Day 1 | Welcome to Lima, Peru!
Upon arrival in Lima, meet and greet service at the airport and private transfer to the hotel of your choice for a two-night stay with breakfast included.
Standard Class: Allpa Hotel & Suites (Standard Rooms)
First Class: Casa Andina Select Miraflores (Superior Rooms)
Deluxe Class:Casa Andina Premium Miraflores (Traditional Rooms)
Day 2 | Your Choice of a Private Tour in Lima | B.
At time of booking, choose one of the included experiences below (All members of your party must choose the same activity. Only one activity included):
Half Day Tour of Lima Highlights. Lima’s historic old town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is awash with fascinating cultural sites, colonial architecture, and a varied history which reflects the many faces of this intriguing city. First up are the Plaza de Armas which is dominated by the central 16th century Cathedral, grand colonial buildings, and fountains. Your tour continues with a visit to the world famous Larco Museum, a colonial mansion-turned-place of historical interest. The Larco Museum is home to many pieces of fine pre-Columbian art, gold and silver artefacts, in a building constructed on the site of a 7th century pyramid.
Important notes: Tour operates daily. Except Saturday afternoons and Sunday mornings.
Half Day Tour of the Bohemian and Artistic District of Barranco. The district of Barranco is the most colorful and artistic neighborhood of Lima, with numerous lounges, galleries, boutiques, bars and bistros; most of them housed in beautiful colonial mansions. Good craft shops and quaint cafes can be found on its streets, and postcard looking scenarios. Barranco is home to the Mario Testino Museum, where the famous Peruvian fashion photographer displays pictures and costumes that catalog his career worldwide. Before returning to the hotel you may want to enjoy a delicious coffee at Cafe Bisetti and give a perfect ending to today’s adventure.
Important notes: Tour does not operate on Mondays.
Afternoon Discovery of some of Lima’s Best Kept Secrets. This afternoon, your private guide will escort you on a journey of discovery. First, a visit to the Lima Art Museum (MALI), one of the main museums of Peru, which promotes art and culture, and it houses more than fourteen thousand works; the most important collection of Peruvian art. Visit its various showrooms, have a coffee, eat a snack, or go through the store to buy a beautiful souvenir (additional costs not included). The journey continues with a visit to the Water Circuit; a modern system of beautiful fountains (certified as the World’s largest by the Guinness World Records) built in the Exhibition Park, which attracts crowds throughout the year.
Important notes: Tour does not operate on Mondays.
Day 3 | From the Pacific to the Andean city of Cusco, and the Sacred Valley of the Incas | B.
Private transfer to the Lima Airport for a flight to Cusco (airfare is not included, a morning flight is suggested). Welcome to Cusco! Enjoy a scenic ride down to the Sacred Valley of the Incas; during the ride you will gradually get adjusted to the Andean altitude. En-route to your hotel, stop the Inkary Museum, which exhibits the history and culture of different civilizations of ancient Peru. Check-in at the hotel of your choice for a three night stay with breakfast included. Balance of the day is spent at leisure.
Standard Class: Casona de Yucay (Standard Rooms)
First Class: Sonesta Posada del Inca Yucay (Standard Rooms)
Deluxe Class:Aranwa Sacred Valley Hotel and Wellness (Colonial Rooms)
Day 4 | Partaking on Your Choice of One Private Tour | B.L.
At time of booking, choose One tour from the following tour options. All members of your party must choose the same activity. Only one tour is included per day.
Off-the-beaten-path Chinchero and Maras, local villages and ancient customs. Chinchero was one of the most important villages during the Inca Empire. Known to the Incas as the birthplace of the rainbow, this typical Andean village combines Inca ruins with a colonial church, wonderful mountain views, and colorful textile workshops. In the town of Maras, meet Señora Grandonia and Señora Álvarez, the renowned hatters of Maras, who want to share their art with you and invite you to learn this ancient Andean activity! Then stop at a traditional Cusco farmers’ gathering place flooded with flavor and games. Here the picantería is your local Starbucks; a place to see and be seen sharing day to day with friends. Once the daily chores are over and before heading back home, stop at the picantería for authentic local beer or chicha. Give “sapo” game a try (don´t bet too much on it though) or just let time slip by while chatting with happy local folks. Then you will be transferred back to your hotel in the Sacred Valley. A Buffet style lunch at local restaurant is included.
