This Pacakge is for the active traveler who wants to see Cusco, the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu from a different perspective, easy to moderate day hikes to/from your hotel(s), no camping. The trip starts out in Cusco, from there each day is filled with a different guided day hike experience to Machu Picchu with overnight accommodations in cozy small boutquie hotels enroute. This is an alternative way to see and experience Peru for the active traveler who wants to see Peru off the beaten track and visit some of the local areas that many travelers never see. This package also includes a 1-Day hike on the INCA trail into Machu Picchu with an overnight at the base of Machu Picchu in a local hotel in Augas Calientes.
Package includes: Sightseeing in Cusco, visit to Sucsayhuaman Ruins, day hike around the Maras & Moray area of the Sacred Valley, Day excursion to Pisac Ruins & Ollantaytambo Fortress, Day hike to the small archaeological complex at Pumamarca to Ollantaytambo, 1-day hike on the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu and the train from Aguas Calentes to Cusco. Click here for detail day-to-day itinerary.
Day-to-Day Itinerary
Day 01 - Arrival into Lima
Meet & Greet Lima Airport delivery documents
Overnight: Costa Del Sol Ramada Airport hotel.
Day 02 - Lima / Cusco
Breakfast at your hotel. Morning ride back to Lima Airport. Board your flight to Cusco. On arrival into Cusco, meet & greet Cusco Airport by local host and transfer to Cusco hotel. Afternoon walking tour of Cusco. Afternoon guided walking / city tour of Cusco During the walking tour of the ancient capital of the Inca Empire, visitors are easily caught up in the excitement of this city. The tour includes a visit to the Cathedral and Santo Domingo Church, passing through the city's main streets and the Plaza de Armas. You will walk through some of Cusco's most astonishing streets to reach the San Blas Church. (2h 1/2.)
Overnight: RUINAS CUSCO HOTEL
Day 03 - Cusco / Sucsayhuaman Ruins - Day Hike
Today begins with a tour to the Ruins of Sacsayhuaman. This day is an easy day of hiking with four increditable ruins on the outskirts of Cusco. This is an informative day excursion to see first hand what the Inca's were able to build. Afternoon return to Cusco. Level: Easy
Ovenight: Ruinas Cusco Hotel
Day 04 - Cusco / Maras/ Moray Day Hike
Morning departure by private transfer to the archaeological site of Maray for a scenic 1-day hike downhill into the Sacred Valley. Enroute you pass through the village of Chincheros to Moray. Moray is known for the the extensive circular terraces where the Incas once experimented with adapting plants to new climates and temperatures. From Moray follow your guide on the trail for approximately 1.5 to 2 hours to the colonial/Andean village of Maras, picnic lunch proivded. The trail continues down to the Saltpans, then onto the Urubamba River where you will be picked up and taken to Ollantaytambo for the evening.
Duration: One day - approx 8am - 5pm Moray - Maras 1.5 hours hiking, Maras - Salineras 1.5 hours
Level: Easy - Downhill Mountain biking option available.
Overnight: Ollantaytambo - Hacienda Del Valle
Day 05 - Ollantaytambo / Pisac Day Excursion
Today is a leisurely day to visit the small of Pisac and explore the Pisac Ruins. A visit to the remnants of Pisac known as Inca Pisac, which lie atop a hill at the entrance to the valley. It features an irrigation system, an astronomical observatory, and a solar clock and calendar (Intiwatana). The hillside is lined with agricultural terraces constructed by the Inca and still in use today. With military, religious, and
agricultural structures, the site served at least a triple purpose. Besides a country estate, it is thought that Pisac defended the southern entrance to the Sacred Valley, while Choquequirao defended the western entrance and the fortress at Ollantaytambo the northern. Day excursion will continue with a visit to the marketplace in Pisac, after lunch the tour continues to the village of Ollantaytambo for a visit to its impressive Inca fortress.
Overnight: Ollantaytambo - Hacienda Del Valle
Day 06 - Ollantaytambo - Pumamarca Day Hike
The morning tour begins with a tour of the CATCCO Museum and Cultural Center, From here, we continue by vehicle to the farming communities of Marcacocha, Huilloc, and Patacancha. In Marcacocha, locals demonstrate weaving methods dating back hundreds of years used to create unique pieces of the highest quality. The hike begins in the town of Huilloc, From there descend to the small archaeological complex at Pumamarca where it is believed that the Inca's used this site to control water distribution. Continuing along the Inca path, we observe agricultural terraces and views of the valley below. After walking approximately 2 hours we reach the town of Ollantaytambo.
Overnight: Ollantaytambo - Hacienda Del Valle
Level: Easy to moderate walking
Full day (9am - 5pm approximately)
Day 07 - Ollantaytambo - Inca Trail - Machu Picchu - Day Hike
Today begins with an early train ride to the Inca Trail where you will get off at mile marker 106Km. At this point we will star our hike, we will visit Chachabamba Archeological Group (2170 m.a.s.l.) Then we will walk until Winaywayna (2650 m.a.s.l.) per 3 hours aprox. (Box lunch). In the afternoon we will walk to Inti Punku passing through the sub-tropical flora and fauna surround us as we continue 2 hours to the Sun Gate, from where we see Machu Picchu. We walk down past the majestic ruins, then take the bus to Aguas Calientes to spend a relaxing night.
