5-Day Peru Cusco, Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu Tour from Lima
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Tour Overview
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Visit Cusco, Machu Picchu, Chinchero, Lima, Ollantaytambo, Sacred Valley.
- Explore the historic center of Lima, including Plaza de Armas and Santo Domingo Convent
- Visit Huaca Pucllana and the scenic Parque del Amor overlooking the Pacific
- Visit the circular terraces of Moray, an Inca agricultural laboratory
- Discover the Inca fortress of Ollantaytambo with the Temple of the Sun and Nusta Bath
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Itinerary
Upon arrival at Lima Airport, you will be met and transferred to your hotel in the city. In the afternoon, join your guide for a tour of Lima, the charming capital of Peru.
During the tour, you will explore Lima’s beautiful squares and historic streets. The visit begins at Love Park (Parque del Amor) in the Miraflores district, then, continue with an exterior visit to Huaca Pucllana Archaeological Site. Next, head to the historic center and visit Plaza de Armas, the city’s main square, where the Presidential Palace and City Hall are located. You will also visit Lima Cathedral, followed by a visit or exterior view of Santo Domingo Convent, known for its beautiful cloisters. This historic convent is associated with Saint Martin de Porres and Saint Rose of Lima, who walked through its elegant corridors in the 17th century.
Restrictions: Lima Cathedral is closed on Saturday afternoons and Sunday mornings. If the cathedral is closed, the visit will be replaced with the Lima Art Museum (MALI).
During the tour, you will explore Lima’s beautiful squares and historic streets. The visit begins at Love Park (Parque del Amor) in the Miraflores district, then, continue with an exterior visit to Huaca Pucllana Archaeological Site. Next, head to the historic center and visit Plaza de Armas, the city’s main square, where the Presidential Palace and City Hall are located. You will also visit Lima Cathedral, followed by a visit or exterior view of Santo Domingo Convent, known for its beautiful cloisters. This historic convent is associated with Saint Martin de Porres and Saint Rose of Lima, who walked through its elegant corridors in the 17th century.
Restrictions: Lima Cathedral is closed on Saturday afternoons and Sunday mornings. If the cathedral is closed, the visit will be replaced with the Lima Art Museum (MALI).
Lima, Peru
Lima, the capital city of Peru, was founded by conquistador Francisco Pizarro in 1535. This city's historic places include the National University of San Marcos, which was established in 1551 and is the oldest university in the Americas.
Huaca Pucllana
A pre-Inca adobe pyramid in the Miraflores district of Lima, offering a glimpse into ancient Lima culture with an on-site museum and evening light shows.
Parque del Amor
Lima's Love Park has coastal views, flowerbeds, colorful mosaics, sculpture of El Beso (The Kiss). It was built to celebrate love in all its forms.
Plaza de Armas
Also Plaza Mayor, located in the Historic Centre of Lima, it is surrounded by the Government Palace, Cathedral of Lima, Archbishop's Palace of Lima, the Municipal Palace, and the Palace of the Union.
Take your own flight from Lima to Cusco. Please note that the flight is not included. If you wish to join the Cusco city tour in the afternoon, please arrange a flight that arrives in Cusco before 11:30 AM. Upon arrival at Cusco airport, you will be transferred to your hotel. In the afternoon, join a guided city tour of Cusco. The tour includes an exterior view of the city from San Cristobal Plaza, a visit to San Pedro Market to sample local products, and visits to the Korikancha Temple (Temple of the Sun) and Santo Domingo Church. Walk through the San Blas artisan neighborhood and Hatun Rumiyoc Street, passing by the Inca Roca Palace (now the Archbishop's Palace) and the famous Twelve Angle Stone. Continue to the Main Square and visit the Cusco Cathedral, a masterpiece of colonial architecture. Overnight in Cusco.
Cusco, Peru
This city once served as the capital of the Inca Empire. Many of its most popular sights are the ruins of this once-great people, such as the famous "lost city" of Machu Picchu. Cusco itself also has many sights.
Plaze de San Cristobal
Plaze de San Cristobal offers a panoramic viewpoint over Cusco and the Andes, perfect for photos and soaking in the city's historic atmosphere.
San Pedro Market
This large public market in Cuzco is a bustling bazaar where you can find all sorts of handmade crafts and locally grown foods. Wandering amongst the stalls, you will get a firm sense of the local culture.
Qurikancha
The site where these impressive ruins stand was once the most important temple in the entirety of the Incan Empire. Reports from Spanish explorers of the time describe the temple's ipulence in great detail.
Coricancha (Santo Domingo Convent)
Coricancha was the most important Inca temple dedicated to the sun god, later transformed into the Santo Domingo Convent by Spanish colonizers, showcasing a unique blend of Inca and colonial architecture in Cusco.
