Inca Magic, Private Tour

What's Included

TOUR GUIDE:

• Operated with English, Spanish or French speaking local guide on a private basis

ACCOMMODATION:

• 7 nights’ accommodation

ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS

Day 1-2 Lima:

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*

Day 3-4, 7 Cusco:

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*

Day 5 Sacred Valley:

Standard Hotel Category = AVA Spots or similar 3*

Superior Hotel Category = Casa Andina Private Valle or similar 4*

Deluxe Hotel Category = Inkaterra Hacienda Urubamba or similar 5*

Day 6 Aguas Calientes:

Standard Hotel Category =  Ferré Machu Picchu or similar 3*

Superior Hotel Category = El Mapi Inkaterra or similar 4*

Deluxe Hotel Category = Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo or similar 5*

OPTIONAL EXTRA:

Pre-night in Lima:

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*

Post-night in Cusco:

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*

MEALS:

• 7 Breakfasts
• 2 Lunches (day 5, 6)

TRANSPORT:

• Private transfers from and to the airport
• Transfers from and to the train stations
• Roundtrip train to Machu Picchu in Expedition Service (PeruRail) or Voyager (IncaRail) for Standard category and Vistadome Service (Perú Rail) or 360° (Inca Rai) for Deluxe category.
• Bus Aguas Calientes/Machu Picchu/Aguas Calientes.

ENTRANCE FEES AND ACTIVITIES:

• All visits mentioned in the programme: Casa Aliaga, Cathedral and Larco Museum in Lima; Coricancha Temple, Cathedral, Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Puka Pukara and Tambomachay in Cusco; Moray, Maras, Chincheros, Living Museum of Yucay and Ollantaytambo in the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu
• Cusco Tourist Ticket (BTC)

What's Not Included

• 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: Lima - Cusco (Day 3) (we advise booking the first flights in the morning)
• International and domestic airport departure taxes.

Requirements

Comfortable and light clothing is recommended for visiting the coastal areas of Peru, while for the high Andean area the use of warm clothing is recommended. It is not recommended that visitors wear sleeveless shirts, shorts, short skirts or short clothes when visiting religious temples or official buildings. Sunscreen, sunglasses, hat and mosquito repellent can be very useful during your stay.

Please Note

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 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 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)

Day 4: During the months of December and March (rainy season), we will include the visit to Chinchero, 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 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. 

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. 

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)

Quantity Weight Size (length + width + height) = 1 one handbag or backpack 5kg/11lb 62 inches/157cm.

Accommodation options

ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS

Day 1-2 Lima:

• 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*

Day 3-4, 7 Cusco:

• 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*

Day 5 Sacred Valley:

• Standard Hotel Category = AVA Spots or similar 3*
• Superior Hotel Category = Casa Andina Private Valle or similar 4*
• Deluxe Hotel Category = Inkaterra Hacienda Urubamba or similar 5*

Day 6 Aguas Calientes:

• Standard Hotel Category =  Ferré Machu Picchu or similar 3*
• Superior Hotel Category = El Mapi Inkaterra or similar 4*
• Deluxe Hotel Category = Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo or similar 5*

OPTIONAL EXTRA:

Pre-night in Lima:

• 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*

Post-night in Cusco:

• 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*

Accommodation options

ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS

Day 1-2 Lima:

• 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*

Day 3-4, 7 Cusco:

• 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*

Day 5 Sacred Valley:

• Standard Hotel Category = AVA Spots or similar 3*
• Superior Hotel Category = Casa Andina Private Valle or similar 4*
• Deluxe Hotel Category = Inkaterra Hacienda Urubamba or similar 5*

Day 6 Aguas Calientes:

• Standard Hotel Category =  Ferré Machu Picchu or similar 3*
• Superior Hotel Category = El Mapi Inkaterra or similar 4*
• Deluxe Hotel Category = Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo or similar 5*

OPTIONAL EXTRA:

Pre-night in Lima:

• 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*

Post-night in Cusco:

• 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*