TOUR DETAILS
Although the Inca Empire existed for only one century, it left a remarkable cultural legacy that has made Peru one of the richest countries in the Americas in terms of heritage. During nine days, you will explore the main attractions of this fascinating country, from vibrant Lima on the Pacific coast to majestic Machu Picchu, the “Lost City of the Incas” high in the Andes.
You will discover beautiful colonial cities, explore the ruins of ancient civilizations, and experience some of the world’s most spectacular natural landscapes, creating memories that will last a lifetime.
ITINERARY
• Day 1 | Arrival in Lima.
• Day 2 | Lima | City Tour.
• Day 3 | Lima – Cusco.
• Day 4 | Cusco | City Tour and nearby archaeological sites.
• Day 5 | Sacred Valley | Pisac, Ollantaytambo and Chinchero.
• Day 6 | Machu Picchu – Cusco.
• Day 7 | Cusco – Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain.
• Day 8 | Cusco – Humantay Lake.
• Day 9 | Cusco | Departure.
DESTINATIONS
Breakfast: Days 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9.
Lunch: Days 5, 6, 7 and 8.
Available as: Shared and private service.
HIGHLIGHTS
Humantay Lake: Discover breathtaking landscapes that amaze visitors with their natural beauty. One of these treasures is Humantay Lake, located in the Cusco region, famous for its striking turquoise waters.
Moray: A mysterious Inca archaeological site consisting of concentric agricultural terraces, each creating different microclimates.
Vinicunca: A natural wonder that attracts visitors from around the world. The accumulation of minerals over hundreds of thousands of years has created its unique and magical colors.
Cusco: The former Inca capital is a fascinating blend of pre-Columbian ruins and Spanish colonial architecture. Visit the Temple of Coricancha, the Cathedral, and the nearby archaeological sites of Sacsayhuamán, Qenqo, Puca Pucara, and Tambomachay.
Machu Picchu: The Lost City of the Incas is hidden among the peaks of the Andes and offers breathtaking views of the mountain range, as well as a fascinating glimpse into the mysterious Inca past.
Begin this adventure with a meeting at Lima International Airport in Peru. Upon arrival, our team will be waiting to transfer you to your hotel in the Miraflores district, undoubtedly one of Lima’s most attractive neighborhoods, located in the south-central part of the city. You will have the rest of the afternoon to relax or explore the first-class infrastructure, the friendly, modern, and well-organized atmosphere, and the tourist and cultural attractions that Lima offers, perched on cliffs overlooking the Pacific Ocean, with its verdant boardwalks and sophisticated restaurants.
• Overnight in Lima in your selected hotel category.
After breakfast at the hotel, we will pick you up at the agreed-upon time. You will stroll through the main streets, squares, and avenues, starting with the Love Park in Miraflores, offering a spectacular view of the Pacific Ocean. Next, you will enjoy a panoramic view of Huaca Pucllana, a ceremonial center of the Lima culture. In San Isidro, the city’s financial district, you will see Huaca Huallamarca, an ancient pre-Inca shrine.
You will continue to the Plaza de Armas, where you will find the Government Palace and the City Hall. You will visit the Cathedral and walk to the Convent of Santo Domingo, whose corridors were frequented by Saint Martin de Porres and Saint Rose of Lima in the 17th century, and where their remains now rest.
• Overnight in Lima in your selected hotel category..
Breakfast at the hotel. At the designated time, we will pick you up from the hotel and transfer you to the airport for your flight to Cusco. Upon arrival, our team will be waiting to assist you and take you to your hotel. The rest of the day is free for you to enjoy this magnificent city in the Peruvian Andes, once the capital of the Inca Empire.
Overnight in Cusco in your selected hotel category.
After breakfast at the scheduled time, you will enjoy a guided tour of this charming city, which was the capital of the Inca Empire. The tour begins with a visit to the Cathedral, the most imposing monument in the Plaza de Armas. Next, you will visit the Convent of Santo Domingo, built atop the Inca temple of Coricancha, one of the most important sites dedicated to the worship of the sun. Ancient chronicles say that its walls were covered in gold leaf and filled with gilded representations of nature. Afterward, head to the hills above Cusco where the fortress of Sacsayhuamán stands, whose imposing walls offer a breathtaking panoramic view of Cusco. Continue to Qenqo, an archaeological complex used for religious purposes where it is believed the Incas practiced rituals related to agriculture. Your tour ends at Puca Pucara, meaning “red fort” in Quechua, an architectural complex believed to have been used for military purposes, with multiple rooms, plazas, baths, aqueducts, and towers. It is thought to have been used by the Inca entourage while the leader rested at Tambomachay. After the visit, you will return to the historic center of Cusco to conclude this day.
