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Lima & Machu Picchu Quick 5 Days

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Lima & Machu Picchu Quick 5 Days

About this activity

Explore the ancient cultural heritage of the Incan empire and enjoy the lush green scenic spots with this 5-day Lima and Machu Picchu Express. Your itinerary will include the magnificent scenic areas of areas that include Cusco, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, and of course the Peruvian capital of Lima. Experience the spectacular attractions around Peru and that allows you to explore the former “City of Kings” in magnificent splendor.

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At a glance

Duration
5 days
Confirmation
Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Up to 16 people
People per booking
1–15
Guide
English, Spanish
Operated by
Sun Gate Tours - Day Tours

Ages: Children (5–14 years) · Youth (15–30 years) · Adults (31–60 years) · Seniors (61–80 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Meals: According mentioned in the itinerary (vegetarian or special diets are available).
  • Included: Train ticket: Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes – Cusco (Expedition Class).
  • Included: Lunch
  • Included: All ground transportation.
  • Included: All transfers: airport, train station or bus station transfers.
  • Included: Breakfast
  • Included: All entrance fees and excursions mentioned in itinerary in Lima, Cusco, Sacred Valley & Machu Picchu
  • Included: Guided: by local quality English speaking guides.
  • Included: 24-hour support by our local staff.
  • Included: Accommodation: 4 nights in hotels in Lima, Cusco and Aguas Calientes.

Not included

  • Not included: International and domestic flights.
  • Not included: VISA procedures, travel insurance, pre and post tour accommodation.
  • Not included: Other expenses of a personal nature (alcoholic beverages, laundry, etc.).
  • Not included: Tips for guides, drivers and other staff.
  • Not included: Guidance in other language (Germany, French, others).
  • Not included: Anything not specified in the itinerary description.
  • Not included: Entrance fee to Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain.

Itinerary

Day 1 · International Arrival Assistance

  1. Lima

    one hour

    Lima Airport Transfer: Arrive in Lima at any time. Our representative will be waiting for you at Lima airport with a customized sign with your name on it and private transfer to your hotel.

    There are no planned activities, so check into the hotel and rest up.

    Note: when booking your flight to Lima, try to arrive between 15:00pm to 10:00pm so that you have time to arrive in Lima, transfer to your hotel and have some rest before your Peru Tour next day.

Overnight at the Hotel in Lima.

Day 2 · Lima Colonial Walking Tour & Flight to Cusco

  1. Centro Historico de Lima

    4 hours Admission included

    Breakfast at Hotel; pick up from your hotel at 09:00am and transfer to Lima historical center. We'll take you to a fascinating walking tour. We will show you Palaces and castles our city hides, we also going to take you to our great Saint Francisco Monastery and the impressive underground Catacombs!

    Also we visit "The Main Square", Archbishop's Palace and the Municipal Palace, other great places you will visit are: the Train Station Palace, unique old fashioned "Cordano Bar", colorful mansion palaces, Jiron del Union Pathway, Post Office Palace, Dominicans tower, Historical Rimac Bridge and lovely surrounded wooden Balconies and the next big project in the City the Under river subway.

    Our historical center is considered a World Heritage protected by the UNESCO; we will show you the Original Spain Mansion Palace and enjoy its great collection of 18th Century paintings, its impressive sculptures, wooden varandas, trendy gilded mirrors and great original terrace.

    Around 12:30pm back to hotel – lunch on your own.

    At 15:00pm pick up from your hotel and transfer to Lima airport to take to Cusco city.

    Upon arrival to Cusco, reception and transfer to Hotel in Cusco.

    Suggested flight schedule --- Lima (18:16pm) - Cusco (19:37pm)

Overnight at the Hotel in Cusco.

Day 3 · Tour to the Sacred Valley (Pisac and Ollantaytambo)

  1. Sacred Valley

    13 hours

    Breakfast at hotel - pick up from your hotel at 07:30am.

