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Essential south
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Essential south

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Created: Thursday, September 19, 2024
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US$1,089
Based on 2 adults
Created: Thursday, September 19, 2024
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Day 1: Lima

Lima
A transportation service will pick you up from the airport at the scheduled time to transfer you to your hotel in Lima. The Peruvian capital is a modern metropolis full of history, currently undergoing an exciting process of cultural and economic changes. Overnight at the hotel in Lima.


Day 2: Lima

Lima
Start with the Larco Museum, located in the traditional Pueblo Libre district, which is housed in a beautifully restored viceregal mansion built on a pre-Columbian pyramid. The museum boasts the world’s most complete pre-Hispanic collection of gold and silver objects, as well as pieces of erotic art. Then visit Casa Aliaga, a colonial mansion granted in 1535 by chief conquistador Francisco Pizarro to Jeronimo de Aliaga, one of his captains. This is the only house from that time that to this day has always been owned by the same family. Continue to a scenic tour in the colonial downtown, which originates and spreads out from the Main Square. Here you can appreciate the grandiose architecture of the Spanish Empire and be amazed by Lima´s Cathedral. Erected in the 16th century, this building took more than 80 years to complete. After the tour, you’ll be transferred back to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel in Lima. Breaksfast included.


Day 3: Cusco

Lima - Cusco
You will be transferred to the airport to take the flight to Cusco (it is suggested to book a flight arriving before 11hrs).
At arrival in the city you will be taken to your hotel. In the afternoon, enjoy a guided tour of the former capital of the Inca Empire. The tour starts with a visit to Santo Domingo Convent, a large Renaissance-baroque complex, which was built over the Inca Coricancha temple. It was one of the most important temples dedicated to worshiping of the sun, and its foundations are still prominent at the base of the convent. Ancient chronicles say the temple was covered in gold leaf and filled with golden representations of nature. Then, visit the Cathedral, the most imposing monument of the Main Square. Head to the hills above Cusco to visit the remains of the fortress of Sacsayhuaman, whose impressive ramparts offer a stunning panoramic view of Cusco, and the ruins of the temple and amphitheater of Qenqo, where it is believed the Incas practiced agricultural rituals. Admire Qenqo and then finally visit Puka Pukara (‘Red fortress’ in Quechua) an Inca military complex located on a prominent hill. Its dwellings, squares, bathrooms, aqueducts, walls, and towers can still be appreciated. Afterwards, return to your hotel. Overnight at the hotel in Cusco. Breaksfast included.


Day 4: Sacred Valley

Cusco - Sacred Valley
During the morning, you are picked up from your hotel to visit the town of Chinchero, a traditional Cusco urban centre located at an elevated point with a beautiful view of the valley. The inhabitants of this area preserve the artisan traditions and the inherited knowledge of the Incas and display them in their clothes and customs. In Chinchero there are also archaeological remains and a beautiful seventeenth-century church, one of the first Catholic buildings in Peru. Then, you are transferred to the Living Museum of Yucay, an Andean traditions interpretation centre with demonstrations of the production of textile work, adobe, pottery and silverware, following the techniques used by the ancestors. In addition, residents of the museum include llamas, sheep and alpacas, and they can be fed! Upon arriving in Ollantaytambo, inhabited uninterruptedly since Inca times, have a superior Andean gastronomy experience in a restaurant and feel the true spirit of the Sacred Valley, transmitted in a cosy atmosphere! Later, climb the iconic fortress, built next to a mountain. At the end of this activity, you are transferred back to your hotel. Overnight at the hotel in Sacred Valley. Breaksfast and lunch included.
- On Sundays, also visit the local market


Day 5: Machu Picchu

Sacred Valley - Machu Picchu
A transportation service will pick you up from your hotel and transfer you to the Ollantaytambo Station to board the train to Aguas Calientes, the nearest town to Machu Picchu. Take the train to Aguas Calientes, observing the Andean landscapes during a journey of an hour and a half. Our guide will be waiting for you and will accompany you until the departure point of the bus. Afterwards, take a bus for the 25-minute journey up to Machu Picchu, known as the "Lost city of the Incas". It is believed that this archaeological site was built in 1450 by the Inca Pachacutec as his holiday home. However, a century later, the city was abandoned after the Spanish conquest, escaping the destruction that azotó other Incas settlements. Along with the guided tour, you will have the opportunity to learn about the origins of this impressive city and explore its most outstanding monuments. Overnight at the hotel in Aguas Calientes. Breaksfast and lunch included.
After completing the tour, you will take the bus to Aguas Calientes, where you will enjoy lunch at your selected restaurant
Note: Lunch time could vary depending on the entrance to the citadel.


