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Machu Picchu Tour packages - Package Overview

Machu Picchu Tour packages

About - Peru is home to snow-capped mountains, giant sand dunes, flocks of brightly hued tropical birds, postcard-perfect volcanoes and rocky Pacific outcroppings inhabited by argumentative sea lions. Welcome to Peru, a place continuously energized by fresh influences.

                         

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How to reach–Air France and Klm Royal Dutchconduct connecting flights from India to Lima it takes almost 21 hours to reach there.

Why choose us -  For people who want to explore the historical and natural side of travel in Peru with complete assistance and package cares taken by a company. We specialize in conducting such tours for detailed way. We are also bound to taking care of the best facilities in interest of the travellers like you we also have a team of travel enthusiasts who will take care of every major travel preferences once you start till it ends. We aim to provide best facilities, food and accommodation across the trip.

Overview – This 12 day tour package will take you across the major tourist sites of historical, natural and archeological importance of sites around in Peru that includes major destinations. We are pledged to provide you with a guided tour and informative knowledge with accommodation and transport facilities of your budget preferences during the trip.

Best time to visit –There are two very distinct seasons in Peru, wet and dry. May through October are considered the driest months of the year, with by far the greatest number of visitors in July and August. One can visit the country between May and September too.

From June to September days are clear and often spectacularly sunny, with chilly or downright cold nights, especially at high elevations. For trekking in the mountains, including the Inca Trail, these are by far the best months.

Itinerary for Peru Machu Picchu tour packages

Day 1 Delhi – Lima (B/L/D)

Fly from Delhi for your destination in Lima where upon arrival at  meet our representatives at the airport who’ll transfer you to selected hotel.After rest leave for sightseeing tour of Lima that will consists of Archbishop palace of Lima where the official residence and office of Peru's president, sits on the banks of the Rimac River. Proceed to Torre Tangle palace that is distinguished by two finely worked balconies in dark wood. These balconies (or miradors) adapt the European architecture to vernacular Peruvian tradition. Also visit Cathedral of Lima and wals of the ancient city. Return to hotel for overnight and sightseeing.

                        

                                                                                       (Archbishop palace of Lima)

Day 2: Lima / Puno (B/L/D)
Check out from the hotel after breakfast and transfer to Lima airport. Upon arrival in Juliaca you’ll be transferred to selected hotel in Puno. Later you’ll bevisiting the "Chullpas" of Sillustani, where the ancient Aymaras used to bury their high priests in cylinder-shaped tombs. Breakfast.

The sightseeing tour shall continue and you’ll be visiting Puno Cathedral and Yawari. Puno Cathedral is an Andean Baroque cathedral in the city of Puno in south-eastern Peru. It is the seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Puno.

Return to the hotel and rest of the day shall be free for leisure.

                         

                                                                                               (Chullpas of Sillustani)

Day 3 - Lake Titicaca (B/L/D)
Leave from hotel and proceed for Lake Titicaca for a motor-boat ride on that magnificent lake Titicaca (with a surface area of 8,300 km2) to visit the unique floating islands of the Uros which is the home for a "Water Tribe" for 100 of years now. Their lifestyle is based on the benefits of a unique plant: the totora reed (Scyrpus totora). They use it to build their homes, boats and even the floating islands they live on, periodically adding new layers of reeds.

From here continue to the natural island of Taquile on Lake Titicaca inhabited by quechua-speaking natives who have developed, through generations, both an efficient and original social system and a fine hand weaving technique.

                         

                                                                                                      (Titicaca Lake)

Return to hotel for overnight and dinner.

Raqchi had a great reputation as an important destination for pilgrims, a fact that explains the warehouses and other buildings around the temple that served as dwellings for priests, servants and farmers. Also visit to the largest and most beautiful temple built to commemorate Wiracocha Pachayachachi (maker of the wall), built on the splendor time of the Inca Empire, under the ruling of Inca Pachacutec who unified the Indians territory with a well organized administration and also established the use of the Quechua language on the people conquered by him. In Cusco, assistance at arrival to selected hotel. Breakfast & Lunch.