San Blas Artisan Neighborhood
San Blas is Cusco's artisan quarter, known for its narrow cobblestone streets, craft shops, and bohemian vibe.
Hatun Rumiyoc Street
Hatun Rumiyoc Street is famous for its Inca stone wall featuring the renowned twelve-angled stone, a marvel of precision masonry.
Inca Roca Palace
Inca Roca Palace is the former residence of Inca emperor Roca, known for its impressive polygonal stone walls and later colonial additions.
Twelve Angled Stone
Twelve Angled Stone is about halfway down the street Hatunrumivoc,which is famous for it's Inca walls where huge stones are precisely carved to fit together without mud or concrete.
Cusco Main Square
Cusco Main Square is the historic heart of the city, surrounded by the Cathedral and the Church of the Society of Jesus, bustling with activity.
Cusco Cathedral
This cathedral, also called the Basilica of the Assumption of the Virgin, was completed in 1654, and is located in the Plaza de Armas. It contains many historically significant objects and relics.
Today we will visit the Sacred Valley, one of the most important areas of the Inca Empire.
Our first stop is Chinchero, a beautiful traditional town famous for its Inca ruins, colonial church, and local weaving traditions. You may see how local women dye, spin, and weave alpaca wool using ancient Inca techniques.
Next, we will visit Moray, an impressive Inca archaeological site with large circular terraces. These terraces were likely used as an agricultural laboratory to test crops in different microclimates.
After lunch at a local restaurant, we will continue to Ollantaytambo, an important Inca military, religious, and agricultural center. We will visit highlights such as the Temple of the Sun, the Ñusta Bath, and other historic sites. The views from the top of Ollantaytambo offer a perfect ending to the day.
Note: Please bring only a small overnight bag today. For the train, each passenger is allowed only one handbag or backpack, weighing no more than 5 kg / 11 lbs, with total dimensions not exceeding 62 inches / 157 cm. Please carry your original passport. Extra luggage should be stored at your hotel in Cusco.
Our first stop is Chinchero, a beautiful traditional town famous for its Inca ruins, colonial church, and local weaving traditions. You may see how local women dye, spin, and weave alpaca wool using ancient Inca techniques.
Next, we will visit Moray, an impressive Inca archaeological site with large circular terraces. These terraces were likely used as an agricultural laboratory to test crops in different microclimates.
After lunch at a local restaurant, we will continue to Ollantaytambo, an important Inca military, religious, and agricultural center. We will visit highlights such as the Temple of the Sun, the Ñusta Bath, and other historic sites. The views from the top of Ollantaytambo offer a perfect ending to the day.
Note: Please bring only a small overnight bag today. For the train, each passenger is allowed only one handbag or backpack, weighing no more than 5 kg / 11 lbs, with total dimensions not exceeding 62 inches / 157 cm. Please carry your original passport. Extra luggage should be stored at your hotel in Cusco.
Chinchero, Peru
The small rustic town of Chinchero lies off the main road between Cusco and Urubamba. It sits at 3762m above sea level. It is towered over by the Vilcabamba range and the snowcapped peak of Salcantay. There is a great display of Inca architecture, ruins and megalithic carved rocks. Chinchero is home to the famous Peruvian weaving and also has a colouful market. Chinchero is also believed to be the birthplace of the rainbow.
Moray
Moray is one of the famous Inca ruins near Cusco. It is composed of three groups of circular terraces (muyus in Quechua) that descend 490 feet (150 meters) from the highest terrace to the lowest. Each muyu has 12 levels of terraces with the largest depression having a diameter of 600-feet. Surrounded by the towering Andes mountains, looking into the depths of these man-made craters will fill you with awe and wonder.
Ollantaytambo, Peru
This small town north of Cuzco is built around an archaeological site. At the height off the Inca Empire, Ollantaytambo was the royal estate of Emperor Pachacuti. It is one of the starting points of the Inca Trail.
Sacred Valley, Peru
The heart of the Inca Empire, the Sacred Valley of the Incas is the region of Peru surrounding the city of Cusco. The valley is full of the ruins of this once-powerful empire, such as Ollantaytambo, Pisac and Tipon.
Take the train to Machu Picchu, the Lost City of the Incas and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Upon arrival, a guide will assist you with the bus ride up to the Machu Picchu archaeological site. Enjoy a guided tour of the citadel, including the terraces, ceremonial areas, and residential sectors. After the guided tour, you will have free time to explore on your own. Take the bus back down to the town for lunch. In the afternoon, return by train to Cusco and transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Cusco.
Machu Picchu, Peru
The famous citadel of the Inca sits atop a scraggy mountain peak overlooking the valley that was sacred to those people. These ruins feature many temples and the famous terraced-gardens the Inca developed for agriculture in the Andes.
