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【Lima + Cusco】5-Day Peru Express Tour from Lima: Sacsayhuaman and Machu Picchu

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Product Code: 692859

OVERVIEW

Highlights

    • Lima: Named as a World Heritage Site by Unesco, the Peruvian capital merges history and modernity. Its historic center maintains the beautiful colonial architecture that coexists closely with the Pacific Ocean and a Bohemian essence
    Cusco: The ancient Inca capital is a unique blend of pre-Columbian past with Spanish architecture. Its temples, squares and streets are surrounded by hills that hide amazing places like Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, PucaPucara and Tambomachay
    Sacsayhuaman: An immense Inca fortress erected in the fifteenth century on top of a hill above Cusco. Its large stones are a sign of its grandeur that continues to amaze visitors 500 years later
    Machu Picchu: The "lost city of the Incas" is the reason why thousands of people arrive in Peru. Get closer to our past through its rooms, temples, bridges and religious sites, built in communion with the landscape that surrounds them
     
Tour Code
692859
Duration
5 day
Departure City
Lima
End City
Cusco
Language
English, Spanish

IS THIS TOUR FOR ME?

Tour Themes: Cultural & Historical

Learn about history and local culture with in-depth tours and activities

Tour Type: Guided Tour

Multiple local tour guides/drivers available throughout your tour/activity

Group Size: Standard Group Tour

Tour with fellow travelers from all over the world

Activity Level: Easy

Perfect for any fitness level

Quality: Budget Friendly

Experience the most affordable tour service and accommodation with fast-paced itineraries. Enjoy budget hotels, certified guides, and included transportation. Please note that a mandatory service fee and additional costs for optional activities may apply.

Itinerary

Day 01
Lima

Home - Lima - Museo Larco

Hotel: Category A:Jose Antonio Executive / Category B:Hilton Garden Inn / Category C:Pullman Miraflores or similar

Meal: B:Excluded L:Excluded D:Excluded

Our staff will meet you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel in Lima.

Your guide will then pick you up from your hotel to begin an exciting tour of Lima’s historic center. Start with a visit to the Aliaga House, a colonial mansion with over 500 years of history, considered the oldest residence in the Americas.

Next, explore the Plaza Mayor, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where you will admire the magnificent Lima Cathedral.

Finally, visit the Larco Museum, located in the traditional Pueblo Libre district. The museum features a comprehensive collection of pre-Columbian gold and silver artifacts, along with unique works of art, providing an immersive experience into over 5,000 years of ancient Peruvian history.

Special note: The itinerary times are for reference only. Actual departure times, activity sequences, and durations may be adjusted based on real-time conditions.)

 

Visiting Attractions

  • Museo Larco Museo Larco

Meal

  • B:Excluded
  • L:Excluded
  • D:Excluded
Day 02
Cusco

Lima - Cusco

Hotel: Category A:Jose Antonio Executive / Category B:Hilton Garden Inn / Category C:Palacio del Inka or similar

Meal: B:Included L:Excluded D:Excluded

You will be transferred from your hotel to Lima Airport to catch a flight to Cusco. Upon arrival in Cusco, you will be taken to your chosen hotel. In the afternoon, enjoy a tour of this enchanting and magical city, which was once the capital of the Inca Empire.

Your journey begins with a visit to the Santo Domingo Convent, located within the Temple of Coricancha. Next, explore the Cathedral of the Assumption of the Virgin, Cusco's main cathedral. Following this, you will visit the archaeological site of Sacsayhuaman Fortress in the hills surrounding Cusco, the Qenqo archaeological site, the Puca Pucara military complex, and Tambomachay, often referred to as the Inca baths. After the tour, you will return to your hotel.

It is recommended to book the earliest flight from Lima to Cusco.

