ECOPE01 Lima - Cusco - Sacred Valley - Machu Picchu 6D/5N

Day 1: Lima arrival

Arrival in Lima. Reception and transfer to the hotel. Accommodation followed by a short briefing about next day activities.

Day 2: Lima ½ day City tour

Our tour begins in the morning through the colonial town visiting the Huaca Puccllana pre-Inca ruins, and then we go to the Plaza de Armas, the Cathedral, San Francisco Church and its impressive "Catacombs". Later on we go towards the modern Lima, visit to the districts of San Isidro and Miraflores, followed by a visit to the modern shopping center known as Larco Mar from where we get an splendid view of the Pacific Ocean. Free afternoon. (B)

Day 3: Lima – Cusco – Incas Sacred Valley

Breakfast. Transfer to the airport and flight to Cusco. Reception at the airport and transport to the Sacred Valley for a visit to the Pisac ruins and the impressive fortress of Ollantaytambo with optional lunch in a nice local hacienda. Hotel. (B).

Day 4: Sacred Valley – Machu Picchu – Cusco

Transfer to Ollanta train station and train ride towards the village of Aguas Calientes. Drive by public bus to the Machu Picchu main entrance. Guided visit to the famous Inca citadel. In the afternoon bus to Aguas Calientes and from here we take our train train to the town of Ollantaytambo from where by train we travel back to Cusco. Arrival and transfer to the Hotel in Cusco. B.

Day 5: Cusco ½ day City Tour and nearby Inca Ruins

Morning visit to the Qorikancha Temple (or Temple of the Sun). City tour by the colonial streets and later on visit to the nearby and impressive ruins of Cusco: Sacsayhuaman, Quenqo, Tambo Machay. Free afternoon. Hotel. (B).

Day 6: Cusco - Lima out

Breakfast. Transfer from the hotel to the airport to take your flight to the city of Lima arriving there in time to catch the flight back home. (B).

Gross Rates per Person in US$:

Included:

Transport + English speaking guide + all entrance fees + Hotel based in DWB or twin bed accommodations + Noted meals (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch).

Not included:

Train tickets Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes – Cusco (Vista Dome: $131; Back Packer: $91.-pp), domestic and international flights, airport taxes, extras, tips and personal expenses, other meals.

Machu Picchu entrance fee and Train tickets and air tickets rates may vary without any previous advice from Peru Rail or the airlines respectively