Level: Moderate / Dificult Walking Full Day (6:30am - 5:00pm approximately)
Option: Clients that DO NOT want to hike this day on the Inca Trail, can opt out of hiking and ride the train to Aguas Calientes, take the shuttle bus to Machu Picchu with the guide and wander around and head back to the hotel in Aguas Calientes for overnight. This option can be subsituted instead of hiking this day.
Overnight: Hatuchay Tower (MAP) B & D included
Day 08 - Machu Picchu / Cusco
After an early morning rise and breakfast, we take the short bus ride up to the Machu Picchu complex, where we will tour the the Sanctuary of Machu Picchu. As an option, travelers who have interest in hiking up Huayna Picchu hike, (additional cost). Afternoon return train ride back to Ollataytambo train station. Upon arrival a host will meet and assist you and transfer you to your hotel in Cusco.
Overnight: RUINAS CUSCO HOTEL
Day 09 - Cusco / Lima
Afternoon transfer to the Cusco airport. Flight from Cusco to Lima where you will board your international flight back to your destination.
Extend your Stay:
- 3 Day / 2 Night excursion to Puno from Cusco
- 3 Day / 2 Night excursion to Colcoa Canyon
- 3-day / 2 Night excursion to Amazon Jungle
Package Includes:
10-Day / 9-Night Package Includes:
• 1-Night hotel in Lima.
• 3-Nights Cusco hotel- 1/2 day guided walking tour
• Guided hiking day Excursion to Sucsayhuaman Ruins, Maras/Moray Day Hike,Pumamarca and the Inca Trail.
• Day Excursion to Pisac Ruins and Ollantaytambo Fortress
• 3-Night hotel Sacred Valley
• 1-Night lodging in Aguas Calientes with guided sightseeing of Machu Picchu
• 2-Days admission entrance to Machu Picchu with transfers to/from Machu Picchu
• RT Train from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes
• Sightseeing with English speaking guide as indicated in itinerary,
• Transfers and transportation as indicated.
• Intra-country Airfare: Lima/Cusco/Lima NOT included in land package price.
• International airfare from USA to Peru not include
Package Land Price: Call for Quote
This hiking / treking package is designed for the active traveler who wants to be independent but want the security of being with local hosts that meet and greet at the airport and transfers. Knowledgeable local guides are included for all day hikes and day excursions, they will pick you up at your hotel, proivde the transportation to/from the hiking trail, lunch and return to your next hotel. All the transportation has been pre-arranged and planned ahead of time for convenient smooth transition between cities. Intra-country airline schedules and train travel are also pre-arranged to coordinate with your day-to-dayitinerary. Moderate to luxury hotels can be added or subtracted depending on the budget. Hotels are added into the itinerary and chosen and arranged in advance with suitable locations for sightseeingand convenience of the traveler. Our local tour provider in Peru is available 24 hours a day for questions or emergency contact. Our independent hosted journeys are a perfect way to see Peru on your own.
Costa del Sol Ramada - Lima
Costa del Sol Ramada, first hotel in South America located inside an international airport, offers you the comfort and saves you the time in order to have a good rest, since we are a few steps from boardinggates we create the perfect combination: time saving, pleasure and rest. 130 rooms
Hotel La Hacienda Del Valle
La Hacienda del Valle is situated on the Inca´s Sacred Valley, in the small peasant community of Yanahuara, The hotel has located in the middle of Urubamba and Ollantaytambo road. La Hacienda del Valle has a distance of 12 Km from the Urubamba City and 15 Km from Ollantaytambo City.The hotel is surrounded by beautiful landscapes, rivers, gardens and corn fields, with the flat valley floor dominated by steep hills and snow-capped peakseasily seen from the hotel.
Hatuchay Tower Hotel
Located by the historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu, situated at the outskirts of Aguas Calientes with magnificent views of the Urubamba River and the impressive mountains that surround it. The mountain of the citadel of Machu Picchu is only 1.6 Km (1 mile) away and can be reached on foot or by bus which conveniently stops at the hotel entrance. The design and operations of the hotel fit perfectly with thenatural environment of its surroundings .
Peru Vacation Package-Inca Highlights
PERU - Summer Vacation - Nazca, Cusco, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu and Lake Titicaca
This Peru summer get-a-way vacation package is perfect for the traveler who wants to see the sights the highlights of Inca's in Peru with visit to Nazca for flightseeing, then on to Cusco and the Sacred Valley for a full day of sightseeing. Spend 2-days walking around Machu Picchu and 2 nights at visiting Lake Titicaca and the city of Puno with a visit to the Uros Islands. This package can be customized with additional days.
This package is designed for the active traveler who wants to be independent but wants the security of being with local hosts that meet and greet at the airport and transfers. Knowledgeable local guides for day excursions that pick them up at the hotel for sightseeing, pre-arranged transportation planned ahead of time for convenient smooth transition between cities for intra-country airline and train travel. Moderate to luxury hotels that are arranged in advance with locations suitable for sightseein of the city. Our local tour provider in Peru is available 24 hours a day for questions or emergency contact. Our independent hosted journeys are a perfect way to see Peru on your own.
Day to Day Itinerary 10-Day / 9-Nights
Day 01 - Arrival into Lima
Meet & Greet Lima Airport delivery documents
Overnight: Costa Del Sol Ramada Airport hotel.
