Summary
The Incas are considered as the masters of farming, people with a unique religion that combines nature worship, engineering geniuses. Without a doubt the Incas were one of the most interesting and mysterious ancient civilizations. This Machu Picchu luxury tour leads you into the cozy Andean Villages and learn about the customs and traditions of local people. During this adventure, delight yourself the enigmatic Machu Picchu Ancient Citadel and the intricate stonework of the old Inca capital Cusco. Dip into the ingenious agricultural terraces that dot the stunning beauty of the Sacred Valley. Along with your expert guide, explore this fascinating Inca’s Land.
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Overview
Welcome to Perú!
International flight arrival to Lima & Transfer to your hotel
Flight to Cusco & Transfer to the Sacred Valley
Start your adventure at the gorgeous and serene landscapes that the Sacred Valley offers.
Visit the Agricultural Lab of the Incas at Maras, Moray & Local Village
Enjoy the breathtaking views at the Sacred Valley!
Go Kayaking Through Piuray’s Pristine Waters & Ceramic Workshop
Delight yourself with the Andean Mountains, glaciers and snow peaks surrounding the Piuray Lake
Board the Exclusive Hiram Bingham Train and Machu Picchu Tour!
Take the stunning train to Aguas Calientes and Guided visit to Machu Picchu!
Explore Machu Picchu at your own Peace & Transfer to Cusco
Machu Picchu will take your breath away with its enigmatic and historical atmosphere.
Free Morning & Cusco Private City Tour
Explore the enigmatic Capital of the Inca Empire with your expert guide!
Cusco Farewell
Transfer to the Airport & International Flight Back Home
Itinerary
Detailed Itinerary
Welcome to Perú! (-)
International flight arrival to Lima & Transfer to your hotel
Once you arrive to the international Lima’s airport, look for your Auri Peru Travel representative holding a sign with your name on it! You may be a bit tired after your long flight, so we’ll save you the stress of trying to navigate and bring you straight to your hotel where you can shake off that icky flight feeling with a shower and a sleep. Enjoy a peaceful night’s rest.
Flight to Cusco & Transfer to the Sacred Valley (B, L)
Start your adventure at the gorgeous and serene landscapes that the Sacred Valley offers.
This morning, pick up from your hotel to escort you to the airport to take your flight to Cusco. Once you arrive at the Andean Cusco Airport, your private guide will pick you up to start your adventure in the Sacred Valley. Our first stop will be Awanacancha “Living Museum”, where you will learn about the weaving process and you will come face-to-face with the lovely South American camelids, including alpacas, guanacos, vicuñas… you can feed them too!
Your journey will take you to Pisaq traditional market, which is famous for its beautiful handicrafts that delight thousands of visitors every year. Textiles, vegetables, and silver jewelry are just some of the items that are sold here.
Then, delight yourself with a savory lunch featuring the most delicious Peruvian dishes.
Our next stop will be Pisaq ruins, we will explore some Incan archaeological sites, including ornate palaces and temples, and magnificent agricultural terraces on the mountains. This was one of the major agricultural centers of the Incan Empire and is one of the most beautiful towns of the Sacred Valley. From this point, you will see the modern-day Quechua people continue to farm and the verdant farmland where the Incas once cultivated their crops.
At the end of the tour, your guide will leave you in your hotel located in the heart of the Sacred Valley of the Incas to spend a peaceful night rest.
*Eco-friendly tip: Plastic bags can take up to 500 years to biodegrade so take a re-useable shopping bag with you when you go to local markets as Pisaq.
Visit the Agricultural Lab of the Incas at Maras, Moray & Local Village (B, L)
Enjoy the breathtaking views at the Sacred Valley!
This morning, enjoy a delicious breakfast your hotel. Then, your private guide and private transportation will pick you up to start your private tour.
You’ll be taken to see the impressive agricultural site of Moray. It is believed that this place was used as a kind of Incan laboratory to acclimatize crops. Then, we will drive to Maras ‘village – known for its beautiful colonial doorways – before arriving at the town’s still-in-use salt pans. During this visit you will find around 2000 small salt pans that are still used by local people for domestic purposes, then enjoy a savory lunch enjoying the beautiful Andean environment.
Post lunch you’ll have a chance to meet local villagers and visit to an off-the-beaten-track highland village on the shore of the icy blue Lake Piuray. Here, women are weavers’ masters and at this time their main activity is the agriculture. Once you get there, you will interact with the residents, visit their houses and fields, and you will also learn about their day-to-day life is like within the Andean highlands. You may also meet the lovely children; they love sharing their drawings with visitors.
Finally, transfer to your hotel in Cusco for a well-deserved good night’s rest.
Go Kayaking Through Piuray’s Pristine Waters & Ceramic Workshop (B, L)
Delight yourself with the Andean Mountains, glaciers and snow peaks surrounding the Piuray Lake
Enjoy a relaxing time in the Piuray Lagoon. This day, you will continue your Peruvian Family Trip with some arts and adventure. This morning, enjoy a savory breakfast at your hotel. Then, you will be escorted to the shores of Lake Piuray, where your expert guide will give you a safety briefing and instructions on kayaking. Climb aboard your kayak and paddle through pristine and quiet waters while enjoying the local flora and fauna.
