Each travel program is perfectly specified, taking care of every detail while you enjoy your PERSONALIZED trip to Machu Picchu!
CLASSIC PERU
6 DAYS AND 5 NIGHTS
GENERAL ITINERARY
Day 1: Arrival in Lima – Transfer to the Hotel
Day 2: Lima - Tour to Pachacamac – Colonial and Modern City tour (Breakfast and Lunch)
Day 3: Lima – Flight from Lima to Cusco – Transfer to the Hotel – Archaeological City Tour: Temple of the Sun Qoricancha, Sacsayhuamán, Qenqo, Pucapucara and Tambomachay (Lunch)
Day 4: Sacred Valley of the Inkas – Train trip to Aguas Calientes (Breakfast and Lunch)
Day 5: Tour in MACHUPICCHU FULL DAY – Cusco (Breakfast and Lunch)
Day 6: Transfer to the Airport – Return to your country (Breakfast)
DETAILED ITINERARY
Day 1: Arrival in Lima – Transfer to the Hotel
Welcome to Lima, Peru! Upon arrival in the city of Lima, our host will be waiting to assist you and transfer you to your selected hotel. (There will be a sign with your name and the logo of the Agency, so you can identify it.) Rest of the afternoon free in the city of Lima.
Hotel night in Lima
Day 2: Lima - Tour to Pachacamac – Colonial and Modern City tour (Breakfast and Lunch)
We start our walk at 9:45 am. Pick up from the hotel and we go to the south of the city to start our visit to the archaeological complex of Pachacamac which means «The Lord of the World». Considered part of the mystical axis of the world at the beginning of the Christian era. It has a pre-Hispanic ceremonial center located on the Pacific coast built in adobe or known as mud bricks. Then we return to Barranco, passing by the beaches of the green coast with views of the ocean, the villa wetlands and the chaotic urban city. Lunch at a local restaurant, to savor the rich and varied Peruvian food including ceviches, chaufas and many good options. We continue our walk towards the center of Lima, formerly known as the city of kings, visiting different districts such as Miraflores, San Isidro (financial centers of the Peruvian capital). The center of Lima stands out for being the colonial part, with mansions and convents such as San Francisco, which has cloisters, tombs and coffins that remain to this day. Rest of the afternoon free in Lima.
Hotel night in Lima.
Day 3: Lima – Flight from Lima to Cusco – Transfer to the Hotel – Archaeological City Tour: Temple of the Sun Qoricancha, Sacsayhuamán, Qenqo, Pucapucara and Tambomachay (Lunch)
At the indicated time the day before, transfer to the Lima airport to fly to Cusco (It is recommended to take a flight that arrives before noon to Cusco). Welcome to Cusco! Upon arrival in the city of Cusco, our host will be waiting to assist you and transfer you to your selected hotel. (There will be a sign with your name and the logo of the Agency, so you can identify it.) Arriving at the hotel, they will offer you the famous coca tea that will help you acclimatize to the height of Cusco and other helpful tips. Rest of the afternoon free in the city of Cusco. Lunch in a tourist restaurant in the city of Cusco.
After lunch we begin our Archaeological City Tour, it will begin its journey to the Temple of the Sun Qoricancha, an ancient Inka palace worshiping the Sun god, which today is the Temple of the Dominican order. Continuing we go up the city to the fortress of Sacsayhuamán, an imposing construction with megalithic stones. We delve deeper into Inca architecture visiting Qenqo, Pucapucara and Tambomachay. Finally, we visit the Cathedral of Cusco, the most important temple in the city.
Hotel night in Cusco.
Day 4: Sacred Valley of the Inkas – Train trip to Aguas Calientes (Breakfast and Lunch)
We start our walk at 8:20 am. Pick up from the hotel and we will go to the surprising sacred valley of the Inkas, made up of archaeological sites located in its course that accompanies the Vilcanota river. The first point of visit is the typical craft market of the inhabitants of Ccorao, you can take pictures with their llamas and enjoy the Andean craft markets. We continue our journey to appreciate the magnificent view of the Sacred Valley of the Inkas from the Taray viewpoint. Then we go to visit Pisaq, made up of immense agricultural terraces, housing enclosures and stone warehouses; to tell the whole story of this fantastic site and take photos. Then we go to Urubamba, place of lunch, to savor the rich and varied Peruvian food. On the way we pass through many towns that to this day maintain their gastronomic customs that we will tell you about. We continue our visit to Ollantaytambo, known as the living Inka city, a beautiful example of urbanization with Inka canals made of stone and considered a military, religious and cultural center that remains to this day. After visiting the entire complex, we moved to the Ollantaytambo train station to travel by train to Aguas Calientes, in tourist service (4:36 p.m.). Forbidden to sleep because during the train trip there will be landscapes, archaeological sites and a lot of vegetation. (18h10 pm) Upon arrival our staff will be waiting for you to take you to your selected hotel. (The transfer to the hotel is on foot for 5 minutes, because there are no cars in Aguas Calientes because it is a very small town.)