Day 2 : Lima / Ica
Meet & Greet and transfer from your hotel in Lima to Ica along the Peruvian coast to Ica (a four hour ride). Transfer to the airport for a flight over the Nazca Lines. Are they merely huge figures or could they be extraterrestrial landing fields? Transfer to your hotel . The remainder of the afternoon is at leisure.
Overnight: Las Dunas Hotel in ICA
Day 03 – ICA / LIMA / CUSCO
Breakfast at your hotel. Morning ride back to Lima Airport. Board your flight to Cusco. On arrival into Cusco, meet & greet Cusco Airport by local host and transfer to Cusco hotel. Afternoon walking tour of Cusco. Afternoon guided walking / city tour of Cusco During the walking tour of the ancient capital of the Inca Empire, visitors are easily caught up in the excitement of this city. The tour includes a visit to the Cathedral and Santo Domingo Church, passing through the city's main streets and the Plaza de Armas. You will walk through some of Cusco's most astonishing streets to reach the San Blas Church. (2h 1/2.)
Overnight:: RUINAS CUSCO HOTEL
Day 04 – Cusco – Free Day (B)
Overnight – Ruinas Cusco Hotel (B)
Day 05 – Cusco / Sacred Valley (B, L)
Full day Tour of Sacred Valley. Morning departure for a drive through the fertile countryside to the colonial village of Pisac. During your visit to the bustling marketplace you will have the opportunity to bargain with the natives for many different types of Peruvian handicrafts and jewelry. After lunch the tour continues to the village of Ollantaytambo for a visit to its impressive Inca fortress. (L) (9h.)
Overnight: Hotel Hacienda del Valle
Day 06 Sacred Valley / Machu Picchu (B)
Morning Vistadome train ride through the sacred valley of Urubamba to the "Lost City of the Incas. Guided tour of Machu Picchu perched 8,200 feet above the valley, it was hidden by mountains and semi-tropical jungles for 400 years until discovered by Hiram Bingham of Yale University in 1911. Archaeologists believe that the Inca "Virgins of the Sun" took refuge from the Spanish Conquistadors here. Guided tour of the ruins upon arrival. Lunch is on your own. Afternoon free to explore Aguas Callientes.
Overnight: Hatuchay Tower Hotel in Aguas Calientes at the base of Machu Picchu
Day 07 – Sacred Valley / Cusco
Enjoy one of the most incredible sights on earth, the sanctuary of Machu Picchu. Take as much time as you need to study these magnificent ruins. Your names have been put on the list to hike the steep stone trail of Huayna Picchu, the pyramid-shape mountain above Machu Picchu for a breathtaking view of the site. Stroll to the Inca Bridge a secret entrance used by the Inca's army or walk toward the Inca Trail to find the historic Inti punku or Sun Gate. Afternoon at leisure to study these magnificent ruins. Bus and second entrance fee to Machu Picchu included. Huayna Picchu hike is available at additional cost. Afternoon return train ride back to Ollataytambo train station. Upon arrival a host will meet and assist you and transfer you to your hotel in Cusco. Breakfast included. Overnight in Cusco RUINAS CUSCO HOTEL standard double room.
Day 08- Cusco / Puno
Transfer to Cusco transportation bus station and board First Class tourist bus to Puno,Enroute the Bus stop at many of the ruins along with way with Lunch served.Approximately 9-hours.
Overnight: Casa Andina Classic (B,L)
Day 09 – Puno / Lake Titicaca
Visit to Uros Island (includes cultural activity - lasts approximately 30 minutes) Visit to the Uros Indian and Taquile Island at Lake Titikaka - This full day excursion will take you to the highest navigable lake in the world to visit the floating islands of the Uros Indians, considered themselves Lords of the Lake, and they were convinced they had black blood because they did not feel the cold of the lake and the winter. Continuing to Taquile where a native community of about 400 families still lives with the traditions of the XIV century that respect the principals of an Incan way life. Taquile is a very important site on Lake Titikaka for its a archeological remains, the sacred and ceremonial sites, the festive activities, their rituals and for the daily life of the inhabitants which is dedicated to farming, textile production and fishing. (L) (9h.. Overnight Casa Andina
Day 10 Puno / Lima
Morning free in Puno. Afternoon transfer to Juliaca Airport for flight to Lima. Upon arrival into Lima, check in for your international flight back to USA.
10-Day / 9-Night Package Includes:
• 1-Night hotel in Lima.
• 1-Night hotel in Ica, RT transportation Lima to Ica, hotel, Flightseeing of Nazca Lines
• 3-Nights Cusco hotel- 1/2 day guided walking tour
• 1-Night hotel Sacred Valley with - full day sightseeing of Sacred Valley
• 1-Night lodging in Aguas Calientes with guided sightseeing of Machu Picchu
• 2-Days admission entrance to Machu Picchu with transfer to Machu Picchu
• RT Train from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes
• Transportation from Cusco to Puno and sightseeing on Lake Titicaca
• 2-Nights accommodations Puno at the Casa Andina Classic
• Sightseeing with English speaking guide as indicated in itinerary,
• Transfers as indicated
• Intra-country Airfare: Lima/Cusco/Puno/Lima NOT included in price
• International airfare from USA to Peru not include
Package Land Price:
Land Price per person shared room w/twin beds: Call for Quote
Peru Airfare: Lima/Cusco/Juliaca / Lima
1 LIMA / CUSCO LA 2057 1110A 1230P
2 JULIACA / LIMA LA 2092 0745P 0925P
Approximate Airfare: Call for Quote
Hotels:
Costa del Sol Ramada - Lima
Costa del Sol Ramada, first hotel in South America located inside an international airport, offers you the comfort and saves you the time in order to have a good rest, since we are a few steps from boarding gates we create the perfect combination: time saving, pleasure and rest. 130 rooms
Cusco – Ruinas Hotel Cusco
Located in the historic and monument district of the center of Cusco. Conveniently situated two blocks from the Main Square and the traditional neighborhood of San Blas.
