Independent Machu Picchu & Cusco Getaway with Lima
Independent Machu Picchu & Cusco Getaway with Lima
Independent Machu Picchu & Cusco Getaway with Lima
6 Days Starting and ending in Lima, Peru
Visiting: Lima, Cusco, Machu Picchu
Tour operator:
Tour code:
ISP2-2024
Group Type:
Independent
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Tour operated in:
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Tour Overview
If your independent spirit is filling your dreams with new heights in adventure, just point your compass south to soar higher in the Andes and the heart of Peru. This Globus Independent tour in South America begins in Lima with an overnight stay in the City of Kings. Enjoy some I-time to take in the colonial architecture of the Spanish conquistadores. Fly to Cusco and head into the Sacred Valley for an overnight stay before boarding the Vistadome train to Aguas Calientes – the foot of the mountain where “The Lost City” is found. Take the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to watch the sunrise over Machu Picchu and see the mile-long aqueduct, holy houses, and remarkable temple ruins. You’ll also explore a wealth of ancient ruins that defy explanation and encounter the captivating cultures that live on in the Sacred Valley and Cusco. Timeless temples, textiles, and tantalizing dishes are all on the menu on this free-spirited sojourn in Peru, including the I-time you crave to explore the extraordinary culture of Peru on your own. Truly a dream come true!
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive In Lima
Location: Lima
Accommodation Name: Hotel Pullman Miraflores
Welcome to Lima. Heralded as the “City of Kings” by Spanish conquistadors, Lima retains vestiges of its opulent past with its colonial buildings and world-class museums.ARRIVE IN LIMA Welcome to Lima. Heralded as the “City of Kings” by Spanish conquistadors, Lima retains vestiges of its opulent past with its colonial buildings and world-class museums.
Day 2: Lima,Cusco,Sacred Valley
Location: Cusco
Accommodation Name: Casa Andina Premium Valle Sagrado Hotel and Villas
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
LIMA–CUSCO–SACRED VALLEY• Fly to Cusco where you will be met by your Local Host. (Please arrive no later than 10 am.) • Together, embark on a private tour into the Urubamba Valley and the Sacred Valley of the Incas for lunch. • Visit the market town of Pisac, where you can buy handmade rugs, alpaca sweaters, and jewelry at bargain prices. • At the other end of the valley, visit Ollantaytambo to see some of the finest examples of Inca masonry. • Stay overnight in the Sacred Valley. (B,L)
Day 3: Sacred Valley,Machu Picchu,Cusco
Location: Machu Picchu
Accommodation Name: Casa Andina Premium Cusco
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
SACRED VALLEY–MACHU PICCHU–CUSCO • This morning, transfer to the Ollanta train station where you will board the Vistadome Train. Embark on a short journey through the lush Urubamba Valley to Aguas Calientes, the town at the base of the mountain where Machu Picchu, the “Lost City of the Incas,” is located. • Upon arrival, transfer to a motorcoach for the ascent to the legendary ruins high above the steep valley overlaid with dense tropical jungle. On a guided tour, explore this intact fortress with its temple remains, holy houses, and mile-long aqueduct. Your Local Guide will bring you closer to the lives and mysteries still hidden in these amazing structures built by the Pre-Columbian masters of this sacred land. • Later this afternoon, return by train to Cusco, the ancient capital of the Incas. (B,L)
Day 4: Cusco
Location: Cusco
Accommodation Name: Casa Andina Premium Cusco
Meals Included: Breakfast
CUSCO • Enjoy a full day at leisure to explore the city of Cusco. (B) Today’s I-Time Tips Perhaps take an optional walking tour to learn more about the Incas and their struggle against invading Spaniards. Visits include the imposing Cathedral and the Inca Temple of the Sun, Koricancha, which became the Spaniards’ Santo Domingo Monastery.
Day 5: Cusco,Lima
Location: Cusco
Accommodation Name: Hotel Pullman Miraflores
Meals Included: Breakfast
CUSCO–LIMA • Fly to Lima, where the remainder of the day is at your leisure. (B)
Day 6: Lima
Location: Lima
Meals Included: Breakfast
LIMA Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.(B)
What's Included
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Accommodation
Stay at Hotel Pullman Miraflores in Lima, Casa Andina Premium Valle Sagrado Hotel and Villas in Sacred Valley, and Casa Andina Premium Cusco in Cusco.