Day 6: Cusco

Aguas Calientes - Cusco
Today, you can optionally return to Machu Picchu. You may discover the views from Huayna Picchu, which is about 360 metres above Machu Picchu with an underground temple complex; and from Inti Punku, which offers even better views from about 390 metres above the citadel. In the afternoon, transfer to the Aguas Calientes station and take the train back to Ollantaytambo station. From here you will be transferred to your hotel in Cusco. Overnight at the hotel in Cusco. Breaksfast included.
Note: The citadel entrances are subject to availability.


Day 7: Puno

Cusco - Puno
To begin our trip from Cusco to Puno, board the touristic bus that will take you through the wonderful Andes sceneries. First, stop in Andahuaylillas, a town located 40 kilometres from Cusco that has as its main attraction the Church of Andahuaylillas, nicknamed the ‘Sistine Chapel of America’, due to the impressive art found in it. After this, continue the route to Racchi, where the Wiracocha Temple is located, a surprising 30-meters wide by 20-meters high construction of rectangular shape. Have a tasty lunch in Sicuani, followed by a brief stop in La Raya, the highest point between Puno and Cusco, over 4,313 metres above sea level. Then, arrive at the town of Pucara, where the Pucara Lithic Museum is located. Developed between the years 100 and 300 AC, this town was the first proper urban settlement of the lacustrine highlands. Finally, arrive in the city of Puno. Overnight at the hotel in Puno. Breaksfast and lunch included.


Day 8: Puno

Puno
After breakfast at the hotel, travel to the port of Puno where a boat will be waiting to take you to the beautiful Uros Islands. The Uros are an indigenous people of Peru that live on a series of human-made islands, created entirely from the buoyant totora reeds that grow abundantly in the shallows of the lake. The islands are composed of layers of woven totora, which are regularly replenished from the top as they rot from the bottom. The Uros people also use reeds to construct their homes, so cooking is done outdoors to avoid possible fires! After visiting this fascinating island, sail to Taquile, a small slice of heaven that once belonged to the Inca Empire. Look around and notice traces of its Incan past in the ruins that still exist around the island. After a brief introduction, the local community will give you an insight into their customs and traditions with a cultural demonstration. Lunch is enjoyed on the island before the return trip to Puno. Overnight at the hotel in Puno. Breaksfast and lunch included.


Day 9:

Puno
After breakfast at the hotel, a transportation service will take you to Puno’s airport for your departure from the city. Breaksfast included.

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Included

Category Standard

- Two nights of accommodation in Lima, two nights of accommodation in Cusco, one night of accommodation in the Sacred Valley, one night of accommodation in Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu town) and two nights of accommodation in Puno
- Daily breakfast in the hotel from day 2
- Lunch on day 4 in Sacred Valley, on day 5 in Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu town), on day 7 in Cusco, and on day 8 in Puno.
- First private transfer from the airport to the hotel with a representative in Lima.
- Private transfer from the hotel to the airport with a driver in Lima.
- Private transfers from/to the airport with a representative in Cusco.
- Private transfer from the hotel to the airport with representative in Puno.
- Shared transfers from and to the train and bus stations.
- Train to Machu Picchu regular service (Voyager or Expedition).
- All the visits mentioned in the above itinerary: Casa Aliaga, Cathedral and Larco Museum in Lima; Coricancha Temple, Cathedral, Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Puka Pukara and Tambomachay in Cusco; Chinchero, Living Museum of Yucay and Ollantaytambo in the Sacred Valley; Machu Picchu on day 5; Andahuaylillas, Racchi and Pukara Museum on route Cusco-Puno; and Uros and Taquile islands in Puno. Cusco Tourist Ticket (BTC ticket) included.
- Shared services operated with a guide in Spanish, English, and Portuguese
- Shared transfers from and to the train and bus stations

