Royal Inca
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LIMA – CUSCO – THE SACRED VALLEY – TAMBOMACHAY – KENKO – SACSAYHUAMAN – PISAC –OLLANTAYTAMBO – MORAY – MORAS – MACHU PICCHU – DELUXE TRAIN RIDES TO MACHU PICCHU Our 8 day Royal Inca Tour explores the heartland of the Inca civilization, the royal city of Cuzco, a picturesque city buried deep in the spine of the Andes Mountains, the fortified cities of Pisac and Ollantaytambo along the Sacred Valley of the Urubamba River and a remarkable two day visit to the legendary “lost city” of Machu Picchu.
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Day 01: …/ LIMA
Upon arrival in Lima, you will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel.
Day 02: LIMA / CUZCO
Following breakfast at your hotel, you will be transferred to the airport for a domestic flight to Cusco. Here you will be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the morning is at your leisure, however, we recommend that you use this time to relax in your hotel and let your body acclimatize to the near 10,000 feet of elevation.
In the afternoon we will begin a tour of the city and nearby ruins. Our city tour will include visits to the Main Square, the Cathedral and the Koricancha, a famous temple dedicated to the sun.
Our visits to nearby ruins include, Kenko, an ancient ceremonial center dedicated to the earth, Tambomachay, an important place of worship dedicated to water and the fortress of Sacsayhuaman, an impressive stone fortress built for the defense of Cusco. Dinner in your hotel. (B,D)
Day 03: CUZCO / MARAS / MORAY / CUZCO
Following breakfast at the hotel, you will visit the Chinchero market and then in the afternoon, continue your tour with visist to Maras and Moray.
Maras is a unique series of hundreds of age-old terraced salt mines and ponds that are still use today.
Moray, located approximately 7 km (4.3 miles) from Maras, is a preserved archaelogical site that features a series of concentric bowl shaped terraces that the Incas used for cultivation. The most amazing feature is the different temperature levels within the terraces, a difference of 15°C (59°F) from top to bottom. Return to hotel (B, L)
Day 04: CUZCO
Following breakfast at the hotel, we will spend the morning visiting the nearby archeological area of Piquillacta, the town of Andahuaylillas and the town of Huaro. The afternoon is spent on your own visiting the market and other points of interest in Cusco. (B, L)
Day 05: CUZCO / SACRED VALLEY
After breakfast we begin a full day tour of the Urubamba River and Sacred Valley of the Incas. First stop will be the small picturesque village of Pisac and its Indian market and craft fair. After a buffet lunch at one of the beautiful colonial inns in the Valley, we will visit the impressive Ollantaytambo fortress, a site used during the former Tahuantinsuyo empire, as an agricultural, administrative, social, religious, and military complex. Accommodation in the Sacred Valley (with guide) (B,L)
Day 06: YUCAY / MACHU PICCHU
After breakfast at the hotel, you will depart to Train Station en-route to Aguas Calientes. Upon arrival, you will be transferred by minivans up the mountain to Machu Picchu, the "The Lost City of the Incas". Recognized in 2007 as one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World, this ancient mountain top city, lies within spectacular mountain ranges enriched by the exuberant vegetation of the nearby jungle and its rugged landscape. Our appreciation and understanding of this World Heritage Site, will be enriched with the aid of a professional local guide. Lunch in Totos restaurant. Accommodation in Aguas Calientes (without guide)
Day 07: MACHUPICCHU / CUZCO
This morning is free for your leisure activities – perhaps some sightseeing or shopping in the market in Aguas Calientes or a return visit to Machu Picchu before taking the mid afternoon train back to Cusco. Our busy day ends with a special show dinner in one of Cusco’s restaurant. (B,D)
Day 08: CUZCO / LIMA / …
We begin our final day with breakfast at the hotel before transferring to the airport for your domestic flight back to Lima city.
Upon arrival
you will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel where we have
reserved a room for you for five (5) hours. After freshening up, you will enjoy
a half day city tour of some of Lima’s historic landmarks. The tour includes a
visit to Lima’s historic downtown, including Paseo de la República, Plaza San
Martín, the Main Plaza, the Presidential Palace, the Cathedral, The Archbishop’s
Palace, City Hall, the Desamparados train station, and the Moorish-style houses
and balconies along Lima’s old Streets. You will also visit the San Francisco
Convent, that features one of the best exhibits of Colonial Art in Latin
America.
The tour will continue with a drive through a
traditional neighborhood near the San Isidro Golf Club, the Olive
Grove Park and modern Lima. Our final stop before lunch will be the
Gold Museum.
In late afternoon you will be transferred to the airport for your international flight home. (B, L)
OUR SERVICES INCLUDE
* Daily breakfast
* Round trip Backpacker train to Aguas Calientes
* Guiding services as outlined in itinerary. Our guided tour option includes a Driver and bilingual professional Peruvian guide throughout the tour.
* Tours with professional English / Spanish speaking guides.
* All overnight accommodations ( 7 nights) in quality hotels in Lima, Cusco, including day use in hotel on last day.
* Meals included: (Half Board Meal Plan 7B, 5L, 2D)
* All tours and associated entrance fees as outlined in the itinerary.
* All ground transportation in private air conditioned minibus plus Backpacker Train to Machu Picchu..
* All porter services at airports, train stations and hotels.
SERVICES & PRICES QUOTED DO NOT INCLUDE
* All costs associated with International flights to and from Lima.
* International flight departure tax from Lima US$31
* Domestic airfare ticket Lima/Cusco/Lima US$260
* Domestic airport taxes: $6.
* Personal expenses
* Alcoholic beverages
* Personal insurance, medical & vaccinations, passport and trip cancellation insurance.
* Gratuities for escorts, guides and drivers
