Traditional Luxury Circuit: Lima - Cusco in 5 days

Itinerary

Day 1 | Circuit

Lima

Airport pickup and transfer to your hotel.

Lima Colonial City Tour (Afternoon)

The tour begins with the gathering of our passengers from their hotels in Lima, and then we stop at the Intihuatana Park, located on the Malecon of Miraflores, where we will observe the Pacific Ocean. We start our tour by modern residential districts of Miraflores and San Isidro. We observe outside the Huaca Pucllana, a ceremonial pre-Inca temple pyramid that has survived the urban sprawl of Lima.

We will continue our journey to the park El Olivar and the Financial Center, and then we drive to the Historic Center of Lima, declared by UNESCO in 1991 as a Cultural Heritage of Humanity, where the center of the Spanish colony was established in the sixteenth century and erected the first buildings. Know the Plaza San Martin, balconies, and old houses, the Plaza Mayor, and its most important buildings like the Government Palace, the Cathedral of Lima, the Archbishop's Palace and Municipal, and Desamparados Station, among others.

We enter one of the most important monasteries of the seventeenth century. Where the relics of the three Peruvian saints, “Santa Rosa de Lima, San Martin de Porres, and San Juan Macías,” are preserved. Then return to Miraflores, and ending our tour, we will have the option to stay in the Indian market in Larcomar and return to your hotel.

Overnight in Lima

• Morning: Arrive to Lima
• Afternoon: City tour Lima

Day 2 | Circuit

Lima - Cusco (Free)

Breakfast at hotel

At the scheduled time, transfer to Lima airport.

Flight Lima Cusco (on behalf of the Paxs)

Reception at Cusco airport and transfer to your hotel.

Free afternoon to acclimatize to the altitude or activities on their own.

Overnight in Cusco

• Morning: Flight Lima - Cusco
• Afternoon: Free afternoon Cusco

Day 3 | Circuit

Sacred Valley Full Day Tour

Breakfast at the hotel.

8:00 am Pick up from your hotel to start our tour of the Sacred Valley of the Incas, we will be leaving the city to go through the Sacsahuaman archaeological park and arrive at the Taray viewpoint, a wide viewpoint from where you can see the beautiful Inca terraces and the current cultivation land which surrounds the sacred river of the incas "Willcamayuc", later we visit the archaeological park of Pisaq, we will also visit the indigenous market of Pisaq, the quality is very colorful as the local inhabitants come to sell or acquire local products that the population needs.

The Pisaq indigenous market is the best place to shop for handicrafts and souvenirs, lunch on this tour is included in the Urubamba village.

After a continuous free time we will continue our journey towards Ollantaytambo, known as the last living Inca city. Ollantaytambo reminds us of a critical story of Love, a drama that makes love prevail over all obstacles, believes that this city was built by General Inca Ollantay in a moment of rebellion against the Inca's royal army to obstruct his union with the beautiful princess Cusi Qoyllor "beautiful star". We continue with our guided tour and arrive at Chinchero, where its colonial and Inca temple reflects the current syncretism of these 02 great cultures, Chinchero is also known for its great weavers, who perform beautiful works with Inca techniques.

We continue our trip and return to Cusco, through abundant farmland Arrival in Cusco at 19:00 pm, approximately time when you will be at the door of your hotel or place that you indicate.

Overnight in Cusco.

• Morning: Sacred Valley, Pisac
• Afternoon: Ollantaytambo, Chincheros

Day 4 | Circuit

Machu Picchu

4:00 am. Pick up from the hotel and transfer by car to the Ollantaytambo train station to board a tourist train heading to the town of Machupicchu with a trip of about 1 hour and 40 min. On the trip we will see the flora and fauna of the low jungle of Cusco. The tourist train has very large windows to see everything in our path with the fantastic views of the edge of the sacred river Vilcanota.

Once we arrive at the town of Machupicchu we will be assisted by the staff who will take us to the bus station to go up to the Sanctuary of Machupicchu. We will board the tourist bus for approximately 30 minutes, we appreciate the abundant forest of this national reserve.

After a while, the start of our guided tour

This 02-hour guided tour will be through the main palaces and attractions of the Inca city and its attractions.

After that you will have free time to enjoy this world wonder at your own discretion and pace.

We recommend visiting the Casa de las Escogidas, the Intiwatana (sundial, which marks the seasons of the year), Kallancas (sheds for warriors), baths and aqueducts, as well as its large areas with terraces. Also visit the Puerta del Sol and the Inca Bridge or whatever you see convenient to do at that time.

Even if you were unable to visit the town's hot springs the night before, this day you will have plenty of time to enjoy it.

At the indicated time we will be approaching the railway station to board the train and start our return trip to Ollantaytambo and immediately a tourist bus to Cusco.

The train that I recommend leaves generally at 06:20 pm

10:00 pm arrival in Cusco and transfer to the hotel.

• Morning: Machu Picchu visit
• Afternoon: Transfer to Ollantaytambo train station

Day 5 | Circuit

Cusco Out

Breakfast at hotel

At fixed time, private transfer to Cusco airport.

END OF OUR SERVICES

• Morning: Flight Cusco-Lima

What's Included?

• Transfer IN and OUT airport – hotel – airport Private Service.
• 1 night hotel in Lima with breakfast.
• Afternoon Colonial City Tour in Lima Private Service.
• Transfer IN and OUT airport – hotel – airport Private Service.
• 03 nights hotel in Cusco with breakfast.
• Full Day Sacred Valley Tour with buffet lunch included Private Service.
• Transfer hotel to the train station and back to the hotel.
• Consettur bus up and down Machupicchu Town–Machupicchu Sanctuary–Machupicchu Town.
• Entrance fee to Machu Picchu.
• Touristic train Ollantaytambo–Machupicchu Town–Ollantaytambo.
• Guided tour in Machu Picchu Private Service.

What's not Included?

• International or national flights
• Not mentioned meals

Additional Services

• Upgrade to the Vistadome “Panoramic” view train.
• Huayna Picchu Sacred Mountain – $35.00 USD per person (Please request when you book your trek.)
• Machu Picchu Sacred Mountain – $35.00 USD per person (Please request when you book your trek.)
• Buffet Lunch Celebration in Sanctuary Lodge on the last day in Machu Picchu. $40.00 USD per person (all fresh drinks are included)

What to Bring?

• Original passport.
• Walking boots.
• Waterproof jacket/rain poncho.
• Warm jacket, hat, and gloves.
• T-shirts.
• Comfortable trousers.
• Sun hat.
• Sunglasses.
• Sun protection cream (factor 35 recommended).
• Re-usable plastic or metal water container or camel bags.
• Insect repellent.
• Toiletries.
• Personal medication.
• Camera and films.
• Torch with spare batteries (headlamps are the best).
• Optional Items to Take | Inca Trail Tour to Machu Picchu 2 Days.
• Shorts.
• Walking stick (with rubber tip).
• Plasters and bandages.
• Sandals.
• Extra money.
• Bathing suit (for the hot springs in Aguas Calientes) where the entrance fee at the door is US$4.

PRICES

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Important information

Duration	5 Days & 4 Night
Code	PERLUX05
Tour Type	Archeological Cultural Ecological
Level Service Luxury	Great value, reasonable prices, quality experiences.  Mix of public and private transport for the best overall comfort and sighting of the Sacred Valley’s historical and fascinating sites.  All the top highlights included, plus plenty of time to explore on your own.
Accommodation Private class	Comfortable and varied tourist-class accommodations chosen for their location and atmosphere.

 

 

 

Traditional Luxury Circuit: Lima - Cusco in 5 days Map