Inca Treasures

Inca Treasures

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Tour Overview

With fascinating archaeological sites that promise to inspire all history lovers and mesmerising landscapes, Peru is a dream destination for all kinds of travellers. Let this beautiful country amaze your eyes during this eight-day tour while getting in touch with its natural beauty, interesting history, and inspiring culture. Spend eight unforgettable days discovering the most emblematic locations of Peru such as the Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu and Cusco, the ancient capital city of the Incas.  ...more ...less

Highlights

  • Lima: The capital’s architectural ensemble has earned the UNESCO World Heritage Site status with attractions such as the Casa Aliaga, the Cathedral, and the Main Square

  • Sacred Valley: Discover the ancient town of Pisac and the Inca fortress of Ollantaytambo among other impressive sights

  • Cusco: Discover the former Inca capital, where the ruins of the former civilisation and the Spanish colonial legacy provide attractions such as the baroque Cathedral, the Sacsayhuaman and the spectacular Puka Pukara archaeological sites

  • Machu Picchu: The lost city of the Incas is hidden on top of an Andean peak, offering mesmerising views of the mountains and a glimpse into the fascinating Inca past

Itinerary

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Day 1 : ARRIVAL LIMA

Location: Lima

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Dinner

Arrive at Lima Airport where our representative will be waiting for you to transfer you to the hotel in Lima. The Peruvian capital is a modern metropolis full of history, currently undergoing an exciting process of cultural and economic changes. Take the opportunity to rest and recover after the flight or head out into the city for your first glimpse of life in Peru´s sprawling capital city. Alternatively, you can book our optional Magic Water Circuit with Dinner : Magic Water Circuit with Dinner (shared basis):A modern system of fountains certified as the largest in the world by the Guinness World Records. Built-in Exhibition Park, the Magical Water Circuit attracts crowds during summer and winter, being one of the new favorite attractions of Lima. See yourself and enjoy our water cruise that is followed by a unique gastronomical experience at a restaurant, accompanied by a delicious dinner.Notes: Shared service. Not available on Sundays and Mondays. Start time: 17:30 hours. Duration 4 hours. Includes Pick-up and Drop-off, Bilingual guide (Spanish and English), Admission to Magic Water Circuit, and Dinner.Overnight in Lima. ...more ...less

Day 2 : LIMA

Location: Lima

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Begin your day with a delicious breakfast at the hotel. Explore Lima’s old town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, packed with fascinating historic buildings. Start with a scenic tour in the colonial downtown. See the Main Square, where you can appreciate the grandiose architecture of the Spanish Empire. Admire Lima’s Cathedral, built during the 16th century and then visit the Casa Aliaga, a colonial mansion granted by chief conquistador Francisco Pizarro to one of his captains, Jeronimo de Aliaga. This is the only house from that time, that still belongs to the same family. Continue to the traditional Pueblo Libre district and visit the Larco Museum, located in a beautifully restored viceregal mansion built on a pre-Columbian pyramid from the seventh century. The museum boasts a complete pre-Hispanic collection of gold and silver objects, as well as pieces of erotic art. Rest of the afternoon at leisure. 

Overnight in Lima.

Day 3 : LIMA – CUSCO – SACRED VALLEY (90 mins by flight; not included)

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

After a tasty breakfast, enjoy a comfortable transfer from your hotel to Lima Airport to catch a flight to Cusco.  Domestic flight from Lima to Cusco must arrive not later than 10:30hrs. Noon arrivals are too late. A representative will meet and greet you, and then transfer you to the selected hotel in the Sacred Valley. Enjoy the afternoon at leisure, exploring the surroundings on your own. Your flight to Cusco is not included.


Overnight in Sacred Valley.


