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Lima, Cusco & Machu Picchu the capital and the lost city

  • 6 Days & 5 Nights
  • Easy difficulty
  • Max 12 people
DURATION
6 Days & 5 Nights
MAX ALTITUDE
3,700 m
BEST TIME
All year round

FROM $890 / person

THE EXPERIENCE

What makes it special to this trip

The colonial capital, the Sacred Valley of the Incas and Machu Picchu in a single journey, with domestic flight, panoramic train, hotels and transfers included. The itinerary blends the energy of Lima with the magic of Cusco and its surroundings.

  • Colonial Lima and its world-class gastronomy
  • The Sacred Valley of the Incas and the Pisac market
  • Machu Picchu with panoramic train and official guide
  • Cusco City Tour and its ruins
  • Domestic flight Lima – Cusco included

DAY-BY-DAY PROGRAM

The route, step by step

Each of the 6 days combines route, history and rest. This is the complete program, step by step.

  1. DAY 1

    Lima — City Tour

    Welcome to Peru | Arrival in Lima: on arrival at Jorge Chávez International Airport, the Peru America Tours team welcomes you and transfers you to your hotel in Lima. Afternoon | Guided tour of the City of Kings: we explore the historic center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site: the Plaza Mayor, the Government Palace, the Cathedral and the baroque Convent of San Francisco with its underground catacombs. We continue to the modern seaside districts of San Isidro and Miraflores, with views over the Pacific from the cliff-top Malecón. Evening | Free time: the evening is free to enjoy Lima's world-famous cuisine before returning to your hotel.

    • Lima 154 m
    • Hotel in Lima
  2. DAY 2

    Lima → Cusco — Arrival & Free Day

    Morning | Flight to the Imperial City: after breakfast, a transfer takes you to the airport for your flight to Cusco, the historic capital of the Inca Empire at 3,399 m. On arrival, our team welcomes you and transfers you to your hotel. Day | Rest and acclimatization: the day is free to acclimatize gently to the altitude. We recommend resting, drinking coca tea and walking slowly. If you feel well, stroll around the Plaza de Armas, the Qorikancha and the artisan neighborhood of San Blas at your own pace. Overnight in Cusco.

    • Cusco 3,399 m
    • Breakfast
    • Hotel in Cusco
  3. DAY 3

    Cusco — City Tour

    Afternoon | Guided city tour of Cusco: we discover the heart of the Imperial City: the Cathedral on the Plaza de Armas, home to Cusco-school paintings, and the Qorikancha or Temple of the Sun, whose polished Inca walls support the Santo Domingo convent. Continuing | The four nearby ruins: we climb to the archaeological sites above the city: Sacsayhuamán, the colossal ceremonial fortress of interlocking stones; Qenqo, a carved shrine to the earth; Puca Pucara, the red checkpoint fortress; and Tambomachay, the refined temple of water with its fountains and canals. Return to Cusco at sunset. Overnight in Cusco.

    • Cusco 3,399 m · Sacsayhuamán 3,700 m
    • Breakfast
    • Hotel in Cusco
  4. DAY 4

    Sacred Valley of the Incas

    Morning | Pisac and its citadel: we descend into the Sacred Valley of the Incas. In Pisac we explore the hilltop Inca citadel with its cascading agricultural terraces and hillside tombs, followed by the colorful artisan market. Midday | Buffet lunch in Urubamba: we recharge with an Andean buffet lunch in the temperate heart of the valley. Afternoon | Ollantaytambo: we visit the living Inca town and fortress of Ollantaytambo, climbing its terraces to the Temple of the Sun with its colossal monoliths. Overnight in the Sacred Valley or Cusco, ready for Machu Picchu.

    • Pisac 2,970 m
    • Breakfast · Buffet lunch
    • Hotel in the Sacred Valley
  5. DAY 5

    Machu Picchu

    Morning | Train to the wonder of the world: we board the panoramic train from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes, following the Urubamba River through the cloud forest. A bus then climbs the winding Hiram Bingham road to the citadel gate. Midday | Guided tour of Machu Picchu: our guide leads a two-hour tour through the three sectors of the citadel: the agricultural terraces, the urban quarter and the sacred precinct — the Temple of the Sun, the Intihuatana, the Temple of the Three Windows and the main plaza. Free time for photographs from the classic lookout. Afternoon | Return to Cusco: we descend to Aguas Calientes, take the train back to Ollantaytambo and transfer to Cusco. Overnight in Cusco.

    • Machu Picchu 2,430 m
    • Breakfast
    • Hotel in Cusco
  6. DAY 6

    Cusco — Departure

    Morning | Free time and departure: after breakfast you have free time for last-minute souvenirs in the San Pedro market or a final walk through Cusco's cobbled streets. At the agreed time, the Peru America Tours team transfers you to the airport for your departure flight, closing an unforgettable journey through the soul of Peru. End of our services.

    • Breakfast

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Everything you need, no surprises

The tour includes

  • Airport transfers in Lima and Cusco.
  • Accommodation (5 nights) in selected hotels.
  • Professional bilingual guides (shared service).
  • Domestic flight Lima – Cusco.
  • Panoramic train Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes – Ollantaytambo.
  • Entrance tickets to Machu Picchu, City Tour and Sacred Valley sites.
  • Daily breakfast.
  • Permanent assistance and coordination by Peru America Tours.

Not included

  • International flights.
  • Meals not specified in the program.
  • Travel insurance.
  • Tips for guides and drivers.
  • Personal expenses.

GALLERY

The tour in pictures

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Is this package group or private?

It is a shared service: transfers, City Tour, Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu are done in small groups (max 12 people) with a professional bilingual guide.

How demanding is the itinerary?

It is an easy-difficulty tour designed for acclimatization: the second day in Cusco is free to rest. You only walk at a relaxed pace at the archaeological sites and Machu Picchu.

What is the best time to do it?

It can be done all year round. Between November and March it rains more in Cusco (bring a raincoat); in Lima the weather is mild all year.

How high do we go and how do I prepare?

The highest point of the tour is Sacsayhuamán at 3,700 m. The itinerary includes a free acclimatization day: rest, stay hydrated and avoid alcohol the night before.

What does the price include?

It includes the domestic flight Lima–Cusco, panoramic train, entrance tickets, hotels (5 nights), breakfasts and transfers. It does not include international flights or meals outside the program.

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