Machu Picchu & The Sacred Valley - In Style - 10 Days

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• Day 1: Arrive Lima Arrival Day

  

  On arrival at Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM), meet your representative and transfer to your hotel. Evening at leisure.

  Accommodation: Hotel B (or similar)

  Meals: None

  Activities:

  Private airport–hotel transfer (Included)

• Day 2: Lima → Cusco → Sacred Valley

  

  Our private transportation service and a representative pick you up from your selected hotel and take you to Jorge Chávez International Airport in Lima.

  Upon your arrival at Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport in Cusco, our transportation service and a representative take you to the selected hotel in Urubamba (Sacred Valley).

  Accommodation: Inkaterra Hacienda Urubamba (or similar)

  Meals: Breakfast

  Activities:

  Lima hotel–airport private transfer (Included)

  Cusco airport–Sacred Valley private transfer (Included)

  Meals: Breakfast

• Day 3: Sacred Valley – Pisac & Ollantaytambo (Private)

  

  Private full-day tour to the archaeological site of Pisac, its market, and Ollantaytambo from Urubamba (Sacred Valley) - [Private]

  The tour will begin by visiting the archaeological sites of Pisac, home to the largest complex of agricultural terraces in the region and a masterpiece of ancient farming techniques. Next, you will explore the Pisac market, where local products such as textiles, carvings, and replicas of ancient Inca pieces can be found. Afterward, you will have free time for lunch (Lunch is not included) before continuing your journey to Ollantaytambo, which preserves its Inca urban planning. Here, you will discover the Ollantaytambo Fortress, renowned as a resting place and lodging for ancient travelers. Finally, you will be transferred back to your hotel in the Sacred Valley.

  The Cusco Tourist Ticket (BTC), included in the itinerary, is a personal and non-transferable document that provides access to 16 important attractions in Cusco and its surroundings, such as Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Puca Pucara, and Tambomachay. It also allows entry to various sites in the Sacred Valley Circuit, including Ollantaytambo, Pisac, Moray, and Chinchero.

  Accommodation: Inkaterra Hacienda Urubamba (www.inkaterra.com )

  Meals: Breakfast

  Activities:

  Private guided visit to Pisac ruins (Included)

  Pisac market visit (Included)

  Ollantaytambo Fortress visit (Included)

  Cusco BTC covering Sacred Valley & Cusco sites (Included)

  Meals: Breakfast

• Day 4: Sacred Valley – Leisure & Optional Experiences

  

  Day at leisure to explore the Sacred Valley. You can choose between (Subject to availability):

  Half Day Llama Trekking Experience by Sounds of the Andes (Duration: 02 Hours): You are transferred from your hotel to the Cuyo Chico Community, where you receive a warm welcome with traditional flowers. Next, begin a walk to the Intihuatana Archaeological Center, enjoying the local landscape while interacting with trained llamas. At the archaeological center, participate in guided meditation using ancestral musical instruments, allowing you to deeply connect with the energy of Pachamama (Mother Earth). Afterwards, return to the starting point and reach the Interpretation Center, where you can learn more about ancestral sounds and their cultural significance. Finally, you are transferred back to your hotel (Includes: Private transportation & guide)

  Private cooking workshop at Maras community (Duration: 1 hour) Enjoy an authentic culinary experience in a typical house in the village of Maras. Prepare a "Timpo" (boil in Quechua), a delicious soup made from boiling a piece of beef, as well as tubers (potatoes, ocas, cassava) and vegetables (cabbage, carrots, peas). Sharing the table with a marasina family is certainly something you will not forget (Includes: Private transportation & guide)

  Private weaving workshop in Chinchero (Duration: 02 hours) You will visit the Chinchero town to participate in a textile workshop. You will meet with native weavers who will share their traditional weaving techniques with you at the Traditional Textile Center. You will attend a private demonstration presented by neighboring towns of weavers affiliated to the Center, which will show you the manufacturing process and the final garment. Each garment is really unique, a gem that is the result of a methodical and meticulous work. The local techniques are old and institutions such as this have committed to promote their preservation for the enjoyment of future generations. 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. You will then enjoy the return trip to Cusco among the mountains to Cusco city. (Includes: Private transportation & guide)

  Accommodation: Inkaterra Hacienda Urubamba (or similar)

  Meals: Breakfast

  Activities:

  Optional Llama Trekking (Optional)

  Optional Cooking Workshop (Optional)

  Optional Weaving Workshop (Optional)

  Meals: Breakfast

• Day 5: Sacred Valley → Machu Picchu

  

  Our transportation and representative pick you up from the selected hotel in Urubamba (Sacred Valley) and transfer you to Ollantaytambo station, where you receive assistance upon arrival.

  Take the Vistadome train from Ollanta Station all the way to Aguas Calientes. Upon your arrival you will be contacted by your guide.

  *You may only carry carry-on baggage (backpack, purse or briefcase) weighing no more than 8kg/17.6 lbs.

  Aguas Calientes, located on the slopes of Machu Picchu, features a lively craft market, various restaurants, and lodging options. Just a 25-minute bus ride away is Machu Picchu, an impressive architectural and engineering marvel believed to have been a sanctuary and retreat for the Inca Pachacutec. Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, Machu Picchu translates to "Old Mountain," which enchants visitors with its historical grandeur and natural beauty. After the visit, return by bus to Aguas Calientes.