Pisac and Ollantaytambo, two jewels of the Inca Empire. First stop is at the Pisac archaeological site, the largest complex of terraces in the area and a masterpiece of the agriculture of the Inca Empire. Then, the Pisac Open Air Market, which is filled with dozens of stands that display and sell products created by the residents of the area. Find beautiful alpaca textiles, musical instruments, paintings, carvings, necklaces and replicas of ancient Inca pieces. Enjoy lunch before your visit to the Ollantaytambo Archeological Park, stopping at several points of interest. The town of Ollantaytambo is a typical example of urban planning of the Incas still inhabited as in the past. Pachacutec (1438-1471) conquered the town, destroyed it, and built a new one absorbing it as part of his government, becoming one of the most remarkable archaeological complexes of the Inca Empire. Set Menu lunch at local restaurant is included.
Ollantaytambo and the weaving history of Chinchero. Begin your tour in Chinchero where you will participate in a textile workshop. Meet the local weavers, who will share their traditional weaving techniques, from the manufacturing process to the final garment. Each garment is really unique, a gem that is the result of a methodical and meticulous work. Natural elements and landscapes, such as mountains, stars and rivers are shown in opaque colors, exclusively obtained from natural dyes. The wool is carded, spun, and dyed to create ponchos, belts, and shawls. Next, you will enjoy an ancestral Inca lunch: Pachamanca. For the Incas, this rustic yet highly symbolic dining ritual named for the Quechua words Pacha “earth” and Manka “pot” represented a celebration of the cycle of life. Digging an earthen oven and cooking food underground pays homage to Pachamama, the Incan fertility goddess. Then visit the Ollantaytambo Archeological Park, stopping at several points of interest. The town of Ollantaytambo is a typical example of urban planning of the Incas still inhabited as in the past. Pachamanca lunch at local restaurant is included.
Day 5 | Partaking on Your Choice of One Adventure | B.
At time of booking, choose One adventure from the following adventure options. All members of your party must choose the same activity. Only one adventure is included per day.
Climbing the Pachar Mountain on the Via Ferrata and Zip Lining across the Valley. Get ready for a pulse-pounding adventure that takes all safety measures into account. Make your way up the rungs while attached to a sturdy rope, ensuring your safety the whole way. Enjoy amazing views all around you as you ascend to the top. The climb up is 984 feet (300 m), and breathtaking vistas await you at the top. It’s an unforgettable experience for anyone who craves adventure.
Enjoy an energizing snack (included) before your next adventure: Zip Lining from the Top of the Mountain to the Valley. Fly over the beautiful landscapes of the Sacred Valley of the Incas, in a very safe and fun way.
Important Notes: Minimum age 16 years. We reserve the right to admission to determine whether people are suitable for the zip line or not. Equipment: A pelvic harness, helmet, gloves and a zip-line kit, (pulley, 3 carabiners, and lanyard) and via ferrata lanyard. All our equipment is certified CE and it is specially made for this activity. Zip-Line Security. All paths between lines are equipped with via ferrata system. The lines were extended, in a way, that people does not need any break system. The person lose velocity when she or he is getting closer to the end of the line. All our guides are trained periodically in vertical rope rescue and First Aid. What you need to bring: Use light clothing and comfortable shoes (tennis, light hiking boots, etc.. No sandals). Use pants rather than shorts. Note that as you climb, the weather will be colder and windy, you can carry extra clothing in a small backpack. Bring at least 1 lt. of water. You can bring your empty bottle, we do have purified water at our base so you can refill it at the beginning and at the end of the activity. Eco friendly Attitude; please recycle bottles, we provide the water you bring the bottle.