Day 4 Puno- Arequipa

Check out from the hotel after breakfast and get transferred to the airport for your connecting flight. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel. The city of Arequipa is the 3rd largest city in Peru and one of major importance in southern Peru. Commonly known as "The White City" for its numerous and magnificent temple constructions, convents, homes and palaces using white stone, this white rock is of volcanic origin and is intricately sculpted. It is a picturesque place that combines the beauty of the green countryside with the overwhelming presence of volcanoes and snow-covered mountains.

                   

                                                                                             (The White City)

Later leave for local sightseeing accompanied with our English speaking guide who’ll take you to the Convent of Santa Catalina, a fascinating relic of colonial times.

The most important and impressive monument religious construction of Perú, it was founded on September 1579, for Santa Catalina de Siena vocation. Its narrow streets, gardens and squares have Spanish names and remind the old neighbourhood of Granada and Sevilla. There are museums with important pieces like porcelain, religious ornaments, sculptures, pictures of different colleges.

Overnight at Arequipa.

Day 5 Arequipa – Colca

Check out from the hotel after breakfast at the hotel and depart for a full day journey to the Colca Valley. Several stops will be made for photographing the vicuñas in Pampa Cañahuas. Arrive at Chivay and transfer to your hotel.

Lunch and overnight at Colca.

                        

                                                                                                (the Colca Valley)

Day 6 Colca – Cusco

Check out from hotel after breakfast at the hotel and depart by bus to Cusco with stopovers at Racchi and Andahuaylillas.

Evening arrive in Cusco and transfer to your hotel. Cusco, a Peruvian region with the most beautiful views till endless sights. The city is the oldest city in western hemisphese that is surrounded by six mountains more than 6,000 meters high. It is the cradle of the Inca civilization. The city of Cusco is located exactly in the western part of the river Watanay valley, at an altitude of 3,400m. (Plaza de Armas) and is considered one of the highest cities in the world.

Overnight at Cusco.

                          

                                                                                                   (Plaza de Armas)

Day 7 – Cusco Sightseeing

After breakfast enjoy proceed for city tour with our English speaking guide who’ll take you to Koricancha, a wonderful Ceremonial construction built during the Incas heyday. Afterwards, we will visit the Cusco Cathedral. At the Cathedral, see the beautiful old paintings, including the famous painting of the Last Supper. Later on, drive on to the northern outskirts of Cusco, towards the Inca buildings such as Sacsayhuaman.

                    

                                                                                             (Cusco Cathedral)

Here, take a walk through the huge Inca walls, built with massive rocks weighing up to 180 tons, well-fitted with absolute perfection. Then, move onto another important Inca site known as Qenqo, a strange place with subterranean passages, hiding in its interior perfect carved stone s where the Incas probably mummified their dead. Later drive further up to visit the Inca Baths of Tambomachay and the military lookout point of Pucapucara, and finally back to Cusco.

Overnight at Cusco.

                         

                                                                                                      (Inca site)

Day 8 - Cusco – Urubamba – Cusco

After breakfast leave for full day excursion to Urubamba, the Sacred Valley of the Incas. The Sacred Valley of the Incas and the Urubamba are used inter-changeably to describe the valley that runs from east of Pisac to Ollantaytambo at the western end of the Valley. It is a narrow, winding valley with spectacular snow capped peaks constantly in view.

At the eastern end of the valley is Pisac. Best known for its Sunday market, there are now smaller markets on Tuesday and Thursdays. There is also an impressive set of ruins perched on the mountainside overlooking the valley. Stroll and bargain at the handicrafts market of Pisac.

After lunch continue to the archaeological complex of Ollantaytambo, an important Inca construction built during the Inca's heyday. This is an extraordinary Inca place where, besides the ruins, you can also see an amazing rock formation representing the Inca god Wiracocha.

Overnight at Cusco.

                        

                                                                                             (Ollantaytambo)

Day 9 Cusco - Machu Picchu

Check out from the hotel and for an early transfer to the station for a 3-hour train ride to Machu Picchu. Mysterious Machu Picchu, often called “The lost City of the Incas” is a stunning sight that will amaze and astound any visitor, and since it was not plundered by the Spanish when they conquered the Incas, it is especially important as a cultural site and is considered a sacred place. It was recently voted as one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.

Upon arrival, embark on a guided tour of the citadel. Visit the Main Plaza, the Circular Tower, the Sacred Solar Clock, the Royal Quarters, the Temple of the Three Windows & cemeteries.

