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Discovering the Sacred Routes of the Incas 7 Days / 6 Nights

Explore Cusco, Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu with this fascinating 7-day tour. Immerse yourself in historical richness by exploring the imposing Cathedral, the mystical Qoricancha, and the ancient ruins of Sacsayhuaman. Discover the magic of the Sacred Valley of the Incas, visiting Pisac ruins, Amaru community, Moray, Salineras and Ollantaytambo before marveling at Machu Picchu.

Highlights

  • Off the beaten track experience.
  • Fully Private Tours ensures personalized service.
  • Take a breathtaking train ride through the Andean landscape along the Urubamba River to reach the town of Aguas Calientes, the gateway to Machu Picchu.
  • Discover Machu Picchu in a private guided tour.
  • Scenic roundtrip train journey to Machu Picchu.
  • Stay in a selection of carefully selected hotels.
  • 24 hours emergency contact ensures support no matter what time.
Machupicchu

Day 1: Lima - Welcome to Peru - Lima City of Kings

Overnight in Lima (Altitude: Sea Level)

Welcome to Peru! In our country, the international flights arrive at late hours of the night and there are no connecting flights from Lima to other cities in Peru at that time. If your international flight arrives at night, you will stay at one of the best hotels close to the airport and have a peaceful night and rest comfortably for your local flight the next day.

Meals:

Lima

Day 2: Lima to Cusco, the City of the Incas

Overnight in Cusco (Altitude: 3350 m. - 10991 ft.)

Beginning the day, we will pick you up from your hotel and take you to the Lima airport to travel to Cuzco. You will travel to the navel of the world and the imperial city and your private guide will welcome you once you arrive. Your private driver will take you to one of the best hotels, previously selected. We will begin in the San Blas neighborhood, the oldest in Cuzco. It is the neighborhood of artists and artisans where the history of imperial Cuzco is revealed. Following this, we will visit the famous 12 angled stone, known for its perfect edges and finish and as an example of Inca architecture. We will later enter the principal plaza of Cuzco and visit the Cathedral, the most important religious monument in the city, where we will find the most famous works of art from the Cuzqueña school. After that, we will visit the Qoricancha, or the Temple of the Sun. It was one of the most adored and respected temples in the Inca Empire. To end the morning, we will guide you to the famous San Pedro market where you will see a large variety of Andean products (potatoes, cheese, corn, fruit, etc.). We will then guide you to one of the best restaurants. After lunch, we will move to explore the city limits (the fortress of the Inca, or Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Pucapukara, and Tambomachay).

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Qoricancha

Day 3: The Sacred Valley of the Incas, Pisaq, the archaeological jewel Pisaq

Overnight in Sacred Valley (Altitude: 2800 m. - 9186 ft.)

In the morning, after a pleasant breakfast in your hotel, your guide will pick you up and start the first leg of your private tour of the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Your adventure begins on the same route, surrounded by the impressive landscape of the Andean countryside, the imposing sacred mountaintops rise in the distance, while at the entrance of the Sacred Valley, the Vilcanota river greets you. We will arrive at the colonial town of Pisaq and you will walk through the narrow stone streets, the plaza, and the traditional market. After, you will pass through a beautiful native community where the warmth of the locals will make you feel at home. Our hosts will demonstrate how to make Andean textiles and what the manual manufacturing process is like. To continue, they will teach you about the types of Andean potatoes in the area (in Peru, there are more than 5,000 types of native potatoes) and try your selection. We will start with the local cuisine, trying dishes made with products of the earth that our hosts have cultivated. After a short rest, you will go to the archaeological jewel of Pisaq, known for its great view of the andenes, or sets of stepped terraces built on the slopes of the Andes and fantastic Inca structures while listening to the sound of a quena (an indigenous musical instrument), played by a local. Later, you will go to the Inkariy Museum. Its exhibitions are unique and are divided into 8 pavilions, showing you the Prehispanic cultures that gave rise to the largest ancient empire in the Western hemisphere. The cultures include Chavin, Wari, Paracas, Caral, Mochica, Nazca, Lambayeque, Chimú, and Inca. To finish the day, we will let you enjoy one of the best hotels of the valley.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch,

Pisac

Day 4: The Sacred Valley of the Incas, Chincheros, Moray & Ollantaytambo

Overnight in Sacred Valley (Altitude: 2800 m. - 9186 ft.)

