7-Day New Dawn in Machu Picchu: Lima, Cusco & Sacred Valley

Code: 148446
  • Duración: 7 days
  • Máx. Pasajeros: 10
  • Dificultad: EASY

Description

Join us on a captivating 7-day odyssey through Peru's cultural and historical gems with our "New Dawn in Machu Picchu" tour. From the bustling streets of Lima to the ancient wonders of Cusco and the serene beauty of the Sacred Valley, immerse yourself in the vibrant tapestry of Andean culture. Culminate your journey with an unforgettable sunrise at Machu Picchu, a moment of awe and inspiration that will stay with you forever. Expertly guided and meticulously planned, this expedition promises an unforgettable exploration of Peru's most iconic destinations.



Price includes
Breakfast
Lunch
All transfersto the airport / hotel / railway station
6 nights accommodation according the itinerary with daily breakfast
All tours & excursions included in the itinerary
All entrance fees in each tour & excursion included
Price does not include
  • International and domestic air fares (Lima-Cusco-Lima). Our sales team is at your service to assist with the flights.
  • Food and drinks, unless specified.
  • Gratuities.
Importante
  • Machu Picchu has implemented new visitor circuits, with three main routes with specific differences to distribute passengers in various areas. These changes are intended to improve the visitor experience and preserve the integrity of the archaeological site. The circuit with route 2 will be given as priority and if it is not available, the options of taking circuit 3B or circuit 1B will be informed so that you can confirm your decision before the tickets are issued.
  • The guided tour inside Machu Picchu takes around 3 hours following a delimited route, 1 or 2. Both routes are quite the same, the park rangers will indicate the route inside the citadel depending of the capacity in the inca terraces.
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants. Otherwise, your tour may not be confirmed.
  • When booking your flight from Lima to Cusco, it must be in the morning. Arrival by noon is too late.
  • Upon time of booking, please provide flight itinerary for international flights and domestic flights
  • Important: If you go suffer from altitude sickness, please bring medicine or ask your doctor for advice before you depart.
  • This tour beginnings in Lima and finish in Puno.
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • No public transportation nearby
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Our staff will be providing your train tickets and entrance to Machupicchu by email or the same day of the excursion. Please provide full legal name, date of birth, and nationality. Not providing your information may result in cancellation of your tour. Extra information regarding your tour, send a message to our whatsapp +51 957 760 000.
  • Our staff will be wearing uniforms of Viajes Pacifico and waiting for you with your name. Our operations department are always checking your flight status in case of delays and cancelations. In case any emergency contact us inmediately through Viator. Our staff is reading your messages.

Itinerary

  • Arrival in Lima and transfer to your hotel. In the afternoon will have a panoramic view of the main streets, squares and avenues of the city. We will start with a panoramic view of the Miraflores district. We will start in the Parque del Amor, where we will observe the famous sculpture “The Kiss”, by the Peruvian artist Victor Delfin. Then, we will observe the impressive Huaca Pucllana, ceremonial center of the Lima culture. We will continue to the Plaza de Armas, where we will find the Government Palace and the Municipal Palace. We will visit the Cathedral and walk to the Convent of Santo Domingo, along which corridors San Martin de Porras and San Rosa de Lima used to walk around in the 17th century, and where their remains rest today. Stay in Lima.

  • Transfer to the airport and flight to Cusco. (air fare not included. Book a morning flight until 11 am) On arrival transfer to your hotel. In the afternoon (1:30 pm) an exclusive tour of the city that begins by visiting the most outstanding points of the magnificent and artistic district of San Blas, a mixture of Inca and Spanish culture. Along the way, we will appreciate the Plazoleta Nazarenas, surrounded by colonial buildings such as the old headquarters of the San Antonio Abad University and next to it the church of the same name. Then, we will continue to the Plaza de Armas to visit the Cathedral that houses colonial works of incredible value. We will continue towards the Koricancha, whose Quechua name is Quri Kancha (Golden Temple) that receives us with all its lavishness. Overnight stay in Cusco.

  • In the morning we will get away from the crowds to visit Sacsayhuamán, an impressive ceremonial fortress full of colossal constructions surrounded by beautiful landscapes in full communion with the surroundings. Then, we will have a panoramic view of the Inca shrine of Qenqo, an ancient temple of the Puma that houses an altar for sacrifices. Finally we arrive at the Puca Pucará watchtower and Tambomachay, a monument of notable architectural excellence, considered one of the pillars of the Andean worldview. Afternoon free for optional activities.

  • The Sacred Valley of the Incas will welcome us today. We will visit the Inca and Colonial Pisac. Discover one of the most beautiful archeological sites in the Sacred Valley at the top of the mountain where you can have a view of the colonial town of Pisac. Walking tour to the Colonial town. Time to do some shopping at the handicraft market. Then, we will head to the impressive Inkariy Museum. Here we will enjoy a delicious lunch. We will take a guided tour of the museum to learn more about the numerous rooms where cultural representations of pre-Hispanic civilizations of ancient Peru are exhibited. Our next stop will be Yucay Museum of Live Culture , a tourist complex where we will see and feed the Andean camelids such as the llamas and alpacas, and where the locals will show us the weaving and dyeing techniques of their traditional textiles. Their mission is to preserve and value the different cultural and agricultural activities of the Sacred Valley. Also, we will visit the interpretation centres of adobe manufacturing, traditional chicheria store and folklore. Overnight in the Sacred Valley.

  • Our adventure continues exploring the less visited treasures of the Sacred Valley of the Incas. We will start in Moray where the view is awesome due to the colossal concentric terraces simulating an amphitheatre. The purpose of it is to recreate 20 different types of microclimates, a measure that guaranteed the agricultural production of the empire. We will continue our journey to Maras, the millenary colonial salt mines. The contrast of the white pools against the green valley is so impressive that it resembles a postcard. Buffet lunch. In the afternoon, we will head towards the archaeological complex of Ollantaytambo, where you can see the technique with which the Incas work the stone. 

    After the tour, transfer to the Ollantaytambo train station, from where we will wait for the train to leave for Aguas Calientes. During the waiting time, you will have free time in Ollantaytambo to walk around the square or do some shopping until the time the train leaves. to Aguas Calientes 

    It is now time to catch the train at the Ollantaytambo station. We will arrive to Machu Picchu town where our staff will welcome and assist you on getting settled in one of the hotels of the area. 

  • Breakfast. This day, you will enjoy a wonderful day in connection with the energies of one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, Machu Picchu. Our staff will assist you on boarding the bus to go up the winding road to Machu Picchu, amid a spectacular view of the Urubamba River and its canyon. The Lost City of the Incas, Machu Picchu, will astonish your feelings with its terraces, ceremonial shrines, steps and urban areas. Energy is all around us. After a guided visit, we will have lunch at one of the restaurants in the area. On time, return to Cusco. Overnight stay in Cusco.

  • Departure transfer to the airport.


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Faq

Lima can be visited all year round. Summer offers more sun.

Between 2 and 4 nights are recommended.

Yes, Lima is recognized as the gastronomic capital of Latin America.

Yes, it offers cultural and recreational activities.

Comfortable and urban clothing.

Yes, it adapts according to interests.
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