Dinner and overnight at Machu Picchu.

                         

                                                                                            (The lost City of the Incas)

Day 10Machu Picchu - Cusco

Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy morning at leisure to explore on your own. You can opt to visit the Machu Picchu Citadel or hike the Huayna Picchu to receive the cosmic and tellurics energy that the Sacred Apu has (Entrance tickets not included for the second visit).

The hike to Huayna Picchu starts at the Sacred Rock and passes through a gate that is open from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. This - one to two - hour walk is steep but the path is in excellent shape, though the last 20 meters include a steep rock slab that is climbed with a ladder and a rope. The Incas built terraces here, and the airy summit offers a perfect view of the entire complex, which spreads out before the summit like a map. The view is unique and make for excellent scenic photographs.

After lunch check out from the hotel and return to Cusco by train. Overnight at Cusco.

Day 11 - Cusco - Lima

This morning, after breakfast check out from the hotel and transfer to the airport for your flight to Lima. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel.  Enjoy the morning at leisure to explore Lima on your own.

Afternoon, get ready to be dazzled with a visit to the Gold Museum. See a spectacular collection of Ancient Gold and the "Arms of the World Collection" from various pre-Colombian civilizations, some more than 3000 years old. Metal pieces &jewelry of incalculable value in Gold, Silver & precious stones used by the Incas - the children of the Sun god and monarch of the vast Inca Empire - are shown in this collection.

                         

                                                                                                     (Gold Museum)

The Gold Museum also hosts a valuable collection of old & modern weapons that ranks among the best in the world. The halls in this section show the Arms of the World collection of armours, uniforms and various ancient war tools and weapons from various ages in the world. Some of them are dated as long ago as 1300 B.C.

Return to your hotel. Overnight at Lima.

Day 12 Lima - Departure

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight back home.

The Tour Cost Includes:


•     Return group airfare for sectors as per the Itinerary.
•     All airport taxes & Government service tax.
•     Visa Services
•     Accommodation on twin sharing basis in hotels mentioned in the Itinerary or similar.
•     All transfers & sightseeing in deluxe coach as per the Itinerary.
•     All meals as mentioned in the Itinerary.
•     All entrances for monuments as mentioned in the Itinerary.
•     All Tolls and border taxes.
•     All tips to the Drivers guides.
•     Services of a Tour Escort throughout the tour.
       
 

The Tour Cost Does Not Include:


•     Any hike in the Airfare, Taxes, Visa Fees, Border Tax etc.
•     Incase of visa rejection. Visa fees have to be paid again for any subsequent application. This visa cost is not included in it.
•     Additional charges for overseas medical policy due to age factor.
•     Any expenses of any personal nature such as laundry. Mini Bar, Safe deposit vault or any beverages that is not part of the meal.

Hotels and accommodation

Lima

Deluxe

  • Señorio Gran Hotel 1800/night +51 1 3306152
  • Flying Dog Lima B&B –2000/night www.flyingdogperu.com +51 1 4470673

Luxury

Puno

  • Qelqatani Hotel–3000/night +51 51 366172

Arequipa

Deluxe

Luxury

Colca

Deluxe

Luxury

Cusco

Deluxe

Luxury

  • Hotel Pachacutec Cusco Inn – 2367/night +51 984 114 738

Machu Picchu

Rates

Deluxe

172862

Luxury

185300

Return flights from Delhi to Lima (multiple flights combination possible)

Time

American Airlines

Klm Royal Dutch

Air France

3 Months in advance

94,855

123,872

131,021

2 months in advance

94,855

123,872

131,021

1 month in advance

94,855

123,872

126,111

Passport and Visa Requirements

One can apply for Visa either online or through Embassy in New Delhi. We are pledged to take care of your Visa requirements when traveling to and from Peru with packages booked through us, still you need to arrange for following documents in order to apply for Visa.

  • 6 month valid passport
  • 1 visa form
  • Return confirm Air ticket
  • hotel voucher
  • last 3yr it papers/bank
  • Other papers as required and will be informed before you apply.

Terms and Conditions

•

The above rates are based for per person traveling and are applicable for Indian passport holders.

•

The above prices are calculated based on the lowest available airfare and current applicable taxes, and are subject to availability and change at the time of booking.

