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10 daysDuration
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48 peopleMaximum group size
5 - 99 yearsAge range for participants
EnglishGuide language
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Light physical activity suitable for most people with average fitness levels.
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Lima, Peru
Lima, Peru
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Highlights
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.
What's Included
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: Enjoy lunch at Altar Inca with impressive views of the Sacred valley surrounded by the breathtaking Andes Mountains.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
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.Personal radio headsets give you the freedom to wander during visits to famous highlights, without missing any of your Local Expert's fascinating commentary.Sacred Valley: Visit a local traditional Quechua weaver for a private textile presentation and learn about ancient technique and their cultural significance. Your visit directly supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities.Cusco: Join a guided hike of the Inca ruins in Puca Pucara.Cusco: Explore San Pedro Market with a Local Expert and learn simple Spanish words and phrases to help you connect with local vendors. As you move through one of Cusco’s most traditional market halls, you’ll buy fruit, vegetables and other goods, with these purchases later donated within the community.Choose between two carefully selected activitiesCusco: Join a guided hike of the Inca ruins in Puca Pucara.Cusco: Explore San Pedro Market with a Local Expert and learn simple Spanish words and phrases to help you connect with local vendors. As you move through one of Cusco’s most traditional market halls, you’ll buy fruit, vegetables and other goods, with these purchases later donated within the community.
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 1Welcome 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 2Explore Lima
day 3Lima to Sacred Valley
day 4Explore Sacred Valley
day 5Explore Machu Picchu
day 6Machu Picchu at Leisure
day 7On to Cusco
day 8Exploring Cusco
day 9Leisure time in Cusco
day 10Depart Cusco
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AnonymousVerified Traveler
5.0 | Excellent
Fantastic trip! Insight Tour Guide and all local experts were amazing.
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Donna C.Verified Traveler
5.0 | Excellent
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AnonymousVerified Traveler
5.0 | Excellent
It was an amazing itinerary. It could have included more archaeological sites.
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AnonymousVerified Traveler
5.0 | Excellent
There are so many different experiences - from quaint museums and restaurants to ancient ruins, salt mines, educational tapestry excursions, and exotic wildlife. The Peruvian people are so kind and welcoming. The accommodations were top notch, every detail seen to by the program director... all we had to do was enjoy the experience.
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AnonymousVerified Traveler
5.0 | Excellent
The itinerary listed wasn't the itinerary sold, but it was still an interesting trip.
