Light physical activity suitable for most people with average fitness levels.
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Lima, Peru
Ends
Cusco, Peru
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Cathedral of Lima: This morning, explore Peru's buzzing capital with your Local Expert, including the Cathedral of Lima, the Government Palace, the Archbishop’s Palace and City Hall.
Lima: Discover Museo Larco with a Local Expert who will guide you through private museum's impressive collection.
Sacred Valley: The Maras Salt Mine will inspire the mind of any curious traveller. Learn how salt once harvested by Incas at this site is now exported to the entire world. Discover how the Incas found a water stream with high salt content and learned - in Pre-Incan times - how to build terraces to extract salt. You’ll be amazed at how, to this day, it is not known where the water actually comes from and has only been measured in the last 20 years during which the flow and intensity has not changed.
Sacred Valley: Peru’s Incan history and archaeology will inspire the mind of any curious traveller. At the Moray Incan laboratory northwest of Cusco, learn how the Incas determined the ideal altitude to grow crops in the Sacred Valley. You’ll be fascinated by how this ancient culture learned how to build these terraced circular depressions on a high plateau at an altitude of about 11,500 feet and experimented with different kinds of soils and temperatures to grow their crops.
Machu Picchu: Transfer to the station for your 360° IncaRail train ride. This train ride offers an unforgettable experience journeying through the Andes Mountains in style with large panoramic views allowing guests to enjoy the amazing scenery of the lush mountains and the Urubamba River en route to Machu Piccu Pueblo.
Sacred Valley: On the way, visit the Ollantaytambo ruins, consisting of a large fortress built in the 1400s, a stepped terrace, and an area known as the Princess Baths, where ceremonial bathing took place. Later, stop by a a local house in the village and meet the family living there.
Machu Picchu: Walk in the footsteps of Inca engineers as you explore this majestic UNESCO World Heritage Site. With your Local Expert, uncover the astronomical precision of the solar observatory, the ceremonial significance of the Temple of the Three Windows and the ingenious design behind the ritual baths. Marvel at dry-stone walls so masterfully constructed they’ve resisted centuries of seismic activity. Learn how this 15th-century sanctuary, perched high in the Andes, eluded Spanish conquistadors, its secrets safeguarded by the cloud forest until its rediscovery.
Aguas Calientes: Peru’s Incan history and archaeology will inspire the mind of any curious traveller. With a full day, you have the option to return to Machu Picchu for a different circuit. Or, take advantage of a day at leisure in Aguas Caliente – the town of Machu Picchu of 3,400 residents - to stroll along the river, go shopping for that perfect local souvenir or grab a coffee all midst the cloud forest.
Cusco: Once you arrive, head on a walking tour of Cusco with a Local Expert. Explore what's known as the "historic capital" of Peru as you discover its ancestral magic through visits to the cathedral and the Qorikancha temple.
Cusco: Start your day with a walking tour of Cusco, before heading to Sacsayhuaman.
Sacred Valley: On the way, visit the Ollantaytambo ruins, consisting of a large fortress built in the 1400s, a stepped terrace, and an area known as the Princess Baths, where ceremonial bathing took place. Later, stop by a a local house in the village and meet the family living there.
Machu Picchu: Walk in the footsteps of Inca engineers as you explore this majestic UNESCO World Heritage Site. With your Local Expert, uncover the astronomical precision of the solar observatory, the ceremonial significance of the Temple of the Three Windows and the ingenious design behind the ritual baths. Marvel at dry-stone walls so masterfully constructed they’ve resisted centuries of seismic activity. Learn how this 15th-century sanctuary, perched high in the Andes, eluded Spanish conquistadors, its secrets safeguarded by the cloud forest until its rediscovery.
Aguas Calientes: Peru’s Incan history and archaeology will inspire the mind of any curious traveller. With a full day, you have the option to return to Machu Picchu for a different circuit. Or, take advantage of a day at leisure in Aguas Caliente – the town of Machu Picchu of 3,400 residents - to stroll along the river, go shopping for that perfect local souvenir or grab a coffee all midst the cloud forest.
Cusco: Once you arrive, head on a walking tour of Cusco with a Local Expert. Explore what's known as the "historic capital" of Peru as you discover its ancestral magic through visits to the cathedral and the Qorikancha temple.