*You can take a walk through this town that is located in the middle of the mountains and at the foot of Machupicchu. Aguas Calientes has thermal baths that are relaxing and give rise to the name of the city; We recommend visiting the thermal baths, having dinner and resting.
Hotel night in Aguas Calientes.
Day 5: Tour in MACHUPICCHU FULL DAY – Cusco (Breakfast and Lunch)
Pick up from your hotel in Aguas Calientes and we leave very early for Machupicchu, one of the 7 Wonders of the Modern World or the lost city of the Incas. Our Guide will help you and accompany you to get on the bus to the Inka citadel of Machupicchu. It will be an unforgettable experience, where our Guide will tell you the whole story that surrounds the mysterious Inka citadel in PRIVATE. You will have free time to take photos, as well as the classic COVER photo of Machupicchu (As you see in the image below). We are going to walk through its incredible terraces, stairways, ceremonial precincts, main square, royal quarters, temple of the three windows and urban areas. Then at the indicated time we descend by bus to the town of Aguas Calientes, to have lunch at the Café Inkaterrra Restaurant. (Lunch a la carte).
Hotel night in Cusco.
Day 6: Transfer to the Airport – Return to your country (Breakfast)
Prior coordination a day before, at the indicated time our team will go through the hotel to transfer you to the Cusco airport for your return flight. ***End of our services, we hope you had a complete and unforgettable trip***
INCLUDES:
-Pick up and assistance from the airport to the hotel in Lima
-Tour to Pachacamac in Lima
-Colonial and Modern City Tour in Lima
-Lunch at a local tourist restaurant in Lima
-Transfer with assistance from the hotel to the airport in Lima, for flight to Cusco
-Pick up and Assistance from the airport to the hotel in Cusco
-Lunch in a tourist restaurant in the city of Cusco
-Archaeological City Tour
-Entrance Ticket to the Cathedral of Cusco
-Entrance Ticket to the Temple of the Sun Qoricancha
-Sacred Valley of the Inkas Tour in Cusco
-Ticket full tourist, entrance to archaeological sites of the City Tour and Sacred Valley
– Buffet lunch in a local tourist restaurant in Urubamba
-02 hotel nights in Lima, with breakfast
-02 hotel nights in Cusco, with breakfast
-01 hotel night in Aguas Calientes, with breakfast
-One-way train from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes in tourist Voyager service
-Tourist bus Aguas Calientes – Machupicchu – Aguas Calientes
-Entrance ticket to Machupicchu
-Guided tour in Machupicchu (PERSONALIZED)
-A la carte lunch at Café Inkaterra restaurant in Aguas Calientes (Options for Vegetarians and Celiacs)
-Return train from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo in tourist Voyager service
-Transfer with assistance from the Ollantaytambo train station to the hotel in Cusco
-Transfer with assistance from the hotel to the airport in Cusco
-Professional guides and staff in all scheduled tours
-Tourist transportation in all transfers and tours
-24-hour assistance by the Grupo Kintu Team
We recommend booking well in advance to guarantee your entrance ticket to Machupicchu.
NOT INCLUDED:
-International plane tickets and within Peru (The package starts from the moment you arrive at the Lima airport and ends in Cusco)
-Travel insurance
-Food and drinks not mentioned above
-Tips (It is not mandatory, but a courtesy for your attention from the guide and staff towards you)
WHAT TO BRING FOR THE TOUR:
-Pick up and assistance from the airport to the hotel in Cusco
-Large or medium size suitcase for the trip
-Light clothing for the day and warm clothing in the morning and afternoon
-Personal hygiene implements
-Shoes suitable for walking, such as tennis
shoes -Camera
-Hat or Cap
-OFF insect repellent and Sunscreen
-Glasses or Sunglasses and Mineral water for the tours
-Small medium-sized backpack or handbag
-Coat or Raincoat, as a precaution in case of rain
EXCLUSIVE benefits with Grupo Kintu :
-CUSTOMIZED travel experiences tailored to you!
-Our professional guides and staff with extensive knowledge passionate about the history of the Inkas.
-Clean, disinfected and safe tourist transport with honest drivers will take you from one place to another.
-Beautiful present from Grupo Kintu that will surprise you!
PRICES:
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ADDITIONAL SERVICES:
– Roundtrip VISTADOME Train Service: First class train with panoramic views, typical dance show and service on board. Add USD $60 dollars per person.
– Entrance ticket to Waynapicchu: Narrow path that takes you from the Inca citadel to the Waynapicchu viewpoint, 1 hour of walking uphill to get there, a strategic and unique place from which you have the most complete view of the citadel of Machupicchu. Add USD $65 dollars per person.