 

Visiting Attractions

  • Sacsayhuaman Sacsayhuaman
  • Cathedral of Santo Domingo Cathedral of Santo Domingo

Meal

  • B:Included
  • L:Excluded
  • D:Excluded
Day 03
Cusco

Cusco - Sacred Valley/Chinchero - Ollantaytambo - Living Museum of Yucay

Hotel: Category A:Tierra Viva Valle Sagrado / Category B: Posada del Inka Yucay / Category C:Inkaterra Hacienda Urubamba or similar

Meal: B:Included L:Included D:Excluded

Head to the picturesque town of Chinchero, where you'll explore its stunning agricultural terraces and a 17th-century church built atop an ancient Inca palace. This church is considered one of the earliest Catholic structures in Peru. Along the way, stop at scenic viewpoints to take in the breathtaking landscapes of the Sacred Valley.

Next, visit the Yucay Living Museum, where you can observe traditional Inca techniques used in weaving, adobe craftsmanship, pottery, and silversmithing.

After enjoying a delicious local lunch in the Sacred Valley, continue to the impressive Ollantaytambo Fortress, a significant ceremonial site renowned for its spectacular agricultural terraces that cascade down the mountainside.

At the end of this full-day tour, you'll head to your hotel to relax and rejuvenate with a renewed sense of Inca spirit.

*If your visit falls on a Sunday, you may also explore the local market, depending on its availability.



 

Visiting Attractions

  • Ollantaytambo Ollantaytambo
  • Valle Sagrado Valle Sagrado

Meal

  • B:Included
  • L:Included
  • D:Excluded
Day 04
Machu Picchu

Valle Sagrado - Machu Picchu - Cusco

Hotel: Category A:Tierra Viva Machu Picchu / Category B:El Mapi by Inkaterra / Category C:Palacio del Inka or similar

Meal: B:Included L:Included D:Excluded

Our staff will transfer you to the Ollantaytambo train station, where you will board a train to Aguas Calientes. For your return journey, you will also take a train back to Ollantaytambo station. Each train ride takes approximately 1.5 hours, and schedules are subject to availability.

Aguas Calientes is located at the foot of Machu Picchu and features a bustling handicraft market, a variety of restaurants, and lodging options. From the town, it is only a 25-minute bus ride to Machu Picchu, an awe-inspiring architectural and engineering marvel believed to have been a sacred site and retreat of the Inca Pachacutec. Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, Machu Picchu, meaning "Old Mountain," attracts visitors with its majestic history and breathtaking natural beauty. After your tour, you will take a bus back to Aguas Calientes to enjoy a delicious lunch at one of the local restaurants.

Special Notes:

1. Lunch times may vary depending on the timing of your visit to Machu Picchu.

2. Due to capacity limits at Machu Picchu, we recommend confirming your booking as soon as possible to secure tickets. Ticket availability is limited and subject to supply.

3. The itinerary times are for reference only. Actual departure times, activity sequences, and durations may be adjusted based on real-time conditions.

 

Visiting Attractions

  • Machu Picchu Machu Picchu

Meal

  • B:Included
  • L:Included
  • D:Excluded
Day 05
Cusco

Cusco - Home

Meal: B:Included L:Excluded D:Excluded

You will be transferred to the Cusco airport to take your departure flight.

Meal

  • B:Included
  • L:Excluded
  • D:Excluded
Please note that order of day-to-day itinerary is adjustable depending on tour start day.

Pick-up Details / Transfers

【Pickup Information】
* A transportation service will pick you up from the airport at the scheduled time to transfer you to your hotel in Lima.
【Dropoff Information】
* You will be transferred to the Cusco airport to take your departure flight.
 

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Package Includes

    • Shared services operated with a guide in Spanish and English
    • 4-night hotel accommodations
    • Daily hotel breakfast starting on Day 2
    • Lunch on Day 3 and Day 4 (Beverages are not included with meals)
    • Airport transfers and transportation from the hotel to the train station
    • Round-trip train tickets from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes
    • Admission tickets to the mentioned attractions within the itinerary, including the Cusco BTC tourist ticket

Package Excludes

    • Domestic flights (we recommend booking the first morning flight) and international flights
    • Tips for drivers and tour guides
    • All personal expenses and additional hotel services
    • Peak season surcharge (please inquire separately for November and December 2024).
    • Optional tours (prices and availability subject to change):

