Basic 7 Day Expedition that can be Tailored to Your Group's Needs.
Lima, Cusco, Machu Picchu and Sacred Valley Expedition
Day 1:Arrive Lima/City Tour/Museums/Elegant Buffet Lunch You are met at the airport in Lima and driven to a comfortable hotel in the level of accommodations you requested. You are then escorted for an afternoon visit to the colonial and modern parts of the city and experience one of the famous museums on pre-Columbian cultures and artifacts. Included is a buffet lunch at a famous Restaurant to experience the fine cuisine of Peru. (Elegant Buffet Lunch)
Day 2: Lima-Cusco/Cusco City Tour We arise early in order to be transferred to the airport for a one hour flight to Cusco, the center of the ancient Inca Empire. You are met at the airport and transferred to your hotel and will rest during the remaining part of the morning in order to acclimatize to the altitude. In the afternoon, we educate you on the astonishing cobbled stoned, red roofed city of Inca and colonial history. We also visit the fascinating streets, palaces and temples in this memorable "World Heritage City". (B)
Day 3: Cusco Area Inca Ruins/Sacred Valley/Market We start the day with a visit to the Inca ruins above Cusco, which is a massive ceremonial center and fortress. The guided visit will continue on to a water temple, a ceremonial site where the worshipping of water flowing permanently from a hillside spring is associated with long life and fertility. Our visit continues with a drive to the fortified temple site located in the Sacred Valley of the Incas 31 Km from Cusco. We'll walk over ancient Inca trails and observe incredible agricultural terraces, housing areas and ancient temples of the Incas. In a small town we visit a colorful, picturesque Market. The handicraft displays take place under the main square's century old trees, with wares displayed on varied and colorful textiles. We return to Cusco for the night. (B, picnic lunch)
Day 4: Cusco-Machu Picchu Train The day starts out with an early escort to the train station to board your train down the spectacular gorge of the Urubamba River to Machu Picchu, the famous "Lost City of the Incas", one of the world's most memorable archeological sites. You experience the dramatic site of Machu Picchu, a world heritage site of astounding beauty. You tour the ruins with your guide, who will explain the latest theories about this mysterious, spectacular citadel. You spend the night at a hotel of your choice and can enjoy the areas relaxing hot springs. (B)
Day 5: Machu Picchu-Urubamba During this second day at Machu Picchu the tour also allows time for individual exploration of this dramatic site and contemplation of its manmade wonders. Ambitious hikers may follow an Inca highway through vegetation called the "eyebrow of the jungle" to the nearby Inca ruins, or trek up the famous picture postcard mountain to a higher level above the ruins. Late afternoon we return by train to Urubamba and your hotel. (B)
Day 6: Urubamba-Chincheros/Market/Weavers/ Salt Ponds In the morning we travel across a high rolling plain with magnificent views of the Andean snow peaks to a village at 12,500 feet. The colorful Sunday Market transforms the quiet highland Quechua town into a vivid multicultural gathering. In the main plaza, local farmers barter their produce for fruit and staples. We wander into a church with its 17th century murals and artworks, and then investigate the carved boulders on the enormous Inca terraces. We will meet with a group of Quechua weavers who demonstrate the art of Andean weaving, before returning to Cusco we will drive to the famous salt ponds, an incredible scenario out of one of the fantastic de Lucas films. The local people have been processing and harvesting salt for over 1000 years.(B)
Day 7: You are transferred to the airport for the flight to Lima for your departure home.(B)
Services Included:
• Comprehensive pre-departure planning packet.
• A trust account protects funds received and an insurance company will be recommended for additional flight and travel insurance.
• All transfers (on the scheduled days) and ground transportation in private vehicles with professional drivers.
• Reconfirmation of International, local and return flights as well as check-in and luggage assistance at all airports in Peru.
• Round-trip Machu Picchu tourist bus and train tickets.
• All meals indicated on the itinerary (B-breakfast; L-lunch; D-dinner). Vegetarian meals accommodated on request (advance notice required).
• All tours and excursions listed including all of the necessary entrance fees.
• Local English-speaking escorts, and local English-speaking assistant guide for services and transfers.
• Single Supplement provides single room accommodations in all hotels.
Not Included:
• Local airport departure taxes, flight tickets from gateway city to Lima or Lima/Cusco/Lima flight tickets.
• Meals, tours, services or excursions not indicated on the itinerary, nor alcoholic beverages.
• Personal clothing and equipment, nor items of a personal nature like laundry or phone calls.
• Tips to the local staff as warranted.
• Expenses incurred in preparing for this program such as but not limited to nonrefundable airline tickets or traveler's insurance, nor additional expenses resulting from flight delays, schedule changes, cancellations, or missed connections.
Numerous trip extensions can be included to make the most of your expedition to Peru. An expedition can also be designed to include educational interests such as, pre-Columbian pottery, textiles, cultural history, early Spanish Colonial architecture and archaeology, Peruvian horses, weaving, ancient and contemporary horticulture, ancient mining techniques, Andean cuisine, birdwatching, trekking, rafting, horsebackring and more. Follow the special interest tours link for some suggestions to tailor your experience to Peru.
13+ persons $1206 each
8-12 persons $1280 each
5-7 persons $1404 each
2 persons $1913 each
(Prices vary according to your choice of accommodations)
Payment Schedule:
$400 p.p.deposit due upon registration
$600 p.p. second payment due 90 days before departure
Balance Due 60 days before departure
Payment for air tickets are due at the time of issue
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