Day 4 : SACRED VALLEY – CHINCHERO – OLLANTAYTAMBO – SACRED VALLEY (60 km – 1.5 hrs)

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Breakfast at the hotel. During the morning, you are picked up from your hotel to visit the town of Chinchero, a traditional Cusco urban centre located at an elevated point with a beautiful view of the valley. The inhabitants of this area preserve the artisan traditions and the inherited knowledge of the Incas and display them in their clothes and customs. In Chinchero there are also archaeological remains and a beautiful seventeenth-century church, one of the first Catholic buildings in Peru. Then, you are transferred to the Living Museum of Yucay, a centre Andean traditions interpretations, where demonstrations of the elaboration of textile work, adobe, pottery and silverware are carried out in the same way in which they used to in antiquity; an original recreation of Inca traditions. Also, residents of the museum include llamas, sheep and alpacas, and they can be fed! . Upon arriving in Ollantaytambo visit its town, inhabited uninterruptedly since Inca times, and climb the iconic fortress, built next to a mountain. Later, have lunch in Ollantaytambo and live a superior Andean gastronomy experience in a restaurant, where the true spirit of the Sacred Valley is transmitted in a cosy atmosphere.! At the end of this activity, you are transferred back to your hotel. *On Sundays, also visit the local market. 


Overnight in Sacred Valley.


Day 5 : SACRED VALLEY – MACHU PICCHU – AGUAS CALIENTES (75 km – 1.5 hrs)

Location: Aguas Calientes

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

After a delicious breakfast at the hotel, transportation service will pick you up and transfer you to the Ollanta Sation to board the train to Aguas Calientes, the nearest town to Machu Picchu. Following a scenic journey through dramatic Andean landscapes, arrive at the station in Aguas Calientes. Here you board a coach for a 25-minute ride to Machu Picchu. The ‘Lost City of the Incas’ is believed to have been built in the 1450s by Inca emperor Pachacuti as a holiday retreat, yet within a century the city would be abandoned following the Spanish conquest. The Spaniards never found it, so it was spared the destruction they brought to other Inca sites. Instead, it was slowly swallowed up by the jungle and hidden from harm. A guided tour explains the origins behind this awe-inspiring citadel, presenting its most prominent landmarks. Return to Aguas Calientes for a tasty lunch at the famous Café Inkaterra, a beautiful thatched-roof restaurant hemmed in between the railway and a mountain. Enjoy the rest of the day free at leisure.

Overnight in Aguas Calientes.

Day 6 : AGUAS CALIENTES – CUSCO (170 km – 4 hrs)

Location: Cusco

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

The delicious breakfast at the hotel is followed by a relaxing morning at leisure. On this day we suggest returning on your own to Machu Picchu to visit the other attractions (a second entrance ticket to Machu Picchu and bus from/to Aguas Calientes are subject to availability). Spend the morning over Machu Picchu and discover its secrets. The best views are from Huayna Picchu (entrance to Huayna Picchu and bus from/to Aguas Calientes are subject to availability), which is about 360 metres above Machu Picchu, boasting an underground temple complex, and from Inti Punku, which offers even better views from about 390 metres above the citadel. In the afternoon, transfer to the Aguas Calientes station and take the train back to Ollanta station. From here you will be transferred to your hotel in Cusco.

Overnight in Cusco.

Day 7 : CUSCO

Location: Cusco

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Start the day with breakfast at the hotel. Today, enjoy a guided tour of this charming city, which was the capital of the Inca Empire. The tour starts with a visit to Santo Domingo Convent, a large Renaissance-baroque complex, which was built over the Inca Coricancha temple. It was one of the most important temples dedicated to the worship of the sun and its foundations are still prominent at the base of the convent. Ancient chronicles say the temple was covered in gold leaf and filled with golden representations of nature. Then, visit the Cathedral, the most imposing monument of the Main Square. After heading to the hills above Cusco to visit the remains of the fortress of Sacsayhuaman, whose imposing ramparts offer a stunning panoramic view of Cusco, and the ruins of the temple and amphitheater of Qenqo, where it is believed the Incas practiced agricultural rituals. After a stop at Qenqo, finally, visit Puka Pukara (‘Red fortress’ in Quechua) an Inca military complex located on a prominent hill. Its dwellings squares, bathrooms, aqueducts, walls, and towers can still be appreciated. Return to and drop-off at your hotel.


Overnight in Cusco.


Day 8 : DEPART CUSCO

Meals Included: Breakfast

After breakfast, enjoy a pleasant transfer from the selected hotel to the airport.