The day will start early and promising as we pick you up for the second part of the private tour of the Sacred Valley of the Incas. We will take you to the Archaeological Park of Chinchero where we will find the old palace. It was once the residence of the Inca Tupac Yupanqui and is now the church of Nuestra Señora de Monserrate due to the process of syncretism. We will guide you to the atrium finely made of pan de oro, where the Virgin of the Nativity rests. You can also see the local market, Andean stairs, Inca walls, beautiful terraces, and a textile center where they make clothing and other goods out of alpaca and llama wool by hand. Afterwards, we will take a special detour where the locals will teach us about their customs. Afterwards, we will take you to Maras, a plateau with an enormous overlook where one can see the beautiful chain of mountains such as La Verónica, Chicón, and others. After that, we will go to Moray, an impressive agricultural experimental site. The stepped levels generate thermal gradients and affect the climate for each level. Now, they go towards the salt mines in Maras where one can see various salt wells that the locals take to sell to the community and to others in Cuzco (it’s recommended on red meat). To finish the day, we will take you to the Inca city of Ollantaytambo.

Meals: Breakfast

Moray

Day 5: Machu Picchu - The Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu

Overnight in Machu Picchu (Altitude: 2200 m. - 7218 ft)

Prepare yourself for an incredible adventure! In the morning, you go to the train station in Ollantaytambo where you will board the train to Aguas Calientes. In this 1.5 hour trip, you can observe a beautiful landscape. Upon arriving at Aguas Calientes, your private guide will take you to one of the transports and will accompany you to the citadel of Machu Picchu, “the Lost City of the Incas”. During your visit to this sacred site of the Incas, you will learn about the history of the citadel and visit the Sun and Condor templates. You will also see the aqueducts and houses while learning about the history behind the sacred terraces of the Inca. After your guided visit, you will have enough time to explore this amazing place on your own. There are many options to walk along short trails, like that of the Puerta del Sol for an impressive view of Machu Picchu, or the trail that leads to the Inca bridge, a secret entrance for the Inca army. In the afternoon, you will return to Aguas Calientes, where you will have the rest of the afternoon to spend as you wish. Don’t miss the opportunity to bathe in the hot springs or have a good dinner in one of our recommended restaurants. To finish the day, we will let you enjoy one of the best hotels in the Machupicchu.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Machu Picchu

Day 6: Return to the imperial city of Cusco and cooking classes

Overnight in Cusco (Altitude: 3350 m. - 10991 ft)

Early in the morning, you will be taken to the train station in Aguas Calientes to board the return train to the city of Ollantaytambo. After an hour-and-a-half of travel on the train, you will meet your driver to get to the imperial city of Cusco. Here, you can enjoy cooking classes where you can prepare your own food and enjoy Peruvian food with a professional Peruvian chef. The chef will show you how to prepare the most popular and delicious dishes from the Peruvian Andes. The classes include a refreshing beverage, an appetizer, a main dish, a dessert, and of course, the famous pisco sour.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Cooking Class

Day 7: Lima Flight and International Flight home

Lima Airport (Altitude: Sea Level)

Today, your private driver will take you from your hotel to the Cuzco airport to take your domestic flight to Lima. You will arrive in Lima in time for your international flight. We hope that you had a wonderful experience in Peru!

Meals: Breakfast

Cusco

Our Pricing

All prices are per person (based on double occupancy).

