Machu Picchu Highlights

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This six-day Machu Picchu tour gives you ample opportunity to experience the Andean wonders of today and the Incan culture of yesteryear, while we take care of your every requirement and comfort. This route combines adventure with cultural exploration, taking you off the beaten track with visits to the authentic Andean communities who exist alongside ancient ...
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Overview

Trip type
Private Guided
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

    • Wander the winding streets of Cuzco, the one-time capital of the Inca empire, and revel in the city’s Incan and colonial heritage.
    • Visits to the imposing ancient Incan temples of Sacsayhuaman and Koricancha, to discover the history and might of the lost empire.
    • A tour of Cuzco’s Cathedral where you’ll learn about the fascinating the Cuzco school of colonial art, and view its archaeological relics.
    • A tour of key sites of the Sacred Valley, including the agricultural terraces of Moray, the salt mines at Maras, and the ruins and village of Ollantaytambo.
    • An overnight stay in Aguas Calientes – literally “Hot Waters” – which lies at the base of the Incan citadel of Machu Picchu.
    • A guided tour of the Machu Picchu, the “lost city of the Incas”. You’ll see breath-taking views and learn how the temples were built.
    • Free time to explore Machu Picchu and absorb the awe-inspiring surroundings at your own pace.
    • Flight schedule allowing, take a private tour of the main sites of Lima, including the Larco Archaeological Museum, and the San Francisco Monastery, Lima’s historical squares and Miraflores.

What's this trip about?

    This six-day Machu Picchu tour gives you ample opportunity to experience the Andean wonders of today and the Incan culture of yesteryear, while we take care of your every requirement and comfort. This route combines adventure with cultural exploration, taking you off the beaten track with visits to the authentic Andean communities who exist alongside ancient ruins. You’ll be surrounded by stunning mountains, lakes and valleys, all while staying in picturesque mountain lodges, and soaking up centuries of history and culture.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizePrivate - your group only
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityLima, Peru
End CityMachu Picchu

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Local Immersion & Homestays
  • National Parks

Destinations

Activities

  • Culture
  • Historic Sightseeing
  • History
  • Homestays & Cultural Immersion
  • Nature
  • Ruins & Archaeology

Trip includes

    • international arrival to your departure
    • With the exception of flights and a few lunches and dinners.

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1: Arrival in Lima, Peru

Accommodations: Hotel B / Luxury

Welcome to Peru! Today is a transit day, and after a long flight you're probably looking forward to a nice meal and some relaxation. The Costa del Sol hotel is located right across the street from the airport and is the best cho...

Day 2: Lima to Cuzco

Accommodations:  La Casona / Luxury

Travelling from Lima to Cuzco you will have gone from sea level to the heady heights of 11,500 feet. To give you the chance to acclimatize, the first day is free for relaxation. But if you're up for a bit of exploring, the ci...

Day 3: Private Half Day Cuzco City Tour

Accommodations: La Casona / Luxury

During your tour of Cuzco, the capital of the Incan Empire, you'll visit Sacsayhuaman, an immense Incan complex with impressive stonework, and Koricancha, one of the most important Incan temples (the walls were once actually c...

Day 4

Private Sacred Valley Tour

Accommodations: Pueblo Hotel / Luxury

Prepare to be breath taken! Your Sacred Valley exploration will include visits to the ancient circular agricultural terraces of Moray, the salt mines at Maras, and the ruins and village of Ollantaytambo. From Ollantaytambo,...

Day 5: Private Machu Picchu Tour

Accommodations: La Casona / Luxury

This is one for your bucket list. Uncover the mystical secrets of Machu Picchu during a guided private tour of this Incan citadel. You'll have the opportunity to visit the most important parts of the ruins to wonder at how the...

Day 6: International Departure

One of our representatives will pick you up from your hotel and drive you to the Cuzco airport for your flight to Lima. (Optional recommended excursion) - Depending on the time of your international flight, you can take the opportunity to squeeze in a private tour of ...

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Dates & Availability

Price From $2,790
Price per day$465
Last Updated: 5/20/2019

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In the event that you cancel a Tour and you seek a refund of the Purchase Price, SA Expeditions will pay you a refund according to the following schedule, except that all cancellations are also subject to a $100 per person administrative fee and any cancellation fees assessed by SA Expeditions’ Service Providers (the term “Service Provider” is defined in Section 11.2).

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