    We then will then embark on a journey back in time to the Incan´s Sacred Valley beginning in Pisac, 31 km from Cusco. The ancient Incan archeological site and city is located on the top of a mountain. There you will have the chance to firsthand witness the impressive stonemasonry skill of our ancient ancestors.

    Afterwards, you will go down into the quaint little town and wander through its colorful market where you can buy intricate, beautifully crafted locally hand-made products.

    After this, lunch will be served at a local restaurant.

    Then, you will continue to Ollantaytambo, a military, religious, and agricultural center of the Incas located at the top of a mountain. Note: unlike other small towns, this one has maintained its original Incan design including outstanding stone buildings and narrow streets. It was once used as a fortress and administrative and urban center.

    Stop in Ollantaytambo from where we catch the train to Aguas Calientes. Then, you will be transferred to your hotel at around 20:45pm.

    Expedition train --- Ollantaytambo (19:04pm) - Aguas Calientes (20:45pm)

Overnight at the Hotel in Aguas Calientes.

Day 4 · Visit to the Sanctuary of Machu Picchu & Back to Cusco

  1. Machupicchu

    16 hours Admission included

    Breakfast at the hotel; around 06:00am you will ride a bus to Machu Picchu archeological site (2,430m/7,972ft) declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983 and one of the New Seven Wonders of the World in 2007, the hilltop citadel deserved every bit of its fame.

    Around 07:30am the guided tour begins, the guide will expertly direct you throughout the astounding ruins and its main streets. You can then wander around the town squares as well as climb the intricately carved stairways made of stone. Machu Picchu is considered to be the world’s spiritual center by esoteric wisdom. The guided tour takes around two hours.

    From 10:00am to 12:00pm once the guided tour is over, you will have some free time to explore the citadel on your own.

    From 12:30pm to 13:30pm take bus to Aguas Calientes.

    From 13:30pm to 15:00pm take lunch on you own.

    Return to Cusco: later board the train for the return trip to Cusco. You will stop at the Poroy station and then be picked up and driven to your hotel in Cusco, where you will arrive at 20:05pm.

    Expedition train --- Aguas Calientes (15:20pm) – Cusco (19:05pm)

Overnight at the Hotel in Cusco.

Day 5 · Cusco Walking Tour and Flight to Lima

  1. Centro Historico De Cusco

    4 hours Admission included

    Breakfast at hotel. Pick up from the hotel at 09:00am – walking tour will begin at Colourfull San Pedro market, there's probably no better market to experience Cusqueñan life. Enjoy a first-hand look at how local residents live day-to-day outside the postcard perfection of Cusco’s main square. The guide will explain the history of this market as you wander through the narrow aisles laden with colorful fabrics, meals, fruit juice, breads, crafts, shaman stalls, etc.

    After we visit Cusco's main square, a busy and vibrant space that marks the colonial center of the city; which features wide stone pathways and well-kept colorful gardens.

    Then we walked towards the street of Hatun Rumiyoc. The walls of the palace have a Snake and Puma on it. Moreover, there you can observe the well-known 12 angle stone which is a symbol of perfection in Incan Architecture.

    After, we will head to the Temple of the Sun (Qorikancha) upon which the Convent of Santo Domingo has been built. Interesting fact: according to a legend, this temple was entirely gold plated which left many conquerors impressed with its magnificence when they came here!

    Around 13:00pm back to hotel – lunch on your own.

    At 15:00pm pick up from your hotel and transfer to Cusco airport. Take flight to Lima.

    Suggested flight schedule --- Cusco (17:05pm) - Lima (18:37pm)

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

  • Estancia San Pedro Hotel
  • Hotelmer
  • Kaaro House Cusco
  • Cusco el Conquistador
  • Hostal Sofia
  • New Day Hotel
  • Vitoque 611
  • Casa Cusco guest house
  • Anais Hostel Cusco
  • Ayenda San Cristobal Premium
  • Luna De Oro Hotel
  • Hostal Kuntur Cusco

and 256 more pickup points

Our representative will meet you at Airport arrivals area, it will be holding a white board with your

name clearly marked.

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Good to know

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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