Comfort Package

$1869

  • Price per person (based on double occupancy)
  • Accommodation in a 3 star hotel
  • Round trip in Expedition train
  • 1st day no meals
  • 2nd day Breakfast and Lunch
  • 3rd day Breakfast and Lunch
  • 4th day Breakfast
  • 5th day Breakfast and Lunch
  • 6th day Breakfast and Dinner
  • 7th day Breakfast

Exclusive Package

$2239

  • Price per person (based on double occupancy)
  • Accommodation in a 4 star hotel
  • One way Vistadome train and one way Expedition train
  • 1st day no meals
  • 2nd day Breakfast and Lunch
  • 3rd day Breakfast and Lunch
  • 4th day Breakfast
  • 5th day Breakfast and Lunch
  • 6th day Breakfast and Dinner
  • 7th day Breakfast

Luxury Package

$2849

  • Price per person (based on double occupancy)
  • Accommodation in a 5 star hotel
  • Round trip in Vistadome first class train
  • 1st day no meals
  • 2nd day Breakfast and Lunch
  • 3rd day Breakfast and Lunch
  • 4th day Breakfast
  • 5th day Breakfast and Lunch
  • 6th day Breakfast and Dinner
  • 7th day Breakfast

Best hotels recommended for you

We have carefully selected the best hotels to ensure your stay is as comfortable and enjoyable as possible. Choose from our recommended options below:

We can book any hotel for you, even if it is not on our list. Please just contact our travel experts for more information.

Comfort Hotels

With Our Comfort Tours, You Will Enjoy A Mix Of Private And Small Group Experiences At The Best Available Price. You Will Stay In Small, Family-Owned Bed; Breakfast Or 3* Hotels; A Comfortable Option, Including Personalized Service.

Manhattan Inn

Manhattan Inn Airport Hotel (Lima)

Lima

Located in the Callao district, only 5 minutes away from Lima’s international airport, Jorge Chavez. Our hotel offers high quality hospitality standards, ideal for tourists looking to explore Lima, travelers seeking a pleasant stay to relax before their next international / domestic flight, as well as, for those who seek comfort and connectivity to fulfill their work commitments.

Guests may book a single, double or triple room from our 37 room inventory; and enjoy our restaurant & bar, as well as, our lounge area and patio. Due to Covid-19, we have implemented several biosafety protocols to protect guests and staff alike, these protocols have awarded us the international recognition of Safe Travel Stamp.

Tika Wasi

Tika Wasi (Cusco)

Cusco

"Tika Wasi" which in the Quechua language means “Casa de las Flores”. Family home, formerly a Jesuit shelter, in another time a tannery, where the merchant grandfather started the tradition. The architect followed, also a poet, painter and photographer, and next to her the lady of the roses and the art of her hands... always with flowers as the axis. And the trees. In the eucalyptus forest that surrounds the house the children played. The sharing of the games of three children and a princess, which today maintain the inherited spirit.

Apu Lodge

Apu Lodge (Ollantaytambo)

Sacred Valley

Apu Lodge is the most charming bed and breakfast in Ollantaytambo. We feature cosy regional decor with exposed stones and colourful tapestries. Located at the base of Apu Pinkuylluna, a sacred mountain in town, the lodge is surrounded by beautiful gardens, native birds, in a peaceful cobble-stone street lined with a water babbling aqueduct.

Hotel Ferre

Hotel Ferré (Aguas Calientes)

Machu Picchu

Hotel Ferré Machu Picchu offers you a strategic location in Aguas Calientes, just a few steps from the train station and the craft market, facilitating your access to the impressive Inca citadel of Machu Picchu and other tourist attractions in the region. In addition, our location allows you to enjoy panoramic views of the mountains and the Vilcanota River, making your stay an even more special experience.

Exclusive Hotels

This Is Our Recommended Option Where You Will Have A Totally Private Tour To Ensure A Real Cultural Immersion, Staying At And Visiting The Most Authentic Places In Peru. You Will Stay In Carefully Selected Eco-Friendly Hotels, With Local Character And Outstanding Service. The Choice For Real Travellers.

Holiday Inn Airport

Holiday Inn Airport (Lima)

Lima

Welcome to Holiday Lima Inn Airport strategically located within walking distance from Jorge Chavez Lima International Airport. An ideal alternative to rest and be on time for your next flight or meeting, offering great benefits for travelers with internet included and free transfer to the airport . We have 179 spacious rooms, with soundproof windows system that assures you the expected rest. Restaurant and Bar deal to enjoy a refreshing moment inside our facilities.

Antigua Casona San Blas

Antigua Casona San Blas (Cusco)

Cusco

Stay in one of our rooms outfitted with hand-carved furniture sourced from local woods. Lay your head on allergen-free, high-quality linens on a king-sized bed. Enjoy our refined amenities and cozy turn-down service, complete with hot water bottles and sleepy-time tea. In-room heating and soundproofing ensure a good night’s rest.