Category First Class

- Two nights of accommodation in Lima, two nights of accommodation in Cusco, one night of accommodation in the Sacred Valley, one night of accommodation in Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu town) and two nights of accommodation in Puno
- Daily breakfast in the hotel from day 2
- Lunch on day 4 in Sacred Valley, on day 5 in Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu town), on day 7 in Cusco, and on day 8 in Puno.
- First private transfer from the airport to the hotel with a representative in Lima.
- Private transfer from the hotel to the airport with a driver in Lima.
- Private transfers from/to the airport with a representative in Cusco.
- Private transfer from the hotel to the airport with representative in Puno.
- Shared transfers from and to the train and bus stations.
- Train to Machu Picchu regular service (Voyager or Expedition).
- All the visits mentioned in the above itinerary: Casa Aliaga, Cathedral and Larco Museum in Lima; Coricancha Temple, Cathedral, Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Puka Pukara and Tambomachay in Cusco; Chinchero, Living Museum of Yucay and Ollantaytambo in the Sacred Valley; Machu Picchu on day 5; Andahuaylillas, Racchi and Pukara Museum on route Cusco-Puno; and Uros and Taquile islands in Puno. Cusco Tourist Ticket (BTC ticket) included.
- Shared services operated with a guide in Spanish, English, and Portuguese
- Shared transfers from and to the train and bus stations

Category Luxury

- Two nights of accommodation in Lima, two nights of accommodation in Cusco, one night of accommodation in the Sacred Valley, one night of accommodation in Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu town) and two nights of accommodation in Puno
- Daily breakfast in the hotel from day 2
- Lunch on day 4 in Sacred Valley, on day 5 in Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu town), on day 7 in Cusco, and on day 8 in Puno.
- First private transfer from the airport to the hotel with a representative in Lima.
- Private transfer from the hotel to the airport with a driver in Lima.
- Private transfers from/to the airport with a representative in Cusco.
- Private transfer from the hotel to the airport with representative in Puno.
- Shared transfers from and to the train and bus stations.
- Train to Machu Picchu regular service (Voyager or Expedition).
- All the visits mentioned in the above itinerary: Casa Aliaga, Cathedral and Larco Museum in Lima; Coricancha Temple, Cathedral, Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Puka Pukara and Tambomachay in Cusco; Chinchero, Living Museum of Yucay and Ollantaytambo in the Sacred Valley; Machu Picchu on day 5; Andahuaylillas, Racchi and Pukara Museum on route Cusco-Puno; and Uros and Taquile islands in Puno. Cusco Tourist Ticket (BTC ticket) included.
- Shared services operated with a guide in Spanish, English, and Portuguese
- Shared transfers from and to the train and bus stations
- For the luxury category, the superior train service (Vistadome or 360)

Excluded

Category Standard

- Expenses of a personal nature
- Beverages and meals not stated in the program
- Tips for driver and guide
- Additional optional visits
- Mandatory supplementary for special dates like Easter Holidays, Inti Raymi, National Holidays, Christmas and New Year´s mentioned separately
- International flights to Peru
- Domestic flights (we advise booking the first flights in the morning)

Category First Class

- Expenses of a personal nature
- Beverages and meals not stated in the program
- Tips for driver and guide
- Additional optional visits
- Mandatory supplementary for special dates like Easter Holidays, Inti Raymi, National Holidays, Christmas and New Year´s mentioned separately
- International flights to Peru
- Domestic flights (we advise booking the first flights in the morning)

Category Luxury

- Expenses of a personal nature
- Beverages and meals not stated in the program
- Tips for driver and guide
- Additional optional visits
- Mandatory supplementary for special dates like Easter Holidays, Inti Raymi, National Holidays, Christmas and New Year´s mentioned separately
- International flights to Peru
- Domestic flights (we advise booking the first flights in the morning)

Accommodation

Category Standard

- El Tambo (II o I) / Tierra Viva Miraflores / Britania Miraflores
- Tierra Viva Cusco / La Hacienda / Maytaq Wasi
- AVA Spots, Villa Urubamba
- Casa Andina Standard Machu Picchu
- Intiqa Hotel/ La Hacienda Plaza Armas/ Tierra Viva Puno Plaza

Category First Class

- Jose Antonio Deluxe/ Innside Lima Miraflores/ Hilton Garden Inn/ Aloft Lima Miraflores
- Costa del sol Ramada/ Hilton Garden Inn/ Sonesta Cusco/ Plaza de Armas hotel/ Novotel Cusco
- Tierra Viva Sacred Valley/ Posada del Inca Yucay
- Tierra Viva Machu Picchu/ El Mapi by Inkaterra
- Sonesta Posada del Inka/ Casa Andina Premium Puno

Category Luxury

- Pullman Miraflores/ Iberostar Selection Miraflores/ Casa Andina Premium Miraflores
- Palacio del Inka/ Aranwa Cusco Boutique Hotel
- Inkaterra Hacienda Urubamba
- GHL Lago Titicaca

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