• Overnight in Cusco in your selected category.
After breakfast at the hotel, we will pick you up at the agreed-upon time. This grand adventure begins with a trip to the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Along the way, you will make several stops at viewpoints, allowing you to admire the breathtaking scenery and capture unique and incredible photos. Continue to Pisac, an Inca and Colonial site, visiting one of the most beautiful Inca archaeological sites in the Sacred Valley, perched atop the mountain overlooking the colonial town of Pisac. Enjoy a walking tour of the colonial town and have time for shopping at the artisan market. Afterward, the tour continues to Urubamba, where you will stop for lunch. Recharge your batteries! In the afternoon, you will visit the magnificent archaeological complex of Ollantaytambo, an important Inca center serving as a military, religious, and agricultural hub. You will visit the Temple of the Ten Windows, the Baths of the Ñusta, the Temple of the Sun, and other points of interest. Postcard-perfect views from the heights of Ollantaytambo will bring this magical day in the Sacred Valley of the Incas to a close. Afterward, you will be transferred to the Ollantaytambo train station to board the train to Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu).
• Overnight in Aguas Calientes at your selected hotel
The most anticipated day has arrived. At the scheduled time, you will be directed to the bus station in Aguas Calientes, where our staff will assist you in boarding the bus that will ascend a winding road, offering spectacular views of the Urubamba River as it carves its way through the famous canyon. The Lost City of the Incas, Machu Picchu, will welcome you with its incredible terraces, staircases, ceremonial sites, and urban areas. Energy emanates from the entire site. After a guided tour, you will have lunch at one of the local restaurants. At the scheduled time, you will return by train to the Ollantaytambo station, where our transportation will be waiting to transfer you to your hotel.
• Overnight in Cusco at your selected hotel.
Vinicunca, or Rainbow Mountain, is a natural masterpiece at 5,200 meters above sea level. Its colors are due to the accumulation of minerals over time, carried by the waters of the mountain range, the winds, and the humidity. Begin this adventure to Vinicunca by departing very early in the morning from Cusco, approximately between 4:00 and 4:30 am. Head towards Cusipata where you will have breakfast. Afterward, continue the journey to the starting point of the hike, where your guide will give you an informational talk before you begin the trek. The trail is surrounded by beautiful Andean landscapes and watched over by the majestic Ausangate Mountain, one of the most important mountains in Cusco, considered a sacred entity since Inca times. You will arrive at the foot of the impressive Vinicunca mountain; its majesty will amaze you. You will have a few minutes at the mountain viewpoint to take stunning photos and rest. Afterward, you will begin the return hike to Phullawasipata to board our transport to Cusipata, where you will enjoy lunch. After lunch, you will return to Cusco.
• Overnight in Cusco in your selected category.
You will be picked up from your hotel between 4:00 am and 4:30 am for a 2.5-hour drive to Mollepata, where you will enjoy a delicious breakfast. After breakfast, we will continue our journey to Soraypampa (4326 m.a.s.l.), where you will prepare to begin your hike. The first leg is an approximately 2-hour uphill trek, offering stunning views of snow-capped mountains and local people, until you reach the beautiful Humantay Lagoon. The descent then begins, taking approximately 2 hours to reach Soraypampa, where our transportation will be waiting to take you to enjoy a hearty lunch. Afterward, you will take transportation back to Cusco (arriving between 5:30 and 5:00 pm). This concludes this great adventure.
• Overnight in Cusco in your selected category.
Today we say goodbye to Peru. Before heading to the airport, have breakfast at the hotel and check out. Our team will then be waiting to take you to Cusco International Airport for your flight home. We hope you had an amazing time filled with adventures, great moments, and new experiences, and that you return home with souvenirs, lots of photos, and incredible stories to share and remember from this trip through magical Peru.
All rates are per person.
Prices are subject to change without prior notice and can only be guaranteed once the reservation has been confirmed.
Rates do not apply to residents staying for more than 60 days or to corporate passengers (4 nights or more in Lima).
Reservations must include the full name of each passenger, nationality, passport number, age, and date of birth.
If the suggested/listed hotels for this program are not available at the time of confirmation, new hotel alternatives will be offered with revised prices.
Early arrival on Day 1 does not guarantee that hotel rooms will be available. Standard check-in times apply unless additional accommodation nights are purchased to guarantee immediate access to the rooms.
