We shall meet you at the Cusco airport & provide transfer to your arranged Cusco hotel. During the ride we shall brief you on the details regarding the region's dining options & local attractions. It is recommended that you take the day lightly for the purpose of acclimatization & bring clothing for 50F/10C weather.
The late Inca Emperor Manco Capac established the empire in Cusco during the 13th Century, which lead to a cultural explosion that expanded influence larger than any in the Americas. The Cusco tour begins at the ancient stone fortress of Sacsayhuaman, Qenko, Puca Pucara, and and into the heart of Cusco.
The Sacred Valley of the Incas was the gate to Cusco. Learn its cultural importance by visiting the ancient ruins of Ollantaytambo, Pisac, the native village of Chincheros, and the local craft market. Independent communities supply the local region with llamas, hundreds of potato species, corn, and several other staples.
The ancient citadel of Machu Picchu had been inhabited for centuries & was introduced to outside world in 1911. The panoramic train ride through the Andean landscape begins your Machu Picchu tour. You'll discover both the history & mysticism of the "Hidden City of the Inca".
Catchup on last-minute shopping gifts, you'll find many locally-made crafts to choose from.
We'll arrive to your Cusco hotel to transfer you to the Cusco airport for your flight home.
Recommended! Extra night stay at Machu Picchu near the luxurious Urubamba River to view the very same celestial constellations mapped by the ancient Inca. Enjoy an additional independent Machu Picchu tour & explore the nearby Wayna Picchu mountain.
Economy Hotel | $285 /person |
Luxury Hotel | $1,985 /person |
Two nights on mainland Puno hotels. 10 hour panoramic train ride from Cusco to Puno Lake Titicaca. Discover the floating islands of the Uros people & their ancient way of life still enjoyed today. Community elders prepare a traditional lunch from locally-sourced ingredients.
Economy Hotel | $595 /person |
Luxury Hotel | $1,735 /person |
Two night stay in Lima to experience Peru's bustling capital. Learn about pre-Inca cultures that have thrived in Peru for millenia via the ancient ruins & recently unearthed ancient artifacts. Visit historical to modern sectors as Peru enters the 21st Century.
Economy Hotel | $450 /person |
Luxury Hotel | $2,385 /person |
Three nights in the southeastern region of the Peruvian Amazon, which is a 4 hour flight from Cusco. You shall be transferred down river to the lodges for a briefing on the upcoming adventure experiencing the flora & fauna of the rainforest.
Economy Hotel | $875 /person |
Luxury Hotel | $1,170 /person |
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