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Meals
Buffet breakfast daily and 2 lunches.
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Guided Tours
Local guide service is provided in Lima and Cusco.
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Transportation
Private airport transfers to/from intra-vacation flights and transportation as outlined in the day-by-day itinerary.
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Train Journey
Board the Vistadome Train for a journey through the Urubamba Valley to Aguas Calientes.
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UNESCO Sites
Visit the City of Cusco and the Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu.
What's Not Included
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Intra-vacation Flights
Intra-vacation flights are not included but can be added.
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Personal Expenses
Personal expenses such as souvenirs, additional meals, and optional tours are not included.
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Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is not included.
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Gratuities
Gratuities for guides, drivers, and hotel staff are not included.
UNESCO Sites
City of Cusco|Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu
Meals
Buffet breakfast daily; 2 lunches
Notes
Transportation is as outlined in the day-by-day itinerary and include private airport transfers to/from intra-vacation flights. Local guide service is provied in Lima & Cusco.Intra-vacation flights are not included but can be added. Maximum enjoyment of this vacation requires walking on cobblestone streets, uneven pathways, and climbing stairs. Elevations exceeding 10,000 feet can make even modest exertion a challenge. Maximum elevation on this tour is 12,200 ft.
Accommodation
Lima: Hotel Pullman Miraflores, Sacred Valley: Casa Andina Premium Valle Sagrado Hotel and Villas, Cusco: Casa Andina Premium Cusco
Check out our Q&As
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What kind of accommodations can I expect during the tour?
In Lima, you will stay at the Hotel Pullman Miraflores. In the Sacred Valley, accommodations are provided at the Casa Andina Premium Valle Sagrado Hotel and Villas. In Cusco, you will stay at the Casa Andina Premium Cusco.
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What activities are included on the second day of the tour?
On the second day, you will fly to Cusco and be met by your Local Host. You will then embark on a private tour into the Urubamba Valley and the Sacred Valley of the Incas for lunch. You will visit the market town of Pisac and Ollantaytambo to see some of the finest examples of Inca masonry. You will stay overnight in the Sacred Valley.
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What can I expect during the visit to Machu Picchu?
On the third day, you will transfer to the Ollanta train station and board the Vistadome Train for a journey through the Urubamba Valley to Aguas Calientes. From there, you will take a motorcoach to the Machu Picchu ruins. A guided tour will explore the fortress, temple remains, holy houses, and aqueducts. Later in the afternoon, you will return by train to Cusco.
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Is there any free time during the tour?
Yes, on the fourth day, you will have a full day at leisure to explore the city of Cusco. Additionally, on the fifth day, after flying back to Lima, the remainder of the day is at your leisure.
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Are there any optional activities available during the tour?
Yes, on the fourth day in Cusco, you have the option to take a walking tour to learn more about the Incas and their struggle against the invading Spaniards. This tour includes visits to the imposing Cathedral and the Inca Temple of the Sun, Koricancha.
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What meals are included in the tour?
The tour includes a buffet breakfast daily and 2 lunches.
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What kind of physical activity is required for this tour?
The tour requires walking on cobblestone streets, uneven pathways, and climbing stairs. Elevations exceeding 10,000 feet can make even modest exertion a challenge, with the maximum elevation on this tour being 12,200 feet.
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Are intra-vacation flights included in the tour package?
Intra-vacation flights are not included but can be added. Transportation as outlined in the day-by-day itinerary includes private airport transfers to/from these flights.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
For over 90 years.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please contact us for latest Covid-19 policies
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Travel documents, including any air tickets, itineraries, and other information, are available approximately two to three weeks prior to departure provided full payment has been received.
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
The Globus Lighthouse Project - an illuminating initiative where we can all come together to tread lightly and give generously for the globe's greater good. Globus, along with sister companies Avalon Waterways and Cosmos, invite our travellers and partners to help us in supporting causes that provide for a more sustainable planet and a brighter tomorrow.
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