  (*) From the confirmed entry time to the Machu Picchu citadel, you will have half an hour to reach the entrance of Machu Picchu Mountain and start your hike. *Remember to confirm your reservation as soon as possible to proceed with the purchase of tickets in advance due to the limited capacity of the citadel. The specific circuit to visit Machu Picchu and schedule will be selected according to availability at the time of reservation confirmation.

  Accommodation: Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel (or similar)

  Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  Activities:

  Private transfer hotel–station (Included)

  Vistadome train Ollantaytambo → Aguas Calientes (Included)

  Machu Picchu guided visit & bus transfers (Included)

  À la carte lunch at Sumaq Hotel (Included)

  Dinner at hotel (Included)

  Machu Picchu Mountain hike (Optional; requires advance ticket)

  Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Day 6: Machu Picchu → Cusco

  

  Have a morning free to enjoy in Aguas Calientes. Optionally, you can return to Machu Picchu to visit the citadel's attractions. We suggest waking up early to watch the sunrise over the mountain. It's an unforgettable experience!

  Optional second entrance (Includes Bus Round/Trip – Guide is not included):

  In the afternoon, begin the journey back to Cusco. Take the Vistadome train back to Ollanta station.

  *Note: If you prefer, you have the option to return to Machu Picchu to explore additional attractions offered by the citadel (second entry ticket not included, please ask for the additional cost).

  Our transportation service, along with a representative, picks you up at Ollantaytambo station and takes you to your hotel in Cusco.

  Accommodation: Palacio del Inka, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Cusco (or similar)

  Meals: Breakfast

  Activities:

  Optional second entry to Machu Picchu (Optional; USD 91 pp)

  Vistadome train Aguas Calientes → Ollantaytambo (Included)

  Private transfer station–Cusco hotel (Included)

  Meals: Breakfast

• Day 7: Cusco – Half-Day City Tour (Private)

  

  AM Private half-day tour in Cusco to Sacsayhuaman, San Blas neighborhood, Cathedral, and Coricancha - [Private]

  Start your journey towards the impressive Sacsayhuamán Fortress, the site of the iconic Inti Raymi, the Festival of the Sun, celebrated every June 24th, and enjoy panoramic views of Cusco city. Next, descend to San Blas, one of the most emblematic neighborhoods in Cusco, known for its prestigious artisan workshops and for having been inhabited by Incan nobility. Continue to explore the main temple of the city of Cusco, known as the Cathedral Basilica of the Virgin of the Assumption. Finish at Coricancha, known as the Temple of the Sun, built by the Inca Pachacútec. Upon the arrival of the Spanish, it became the foundation for the construction of the Convent of Santo Domingo. During the Incan era, it was a place of worship for the sun (known as Inti) and was filled with gold artifacts.

  Rest of the day at leisure

  Accommodation: Palacio del Inka, Cusco (www.espanol.marriott.com )

  Meals: Breakfast

  Activities:

  Private half-day city tour (Included)

  Meals: Breakfast

• Day 8: Cusco – Leisure & Optional Experiences

  

  Enjoy the day at leisure or take an optional tour to:

  Full Day Vinicunca (Duration: 12 Hours) Vinicunca is known as the Mountain of Seven Colors and is a natural work of art at 5,200 meters above sea level. The trip starts early in the morning from the city of Cusco to Cusipata, where breakfast is served. The journey continues to the starting point of the excursion to Rainbow Mountain. Along the hike, beautiful landscapes are seen, including the Ausangate Mountain, one of the most important in Cusco. Then, there is a stop at the mountain viewpoint to take photos and rest. The return trip begins toward the parking lot, followed by the bus ride back to Cusipata, where lunch is enjoyed. Finally, the return to the selected hotel in Cusco is made (Includes: Private guide, transportation & lunch)

  Moonlight walk with pisco tasting in Marcelo Batata (Semi-private / Duration: 03 hrs) – Min. 02 Paxs In the afternoon you will be picked up by your private guide to start the walk where you will appreciate the temple of Coricancha, Plaza de Armas, Cathedral, and Stone of the 12 angles to finish in the restaurant Marcelo Batata where you will enjoy a tasting of pisco, our traditional drink, and learn more about the Peruvian pisco (Shared Experience). In the end, you will return to the hotel.

  Accommodation: Palacio del Inka, Cusco (or similar)

  Meals: Breakfast

  Activities:

  Optional Rainbow Mountain full-day tour (Optional)

  Optional Moonlight walk with pisco tasting (Optional)

  Meals: Breakfast

• Day 9: Cusco → Lima

  

  Our transportation service and a representative pick you up to take you from your selected hotel to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport in Cusco.

  Upon your arrival at Jorge Chávez International Airport in Lima, our transportation service with a representative takes you to the selected hotel.

  Accommodation: Atemporal Hotel (or similar)

  Meals: Breakfast

  Activities:

  Cusco hotel–airport private transfer (Included)

  Lima airport–hotel private transfer (Included)

  Meals: Breakfast

• Day 10: Depart Lima

  

  Private transfer to Jorge Chávez International Airport for your international flight.

  Accommodation: —

  Meals: Breakfast

  Activities:

  Hotel–airport private transfer (Included)

  Meals: Breakfast

This is an indicative flight based on popular routes. Full flight details will be provided on your holiday quote.