Overview:
Discover the magic of Peru with our carefully crafted 7-Day Highlights Tour of Lima, Cusco, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu & Rainbow Mountain. Perfect for adventure seekers and culture lovers alike, this tour lets you explore the vibrant city of Lima, the historic streets of Cusco, and the breathtaking landscapes of the Sacred Valley, including Pisac and Ollantaytambo. Marvel at the legendary Machu Picchu, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, and experience the awe-inspiring Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca) with its spectacular natural colors.
Travel & Accommodation
7 days, 6 nights, 5 sites
Meals
6 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches included
Activity Level
Moderate to Challenging
Departures
Every day
Day 1: Arrive at Lima airport, after claiming your baggage please walk to international arrivals area and meet our Machupicchu America Travel representative who will be holding a sign with your name on it and then board our comfortable transport and drop off you to your hotel located in Miraflores. After check-in at the hotel the balance of the day will be at leisure.
Overnight: Lima
Day 2: After breakfast at your hotel, our Machu Picchu Latin America guide will pick you up from your hotel lobby at either 9:00 a.m. or 2:00 p.m. (you may choose the morning or afternoon tour). We will begin our tour by visiting the modern suburbs of San Isidro and Miraflores, where we will see the Financial Center, the San Isidro Golf Course, and the Olive Grove Park. We will also pass by Huaca Pucllana, a pre-Inca pyramid-shaped temple. Next, we will stop at Parque del Amor (Love Park) to enjoy a beautiful view of the Pacific Ocean as we drive along the Miraflores malecon. We will then visit downtown Lima’s historical center, a UNESCO Cultural Heritage of Humanity site, exploring what was once the center of the 16th-century Spanish colony. We will see the Plaza Mayor, the Presidential Palace, the Cathedral, and other landmarks. Our tour will include a visit to the San Francisco Monastery and its famous underground crypts, known as the Catacombs. At the end of the tour, you will have the option to either shop at the Indian Market, explore Larcomar Mall, or return to your hotel.
Overnight: Lima
Day 3: After breakfast at your hotel, our representative will pick you up from the hotel lobby according to your flight schedule and transfer you to Lima Airport to board your flight to Cusco. Upon arrival at Cusco Airport, our representative will meet you and transfer you to your hotel in a private vehicle. During the short ride, we will provide a brief overview of your upcoming activities. After check-in at the hotel, the rest of the day is at your leisure to relax and enjoy Cusco.
Overnight: Cusco
Day 4: After breakfast at your Cusco hotel, our local expert guide will pick you up by 7:00am, to begin an amazing journey to the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Our first stop will be at the Andean Camelids rescue center, where we can see Alpacas, Llamas and Vicuñas. Then we will stop at Taray viewpoint to take the best Sacred Valley photos. We will continue our journey to Pisac Inca site where we will enjoy stunning views and learn about the Incan agricultural methods. Then we will stop in Pisac to visit its famous market. After these sights, we will drive you to Urubamba town and enjoy a delicious buffet lunch. After lunch, we will continue our journey to Ollantaytambo and visit its amazing Inca city. Finally, we will board the train at Ollantaytambo train station to Aguas Calientes, enjoying the fascinating scenery along the sacred Vilcanota River. On our arrival, you will be welcomed by our representative who will walk you to the hotel. After check-in, the balance of the day is all yours at leisure.
Overnight: Aguas Calientes (Machupicchu pueblo)
Day 5: After early breakfast, our expert guide will pick you up and walk you to the bus station to board the bus to Machu Picchu. The bus ride takes 30 minutes. Time to begin a unique experience and explore the amazing Machupicchu one of the New Seven Wonders of the world accompanied with a professional and expert guide who will share all his knowledge about the history, traditions and more that surrounds this mysterious and enigmatic Inca citadel. After the visit, board the bus back to Aguas Calientes for lunch and free time, then board the train back to Ollantaytambo train station where our representative will transfer you back to your Cusco hotel.
Overnight: Cusco
Day 6: Today, very early in the morning (4:30am) our local expert guide will pick you up to start your adventure hike to Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain. We will drive for about 1.5 hours and stop for breakfast at a local restaurant at Cusipata village. After breakfast, we will continue our journey for another 1 hour, observing the beautiful Andean landscape. Once we reach Fulawasipata (beginning of our hike), we will prepare and get ready to hike for about 1.5 hour to the highest point to have the best and stunning Rainbow Mountain views and take the most classic photo postcard views. After enjoying the views, we will start walking down for about 1 hour to the parking area and drive back to Cusipata village for Lunch. Finally, we will drive you back to Cusco arriving by 16:30pm.
Overnight: Cusco
Day 7: After breakfast at your hotel, according to your flight times we will pick you up from the hotel lobby and drop off you to Cusco airport and take your flight to your next destination.
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