Cusco: Start your day with a walking tour of Cusco, before heading to Sacsayhuaman.
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Accommodation
MGallery Manto, Lima HotelAranwa Sacred Valley, Urubamba HotelSumaq Machu Picchu, Aguas Calientes HotelJW Marriott El Convento, Cusco HotelHotel and restaurant tips are included - you'll never have to worry about how much to give, nor search for foreign currency. We also include all taxes and porterage charges at hotels.We carry your bags for you and promptly deliver them to your hotel door.If your arrival and/or departure flights are as per the itinerary start and end dates, then transfers are available at scheduled times. If your flights are outside these times, or you have booked additional nights accommodation with Insight Vacations, you may purchase transfers or make your own way from/to the airport.Cusco: Visit Cusco's planetarium to learn more on how the Incas interpreted the stars. After a reception with hot wine (or tea) and appetizers, local experts will explain and share stories about the influence the stars had on Andean culture. You'll then be led to a room specially accommodated to view the ancient night skies, weather permitting.
Meals
Dinner (x5)Breakfast (x9)Lunch (x4)Lima: Unwind at your luxury abode, before meeting your Travel Director and fellow travellers in the evening for a dinner.Lima: Make your way to Lima's Pueblo Libre District and indulge on a lunch in the Museo Larco's 18th century garden.Sacred Valley: Make your way to the small lagoon of Laguna Piuray where you’ll enjoy your lunch of Pachamanca, a traditional Peruvian feast.Cusco: Enjoy an immersive slow-cooked Cusquenian lunch at Pacha Papa. Lunch will be served al fresco at the courtyard of a historic mansion in the artsy neighbourhood of San Blas.Cusco: In the evening, join your fellow travellers for a memorable Celebration Dinner at Inka Grill, where you'll embark on a journey of flavours from Ceviche Palteado to Quinotto and Aji de Gallina.
Transport
Prices include economy air and air-related charges for the flights between Lima - Cusco. This trip experiences high elevations, we recommend guests with preexisting medical conditions talk with a doctor prior to travel.
Guide
From time to time, your Travel Director will delight you with an Insight Flourish, which is a local specialty representing the destination.Our highly-skilled Travel Director will ensure your journey is seamless, serving as your expert guide, consummate organiser, and friend overseas.
Others
Choose between two carefully selected activitiesCusco: Join a guided hike of the Inca ruins in Puca Pucara.Cusco: Delight your senses during a guided tour of the San Pedro Market.Personal radio headsets give you the freedom to wander during visits to famous highlights, without missing any of your Local Expert's fascinating commentary.Cusco: Join a guided hike of the Inca ruins in Puca Pucara.Cusco: Delight your senses during a guided tour of the San Pedro Market.Sacred Valley: Visit a local traditional Quechua weaver for a private textile presentation and learn about ancient technique and their cultural significance. Your experience advances United Nations Sustainable Development Goals 5 & 10: Gender Equality Reduced Inequalities.Experience enhanced hygiene protocols to align with the latest guidance following COVID-19.All Travel Directors, Well-Being Directors and Drivers have completed training in enhanced well-being and hygiene protocols.Hand sanitizer is freely available on board for you to use throughout the day.
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Itinerary
Uncover the wonders of Peru on this 10-day adventure, ideal for experienced travelers and seniors seeking a blend of culture and history. Start in Lima with a culinary journey, visit the revered Korikancha temple in Cusco, and explore the ancient Ollantaytambo ruins en route to Machu Picchu. Enjoy a private planetarium tour in Cusco, discover the salt pans of Maras, and engage with local Quechua weavers. The highlight is a guided exploration of Machu Picchu’s breathtaking ruins with a Local Expert. The unique selling point: immersive cultural experiences and exclusive local interactions that reveal the heart of Peru’s rich heritage.
day 1 - Welcome to Lima
Arrive in Lima for the first day of your journey. You will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel. Unwind at your luxury abode, before meeting your Travel Director and fellow travellers in the evening for dinner with drinks.
