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Peru Short Vacation – Lima, Cuzco & Machu Picchu Tour

Arrival in Lima. Reception and transfer to the hotel.

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for the flight to Cuzco (not included). Reception and transfer to your hotel. Free day at leisure to relax and acclimatise to the high altitude.

Afternoon group guided visit of the four ruins nearby; the Sacsayhuaman Fortress overlooking the city of Cuzco, a pre Inca architectural masterpiece; Kenko, a rock sanctuary whose main attraction is the monolithic altar representing a puma, the red Fortress of Puca-Pucara and Tambomachay, a beautiful fountain fed by a spring forming a series of basins continue to the city of Cuzco; the Main Square, the Cathedral and the Koricancha or Temple of the Sun. Return to your hotel.

Full-day excursion to the Urubamba, the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Visit the village of Pisac, founded during Colonial times. On Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays the Indians barter their products, and artisans from all over the area sell their woven alpaca wool blankets and ponchos, engraved gourds, antique reproductions and jewellery. On Sundays, it is also the meeting place for the local Mayors of the region, who come dressed in their traditional costumes, to attend morning mass. After a buffet lunch, a visit to Ollantaytambo, the only Inca town which is still inhabited. Explore the ruins above Ollantaytambo before returning to Cuzco via the traditional market town of Chinchero. Return to your hotel.

An early transfer to the railway station in Poroy for the 6.30/7.00 am train to Aguas Calientes. Arrival to Aguas Calientes and transfer to the bus terminal for the short ride (25 minutes) up to Machu Picchu. You will arrive in time for a guided group visit of the most spectacular ancient city in the world. This fabulous city contains houses, temples, warehouses, a large central square; and all connected by narrow roads and steps that are surrounded by terraces cut into the mountain side. After the tour, free time to enjoy this spiritual wonder. Opportunity for a guided trek (approx 1 hour) up to the sungate (Intipunku), which is a part of the Inca Trail, for a magical view of the sanctuary or alternatively an unguided climb to the top of Wayna Picchu, with a magnificent view of the whole Sanctuary (recommended for fit individuals only). Return to your hotel.

Opportunity to return to the sanctuary for a more personal appreciation of the Eighth wonder of the world. Return in the afternoon by train to Cuzco and transfer to the hotel of your choice.

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for the return flight to Lima (not included).

Tourist
Price per person US$665.00 - based on two people sharing
Single supplement US$225.00

Superior
Price per person US$810.00 - based on two people sharing
Single supplement US$350.00

First Class
Price per person US$1045.00 - based on two people sharing
Single supplement US$550.00

Flight tickets: Lima – Cuzco - US$170.00 per person per route.
Flight tickets: Cuzco – Lima US$170.00 per person per route.
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A complimentary lunch at the Sanctuary Lodge on either day 5 or day 6. The buffet lunch at the hotel is the only option for a good quality meal whilst at the Machu Picchu site and this represents outstanding added value to the tour.

• 6 night's accommodation in twin/double rooms at recommended hotels with private bathroom and breakfast.

• All transfers, tours and excursions as per itinerary in group service with English speaking guides.

• All meals as per itinerary denoted by B, L and D.

• Train tickets: Cusco - Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu) - Cuzco.

• All entrance fees and tips.

• International air tickets and associated taxes

• Meals not specified on the itinerary.

• All domestic flights require a US$6.00 charge (airport tax), payable at the airport.

• Personal expenses such as telephone bills, laundry expenses, beverages, etc.

• Insurance against theft, loss, illness and/or accident.

• Baggage porterage and other extras not specified

• Tourist – Examples include Leon de Oro, Ferre Hotel, Mariel Hotel, El Castellano. Subject to availability.

• Superior – Examples include Exclusive Hotel, Hacienda Hotel. Subject to availability.

• First Class – Examples include Condado, Jose Antonio and Sonesta Hotel. Subject to availability.

• Tourist class– Backpacker train as standard. Upgrade to Vistadome available at $50 per person.

• Superior class - Backpacker train as standard. Upgrade to Vistadome available at $50 per person.

• First Class - Vistadome train as standard. Upgrade to Hiram Bingham Luxury train available at $475 per person.