Highlights:• Lima, the capital of Peru, is situated on a plateau overlooking the Pacific Coast. It is a sprawling metropolitan city of over 10 million Peruvians and is a naturally perfect location for sampling the famed national cuisine with its vast base of ingredients and spices
• Lima offers relaxing tours to convents, churches, and historical plazas and centers and the impressive Pyramids of Pachacamac are just a 40km drive south
Highlights:Explore Peru's Heritage in 8 Days: Visit Machu Picchu, Cusco, Sacred Valley, and Lima's UNESCO-listed historic center, blending Inca and Spanish influences
Andean Landscapes and Inca Sites: Marvel at Moray's agricultural terraces, the salt pools of Maras, and the awe-inspiring Machu Picchu
Local Guides: Enjoy guided tours of Lima, Cusco, Sacred Valley, and Machu Picchu with convenient transfers and shared services
Stay in Comfort: Experience 7 nights of accommodation in Lima, Cusco, Sacred Valley, and Aguas Calientes, with daily breakfast and select meals included
Train Service: Travel to Machu Picchu aboard the Voyager or Expedition train, with optional upgrades to luxury Vistadome or 360 services
Highlights:• Devour fresh seafood on the beach
• Ride dune buggies through the desert before sunset
• Spend two nights at a desert oasis
• Spot birds and sea lions on a boat trip to the Ballestas Islands
Highlights:• Lima: Named as a World Heritage Site by Unesco, the Peruvian capital merges history and modernity. Its historic centre 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, Puka Pukara and Tambomachay.
• Chinchero and Ollantaytambo: Get closer to the millenary legacy and the Andean culture that live in these towns of the Sacred Valley, the heart of the Inca Empire.
• 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.
Highlights:• Lima. Named as a World Heritage Site by Unesco, the Peruvian capital is a sample of history and modernity. Its historic center maintains the colonial architectural complexes that coexist closely with the Pacific Ocean and a characteristic Bohemian essence.
• Cusco. The ancient Inca capital is a unique mix of pre-Columbian past with Spanish architecture. Its temples, squares and streets are surrounded by hills between which amazing sites such as Sacsayhuamán and Qenqo, Puka Pukará and Tambomachay are hidden.
• Maras. Its famous salt pools color one of the Andean canyons, rescuing an ancestral tradition of work and offering a development opportunity for the surrounding communities.
• Moray. An impressive Inca agricultural laboratory, where its concentric platforms allowed it to investigate the different microclimates within the empire.
• Machu Picchu. The "lost city of the Incas" is the reason why thousands of people arrive in Peru. Hidden among the vegetation, get closer to our past through its rooms, built in communion with the surrounding landscape.
Highlights:• Larco Museum. Considered one of the 25 best in the world by TripAdvisor, this museum houses an impressive collection of gold, silver, ceramics and pre-Columbian textiles. A mandatory stop in Lima.
• Cusco. The ancient Inca capital is a unique blend of pre-Columbian past and Spanish architecture. Its temples, squares and streets are surrounded by hills that hide amazing places like Sacsayhuaman and Qenqo, Puca Pucara and Tambomachay.
• Machu Picchu. The "lost city of the Incas" is the reason why thousands of people arrive in Peru. Hidden among the vegetation, get closer to our past through its rooms, temples, bridges and religious sites, built in communion with the landscape that surrounds them.
• Vinicunca. The 7-colour Mountain is a natural wonder that enchants visitors from all over the world. The accumulation of minerals during hundreds of thousands of years give it its particular and magical colouration.
Highlights:• Lima. Named as a World Heritage Site by Unesco, the Peruvian capital is a sample of history and modernity.
• Cusco. The ancient Inca capital is a unique mix of pre-Columbian past with Spanish architecture.
• Chinchero and Ollantaytambo. Get closer to the millenary legacy and the Andean culture that live in these villages of the Sacred Valley, the heart of the Inca Empire.
• Machu Picchu. The "lost city of the Incas" is the reason why thousands of people arrive in Peru. Hidden among the vegetation, get closer to our past through its rooms, temples, bridges and religious sites, built in communion with the surrounding landscape.
• Andahuaylillas. A unique opportunity: enter a work of art in the heart of the Peruvian Andes. Visit the San Pedro Apostle church, also called the "Sistine Chapel of America" for its Renaissance-Baroque style and the fascinating frescoes that decorate its entire interior.
• Lake Titicaca. It is the highest navigable lake in the world and its islands are home to several communities that keep their millenary culture alive. According to legend, it was the birthplace of Manco Capac and Mama Ocllo, founders of the Inca Empire.
Highlights:• Lima: Named as a World Heritage Site by Unesco, the Peruvian capital is a sample of history and modernity.
