Take a 7 day/6 night tour to Peru. Depart from Miami and arrive in Lima, Peru's capital. On a half-day city tour, discover Inca heritages. After 2 nights in Lima, fly early in the morning to Cuzco in the Peruvian Andes. Day ay leisure in Cusco or take an optional tour. Trsnsfer to the Sacred Valley and take a full-day tour of this region in Peru's Andean highlands, which feature fertile farmland, Spanish colonial villages and Inca monuments. Overnight in the Sacred Valley, then travel by a scenic train to Aguas Calientes. Visit one of the seven ancient wonders of the world - Machu Picchu. An Incan citadel set high in the Andes, Machu Picchu was built in the 15th century and later abandoned. The next day in Cuzco, you may take an optional tour, such as a day bus/trekking tour of the fascinating Rainbow Mountain. From $1,775 per person, land and air from Miami. Or, land only for $1090 per person, including airfare Lima to Cuzco and return. Guaranteed select travel dates.
Guaranteed Set Departures
Day 1, Saturday - Miami/Lima
Depart from Miami FL and fly to Lima, the capital city of Peru. Arrive in Lima, where you are picked up and transferred to your hotel. Our representative will give you a documentation kit with detailed program explanation. Luggage and hotel registration assistance offered. Overnight at the hotel of your choice in Lima. (Centro by Casa Andina or similar, standard room/Iberostar Miraflores or similar, standard room)
Day 2, Sunday - Lima
After breakfast, take a half-day city tour. Visit the modern and colonial parts of the city of Lima, known as the "City of Kings," beginning in the districts of Miraflores and San Isidro. Pass by a Huaca or sacred pre-Inca site. Then stop at Parque del Amor (Lovers Park) in Miraflores for its magnificent view over the Pacific Ocean. The tour also includes the Historic Centre based on the Main Square, where the Presidential Palace, the Archbishops Palace, the Municipality of Lima and the Cathedral are located, as well as a visit to one of the largest colonial-era convents. (B)
Day 3, Monday - Lima/Cuzco
Breakfast at hotel. At the scheduled time, you are transferred to the airport to board the flight to Cuzco city. On arrival, you are transferred to your hotel.
Day at leisure in Cuzco. Enjoy the charm of this beautiful colonial city that was built upon the remains of amazing Inca buildings. Not to miss: Temple of the Sun (Koricancha), San Pedro Market, the Cathedral, and the Inca Fortress of Sacsayhuaman. (Hacienda Cusco or similar, standard room/Casa Andina Premium Cusco or similar, standard room) (B)
Optional with extra cost:
Afternoon Half-Day city tour visit to San Pedro Market & Ruins (SIB) - (min. 2 passengers) - $125 pp
Afternoon tour to explore the city of Cuzco, also known as the Imperial City and declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Walk Cuzco's streets where time seems to have stopped, where every corner tells a story. Visit the Koricancha Temple, an ancient Inca palace and center of worship to the Sun God, on which the Dominican order built a church, which remains standing to this day. Continue ascending to the Sacsayhuaman Fortress, an impressive example of Inca military architecture. Afterward, visit other places of importance within the Inca culture, such as the archaeological site of Kenko. Finally, arrive at the Plaza de Armas (main square), where you visit the Cathedral, the most important Catholic temple in the city.
Day 4, Tuesday - Cuzco/Sacred Valley
After breakfast at the hotel, take the full-day authentic Sacred Valley tour. Explore three jewels of the Sacred Valley: Maras, Moray aznd Mismanay. From the top, have a majestic view of the ancient Maras salt mines, where the coveted Maras salt is collected - the perfect setting for photography enthusiasts. Arrive at the Moray archaeological site, which resembles a natural amphitheater. Then visit the traditional community of the Mismanay, where you will get to know the traaditional Andean lifestyle up close. (Andean Wings Valley or similar, standard room/Casa Andina Premium Sacred Valley or similar, standard room) (B/L)
Day 5, Wednesday - Sacred Valley/Machu Picchu/Cuzco
Breakfast at the hotel. At the scheduled time in the morning, board the train from Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchu. After a short bus ride, take the full-day tour of one of the world’s ancient wonders. You are driven to the archaeological site, with a professional tour guide who explains to you all the history that surrounds this mysterious and enchanting place. After the guided tour, you have some free time to explore the site on your own, to relax, or to meditate. At the agreed upon hour, descend to Aguas Calientes for lunch and board the train later this afternoon for the return trip to Cuzco. Overnight in Cuzco. (Hacienda Cusco or similar, standard room/Casa Andina Premium Cusco or similar, standard room) (B/L)
Day 6, Thursday - Cuzco
Full day at leisure in Cuzco. Enjoy a unique experience filled with beautiful scenery, spectacular views, small communities, and opportunities to observe local wildlife. The Adventure awaits you! Don’t miss Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain. (B)
Optional with extra cost:
FULL DAY VINICUNCA RAINBOW MOUNTAIN (SIB) – (MINIMUM 2 PASSENGERS) $175 pp
You will leave your hotel in Cuzco early in the morning, crossing the South Valley, toward Cusipata. From there, you will be transferred to Phulawasipata, where you will begin your walk. After some time to prepare, you will start with the ascending route to Vinicunca, the Rainbow Mountain. The place will amaze you with its vivid colors and natural beauty. There, you will have time to take photos and fill yourself with the energy of the place. At the end of this visit, you will walk back to the starting point. Finally, you will be taken back to your hotel in Cuzco. Lunch included.
Day 7, Friday - Cusco/Lima/Miami
After breakfast, at the scheduled time you are transferred to the airport for your flight back to Lima. Suggested flight time: 12pm to 4pm. Kindly note that there are diverse options, in case you need to connect to your international flight home to Miami. (B)