Best Of Peru

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5 Based on 1 Review
  • duration 7 days
  • tour type Small group Request as private
  • age requirement 10-99 yrs
  • max group size 16
  • guiding method Fully guided
  • Tour Code BM-33123
  • Footprint Carbonneutral CO2 emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
  • Operated in English, Spanish
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  • Starts Lima, Peru
  • Ends Cusco, Peru
TOUR OVERVIEW
Starting in Lima and ending in Cusco, the "Best Of Peru" trip is a guided art and architecture tour that takes 7 days. You will travel through Lima, Sacred Valley, Chinchero District and 3 other destinations in Peru. "Best Of Peru" is a small group trip which includes accommodation in hotels, transport, meals and others.

Enjoy the best of Peru with this memorable seven-day tour from Lima to Cusco. Visit beautiful colonial cities, see the legacy of ancient civilizations, and admire some of the most spectacular landscapes on the planet. Meet the descendants of the Incas, the indigenous camelids of the Andes, and go on a pilgrimage to the mountain peaks to visit the magnificent citadel and mountain of Machu Picchu. Join this fantastic tour and catch a glimpse of Peru´s natural beauty, history, and culture.
ITINERARY Expand All
  • Day 1: Arrival Lima
  • Day 2: Lima
  • Day 3: Lima – Cusco (90 Min By Flight; Not Included)
  • Day 4: Cusco – Moray – Maras – Sacred Valley (75 Km – 2 Hrs)
  • Day 5: Sacred Valley – Chinchero – Ollantaytambo – Sacred Valley (115 Km – 2.5 Hrs)
  • Day 6: Sacred Valley – Machu Picchu – Cusco (200 Km – 4 Hrs)
  • Day 7: Depart Cusco
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Accommodation
  • 6 nights' accommodation
  • Standard Hotel Category = Tierra Viva or similar 3*
  • Superior Hotel Category = Jose Antonio Deluxe or similar 4*
  • Deluxe Hotel Category = Pullman Lima Miraflores or similar 5*
  • Superior Hotel Category = Hilton Garden Inn or similar 4*
  • Deluxe Hotel Category = Aranwa Cusco Boutique or similar 5*
  • Standard Hotel Category = AVA Spots or similar 3*
  • Superior Hotel Category = Casa Andina Premium Valle or similar 4*
  • Deluxe Hotel Category = Inkaterra Hacienda Urubamba or similar 5*
Meals
  • 6 Breakfasts
  • 2 Lunches (Day 5 and 6)
Transport
  • Private transfers from and to the airport
  • Shared 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.
  • Bus Aguas Calientes/Machu Picchu/Aguas Calientes.
Guide
  • Operated with bilingual Spanish and English-speaking local guides
Others
  • All the visits mentioned in the above itinerary: Casa Aliaga, Cathedral and Larco Museum in Lima; Coricancha Temple, Cathedral, Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Puka Pukara and Tambomachay in Cusco; Moray, Maras, Chinchero, Living museum of Yucay and Ollantaytambo in the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu
  • Cusco Tourist Ticket (BTC)
  • Day 3, 6 Cusco:
WHAT'S EXCLUDED
  • Expenses of a personal nature. Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages during meals. Meals not stated in the program
  • Tips for driver and guide
  • Additional optional visits
  • International flights to Peru
  • Domestic flights: Lima - Cusco (Day 3) (we advise booking the first flights in the morning)
  • International and domestic airport departure taxes.
CUSTOMER REVIEWS
5 - Excellent
Based on 1 review
  • Anonymous
  • On Apr 01 2019
5 - Excellent
Excellent
My husband and I have currently visited Lima, Cusco, Sacred Valley & Machu Picchu all under your company’s wonderful guidance. Just would like to show our appreciation towards your company’s wonderful arrangement as well as... Read more
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CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this Best Of Peru 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 01 May 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 01 May 2024, a deposit is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 33 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

Best Of Peru 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 Best Of Peru 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

Day 1: Optional extra Magic Water Circuit with Dinner and Folkloric Show does not operate on Mondays. 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 Please note that Check-In in most hotels begins at 1:00 p.m. Clients will be subject to the availability of the room if they arrive before, waiting in the hotel lobby If your trip includes a 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 traveling 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) During the months of December and March (rainy season), we will include the visit to Chinchero, a town of Maras and chicherías (local corn beer factory), instead of Las Salineras. Also, during these months, you have the option to replace this tour with a visit to the South Valley We reserve the right to change itineraries and activities due to weather conditions, technical problems, or security reasons  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 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. The following objects are not permitted on the tour: professional cameras that require lights and tripods or equipped with telephoto lenses weighing more than 2 kilos (special authorization and an additional fee are required), drones, selfie sticks, sprays, high heels, walking sticks without rubber tips, banners and posters, sharp objects and backpacks that surpass the following dimensions: 40cm x 35 cm x 20 cm.  NEW PLASTIC REGULATION: Following the prohibition of bringing single-use plastic items into the 76 natural parks and reserves, including Machu Picchu, it is important to carry reusable bottles. INSTRUCTIONS Domestic flight from Lima to Cusco must arrive not later than 10:30hrs. Noon arrivals are too late. 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).

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.
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