Peruvian Taster - 7 days / 6 nights from 795.00 USD

Free to choose Luxury or Voyager Class

Overview

This journey is specifically designed for travelers who don’t have very much vacation time but still wish to cover a lot of ground and see some of the main destinations in this beautiful country.

Our Peru Taster gives people just that, a concise visit to Lima, the City of Kings and then the ancient Inca capital of Cusco, the Sacred Valley and also the jewel in Perus crown, Machu Picchu. This is fantastic journey visiting some extremely interesting places in a short time.

Outline Itinerary

Day 1
After your arrival in Lima (100m), you have a pick-up and transfer to your hotel. No activities are planned for this day. If you arrive early you could take a Lima city tour. It is advisable for passengers to arrive by late afternoon to avoid possible problems. If you are going to be very late for some reason please advise us so we can make the suitable arrangements. Overnight Lima.

Day 2
Transfer to the airport, fly 1 hour to Cusco (3326m) and check in to our hotel. You will take it easy for a while and drink coca tea. In the afternoon you will take a Cusco city tour. This is a great introduction to this beautiful city. The tour will visit the Cathedral, the Sun Temple (Koricancha), the stunning fortress of Sacsaywaman and three smaller ancient sites nearby (entrance fees included). In the evening you can experience Cusco nightlife and dinning. Overnight Cusco.

Day 3
Full day private Sacred Valley tour ending in Ollantaytambo (2792m). This is not the standard tour offered by the majority of companies but is something unique to us. Our first point of call are the spectacular Pisaq ruins, then the town below to have a little wander around and look at the market. After Pisaq we visit a volunteer clinic where US doctors donate their time to help local poor people. We then drive a short distance to the very picturesque Urco ruins, off the standard tourist route, before a short visit to a working farm to see the largest corn in the world. We then have a buffet lunch in a lovely spot before continuing on to Ollantaytambo for a look at the ruins there. It’s a full day out. Overnight Ollantaytambo.

Day 4
After breakfast we take a motorbike taxi down to the station where we board the train winding through the increasingly steep Sacred Valley. Arriving in the village of Aguas Calientes (2100m) we check in to our hotel and meet our guide for a guided tour of one of the most spectacular places on earth. After a 2-hour guided tour you have time to wander around this magical place before getting a bus back down to the town and rounding off the day with a well earned drink and a hearty meal. Overnight in Aguas Calientes

Day 5
Today you have two options before we return to Cusco. You could go up to Machu Picchu for a second time to spend more time there without the group (at your cost) or you could go walking with your Tour Leader to a lovely waterfall and/or visit the thermal springs. You are free to choose. We then take the afternoon train back to Cusco. Overnight Cusco.

Day 6
Day on which you can decide what you would like to do. Shopping, sightseeing or another activity. You can choose with the help and advice of your Tour Leader. Whatever you do we will all get together in the evening to eat as a group for the last time. Overnight Cusco

Day 7
After a transfer to Cusco airport you will fly to Lima. If you have an evening flight home you could fill your day with a visit in or around Lima storing your luggage at the airport or at our hotel. If you are staying overnight then please look at our extras section below.

Accommodation and included meals
6 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast included.
Hotels will depend on the level of service you choose to take.

Packing
You should pack clothing in layers so you can regulate your temperature according to conditions. Sometimes it will be hot and dusty, it may rain suddenly and at night it can be quite cold. If you need specific medication please remember to pack it. Sturdy walking footwear for visits to ancient sites and more fashionable shoes for the cities if you wish.

Money
US dollars cash are almost standard currency here. Travelers checks are not so useful but are accepted. ATMs are everywhere and are an excellent option. Local currency is the Sol (Sun) and you can change money everywhere you go, speak to your Tour Leader for advice.

Tour staff and support
Tour coordinator in Cusco, Local Guides, representatives and drivers as required.

Modes of Transport
Taxi, Internal flights, Motorbike taxis, Buses or Vans and Trains.

Included
Personalized service around the whole route
Local guides and drivers as required
6 nights hotels, Luxury or Voyager Class
Lima arrival pick-up and transfer to hotel
All transfers until arrival in Lima again
Cusco city tour
Cusco Visitors ticket and entrance fees
Private Sacred Valley tour and entrance fees plus lunch
Train journey to and from Machu Picchu
Buses to and from the ancient site
Entrance fees to Machu Picchu
Private guided tour of site

Domestic flights are optional, let us know if you wish us to book them.

Not Included
International flights or travel to trip start point
Hotel and transfer in Lima at the end of the tour (see below)
Meals unless stated
Tips and personal spending money

Arrival in Lima at end of tour
Some people will fly out from Cusco and catch their homeward flights in Lima the same day without staying the night. For this reason we do not include a hotel or a transfer at the end of the tour. If either of these things are required please let us know and we can arrange them, see the section on optional extras below.

Optional extras or bolt ons
These can be added upon request:

Hotel in Lima pre or post tour
Lima transfers

3 day/2 night Jungle extension
4 day/3 night Jungle extension
Paracas, Ica and Nazca extension

Requirements
Valid passport and/or visa
Travel arrangements to trip start point (Lima, Peru)
Adequate travel insurance (copy to be shown to your Tour Leader)
Yellow fever certificate and any vaccinations your doctor recommends
Your local payment in USD cash (new bills please)

Booking
Send us an email with your possible travel dates and we will advise you of departures we have planned at that time. When a date has been fixed we will ask you for a 50% deposit to secure your places plus your full names, passport numbers, nationalities, dates of birth and details of any medical conditions that could effect you or other people during the tour.

Booking enquires should be made as far in advance as possible as sometimes train tickets are difficult to get hold of in high season.