The Inca Empire existed for just a century, but in that short time it left a heritage legacy that has turned Peru into one of the most culturally rich countries in the Americas. For eight days you will get to know the main attractions of the country, from Lima on the Pacific coast to Machu Picchu, the ‘lost city of the Incas’, at the top of the Andes. Discover beautiful colonial cities, the ruins of ancient civilizations and explore some of the most spectacular landscapes on the planet, an unforgettable experience.
Breakfast: On days 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8.
Lunch: Days 4, 5, and 6.
Available in: Shared and private service.
Chinchero and Ollantaytambo: Discover the town of Chinchero and the Inca fortress of Ollantaytambo among other places in this historic area on the banks of the Urubamba River.
Moray: A mysterious archaeological site of Inca origin composed of concentric platforms with different microclimates
Cusco: The ancient Inca capital is a mix of pre-Columbian ruins and Spanish colonial architecture. Visit to the Temple of Coricancha, the Cathedral and the surrounding ruins of Sacsayhuamán, Qenqo, Puca Pucará and Tambomachay.
Machu Picchu: The lost city of the Incas is hidden at the top of an Andean peak and offers views not only of the mountain range but also of the mysterious Inca past.
Start this adventure with the appointment at the International Airport of the City of Lima, Peru. Upon arrival, our team will be waiting to take you to the hotel in the Miraflores district, undoubtedly one of the most attractive neighborhoods in Lima, located in the south-central part of the city. You will have the rest of the afternoon to rest or go out and get to know the first-class infrastructure, the friendly, modern and orderly environment, the tourist and cultural attractions that Lima offers, located on the cliffs overlooking the Pacific, accompanied by green boardwalks and sophisticated restaurants.
After breakfast at the hotel at the coordinated time, we will pick you up at your hotel, you will walk through the main streets, squares and avenues. Starting with the Parque del Amor in Miraflores, with a spectacular view of the Pacific Ocean. Then, you will have a panoramic view of the Huaca Pucllana, the ceremonial center of Lima culture, and in San Isidro, the city’s financial center, you will appreciate the Huaca Huallamarca, an ancient pre-Inca shrine. You will continue to the Plaza de Armas, where you will find the Government Palace and the Municipal Palace. You will visit the Cathedral and walk to the Convent of Santo Domingo, whose corridors were walked by San Martín de Porras and Santa Rosa de Lima in the 17th century and where their remains currently lie.
Breakfast at the hotel, at the indicated time we will pick you up at the hotel to transfer you to the airport and board the flight to Cusco. Upon arrival our team will be waiting to assist you and take you to the hotel. Afterwards, you will enjoy a guided tour of this charming city, which was the capital of the Inca Empire. The tour begins by visiting the Convent of Santo Domingo, which was built on the Inca temple of Coricancha, one of the most important sites dedicated to the cult of the sun. Ancient chronicles say that its walls were covered in gold leaf and filled with golden representations of nature. Then, visit the Cathedral, the most impressive monument in the Plaza de Armas. Then head towards the Cusco hills where the Sacsayhuamán fortress is located, whose imposing walls offer an impressive panoramic view of Cusco. Continue to Qenqo, an archaeological complex for religious use where it is believed that the Incas practiced rituals related to agriculture. Your tour ends in PucaPucará, in Quechua “red fort”, an architectural complex supposedly for military use, with multiple environments, plazas, baths, aqueducts and towers. It is believed that it was used by the Inca entourage while the leader rested in Tambomachay. This is how this day full of adventures will end.
After breakfast at the coordinated time, you will enjoy a guided tour of the few frequented treasures of the Sacred Valley of the Incas. We will start in Maras, where the salt lagoons create a dazzling setting, the contrast of its white wells with the green of the valley is imposing and unmissable for a spectacular postcard of the Sacred Valley of the Incas. You will continue towards Moray, where the view is impressive thanks to colossal concentric terraces simulating a large amphitheater, its usefulness: recreating 20 different types of microclimates, a measurement that ensured the agricultural production of the empire. You will continue the tour visiting Corccor, an ancient Andean community where you can appreciate the livestock and agriculture of the place, in addition the local residents will show you their techniques of weaving and dyeing traditional textiles, enjoy the magical experience by sharing with the families of the community some of your daily activities, enjoy a typical Pachamanca lunch in the area. At the end of the visit, you will return to your hotel in Cusco.
Breakfast at the hotel, at the coordinated time we will pick you up at the hotel. You will begin this great adventure by heading to the Sacred Valley of the Incas, along the route you will make some stops at viewpoints that will allow you to enjoy the beauty of the place, it is time to take unique and incredible photos. You will continue to Pisac Inca and Colonial. Visiting one of the most beautiful Inca archaeological sites in the Sacred Valley, at the top of the mountain overlooking the colonial town of Pisac. Walking tour of the colonial town. Time to shop at the craft market. The tour will then continue in Urubamba, where you will pause for lunch. Let’s charge your batteries! In the afternoon you will visit the fabulous archaeological complex of Ollantaytambo, important for the Incas as a military, religious and agricultural center. You will visit the Temple of the Ten Windows, the Ñusta baths, the Temple of the Sun among other places of interest. The postcards from the heights of Ollantaytambo will close this magical day in the Sacred Valley of the Incas.