• Arequipa: Jewel of the colonial era, stroll through its streets full of buildings dating from that time. Gastronomic capital par excellence, Arequipa is surrounded by volcanoes like the majestic Misti.
• Colca Valley: Appreciate the elegance of the condors by planning on this valley and 4,000-meter deep canyon, one of the deepest on the planet.
• Lake Titicaca: It is the highest navigable lake in the world and its islands are home to several communities that keep their millenary culture alive.
• Cusco: The ancient Inca capital is a unique mix of pre- Columbian past with Spanish architecture. Its temples, squares and streets are surrounded by hills among which amazing places hide.
• Machu Picchu: The "lost city of the Incas" is the reason why thousands of people arrive in Peru. Hidden among the vegetation, approach our past through its rooms, built in communion with the landscape.
Highlights:• Ride dune buggies through the desert before sunset
• Spot birds and sea lions on a boat trip to the Ballestas Islands
• Check out some lesser-visited archaeological sites before hiking to a stunning waterfall in the Sacred Valley
• Wander through the temples and terraces of Machu Picchu with an expert local guide
• Take advantage of free time for optional activities
Highlights:• Lima. Named as a World Heritage Site by Unesco, the Peruvian capital is a sample of history and modernity. Its historic center maintains the colonial architectural complexes that coexist closely with the Pacific Ocean and a characteristic Bohemian essence.
• Cusco. The ancient Inca capital is a unique mix of pre-Columbian past with Spanish architecture. Its temples, squares and streets are surrounded by hills between which amazing sites such as Sacsayhuaman and Qenqo, Puka Pukara and Tambomachay are hidden.
• Chinchero and Ollantaytambo. Get closer to the millenary legacy and the Andean culture that live in these villages of the Sacred Valley, the heart of the Inca Empire.
• Machu Picchu. The 'lost city of the Incas' is the reason why thousands of people arrive in Peru. Hidden among the vegetation, get closer to our past through its rooms, temples, bridges and religious sites, built in communion with the surrounding landscape.
Highlights:• Lima: Named as a World Heritage Site by Unesco, the Peruvian capital is a sample of history and modernity. Its historic centre maintains the colonial architectural complexes that coexist closely with the Pacific Ocean and a characteristic Bohemian essence
• Cusco:The ancient Inca capital is a unique mix of pre-Columbian past with Spanish architecture. Its temples, squares and streets are surrounded by hills between which amazing sites such as Sacsayhuamán and Qenqo, Puka Pukará and Tambomachay are hidden
• Maras:Its famous salt pools colour one of the Andean canyons, rescuing an ancestral tradition of work and offering a development opportunity for the surrounding communities
• Moray:An impressive Inca agricultural laboratory, where its concentric platforms allowed to investigate the different microclimates within the empire
• Machu Picchu:The "lost city of the Incas" is the reason why thousands of people arrive in Peru. Hidden among the vegetation, get closer to our past through its rooms, built in communion with the surrounding landscape
Highlights:• Lima: Named as a World Heritage Site by Unesco, the Peruvian capital merges history and modernity. Its historic centre 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, Puka Pukara and Tambomachay
• Moray: An impressive Inca agricultural laboratory, where its concentric platforms allowed to investigate the different microclimates within the vast territory of the empire
• Maras: Its famous salt pools colour one of the Andean canyons, rescuing an ancestral tradition of work and offering a development opportunity for the surrounding communities
• Chinchero and Ollantaytambo: Get closer to the millenary legacy and the Andean culture that live in these villages of the Sacred Valley, the heart of the Inca Empire
• 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
Highlights:• Hotel Breakfast included
• Round trip train to Machu Picchu in Expedition service (PeruRail) or Voyager (IncaRail).Vistadome round trip train to Machu Picchu (PeruRail) in the luxury category
• All visits included in the programme: Vinicunca Trail & Machu Picchu on day 4
• Partial Cusco Tourist Ticket (BTC ticket) included
Highlights:• Hotel Breakfast included
• Roundtrip train to Machu Picchu in Expedition service (PeruRail) or Voyager (IncaRail)
• Vistadome round trip train to Machu Picchu (PeruRail) in the luxury category
• All the visits mentioned in the above itinerary: Casa Aliaga, Cathedral and Larco Museum in Lima; Coricancha temple, Cathedral, Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Puka Pukara and Tambomachay in Cusco; Moray and Maras in the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu
• Cusco Tourist Ticket (BTC ticket) included
Highlights:• Conquer the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu
• Meet the locals at an Andean homestay
• Witness soaring condors at Colca Canyon
• Sip pisco sours and devour fresh seafood