Trip Details at-a-Glance
| Cost From: | $2150 |
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| Length: | 6 days |
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| Activity: | Walking, Archaeology, Cultural Adventures |
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Our Trips using the
Day 1
Lima / Cusco
Arrive Lima and transfer to a flight to Cusco (11,200'). Enjoy an afternoon city tour to explore this ancient capital of the Inca Empire. Overnight in Cusco.
Day 2
Urubamba Valley / Ollantaytambo
Private morning tour of spectacular Inca ruins on the hills overlooking Cusco. Afterwards, drive through the Urubamba Valley to Ollantaytambo, a living Inca village, virtually unchanged from ancient times. Overnight in Ollantaytambo.
Day 3
Machu Picchu
Board the morning train with your guide for a short ride through the Urubamba Valley to Machu Picchu. At the Machu Picchu station, head up to the ruins by bus and explore the sanctuary on an afternoon tour, visiting the reconstructed ruins of staircases, altars, temples, and fountains and enjoying the incredible setting. Overnight at Machu Picchu.
Day 4
Machu Picchu / Cusco
Explore the wonders of Machu Picchu on your own. In the afternoon, transfer to your train bound for Cusco. Overnight in Cusco.
Day 5
Cusco
Free day for independent exploration of Cusco. One can spend a delightful day here just exploring on foot to see the blend of Inca and colonial architecture. Overnight in Cusco.
Day 6
Lima / Depart
Early morning flight to Lima, connecting to a flight to Quito to begin your Galápagos trip.
Extension Costs
First Class Accommodations
$2150 per person, double occupancy
Deluxe Accommodations
$2700 per person, double occupancy
Internal Airfare: $350 Lima/Cusco round-trip airfare, subject to change, Lima/Quito airfare booked on own
Casa Andina Private Collection—Cusco (First Class Option)
Day 1 (1 night),
Days 4 to 5 (2 nights),
Cusco, Peru
Just three blocks from the Plaza de Armas in the heart of old Cusco, this charming hotel is a renovated colonial manor house. It features a ...
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Hotel Monasterio (Deluxe Option)
Day 1 (1 night),
Days 4 to 5 (2 nights),
Cusco, Peru
A 16th century monastery that is now an elegant hotel, the Monasterio is an Orient Express property and a member of the Leading Hotels of the World. ...
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Hotel Pakaritampu (First Class Option)
Day 2 (1 night), Ollantaytambo, Peru
A cozy hotel with a countryside feeling, the Pakaritampu is just a few blocks from the main plaza in the traditional village of Ollantaytambo. The ...
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Casa Andina Private Collection—Yanahuara (Deluxe Option)
Day 2 (1 night), Yanhuara, Peru
With panoramic mountain views from each room, this resort-type hotel is a quiet retreat a few miles west of Urubamba in the Sacred Valley. The ...
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Sumaq Machu Picchu Hotel (First Class Option)
Day 3 (1 night), Aguas Calientes, Machu Picchu, Peru
A luxurious hotel and haven of tranquility with top-notch service and gourmet cuisine, the Sumaq Machu Picchu has beautifully appointed ...
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Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge (Deluxe Option)
Day 3 (1 night), Machu Picchu Ruins, Peru
You can’t get closer to the Machu Picchu ruins than this! With only 31 rooms, this Orient Express property is famously set right at the gate ...
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Note: Listed above are our signature accommodations for this trip. Although it is highly unlikely, we may make substitutions when necessary.