
GREAT WONDERS OF CUSCO
Lima, Cusco, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu & Vinicunca
Eight Days / Seven Nights
The Mountain of Seven Colors. Two unmissable destinations, two wonders that will leave us breathless. The mountain of the seven colors or rainbow mountain is one of the attractions that every visitor wants to reach, along with Machu Picchu and a tour of the entire Sacred Valley makes this route the best.
San Pedro Central Market of Cusco, San Blas artisan district, Qorikancha Temple, Sacsayhuaman, Tambomachay, Q’enqo and Puca Pucara, Pisac Inca old and colonial town Inkariy Museum, Maras Salt inca mines, Moray Inca terraces, Ollantaytambo, the last living Inca town, Machu Picchu, lost citadel Vinicunca, Rainbow Mountain.
The Mountain of Seven Colors. Two unmissable destinations, two wonders that will leave us breathless. The mountain of the seven colors or rainbow mountain is one of the attractions that every visitor wants to reach, along with Machu Picchu and a tour of the entire Sacred Valley makes this route the best.
DAY 01: WELCOME TO LIMA.
Arrival to the city of Lima, assistance, and transfer to the hotel.
Overnight accommodation at selected hotel
DAY 02: CUSCO, CAPITAL OF THE EMPIRE
Arrival to the city of Cusco, assistance, and transfer to the hotel. In the afternoon, exclusive stroll in the city that starts with a visit to the Plaza de San Cristóbal to enjoy a panoramic overview of the city. Afterwards, we will visit the San Pedro Market, where we will absorb the local flavors and learn more about the products of the area. Later, the Qorikancha Temple will welcome us with all its splendor and magnificence. From San Blas, the artisans’ neighborhood, we will walk down finding in our way the palace Inca Roca. We will continue to the Plaza de Armas to visit The Cathedral.
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight accommodations at selected hotel
DAY 03: ARCHAEOLOGICAL PARK OF SACSAYHUAMAN
In the morning, we will leave behind the crowds to visit Sacsayhuaman, an impressive citadel full of colossal constructions surrounded by beautiful landscape in total communion with the environment. Afterwards, we continue to the Inca adoratory of Q’enqo, with its surprising altar for sacrifices embedded in the internal part of its rocky formation. Finally, we arrive at the Puca Pucará lookout and Tambomachay, a monument of notable architectonic excellence which is considered one of the pillars of the Andean cosmovision. Free afternoon to enjoy the city.
Free afternoon for additional activities, or to cruise around the streets of Cusco. The passport of admissions that is included in this trip gives you access to other points of interest that are not visited.
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight accommodation at selected hotel
DAY 04: SACRED VALLEY: INCA AND COLONIAL PISAC, INKARIY MUSEUM AND YUCAY LIVE CULTURE CENTER
The Sacred Valley of the Incas receives us on this day. Our first stop will be at the Inca village of Pisac, one of the most beautiful archaeological sites of the Sacred Valley. Walk through the colonial village. Time for shopping at the artisan workshops. Later, tour of the Inkariy Museum to visit the different halls with exhibits of representations of the pre-Hispanic cultures of ancient Peru. Lunch. Visit to the Yucay Live Culture Center, tourist complex where the local settlers will show us their techniques of weaving and dying of traditional textiles, making of the adobes, preparation of the traditional chicha, a drink made of corn, and a close encounter with the Andean camels: llamas and alpacas. Overnight stay in the area.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Overnight accommodation at selected hotel
DAY 05: SACRED VALLEY: MORAY TERRACES, MARAS SALT MINES AND OLLANTAYTAMBO LIVING INCA VILLAGE
This day will take us to find marvelous places in this region of the Sacred Valley of the Incas. The Inca Terraces of Moray, a lab that was looking to re-create 20 different microclimates and secure the agricultural production of the empire. Continue towards the Village of Maras, tour of the famous and ancient salt mines, which have still been exploited since immemorial times. The contrast between the white wells and the clayey land makes this landscape into a place not to be missed for taking pictures. Lunch. In the afternoon, tour of the streets, plazas and terraces of the last Inca living village of Ollantaytambo. Enter the archaeological site that dominates the village, where we will see the technique that the Incas used to work on the stones in the Sun temple that was left half built. At the proper time, embark from the village train station to arrive at the town of Machu Picchu, located at the foot of the mountain. Overnight stay in the area.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Overnight accommodation at selected hotel
DAY 06: MACHU PICCHU, THE LOST CITY
The much-awaited day to visit one of the 7 Wonders of the World. Boarding at the Ollantaytambo station. Departure via Vistadome train service or similar. Arrival at Machu Picchu station. Assistance, from our staff to board the bus that will ascend a winding road, with a spectacular view of the Urubamba River which forms a deep canyon. The Lost City of the Incas, Machu Picchu, will greet us with its incredible terraces, staircases, ceremonial sites, and urban areas. Energy exudes from the whole place. Lunch. At the coordinated time, return by train and transfer to the hotel in Cusco. Lodging.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Overnight accommodation at selected hotel
DAY 07: VINICUNCA, THE RAINBOW MOUNTAIN
Embark on a great adventure when going to Rainbow Mountain, Vinicunca. Very early in the morning, departure by van along Valle Sur till we arrive at the village of Cusipata. Breakfast. Afterwards start of the ascent through a community dirt road till we arrive at 4,800 m.a.s.l. Start of our hike along a path of 4 km observing far away the snowcapped mountain range of Ausangate. Our guide will come with us and teach us how to walk properly at altitude. The chain of mountains striped with colors will appear little by little, until we reach the observation point at 5000 m.a.s.l. Its geological formations will reveal all its great splendor. Vinicunca is one of the great attractions that you should not miss in your trip to Peru. Free time for taking pictures.
