8 Day Peru's Machu Picchu and the Land of the Incas - From: $5,040
Trip Summary
Situated on the spine of a jungle cloaked granite peak towering some 600 meters above an entrenched meander of the roaring river below, Machu Picchu is sometimes shrouded in misty clouds pierced by the powerful equatorial sun. Enjoy picturesque Andean scenery and spot traditional villages as your train travels from the Sacred Valley of the Incas up to Machu Picchu. Extend your Peruvian adventure with a 4-day visit to Lake Titicaca to enjoy the deep blue waters, natural beauty, and living culture of Lake Titicaca, the world's highest navigable lake.
Highlights
- Travel to the Urubamba Valley, known as the Sacred Valley of the Incas
- Take the train along the Urubamba River up to Machu Picchu
- Explore the ancient Inca city of Machu Picchu with a local guide
- Visit the ruins of Kenko and the city of Cusco
Trip Details
Per Person Double Occupancy Price:
| April - November | $5,040 |
Based on two guests traveling. Inca Trail is CLOSED in February and is not recommended for travel during the rainy season of December - March.
(Note that prices may be higher during peak Holiday travel time from mid-December through mid-January.)
Departure Dates:
- Daily
Itinerary
Day 1
Lima
Arrive Lima. Transfer to Ramada Airport Hotel.
Lodging: Ramada Airport Hotel
Days 2 - 4
Urubamba Valley
Commercial flight to Cusco. On arrival in Cusco drive to the Urubamba Valley also known as the Sacred Valley of the Incas (elevation 8500 feet). Visit Pisac ruins and the local market in Pisac. The next day visit the town of Chincheros, a traditional textiles workshop and Ollantaytambo fortress.
Lodging: Tambo del Inka
Day 5
Machu Picchu
Transfer to Ollanta train station. Morning vistadome train to Machu Picchu. Afternoon visit Machu Picchu.
Lodging: Sanctuary Lodge
Days 6 - 7
Machu Picchu / Cusco
Spend the morning wandering the ancient ruins. Afternoon return to Cusco by vistadome train. The following day explore Cusco and the surrounding ruins of Kenko, the ceremonial bath of Tambomachay and the amazing fortress of Sachsayhuaman.
Lodging: Hotel Monasterio
Day 8
International Flights Home
Commercial flight to Lima. On arrival you will be met and transferred to your day room before a return transfer to the Lima airport for your international flight home.