34 rooms
Hotel La Hacienda Del Valle
La Hacienda del Valle is situated on the Inca´s Sacred Valley, in the small peasant community of Yanahuara, The hotel has located in the middle of Urubamba and Ollantaytambo road. La Hacienda del Valle has a distance of 12 Km from the Urubamba City and 15 Km from Ollantaytambo City.The hotel is surrounded by beautiful landscapes, rivers, gardens and corn fields, with the flat valley floor dominated by steep hills and snow-capped peaks easily seen from the hotel.
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Casa Andina Puno
The hotel is located in the heart of downtown Puno, just 1 block from the Plaza de Armas and around the corner from Jr. Lima, the pedestrian-only boulevard that’s the site of most restaurants, bars and shops of interest to visitors. Only 5 minutes from the train station and the port of Puno – where boats set off to explore Lake Titicaca – and 45 minutes from the Juliaca airport .
The Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo is located steps away from the train station in Aguas Caliente. This hotel prides itself as a unique boutique hotel with lush walkways that lead the guest to the colonial-style cozy one and two story whitewashed cottages constructed with local materials, giving this 85-room hotel the feel of a lovely Andean village. This luxury hotel surrounded by the majestic Andean mountains and the Urubamba river sits on 12 acres of secluded of expansive beauty. The rooms are decorated in colorful regional authentic pre-Columbian artifacts which bring out the local culture along with alpaca blankets and canopies. Some rooms have Wi-Fi, marble sinks and private pools. Buffet breakfast and daily tea are served.
Guests at Inkaterra Machu Picchu can enjoy yoga lessons and guided walks. They can also enjoy reading a book from the lounge library by the fireplace or browsing in the gift shop. The main dining area and bar has a glass-walled view of the outdoor terraces with panoramic views of the river valley, surrounded by lush vegetation. The restaurant offers Andean cuisine along with the buffet breakfast and daily tea. The Hotel is one of the top choices for exploring Machu Picchu, exploring the the small town of Aguas Calientes and relaxing.
Inkaterra Machu Picchu Hotel Features:
- 85 rooms
- Phone with direct national and international dialing
- Hairdryer
- Private bathroom with pure spring water
- Heating
- Mijuna Wasi restaurant
- Hiram Bingham bar
- Several miles of ecological paths
- "Unu" Spa Andean sauna with massage room
- Reading room
- Ecomedia center
- Laundry service
- Room service (6:00hrs to 22:00hrs)
- Gift shop
- Fax and Internet
A Peru Family Soft Adventure tour package is an ideal vacation combining mountain biking in Puno, day excursions and hikes in the Sacred Valley and a one day trek on the Inca Trail into Machu Picchu. The entire family can join in on this active adventure vacation around the highlights of Peru. Only recommended for active healthy individuals with a sense of adventure. Not recommended for the under 12's. This package highlights the cultural aspects of Peru along with the “out of the ordiniary” parts of Peru many visitors never experience. This package include visits to Puno & Lake Titicaca, Cusco, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu and a day hike on the Inca Trail.
Brief Day-To-Day Itinerary
Day 01 - Arrival into Lima Peru. Overnight Lima.
Day 02 LIMA / PUNO
Fly to Juliaca with boat trip to floating Uros & Taquile Islands on lake Titicaca - Overnight Puno at the Casa Andina Private Collection.
Day 03 PUNO - Mountain Biking
5 - 6 Hour relatively easy and semi-strenuous ride with support vehicle from Juliaca to the Southeast portion of the Lake Titicaca located in the border between Peru and Bolivia. Return back by Puno overnight.
Day 04 Cusco / Sacred Valley - Urubamba Valley
Morning flight from Puno to Cusco. Pick up and tour Pisac Market & Ollantaytambo ruins. Overnight Ollantaytambo.
Day 05 - Urubamba / Sacred Valley
Moray, Maras Salt Pools and Authentic Quechua Village. Overnight Ollantaytambo
Day 06 -URUBAMBA VALLEY - Malaga Pass Mountain Bike
Head to Malaga Pass, (Optional) Mountain bike down to Santa Maria with support vehicle and guide. Overnight Casa Andina Private Collection.
Day 07 - Urubama Valley - Machu Picchu
Early morning train ride to trail head of original Inca Trail at mile marker 106. Hike the Inca Trial to Machu Picchu. Enroute box lunch. Overnight Inkaterra Pueblo
Day 08 - Machu Picchu / Cusco
Morning guided tour of Machu Picchu. Optional hike up Huayna Picchu. Afternoon train and back to Cusco. Overnight Cusco.
Day 09 - Cusco
Morning 1/2 day walking tour of Cusco. Afternoon free. Overnight Casa Andina
Day 10 - Cusco / Lima
Mid day flight from Cusco to Lima. Evening departure back to USA.
Detail Day-To-Day Itinerary
Day 01 Arrival into Lima Peru. Overnight at Ramada Costa del Sol Arrival.