Special Notes

    • Cancellation Policy:
    • All orders, once confirmed, will be immediately used to purchase train tickets and Machu Picchu entrance tickets. If customers wish to make changes or cancellations after placing an order, neither the train tickets nor the Machu Picchu entrance tickets can be refunded or modified.
      The remaining amount after deducting the costs of, train tickets, and Machu Picchu entrance tickets from the total order amount will be subject to the following cancellation fees:
      - 42 days and more prior to departure, $110 USD/person will be charged
      - 32-41 days prior to departure, 70% of total purchase amount will be refunded
      - 21-31 days prior to departure, 50% of total purchase amount will be refunded
      - 20 days and less prior to departure, no refund
    • Amendament Policy
      - Changes to the departure date are allowed 32 days or more before departure (subject to conditions) with $50 modification fee. For changes made within 31 days or less before departure, the above cancellation terms apply.
    • If the registration is made within the time frames mentioned above, it will be processed according to the corresponding terms.
    • For groups of 10 people or more, different cancellation policies apply. Please consult for details.
    • HAND LUGGAGE ALLOWANCE PER TRAIN
    • Maximum measurement of 62 linear inches / 157cm (height + lenght + width). Each passenger is responsible for their luggage.
    • NOTALLOWED: Cameras*, drones, walking sticks without rubber tip, tripod for cameras, selfie sticks, backpacks that exceed 40cm x 35cm x 20cm, aerosol spray, heels, sharp objects, banners or posters. Single-use plastics (bags, bottles and technopor containers).
    • In case of holidays, special circumstances and other reasons, the tour guide will adjust the itinerary according to the actual situation.
    • At the time of booking, if there is no special need, the default is the hotel ordinary big bed room; For special requests room types or bed types, additional charges may apply
    • The itinerary may be changed due to weather or other reasons, and the specific itinerary is subject to the tour guide arrangement on the day.
  • Depending on your arrival time, your hotel room may not be available until the afternoon. Most hotels allow check-in between 1:00pm-3:00pm, however some charge a fee for early check-in. Please check at the hotel desk to see if you may store your luggage at the hotel if you wish to explore the city on your own before check-in.
  • The time we mentioned in the itinerary is for reference only. Please refer to your guide on tour for the actual arrangement. The visiting order and duration might be changed according to actual and practical situation for better service.
  • This tour/activity is overseen by a select local operator in the region. Upon booking your tour or activity and after receiving confirmation, you will be issued an e-ticket detailing the local operator's name and contact information. If you require assistance finding a specific tour, please contact us for more information.

Pricing Info

Your reservation is always subject to confirmation by email, normally within one to two business days.

* Price for Single Occupancy applies when one person stays in one standard hotel room.
* Price for Double Occupancy applies when two people stay in one standard hotel room.
* Price for Triple Occupancy applies when three people stay in one standard hotel room, without an extra bed.
* Price for Child applies when child of 2-11 years stays as the 3rd person in one standard hotel room.
* Min. 2 pax

Reservation Info

    1.Immediately after submitting your reservation you will receive a Receipt of Reservation via email.
    2. Within one to two business days of submitting your reservation you will receive a status update email from us. If you need to book an airline ticket, we recommend that you do so after you receive a confirmation of your tour reservation from us.
    3. An E-Ticket will be sent to you via email as soon as details of your reservation are confirmed or your supporting information is received by us. We will provide you with all detailed information about your tour on the E-Ticket. Contact information for local tour provider will be included on E-Ticket for your convenience or re-confirmation purpose if re-confirmation is required.
    4. Simply print your E-Ticket and present it with your valid photo ID on the day of your activity to your tour guide. Please remember E-Ticket is your proof of purchase.

Terms and Conditions

    - Your purchase does not guarantee confirmation. Your purchase will initiate a reservation process. We will confirm with you via email within one to two business days.
    - Prices may vary due to availability. We reserve the right to make price adjustment without prior notice.
    - Please refer to our Standard Amendment, Cancellation and Refund Policy before you make reservation.
    - Please refer to Customer Agreement before you make reservation.
    - Local tour provider reserves the right to make modifications to tour arrangements including order of tour activities, hotel and its location if deemed necessary.

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