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight accommodation at selected hotel
DAY 08: DEPART CUSCO
Transfer to the airport for your flight to Lima and connect with your return flight home or to another destination within Peru.
Meals: Breakfast at the hotel
Tour Reservations:
Twenty-four-hour confirmation through December 2024 for bookings requested at least 30 days prior to arrival. Exception: Peruvian Holidays – Inti Raymi June 20 to June 30 & Independence Holiday July 27 to 29. Different rates will apply.
GREAT WONDERS OF CUSCO – Eight Days / Seven Nights | |||||
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OUR HOTEL SELECTION | TYPE ACCOMMODATIONS | CHILDREN | |||
DOUBLE | TRIPLE | SINGLE | W/BED | BED SHARING | |
FIRST CLASS | 1344 | 1319 | 1773 | 1010 | 577 |
LIMA: Holiday Inn Lima (Miraflores), Jose Antonio Lima, Jose Antonio Executive | |||||
CUSCO: Xima Hotel Cusco, Jose Antonio Cusco | |||||
SACRED VALLEY: Casa Andina Premium Sacred Valley, Sonesta Posada del Inca Yucay | |||||
FIRST CLASS SUPERIOR | 1430 | 1373 | 1950 | 1063 | 577 |
LIMA: INNSIDE by Melia Lima Miraflores, José Antonio Deluxe, Hilton Garden Inn Miraflores | |||||
CUSCO: Sonesta Hotel Cusco, Cosa del Sol Ramada Cusco, Hilton Gaden Inn | |||||
SACRED VALLEY: Casa Andina Premium Sacred Valley, Sonesta Posada del Inca Yucay | |||||
LUXURY | 1986 | 1928 | 3065 | 1618 | 577 |
LIMA: Pullman Lima Miraflores, Iberostar Selection Miraflores | |||||
CUSCO: Palacio del Inka – A Luxury Collection, Aranwa Cusco Boutique Hotel, J W Marriott | |||||
SACRED VALLEY: Aranwa Sacred Valley Hotel | |||||
LUXURY SUPERIOR | 2109 | 2153 | 3318 | 1843 | 577 |
LIMA: The Westin Lima Hotel & Convention Center, Hilton Lima Miraflores | |||||
CUSCO: Palacio del Inka – A Luxury Collection, J W Marriott | |||||
SACRED VALLEY: Inkaterra Hacienda Urubamba | |||||
Tour rates with hotels not listed above available on request. |
TOUR RATES INCLUDE:
- Private transfers between the airport in Lima and Cusco and hotels.
- Transfers between train station and hotel in Cusco.
- All admission tickets on tours.
- Tours with English-Spanish speaking guide.
- Round trip railway ticket to Machu Picchu according with selected hotel category.
- 4 lunches.
- 1 night of accommodation in Lima in selected hotels.
- 4 nights of accommodation in Cusco in selected hotels.
- 1 night of accommodation in Sacred Valley in selected hotels.
- Daily breakfast.
NOT INCLUDED:
- Roundtrip international air between the USA and Lima
- Air transportation within Peru.
- Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
- Expenses of personal nature and/or land tour services and hotels not included in the itinerary.
- Gratuities.
- Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
Hotels in Lima
- FIRST CLASS CATEGORY HOTELS
- FIRST CLASS SUPERIOR CATEGORY HOTELS
- LUXURY CATEGORY HOTELS
- LUXURY SUPERIOR CATEGORY HOTELS
HOTEL JOSE ANTONIO EXCUTIVE
Located in the heart of Miraflores, this hotel has a strategic location being perfect for guests both on tourism and corporate trips as it is close to the main tourist and commercial areas in the district. its 44 rooms are distributed between standard rooms and suites offering a modern, comfortable and welcoming place.
Enjoy daily delicious buffet breakfast and a varied menu of dishes in Las Cascadas Restaurant. In addition, on the eighth floor we have a rooftop with an outdoor pool, perfect for relaxing after a long day. The Hotel Jose Antonio Executive offers an enjoyable experience.
HOLIDAY INN LIMA MIRAFLORES
HOTEL JOSE ANTONIO LIMA
INNISDE BY MELIA LIMA MIRAFLORES
An avant-garde hotel surrounded by the ocean, city, and culture.
Energy and modernity burst from every corner of a hotel that reflects the soul of the city of Lima. A lively space in the magical district of Miraflores, surrounded by stores, restaurants, bars, picturesque gardens and the immensity of the Pacific Ocean. An ideal hotel for travelers seeking new experiences while still feeling at home.
Its urban rooms and suites offer all the comforts you need to make your vacation truly unique.
There is so much more to INNSiDE Lima Miraflores. Both its gastrobar, its fitness center Open 24 hours a day, its terrace with a heated pool or its spectacular Cataleya Rooftop Bar are designed to enjoy life whatever the moment.
HILTON GARDENS INN – MIRAFLORES
A stay near South Pacific views.
We are between Vía Expresa Paseo de la República and Circuito de Playas near the Miraflores and San Isidro Financial Center in Lima. John F. Kennedy Park, Atlantic City Casino, and Larcomar Outdoor Mall are within three kilometers. Visit Playa Waikiki Beach about four kilometers away or take a dip in our rooftop pool.
HOTEL JOSE ANTONIO DELUXE
THIS TOUR CAN ALSO BE RESERVED & BOOKED WITH THE FOLLOWING FIRST CLASS SUPERIOR HOTELS:
MIRAFLORES
COSTA DEL SOL WYNDHAM LIMA AIRPORT – DAZZLER BY WYNDHAM LIMA MIRAFLORES
CASA ANDINA SELECT MIRAFLORES – ALOFT LIMA MIRAFLORES – HILTON GARDEN INN LIMA MIRAFLORES
SAN ISIDRO
CASA ANDINA PREMIUM – SONESTA EL OLIVAR – DAZZLER BY WYNDHAM
HOTEL PULLMAN LIMA MIRAFLORES
HOTEL IBEROSTAR SELECTION MIRAFLORES
THE WESTIN LIMA HOTEL
Westin Lima Hotel is located in the heart of San Isidro, Lima’s vibrant financial and commercial district. The hotel’s prime location is ideal for travelers looking to explore the local area. Guests appreciate the easy access to many iconic restaurants, cultural galleries and lush parks.
Immerse yourself in the local culture with visits to historical sites and museums. Stroll through the quiet paths of Parque el Olivar, home to centuries-old olive trees and surrounded by beautiful Germanic mansions. Visit the ancient pyramidal building, La Huaca Pucllana. Nearby museums and historical sites include the Museo Larco.
THE HILTON LIMA MIRAFLORES HOTEL
THIS TOUR CAN ALSO BE RESERVED & BOOKED WITH THE FOLLOWING LUXURY SUPERIOR HOTELS :
MIRAFLORES & SAN ISIDRO
BELMOND MIRAFLORES PARK – COUNTRY CLUB LIMA – SWISSOTEL
- FIRST CLASS CATEGORY HOTELS
- FIRST CLASS SUPERIOR CATEGORY HOTELS
- LUXURY CATEGORY HOTELS
- LUXURY SUPERIOR CATEGORY HOTELS
FIRST CLASS CATEGORY HOTELS CUSCO
XIMA HOTEL CUSCO
HOTEL JOSE ANTONIO CUSCO
THIS TOUR CAN ALSO BE RESERVED & BOOKED WITH THE FOLLOWING FIRST-CLASS HOTELS
CUSCO
QUINTA SAN BLAS – SAN AGUSTIN PLAZA – TERRA ANDINA MANSION COLONIAL
FIRST CLASS CATEGORY HOTELS – SACRED VALLEY
CASA ANDINA PREMIUM SACRED VALLEY
HOTEL SONESTA POSADA DEL INCA YUCAY
THIS TOUR CAN ALSO BE RESERVED & BOOKED WITH THE FOLLOWING FIRST-CLASS SUPERIOR HOTELS
SACRED VALLEY
TAYPIKALA VALLE SAGRADO
FIRST CLASS SUPERIOR CATEGORY HOTELS – CUSCO
HOTEL SONESTA CUSCO
HOTEL COSTA DEL SOL RAMADA CUSCO
THIS TOUR CAN ALSO BE RESERVED & BOOKED WITH THE FOLLOWING FIRST-CLASS SUPERIOR HOTELS
CUSCO
CASA ANDINA PREMIUM CUSCO – NOVOTEL CUSCO
FIRST CLASS SUPERIOR CATEGORY HOTELS – SACRED VALLEY
CASA ANDINA PREMIUM SACRED VALLEY
HOTEL SONESTA POSADA DEL INCA YUCAY
THIS TOUR CAN ALSO BE RESERVED & BOOKED WITH THE FOLLOWING FIRST-CLASS SUPERIOR HOTEL
SACRED VALLEY
TAYPIKALA VALLE SAGRADO
LUXURY CATEGORY HOTELS CUSCO
HOTEL PALACIO DEL INKA – A LUXURY COLLECTION
ARANWA CUSCO BOUTIQUE HOTEL
Aranwa Cusco Boutique Hotel is a 5-star boutique hotel that combines the essence of history, luxury, and well-being, located in the heart of the Inca city.
