Itinerary Highlights
- Uncover the incredible Sacred Valley in style with a stay at the impressive Explora Valle Sagrado with its huge range of adventure activities.
- With its ancient archaeological sites, fascinating museums and unique Andean atmosphere, Cusco’s sights and sounds never fail to inspire all those who travel there.
- Take a guided tour of Machu Picchu, the Lost City of the Incas and one of the new Seven Wonders of the World.
- Learn about the history and heritage of the Inca people.
Itinerary in Brief
- Day 1: Arrive Cusco - Sacred Valley
- Day 2-3: Explore the Sacred Valley
- Day 4: Sacred Valley - Machu Picchu
- Day 5: Guided Tour of Machu Picchu & Return Vistadome train to Cusco
- Day 6: Cusco City Tour
- Day 7: Depart Cusco
Tailor-made suggestions for this itinerary
- Add in a 3 or 4 day trip to an Amazon lodge or a luxury cruise.
- Extend your stay in Peru and explore some of its other highlights including Arequipa, the Colca Canyon and Lake Titicaca.
- Visit Bolivia's spectacular colonial cities including Sucre and the mining town of Potosi then onto the incredible Salar de Uyuni by 4WD.
Arrive Cusco - Sacred Valley
Welcome to the Incan city of Cusco! Upon arrival, you will be picked up from the airport and privately escorted to your all-inclusive hotel in the Sacred Valley to rest and slowly acclimatize.
For intrepid explorers seeking seclusion; ancient archaeology at every turn; dramatic landscapes and beautiful walks, all backed up by a cutting-edge luxury hotel nestled right in the heart of the Sacred Valley; look no further than the Explora Valle Sagrado. Explora Valle Sagrado is ideal for people wishing to get off the beaten track in style and comfort, while discovering the best of the Sacred Valley in intimate and personal way.
Explore the Sacred Valley
Explora Valle Sagrado offers a huge selection of fascinating, enticing activities and runs a highly flexible excursion program, all of which you can choose from on the day, depending on weather conditions and your own specific areas of interest. Each of the guided walks; picture perfect hikes; trails to hidden ancient sites; or adrenaline packed bike rides have been designed to offer the ultimate in pioneering adventure, leaving you feeling as if you are truly getting under the skin of this unique and memorable place.
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.
Sacred Valley - Aguas Calientes by Train
At the scheduled time today you will be met at your hotel by our representative and transferred to Ollantaytambo train station where you will board your train which will take you to Aguas Calientes. Sit back and enjoy this scenic journey.
Breakfast and Dinner included.
Machu Picchu Tour
Today you will visit Wayna Picchu mountain. Upon entering the citadel, you will follow a short, predetermined route through a section of Machu Picchu until you reach the entrance of Wayna Picchu’s trail. Enjoy the exhilarating climb of Wayna Picchu, situated at approximately 3,000 meters above sea level. Make sure to take some impressive panoramic photos of Machu Picchu from above. Upon descending the mountain, you follow the short, predetermined route to the exit of the citadel.
Later, you will meet your guide in Aguas Calientes. Upon arrival a small coach takes you up the steep roads to the entrance of the citadel. For centuries Machu Picchu remained undiscovered by the Spaniards and has only been found in 1911 by the American explorer Hiram Bingham. During a guided tour you will experience the uniqueness of the location and the genius that went into its construction, making this Inca site one of the seven new wonders of the world.
At the proper time, walk on your own to the local train station (close to artisanal market) and take the train back to Ollantaytambo where our local representative is waiting to transfer you to Cusco. In case you have left any luggage in the hotel in the Sacred Valley, it will be picked up on route.
Breakfast included.
City & Ruins Tour
Your first morning in Cusco can be spent at your leisure, enjoying breakfast before exploring Cusco or relaxing at your hotel.
In the afternoon you will be met for your guided tour of Cusco and its archaeological sites. Your Cusco tour will include highlights such as Plaza de Armas, the cathedral and Koricancha Temple. We also visit the UNESCO World Heritage listed ruins of Sacsayhuaman just outside of Cusco which were once the former capital of the Incan Empire.
Breakfast included.
Depart
Our representative will pick you up from your hotel and transfer you to the airport for your departure flight.
Breakfast included.
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Luxury
Sacred Valley, Peru - Explora Valle Sagrado
Machu Picchu, Peru - Sumaq Hotel
Cusco, Peru - Aranwa Cusco Boutique Hotel
Whats included?
- Accommodation with private facilities
- Hotel taxes
- Selected transfers
- Bilingual-speaking guided tours (English & Spanish)
- Entrance fees and train tickets as specified
- Meals as specified
What’s not included?
- International and internal airfares
- Arrival/departure taxes or reciprocity fees, visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Gratuities
- Any items not mentioned as included