•

Rates are subject to change in any case of any changes in hotel taxes, ROE, transport rates, government taxes & entrance fees

•

Rates are based on current ROE and ROE will be applicable at the time confirmation Hotels Subject to Availability at the time of making Reservation

•

In case of unavailability in mentioned hotels, alternate accommodation will be arranged in a similar category hotel.

•

International check in time is 1400 - 1500 hours; check out time is 1100 - 1200 hours. Early check in / late checks out is subject to availability of rooms.

•

Tour package rates are not applicable during trade fairs, exhibitions and conventions. Additional surcharges applicable for the same

•

No amendments possible once land arrangements have been confirmed.

•

No refund for partly unutilized tickets. No refund for "NO – SHOWS"

•

Cancellation charges would be as per the company policy.

•

Granting or rejecting visas and immigration clearance is the sole prerogative of the concerned sovereign governments and we can only facilitate in the entire process. We shall neither be responsible in case of non-granting of such documents. Even if the visas are rejected, cancellation charges / fees shall be payable by the Client. There will be no refund, if the Clients, or any member of his party, is unable to travel due to the said reasons.
 

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Machu Picchu Tour packages - Package Rates & Dates

Machu Picchu 2016 2017, Machu Picchu Tour packages: Rates/Dates-Hotels

The Tour Cost Includes:


•     Return group airfare for sectors as per the Itinerary.
•     All airport taxes & Government service tax.
•     Visa Services
•     Accommodation on twin sharing basis in hotels mentioned in the Itinerary or similar.
•     All transfers & sightseeing in deluxe coach as per the Itinerary.
•     All meals as mentioned in the Itinerary.
•     All entrances for monuments as mentioned in the Itinerary.
•     All Tolls and border taxes.
•     All tips to the Drivers guides.
•     Services of a Tour Escort throughout the tour.
       
 

The Tour Cost Does Not Include:


•     Any hike in the Airfare, Taxes, Visa Fees, Border Tax etc.
•     Incase of visa rejection. Visa fees have to be paid again for any subsequent application. This visa cost is not included in it.
•     Additional charges for overseas medical policy due to age factor.
•     Any expenses of any personal nature such as laundry. Mini Bar, Safe deposit vault or any beverages that is not part of the meal.

Hotels and accommodation

Lima

Deluxe

  • Señorio Gran Hotel 1800/night +51 1 3306152
  • Flying Dog Lima B&B –2000/night www.flyingdogperu.com +51 1 4470673

Luxury

Puno

  • Qelqatani Hotel–3000/night +51 51 366172

Arequipa

Deluxe

Luxury

Colca

Deluxe

Luxury

Cusco

Deluxe

Luxury

  • Hotel Pachacutec Cusco Inn – 2367/night +51 984 114 738

Machu Picchu

Rates

Deluxe

172862

Luxury

185300

Return flights from Delhi to Lima (multiple flights combination possible)

Time

American Airlines

Klm Royal Dutch

Air France

3 Months in advance

94,855

123,872

131,021

2 months in advance

94,855

123,872

131,021

1 month in advance

94,855

123,872

126,111

Passport and Visa Requirements

One can apply for Visa either online or through Embassy in New Delhi. We are pledged to take care of your Visa requirements when traveling to and from Peru with packages booked through us, still you need to arrange for following documents in order to apply for Visa.

  • 6 month valid passport
  • 1 visa form
  • Return confirm Air ticket
  • hotel voucher
  • last 3yr it papers/bank
  • Other papers as required and will be informed before you apply.

Terms and Conditions

•

The above rates are based for per person traveling and are applicable for Indian passport holders.

•

The above prices are calculated based on the lowest available airfare and current applicable taxes, and are subject to availability and change at the time of booking.

•

Rates are subject to change in any case of any changes in hotel taxes, ROE, transport rates, government taxes & entrance fees

•

Rates are based on current ROE and ROE will be applicable at the time confirmation Hotels Subject to Availability at the time of making Reservation

•

In case of unavailability in mentioned hotels, alternate accommodation will be arranged in a similar category hotel.

•

International check in time is 1400 - 1500 hours; check out time is 1100 - 1200 hours. Early check in / late checks out is subject to availability of rooms.