Day 02 LIMA / PUNO (B, L)
Fly from Lima to Juliaca. Morning boat ride on Lake Titicaca to visit the Uros Indian and Taquile Island at Lake Titikaka - This full day excursion will take you to the highest navigable lake in the world, to visit the floating islands of the Uros Indians, considered themselves Lords of the Lake, and they were convinced they had black blood because they did not feel the cold of the lake and the winter. Continuing to Taquile where a native community of about 400 families still lives with the traditions of the XIV century that respect the principals of an Incan way life. Taquile is a very important site on Lake Titikaka for its a archeological remains, the sacred and ceremonial sites, the festive activities, their rituals and for the daily life of the inhabitants which is dedicated to farming, textile production and fishing. (9 hour tour) Overnight Puno at the Casa Andina Private Collection.
Day 03 PUNO - Mountain Biking
Morning departure and pickup at 7am travel by Van to city of Juliaca. Mountain biking tour begins from here as with support vehicle and guide. We began our biking tour by the northeast part of Lake Titicaca, riding extensive plains, small typical towns in the Andes dedicated to the agriculture and raising Llama and Alpaca. We take a short break at one of the artisan fairs of one the small towns on the way. Cross the Lampa and Ramis rivers, after a 2 hours of riding and arrive at Elestrecho de Arapa, with panoramic view of lake Titicaca. Our route is relatively easy and there are some ascents over some small hills with elevation gains of 600 feet or more. A support vechile will be available the entire trip. Lunch served enroute and the journey will end at the Southeast of the lake, arriving at the Huancane, Vilque Chico, Moho and finally to Conima village located in the border between Peru and Bolivia, Conima has a spectacular landscape where there are views of the northeast part of La Cordillera Real, crosses the Andes of Bolivia.
After 5 - 6 hours of mountain bike, approximately 20 miles. Return to Puno back by Puno overnight. Relatively easy and semi-strenuous ride.
Day 04 Cusco / Sacred Valley - Urubamba Valley (B, L)
Morning flight from Puno to Cusco. Meet and greet your tour guide at the Cusco airport. Departure for a drive through the fertile countryside to the colonial village of Pisac. During your visit to the bustling marketplace you will have the opportunity to bargain with the natives for many different types of Peruvian handicrafts and jewelry. After lunch the tour continues to the village of Ollantaytambo for a visit to its impressive Inca fortress. (L) (9 hour tour) Overnight Ollantaytambo.
Day 05 - Urubamba / Sacred Valley (B, L)
Moray, Maras Salt Pools and Authentic Quechua Village
Morning excursion to the Inca agricultural experimental center of Moray, famous for its sunken amphitheater, made up of four circular terraces, which appear to disappear into the earth like an artificial crater. The site was apparently an Inca agricultural research station designed for experimenting with crops at various altitudes (some of which run down to depths of 100 meters). It is believed that the terraces, built over containing walls filled with fertile earth and watered by complex irrigation systems, enabled the Incas to grow more than 250 plant species.
Continue to the impressive Maras salt pools formed by water emerging from a lake inside a mountain in the Urubamba Valley. An amazing view of evaporating ponds for the extraction of salt. Learn about ancestral techniques, which are still used, in agricultural, irrigation and salt-recollection tasks, as well as in Andean festivals and rites. After lunch, visit an authentic Quechua Village to feel the way of life of the Inca's ancestors. The Inca himself was a noble Quechua. They live off the land and are always wearing their colorful ponchos, see Quechua children scamper about while woman are weaving their family's clothes. (9-Hours tour) Overnight Ollantaytambo
Day 06 -URUBAMBA VALLEY - Malaga Pass Mountain Bike
Morning departure up into the high Andes past Ollantaytambo through the Tastayoc Valley to the Malaga Pass (4,650m). Crossing over the Andes we descend into the lush cloud forest of the Vilcabambarange. With the support vehicle and guide you have the option ride mountain bikes down the Andean road stopping to visit many of the Quechua families living in this highland cloud forest habitat. At the small Andean village of Santa Maria. Return back Ollantaytambo overnight.
Day 07 - Urubama Valley - Machu Picchu
Transfer from hotel to station of Poroy at 6:50 AM, we will take the train until the 106 Km. At this point we will star our trek, we will visit Chachabamba Archeological Group (2170 m.a.s.l.) Then we will walk until Winaywayna (2650 m.a.s.l.) per 3 hours aprox. (Box lunch). In the afternoon we will walk to Inti Punku, here we will have a spectacular view of Machupicchu, after that we'll keep walking to get Machupicchu but just for a moment because then we go down to Aguas Calientes by bus. After have the dinner we'll spend the night in a hotel. Overnight Inkaterra Pueblo
Day 08 - Machu Picchu / Cusco
We will take a bus from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu at 5:30 a.m. we will have a guided tour in Machu Picchu (2 hours aprox) them we will have some free time for take pictures and you could climb to Wayna Picchu or walk in Machu Picchu. After that we'll get down by bus to Aguas Calientes town where we'll take the train to Cusco . OPTIONAL: visit to Wayna Picchu.. Overnight Cusco.
Day 09 - Cusco
During the walking tour of the ancient capital of the Inca Empire, visitors are easily caught up in the excitement of this city. The tour includes a visit to the Cathedral and Santo Domingo Church, passing through the city's main streets and the Plaza de Armas. You will walk through some of Cusco's most astonishing streets to reach the San Blas Church. (2h 1/2.) Afternoon free. Overnigh Casa Andina
Day 10 - Cusco / Lima
Mid day flight from Cusco to Lima. Evening departure back to USA.
