Cusco and South Valley Circuit (6 Days / 5 Nights)

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DAY 1 | ARRIVAL IN LIMA
Upon your arrival at Lima airport, a transportation service will pick you up and take you to your hotel. The Peruvian capital is a modern metropolis full of history, currently undergoing an exciting process of cultural and economic changes.

DAY 2 | LIMA - LARCO MUSEUM AND CITY TOUR
In the morning, get ready to explore the historic center of Lima, declared a UNESCO World Heritage site, filled with fascinating historical buildings. Start your journey with the Larco Museum, located in the traditional district of Pueblo Libre and housed in a beautifully restored viceregal mansion, which is built on a pre-Columbian pyramid from the 7th century. The museum boasts an extensive pre-Hispanic collection of gold and silver objects, as well as pieces of erotic art. Then, head to Casa Aliaga, a colonial mansion granted in 1535 by the conquistador Francisco Pizarro to one of his captains, Jerónimo de Aliaga. This is the only house from that time that still belongs to the same family. Continue with a scenic tour of the colonial center. Visit the Plaza de Armas, where you can appreciate the grand architecture of the Spanish Empire. There, you'll find its magnificent Cathedral, built in the 16th century.

DAY 3 | LIMA - CUSCO - VISIT INKARIY MUSEUM - SACRED VALLEY (50km – 1.5 hours)
A transportation service will take you to Lima airport for your flight to Cusco. Upon arrival in Cusco, a representative will greet you at Cusco airport and transfer you to your hotel in the Sacred Valley. On the way, taking the route to Pisac, you will visit the Inkariy Museum where you can learn about the history and traditions of Peru. Once checked into your hotel, get ready to relax in its facilities or rest in your room.

DAY 4 | SACRED VALLEY - CHINCHERO, OLLANTAYTAMBO, AND LIVING MUSEUM OF YUCAY
A transport service will pick you up in the morning from your hotel to take you to the town of Chinchero*. This traditional Cusco urban center is special not only for its privileged view of the Sacred Valley landscape but also because its inhabitants preserve the traditions and knowledge inherited from the Incas, reflected in their clothing and craftsmanship. In addition to its cultural legacy, Chinchero features agricultural terraces and its beautiful 17th-century church, built on an ancient Inca palace and considered one of the first Catholic constructions in Peru. Continue your journey through the Sacred Valley towards Ollantaytambo, making a prior stop at a viewpoint to enjoy the landscape before reaching the Living Museum of Yucay. This museum is, in fact, an interpretation center of Andean traditions, with demonstrations of textile work, adobe crafts, pottery, and silverwork using the same ancient Inca techniques. The site is home to alpacas, llamas, and sheep, which you can see up close and even feed. Finally, begin your tour of the town of Ollantaytambo with a delightful lunch. Enjoy the Andean essence that permeates the place by strolling through its streets – still maintaining Inca urban planning and inhabited since then – and climb the iconic fortress, built beside the mountain. After finishing your visit, return to your hotel to rest filled with the Inca spirit. *Sunday visits include the Chinchero market.

DAY 5 | SACRED VALLEY - MACHU PICCHU - CUSCO (115km – 8 hours)
After breakfast, you will be picked up from your hotel and taken to the Ollantaytambo train station to start your adventure to Machu Picchu Pueblo. Once on the train, you'll travel while enjoying the Andean landscapes during a one-and-a-half-hour journey. After arriving at the Aguas Calientes station, our guide will be waiting for you and will accompany you to the bus departure point. Then, you'll take a bus for a 25-minute uphill journey to Machu Picchu, known as the "lost city of the Incas." This archaeological site is believed to have been built in 1450 by Inca Pachacutec as his vacation home. However, a century later, the city was abandoned after the Spanish conquest, escaping the destruction that befell other Inca settlements. During the guided tour, you will have the opportunity to learn about the origins of this impressive citadel and explore its most prominent monuments. After completing the tour, you'll take the bus back to Aguas Calientes, where you'll enjoy lunch at a restaurant of your choice. After lunch, you can explore the charming town and, at the appropriate time, board the return train. The train journey will take an hour and a half, bringing you back to Ollantaytambo, where our transportation will accompany you back to your hotel in Cusco. *Lunchtime may vary depending on the entrance to the citadel. *Please 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. Tickets are subject to availability.

DAY 6 | CUSCO - CITY TOUR AND NEARBY ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITES
Take advantage of the free morning in Cusco to relax at the hotel or stroll through its cobblestone streets or buy some handicrafts. In the afternoon, enjoy a guided tour of this charming city, once the capital of the Inca Empire. The tour starts with a visit to the Santo Domingo Convent, built on the Inca temple of Coricancha, one of the most important sites dedicated to the worship of the sun. Ancient chronicles say its walls were covered in gold leaf and adorned with golden representations of nature. Then, visit the Cathedral, the most imposing monument in the Plaza de Armas. Afterward, head to the hills of Cusco where the fortress of Sacsayhuamán is located, whose impressive walls offer a breathtaking panoramic view of Cusco. Continue to Qenqo, an archaeological complex used for religious purposes, where it is believed the Incas practiced rituals related to agriculture. Your tour ends at Puca Pucará, in Quechua 'red fortress,' an architectural complex of supposed military use, with multiple environments, squares, baths, aqueducts, and towers. It is believed to have been used by the Inca entourage while the leader rested in Tambomachay. After completing the visit, you will return to your hotel.

DAY 7 | CUSCO
Free day to enjoy the city of Cusco.

