Cultural travel in the Andes mountain range of Peru

Cuzco and Machu Picchu tour, Inca heritage sites.

Detailed Itinerary (Full day, Any day)
Lima & Cuzco
Day 1 Lima - Peru tour
Upon arrival in Lima - Peru, transfer to your hotel. Half day city tour of Lima. Visit the Plaza Mayor (Lima Main Square), Peru Government Palace, City Hall, the Cathedral and the House of "El Oidor". Continuing our tour, we will see other colonial architectural jewels. Return to your hotel overnight.
 
Day 2 Lima - Cuzco - Peru tour
Breakfast. Transfer to the airport for your flight from Lima to Cuzco. Upon arrival in Cuzco, you will be met and taken to your hotel. Afternoon city tour of Cuzco former capital of the Inca empire in Peru. A tour of this magnificent city in Peru, a blend of Inca and Spanish Cultures, visiting the Korikancha or Temple of the Sun and the Cathedral, continuing from there to the nearby ruins of Tambomachay (Inca fountains), Puca-Pucara (the Red Fortress), Kenko (sacred site) and finally Sacsahuaman Fortress.
 
Day 3 Cuzco - Machu Picchu - Cuzco - Peru tour
Breakfast. Transport to Cuzco train station. The train goes through Urubamba Valley, the Sacred
Valley of the Incas, to the fabulous mountaintop ruins of Machu Picchu. Full day tour with lunch included. Return from Machu Picchu to Cuzco via train, transfer to your hotel. Overnight.BL
 
Day 4 Cuzco - Lima - Peru tour
Breakfast. Transfer to the Cuzco airport for your flight to Lima. Upon arrival you will be met and taken to your hotel. Overnight.B

Day 5 Lima - Peru tour
Breakfast. Transfer to the Lima airport for your international flight or Peru tour extension.B

HIGHLIGHTS

Andean valleys
The irregualr topography of the Andes creates and beautiful backdrop for the passing rivers and snowcapped mountains.
Lima city of kings

The capital of Peru, boasts the Inca gold museums and beautiful colonial architecture.

Cuzco, capital of the Inca empire
The capital of the Tahuantinsuyo, the Incan empire, the city has many Inca sites and ruins, it also your gateway for tours to Machu Picchu  and the Inca trail.

Machu Picchu
The world famous Inca ruins of Machu Picchu are located high in the Andes, an impressive archaeological site is one of the most attractive sites in South America.

TRIP DETAILS

Meet / depart
Lima - Peru

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Includes
Shared van transportation, airport transfers, Lima city tour, Cuzco city tour, Machu Picchu tour, 2 nights hotel in Lima, 2 nights hotel in Cuzco, meals as listed(B=breakfast, L=Lunch, D=dinner).

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Not Included
Meals, personal expenses,
roundtrip airfare from Lima to Cuzco $189, gratuities and personal expenses.
Airfare to Peru is extra.
Airport tax Peru
International $28
Domestic $5

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Machu Picchu and surroundings
Machu Picchu is considered to be the most important archaeological site left by the Incas, it is Peru's most important visitor site. To visit Machu Picchu you must spend at least 2 nights in Cuzco which was the capital of the Inca empire and has many archaeological ruins in the city and nearby.

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The train to Machu Picchu
Some of the most beautiful sceneries of the Andes can be appreciated as you reach the Inca citadel. Some are more amazed by the location than the ruins themselves.

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Hotels Used by category
ECONOMY CLASS HOTELS
Lima: Colonial Inn / Regency / San Antonio Abad
Cusco: Residencia del Sol/Cristina/Portales
TOURIST CLASS HOTELS
Lima: Embajadores / San Blas / Mariel / León de Oro / Riviera
Cusco: Plaza de Armas / S. Agt. Plaza / Royal Inka I
SUPERIOR TOURIST CLASS HOTELS
Lima: La Hacienda / Ariosto / Exclusive
Cusco: Los Andes /Ruinas/ Royal Inka II / Inkatambo / S. Agustin Internacional
FIRST CLASS HOTELS
Lima: Maria Angola/Del Pilar Miraflores / Antara
Cusco: Picoaga / Don Carlos Best Western / Posada del Inca
DE LUXE CLASS HOTELS
Lima: Sheraton / Melia / Pardo
Cusco: Libertado
CONTACT INFORMATION
Cultural tour to visit Lima, Machu Picchu and Cuzco.
Departure dates
Daily, all year round.
Talk with a Peru tour expert
To speak with a Peru tour expert call Latin Trails toll free at
1 800 747 0567 
or email us at  reservations@latintrails.com

Passport, Comfortable walking shoes or tennis, warm clothing, windbreaker, rain ponchos in winter months, Hat or cap, Plastic water bottle, Suntan lotion, Sunglasses, Waterproof small backpack, Cameras with high and low speed film, cash or travellers checks.    

We reserve the right to modify the itineraries due to weather conditions in the best interest of our clients.