Explore the best of Peru on this Lima and Cusco tour, two of the most popular cities in the country. We will start by exploring the vibrant city of Lima and its historic centre. You will also participate in a cooking class where you will visit a local market and prepare popular and delicious Peruvian dishes.
Then, we will travel into the heart of the Inca Empire. You will join exciting workshops to learn more about the local life, go on ATVs into the Sacred Valley, and see Incan heritage through their most important sites. You'll be amazed by the Inca's cultural traditions and history. We will also go to the sacred citadel of Machu Picchu by hiking the 2-day Inca Trail! An amazing path created by the Incas that will definitely be an unforgettable experience.Explore the best of Peru on this Lima and Cusco tour, two of the most popular cities in the country. We will start by exploring the vibrant city of Lima and its historic centre. You will also participate in a cooking class where you will visit a local market and prepare popular and delicious Peruvian dishes.
Then, we will travel into the heart of the Inca Empire. You will join exciting workshops to learn more about the local life, go on ATVs into the Sacred Valley, and see Incan heritage through their most important sites. You'll be amazed by the Inca's cultural traditions and history. We will also go to the sacred citadel of Machu Picchu by hiking the 2-day Inca Trail! An amazing path created by the Incas that will definitely be an unforgettable experience.
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Itinerary
Day 1
Welcome to Peru! Arrival in Lima
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Today you will arrive in Peru for your Lima & Cusco tour. Upon your arrival, a representative will be waiting for you at the airport to drive you to your hotel. Take some time to rest after your flight to Peru.
Accommodation
Hotel Las Palmas★3 star
Transportations
Private Driver from Jorge Chavez International Airport to Hotel Las Palmas
Destinations
Lima
Day 2
Lima Cooking Class & City Centre
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Today we will attend a cooking class. First, we'll go to a local market to select our fresh ingredients to then prepare the best Peruvian dishes! Later, you will explore the historic centre of the vibrant city of Lima. Finally, we will go to the Magic Water Circuit, which holds a Guinness World Record for its water fountains! At the end of the tour, we will drive you to your hotel.
Accommodation
Hotel Las Palmas★3 star
Activities
Cooking Class in Miraflores
Plaza de Armas of Lima
Magic Water Circuit
Meals
Breakfast and lunch
Destinations
Lima
Day 3
From Lima to Cusco City Centre
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We will pick you up to go to the airport and fly to Cusco! On arrival, we will drive you to your hotel so you can rest a bit and adapt to the altitude. For lunch, we will have a selection of delicious Peruvian dishes, you can choose your favourite. Later during your Cusco tour, we will discover the main square, cathedral, and Qoricancha Temple. These beautiful buildings with a mix of Inca and colonial culture will amaze you!
Accommodation
Yawar Inka Hotel★3 star
Activities
Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption of the Virgin
Qorikancha
Restaurants
Plaza de Armas Hotel Cusco
Transportations
Plane from Lima to Cusco
Meals
Breakfast and lunch
Destinations
Lima
Cusco
Day 4
Into the Sacred Valley & Workshops
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We will start the day going to the White Christ lookout to then visit the amazing site of Sacsaywaman - the size of the rocks is impressive! Afterwards, we will go to Awanacancha to learn more about alpacas and llamas, and we will also have the chance to feed them! After a stop for lunch in a delicious restaurant with a beautiful view of the Sacred Valley, we will head to Urubamba. There, we will create our own ceramic pieces, we will make coffee, and learn about local agriculture!
Accommodation
Sol Ollantay★3 star
Activities
Cristo Blanco
Sacsayhuaman
Awana Kancha
Local Workshops
Restaurants
Mirador Taray
Transportations
Private Driver from Cusco to Ollantaytambo
Meals
Breakfast and lunch
Destinations
Cusco
Urubamba
Ollantaytambo
Day 5
Start of the 2-Day Inca Trail!
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Today, you will board the train that will get you to the starting point of the Inca Trail! You will walk through the paths the Incas created to get to the sacred citadel of Machu Picchu. On the way, you will see the Winay Wayna site, an amazing demonstration of the Inca architecture. After trekking for some hours, you will arrive in Machu Picchu through the Sun Gate, a spectacular view which rewards those who walk the Inca Trail!
Accommodation
Gringo Bill's Hotel★3 star
Activities
2-Day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu
Transportations
Train from Ollantaytambo to Km 104 Station, Peru
Meals
Breakfast and lunch
Destinations
Ollantaytambo
Cusco
Aguas Calientes
Day 6
Day Excursion to Machu Picchu
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Explore this sacred citadel that will leave you breathless! One of the most famous sites in the world, this unfinished kingdom has many secrets that are yet to be uncovered. As you explore the area, you'll see some of what we do know and some of what we don't. Please be aware that the stairs of Machu Picchu are very steep and the air is very thin, so we'll take our time today!
Accommodation
Yawar Inka Hotel★3 star
Activities
Machu Picchu
Restaurants
Belmond Sanctuary Lodge
Transportations
Bus from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu
Train from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo
Private Driver from Ollantaytambo to Cusco
Meals
Breakfast and lunch
Destinations
Aguas Calientes
Cusco
Day 7
ATVs on Maras & Moray - Goodbye Peru!
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Today you will have an exciting adventure on ATVs through the Sacred Valley. You will visit these two incredible sites with an expert guide and driving an ATV surrounded by the Andes! Afterwards, we will go back to Cusco. On arrival, we will have our last lunch in Cusco with an amazing view. Finally, we will drive you to the airport to catch your flight to Lima and then back home!
Activities
Maras Salt Mines
Moray Inca Ruins
Maras Zip LineOptional Activity: AU$ 71 per person
Restaurants
Plaza de Armas Hotel Cusco
Transportations
Private Driver from Cusco to Maras
Plane from Cusco to Lima
Meals
Breakfast and lunch
Destinations
Cusco
Maras
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What’s included?
6 nights accommodation
13 activities
6 breakfasts and 6 lunches
Airport transfer
Domestic flights
Entrance fees
Ground transportation
Licensed English speaking guides
What’s not included?
Alcohol beverages
Entry visas / airport departure tax
Gratuities
International flights
Laundry
Personal expenses
Travel insurance
Trekking permits
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AU$ 3,232/ per traveller sharing
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Benefits of this trip
Peru in 7 days
3-star accommodation
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