DAY 8 | DEPARTURE FROM CUSCO
A transportation service will take you to Cusco airport to board your departure flight from the city.

Additional information The tour operates with a minimum of two peoplePlease inform the complete details of your arrival at destination at the time of formalizing the reservation. It is very important in this case to take note that it is the passenger's sole obligation and responsibility to contact the local contact number one day before the service to confirm the exact pick-up point and timeRates do not apply for special dates such as: Holy Week (April 02 to 09), Inti Raymi, National Holidays, Christmas, New Year or congresses or special eventsIn high season (July, August and September) the tour operates monolingual (Spanish or English)Accommodation rates include breakfast. Breakfasts have assigned times according to the policies of each hotel establishment, generally between 06:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m., if the passenger has a transfer or leaves before the assigned hours, the passenger will lose this benefit, no being able to be compensated in another hotel. Room Service or box breakfast services have an additional cost and do not compensate for breakfast that cannot be servedChildren from 0 to 1 year and 11 months do not pay (does not occupy a bed), children from 2 to 5 years are considered a child rate without a bed, children from 6 to 10 years are considered a child rate with a bedIf the hotels suggested / listed for this program are not available at the time of confirmation, new hotel alternatives will be offered with revised prices.It is the responsibility of the passenger to have all the necessary documentation to enter the countryThe pick-up times for shared service tours are referential and may have a waiting range of 30 minutes.Transfers from and to the airport are in private servicePossible accommodations according to categories: CUSCO: Tourist (San Francisco Plaza, Royal Inka I, Royal Inka II, Agusto's Cusco), Superior Tourist (Tierra Viva Saphi, Tierra Viva San Blas, Tierra Viva Cusco Center, Casa Andina Koricancha, Hacienda Cusco, Munay Wasi, Maytaqasi), First (Xima Cusco, Casa Andina San Blas Jose Antonio, Casa Andina Catedral, Los Portales, San Agustin Dorado, San Agustin Plaza), First Superior (Costa del Sol Ramada, Hilton Garden Inn, Sonesta Cusco, Plaza de Armas hotel, Novotel Cusco, Casa Andina Premium), Luxury (Aranwa Cusco, Palacio del Inka, JW Marriott Cusco). URUBAMBA: Tourist (Agusto's Hotel, San Agustin Urubamba), Superior Tourist (AVA Spots, Villa Urubamba), First (Tierra Viva Sacred Valley, Casona de Yucay), First Superior (Inka Yucay Inn, Casa Andina Premium Sacred Valley) , Luxury (Inkaterra Hacienda Urubamba, Aranwa.IMPORTANT INFORMATION BEFORE VISITING MACHU PICCHU:Remember to purchase your tickets before your trip due to the limited capacity of the citadel. Tickets are subject to availabilityVisiting hours to the llaqta of Machu Picchu are from 6:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. every dayThe first visit to the sanctuary requires the accompaniment of a guide who can be in charge of up to 10 tourists. The guide lasts approximately 2 hours and 30 minutesKeep in mind that a ticket is valid for a single entry. To re-enter, a second ticket must be purchased. The guide service for a second entrance is optionalThe entrance to Machu Picchu allows a maximum stay of 4 hours in the citadel, if you want to stay the full time, inform your guide at the beginning of the tourFor shared tours, the visit to the Inca Bridge is not includedHand luggage allowed by train: Maximum measurement of 62 linear inches / 157cm (height + length + width). Passengers are responsible for their luggageFor reservations with train service to Machu Picchu, the seats are assigned according to the availability of the car. Seating can only be arranged after ticketingThe entry of professional cameras with tripods, reflectors, etc., drones, walking sticks without rubber tips, camera tripods, selfie sticks, backpacks that exceed 40cm x 35cm x 20cm, aerosol, heels, sharp sharp objects, are not allowed. banners, posters and billboards. Single-use plastic objects (bags, bottles and styrofoam containers)To purchase tickets to Machu Picchu it is necessary to send the full name, date of birth, nationality, passport number of the passengers, which must match the current passport that will be used for the trip. It is important to take into account that the income to the citadel is non-refundable from the purchase Inclusions Excursions in shared service (SIM) operated with bilingual guide (Spanish and English)Two nights accommodation in Lima, three nights accommodation in Cusco and two nights accommodation in Sacred ValleyDaily breakfast at the hotel starting on day 2Lunch on day 4 in Sacred Valley and day 5 in Machu Picchu PuebloTransfers from/to airport in private with representative in CuscoTransfers from/to the train station in shared serviceTrain to Machu Picchu in regular service (Voyager or Expedition). For luxury category, the train is considered in superior service (360 or Vistadome)All visits indicated in the program: Casa Aliaga, Cathedral and Larco Museum in Lima; Coricancha Temple, Cathedral, Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Pukapukara and Tambomachay in Cusco, Yucay Living Museum, Chinchero and Ollantaytambo in Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu on day 3, Cusco Tourist Ticket (BTC ticket) included Exclusions Expenses of a personal nature, drinks and meals not explicitly mentioned in the programTip for driver and guideAdditional optional visitsSupplements for special dates such as Holy Week, Inti Raymi, National Holidays, Christmas and New Year mandatory mentioned separatelyInternational flights to PeruDomestic flights (it is advisable to book the first flights in the morning) Cancellation Policy Free cancellation up to 15 days before the service.
Cancellation with less time or no show no refund is made.
The amount of the entrance to Machu Picchu is not refundable once purchased. Meeting point Pickups are made from the passenger's hotel