Traditional Luxury Circuit: Lima - Cusco in 5 days



The best way to get to know Peru, with a Suite and Deluxe Adventure Program, of maximum expressions and adventures in the Sacred Valley of the Incas, knows the Fortress and constructions of the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu, which you will undoubtedly know completely from beginning to end of the existence of this Millennial Culture. Your best choice if you want to visit Peru in a week, visiting and enjoying the beauty, comfort and luxury.

This tour includes a night visit to the city of Lima in a comfortable transport that will take you to the Miraflores Park Hotel, one of the most impressive 5-star hotels in Lima, which offers an incredible view of the Pacific Ocean. In Cusco they will have a private city tour also visiting the 4 ruins located around Cusco, and a 2-day visit to Machu Picchu with an overnight stay at the Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge, the only hotel located on the top of the mountain located next to / from Machu Picchu. In the same way, they will travel on the most luxurious train of all, the Hiram Bingham. The Hiram Bingham service cars with their distinctive blue and gold colors are warm and inviting, with elegant interior upholstery.

Program:

DAY

CITY

PROGRAM

01

Lima

Transfer IN airport - hotel
Afternoon City Tour
02:00pm – 06:00pm

02

Lima - Cusco

Transfer OUT hotel - airport
Flight Lima - Cusco
Transfer IN airport – hotel in Cusco
Free afternoon to acclimatize

03

Cusco

Full Day Sacred Valley Tour
08:00am – 07:00pm

04

Cusco

Full Day Machupicchu tour
04:00am – 10:00pm

05

Cusco

Transfer out from hotel to Cusco Airport

Important:

  • The Itinerary can change according to the availability, the climate and the state of health of the hikers.
  • The train schedule may change according to the availability of the train company.

ITINERARY

Day 1: LIMA

Day 1: LIMA
Day 1: LIMA

Airport pickup and transfer to your hotel.

Lima Colonial City Tour (Afternoon)
The tour begins with the gathering of our passengers from their hotels in Lima, and then we stop at the Intihuatana Park, located on the Malecon of Miraflores, where we will observe the Pacific Ocean. We start our tour by modern residential districts of Miraflores and San Isidro. We observe outside the Huaca Pucllana, ceremonial pre-Inca temple pyramid shaped that has survived the urban sprawl of Lima.

We will continue our journey to the park El Olivar and the Financial Center then we drive to the Historic Center of Lima, declared by UNESCO in 1991 Cultural Heritage of Humanity, where the center of the Spanish colony was established in the sixteenth century and erected the first buildings. Know the Plaza San Martin, balconies and old houses, the Plaza Mayor and its most important buildings like the Government Palace, the Cathedral of Lima, the Archbishop's Palace and Municipal, Desamparados Station, among others

We enter one of the most important monasteries of the seventeenth century. Where the relics of the three Peruvian saintsSanta Rosa de Lima, San Martin de Porres y San Juan Macías” are preserved. Then return to Miraflores and ending our tour will have the option to stay in the Indian market in Larcomar and return to your hotel.

Overnight in Lima


Day 2: LIMA - CUSCO (FREE)

Day 2: LIMA - CUSCO (FREE)
Day 2: LIMA - CUSCO (FREE)

Breakfast at hotel

At the scheduled time private transfer to Lima airport.

Flight Lima - Cusco (not include)

Reception at Cusco airport and private transfer to your hotel.

Free afternoon to acclimatize to the altitude or activities on their own.


Day 3: SACRED VALLEY

Day 3: SACRED VALLEY
Day 3: SACRED VALLEY

Breakfast at the hotel.

8:00 am Pick up from your hotel to start our tour of the Sacred Valley of the Incas. We will be leaving the city to go through the Sacsayhuaman archaeological park and arrive at the Taray viewpoint. From you have a wide viewpoint from where you can see the beautiful Inca terraces and the current cultivation land, which surrounds the sacred river of the incas "Willcamayuc". Later we visit the archaeological park of Pisaq, we will also visit the indigenous market of Pisaq, the quality is very colorful as the local inhabitants come to sell or acquire local products that the population needs.

The Pisaq indigenous market is the best place to shop for handicrafts and souvenirs, lunch on this tour is included in the Urubamba village.

