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This program was designed for those who only have a week and want to see some of the highlights (based mainly around the Cusco region) at a relaxed pace. It may suit a couple or friends working to their short time-scale, it could also be a group of like-minded travellers who want to see Peru together. For that, we suggest from 2-7 people in total.
In this 7-day journey we will offer you to gain an unforgettable experience that would be difficult to plan yourself independently in the time given!
The starting price of this tour is based on 2 people. If you are a larger group of people, the price will go lower at the booking. We advise this as an adult only tour as the places of interest are set to an adult taste.
Departing: Lima
Finish: Lima
Any time depending on international flight arrival!
Today, someone would meet you from your international flight at any time then transfer to your centrally located hotel in the safe district of Miraflores. The transfer takes around 45-50 minutes depending on the time of day and level of traffic.
Overnight 4* Miraflores, Lima
At around 8.45am, you shall be collected by a private local guide who will take around the downtown area of Lima by car or van.
This tour does include the following – San Franscisco convent, Santo Domingo Church, Plaza Mayor, Presidential palace, Miraflores malecon and Lovers park . but other places may be a possibilty if you have specific interest or wish to hire the huide/driver for extra time. Tour is 3-4 hours with time for lunch (not included) and then continue to the airport for the flight to Cusco (1 hour and 10 minutes). Upon arrival in Cusco you will be picked up and transfered to your hotel near the main centre in around 15 minutes. Ideally you will arrive early evening allowing time for your dinner. You may wish to explore on your own (it is safe at night and reception can offer a map and quick suggestions) or await the guided tour on the next morning. Cusco is elevated at approximately 3400m or 11000 ft so you may fee some symptoms of altitude sickness and wish to just rest until the next day.
Overnight 4* hotel Cusco downtown.
Today you will start around 8.30am, where we offer a short 3-4 hour guided tour of the historical centre with a private guide visiting the main points of interest, landmarks of the Inkas and Colonial and Koricancha temple with entry included.
In the afternoon around 4pm you will be able to prepare a typically Peruvian dish in a kitchen with a view and will include your dinner there too!
Overnight 4* hotel Cusco
You willl leave by private vehicle after breakfast for the drive around the Sacred Valley on the way your guide will stop in at the most important sites of interest such as Pisac artisnal market, ruins, Ollantaytambo and Chinchero ruins. Lunch will be had along the way with some thing of a traditional menu. You shoulld be back to your hotel in Cusco by early evening.
Overnight 4* hotel, Cusco centre
You would depart around 7am to drive to Ollantaytamnbo for a train around 9.15 or 10.30am. The train takes 1.5 hours to get to Aguas Calientes (the village at the bottom of the Machu Picchu) from the station someone will meet you and go directly to the ruins in a shuttlle bus taking around 25 minutes. Ideally you would have snacks or a brief lunch before taking the bus. You will then commence your guided tour of Machu Picchu in the afternoon lasting around 2 hours. Afterwards, you will head back down on the shuttle to town where you will have time for dinner or a visit to the hot springs located at the very top of the town.
NOTE – this is an overnight stop with a return to Cusco next evening. Ideally you can leave bags at the hotel reception and take just an overnight set of clothes with you on the train.
Overnight 4* hotel Aguas Calientes /Machu Picchu village
You may wish to visit the ruins on a 2nd trip and combine with a short hike up Huayna Picchu Mountain – however this would be at an extra cost.
Your Vistadome train back to Cusco would be around 12.30-1.30pm returning you back to Cusco for 4-5pm.
(THese times can vary)
Overnight 4* Cusco hotel
Your final day to explore Cusco, or last minute shopping.
We arrange your transfer to the airport to comply with your local flight to Lima and then to connect home from there
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NOTE – if you have an international flight departing very early from Lima, we advise a stop-over at an airport hotel that can be arranged through us and fly one day later.
