The Heart Of The Empire, Private Tour

  • Best price guaranteed
  • No booking fees
  • duration 6 days
  • tour type Private
  • age requirement 10-99 yrs
  • max group size 50
  • guiding method Fully guided
  • Tour Code BM-33021
  • Footprint Carbonneutral CO2 emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
  • Operated in English, Spanish, French
map
  • Starts Cusco, Peru
  • Ends Cusco, Peru
  • +4
HIGHLIGHTS Download trip notes
  • Cusco: The ancient Inca capital is a mixture of pre-Columbian ruins and Spanish colonial architecture.
  • Cathedral: Unmistakable Gothic-Renaissance construction in the Plaza de Armas. Inside you can appreciate a valuable collection of canvases of the prestigious Cusqueña School
  • Sacsayhuamán: An immense Inca fortress erected in the fifteenth century on top of a hill above Cusco. Its gigantic stones are a sign of its grandeur that continues to amaze visitors 500 years later.
The "The Heart Of The Empire, Private Tour" starts from and ends in Cusco. It is an art and architecture tour that takes 6 days taking you through Aguas Calientes, Ollantaytambo, Chinchero District and 3 other destinations in Peru. "The Heart Of The Empire, Private Tour" is a guided private that includes accommodation in hotels, transport, meals and others.

Discover on this six-day tour, why the Incas turned the Sacred Valley into the center of their empire. Learn about the main attractions of the city of Cusco and the valley, from impressive archaeological sites to Andean landscapes that leave you breathless at the foot of peaks covered in white snow. And let yourself be captivated by the imposing Machu Picchu and its incomparable mystique.
ITINERARY Expand All
  • Day 1: Arrival Cusco – Sacred Valley (50km – 1.5 Hours)
  • Day 2: Sacred Valley – Chinchero – Ollantaytambo (85km - 2 Hrs)
  • Day 3: Sacred Valley – Machu Picchu – Aguas Calientes (75km – 1.5 Hrs)
  • Day 4: Machu Picchu - Cusco (115km - 4 Hours)
  • Day 5: Cusco: City Tour & Nearby Archaeological Site
  • Day 6: Departure Cusco
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Accommodation
  • 5 nights of accommodation.
  • Standard Hotel Category = AVA Spots or similar 3*
  • Superior Hotel Category = Casa Andina Private Valle Sagrado or similar 4*
  • Deluxe Hotel Category = Inkaterra Hacienda Urubamba or similar 5*
  • Standard Hotel Category = Ferre Machu Picchu or similar 3*
  • Superior Hotel Category = El Mapi by Inkaterra or similar 4*
  • Deluxe Hotel Category = Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo or similar 5*
  • Standard Hotel Category = Tierra Viva or similar 3*
  • Superior Hotel Category = Hilton Garden Inn or similar 4*
  • Deluxe Hotel Category = Aranwa Cusco Boutique or similar 5*
  • Standard Hotel Category = San Agustin Internacional or similar 3*
Meals
  • 5 Breakfast.
  • 2 Lunches on days 2, 3
Transport
  • Private transfers from and to the airport
  • Private transfers from and to the train stations
  • Roundtrip train to Machu Picchu in Expedition Service (PeruRail) or Voyager (IncaRail) for Standard and Superior category, and Vistadome Service (Peru Rail) or 360 (Inca Rai) for Deluxe category
Guide
  • Operated with English, Spanish or French speaking local guide on a private basis
Others
  • Admission to all major monuments and sightseeing attractions mentioned in the above itinerary: Living Museum of Yucay, Ollantaytambo and Chinchero archaeological complexes in Sacred Valley; Machu Picchu on day 3; Coricancha, Cathedral, Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Tambomachay and Puca Pucara in Cusco; Cusco Tourist Ticket (BTC ticket) included.
WHAT'S EXCLUDED
  • Expenses of a personal nature. Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages during meals. Meals not stated in the programme
  • Tips for driver and guide
  • Additional optional visits
  • International flights to Peru
  • Domestic flights (we advise booking the first flights in the morning before 11:00hrs)
  • International and domestic airport departure taxes
CUSTOMER REVIEWS
This tour has not received any customer reviews yet. However, you can expect a Premier This travel specialist is consistently delivering tours which receive customer ratings above 4.5 on average. tour and service level as the travel specialist who runs it has received 294 reviews for other tours with an average 4.8 rating.
Why Book with Bookmundi
What are customers saying about Bookmundi
Excellent
4.65 Average 677 Reviews
GOOD TO KNOW Download trip notes
CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this The Heart Of The Empire, Private Tour tour. You can cancel the tour up to 34 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 33 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 19 May 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 19 May 2024, a deposit is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 33 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