•

Tour package rates are not applicable during trade fairs, exhibitions and conventions. Additional surcharges applicable for the same

•

No amendments possible once land arrangements have been confirmed.

•

No refund for partly unutilized tickets. No refund for "NO – SHOWS"

•

Cancellation charges would be as per the company policy.

•

Granting or rejecting visas and immigration clearance is the sole prerogative of the concerned sovereign governments and we can only facilitate in the entire process. We shall neither be responsible in case of non-granting of such documents. Even if the visas are rejected, cancellation charges / fees shall be payable by the Client. There will be no refund, if the Clients, or any member of his party, is unable to travel due to the said reasons.

 
Machu Picchu Tour packages - Package Inclusion

Machu Picchu 2016 2017, Machu Picchu Tour packages: Cost Inclusion

The Tour Cost Includes:


•     Return group airfare for sectors as per the Itinerary.
•     All airport taxes & Government service tax.
•     Visa Services
•     Accommodation on twin sharing basis in hotels mentioned in the Itinerary or similar.
•     All transfers & sightseeing in deluxe coach as per the Itinerary.
•     All meals as mentioned in the Itinerary.
•     All entrances for monuments as mentioned in the Itinerary.
•     All Tolls and border taxes.
•     All tips to the Drivers guides.
•     Services of a Tour Escort throughout the tour.
       
 

The Tour Cost Does Not Include:


•     Any hike in the Airfare, Taxes, Visa Fees, Border Tax etc.
•     Incase of visa rejection. Visa fees have to be paid again for any subsequent application. This visa cost is not included in it.
•     Additional charges for overseas medical policy due to age factor.
•     Any expenses of any personal nature such as laundry. Mini Bar, Safe deposit vault or any beverages that is not part of the meal.

Hotels and accommodation

Lima

Deluxe

  • Señorio Gran Hotel 1800/night +51 1 3306152
  • Flying Dog Lima B&B –2000/night www.flyingdogperu.com +51 1 4470673

Luxury

Puno

  • Qelqatani Hotel–3000/night +51 51 366172

Arequipa

Deluxe

Luxury

Colca

Deluxe

Luxury

Cusco

Deluxe

Luxury

  • Hotel Pachacutec Cusco Inn – 2367/night +51 984 114 738

Machu Picchu

Rates

Deluxe

172862

Luxury

185300

Return flights from Delhi to Lima (multiple flights combination possible)

Time

American Airlines

Klm Royal Dutch

Air France

3 Months in advance

94,855

123,872

131,021

2 months in advance

94,855

123,872

131,021

1 month in advance

94,855

123,872

126,111

Passport and Visa Requirements

One can apply for Visa either online or through Embassy in New Delhi. We are pledged to take care of your Visa requirements when traveling to and from Peru with packages booked through us, still you need to arrange for following documents in order to apply for Visa.

  • 6 month valid passport
  • 1 visa form
  • Return confirm Air ticket
  • hotel voucher
  • last 3yr it papers/bank
  • Other papers as required and will be informed before you apply.

Terms and Conditions

•

The above rates are based for per person traveling and are applicable for Indian passport holders.

•

The above prices are calculated based on the lowest available airfare and current applicable taxes, and are subject to availability and change at the time of booking.

•

Rates are subject to change in any case of any changes in hotel taxes, ROE, transport rates, government taxes & entrance fees

•

Rates are based on current ROE and ROE will be applicable at the time confirmation Hotels Subject to Availability at the time of making Reservation

•

In case of unavailability in mentioned hotels, alternate accommodation will be arranged in a similar category hotel.

•

International check in time is 1400 - 1500 hours; check out time is 1100 - 1200 hours. Early check in / late checks out is subject to availability of rooms.

•

Tour package rates are not applicable during trade fairs, exhibitions and conventions. Additional surcharges applicable for the same

•

No amendments possible once land arrangements have been confirmed.

•

No refund for partly unutilized tickets. No refund for "NO – SHOWS"

•

Cancellation charges would be as per the company policy.

•

Granting or rejecting visas and immigration clearance is the sole prerogative of the concerned sovereign governments and we can only facilitate in the entire process. We shall neither be responsible in case of non-granting of such documents. Even if the visas are rejected, cancellation charges / fees shall be payable by the Client. There will be no refund, if the Clients, or any member of his party, is unable to travel due to the said reasons.

