Peru Classic - Mini Escape Tour

The Destination background

Cuzco, the ancient capital of the Incas is regarded as the oldest inhabited city of the Americas which was subsequently built upon by the Spanish Conquistadores in the 16th century. The invaders erected grand colonial mansions and beautiful cathedrals and churches on the old palaces of the Incas. Considered the most important pre-colonial city in the Americas, Cuzco is also the gateway to Machu Picchu, the new seventh wonder of the world.

Machu Picchu, the lost city of the Incas, was a religious centre built on the saddle of a mountain high in the Andes which today is accessed by train or for the more adventurous among you, by a 4 day trek popularly known as the Inca Trail.

Full Itinerary

• Day 1. Lima

  Arrival in Lima. Reception and private transfer to your hotel.

• Day 2. Lima - Cuzco (B)

  After breakfast, private transfer to the airport for your flight to Cuzco, reception and private transfer to your hotel. Free day to rest and acclimatize to the high altitude.

• Day 3. Cuzco - Sacred Valley (B & L)

  Full-day private excursion to the Urubamba, the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Visit the village of Pisac, founded during Colonial times. On Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays the Indians barter their products, and artisans from all over the area sell their woven alpaca wool blankets and ponchos, engraved gourds, antique reproductions and jewellery. On Sundays, it is also the meeting place for the local Mayors of the region, who come dressed in their traditional costumes, to attend morning mass. After a lunch, a visit to Ollantaytambo, the only Inca town which is still inhabited. Explore the ruins above Ollantaytambo before overnight accommodation at your hotel.

• Day 4. Sacred Valley - Machu Picchu (B)

  An early transfer to the train station for the 7.30 AM Vistadome train to Aguas Calientes. Met by your guide upon arrival and transfer by bus up to the ruins (25 minutes) for a private guided visit of the most spectacular ancient city in the world. This fabulous city contains houses, temples, warehouses, a large central square; and all connected by narrow roads and steps that are surrounded by terraces cut into the mountain side. After the tour, free time to enjoy this spiritual wonder. Opportunity for a guided trek (approx 1 hour) up to the sungate (Intipunku), which is a part of the Inca Trail, for a magical view of the sanctuary or alternatively an unguided climb to the top of Wayna Picchu, with a magnificent view of the whole Sanctuary (recommended for fit individuals only). Return in the afternoon by train to Cuzco and transfer to your hotel.

• Day 5. Cuzco - Lima (B)

  After breakfast, transfer to the airport for the return flight to Lima. Reception for a private city tour of modern and colonial Lima, declared a UNESCO world heritage site in 1991. The tour includes a visit to the Cathedral, Main Square, San Francisco Convent and its Catacombs, and the residential areas of San Isidro and Miraflores. Return transfer to the airport for your return flight home.

End of our services.

Tour Prices

• US$1111.00 - based on two people sharing.
• Single supplement US$500.00

Domestic Flights (Lima - Cuzco - Lima) per person: US$340.00

Additional days and tours available upon request.

Tour Price Includes:

• Accommodation in double rooms at selected hotels.
• All meals as indicated in the itinerary.
• Transfers, tours and excursions as per itinerary based on private service with English speaking guides.
• Vistadome train tickets.
• All entrance fees.

Tour Price Does Not Include:

• International flight to Peru and US$31.00 tax for all International air departures.
• All domestic flights require a US$6.00 charge (airport tax).
• Personal expenses such as telephone bills, laundry expenses, beverages, etc,
• Insurance against theft, loss, illness and/or accident etc.
• Baggage porterage and other extras not specified.

Hotels

Lima Hotels

Exclusive Hotel. (Subject to availability.)

Sacred Valley Hotels

Pakaritampu Hotel. (Subject to availability.)

Cuzco Hotels

Picoaga. (Subject to availability.)

Trains

Vistadome train. (Upgrade to Hiram Bingham train subject to availability.)