Our accommodation rates include breakfast. Breakfast is served according to each hotel’s schedule and policies, generally between 6:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. If a passenger has a transfer or departs before the scheduled breakfast hours, this benefit will be forfeited and cannot be compensated at another hotel. Room service or breakfast box services are available at an additional cost and do not compensate for a breakfast that cannot be served.
For reservations including train services to Machu Picchu, seats are assigned according to coach availability. Seat locations can only be requested after the tickets have been issued.
CHD from 0 to 1 year and 11 months: Free of charge (does not occupy a bed).
CHD from 2 to 5 years: Child rate without a bed.
CHD from 6 to 10 years: Child rate with a bed.
For children aged 10: The additional BTC (Cusco Tourist Ticket) entrance fee must be considered, as detailed under the Optional Services of each program that includes Cusco.
A wide range of optional excursions and pre- and post-program extensions are available. If you have any additional questions, please contact @the information email address that we will create for information regarding prices and conditions.
Please make sure to check with your embassy whether you require a VISA to enter Peru (or any other country included in your itinerary). Viajes del Alba is not responsible if a guest does not have all the necessary documentation required to enter the country.
Foreign travelers entering Peru must ensure that their passport is valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry into the country.
Comfortable and lightweight clothing is recommended when visiting Peru’s coastal areas, while warm clothing is recommended for the high Andean regions.
Visitors are advised not to wear sleeveless shirts, shorts, short skirts, or revealing clothing when visiting religious temples or official buildings.
Sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat, and mosquito repellent can be very useful during your stay.
Viajes del Alba is not responsible for unforeseen circumstances such as strikes, weather changes, or natural disasters.
Viajes del Alba acts as an intermediary in the reservation of services and therefore cannot be held responsible for the quality or suitability of the services, death, injury, illness, damages, accidents, loss, theft, robbery, or loss of personal belongings, delays, or any other irregularity arising directly or indirectly from the provision of services by third-party suppliers.
Viajes del Alba designs its itineraries to provide participants with an authentic experience of the nature and environment being visited. Therefore, the activities may involve an element of personal risk and potential exposure that could result in physical or emotional injury, paralysis, death, or harm to the participant or third parties.
The client understands that such risks cannot be completely eliminated without compromising the essential nature of the activity and therefore accepts them as part of the tour.
The client confirms that he/she is aware of his/her physical condition and health and, with this knowledge, voluntarily decides to undertake the aforementioned risks.
The client releases Viajes del Alba from any liability related to any accident or injury that may occur in connection with the client’s health, physical condition, or any other circumstance.
TOUR AUTHORITY
At all times, any decision made by the guide or company representative shall be final regarding any matter that may endanger the safety and well-being of the traveling group.
The client must strictly comply at all times with the laws, customs, currency regulations, and drug regulations of Peru.
If the client fails to comply with the above requirements or interferes with the well-being of the group, the guide or company representative may require the client to leave the tour without entitlement to any refund.
Viajes del Alba directly operates part of the services included in the program and also makes arrangements with airlines, ground transportation providers (including trains), hotels, and other independent third parties to provide the travel services purchased by the client.
We take all reasonable measures to ensure that the organizations providing these services meet our quality standards. However, these parties are independent suppliers over whom we do not have complete direct control. Therefore, we cannot accept responsibility for negligence by the personnel of these organizations.
The participant waives any claim against Viajes del Alba for any damage to or loss of property, injury, or death resulting from any act or negligence of any airline, ground transportation company, hotel, or any person providing any of the services or accommodations included in the program.
The client is responsible for the logistics necessary to carry out the activity. Therefore, cancellations or booking modifications made at no cost must be requested no later than 48 hours prior to the tour.
Cancellations made within 24 hours prior to the activity, or failure to attend the activity, will be considered a NO-SHOW. In such cases, there will be no refund, and a 20% administrative fee will be charged.
For special programs, the deposit required to confirm the services is non-refundable under any circumstances.
Full payment must be made one month prior to departure.
For cancellations or modifications made within 45 days prior to the package start date, the following cancellation fees will apply:
45 to 31 days before departure: 50% of the service price.
30 to 16 days before departure: 70% of the service price.
15 days or less before the travel date / NO-SHOW: 100% of the total service price.
For cancellations made more than 45 days before departure, the cancellation fee will be USD 170 for entrance tickets, plus applicable administrative costs.
We cannot provide compensation or refunds for meals, hotel rooms, excursions, or other services that are cancelled or not used.
No refunds will be issued for services that are cancelled or not used under any circumstances.
If the client abandons the tour for any reason, any additional expenses incurred will be the sole responsibility of the client, and the company will not be responsible for providing any refund.