The Heart Of The Empire, Private Tour tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.

Visa

For this The Heart Of The Empire, Private Tour tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.

Know Before You Go

Rates do not apply to Peruvians or residents with more than 60 days of stay. If passengers are Peruvians or exceed 60 days of stay, sale taxes (18%) will be collected by our local operator Domestic flight from Lima to Cusco must arrive not later than 10:30hrs. Noon arrivals are too late. Please note that Check In in most hotels begins at 13:00 hrs. Clients will be subject to the availability of the room if they arrive before, waiting in the hotel lobby If your trip includes the visit to high altitude cities such as Cusco and Puno located at more than 3400 meters (11 200 feet above sea level), do not forget to take precautions in order to avoid altitude sickness. Passengers who have heart problems or high blood pressure should check with their doctor before travelling Upon arrival is recommended to rest for few hours, drink coca tea and eat lightly. As a reference Machu Picchu is located at 2400 meters (8 000 feet above sea level) IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE NEW ENTRANCE REGULATIONS TO MACHU PICCHU: The current restrictions on visits to Machu Picchu allow a maximum stay of 4 hours in the citadel accompanied by a guide during the first entry. If the visitor tours an alternate route (Mountain Machu Picchu or Huayna Picchu) the passenger will have 3 hours to for this purpose, additional to the 4 hours in the citadel. If the passenger wishes to enter the citadel again during the afternoon shift or the next day, he must acquire previously an additional ticket to enter in the new shift. There is no ticket sale in the archaeological zone. It is forbidden the follow objects: professional cameras that require lights and tripods, or with telephoto lenses with a weigh higher than 2 kilos (in order to use them, special authorization is needed, as well as the payment of an additional fee), drones, selfie sticks, sprays, high heels, walking sticks without rubber tip, banners and posters, sharp objects and backpacks bigger than 40cm x 35 cm x 20 cm.  INSTRUCTIONS: Carry the same document that you presented to the agency, given that the train tickets and entrance to Machu Picchu will be issued with the same information In all train services to Machu Picchu, the passenger can carry only hand luggage (backpack, bag or briefcase) weighing no more than 5kg / 11lb on the train to / from Machu Picchu. You will find your luggage at the chosen hotel. Allowed size: 62 linear inches 157cm (height + length + width) NEW PLASTIC REGULATION: After the prohibition of the access of single use plastic items to 76 natural areas including Machu Picchu, it is important to use reusable bottles. 

COVID-19 Safety Measures

This trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:

  • This tour has implemented smaller group sizes than normal, allowing for more personal space on the vehicles, sights visited, hotels and restaurants.
  • Hygiene protocols have been adopted on this trip. Wearing a mask, hand washing and general sanitizing has been implemented on this tour. Frequently touched surfaces are furthermore regularly disinfected.
  • Distancing measures have been implemented to safeguard against COVID-19.
NEED HELP OR HAVE A QUESTION ABOUT THIS TOUR?
If you have any question about this tour or need help with planning a trip, please do not hesitate to get in touch with us. We're ready to help.
Welcome!

Sign-in to unlock instant trip discounts. Create wish lists and save up to USD 1,500.

Facebook
G
More login options here.