Then, delight yourself with a delicious picnic lunch tasting the most delicious local flavors.
We understand that children prefer fun and active activities, so we arrange for interactive, hands-on activities as part of our Peru family tours. This afternoon, enjoy a private workshop in the town of Urubamba and make your own ceramic piece as part of a master class Marvel yourself learning a bit more about the ceramics traditions of Peru.
Board the Exclusive Hiram Bingham Train and Machu Picchu Tour! (B, L)
Take the stunning train to Aguas Calientes and Guided visit to Machu Picchu!
Prepare for a climatic day! This morning after a savory breakfast at your hotel, you will be transferred to the train station to board the Hiram Bingham train to Aguas Calientes. Enjoy 1 ½ hour traveling in this luxury and exclusive train through the impressive lush vegetation along the way, a journey filled in with an unforgettable one-in-a-lifetime experience.
At your arrival, we will assist you to take your bus up to Machu Picchu. Perched at 7,970 feet above sea level and 1,240 feet above the Urubamba river in the Sacred Valley, discover this hidden area that was covered by mountains and semi-tropical jungles for almost 400 years.
Immerse yourself in-depth 2-hour tour, your private guide will show you the mysteries and magic of Machu Picchu by visiting the Main Plaza, the Circular Tower, the Sacred Sundial, the Royal Quarters, the Temple of Three Windows and some other cemeteries. Afterward you will have plenty of free time to take pictures, explore, and enjoy the amazing panoramic view from the plateau of the iconic Ancient Citadel.
Make your way to Aguas Calientes by bus and enjoy a peaceful night rest with the sound of the cloud forest around you.
Explore Machu Picchu at your own Peace & Transfer to Cusco (B)
Machu Picchu will take your breath away with its enigmatic and historical atmosphere.
Today, explore at your own peace the majestic Machu Picchu Wonder. Watch the mist rise off the mountains and the sunrise illuminate the Ancient Citadel. Truly, this amazing spectacle it is worth it.
Feeling adventurous? If so, we recommend you to hike to the Inti Punku (the Sun Gate Hike) or the Inca Bridge Hike (both 40 minutes). Alternatively, you can climb the spectacular Wayna Picchu Mountain which takes almost 2 hours (you need to book a permit in advance for this).
After finishing your visit to one of the Seven Wonders of the World, make your way back to Aguas Calientes by bus. Then, board the return train to Ollantaytambo. We will be waiting for you at the train station and bring you to your hotel in Cusco for a well-deserved good night’s rest.
*** This day you will have the chance to climb up the Huayna Picchu Mountain. Delight yourself with the most beautiful views of the Ancient Citadel. Please, consider that it is necessary to book entrance tickets in advance, due that we are subject to availability.
Free Morning & Cusco Private City Tour (B)
Explore the enigmatic Capital of the Inca Empire with your expert guide!
Free morning to explore at your own pace the Capital of the Inca Empire.
This afternoon, your expert guide will pick you up from your hotel to start your tour. Discover mysterious alleyways, emblematic squares, and coveted treasures of Cusco with your private guide. The first visit will be Sacsayhuaman fortress. The next stop will be the temple of Q’enko and the red fortress of Puca Pucara. The last visit will be Tambomachay before coming back to the city to visit the famous Plaza de Armas and Qoricancha (Temple of the Sun).
Later, your guide will bring you back to your hotel to spend a quiet evening.
Cusco Farewell (B)
Transfer to the Airport & International Flight Back Home
This day, at the appropriate time we will transfer you to the airport to take your flight to Lima. At your arrival to Lima’s airport we will assist you to take your international flight back home. We wish you Buen Viaje!
- Day 1 Welcome to Perú!
- Day 2 Flight to Cusco & Transfer to the Sacred Valley
- Day 3 Visit the Agricultural Lab of the Incas at Maras, Moray & Local Village
- Day 4 Go Kayaking Through Piuray’s Pristine Waters & Ceramic Workshop
- Day 5 Board the Exclusive Hiram Bingham Train and Machu Picchu Tour!
- Day 6 Explore Machu Picchu at your own Peace & Transfer to Cusco
- Day 7 Free Morning & Cusco Private City Tour
- Day 8 Cusco Farewell
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What To Expect…
- Explore Perú in a personalized way. Plan with your expert Travel Advisor the best itinerary based on your needs and interests.
- Personalized assistance during your complete stay in the country, we want you to enjoy a hassle-free vacation!
- We listen to you! So, we can adapt your itinerary based on your interests, it is possible to add or to cut the activities of your preference, just let us know.
- We are available 24 hours per day, during the week, our operations area never stops. We are here to assist you whenever you need it.
- We work with the most experienced English-Speaking tour guides around the country, every excursion, visit, activities, will be in short groups or absolutely private.
Pricing
The price is fully customizable and can be tailored and flexible to your personal preferences and style, the price is basically based on final accommodation, travel dates and other custom preferences during the tour.
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