Peru Signature
Machu Picchu
Casa Andina, Cusco
Cusco
DAY 4 Sacred Valley, Peru On today’s Sacred Valley of the Incas tour, you will be presented with plenty of photo opportunities of ancient Incan villages and ruins, whilst learning about the culture and beliefs of the Incan people. This tour is the perfect start to understand the unique way of life, farming techniques, archaeological design of the Inca’s. First stop is the village of Pisac. Wander the colourful market stalls before heading uphill to the famous Pisac ruins, Intihuatana, Q’allaqasa and Kinchiracay ruins. Enjoy a fine buffet lunch in gardens overlooking the Valley before continuing along the River Urubamba, to Ollantaytambo, which is dominated by a giant Inca fortress. (B,L) DAY 5 Machu Picchu, Peru Today will be one of your highlights in South America with a visit to Machu Picchu. A transfer will collect you and transfer you to Ollantaytambo train station and board a scenic train and arrive in one of the world’s most famous ruins, after the morning fog and crowds have cleared. A guide will meet you on arrival and take you directly to the UNESCO World Heritage Site, where you will spend the afternoon marvelling at the stunning display of ancient architecture and incredible surroundings. located 2,430 metres above sea level, your guide will explain the 15th century Inca site before taking you to your hotel for the night in the local village of Aguas Calientes. (B) DAY 6 Machu Picchu to Cusco, Peru Start your journey back to Cusco by board a train back to Ollantaytambo. A transfer will be waiting as you arrive back to Ollantaytambo station to continue onwards to Cusco. Enroute, you will visit the Maras Salt ponds, believed to pre-date the Inca period, theses hallow pools were dug into the mountainside which are filled with salt water from an underground spring from an adjacent mountain. Continue to Moray, which boasts an impressive Inca ruin of giant circular terraces that are believed to have been used for agricultural experimentation. You will then be dropped to your hotel in Cusco, set at an altitude of 3,400 metres in the Peruvian Andes. (B) DAY 7 Cusco, Peru Join our Viva exclusive day tour and explore the city’s fascinating history. This specially designed tour has been perfected to show you the best of this incredible city without the crowds and other tourists. Learn about this city from the Inca times to colonial rule to the present day, winding through narrow cobble-stoned streets and visit the market of Cusco.
Lima to Cusco
9 Days
Flight from Lima
The best of what Peru has to offer has been handpicked and packaged into this perfect 9-day, superior styled itinerary, ensuring that you get the most out of your visit to this incredible country.
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Machu Picchu
Ollantaytambo
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Sacred Valley
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In just nine days, you will see the best that Peru has to offer, starting in Lima and finishing in Cusco. This itinerary is packed with highlights but is paced so that there is plenty of time to explore. You will gain an insight into the fascinating and colourful culture of Peru as you travel through the beautiful Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu, deep into the heart of the Incan empire. The itinerary introduces you to the history of the Incas as you explore Cusco, the beautiful Sacred Valley and the ruins of the Inca Empire at Ollantaytambo and Machu Picchu.
Cusco
DAY 1 Lima, Peru Welcome to Lima, the capital of Peru. Lima is a bustling metropolis and one of South America’s largest cities. Home to a plethora of interesting museums and a foodie’s delight, being the “gastronomical capital of the Americas”. DAY 2 Lima, Peru Embark on a walking food tour in Lima’s Historic Centre. During this food tour, you will have the chance to taste popular on-the-go delicacies that locals devour while learning more about Peru’s history and interesting facts around the local economy and daily life in Peru. (B,D) DAY 3 Sacred Valley, Peru You will be transferred to the airport for your onward flight to Cusco, where you will descend into the Sacred Valley below Cusco. The Sacred Valley of the Incas is a region in Peru’s Andean highlands which, along with the nearby town of Cusco and the ancient city of Machu Picchu, formed the heart of the Inca Empire. The Sacred Valley’s elevation is 2,800 meters above sea level, so it is recommended to take it easy for the afternoon as your body acclimatises to the altitude. (B)
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