Cusco, Urubamba & Machu Picchu

Introduction

One of the biggest drawing points to the city of Lima is the fact that it is home to some of Perú's best museums, notably the Museo de Oro del Perú. Other highlights include colonial architecture at Iglesia de San Francisco, pre-Inca pyramids at Pachacamac, and catacombs in Central Lima.

As well as being a gateway to nearby attractions like Machu Picchu and the Inca Trail, Cusco offers travelers a host of culturally rich museums, cathedrals, and markets that make this city an excellent addition to any itinerary.

This tour explores the Koricancha Temple (Temple of the Sun) and the ruins including the fortress of Sacsayhuaman, the Inca bath of Tambomachay, the labyrinth of Puca Pucara and the amphitheatre of Kenko. Additionally, this tour will take you through Aguas Calientes and the Lost City, giving you the chance to explore Machu Picchu. Finally, we will take you to the Sacred Valley of the Incas and end with a visit to Ollantaytambo.

Itinerary

Day 1	LIMA
	Meet on arrival at the airport and transfer to selected hotel
	Check-in: 14:00hrs Overnight
Day 2	LIMA
	Breakfast A 3-hour morning sightseeing tour of Colonial and Modern Lima passing by outstanding monuments such as the Government Palace, the City Hall and the Cathedral (closed on Sundays) at the Plaza Mayor. Visit the 17th century San Francisco Convent. Before returning to the hotel, short tour of the modern districts of San Isidro and Miraflores where there is a magnificent view of the Pacific Ocean.
	Afternoon at leisure Overnight
Day 3	LIMA - CUSCO
	Breakfast Transfer to the airport for flight to Cusco. Upon arrival, meet and transfer to selected hotel.
	Afternoon tour of the city including the best of Cusco: The Koricancha Temple (Temple of the Sun) and the Cathedral with its magnificent chapels and baroque altars and paintings from the Cusquenian School. The tour also includes the surrounding ruins: The fortress of Sacsayhuaman, the Inca bath of Tambomachay The labyrinth of Puca Pucara and the amphitheatre of Kenko (Private services). Overnight
Day 4	CUSCO - URUBAMBA - CUSCO
	Breakfast Full day excursion to the Sacred Valley of the Incas (Pirvate services) Visit Maras, the principal salt production center since Inca times, extraordinary spectacle of the terraced white salt mines. At a short distance, towards the west are the circular terraces of Moray built by the Incas in order to create different micro-climates for agricultural purposes. Buffet lunch included in a local restaurant
	Continue to the north to visit Ollantaytambo, a fortress built during the Inca Empire, excellent sample of military architecture. Then, Visit the village of Pisac and attend the local agricultural open-market where artisans from all over the area congregate to sell their crafts. Return to Cusco.  Overnight
Day 5	CUSCO / MACHU PICCHU / CUSCO
	Breakfast 06:00 Early transfer to Poroy the train station. 06:53 Departure by Vistadome train ride across the Andes to Aguas Calientes (2400 m / 7500 ft) at the foot of the mountains. 09:52 Arrival and short transportation to the entrance of the ruins where the guided tour of the Lost City will start. Buffet lunch at Machu Picchu Sanctuary lodge restaurant.
	15:20 Take the Vistadome train back to Poroy train station. 18:50 Arrival and transfer to your hotel Overnight
Day 6	CUSCO / LIMA / OUT
	Breakfast Transfer to the airport for flight back to Lima. Arrival and connection on your own with international flight

 

Description	Single	Twin	Triple
Deluxe Hotel - Monasterio	$4,295	$2,425	$2,235
Deluxe Hotel - Casona Inkaterra	$3,685	$2,113	$1,935
First Class Hotel	$2,785	$1,725	$1,545
Superior Hotel	$2,425	$1,475	$1,285
Standard	$2,085	$1,313	$1,135
More than 4 people	Please ask your trip advisor.

* All prices are per person in US dollars.

Additional Information:

• Triple room at Miraflores Park Plaza is only possible in 1 Junior Suite with city view + roll-away for a child of a maximum of 11 years old and 11 months.
• Triple room at Monasterio is only possible in 01 Twin deluxe room + extra bed (The hotel has only 3 Twin deluxe rooms in where we can add an extra bed and it's subject to confirmation).
• Triple room at Sanctuary Lodge is only possible in 01 Suite room + extra bed or the hotel have only 01 twin room with mountain view in which can be added an extra bed.

Rates include: Accommodation and meals as detailed Transfers and sightseeing with local English speaking guides Entrance fees

Not included: Air transportation. For a round trip domestic tickets (for example LIM/CUS/LIM) the cost is $320. For a one way domestic ticket (for example JUL/LIM) the cost is $160.00. Rates subject to change without previous advise. Airport departure taxes: $7.40 in Lima for domestic flights, USD$4.28 for Cusco, and approximately $31 for international departure tax in Lima Meals and services not specified in program Personal expenses Tips

Deluxe hotels:
Lima	Miraflores Park Plaza 5* (ocean view room)
Cusco	Monasterio 5* (deluxe room)
Machu Picchu	Sanctuary Lodge 3* (king with Mountain View) Rate includes full board (B/L/D)

First Class hotels:
Lima	Swissotel
Cusco	Libertador Cusco 5* (Standard room)
Machu Picchu	Machu Picchu Pueblo hotel 3* (superior room). Rate includes half board (Breakfast and dinner)

Superior hotels:
Lima	Sol de Oro Apart hotel 5* (junior suite)
Cusco	Novotel
Machu Picchu	Sumaq hotel 4* (superior room) Rate includes half board (Breakfast and dinner)