Pakaritampu

Pakaritampu (Ollantaytambo)

Sacred Valley

The name “Pakaritampu” derives from the Quechua words “pakari”, which means “dawn” and “tampu” which means “home” ….

Pakaritampu Hotel is in the heart of the Sacred Valley, located in the village of Ollantaytambo. It is 2 minutes away from the train station with direct connection to Machu Picchu, and one hour and a half drive from the city of Cuzco. The town of Ollantaytambo is the starting point of the Inca Trail, a beautiful place that offers various tourist attractions.

El Mapi ByInkaterra

El Mapi ByInkaterra (Aguas Calientes)

Machu Picchu

Step into the smart, contemporary and cozy confines of El MaPi byInkaterra, 4 stars hotel amidst the picturesque Machu Picchu Pueblo. Discover an efficient, lively and friendly atmosphere, welcoming guests expecting an unfussy, down-to-earth break. The flowing lobby creates a sense of vitality. Lofty ceilings, panoramic windows and an open café allow natural light to filter between tall eucalyptus dried branches, creating an ambience of order and wellbeing.

Relax in a pleasant and wholesome ambience after your enlightening visit to Peru’s most famous destination: the Machu Picchu Archaeological site.

Luxury Hotels

With Our Luxury Tours, You Will Enjoy Private Excursions With An Outstanding Service. You Will Stay In A Selection Of The Most Luxurious Hotels In Peru.

Costa Del Sol

Costa Del Sol Airport (Lima)

Lima

Located within Jorge Chávez International Airport, the Hotel Costa del Sol Ramada offers guests first class infrastructure and service that will make their stay in the capital a true pleasure. Thanks to its strategic location, you will be able to save time during your stay and optimize your rest. In this way, you will benefit from a perfect combination of time, pleasure and relaxation. The hotel also offers the Spa Express, a complete spa facility which is the ideal option after a long journey, and before catching your next flight.

Casa Cartagena

Casa Cartagena boutique hotel & spa (Cusco)

Cusco

In the heights of the Peruvian Andes lies the famous inca city of Cusco. With an excellent location, Casa Cartagena Boutique Hotel & Spa Cusco emerges after years of restoration, preserving the ancient house’s original design, to become one of the most luxurious hotels in town. Enjoy the comforts of this magical refuge, declared world heritage site and of the unique beauty of its walls which combine inca stones with colonial architecture.

Aranwa Sacred Valley

Aranwa (Sacred Valley)

Sacred Valley

Aranwa Sacred Valley Hotel & Wellness is built along the Vilcanota riverbank, on the lands of an old 17th-century colonial hacienda, just one and a half hours from the city of Cusco and forty minutes from the Ollantaytambo train station, on the way to Machu Picchu. The hotel has rooms decorated in colonial style and others with modern and minimalist style.

Enjoy unforgettable days in the suites of Aranwa Sacred Valley Hotel & Wellness and let yourself be part of its mysticism in the Sacred Valley of the Incas. It combines the magical encounter of two periods: the ancient Inca culture and the colonial majesty, in one of the most beautiful landscapes in the world.

Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo

Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo (Aguas Calientes)

Machu Picchu

Popular with those heading to the ancient citadel of Machu Picchu, Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel of 5 stars is an intimate Andean village with terraced hills, waterfalls, stone pathways and 83 whitewashed adobe casitas tucked away in the cloud forest. The property has 12 acres of exquisite natural beauty, where 214 bird species – such as the golden-headed quetzal and the iconic Andean cock-of-the-rock – and the world’s largest native orchid collection (372 species) have been registered.

After exploring the Historic Sanctuary and in-house excursions, guests can enjoy the Unu Spa, which combines the classic nurturing with a mystical Andean approach. Natural products are derived from local botanical extracts (mint, eucalyptus and orchids), thus providing a pleasing spiritual, sensual and soothing experience. The first-class restaurant features stunning views of Vilcanota River, and shares the secrets of Peruvian cuisine with a contemporary twist.

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