The most anticipated day has arrived, at the coordinated time you will be directed to the Ollantaytambo train station, where you will depart by train to visit one of the 7 Wonders of the World. You will arrive at the Aguas Calientes station, where our staff will assist you to board the transport that will ascend an intricate path giving you a spectacular view of the Urubamba River that shapes the famous canyon. The Lost City of the Incas, Machu Picchu, will welcome you with its incredible terraces, staircases, ceremonial enclosures and urban areas. Energy emanates from all over the place. After a guided tour, you will have lunch at one of the area restaurants. At the coordinated time, you will return by train to the Ollantaytambo station, where our transportation will be waiting to take you to the hotel.
Free day for shopping, additional tours, personal activities or simply resting in the beautiful Capital City of the Inca Empire.
This day it’s time to say goodbye to Cusco, before leaving for the airport, have breakfast at the hotel and check-out, then our team will be waiting to take you to take the flight back to LIMA. We hope you have had incredible days full of adventures, many good times and new experiences, that you return home with souvenirs, many photos and incredible anecdotes to tell and remember from this trip through magical Peru.
A wide range of optional pre- and post-program excursions and extensions are available. If you have any additional questions, please write to info@peruandestop.com for prices and conditions.
Be sure to ask your embassy if you need a VISA to enter Peru (or any other country included in your itinerary). Peru Andes Top is not responsible if a guest does not have all the necessary documentation to enter the country. Foreigners traveling to Peru must ensure that their passport is valid for no less than 6 months to enter the national territory.
Comfortable and light clothing is recommended for visiting the coastal areas of Peru, while for the high Andean zone the use of warm clothing is recommended. It is not recommended that visitors wear sleeveless shirts, shorts, short skirts or short clothing when visiting religious temples or official buildings. Sunscreen, sunglasses, hat, and mosquito repellent can be very useful during your stay.
Peru Andes Top is not responsible in case of unforeseen events such as strikes, weather changes or natural disasters. Peru Andes Top, acts as an intermediary for the reservation of services, so that it cannot be considered responsible for the quality or suitability of the services, death, injuries, illness, damage, accidents, loss, theft, theft or loss of property, delay or any other irregularity derived, directly or indirectly, from the provision of services by the suppliers.
Peru Andes Top®. Design itineraries to provide participants with true exposure to the nature of the environment visited. Therefore, they involve an element of personal risk and potential exposure, which may result in physical or emotional injury, paralysis, death, or harm to the person themselves or third parties. The client understands that such risks simply cannot be eliminated without jeopardizing the essential qualities of the activity and therefore assumes them as part of the tour. The client agrees that he and/or she are aware of their physical condition and health and that with the knowledge of this he and/or she decides to undertake the aforementioned risks. The client excludes Peru Andes Top ®; from any liability linked to any accident or injury that may occur associated with the clients’ health, physical or other condition. AUTHORITY ON THE TOUR. At all times, the decision made by the guide or company representative will be final on all matters that may endanger the safety and well-being of the travel group. The client must at all times strictly comply with the laws, customs and currency and drug regulations of Peru. If the client does not comply with the above, or interferes with the good of the group, then the guide or company representative may order the client to leave the tour without resorting to any refund. Peru Andes Top ®; directly operates part of the services included in the program, but also makes arrangements with airlines, land (trains), hotels and other independent parties to offer you the travel services that you purchase. We do take all reasonable steps to ensure that organizations providing maintenance services meet our quality standards. However, these parties are independent suppliers over whom we do not have full direct control, so we cannot accept liability for negligence of the staff of these organisations. The participant waives any claim against Peru Andes Top ®; for any damage or loss of property, injury or death due to any act or negligence of any airline, ground transportation company, hotels or any person making any of the included services or accommodations.
It is responsible for the logistics for carrying out the activity, therefore, cancellations or modifications to the reservation at no cost must be made within a maximum of 48 hours prior to the tour, cancellations made within 24 hours prior to the activity, or if you do not show up, will be considered a NO SHOW. Without the right to reimbursement and a charge of 20% corresponding to administrative expenses.
Special program, the deposit for confirmation of services “is non-refundable under any circumstances.” Full payment one month before departure.
For cancellations/modifications made within 45 days prior to the package start date, the cancellation fees are as follows:
– 45 to 31 days – 50% of the price of the service
– 30 to 16 days – 70% of the price of the service.
– 15 days before the travel date or less / no show: 100% of the total price.
Before 45 days the cost for cancellation is: 170 USD per tickets, in addition to the administrative cost. We cannot give any compensation or refund for meals, rooms, excursions, etc. There will be no refunds made for canceled or unused services at all.
IMPORTANT NOTE: In the event that the client abandons the tour for any reason, extra expenses are the client’s responsibility and the company is not responsible for any refund.
