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8 Day Peru Empire of the Senses Lima Cusco and Machu Picchu
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8 Days
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Offered in: Portuguese, English, Spanish
Overview
Embark on a sensory adventure, immersing yourself in the vibrant landscapes of Lima and Cusco. Customize your experience with 2 days of free activities, exploring Caral, marveling at Paracas, or kayaking in Piuray. Discover the main attractions of Lima and Cusco in an unforgettable journey that engages your senses. Create enduring memories with a personalized exploration, tailored to your preferences, ensuring a rich and immersive experience in these captivating destinations.
What's Included
- Accommodations
- Domestic flights Lima-Cusco-Lima (pay on your own, price varies per airline and availability)
- Drinks.
- Gratuities
Meeting And Pickup
What To Expect
Day 1: Welcome to Lima, City of Kings and the Larco Museum of Cultures
2 Stops
Centro Historico de Lima
Arrival in Lima, Welcome and assistance in your transfer to the hotel. In the afternoon (14:00 hrs) An exclusive and intense tour of the Historical Center of Lima will take us to know and admire the architectonic relics that are part of the old Lima, which has been recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. The Convent of Santo Domingo is the beginning of this magnificent experience. It was built during the foundation of Lima. The Universidad Mayor de San Marcos (University of San Marcos) was founded on this site, the oldest in America. Inside, the choir with the oldest stalls in the country; and the library, with 25,000 books, some printed in the XV century, has an invaluable historical value. The mortal remains of San Martín de Porres, San Juan Masías, and Santa Rosa de Lima lie inside. Crossing the Plaza Mayor, the Government Palace, and the Municipality, going into the Cathedral, a jewel in the history of Lima, with artworks that will make us feel closer to colonial Lima.
2 Hours • Admission Ticket Included
Museo Larco
Leaving downtown Lima and heading to the Larco Museum, where we will get a clear vision of the cultures that inhabited ancient Peru. We shall admire the gold pieces, textiles, and erotic ceramics that are part of the collection which will introduce us to the cosmovision of ancient Peru. The warehouse of this museum will be open during our visit to appreciate the expressions of art that were reflected in their ceramics.
2 Hours • Admission Ticket Included
Accommodations : Accommodation in Lima hotel.
Day 2: Destinations, Empire of the Senses
1 Stop
Miraflores
Free day to choose activities that will make our senses connect with our spirit. Select and reserve one of the specially designed activities: Caral, an Ancient City with 5,000 years of history, Paracas, Huacachina Oasis, Dune Buggies and Pisco, Islands of Lima and Monumental Callao, Paracas, and the Nasca Lines.
• Admission Ticket Free
Accommodations : Accommodation in Lima hotel.
Day 3: Cusco, Capital of the Empire
1 Stop
Qorikancha
Transfer to Lima airport to take your domestic flight. Arrival to the city of Cusco, assistance, and transfer to the hotel. In the afternoon (14:00 hrs), an exclusive stroll in the city starts with a visit to the Plaza de San Cristóbal (San Cristobal Square) to enjoy a panoramic overview of the city. Afterward, we will visit the San Pedro Market, where we will absorb the local flavors and learn more about the products of the area in this market that has it all and supplies the entire city. Later, the Qorikancha Temple will welcome us with all its splendor and magnificence, with walls that used to be covered in gold. From San Blas, the artisans’ neighborhood, we will walk down the street Hatun Rumiyoc on our way to the palace Inca Roca, today´s Archbishop's Palace, and we will have time to admire the world-famous Twelve-Angled Stone. We will continue to the Plaza de Armas to visit The Cathedral which houses colonial works of incredible value.
4 Hours • Admission Ticket Included
Accommodations : Accommodation in Cusco hotel.
Day 4 Archaeological Park of Sacsayhuaman
1 Stop
Sacsayhuaman
In the morning, we will leave behind the crowds to visit Sacsayhuamán, an impressive citadel full of colossal constructions surrounded by beautiful landscapes in total communion with the environment. Afterward, we continue to the Inca adoratory of Q’enqo, with its surprising altar for sacrifices embedded in the internal part of its rocky formation. Finally, we arrive at the Puca Pucará lookout and Tambomachay, a monument of notable architectonic excellence that is considered one of the pillars of the Andean cosmovision. Free afternoon to enjoy the city. Free afternoon for additional activities, or to cruise around the streets of Cusco. The passport of admissions that is included in this trip gives you access to other points of interest that are not visited.
3 Hours • Admission Ticket Included
Accommodations : Accommodation in Cusco hotel
Day 5: Inca Village of Chinchero, Terraces of Moray and the Inca Village of Ollantaytambo
3 Stops
Chinchero
This day we shall visit the most outstanding places in the Sacred Valley of the Incas. We will depart towards the Village of Chinchero, the most typical and colorful of the Sacred Valley. This village is famous for its weaving women. A short stop in the center of textile to appreciate the old Inca techniques for dyeing and spinning using alpaca wool. After visiting the Inca plaza with its beautiful colonial church.
2 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Moray
We will continue towards Moray, a beautiful Inca archaeological site made up of concentric agricultural terraces that served as a lab to recreate microclimates.
1 Hours • Admission Ticket Included
Ollantaytambo
Later visit to the last living village of the Incas, Ollantaytambo. Also, a visit to the Temple of the Ten Windows, the Bath of the Princess, and the Sun Temple. The postcard pictures that we will take from the heights of Ollantaytambo will close this magical day in the Sacred Valley of the Incas.
2 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Accommodations : Accommodation at Sacred Valley hotel
Meals : Lunch
Day 6: Machu Picchu, the Lost City
1 Stop
Machu Picchu
The much-awaited day to visit one of the 7 Wonders of the World. Boarding at the Ollantaytambo station. Departure in the selected train. Arrival at the Machu Picchu station. Assistance from our staff to board the bus that will ascend up a winding road, with a spectacular view of the Urubamba River which forms a deep canyon. The Lost City of the Incas, Machu Picchu, will greet us with its incredible terraces, staircases, ceremonial sites, and urban areas. Energy exudes from the whole place. Lunch. At the coordinated time, return by train and transfer to the hotel in Cusco.
8 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Accommodations : Accommodation at Cusco hotel.
Meals : Lunch
Day 7: Cusco at your Pace
1 Stop
Cusco
Free day. Cusco offers many cultural, archaeological, and adventure-oriented activities. Reserve the activities with anticipation. We recommend: Vinicunca, Rainbow Mountain, or Kayak in Huaypo Lake.
• Admission Ticket Free
Accommodations : Accommodation at Cusco hotel.
Day 8: Farewell
1 Stop
Cusco
Transfer to the airport. Departure to Lima to connect with your return flight home.
• Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Guided in Bilingual service (guidance will be provided in Spanish and English)
Operated by VIPAC Travel
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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