South America
16 Day Treasures of Peru - Machu Picchu, Land of the Incas and the Northern Kingdom - From: $7,700
Trip Summary
Enjoy picturesque Andean scenery and spot traditional villages as you travel by train from the Sacred Valley of the Incas up to the ancient city of Machu Picchu. Explore pre-Columbian ruins and pyramids and learn about the ancient cultures. A light trek through the countryside of Cajamarca will give you a glimpse of local daily life in Peru.
Highlights
- Visit the Urubamba Valley, known as the Sacred Valley of the Incas and the historic heart of the Inca Empire
- Travel by train along the Urubamba River up to the ancient city of Machu Picchu
- See the pre-Columbian pyramids of Tucume
Trip Details
Price:
| Per Person, double occupancy | From: $7,700 |
Based on low season rates with two guests traveling.
Departure Dates:
- Daily
Itinerary
Day 1
Lima
Arrive Lima. On arrival you will be met and assisted with check in at the Ramada Airport Hotel.
Lodging: Ramada Airport Hotel
Days 2 - 3
Urubamba Valley
Commercial flight to Cusco. On arrival in Cusco drive to the Urubamba Valley also known as the Sacred Valley of the Incas (elevation 8500 feet). Visit Pisac ruins and the local market in Pisac. The following day visit the town of Chincheros, a traditional textiles workshop and Ollantaytambo fortress.
Lodging: Libertador Tambo del Inka
Day 4
Machu Picchu
Transfer to Ollanta train station. Morning vistadome train to Machu Picchu. Afternoon visit Machu Picchu
Lodging: Sanctuary Lodge Machu Picchu
Days 5 - 6
Machu Picchu / Cusco
Spend the morning wandering the ancient ruins. Afternoon return to Cusco by vistadome train. The next day explore Cusco and the surrounding ruins of Kenko, the ceremonial bath of Tambomachay and the amazing fortress of Sachsayhuaman.
Lodging: Libertador Palacio del Inka Hotel
Days 7 - 8
Cusco/Lima/Chiclayo
Commercial flight to Lima. On arrival connect with a commercial flight to the northern town of Chiclayo. The next day visit Sipan where the tomb of the Lord of Sipan, ruler of the Moche was discovered. The golden tomb is considered to be the richest in the Americas. Visit the Sipan Musuem to learn more about the Moche people. Visit the pre-Columbian pyramids of Tucume. Return to the Gran Hotel Chiclayo.
Lodging: Gran Hotel Chiclayo
Days 9 - 11
Chachapoyas
Travel with your private guide/driver leaving the coast and heading for the cloud forest town of Chahapoyas. After breakfast the next day visit Kuelap, a spectacular pre-Inca walled city tucked away on the hilltop overlooking the Utcumbamba Valley. Kuelap consists of massive exterior stone walls containing more than four hundred buildings. On Day 11, enjoy an excursion by horse to visit the colorful funeral buildings of Revash perched on a ledge high on a cliff. Marvel at the geometric designs and figures of camelids that decorate the cliffs.
Lodging: Hostal El Chillo
Days 12 - 13
Cajamarca
Drive to Cajamarca via the Maranon Canyon. En route descend through some of Peru's deepest canyons. The following morning explore the countryside and visit the Ventanillas de Otuzco. Return to the city visit the main square and the 17th century San Francisco church.
Lodging: La Laguna Seca Hotel
Day 14
Trujillo
Drive to the colonial city of Trujillo.
Lodging: Libertador
Day 15
Lima
Visit the Moche Sun and Moon temples. Drive to Chan Chan a sprawling city of the Chimu culture. Return to Lima by commercial flight
Lodging: Miraflores Park Hotel
Day 16
International Flights Home
City tour of Lima. Transfer to the Lima international airport intime for your flight home.
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