After a continuous free time we will continue our journey towards Ollantaytambo, known as the last living Inca city. Ollantaytambo reminds us of a critical story of Love, a drama that makes love prevail over all obstacles, believes that this city was built by General Inca Ollantay in a moment of rebellion against the Inca's royal army to obstruct his union with the princess Cusi Qoyllor "beautiful star". We continue with our guided tour and arrive at Chinchero, where it is colonial and Inca temple reflects the current syncretism of these 02 great cultures, Chinchero is also known for its great weavers, who perform beautiful works with Inca techniques.

We continue our trip and return to Cusco, through abundant farmland Arrival in Cusco at 19:00 pm, approximately time when you will be at the door of your hotel or place that you indicate.

Overnight in Cusco


Day 4: MACHU PICCHU

Day 4: MACHU PICCHU
Day 4: MACHU PICCHU

4:00 am. Pick up from the hotel and transfer by car to the Ollantaytambo train station to board a tourist train heading to the town of Machupicchu with a trip of about 1 hour and 40 min. On the trip, we will see the flora and fauna of the low jungle of Cusco. The tourist train has very large windows to see everything in our path with the fantastic views of the edge of the sacred river Vilcanota.

Once we arrive at the town of Machupicchu we will be assisted by the staff who will take us to the bus station to go up to the Sanctuary of Machupicchu. We will board the tourist bus for approximately 30 minutes; we appreciate the abundant forest of this national reserve.

After a while, the start of our guided tour

This 02 hour guided tour will be through the main palaces and attractions of the Inca city and its attractions.

After that, you will have free time to enjoy this world wonder at your own discretion and pace.

We recommend visiting the Casa de las Escogidas, the Intiwatana (sundial, which marks the seasons of the year), Kallancas (sheds for warriors), baths and aqueducts, as well as its large areas with terraces. Also visit the Puerta del Sol and the Inca Bridge or whatever you see convenient to do at that time.

Even if you were unable to visit the town's Hot Springs the night before, this day you will have plenty of time to enjoy it.

At the indicated time, we will be approaching the railway station, to board the train and start our return trip to Ollantaytambo and immediately a tourist bus to Cusco.
The train that I recommend leaves generally at 06:20 pm

10:00 pm arrival in Cusco and transfer to the hotel.

Overnight in Cusco


Day 5: CUSCO OUT

Breakfast at hotel

At fixed time, private transfer to Cusco airport.


End of our Services

INCLUDES

LIMA

  • Transfer IN and OUT airport – hotel – airport Private Service
  • 01 night hotel in Lima with breakfast
  • Afternoon Colonial City Tour in Lima Private Service

CUSCO

  • Transfer IN and OUT airport – hotel – airport Private Service
  • 03 nights hotel in Cusco with breakfast
  • Full Day Sacred Valley Tour with buffet lunch included Private Service
  • Transfer hotel to the train station and back to the hotel
  • Touristic train OllantaytamboMachupicchu Town - Ollantaytambo
  • Consetur bus up and down Machupicchu Town – Machupicchu Sactuary – Machupicchu Town
  • Entrance fee to Machupicchu
  • Guided tour in Machupicchu Private Service

WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED

  • International or national flights
  • Not mentioned meals

OPTIONAL AND ADDITIONAL ITEMS:
There are several optional upgrades you can include in this trip. Below is a quick list of it, but check our overview section for more details.

  • Upgrade to the Vistadome “Panoramic” view train.
  • Huayna Picchu Sacred Mountain – $35.00 USD per person (Please request when you book your Trek)
  • Machu Picchu Sacred Mountain – $35.00 USD per person (Please request when you book your Trek)
  • Buffet Lunch Celebration in Sanctuary Lodge on the last day in Machupicchu. $40.00 USD per person (all fresh drinks are included)

YOU NEED

  • Original passport
  • Rain jacket or poncho
  • Sweater, globes and hat
  • T – shirts and shirt
  • Comfortable pants
  • Sun hat
  • Sun glasses
  • Sun block
  • Water
  • Insect repellent
  • Personal medicines
  • Camera
  • Lighters
  • Short pants
  • Walking poles
  • Money in cash

RESERVATIONS

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