What's Included

TOUR GUIDE:

  • Operated with bilingual English and Spanish-speaking local guides

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 Sacred Valley:

Standard Hotel Category = AVA Spots or similar 3*

Superior Hotel Category = Sonesta Posadas del Inca Yucay or similar 4*

Deluxe Hotel Category = Inkaterra Hacienda Urubamba or similar 5*

Day 5 Aguas Calientes:

Standard Hotel Category =  Hatun Inti Classic Standard or similar 3*

Superior Hotel Category = El Mapi Inkaterra or similar 4*

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

Day 6-7 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*

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 on Day 4 and 5

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 (Perú Rail) or 360° (Inca Rail) for Deluxe category
  • Bus Aguas Calientes/Machu Picchu/Aguas Calientes.

ENTRANCE FEES AND ACTIVITIES:

  • All the visits mentioned in the above itinerary: Casa Aliaga, Cathedral and Larco Museum in Lima; Coricancha Temple, Cathedral, Sacsayhuamán, Qenqo, Puka Pukara and Tambomachay in Cusco; Living Museum of Yucay, Chinchero 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.

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Please Note

  • Day 1: Optional extra Magic Water Circuit with Dinner does not operate on Sundays and 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
  • 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 (2 hours and a half accompanied by a guide). 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 the new shift. There is no ticket sale in the archaeological zone.
  • To help preserve the Machu Picchu Historical Sanctuary and maintain its World Heritage status, the Ministry of Culture has designated various visitor circuits. The specific circuit and schedule will be assigned based on availability at the time your reservation is confirmed.
  • The following objects are forbidden: professional cameras that require lights and tripods, or with telephoto lenses with a weight 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 no 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)

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 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 5 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*

Day 6-7 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*

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 Sacred Valley:

  • Standard Hotel Category = AVA Spots or similar 3*
  • Superior Hotel Category = Sonesta Posadas del Inca Yucay or similar 4*
  • Deluxe Hotel Category = Inkaterra Hacienda Urubamba or similar 5*

Day 5 Aguas Calientes:

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

Day 6-7 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*

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*



Check out our Q&As

  • Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?

    Yes

  • Are airport transfers included in this tour?

    Yes

  • Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?

    Yes

  • What does the price include?

    What is included is stated specifically on the product Description. Gratuities are at your discretion. Prices do not include (unless stated otherwise) - gratuities to the guide, driver or tour manager.

  • Are Visa fees included in the price?

    No, visa fees are not included

  • What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?

    You can change it by logging into your profile and click on Bookings. Please check your cancellation policy.

  • What documents will I receive before I travel?

    Booking confirmation with Itinerary and confirmation vouchers

  • When are there specific hotel names confirmed?

    Confirmed hotel names are informed latest 10 days prior to client's arrival

  • Do you offer any travel insurance?

    We do not offer Travel Insurance but would strongly recommend that you purchase a comprehensive Travel Insurance Policy prior to departure. 

  • Is there any option for solo traveller?

    Yes of course. Please note that the default selection shows the price per person per double room. For solo travellers, you will have to select a single room when available.

  • Are flights included in the tour?

    No, they are not included

Reviews from travellers on this tour

Conny G.  

Despite our bad luck, excellent service

"Very professional services, excellent guides and

"Very professional services, excellent guides and with a lot of patience. All the operators of the agency are very attentive. Despite all the bad circumstances of our trip, starting with the accident at the Lima airport that caused it to be closed for two days, they took very good care of us upon our arrival and then the closure of roads due to a national strike of carriers in the same week, they did everything they could to keep us safe and to at least be able to meet what they could after we missed many tours of our original itinerary. In the worst trip we've had in our lives, the agency did everything in its power to lessen the bad experience. I highly recommend them, I suppose that under normal circumstances, they must exceed the expectations of the tourist." ...more ...less

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    At 8 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.

Inca Treasures

8 Days Starting in Lima and ending in Cusco, Peru

Visiting: Lima, Aguas Calientes, Cusco

Tour operator:

Lima Tours

Tour code:

22774

Guide Type:

Partially Guided

Group size:

8 - 16

Physical rating:

VERY_EASY

Age range:

10-99

Special diets catered:

Please advise request

Tour operated in:

English , Spanish

Trip Styles:

Small Group

Activities:

Walking

From: $1225 (USD)

NB: Prices correct on 31-Mar-2025 but subject to change.

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