Special Peru
Overview
As cradle of one of the most enigmatic civilizations in history and home to 11 UNESCO World Heritage Sites listed, Peru is quite a special destination as you will discover over six fascinating days exploring the country. Visit beautiful colonial cities, impressive archaeological sites and discover some of the most spectacular landscapes on the planet enroute to the magnificent Machu Picchu citadel and mountain.Private Touring
- Flexible Dates
- 24-Hour Local Assistance
- Flexible Itinerary
- Upgrade Accommodation
- Professional Guide Throughout
- Local Guide Service
- Modern Airconditioned Vehicle
Itinerary
Upon your arrival at Jorge Chávez International Airport in Lima, our transportation service with a representative takes you to the selected hotel.
Meal Plan: No Meal
Our guide picks you up from your hotel to begin your Historic Centre of Lima tour. Start by visiting the Aliaga House, a colonial mansion with over 5 centuries of history, considered the oldest house in the Americas. Then, explore the Plaza Mayor, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where you visit the imposing Lima Cathedral. Finally, visit the Larco Museum, located in the traditional district of Pueblo Libre. The museum boasts a comprehensive collection of pre-Hispanic gold and silver objects and a selection of erotic art pieces. Here, immerse yourself in over 5,000 years of ancient Peruvian history. This tour is shared with other passengers.
*Please note that the pickup window for this shared service is 30 minutes from the start time.
Meal Plan: Breakfast
Our transportation service with an English-speaking driver picks you up from your selected hotel and takes you to Jorge Chávez International Airport in Lima.
Domestic flight from Lima to Cusco.
Upon your arrival at Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport in Cusco, our transportation service and a representative are ready to escort you to your selected hotel.
Enjoy a guided tour of the charming and magical city of Cusco, the capital of the Inca empire. Start visiting the Santo Domingo Convent in the Coricancha temple. Then, visit the main temple of the city of Cusco, known as the Cathedral Basilica of the Virgin of the Assumption. Later, tour the Cusco hills of the Sacsayhuaman Fortress, visit the Qenqo archaeological complex, and walk through the Puca Pucara military architectural complex and the ruins of Tambomachay, also known as the Inca spa. Finally, return to the selected hotel. This tour is shared with other passengers.
*Please note that the pickup window for this shared service is 30 minutes from the start time.
The Cusco Tourist Ticket (BTC), included in the itinerary, is a personal and non-transferable document that provides access to 16 important attractions in Cusco and its surroundings, such as Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Puca Pucara, and Tambomachay. It also allows entry to various sites in the Sacred Valley Circuit, including Ollantaytambo, Pisac, Moray, and Chinchero.
Meal Plan: Breakfast
A vehicle picks you up in the morning and takes you to the picturesque town of Chinchero. Explore its impressive agricultural terraces and the 17th-century church, built on an ancient Inca palace. Next, stop at a viewpoint to enjoy the spectacular landscapes of the Sacred Valley. Then, visit the Yucay Living Museum, where you witness the creation of textiles, pottery, and silverwork using ancient Inca techniques. Enjoy a delicious traditional lunch in the Sacred Valley. After lunch, visit the impressive Ollantaytambo Fortress, an important ceremonial center known for its remarkable agricultural terraces extending up the surrounding mountains. At the end of this full-day tour, return to your hotel. This tour is shared with other passengers.
*Please note that due to the shared nature of this service, the pick-up window is 30 minutes from the scheduled start time. The Chinchero market is included in tourist visits planned for Sundays.
Meal Plan: Breakfast and Lunch
Our transportation service picks you up from your hotel in Urubamba (Sacred Valley) and transfers you to the Ollantaytambo train station. This transfer is shared with other passengers.
*Please note that the pickup window is up to 30 minutes as a shared transfer.
You board the Voyager train by Inca Rail at the Ollantaytambo station heading to the Aguas Calientes station (Machu Picchu Pueblo). Upon arrival, you receive assistance. For your return to Ollantaytambo station, you board the 360° train. Each journey lasts approximately one and a half hours, and schedules are subject to availability.
*Voyager Service: Ambient music on board, magic on board: Ollantay (available only on the way to Aguas Calientes).
*360° Service: Live music, USB port to charge mobile devices, magic on board: Ollantay (available only on the way to Aguas Calientes).
Aguas Calientes, located on the slopes of Machu Picchu, features a lively craft market, various restaurants, and lodging options. Just a 25-minute bus ride away is Machu Picchu, an impressive architectural and engineering marvel believed to have been a sanctuary and retreat for the Inca Pachacutec. Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, Machu Picchu translates to "Old Mountain," which enchants visitors with its historical grandeur and natural beauty. After the visit, travelers return by bus to Aguas Calientes to begin the journey back to Cusco. This tour is shared with other passengers.
*Remember to confirm your reservation as soon as possible to proceed with the purchase of tickets in advance due to the limited capacity of the citadel. The specific circuit to visit Machu Picchu and schedule will be selected according to availability at the time of reservation confirmation.
Enjoy a delicious set lunch menu at Café Inkaterra while taking in the breathtaking view of the Vilcanota River. The restaurant is known for its unique blend of Andean cuisine and contemporary trends, resulting in a fusion-style meal with a distinctive flavor.
After your train journey from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo, a transfer will be waiting for you at the train station to take you to the selected hotel in Cusco. This transfer will be shared with other passengers.