Meals:Dinner
Location Visited:Lima
Accommodation:MGallery Manto, Lima
day 2 - Explore Lima Relaxed Start
Explore the colourful capital of Peru this morning with your Local Expert. Discover its colonial heritage, taking in key landmarks such as the Cathedral of Lima, the Government Palace, the Archbishops Palace and City Hall. Visit Casa Aliaga, an impressive mansion that's been home to the Aliaga family for 17 generations. For those with an appreciation for art and history, enjoy a visit to Museo Larco, a renowned private museum nestled in the Pueblo Libre District. Rated as one of South America's top museums, it houses the worlds largest collection of Pre-Columbian art. Enjoy lunch set in an 18th-century garden at Cafe del Museo Larco, where regional Peruvian dishes draw on centuries-old traditions. Dine beneath bougainvillea-draped terraces in the grounds of a vice-royal mansion, part of one of Limas most storied colonial estates. Afterwards, a Local Expert will guide you through the museum's treasured collection, offering fascinating insights into Perus ancient civilisations and spiritual traditions.
Meals:Breakfast, Lunch
Location Visited:Lima
Accommodation:MGallery Manto, Lima
day 3 - Lima to Sacred Valley
Take a transfer to the airport in the morning, where you'll catch your flight to the ancient capital of Cusco. Begin your tour of the Sacred Valley, while taking in impressive views on your scenic drive along the way. After a few stunning photo stops, enjoy lunch at Altar Inca, surrounded by some of the most impressive views of the region. Enjoy a leisurely trip to your hotel for the next couple of nights, where the evening is yours to do as you please. We recommend that you rest in order to adjust to the altitude comfortably.
Meals:Breakfast, Lunch
Location Visited:Lima, Cusco, Sacred Valley
Accommodation:Aranwa Sacred Valley, Urubamba
day 4 - Explore Sacred Valley Relaxed Start
Start the morning off with a visit to the Maras salt pans, where the Incas harvested their salt. Today, the salt from Maras is exported to the entire world. Move on to an Incan laboratory in Moray, an archaeological site close to Cusco. Find out more about the ideal altitude to grow crops in the Sacred Valley. Join a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER experience as you visit a local traditional Quechua weaver in the Sacred Valley and learn about the importance these textiles have in shaping personal and regional identities. Afterward, make your way to Laguna Piuray, where youll enjoy a Pachamanca, a traditional Peruvian feast, for your Highlight Lunch. In the evening, transfer to Hacienda Huayoccari, where you'll discover this gem of the Sacred Valley while exploring its grounds and small museum. Sit down for a special Peruvian dinner before heading back to your hotel, the luxurious Aranwa Sacred Valley Hotel.
Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Location Visited:Sacred Valley
Accommodation:Aranwa Sacred Valley, Urubamba
day 5 - Explore Machu Picchu Relaxed Start
Transfer to the station for your IncaRail train ride. On the way, visit the Ollantaytambo ruins, followed by a stop at a local house in the villages cobblestoned old town and visit with the family living there. In the afternoon, visit Machu Picchu, where youll meet your Local Experts for a guided visit in small groups. They will take you through the ruins and explain their historical and archaeological significance, as well as the importance of their location. Set high in the Andes Mountains, it offers spectacular scenery and history, dating back to the 15th century. End your day with a relaxing dinner and drinks at your hotel.
Meals:Breakfast, Dinner
Location Visited:Machu Picchu
Accommodation:Sumaq Machu Picchu, Aguas Calientes
day 6 - Machu Picchu at Leisure
Take in the breathtaking landscapes of Machu Picchu for a second time. Spend your morning exploring at your own pace, with your Travel Director on hand to answer any queries you may have. The afternoon is yours at leisure. Relax back at your hotel or perhaps explore the town of Aguas Calientes on your own. Spend the evening as you please before sitting down to a dinner with your fellow travellers.
Meals:Breakfast, Dinner
Location Visited:Machu Picchu
Accommodation:Sumaq Machu Picchu, Aguas Calientes
day 7 - On to Cusco Relaxed Start
After breakfast, return by train to Ollantaytambo, where you will transfer to the ancient city of Cusco. Once the capital of the Inca Empire, Cusco showcases a mix of Spanish colonial architecture, ancient remains and a lively cosmopolitan scene for modern inhabitants. On arrival in Cusco, head out on a walking tour with a Local Expert. Visit its cathedral and the Qorikancha temple, the most important temple in the Inca Empire. The evening is yours at leisure. Ask your Travel Director for local restaurant and bar recommendations.
