DAY 01: ARRIVAL IN LIMA
How exciting it is to arrive in Lima! Our team will meet you at Jorge Chavez Airport and take you to your hotel. Accommodation in Lima.
DAY 02: LIMA - CUSCO: CITY TOUR + ARCHAEOLOGICAL PARK
Breakfast at the hotel.
Transfer to the airport to the magical city of Cusco. Upon arrival, our team will greet you with a warm welcome and take you to your chosen hotel.
At 12:30 to 13:00 hrs, the city tour begins, starting with a historical visit to the Plaza Mayor, where colonial and Incan constructions intertwine. Then, we marvel at the majestic Cusco Cathedral, a treasure of Renaissance and colonial style. Next, we will be at the Qoricancha Temple, the jewel of Incan architecture, now the Convent of Santo Domingo. Finally, we explore the four nearby archaeological sites: Sacsayhuaman, with its imposing walls; Qenqo, a mysterious stone labyrinth; Puca Pucara, a red fortress; and Tambomachay, known for its ceremonial fountains.
We return to the city, full of wonder and admiration.
Accommodation in Cusco.
DAY 03: SACRED VALLEY OF THE INCAS
Breakfast at the hotel. Between 07:30 and 08:00, we will be picked up from the hotel to begin our exciting adventure. First, we head to the impressive archaeological complex of Pisaq, where history comes to life before our eyes. Then, we explore the famous Typical Artisan Market, a vibrant and colorful place, known for its beautiful crafts that are a hit on social media.
We follow the banks of the Vilcanota River, enjoying spectacular landscapes, until we reach Urubamba. Here, we delighted ourselves with an exquisite lunch in a charming setting, surrounded by the majesty of the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Afterwards, we visited Ollantaytambo, one of the last living Inca villages. Its streets, which preserve the original layout of the Inca era, transport us back in time as we tour its wonderful archaeological complex.
To finish, we visited Chincheros, a small Inca and colonial town that keeps alive the tradition of Inca weaving. Here, culture and history intertwine in every corner.
We returned to Cusco, full of new experiences and unforgettable memories.
Accommodation in Cusco.
DAY 04: FULL DAY MACHU PICCHU
Breakfast at the hotel or box breakfast.
The day has come to discover one of the 7 Wonders of the Modern World. We started very early to go to the train station of Wanchaq, Poroy or Ollantaytambo, depending on the season. We board the train to Machu Picchu town or Aguas Calientes.
Our team will assist us to board the bus that will take us to the entrance of the sanctuary, along a road with impressive curves, giving us a spectacular view of the Urubamba River that forms the famous canyon. The Lost City of the Incas, Machu Picchu, will welcome us with its incredible terraces, staircases, ceremonial enclosures and urban areas. Energy emanates from the entire place. After a guided tour, we will return to the town to enjoy a delicious lunch in one of the restaurants in the area. Finally, we will return to the city of Cusco, full of unforgettable memories.
Accommodation in Cusco.
DAY 05: DEPARTURE FROM CUSCO
Breakfast at the hotel, enjoying the last moments in the City of the Incas.
At the coordinated time, our team will transfer you to the Velasco Astete airport in Cusco, to take your flight back to your country. Thank you for visiting Cusco!
SUGGESTED HOTELS WITH EXPEDITION OR EXECUTIVE TRAIN
IN LIMA:
[L] IBIS BUDGET, TAMBO I & II, ARAWI EXPRESS, BRITANIA C & M, FERRE DE VILLE
[T] LIBRE, IBIS LARCO, IKONIK , MARIEL, LOS GIRASOLES.
[TS] TIERRA VIVA CENTRO MIR, RED RADISSON, ARAWI PRIME, BEST WESTER URBAN LARCO
[P] RADISSON DECAPOLIS, CASA ANDINA BENAVIDES & SELECT, DAZZLER, ESTELAR, FAIRFIELD, JOSE ANTONIO EXC
[PS] INNSIDE, HILTON GARDEN INN, COURTYARD, HOLIDAY INN, MERCURE, JOSE ANTONIO DLX, CASA ANDINA Premium.
[L] IBEROSTAR, CROWNE PLAZA, ALOFT (LUN - JUE), PULLMAN, SOL DE ORO
[LS] HILTON MIRAFLORES, AC MIRAFLORES DLX CITY VIEW, EL PARDO DOUBLETREE, NHOW LIMA ( ABR - DIC)
IN CUSCO:
[L] PRISMA, INTIWATANA, CUSCO PLAZA S&N, MABEY
[T] WAMAN CUSCO, INKARRI CUS & REG, MAMASARA, SIETE VENTANAS, SAN FRANCISCO PLAZA
[TS] HACIENDA CUS & REG, TERRA ANDINA, TIERRA VIVA C. SAN AGUSTÍN INT, TAYPIKALA, CASONA PLAZA, BALCÓN CUSCO
[P] SAN AGUSTIN DORADO & PLAZA, XIMA , LOS PORTALES, ABITTARE, CASA ANDINA STD CAT - SB
[PS] COSTA DEL SOL, HILTON GARDEN INN, JOSE ANTONIO, SONESTA
[L] CASA ANDINA PREMIUM, NOVOTEL, ARANWA BOUTIQUE CLASSIC, PALACIO MANCO CAPAC
[LS] ARANWA BOUTIQUE DLX, PALACIO DEL INKA CLASSIC K & T, CASA CARTAGENA LP SUITE