Cusco Boutique has elegant rooms, finely decorated, taking care of every detail to delight its guests. For the relaxation and rest of our guests, all rooms are equipped with intelligent oxygen system, and spacious spa-inspired bathrooms with electric radiant floor heating system, Scottish showers, and whirlpool tubs. All of this complemented with a welcoming service. The hotel is located near Plaza Regocijo, two blocks from Cusco’s Plaza de Armas (Main square).
THIS TOUR CAN ALSO BE RESERVED & BOOKED WITH THE FOLLOWING LUXURY HOTELS
CUSCO
CASA CARTAGENA – PALACIO MANCO CAPAC
LUXURY CATEGORY HOTELS SACRED VALLEY
ARANWA SACRED VALLEY HOTEL & WELLNESS
Aranwa Sacred Valley Hotel & Wellness is built along the Vilcanota riverbank, on the lands of an old 17th-century colonial hacienda, just one and a half hours from the city of Cusco and forty minutes from the Ollantaytambo train station, on the way to Machu Picchu. The hotel has rooms decorated in colonial style and others with modern and minimalist style. Enjoy unforgettable days in the suites of Aranwa Sacred Valley Hotel & Wellness and let yourself be part of its mysticism in the Sacred Valley of the Incas. It combines the magical encounter of two periods: the ancient Inca culture and the colonial majesty, in one of the most beautiful landscapes in the world.
Moreover, Aranwa Sacred Valley Hotel & Wellness is a member of Historic Hotels Worldwide®, which is dedicated to promoting heritage and cultural travel to prestigious historic treasures.
THIS TOUR CAN ALSO BE RESERVED & BOOKED WITH THE FOLLOWING LUXURY HOTELS
SACRED VALLEY
HOTEL SOL Y LUNA
LUXURY SUPERIOR CATEGORY HOTELS- CUSCO
HOTEL PALACIO DEL INKA – A LUXURY COLLECTION
Considered a historic landmark, Palacio del Inka, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Cusco is housed within a 500-year-old mansion in the heart of Cusco, Peru. This luxury hotel boasts a unique, captivating design that embraces traditional aspects of Peruvian culture while providing world-class luxury and modern conveniences. Find stone archways, Hispanic art, and ornate gilded antiques throughout the hotel. Savor a delectable meal at Inti Raymi restaurant, which serves fine cuisine and a selection of wines curated by our master sommelier. Recharge your body and mind with a massage or other treatment at the hotel’s luxurious Andes Spirit Spa. Each unique guest rooms and suites in Cusco, Peru, features colonial decor and a rich color palette that evokes its Peruvian heritage.
HOTEL J. W. MARRIOTT EL CONVENTO CUSCO
THIS TOUR CAN ALSO BE RESERVED & BOOKED WITH THE FOLLOWING LUXURY SUPERIOR HOTELS
CUSCO
INKATERRA LA CASONA
LUXURY SUPERIOR CATEGORY HOTELS – SACRED VALLEY
INKATERRA HACIENDA URUBAMBA
THIS TOUR CAN ALSO BE RESERVED & BOOKED WITH THE FOLLOWING LUXURY SUPERIOR HOTELS
SACRED VALLEY
TAMBO DEL INKA – ANDENIA HOTEL BOUTIQUE