Meals:Breakfast
Location Visited:Machu Picchu, Cusco
Accommodation:JW Marriott El Convento, Cusco
day 8 - Exploring Cusco Relaxed Start
Start your day with a walking tour of Sacsayhuaman. Afterwards, explore with Insight Choice. Choose to join a Local Expert on a guided hike of the Inca ruins at Puca Pucara. Alternatively, you can explore the lively and colourful San Pedro Market. Later, make your way to the citys planetarium for a private, after-hours tour, sample some local delicacies and hot wine as you gaze at the night sky.
Meals:Breakfast, Lunch
Location Visited:Cusco
Accommodation:JW Marriott El Convento, Cusco
day 9 - Leisure time in Cusco Relaxed Start
Today, explore Cusco at your own pace. Perhaps head out on an optional visit to the ChocoMuseo where you'll learn more about the chocolate-making process and the cacao bean, the seed of the cacao tree used to make chocolate. Another active option is a hike to Rainbow Mountain. Or maybe relax and unwind at your hotel, set in a beautiful 16th century building. In the evening, join your fellow travelers for a memorable dinner at Inka Grill.
Meals:Breakfast, Dinner
Location Visited:Cusco
Accommodation:JW Marriott El Convento, Cusco
day 10 - Depart Cusco
Its time to say goodbye to your fellow travellers as your trip comes to an end. Take a private transfer to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport.
excellent itinerary. We spent 2 days in Machu Picchu. Most tours only spend one day which is not enough. Our booked hotels were excellent as were the meals. But most important were our guides and . They were fantastic. They knew their history very well and they knew how to pace our group, not only because of the altitude but because of the ages in our group. I think that I was the oldest (82). We spent 2 days in Lima, 2 days in the sacred valley, then on to Machu Picchu for 2 days. The last 3 days were spent in Cusco at the Marriott Convento, 2 blocks from the main square. You even had the option of visiting Rainbow mountain altitude 16,500ft. near Cusco. We even were booked on the restaurant carriage of the train to Machu picchu for a great meal.
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Karen W.Verified Traveler
5.0 out of 5
This was an in depth look at the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu, with excellent hotels. We experienced the famous Peruvian cuisine, almost completely organic. Our tour guide, was excellent and the local guides also were terrific. I would mention and especially. The pace was good.
The variety of experiences was what drew us to this tour. Also we have traveled with Insight Vacations several times in the past and we like the high standards of travel and the smaller group size. Insight always gives you meal choices and books excellent restaurants. That is one pleasure that helps us experience the culture.
As the tour starts in Lima, we went there two nights early. We do that to relax before the tour starts and also to reduce the stress of flight delays and changes. The only drawback to this itinerary was the tour beginning in Lima, at low elevation. I think it would be wise to start the tour in Cuzco and have a slow day or two to acclimatise to the altitude. I myself experienced altitude sickness. When we traveled to Ecuador, we planned two low key days in the city before starting our tour, and this gave us time to adjust. Just a suggestion, as several people in our tour group experienced altitude sickness.
Overall the tour lived up to our expectations and more. The quality of the hotels in each destination was excellent and their staff was impeccable and friendly. We would highly recommend this tour!
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Janet H.Verified Traveler
5.0 out of 5
Dante was an excellent tour director and made sure that each of our group made the most of our amazing trip!
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Leslie M.Verified Traveler
5.0 out of 5
We were so pleased with the experiences. We never would have thought of them ourselves. Authentic and personal, we learned so much about the Peruvian culture. The food was amazing, hotels were beautiful. Time was spent with acclimating for altitude sickness. Our guide to Rainbow Mountain was responsive within seconds when a member of our group needed assistance. Our travel director and local guides excellent!! Beyond expectations!
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AnonymousVerified Traveler
5.0 out of 5
The itinerary was really good, but the trip was made by the knowledge and enthusiasm of both and our guides. So passionate and so helpful as well, it wouldn't have bene the same without them. Special thanks also to the driver as he was amazing and got us safely through some very narrow, steep and twisty tracks.