Half Day ATV Countryside Adventure. From Pumahuanca gorge, we cross the farming communities of Rumichaca, Palcaraqui, and Pumahuanca. Accompanied by scenic vistas, passing through native flora, we continue along to Chicon gorge from which we can see mountains and glaciers. The route takes us on to the town of Urubamba, archaeological ruins of the palace of Huayna Capac, the traditional community of Chichubamba and its chicherias where they brew maize beer.
Important Note: Minimum age 16 years.
Half Day Horseback Riding Expedition. Partake on one of the most delightful activities the Sacred Valley has to offer. Enjoy riding the paths of the valley on Peruvian Paso horses to the local communities of Pumahuanca and Palcaraqui. Peruvian Paso horses descend from the Spanish horses introduced during the Spanish conquest and they developed a very particular gait due to their isolation in the mountains for 400 years. They are considered one of the most comfortable breeds
Important Note: Minimum age 16 years.
Day 6 | Machu Picchu Private Exploration / Afternoon Train to Cusco | B.L.
Your exploration of Machu Picchu begins with a scenic train ride to Aguas Calientes town, also known as “Machu Picchu Pueblo.” On arrival, meet your private guide for a short shuttle bus transfer to the Citadel. Along with your guide, explore Machu Picchu, a masterpiece of engineering and architecture that is believed served as a sanctuary and retreat for the Inca Pachacutec (1438 – 1572). Machu Picchu, which means “Old Mountain,” is considered a World Heritage by UNESCO and one of the new Seven Wonders of the World. Enjoy a delicious lunch at Cafe Inkaterra. In the afternoon return by train to Cusco for a two night stay at the hotel of your choice with breakfast included.
Standard Class: Casa Andina Korikancha (Standard Rooms)
First Class: Jose Antonio Cusco (Standard Rooms)
Deluxe Class:Palacio Del Inca Luxury Collection (Superior Rooms)
Day 7 | Your Choice of a Private Tour in Cusco | B.
At time of booking, choose one of the included experiences below (All members of your party must choose the same activity. Only one activity is included):
Half Day Tour of Cusco Highlights. Your journey begins with a visit to the local market, for a close-up experience of the flavors, colors and aromas of the traditional Andean food. Then to Choco Museum, located two blocks from the main square, an ideal place to relax with a delicious hot chocolate and enjoy the chocolate workshop. The journey continues with a visit to the fortress of Sacsayhuaman, stunning masterpiece of Inca architecture; followed by a visit to the Andean Textile Center Awanakancha, a word meaning “Palace of Fabrics”, a museum committed to show traditional methods and ancient weaving techniques of camelids’ wool, practiced by the farming communities in the area. There you can see a demonstration of textiles and textile products.
Half Day Walking Tour of Colonial Cusco. Enjoy Peru’s best walking city, Cusco. Start at the Korikancha Temple, one of the most important buildings in the city. It was one of the most important centers of worship to the Sun God of the Incas that was converted into a convent after the arrival of the Spanish. Then visit the wonderful Cusco Cathedral, built between 1560 and 1664, and end the tour visiting the San Pedro market, a pantry of thousands of products from different areas of the region. Finally, you will return to your hotel. * The visit to San Pedro market can be replaced by a visit to Casa Concha, an old colonial mansion that houses an impressive collection of Inca pieces from Machu Picchu.
Cusco by Night. Start your evening with a private guided tour through the city of Cusco visiting the Pachacutec Monument, El Sol Avenue, the Water Fountain, and the great Cusco mural. Your visit continues with a stop at the Main Square, and the San Blas neighborhood which was originally inhabited by the Inca nobility that built imposing stone constructions a short distance from the Main Square, today, San Blas is the bohemian neighborhood of the city where the work of artisans and artists can be seen around the streets and galleries. Then you will cross Hatunrumiyoc Street where the Twelve-Angle Stone, emblem of the Inca construction techniques, is located. Your journey ends around 8:00 PM with a visit to the San Cristóbal viewpoint for a panoramic view of the city at night.
Day 8 | Cusco / Lima / Home or Next Destination | B.
At the appropriate time, you will be provided with a private transfer to the Cusco airport where one of our local representatives will assist you with check-in procedures for your onward flight.
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