Peru & Machu Picchu Adventure

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Up the altitude and dive into jungles, cities and ancient ruins on this adventure through the heart of Peru. After living like a local in Lima, you’ll journey to Cuzco and Machu Picchu, where you can learn about its mysterious past, watch the sunrise and, most importantly, pet a llama.
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Hike to the Sun Gate for epic views of Machu Picchu
    • Explore the Sacred Valley of the Incas, rich in Peruvian tradition
    • Pet llamas and alpacas; learn the difference between the two
    • Explore Cusco, a modern city at a staggering elevation of 11,150 feet
    • Visit several Incan archaeological sites, including the fortress of Sacsayhuaman

What's this trip about?

    Up the altitude and dive into jungles, cities and ancient ruins on this adventure through the heart of Peru. After living like a local in Lima, you’ll journey to Cuzco and Machu Picchu, where you can learn about its mysterious past, watch the sunrise and, most importantly, pet a llama.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeStandard Group - 25 + people
Age range18 to 28 years
Flights and transportRound trip airfare and all internal transport included
Start CityLima
End CityLima

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Education / Learning
  • National Parks
  • Nature & Wildlife

Destinations

  • South America
  • Peru

Attractions

  • Andes Mountains
  • Inca Trail
  • Lima
  • Machu Picchu
  • Ollantaytambo

Activities

  • Culture
  • History
  • Nature

Trip includes

    • Round-trip flights & airport transfers
    • Multilingual Tour Director & local guides
    • Private motorcoach
    • 9 nights in hand-picked accommodations
    • Welcome Mixer with appetizers & drinks
    • Daily breakfast & three-course Farewell Dinner
    • Entrance to Machu Picchu & other select attractions

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1: Flight

Board your flight, and arrive in Lima late tonight. After you get through customs, your Tour Director will be there to take you to the hotel.

Day 2: Sightseeing tour of Lima

Today, a local guide will lead you on a tour of both the modern and colonial quarters of Lima. Lima was once the center of “the New World,” and is now a bustling metropolis. The city is home to many of South America’s best museums, swankiest shops and tastiest restaur...

Day 3: Travel to Cuzco

Wake up and head to Lima’s airport for a flight to Cuzco, the center of Incan culture and a beautiful Spanish colonial city. The entire city is located about 11,200 feet above sea level, and boasts some amazing local food and shopping. This afternoon, check in at your hotel and do some exploring on your own.

Day 4: Sightseeing tour of Cuzco

On today’s guided sightseeing tour, you’ll stop by the old Spanish cathedral, La Merced Church, and the extravagant Koricancha Temple, which was once fully covered in gold and serves as a testament to the wealth and power of the Incas. Later, venture off to three sepa...

Day 5: Sacred Valley of the Incas

A local guide leads you on a full-day sightseeing tour of the Sacred Valley of the Incas, nestled between Cuzco, Machu Picchu and the surrounding Andes Mountains. The valley is rich in ruins and traditional, native villages and is in some ways even more historically i...

Day 6: Experience Machu Picchu

Today, take a train ride through the lush valleys that lead to Machu Picchu, the “Lost City of the Incas.” You will be staying the night at the foot of the mountain in the town of Aguas Calientes. Machu Picchu is completely hidden from the valley floor and is truly on...

Day 7

Excursion:

Sunrise Return to Machu Picchu Extra Cost

If you didn't get enough Machu Picchu yesterday (we don't blame you), you'll have a chance to go back today. Get up bright and early to beat the crowds, and enjoy the quiet, unobstructed beauty of the ruins.

Travel to Cuzco

This afternoon, take a train ride back to Cuzco.

Day 8: Free Day

Spend a free day in Cuzco exploring on your own.

Farewell Dinner

Say your goodbyes over one last dinner with your group.

Day 9: Travel to Lima and Fly Home

Head back to Lima for the afternoon, then board your flight home.

Day 10 (Travel Day)

Arrive Home

Arrive home in the late morning or afternoon from your overnight flight. 

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Dates & Availability

Price From $2,129
Price per day$213
Last Updated: 7/16/2018

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11/10 Would recommend

One of the best experiences of my life. Peru’s culture and sites were absolutely amazing. The tour director made the trip super stress free and I made friends for li...

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What's excluded

    • Rooming upgrades
    • Optional excursions
    • Travel Protection
    • Beverages, lunch, and dinner (except where specified in the itinerary)
    • Transportation to free-time activities
    • Customary gratuities (for your Tour Director, bus drivers and local guides)
    • Porterage
    • Any applicable baggage-handling fees imposed by the airlines
    • Expenses caused by airline rescheduling, cancellations or delays caused by the airlines, bad weather or events beyond EF’s control (see Flight Information section for details)
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Cancellation policy

You have 48 hours to cancel and receive a full refund. You can also switch trips up to 99 days before you leave.

The full amount paid upon enrollment is refundable if you cancel in writing within 48 hours of booking the tour. After 48 hours, the deposit is non-refundable and the following standard cancellation fees apply.

If you are booking 30 days or less prior to the scheduled departure date for your trip, you are required to pay in full at the time of booking and standard cancellation fees then apply; you are not eligible for the 48 hour risk-free period.

Based on the date EF receives written notification of your cancellation, you will be refunded for monies paid minus the cancellation fee and any non-refundable fees. (See refund and non-refundable Fee description above for more details.) In addition to notifying us of your cancellation in writing, we also recommend you call so that we can best review your options.

Days Prior to Departure and Cancellation Fee

30 days or less is all monies paid

30-60 days will be $2000

61-99 will be $1000

100-364 days is  $450

365+ days will be $150

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Meals Included

Breakfast Daily

Age Requirements
18 to 28 years
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