adventure overview
Day 1Welcome to Lima
Day 2Tour of Lima and other famous sites
Day 3Fly to Cusco and explore the Inca city
Day 4Guided discovery of Cusco
Day 5Full day tour of the Sacred Valley
Day 6Guided visit to Machu Picchu
Day 7Second day at Machu Picchu
Day 8Morning free before flight to Lima
Day 1 – Lima
Lima Arrival after 3pm
Welcome to Lima! Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel in the beautiful area of Miraflores. If time permits, venture out and begin to explore Peru's amazing culture and cuisine.
Casa Andina Miraflores or similar
Day 2 – Lima
Rise for breakfast and a morning guided tour of colonial and modern Lima. After lunch, explore the Inca culture at the Larco Museum followed by a visit to a Peruvian tavern for a glass of Pisco Sour and local petite bouchées.
Casa Andina Miraflores or similar
Breakfast
Day 3 – Lima / Cusco
Lima to Cusco - Fly before 9am
Welcome upon arrival in Cusco (11,152 ft) and transfer to your hotel. During the afternoon, enjoy a guided tour of the city with its ancient cathedrals and amazingly crafted Inca walls.
Casa Andina Plaza or similar
Breakfast
Day 4 – Cusco
Early rise to visit the famous ruins of Kenko, Tambomachay, Puka Pukara, and Saqsaywaman. Free in the afternoon to explore and discover Cusco at your own pace.
Casa Andina Plaza or similar
Breakfast
DAY 5 – Cusco (Sacred Valley)
Today we will explore the Sacred Valley (9,350 ft) and experience the rich colors of its traditional towns and ruins. Our first stop after a scenic drive will be Pisac's colorful market a great opportunity to practice your bargaining skills! After lunch, we will tour the town of Ollantaytambo and visit the site of the beautiful rose-colored stone ruins where the Incas fought the Spaniards. The serenity and quaintness of the town will allow you to relax and transition into the Incas magical world.
Casa Andina Plaza or similar
Breakfast | Lunch
Day 6 – Cusco / Machu Picchu
Cusco to Machu Picchu Train
Early morning transfer to board the train to Machu Picchu (7,875 ft.). This scenic trip offers great views of the mountains, river, and sometimes a glance of the awesome Condor. Upon arrival in Aguas Calientes, you will begin a guided tour of Machu Picchu. After the guided excursion you can continue to explore Machu Picchu at your own pace or return to the town where you can enjoy a relaxing evening or shop at the local market.
Option ($325): Hike a portion of the Inca Trail for a day and arrive at Machu Picchu through the Gate of the Sun. Tour of Machu Picchu would be the next day.
Ferré Machu Picchu or similar
Breakfast
Day 7 – Machu Picchu / Cusco
Machu Picchu to Cusco Train
Free day to return to Machu Picchu and continue exploring the sanctuary or hike Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain. You will return to Cusco by train later in the afternoon.
Casa Andina Plaza or similar
Breakfast
Day 8 – Cusco / Lima
Cusco to Lima - Fly anytime
Enjoy an early morning walk in Cusco before your departure to Lima or continue on one of our extensions.
Breakfast
Important Notice: Actual day-by-day itineraries may vary from those shown in order to take advantage of local sightseeing options, trains or flight schedule changes, or other unforeseen events.
Train to or from Machu Picchu: May to December: trains between Cusco and Machu Picchu depart from Poroy station (about 20 minutes from downtown Cusco). Between January and April, trains depart from Pachar station, about 1.5 hours from Cusco. Transfers are included for both options and total travel time is about the same.
adventure overview
Day 1Welcome to Lima
Day 2Tour of Lima and other famous sites
Day 3Fly to Cusco and explore the Inca city
Day 4Guided discovery of Cusco
Day 5Full day tour of the Sacred Valley
Day 6Guided visit to Machu Picchu
Day 7Second day at Machu Picchu
Day 8Morning free before flight to Lima
itinerary
Day 1 – Lima
Lima Arrival after 3pm
Welcome to Lima! Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel in the beautiful area of Miraflores. If time permits, venture out and begin to explore Peru’s amazing culture and cuisine.
Casa Andina Miraflores or similar
Day 2 – Lima
Rise for breakfast and a morning guided tour of colonial and modern Lima. After lunch, explore the Inca culture at the Larco Museum followed by a visit to a Peruvian tavern for a glass of Pisco Sour and local petite bouchées.
Casa Andina Miraflores or similar
Breakfast
Day 3 – Lima / Cusco
Lima to Cusco – Fly before 9am
Welcome upon arrival in Cusco (11,152 ft) and transfer to your hotel. During the afternoon, enjoy a guided tour of the city with its ancient cathedrals and amazingly crafted Inca walls.
Casa Andina Plaza or similar
Breakfast
Day 4 – Cusco
Early rise to visit the famous ruins of Kenko, Tambomachay, Puka Pukara, and Saqsaywaman. Free in the afternoon to explore and discover Cusco at your own pace.
Casa Andina Plaza or similar
Breakfast
DAY 5 – Cusco (Sacred Valley)
Today we will explore the Sacred Valley (9,350 ft) and experience the rich colors of its traditional towns and ruins. Our first stop after a scenic drive will be Pisac’s colorful market a great opportunity to practice your bargaining skills! After lunch, we will tour the town of Ollantaytambo and visit the site of the beautiful rose-colored stone ruins where the Incas fought the Spaniards. The serenity and quaintness of the town will allow you to relax and transition into the Incas magical world.
Casa Andina Plaza or similar
Breakfast | Lunch
Day 6 – Cusco / Machu Picchu
Cusco to Machu Picchu Train
Early morning transfer to board the train to Machu Picchu (7,875 ft.). This scenic trip offers great views of the mountains, river, and sometimes a glance of the awesome Condor. Upon arrival in Aguas Calientes, you will begin a guided tour of Machu Picchu. After the guided excursion you can continue to explore Machu Picchu at your own pace or return to the town where you can enjoy a relaxing evening or shop at the local market.
Option ($325): Hike a portion of the Inca Trail for a day and arrive at Machu Picchu through the Gate of the Sun. Tour of Machu Picchu would be the next day.
Ferré Machu Picchu or similar
Breakfast
Day 7 – Machu Picchu / Cusco
Machu Picchu to Cusco Train
Free day to return to Machu Picchu and continue exploring the sanctuary or hike Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain. You will return to Cusco by train later in the afternoon.
Casa Andina Plaza or similar
Breakfast
Day 8 – Cusco / Lima
Cusco to Lima – Fly anytime
Enjoy an early morning walk in Cusco before your departure to Lima or continue on one of our extensions.
Breakfast
Important Notice: Actual day-by-day itineraries may vary from those shown in order to take advantage of local sightseeing options, trains or flight schedule changes, or other unforeseen events.
Train to or from Machu Picchu: May to December: trains between Cusco and Machu Picchu depart from Poroy station (about 20 minutes from downtown Cusco). Between January and April, trains depart from Pachar station, about 1.5 hours from Cusco. Transfers are included for both options and total travel time is about the same.