Machu Picchu Guided Tour
A guided exploration of Machu Picchu, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.
After breakfast, you will be transferred to Cusco airport for your departure flight. End of services.
Departure & Return
- Arrival flight (Lima): Please arrive before 11:30 AM. Guests arriving after 11:30 AM will not be able to join the Lima city tour.
- Arrival flight (Cusco): Please arrive before 11:30 AM. Guests arriving after 11:30 AM will not be able to join the Cusco city tour.
- Departure fligh: You may arrange your departure flight at any time on the departure day.
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Booking changes
A fee may be charged for any revision or alteration made to a reservation after the booking is confirmed. Name changes or corrections may be treated as a cancellation and cancellation fees will apply. A change of tour date or tour itinerary may be treated as a cancellation, and normal cancellation fees will apply. Please be noted that we do not allow departure change 48 hours before departure.
A fee may be charged for any revision or alteration made to a reservation after the booking is confirmed. Name changes or corrections may be treated as a cancellation and cancellation fees will apply. A change of tour date or tour itinerary may be treated as a cancellation, and normal cancellation fees will apply. Please be noted that we do not allow departure change 48 hours before departure.
Cancellations and Cancellation Fees
Regardless of reason, cancellations result in costly charges from our travel and hotel providers covering penalties and fees incurred by canceling confirmed and pending bookings. Therefore, cancellation penalties and or fees will apply. The time of cancellation will be determined when notice is received and confirmed by our office. Notice of cancellation must be made directly to TakeTours by email or through webmail at Contact Us .
Regardless of reason, cancellations result in costly charges from our travel and hotel providers covering penalties and fees incurred by canceling confirmed and pending bookings. Therefore, cancellation penalties and or fees will apply. The time of cancellation will be determined when notice is received and confirmed by our office. Notice of cancellation must be made directly to TakeTours by email or through webmail at Contact Us .
The cancellation and modification policies for the Hotel Luna Salada are relatively stringent
Reservations confirmed during the rainy season are non-refundable and non-changeable,
Reservations confirmed during the dry season, the hotel's actual transmitted policies on cancellations and modifications shall prevail.
Reservations confirmed during the rainy season are non-refundable and non-changeable,
Reservations confirmed during the dry season, the hotel's actual transmitted policies on cancellations and modifications shall prevail.
Cancellation penalties per person (request day and departure day are not counted, and the amount is total purchase amount)
90 days or more prior to departure - 30% of of the total purchase amount.
60-89 days or more prior to departure - 75% of of the total purchase amount.
Within 60 days prior to departure or no show - 100% of the total purchase amount.
Unused features are non-refundable. No shows forfeit entire payment.
Trips require a minimum number of participants to avoid cancellation. We reserve the right to cancel a schedule trip to fully refund affected customers although tour companies will make every effort to maintain the normal operation.
The refund amount will be credited directly to your TakeTours wallet as credits for future use. Or the refund can also be forwarded directly to your credit card with a 6% handling fee.
NOTE: We cannot grant any refunds more than 30 days after completion of the tour.
Holiday special policies: Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year, National Day or other long weekend holidays are the peak season. Air tickets, transportation, meals and hotel accommodation during the peak season shall not be changed in name, date and itinerary, and the fees are not refundable.
Itinerary Variations
We constantly strives to improve tour itineraries and features. If such improvements can be made, or unforeseen circumstances beyond our control make changes necessary - we reserve the right to vary itineraries and to substitute hotels. At certain peak periods duplicate departures may operate, and sometimes in reverse order in which case hotels may vary from those stated on the itinerary pages.
We constantly strives to improve tour itineraries and features. If such improvements can be made, or unforeseen circumstances beyond our control make changes necessary - we reserve the right to vary itineraries and to substitute hotels. At certain peak periods duplicate departures may operate, and sometimes in reverse order in which case hotels may vary from those stated on the itinerary pages.
Tour Cancellation:
We reserve the right to cancel or re-schedule any tour departure in accordance with operating requirements or circumstances beyond its control. If cancellation is made any time prior to departure of the tour, TakeTours only liability will be to refund to the passenger the amount it has received for the tour booking. We will try to re-book the same or similar tour. Please note that we are not liable for any cancellation penalties incurred on any other travel arrangements including air tickets purchased separately from customers.
We are not responsible for any other travel arrangements affected due to our cancellations.
We reserve the right to cancel or re-schedule any tour departure in accordance with operating requirements or circumstances beyond its control. If cancellation is made any time prior to departure of the tour, TakeTours only liability will be to refund to the passenger the amount it has received for the tour booking. We will try to re-book the same or similar tour. Please note that we are not liable for any cancellation penalties incurred on any other travel arrangements including air tickets purchased separately from customers.
We are not responsible for any other travel arrangements affected due to our cancellations.
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