Peru Express 8 Days

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8 Days

Peru Tours

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Peru

  • Overview
  • Itinerary
  • Inclusions
  • Frequent Questions

 

  1. Arrival to Lima
  2. Lima / Cusco
  3. Sacred Valley
  4. Machu Picchu
  5. Cusco / Puno
  6. Visit Uros and Taquile Islands
  7. Puno / Lima
  8. Final Transfer

 


 
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WHAT SHOULD I BRING:

  1. Sneakers or hiking shoes.
  2. Sunscreen.
  3. Light Backpack.
  4. Suitable clothing / Rain poncho.
  5. Soles for your personal expenses.

Itinerary

Day 1:
Arrival to Lima
Reception at the airport and transfer to your hotel. Does not include meals
Day 2:
Lima / Cusco
Transfer from your hotel to the airport to take your flight to Cusco (FLIGHTS NOT INCLUDED). Reception at the airport and transfer to your hotel where you will receive an aromatic "coca tea" to acclimatize to the altitude, you will have the rest of the day free to rest and we also suggest you have a light lunch. In the afternoon, approximately 1:45 p.m., you will begin the tour of the city of Cusco, where you will have the opportunity to visit 6 wonderful places. They will visit the Plaza de Armas, the Cathedral, Qoricancha (Temple of the Sun), they will also tour the archaeological centers such as the Sacsayhuaman Fortress, Q'enqo, Puca Pucara, and Tambomachay. The tour ends at 18:30 in the Plaza de Armas of Cusco so that you can have dinner in one of the restaurants in the area. It includes breakfast Note: * City tour: from 1:45 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. approx. (Pick up from the hotel starts at 1:15 p.m.) * Buffet Dinner with Optional Folk Show: add $30 per person
Day 3:
Sacred Valley
After your breakfast at the hotel, we will pick you up at 08:15 a.m. for a full day excursion through the Urubamba Valley visiting the colorful Indian market in Pisac where you will appreciate a mixture of color and tradition. Pisac is located at the entrance of the Sacred Valley followed by Ollantaytambo. Most people visit Pisac to see the Sunday market, but there are smaller markets on both Tuesdays and Thursdays. However Pisac is a pretty town and has lots of little handicraft shops worth visiting any day of the week it is a good place to shop for local pottery including a huge and varied collection of hand paintings. Lunch in a typical restaurant in Urubamba, then continue to Ollantaytambo, which is an attractive little town located at the western end of the Sacred Valley, considered the oldest city in the entire American continent, it is located near some spectacular Inca ruins that protected strategically the entrance to the lower part of the Urubamba valley. The narrow streets of Ollantaytambo, along with sub-canals that have not changed since Inca times, evoke its ancestral heritage, then you will end up visiting Chinchero. Chinchero is a small Andean Indian town situated high on the windswept plains of Anta at 3762m about 30km from Cusco and is believed to be the Mythical birthplace of the Rainbow. Its biggest attraction for tourism is its colorful Sunday market. At the end, they will return to Cusco arriving at approximately 6:30 p.m. at the Plaza Mayor of Cusco. Includes Breakfast and Lunch
Day 4
Machu Picchu
After your breakfast at the hotel, you will be transferred to the train station that leaves for Aguas Calientes, the trip lasts about 4 hours. During the trip you will have an impressive view of the landscapes of the Sacred Valley in Urubamba and the Amazon jungle, showing a little of how much Peru offers. Upon arrival in the small town of Aguas Calientes, you will have to go to the bus station that will take you to the "Citadel of Machu Picchu" (only 20 minutes away) to start the guided tour of the Historic Sanctuary, visiting the main square, the circular tower, the sacred solar clock, the royal rooms, the temple of the three windows and the cemeteries, after the guide you will have free time to explore the area on your own, at the agreed time we will return to Aguas Calientes to return to the city from Cuzco. Reception at the train station and transfer to your hotel. Includes Breakfast and Lunch
Day 5:
Cusco / Puno
Breakfast and transfer to the bus station so you can take the trip to Puno. We depart from Cusco by guided bus to Puno, visiting picturesque towns and archaeological sites such as Andahuaylillas, Raqchi, Sicuani, La Raya and Pukara. Lunch included in Sicuani. In the afternoon arrival in Puno, reception and transfer to your hotel. Includes Breakfast and Lunch Extra fee if you want to travel by train. Only Monday, Wednesday and Friday, ask for availability.
Day 6:
Visit Uros and Taquile Islands
You will be picked up from your accommodation at 6:30 am, to go to the port of Puno to take a tourist motor boat and head towards the wonderful floating islands of the Uros. After a 1-hour boat ride, you will arrive at the Uros Island in Lake Titikaka. Fishermen and hunters inhabit the floating islands of the Uros. The inhabitants of the Uros are known as the "water tribe", because they have to build their own islands periodically by adding new layers of totora, which grows in the lake, to create the conditions that ensure the islands stay afloat. The dense roots that the plants form the support of the island. The roofs are waterproof and the houses are extremely damp from the surrounding water. They used it as homes and trading centers for the natives, who use handmade boats from the same material as their means of transportation. Today, they speak Quechua and Aymara. After this exciting tour, you will be taken to the Island of Taquile, where the form of the typical and rustic experience was evaluated, the place is full of color and landscape, where they still maintain their customs, rituals, religious and folkloric traditions. , in the town of Taquile we will taste a typical lunch of fresh fish (trout). There is also a craft fair in the square that sells exceptional wool products that are of very good quality and a bit pricey. Taquile Island is famous for its craft production, especially for its beautiful textiles. The island is narrow 1 km. wide and 6 to 7 km long. The visit can be exhausting due to the altitude (13,000 feet above sea level). In Taquile there are numerous Inca and pre-Inca ruins, as well as Inca terraces. We will return to Puno in the afternoon. Includes Breakfast and Lunch
Day 7:
Puno / Lima
Transfer from your hotel to the airport to take your flight to Lima (FLIGHTS NOT INCLUDED). En route to the Juliaca airport (Puno does not have an airport) we will visit the Chullpas de Sillustani (pre-Columbian funeral towers). The landscape is desert, but impressive, in a beautiful setting on a peninsula in Lake Aymara 32km from Puno. Most of the towers date from the time of the Inca occupation in the 15th century, the engineering involved in the construction is more complex than anything the Incas built. Reception at the airport and transfer to your hotel. It includes breakfast
Day 8:
Final Transfer
Breakfast at your hotel, transfer to the airport to take your flight.