*Please note that as it is a shared transfer, the waiting time from the train arrival is up to 30 minutes before departing to Cusco.
Meal Plan: Breakfast and Lunch
Our transportation service and a representative pick you up to take you from your selected hotel to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport in Cusco. Domestic flight from Cusco to Lima.
Meal Plan: Breakfast
Inclusions
-2 nights in Lima
-1 night in Cusco
-1 night in Urubamba
-1 night in Cusco
-Private transfer from Lima Airport to the hotel with a representative
-Shared half-day tour in Lima to Aliaga House, Cathedral, and Larco Museum
-Private transfer from the hotel to Lima Airport with an English-Speaking driver
-Private transfer from Cusco Airport to the hotel with a representative
-Shared half-day tour in Cusco to Coricancha, Cathedral, Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Puca Pucara, and Tambomachay
Cusco Full Tourist Ticket (Full BTC)
-Shared full-day tour to Chinchero, Living Museum of Yucay, and Ollantaytambo from/to Cusco
-Shared transfer from the hotel in Urubamba (Sacred Valley) to Ollantaytambo station
-Voyager (one way) and 360° (return) round-trip train tickets from/to Ollantaytambo station
-Shared tour to Machu Picchu with a site guide
-Lunch menu at Café Inkaterra
-Shared transfer from Ollantaytambo station to the hotel in Cusco
-Private transfer from the hotel to Cusco Airport with a representative
Exclusions
-Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages during meals.
-Meals not mentioned in the itinerary.
-International and domestic air tickets.
-Personal expenses (laundry, telephone calls, travel insurance, etc.)
-Early check in, late check out.
-Tips.
-Travel Insurance.
Notes
Hotels Used Or Similar
Lima
Comfort - Arawi Express / Girasoles / Tambo Dos de mayo
Standard - El Tambo II / El Tambo / Casa Andina Standard San Antonio
Superior - Ikonik Miraflores / Jose Antonio Executive / Arawi Prime
Cusco
Comfort - San Francisco Plaza / Eco Inn / Agusto's Cusco
Standard - Tierra Viva Saphi / Hacienda Plaza Regocijo / Tierra Viva San Blas
Superior - Xima Cusco / Jose Antonio / Terra Andina
Urubamba
Comfort - Mabey Valle Sagrado / Agusto´s Hotel / San Agustin Urubamba
Standard - Villa Urubamba / AVA Spots
Superior - Tierra Viva Valle Sagrado / Casona de Yucay
Trip Highlights:
Ollantaytambo: This ancient Inca town, known as the "Gateway to the Inca Trail," preserves its original layout of cobbled streets and water canals. Its imposing fortress and agricultural terraces stand as a testament to the grandeur of the Inca Empire.
Cusco: The ancient Inca capital is a unique blend of pre-Columbian past with Spanish architecture. Its temples, squares and streets are surrounded by hills that hide amazing places like Qenqo and Tambomachay.
Machu Picchu :The Lost City of the Incas is hidden on top of a mysterious Andean peak. It offers not only views of the mountain range, but also of the Inca’s enigmatic past.
Initial and Final Destination: Lima - Cusco
Destinations: Lima, Cusco
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT MACHU PICCHU
ENTRANCE & GUIDE:
-The first entrance to the citadel requires the mandatory accompaniment of a guide. Please note that the guided tour lasts approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes.
-The route to visit the Machu Picchu citadel and schedules are subject to availability.
-For the purchase of tickets to Machu Picchu it is necessary to send full name, date of birth, nationality, passport number of passengers, which must match the current passport that will be used for the trip. It is important to take into account that the entrance tickets to the citadel are non-refundable from the time of purchase.
LUGGAGES:
-Carry the same document that you presented to the agency, given that train tickets and entrance to Machu Picchu will be issued with this information.
-In all train services to Machu Picchu, the passenger may carry only hand luggage (backpack, bag or briefcase) of no more than 8 kg/ 17.6 lb lb on the train to/from Machu Picchu. You will find your luggage at the chosen hotel.
-Allowed size: 62 linear inches 157cm (height + length + width).
Note:
-If the suggested/listed hotels for this program are not available at the time of confirmation, we will offer new hotel alternatives with revised prices.
-Early arrival on day 1 does not guarantee the availability of hotel rooms. Standard check-in times apply, unless additional nights of accommodations are purchased to ensure immediate access to rooms.
-Our accommodation rates include breakfast. Breakfasts have assigned schedules according to the policies of each hotel establishment, being generally between 06:00 – 10:00; if the passenger has a transfer or withdraw before the assigned time, the passenger will lose this benefit, not being able to be compensated in another hotel. The services of Room Service or of a box breakfast have an additional cost and don’t compensate the breakfast that can’t be served.
-For reservations with train services to Machu Picchu, the seats are assigned according to the availability of the car. Locations can only be arranged after the ticket has been issued.
DISCLAIMER
We are not responsible in case of unexpected events such as strikes, climate change or natural disasters. We acts as an intermediary for the reservation of services, so that it can’t be held responsible for the quality or suitability of services, death, injury, illness, damage, accident, loss, theft, or loss of good, delay or any other irregularity arising directly or indirectly from the provision of services by suppliers.
*Rates not applicable on the following dates in 2025: Inti Raymi Festival (June 22nd to 28th), National Holidays (July 27th to 31st), Christmas, New Year’s, conferences or special events. Please confirm with your Destination Expert.
Dates & Pricing
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