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OVERVIEWHighlights
• 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 Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, PucaPucara and Tambomachay • Sacsayhuaman: An immense Inca fortress erected in the fifteenth century on top of a hill above Cusco. Its large stones are a sign of its grandeur that continues to amaze visitors 500 years later • Machu Picchu: The "lost city of the Incas" is the reason why thousands of people arrive in Peru. Get closer to our past through its rooms, temples, bridges and religious sites, built in communion with the landscape that surrounds them Tour Code
711813
Duration
5 day
Departure City
Lima
End City
Cusco
Language
English, Spanish
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Learn about history and local culture with in-depth tours and activities
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Hotel: Lima Hotel(options include comfort, standard, superior, first-class, luxury, etc.) or similar
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Upon arrival at the Lima airport, a transportation service will pick you up to transfer you to your hotel for your check-in. Later, explore Lima's old town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, packed with fascinating historic buildings. The route begins at the traditional Pueblo Libre district, where you visit the Larco Museum, located in a beautifully restored vice regal mansion built on a pre-Columbian pyramid from the seventh century. The museum boasts a complete pre-Hispanic collection of gold and silver objects, as well as pieces of erotic art.
Then visit the Casa Aliaga, a colonial mansion granted by chief conquistador Francisco Pizarro to one of his captains, Jerónimo de Aliaga. This is the only house from that time, still belonging to the same family. Continue with a scenic tour through the colonial downtown. See the Main Square, where you can appreciate the grandiose architecture of the Spanish Empire. Admire Lima's Cathedral, built during the 16 th century. At the end of the tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel.
Hotel: Cusco Hotel(options include comfort, standard, superior, first class, luxury, etc.) or similar
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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, you will be transferred to your hotel for check-in. During the afternoon, stroll through the plazas and beautiful cobblestone streets of the city. In the afternoon, enjoy a guided tour of this charming city, which was the 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 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 imposing 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 PukaPukara ("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.
Hotel: Sacre Valley Hotel(options include comfort, standard, superior, first class, luxury, etc.) or similar
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During the morning, you will be picked up from your hotel in Cusco to visit the town of Chinchero, a traditional Cusco urban center 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 from Ollantaytambo to the Living Museum of Yucay, a center Andean traditions interpretations, where demonstrations of the elaboration of textile work, adobe, pottery and silverware are carried out in the same way in which they used to in antiquity; an original recreation of Inca traditions. 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 cozy atmosphere! Later, climb the iconic fortress, built next to a mountain. At the end of this activity, you are transferred back to your hotel.
Hotel: Cusco Hotel(options include comfort, standard, superior, first class, luxury, etc.) or similar
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A transportation service will pick you up 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, travel observing the Andean landscapes during a journey of one 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.
After completing the tour, you will take the bus to Aguas Calientes, where you will enjoy lunch at your selected restaurant. After lunch, you can explore the charming village and, when you're ready, board the train back. The trip by train will take an hour and a half and it will take you back to Ollantaytambo, where our transportation will accompany you back to your hotel in Cusco.
* Lunch time could vary depending on the entrance to the citadel.
* Due to the citadel's limited capacity we recommend that you confirm your booking as soon as possible to proceed with the tickets purchase. Tickets are subject to availability
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You will be transferred to the Cusco airport to take your departure flight.
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Cancellation Policy
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The entrance to Machu Picchu or any other ticket purchase outside this time range, is not considered within these cancellation fees. Once it is issued, a 100% cost of the ticket will be charged.
For orders of 1-9 people: - Cancellations made 18 days or more before departure (inclusive) will incur a 10% fee of the remaining amount. - Cancellations made within 17 days before departure (inclusive) will incur a 100% fee of the remaining amount. For orders of 10-15 people: - Cancellations made 33 days or more before departure (inclusive) will incur a 10% fee of the remaining amount. - Cancellations made within 32 days before departure (inclusive) will incur a 100% fee of the remaining amount. * These package policies apply for Standard to First Superior categories. * For Deluxe categories, policies will be sent by your reservation specialist. * Inca Trail packages, Machu Picchu Citadel entrance, Machu Picchu Mountain and Huayna Picchu entrance, Amazonian cruises, trains and other special services are subject to cancellation charges indicated by your reservation specialist at the time of confirmation. * The tickets to Machu Picchu will be purchased as soon as we have the passenger's information. Once purchased, in case of cancellation, the 100% cost of the ticket will be charged. * In case of no-shows (defined according to hotel policy), there will be a surcharge of 18% (IGV - General Sales Tax) in addition to the rate. * Groups with over 17 passengers or Incentive Groups may have special cancellation policies depending on the hotels used. * For MICE groups, different policies apply depending on the hotel, and the client must be informed in the quotation. |
Special Notes
• If you have any special dietary requirements, please make sure to note them in advance. Entrance and 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 entrance to Machu Picchu allows a maximum stay of 4 hours in the citadel, if you want to stay the whole time inform your guide at the beginning of the tour. * 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. * We recommend comfortable and light clothing for visiting the coastal areas of Peru and warm clothes for the high Andean area. You are not advised to wear sleeve shirts, shorts, short skirts or short clothing when visiting religious temples or official buildings. Sunscreen, sunglasses, hats and mosquito repellent can be very useful during your stay. Luggages: * If you spend the night in the Sacred Valley, we will take care of transferring the luggage to the hotel in Cusco. On the other hand, if they stay in Cusco, the luggage will remain in the hotel storage. * 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, you may carry only hand luggage (backpack, bag or briefcase) of no more than 5 kg/ 11 lb on the train to/from Machu Picchu. You will find your luggage at the chosen hotel. * Allowed size: 62 linear inches 157 cm (height + length + width) Pricing InfoYour reservation is always subject to confirmation by email, normally within one to two business days. * Single room price refers to the cost of one person occupying a standard hotel room. Reservation Info1.Immediately after submitting your reservation you will receive a Receipt of Reservation via email. 2. Within one to two business days of submitting your reservation you will receive a status update email from us. If you need to book an airline ticket, we recommend that you do so after you receive a confirmation of your tour reservation from us. 3. An E-Ticket will be sent to you via email as soon as details of your reservation are confirmed or your supporting information is received by us. We will provide you with all detailed information about your tour on the E-Ticket. Contact information for local tour provider will be included on E-Ticket for your convenience or re-confirmation purpose if re-confirmation is required. 4. Simply print your E-Ticket and present it with your valid photo ID on the day of your activity to your tour guide. Please remember E-Ticket is your proof of purchase. Terms and Conditions- Your purchase does not guarantee confirmation. Your purchase will initiate a reservation process. We will confirm with you via email within one to two business days. - Prices may vary due to availability. We reserve the right to make price adjustment without prior notice. - Please refer to our Standard Amendment, Cancellation and Refund Policy before you make reservation. - Please refer to Customer Agreement before you make reservation. - Local tour provider reserves the right to make modifications to tour arrangements including order of tour activities, hotel and its location if deemed necessary. |
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