Lima - The Incas' Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu

07 Days/06 Nights January to December Moderate

The Sacred Valley of the Incas: in the Peruvian Andes, is made up of numerous rivers that descend by gorges and small valleys; It has numerous archaeological monuments and indigenous towns. This valley was very appreciated by the Incas due to its special geographical and climatic qualities.

The Sacred Valley of the Incas (Spanish: Valle Sagrado de los Incas; Quechua: Willka Qhichwa) or the Urubamba Valley is a valley in the Andes of Peru, 20 kilometres (12 mi) at its closest north of the Inca capital of Cusco. It is located in the present-day Peruvian region of Cusco. In colonial documents it was referred to as the "Valley of Yucay." The Sacred Valley was incorporated slowly into the incipient Inca Empire during the period from 1000 to 1400 CE.

The scenic and historical Sacred Valley is a major tourist destination. In 2013, 1.2 million people, 800,000 of them non-Peruvians, are estimated to have visited Machu Picchu, its most famous archaeological site. Many of the same tourists also visited other archaeological sites and modern towns in the Sacred Valley.

Travel Program

Itinerary:

Day 1: Arrival to Lima
Day 2: Lima
Day 3: Lima, Cusco
Day 4: Cusco
Day 5: Cusco
Day 6: Cusco
Day 7: Cusco - Lima

Detailed Program

Day 1: Arrival to Lima
Upon arriving in Lima, you will be picked up and taken to your hotel.
Our representative will give you a documentation kit with detailed program explanation. Luggage and hotel registration assistance will be offered.

Overnight at the hotel of your choice in Lima
Meals included: None

Day 2: Lima
H/D CITY TOUR (COLONIAL AND MODERN LIMA)
A visit to the modern and colonial parts of the city of Lima the "City of Kings", starting in the districts of Miraflores and San Isidro. The road passes a Huaca or sacred pre-Inca site. There will then be a stop at Parque del Amor (Lovers Park) in Miraflores for its magnificent view over the Pacific Ocean. The tour also includes the Historic Centre based on the Main Square, where the Presidential Palace, the Archbishop´s Palace, the Municipality of Lima and the Cathedral are located, as well as a visit to one of the largest colonial-era convents.

Overnight at the hotel of your choice in Lima
Meals included: breakfast

Day 3: Lima, Cusco
At scheduled time, you will be picked up from the hotel and transferred to the airport to take the departure flight. Suggested flight LA2041 LIM/CUZ Departure 1105 – Arrival 1240 – not include
TRANSFER TO THE SACRED VALLEY
At schedule time transfer to the airport to board the flight to Cusco city. Upon arrival in Cusco one of our representatives will meet you and then you will be transferred to the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Sacred Valley allows better acclimatization for its lower altitude compare to Cusco city. Rest of the day at leisure to rest and get use to the altitude.

Overnight at the hotel of your choice in the Sacred Valley
Meals included: breakfast

Day 4: Cusco SACRED VALLEY TOUR (Authentic Sacred Valley)
Discover the best of the Sacred Valley of the Incas through this route starting on the Inca's Balcony, a beautiful terrace with an impressive view of Chinchero, where twelves families still preserve their traditional costums, showing you the ancestral way in which they process the wool, and obtain those vivid colors for their textiles.
Afterwards, we will get to Ollantaytambo, one of the most monumental architectural complexes of the ancient Inca Empire, one of the few places where the Spanish conquistadors lost a major battle. Very well known for its “andenes” (terraces dug into the slopes of mountains for agricultural purposes), Ollantaytambo was a highly effective fortress that also served as a temple. Then, we will follow to the town of Ollantaytambo, “the unique living Inca town”: the best surviving example of Inca city planning, with narrow cobblestone streets that have been continuously inhabited since the 13th century.

At proper time you will board the train to Machu Picchu.
Overnight at the hotel of your choice in the Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu)
Meals included: breakfast & lunch

Day 5: Cusco
SACRED CITY OF MACHU PICCHU
You are going to visit one of the most important energy centers of the world: Machu Picchu. You will be driven to the archeological site, the visit of which will be an unforgettable experience, with a professional tour guide to impart to you all the history that surrounds this mysterious and enchanting place. Once the guided tour is over, you will have some free time to explore the site on your own, to relax, or to meditate. At the agreed upon hour, you will descend to Aguas Calientes for lunch and board the train later that afternoon for the return trip. Once you have arrived at either the Ollantaytambo or Poroy Station, you will be driven to your hotel.

Overnight at the hotel of your choice in Cusco
Meals included: breakfast and lunch

Day 6: Cusco
DAY AT LEISURE IN CUSCO
Enjoy the charm of this beautiful colonial city that was built upon the remains of amazing Inca buildings. Not to miss: Temple of the Sun (Koricancha), San Blas artisans neighborhood, the Cathedral and the Inca Fortress of Sacsayhuaman.

You can enhance your experience by adding this optional tour for $70 per person.

PM CITY TOUR, SACSAYHUAMAN, AND NEARBY ARCHEOLOGICAL SITES (SIB)
You arrive in the city of Cusco and are taken to your hotel, where the rest of the morning is free time to rest and to acclimate yourself to the elevation. The afternoon is set aside for a tour of the incredible colonial city, whose buildings the Spanish constructed on top of the foundations of Incan palaces. You begin at the Korikancha, the Temple of the Sun, to witness the exquisite stone work achieved by the Incas. Next stop is the Main Square for a tour of the Cathedral to see its fabulous wood carvings and impressive altars and the lovely Church of La Compañia de Jesus (Society of Christ). Following that, you head upwards to Sacsayhuaman, a fortress located in a strategic spot high above the city with a view that is absolutely stunning. You will also visit some other archaeological complexes such as Kenko and Tambomachay, and you will have a panoramic view of Puca Pucara.

Overnight at the hotel of your choice in Cusco
Meals included: breakfast

Day 7: Cusco, Lima
Breakfast.
At the scheduled time, you will be transferred to the airport for your flight back to Lima.
Suggested flight LA2040 CUZ/LIM Departure 1320 – Arrival 1320-1450 – not include
Kindly note that there more options in case you need to fix your international flight to home.

Included meals: B=breakfast; L=lunch; D=dinner

What’s included

What's included

Services included in the prices:

All services, lodging, food, and beverages mentioned in the trip description, plus taxes, tourist tickets, and entrance fees.
All excursions come with a bilingual guide in Spanish and English language.
Our prices include entrance fees and tourist ticket costs to determined historical, natural, or religious landmarks that are managed by the local authorities in many cases. Costs may increase without prior warning. Condor Travel will notify you of these immediately and adjust the prices accordingly.

Not Included:

Early check-in, late check-out, services and food not listed in the itinerary, beverages during the meals, hotel extras, and personal expenses.
Domestic and international airfare.
Tips for guides, drivers, and waitresses, if not specified in the description.