Package Includes:
- 1 Nights accommodations in Lima
- 2 Nights accommodations in Puno
- 3 Nights accommodations in Sacred Valley
- 2 Nights accommodation in Aguas Calientes
- 2-Nights accommodations in Cusco
- Meet and greet representative in Lima, Puno, Cusco.
- All transportation and tours as described in itinerary.
- Daily excursions and sightseeing as described in the itinerary.
- Full Day guided Mountain biking excursion in Puno along Lake Titicaca
- Vista dome train service from Ollanta train station to Inca Trail Head
- Guided Inca Trail hike into Machu Picchu
- 2-Entrance fees into Machu Picchu for 3-pax
- Return Train from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo
- Bilingual licensed tour guide for all tours and excursions
- Hotel taxes are exempt for foreigners visiting Peru
- Hotel accommodations and hotel service charge
- Baggage handling at airports and at hotels.
LAND PACKAGE PRICE: Call for Quote at 1-800-626-3483
CASA ANDINA PRIVATE COLLECTION CUSCO HOTEL PERU
The Casa Andina Private Collection Hotel in Cusco Peru is a semi-luxury full service hotel situated in the heart of Cusco and a great location for a 1 or 2 night stay in the central area of Cusco for walking to the Plaza de Armas and Koricancha. A small 2-story hotel with a Spanish style flare encompasses the traditional courtyard-facing rooms. Rooms are built around colonial-style courtyards with wooden balconies. Casa Andina’s gourmet restaurant features trational Peruvian dishes, fresh produce from the Sacred Valley and other Andean specialties. The colonial-style bar serves drinks in the evenings, which you can enjoy on the terrace. The lobby serves hot coca tea or mate de coca daily an herbal tea used to help travelers in Cusco coping with the altitude or help to prevent altitude sickness.There is also a lounge and reading room with a fireplace for guests to relax. The hotel is near the airport approximately 15 minutes.
Hotel Features and Guestrooms
Rooms are nicely decorated with dark woods and up-graded linens. All rooms and suites provide air conditioning and cable along with WiFi. Rooms include safes and coffee/tea makers. Complimentary wireless high-speed Internet access is provided. Televisions are equipped with cable channels. All accommodations provide desks and direct-dial phones. Bathrooms offer shower/tub combinations, makeup/shaving mirrors, and hair dryers. Additional amenities include irons/ironing boards and clock radios. In addition, housekeeping is offered daily and amenities available on request include wake-up calls.
A complimentary breakfast is served each morning. Wireless Internet access is complimentary in public areas. There is a 24-hour business center on site. The staff can provide suggestions for sights to see in and around Cusco. Staff is friendly and front desk, bellman, bartenders, waiters are multilingual. Laundry facilities, and a fireplace in the lobby. There are 94 guest rooms.
I would consider this a 3 ½ to 4 Star hotel. It has excellent superior accommodations, high level of personal service and a wide variety of guest amenities. Variety of dining and exceptional standard of quality and value. This is the kind of hotel you would recommend and go back to over and over. Service and food is consistently very good and the ambience is part of the atmosphere character of the area.
For reservations on this hotel call us at 1-800-274-0507 or email us This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Our company has wholesale room rates for our clients which are very competitive.
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Experience, first hand, the mysteries and enchantments that Peru has to offer. From Cuzco to Machu Picchu and Arequipa/Colca Canyon back to Lima, you will visit colonial cities, ruins, markets and regions that attest to the legacy of Peru’s ancient cultures. This program is one of the most popular trips in Peru with visits to the ancient Inca capital of Cuzco, explore the lost city of Machu Picchu, visit fascinating villages with stepped terraces dating from pre-Inca times. Then fly to Arequipa, its main attraction is the colonial heritage and Colca Canyon, the world's deepest, twice the depth of Arizona'a Grand Canyon, ideal to experience Peruvian rural lifestyles and watch condors soar from teh lookout points.
Itinerary | Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 Arrival in Lima
Day 2 Lima / Arequipa / Chivay (Colca Canyon)
Day 3 Chivay (Colca Canyon) / Arequipa
Day 4 Arequipa / Cuzco – Yucay ( Urubamba Valley )
Day 5 Urubamba Valley (Salt Pools and Quechua Village)
Day 6 Urubamba Valley / Machu Picchu
Day 7 Machu Picchu / Cuzco
Day 8 Cuzco
Day 9 Cuzco / Lima
Day 1 Arrival in Lima
Founded in 1535 by the Spanish Conquistador Francisco Pizarro, this colonial city became the political and military capital of the New World until it was declared the capital of Peru in 1821. We begin our tour of Colonial and Modern Lima, “City of Kings." Colonial sites include the lovely Plaza Mayor with its cathedral and palace, and the exquisite Torre Tagle Palace modern day seat of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Continue with a visit to the Gold Museum, a large private collection including examples of pre-Columbian gold, silver, ceramics, weavings and mummies. The second floor gallery contains marvelous collection of weapons, ceramics and textiles. Rest of day at leisure.