 
Machu Picchu Tour packages - Package Itinerary

Machu Picchu 2016 2017, Machu Picchu Tour packages: Tour Itinerary

Day 1 Delhi – Lima (B/L/D)

Fly from Delhi for your destination in Lima where upon arrival at  meet our representatives at the airport who’ll transfer you to selected hotel.After rest leave for sightseeing tour of Lima that will consists of Archbishop palace of Lima where the official residence and office of Peru's president, sits on the banks of the Rimac River. Proceed to Torre Tangle palace that is distinguished by two finely worked balconies in dark wood. These balconies (or miradors) adapt the European architecture to vernacular Peruvian tradition. Also visit Cathedral of Lima and wals of the ancient city. Return to hotel for overnight and sightseeing.

Day 2: Lima / Puno (B/L/D)
Check out from the hotel after breakfast and transfer to Lima airport. Upon arrival in Juliaca you’ll be transferred to selected hotel in Puno. Later you’ll bevisiting the "Chullpas" of Sillustani, where the ancient Aymaras used to bury their high priests in cylinder-shaped tombs. Breakfast.

The sightseeing tour shall continue and you’ll be visiting Puno Cathedral and Yawari. Puno Cathedral is an Andean Baroque cathedral in the city of Puno in south-eastern Peru. It is the seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Puno.

Return to the hotel and rest of the day shall be free for leisure.

Day 3 - Lake Titicaca (B/L/D)
Leave from hotel and proceed for Lake Titicaca for a motor-boat ride on that magnificent lake Titicaca (with a surface area of 8,300 km2) to visit the unique floating islands of the Uros which is the home for a "Water Tribe" for 100 of years now. Their lifestyle is based on the benefits of a unique plant: the totora reed (Scyrpus totora). They use it to build their homes, boats and even the floating islands they live on, periodically adding new layers of reeds.

From here continue to the natural island of Taquile on Lake Titicaca inhabited by quechua-speaking natives who have developed, through generations, both an efficient and original social system and a fine hand weaving technique.

Return to hotel for overnight and dinner.

Raqchi had a great reputation as an important destination for pilgrims, a fact that explains the warehouses and other buildings around the temple that served as dwellings for priests, servants and farmers. Also visit to the largest and most beautiful temple built to commemorate Wiracocha Pachayachachi (maker of the wall), built on the splendor time of the Inca Empire, under the ruling of Inca Pachacutec who unified the Indians territory with a well organized administration and also established the use of the Quechua language on the people conquered by him. In Cusco, assistance at arrival to selected hotel. Breakfast & Lunch.

Day 4 Puno- Arequipa

Check out from the hotel after breakfast and get transferred to the airport for your connecting flight. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel. The city of Arequipa is the 3rd largest city in Peru and one of major importance in southern Peru. Commonly known as "The White City" for its numerous and magnificent temple constructions, convents, homes and palaces using white stone, this white rock is of volcanic origin and is intricately sculpted. It is a picturesque place that combines the beauty of the green countryside with the overwhelming presence of volcanoes and snow-covered mountains.

Later leave for local sightseeing accompanied with our English speaking guide who’ll take you to the Convent of Santa Catalina, a fascinating relic of colonial times.

The most important and impressive monument religious construction of Perú, it was founded on September 1579, for Santa Catalina de Siena vocation. Its narrow streets, gardens and squares have Spanish names and remind the old neighbourhood of Granada and Sevilla. There are museums with important pieces like porcelain, religious ornaments, sculptures, pictures of different colleges.

Overnight at Arequipa.

Day 5 Arequipa – Colca

Check out from the hotel after breakfast at the hotel and depart for a full day journey to the Colca Valley. Several stops will be made for photographing the vicuñas in Pampa Cañahuas. Arrive at Chivay and transfer to your hotel.

Lunch and overnight at Colca.

Day 6 Colca – Cusco

Check out from hotel after breakfast at the hotel and depart by bus to Cusco with stopovers at Racchi and Andahuaylillas.

Evening arrive in Cusco and transfer to your hotel. Cusco, a Peruvian region with the most beautiful views till endless sights. The city is the oldest city in western hemisphese that is surrounded by six mountains more than 6,000 meters high. It is the cradle of the Inca civilization. The city of Cusco is located exactly in the western part of the river Watanay valley, at an altitude of 3,400m. (Plaza de Armas) and is considered one of the highest cities in the world.

