Classic Machu Picchu Tour with Extra Day in Sacred Valley, Peru

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Classic Machu Picchu with Extra Day in Sacred Valley
9 Days/8 Nights from $2,039 (Includes Domestic Airfare)

Day 1	Lima
Day 2	Lima/City Tour
Day 3	Cusco/Sacred Valley/Awanakancha/Pisac Market/Ollantaytambo
Day 4	Sacred Valley/Chincheros/Moray/Maras/Ollantaytambo
Day 5	Sacred Valley/Machu Picchu
Day 6	Machu Picchu/Cusco
Day 7	Cusco/City Tour
Day 8	Cusco/Lima/Larco Museum/Folkloric Dinner Show
Day 9	Lima

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Lodging, Meals, and Airfare: This tour includes accommodations for 8 nights (3 nights in Lima, 2 nights in the Sacred Valley, 1 night in Machu Picchu, and 2 nights in Cusco), 12 meals (8 breakfasts, 3 lunches, and 1 dinner), and domestic airfare in Peru.

Elevations: The Sacred Valley of the Incas is 8,944 feet (above sea level), Machu Picchu is 7,900 feet, and Cusco is 10,912 feet.

Classic Machu Picchu with Extra Day in Sacred Valley

This tour is an extended version of our Classic Machu Picchu Tour. It includes Lima, Cusco, the Sacred Valley of the Incas, and an overnight stay in Machu Picchu. When you arrive in Cusco, you will be taken directly to the Sacred Valley so that you can acclimatize to the altitude. In the Sacred Valley, you will have private tours of the Indian artisan market in Pisac, Chinchero, Moray, Maras salt mines, and the fortress of Ollantaytambo.

Customization: This tour can be customized to suit your requirements.

Activities: Cultural/historical sightseeing and hiking.

Day 1: Lima

Depart to Lima. After passing through immigration and customs, proceed to the reception area, where our inbound services representative will be holding a sign with your name on it. You will be greeted and then transferred to your hotel. Overnight in Lima.

Day 2: Lima/City Tour

In the afternoon, you will have a city tour of Lima. You will visit downtown Lima and see several examples of the Spanish architecture of the colonial period including the Plaza de Armas, the Presidential Palace, the Cathedral, and the Church of San Francisco and Catacombs. After that, you will see Huaca Huallamarca, a restored adobe pyramid dating from the pre-Inca period located in San Isidro. You will tour the upscale residential and commercial district of Miraflores and see the Parque del Amor, a seaside park with a huge statue of a kissing couple, before returning to your hotel. Overnight in Lima. (B)

Day 3: Cusco/Sacred Valley/Awanakancha/Pisac Market/Ollantaytambo

Today you will have a full-day excursion to the Sacred Valley of the Incas. The tour begins at Awanakancha, a living museum of the Peruvian Andes, where you can observe traditional textile dyeing and weaving techniques and the four types of camelids that are native to the region. You will also visit the Indian artisan market in Pisac and have lunch at a local restaurant (included). The last stop is the impressive Inca ruins of Ollantaytambo that served as both a fortress and ceremonial center, and is the site of a short-lived victory by the Incas over the Spanish. Overnight in Cusco. (B,L)

Note: The Indian market is open on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays from October to March, and daily from April to September. On the days of the week that the market is not open, you will be taken to the Inca ruins above the village.

Day 4: Sacred Valley/Chincheros/Moray/Maras/Ollantaytambo

Today you will have a private excursion that includes a visit to the town of Chinchero and its archaeological complex, Moray, with its circular agricultural terraces, the Maras salt mines, and the impressive Inca ruins of Ollantaytambo. Lunch included. Overnight in Sacred Valley. (B,L)

Day 5: Sacred Valley/Machu Picchu

Morning transfer to the train station for the ride to Machu Picchu, 'the Lost City of the Incas' (7,900 feet). This mountaintop citadel, which served as both a center of worship and an astronomic observatory, is located in the middle of the cloud forest overlooking the Urubamba River. There are both agricultural and urban areas constructed with the precision stonework that the Incas are known for. The agricultural area consists of terraces and food storehouses, and the urban area contains temples, squares, and royal tombs. Guided tour followed by lunch at the Sanctuary Lodge. In the afternoon, you will be transferred to your hotel. Overnight in Machu Picchu. (B,L)

Day 6: Machu Picchu/Cusco

This is a free day to explore Machu Picchu on your own. You may want to hike Huayna Picchu or enjoy another activity. Mid-afternoon, you will depart from Machu Picchu by train to Poroy Station in the Sacred Valley, and then be taken to your hotel in Cusco. Overnight in Cusco. (B)

Day 7: Cusco/City Tour

In the morning, you will have a city tour of Cusco that includes a walk-through of the Cathedral, the Koricancha ('site of gold'), typical streets, and the four ruins that surround the city: the Sacsayhuaman Fortress, Kenko, Puca Pucara, and Tampumachay. Overnight in Cusco. (B)

Day 8: Cusco/Lima/Larco Museum/Folkloric Dinner Show

Morning transfer to the airport for your flight back to Lima. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel. After noon, you will visit the Larco Museum. In the evening, you will enjoy a Folkloric Dinner Show at Junius Restaurant. Overnight in Lima. (B,D)

Day 9: Lima

Check out at noon. Transfer to the airport for your return flight to your final destination. (B)

B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner

Classic Machu Picchu with Extra Day in Sacred Valley

	Single	Double	Triple
Economy	$2,899	$2,039	$1,849
3 Star	$3,149	$2,149	$1,949
4 Star	$3,419	$2,559	$2,269
Superior First	$4,039	$2,919	$2,619
5 Star	$4,739	$3,269	$2,879
Deluxe	$6,419	$4,159	$4,179

All prices are in U.S. Dollars. Click here to see our prices in your currency.

The above prices are valid until December 15, 2013.

Notes:

Machu Picchu Pueblo, Hatuchay Tower, and Sanctuary Lodge accommodations include breakfast and dinner.
Room upgrades and additional nights in each destination are available upon request.
Upgrade to the Hiram Bingham train, which operates every day except Sunday, is available for $450 per person.
Oxygenated rooms are available at the Monasterio for an additional $50 per room per day.
Christmas Season and High Season (from June to August) surcharges may apply.

Classic Machu Picchu with Extra Day in Sacred Valley

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