Included/Excluded

Pre-Departure Briefing
Experienced Tour Guide
First Aid Kit
Customer Service 24/7
Tourist Transportation
Pick Up Service
Entrance to Machu Picchu
Buses of Ascent and Descent to Machu Picchu
Travel Insurance
Tips for Our Staff
Additional Costs
Entrance to The Hot Springs in Aguas Calientes
Air Tickets

FAQs

Pick up of guests
Machu Picchu Vip can pick you up from your hotel, as long as it’s in the Historical Center of Cusco. Your guide will coordinate the pickup time in the briefing session, but please keep in mind that the time may vary between 20 and 35 minutes due to traffic.
Group Tours
Group tours are made up of different types of people, then physical conditions and ages can vary. By agreeing to be part of a group tour, you also accept that some people may be faster or slower than you. Therefore, each person can go at their own pace on the route. It may be the case that a group wishes to modify the tour; however, the guide will be the one who decides, after consulting with all the participants, if such modifications are possible.
Strikes in cusco
Are usually common in Peru, and this may interrupt some of our tours. Roads can be blocked, and train tracks can be taken over. However, we will try to keep your trip as originally planned, even if it means leaving the night before the scheduled date. Under these circumstances, tours may also be canceled. In case of changes or cancellations, everything will be coordinated with you by our operations department. Your safety is our highest priority, and our decisions will be made to protect it.
Lost objects
Please pay attention to where you leave your things and remember to take everything once you leave our transport, tents, or restaurants. You’re the only one responsible for your objects during the tour.
I can change or cancel my tour
Of course you can modify the date of your tour up to 24 hours before and you can cancel up to 15 days before, but there will be charges for administrative expenses
What are the best features of this tour?
On this fantastic trip you will see some of the most beautiful destinations in South America. Magnificent snowcapped Andean peaks form the background of this real-life impressionistic painting. In the near future, you will have the opportunity to experience one of the most mystical places on earth, the Sacred Valley of the Incas. So, we invite you to enjoy some of the best gastronomy in the Cusco region on this wonderful tour. Come and join us on an adventure to fascinating places that you will always remember in your heart.
CESY
A comfortable and concerned company
The experience with this company was pleasant, after a long investigation. His formality and commitment was what caught me and I liked him. The staff that took care of me was excellent. Thanks for all guys.
Expedition
Cusco and Mountain
From the moment of contacting me from my country, the Machupicchu by car VIP team gave me the security of hiring with them. My daughter, a friend and I took 2 tours. Machupicchu by car and Mountain of 7 colors.
Valeria F
4 wonderful days!
Thank you very much for organizing this tour! From the moment we set foot in Cusco, everything was perfectly calculated. My family and I are very happy with all the attention.

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