Day 2 Arequipa / Chivay (Colca Canyon)
Morning drive along the Misti and Chacani volcanoes takes you to the fertile and picturesque Colca Valley, once the second most important valley of the Inca Empire. En route, visit the Aguda Blanca National Reserve, Mollepunka prehistoric caves and colorful colonial Indian villages. After a picnic lunch, proceed to Chivay, the capital city of the Colca Valley for overnight. (L,D)
Day 3 Chivay (Colca Canyon ) / Arequipa
Morning drive to the earth's deepest canyon. Colca is twice the depth of the Grand Canyon and far more impressive. Visit typical villages with baroque colonial churches, and archaeological sites. Proceed to the lookout point, "Condor Cross" and see condors that nest in the steep canyon walls soaring down to the river where thermal springs spout water. After lunch, visit the medicinal hot springs of La Calera, and return to your hotel in Arequipa in the late afternoon. (B,L)
Day 4 Arequipa / Cuzco – Yucay ( Urubamba Valley )
Morning transfer to airport for the flight to Cuzco. Meeting & Greet services upon arrival and transfer through the Sacred Valley countryside of Urubamba to the Spanish Colonial village of Pisac for a variety of Peruvian handicrafts, jewelry and excellent bargains on Alpaca sweaters. After lunch, continue to the village of Ollantaytambo, an ancient fortress of temples and terraces that tower over the valley. Overnight at your hotel. (B,L)
Day 5 Urubamba Valley (Salt Pools and Quechua Village)
Morning excursion to the impressive salt pools formed by water emerging from a lake inside a mountain in the Urubamba Valley. Continue your excursion and visit an authentic Quechua Village to feel the way of life of the Inca's ancestors. The Inca himself was a noble Quechua. They live off the land and are always wearing their colorful ponchos, see Quechua children scamper about while woman are weaving their family's clothes. (B,L)
Day 6 Urubamba Valley / Machu Picchu
Following breakfast transfer to Ollantaytambo to board our train traveling through the sacred Urubamba Valley to Machu Picchu considered the "Lost City" of the Incas. Perched 8,200 feet above the valley, this significant archaeological find is situated along remote mountains, amid a semi-tropical jungle and therefore was hidden for 400 years until discovered in 1911 by Hiram Bingham of Yale University. From the train station, our tour bus will make the ascent to this ancient citadel to explore the temples, altars and more than 200 buildings. After lunch, time to explore on your own.
Return to the hotel for overnight at the Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo. (B,L,D)
Day 7 Machu Picchu / Cuzco
Morning free to revisit the ruins on your own. Lunch on your own, afternoon return back to Cuzco and your hotel for overnight. (B,L)
Day 8 Cuzco
Morning walking tour of Cuzco, afternoon free to explore the ancient city. Overnight at your hotel.
(B)
Day 09 Cuzco / Lima
Morning transfer to airport for the flight to Lima. (B)
Best time to go
Arequipa boasts Peru’s most pleasant weather with an average of 300 sunny days per year, making it a perfect destination year ‘round. Temperatures show little variations from month to month with average highs in the lower 70’s and lows around 50°F.
Cuzco / Machu Picchu season is May - December
What to do
• Colonial tours: Don’t miss Santa Catalina Convent and other colonial landmarks.
• Colca Canyon: World’s deepest canyon is a very recommended
Package Features
R/T airfare Lima / Cuzco
2 nights in Lima
2 nights in Yucay
1 night in Machu Picchu
2 night in Cuzco
Breakfast Daily
Lunch as per itinerary
Half-day Pisac Indian Market and Ollantaytambo Ruins
City & Ruins tour in Cuzco
Full day Full Day Quechua Village and Salt Pools
2-day Tour Machu Picchu, including train, meals and entrance fees
Transfer to / from airports / hotels
Locally hosted by English Speaking guide
Hotel tax and service charges
Features
1 night in Colca
Round trip transfers
Tours as indicated
Breakfast daily
Locally hosted by English speaking guides
Hotel room tax
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9day / 8 Nights Luxury Peru Package.
We are still receiving request for last minute accommodations into Peru for December and space is still available. This particular package we just completed for a client combines the luxury hotels to / from Cusco to Peru along with a 3-day extension to the Amazon. This Package is for the individual who wants nice luxury accommodations, good food incredible unbelievable sightseeing experience while visiting Cusco, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu and the Amazon. Great last minute suggestion to Peru before the Peruvian Summer months and monsoons come in January - April.
3-Nights luxury accommodations Cusco at the Inkaterra La cosona
1-Night Ollantaytambo- Tambo Del Inka Luxury Hotel
1-Night Luxury accommodations - Inkaterra Pueblo Machu Picchu
Sightseeing Sacred Valley, Pais, Ollantaytambo, Machu Picchu
RT Train to/from Cusco to Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu
2-Days entrance to Machu Picchu
3-Nights luxury accommodations Tambopata National Reserve Amazaon Inkaterra Amazonica
Sightseeing with English speaking guides throughout the trip out
Flights Lima/Cusco/Puerto Maldonado
Call and request pricing
10-Day / 9-Nights
Highlights: Mountain Biking from La Cumbre Pass in La Paz Bolivia down the ” Most Dangerous Road in the World “or “El Camino de la Muerte”, Catamaran Cruise on Lake Titicaca, Sun Island, Puno, High Plains Sightseeing from Puno to Cusco, The Sacred Valley, Pisac, Ollantaytambo, Train to Aguas Calientes, Machu Picchu and Cusco.
If you are looking for a unique vacation that mixes adventure with mountain biking in
Day to Day Itinerary:
Day 01 –
Day 02 –
Day tour of city of
Museums, open markets, and interesting corners of the city. Visit the Valley of the Moon, with its strange formations made by erosion and wind.