Overnight at Cusco.

Day 7 – Cusco Sightseeing

After breakfast enjoy proceed for city tour with our English speaking guide who’ll take you to Koricancha, a wonderful Ceremonial construction built during the Incas heyday. Afterwards, we will visit the Cusco Cathedral. At the Cathedral, see the beautiful old paintings, including the famous painting of the Last Supper. Later on, drive on to the northern outskirts of Cusco, towards the Inca buildings such as Sacsayhuaman.

Here, take a walk through the huge Inca walls, built with massive rocks weighing up to 180 tons, well-fitted with absolute perfection. Then, move onto another important Inca site known as Qenqo, a strange place with subterranean passages, hiding in its interior perfect carved stone s where the Incas probably mummified their dead. Later drive further up to visit the Inca Baths of Tambomachay and the military lookout point of Pucapucara, and finally back to Cusco.

Overnight at Cusco.

Day 8 - Cusco – Urubamba – Cusco

After breakfast leave for full day excursion to Urubamba, the Sacred Valley of the Incas. The Sacred Valley of the Incas and the Urubamba are used inter-changeably to describe the valley that runs from east of Pisac to Ollantaytambo at the western end of the Valley. It is a narrow, winding valley with spectacular snow capped peaks constantly in view.

At the eastern end of the valley is Pisac. Best known for its Sunday market, there are now smaller markets on Tuesday and Thursdays. There is also an impressive set of ruins perched on the mountainside overlooking the valley. Stroll and bargain at the handicrafts market of Pisac.

After lunch continue to the archaeological complex of Ollantaytambo, an important Inca construction built during the Inca's heyday. This is an extraordinary Inca place where, besides the ruins, you can also see an amazing rock formation representing the Inca god Wiracocha.

Overnight at Cusco.

Day 9 Cusco - Machu Picchu

Check out from the hotel and for an early transfer to the station for a 3-hour train ride to Machu Picchu. Mysterious Machu Picchu, often called “The lost City of the Incas” is a stunning sight that will amaze and astound any visitor, and since it was not plundered by the Spanish when they conquered the Incas, it is especially important as a cultural site and is considered a sacred place. It was recently voted as one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.

Upon arrival, embark on a guided tour of the citadel. Visit the Main Plaza, the Circular Tower, the Sacred Solar Clock, the Royal Quarters, the Temple of the Three Windows & cemeteries.

Dinner and overnight at Machu Picchu.

Day 10Machu Picchu - Cusco

Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy morning at leisure to explore on your own. You can opt to visit the Machu Picchu Citadel or hike the Huayna Picchu to receive the cosmic and tellurics energy that the Sacred Apu has (Entrance tickets not included for the second visit).

The hike to Huayna Picchu starts at the Sacred Rock and passes through a gate that is open from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. This - one to two - hour walk is steep but the path is in excellent shape, though the last 20 meters include a steep rock slab that is climbed with a ladder and a rope. The Incas built terraces here, and the airy summit offers a perfect view of the entire complex, which spreads out before the summit like a map. The view is unique and make for excellent scenic photographs.

After lunch check out from the hotel and return to Cusco by train. Overnight at Cusco.

Day 11 - Cusco - Lima

This morning, after breakfast check out from the hotel and transfer to the airport for your flight to Lima. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel.  Enjoy the morning at leisure to explore Lima on your own.

Afternoon, get ready to be dazzled with a visit to the Gold Museum. See a spectacular collection of Ancient Gold and the "Arms of the World Collection" from various pre-Colombian civilizations, some more than 3000 years old. Metal pieces &jewelry of incalculable value in Gold, Silver & precious stones used by the Incas - the children of the Sun god and monarch of the vast Inca Empire - are shown in this collection.

The Gold Museum also hosts a valuable collection of old & modern weapons that ranks among the best in the world. The halls in this section show the Arms of the World collection of armours, uniforms and various ancient war tools and weapons from various ages in the world. Some of them are dated as long ago as 1300 B.C.

Return to your hotel. Overnight at Lima.

Day 12 Lima - Departure

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight back home.