Independent Machu Picchu & Cusco Getaway with Lima
Independent Machu Picchu & Cusco Getaway with Lima
Independent Machu Picchu & Cusco Getaway with Lima
6 Days
Visiting: Arrive In Lima, Lima, Cusco, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, South America
Tour operator:
Tour code:
ISP2-2024
Group Type:
Independent
Guide Type:
Self Guided
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Tour Overview
If your independent spirit is filling your dreams with new heights in adventure, just point your compass south to soar higher in the Andes and the heart of Peru. This Independence by Globus vacation in South America begins in Lima with an overnight stay in the City of Kings. Enjoy some I-time to take in the colonial architecture of the Spanish conquistadores. Fly to Cusco and head into the Sacred Valley for an overnight stay before boarding the Vistadome train to Aguas Calientes – the foot of the mountain where “The Lost City” is found. Take the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to watch the sunrise over Machu Picchu and see the mile-long aqueduct, holy houses, and remarkable temple ruins. You’ll also explore a wealth of ancient ruins that defy explanation and encounter the captivating cultures that live on in the Sacred Valley and Cusco. Timeless temples, textiles, and tantalizing dishes are all on the menu on this free-spirited sojourn in Peru, including the I-time you crave to explore the extraordinary culture of Peru on your own. Truly a dream come true!
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive In Lima
Location: Arrive In Lima
Welcome to Lima. Heralded as the “City of Kings” by Spanish conquistadors, Lima retains vestiges of its opulent past with its colonial buildings and world-class museums.
ARRIVE IN LIMA Welcome to Lima. Heralded as the “City of Kings” by Spanish conquistadors, Lima retains vestiges of its opulent past with its colonial buildings and world-class museums.LIMA-CATHEDRAL.jpg
Day 2: Lima,Cusco,Sacred Valley
Location: Lima, Cusco, Sacred Valley
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
LIMA–CUSCO–SACRED VALLEY• Fly to Cusco where you will be met by your Local Host. (Please arrive no later than 10 am.) • Together, embark on a private tour into the Urubamba Valley and the Sacred Valley of the Incas for lunch. • Visit the market town of Pisac, where you can buy handmade rugs, alpaca sweaters, and jewelry at bargain prices. • At the other end of the valley, visit Ollantaytambo to see some of the finest examples of Inca masonry. • Stay overnight in the Sacred Valley. (B,L)CUSCO-PEOPLE.jpg
Day 3: Sacred Valley,Machu Picchu,Cusco
Location: Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, Cusco
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
SACRED VALLEY–MACHU PICCHU–CUSCO • This morning, transfer to the Ollanta train station where you will board the Vistadome Train. Embark on a short journey through the lush Urubamba Valley to Aguas Calientes, the town at the base of the mountain where Machu Picchu, the “Lost City of the Incas,” is located. • Upon arrival, transfer to a motorcoach for the ascent to the legendary ruins high above the steep valley overlaid with dense tropical jungle. On a guided tour, explore this intact fortress with its temple remains, holy houses, and mile-long aqueduct. Your Local Guide will bring you closer to the lives and mysteries still hidden in these amazing structures built by the Pre-Columbian masters of this sacred land. • Later this afternoon, return by train to Cusco, the ancient capital of the Incas. (B,L)MACHU-PICCHU-LLAMA.jpg
Day 4: Cusco
Location: Cusco
Meals Included: Breakfast
CUSCO • Enjoy a full day at leisure to explore the city of Cusco. (B) Today’s I-Time Tips Perhaps take an optional walking tour to learn more about the Incas and their struggle against invading Spaniards. Visits include the imposing Cathedral and the Inca Temple of the Sun, Koricancha, which became the Spaniards’ Santo Domingo Monastery. CUSCO-PLAZA-DE-ARMAS-ARCHES.jpg
Day 5: Cusco,Lima
Location: Cusco, Lima
Meals Included: Breakfast
CUSCO–LIMA • Fly to Lima, where the remainder of the day is at your leisure. (B)CUSCO-LLAMAS.jpg
Day 6: Lima
Location: Lima
Meals Included: Breakfast
LIMA Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.(B)LIMA-PERUVIAN-TEXTILES.jpg
UNESCO Sites
City of Cusco|Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu
Meals
Buffet breakfast daily; 2 lunches
Notes
Transportation is as outlined in the day-by-day itinerary and include private airport transfers to/from intra-vacation flights. Local guide service is provied in Lima & Cusco.Intra-vacation flights are not included but can be added. Maximum enjoyment of this vacation requires walking on cobblestone streets, uneven pathways, and climbing stairs. Elevations exceeding 10,000 feet can make even modest exertion a challenge. Maximum elevation on this tour is 12,200 ft.
Accommodation
Lima:Hotel Pullman MirafloresSacred Valley:Casa Andina Premium Valle Sagrado Hotel and VillasCusco:Casa Andina Premium Cusco
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How long has the tour company been trading?
For over 90 years.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please contact us for latest Covid-19 policies
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Travel documents, including any air tickets, itineraries, and other information, are available approximately two to three weeks prior to departure provided full payment has been received.
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
The Globus Lighthouse Project - an illuminating initiative where we can all come together to tread lightly and give generously for the globe's greater good. Globus, along with sister companies Avalon Waterways and Cosmos, invite our travellers and partners to help us in supporting causes that provide for a more sustainable planet and a brighter tomorrow.
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Globus requires a minimum deposit of 200 GBP per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 90 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of globus charges.
Up to 91 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 90 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 29 days before tour starts: Forfeit 80% of booking price.
At 1 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.