Day 03 –
Early morning taxi (taxi not included) to the pick up spot in
Day 04 –
Early morning departure from La Paz to Chua Bolivia, a small town at the edge of Lake Titicaca where you will board a your fully enclosed Catamaran for a day trip across Lake Titicaca to Sun Island where you will have time walk around before heading to Copacabana, the border town between Bolivia and Peru. After full day excursion on the lake, you will board a motorcoach in Copacabana which will take you to the city of
Day 05 – Puno -
This morning you will board your motorcoach for our 9 ½ hour ride to
Day 06 –
This morning your guide will pick you up at the hotel for a full day tour into the
Continue to the Ollantaytambo archaeological complex, the Incas built it as a fort that included a temple, agricultural terraces, and an urban area. There are two distinct sectors: The religious and worship zone, and the residential area. Ollantaytambo was an important administrative center with probable military functions if one considers the walls and towers. There are also traces of ancient roads and aqueducts. The town of
Overnight in a selected hotel at Sacred Valley Casa Andina or similar.
Day -07 – Sacred Valley –
Morning train ride through the sacred
Day 08 –
Early morning enjoy one of the most incredible sights on earth, sun rise at
Afternoon return to the train station for the ride back to
Day 09
Free day to explore the city of
Day 10 –
Afternoon flight from
Package Includes:
- Transfers from
- City tour of
- 3-Nights lodging in
- Guided biking tour of the “
- Transfers to Catamaran on
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- 1-Night Lodging in Puno, 3-nights lodging
- All sightseeing, entrance fees, meals as described with English speaking guide.
Land Price from: $1936.00 per person
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Does not include international airfare to
For Complete details about this trip contact us at Peru TravelPOINTS at 1-800-626-3483.....
Peru - Machu Picchu Combined With the Sacred Valley Offers an Affordable Vacation Package
Recently one our clients wanted to see Machu Picchu but they were concerned about price and they did not want to skimp on the number of days they had planned to visit Cusco and see some of the sites in the Sacred Valley. So we did a little digging and came up with a very fun itinerary that offered all the ingredients of the trip they wanted while staying within their budget. The key to this package is small boutique hotels in areas of the Sacred Valley that offer comfort, value and accessibility to one of the greatest wonders of the world "Machu Picchu". On a recent trip to Peru, my colleague and I visited a variety of different hotels along with an assortment of boutique small hotels that were very accommodating in the 3-star price range. These hotels along with the “shared” tours were the perfect combination for our travelers to experience Machu Picchu the Sacred Valley and stay within their price range.
9-Day / 8-Nights Travel Value Package to Peru
Day 01 - Flight to Lima - 1-Night Lima Costa Del Sol hotel
Day 02 - Flight Lima to Cusco, tour Pisac ruins, overnight Ollantaytambo Munay Hotel
Day 03 - Ollantaytambo Fortress visit, overnight Ollantaytambo - Munay Hotel
Day 04 - Tour Maras Salt Pools & Moray Terrances, Overnight Ollantaytambo Munay Hotel
Day 05 - Ollanta Train Station to Machu Picchu, Overnight Aguas Calientes - Inti Punku Inn
Day 06 - Machu Picchu, train to Ollantaytambo, overnight Pisac Pisac Inn
Day 07 - Pisac to Cusco, overnight Cusco Casa Andina Catherdal Hotel- Afternoon free
Day 08 - Free Day Cusco to walk around - ovnight Casa Andina Catherdal Hotel
Day 09 - Cusco to Lima flight. Lima to USA (international flight not included in land rate)
Price Per person: $1,399.00 per person land only
Trip Includes:
All hotels listed, RT Train from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes, 2-day Machu Picchu entrance, Sightseeing with english speaking guide as indicated, Transfers as indicated, All taxes and fee's. RT international Air not included in price. Airfare subject to dates of travel. Rates based on travel between September - November 2012. All rates subject to availability and change.
The Casa Andina Hotel Private Collection in Miraflores is an ideal hotel for travelers spending 1 or 2 nights in Lima or Miraflores. This hotel is conveniently located in the heart of Miraflores, a short 30 minute drive from Lima International Airport. . Travelers arriving late into Lima from an international flight will find the staff friendly and service oriented. The lobby has a contemporary design, and is one of Miraflores newer luxury hotel with all the modern amenities. This 17-story hotel has grand views over Miraflores and the pacific coast with 148 contemporary room, LCD flatscreen TV, an indoor pool, gym, salon, massage room, business center and meeting rooms.
Rooms are spacious with comfortable beds, flat screen TV and a nice design for the bathrooms. Hotel offers WiFi and internet connections along with 4 or 5 computers for guest use in the business center.
The restaurant is open around 6:00am for breakfast and it worth the dining experience. Nice buffet style with fresh fruits, omelet bar and assortment of different breads and dishes. Good service and good food, worth the trip to breakfast.
For reservations on this hotel call us at 1-800-274-0507 or email us
This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
. Our company has wholesale room rates for our clients which are very competitive.
Call us or email us for the best available rates. We are a U.S based company with contracted rates with hotels, tour providers, transfer companies, intra-country airlines to provide you the best rate and value for your trip in Peru. We have worked with quality our tour proivders and hotels for many years and can help you customize a Peru Vacation for your specific ideas.
