Itinerary In Brief

Day 1:

Arrival and overnight in Lima hotel.

Day 2:

Half day city tour of Lima, taking in the historic center with the Lima cathedral, Plaza de Armas, and ornate churches. You’ll also visit the coastal neighborhoods of Miraflores with its manicured Parque del Amor (Love Park) and a historic olive grove in the San Isidro district. Overnight in Lima hotel.

Day 3:

Fly from Lima to Cusco. Enjoy a scenic drive to the Sacred Valley, stopping en route at Pisac ruins and market, and Awanacancha, a traditional weaving center. Overnight in Sacred Valley hotel.

Day 4:

Full day private tour of the Sacred Valley. Choose from Ollantaytambo fortress, Chinchero market town, the salt ponds of Maras and the Moray archaeological site. Overnight in Sacred Valley hotel.

Day 5:

Train from Sacred Valley to Machu Picchu. Guided half day tour of Machu Picchu. Return train to Sacred Valley and transfer to Cusco. Overnight in Cusco hotel.

Day 6:

Half day Cusco city tour, including highlights like Qorikancha, the Cusco Cathedral, Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Puka Pukara, and Tambomachay.

Day 7:

Fly from Cusco to Lima for international departure or onward travel.

Itinerary In Detail

Good Life Expeditions carefully selects the best destinations and pace, and offers you a choice of attractions to visit on some of the tours. Like all our itineraries and Peru trips, this can be personalized and tailored for you and your travel style.

Starting in the capital Lima, enjoy a tour showcasing the contrast between old and new Lima. Visit the historic downtown district filled with beautiful colonial architecture and impressive squares with manicured gardens and statues of Peru’s illustrious heroes. Explore the cathedral, Plaza de Armas (main square), San Francisco convent and more. You’ll also visit the upscale coastal Miraflores district, strolling along the green clifftop Malécon park and an ancient olive grove in nearby San Isidro.

Next fly to Cusco, then head straight off to the Sacred Valley – we recommend this as the lower lying valley will help you acclimatize to the altitude before returning to Cusco. Here you’ll visit stunning archaeological sites such as the fortress of Ollantaytambo, Pisac and the unique spherical formations at Moray. Watch locals collecting salt from the naturally forming salt ponds of Maras, and learn about traditional textiles in Chinchero and Awanacancha.

The highlight of Peru for many people is their visit to the ancient citadel Machu Picchu. Enjoy a tour of the ruins with an expert guide, learning about the Incas who built it, and visiting the temples, terraces and all the best spots for photos.

Now acclimatized to the altitude, return to Cusco and enjoy a tour of this beautiful ancient city, where the legacy of the Incas and Spanish colonizers sit side by side. Choose from the many ancient sites to visit such as Qorikancha, the Cusco cathedral, Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Puka Pukara and Tambomachay.

On your last day, fly back to Lima for your international connecting flight or onward travel elsewhere.

Included

• 6 hotel nights
• Breakfast at all hotels
• Tours in each destination
• English speaking tour guides
• Transfers and entrance fees
• Trains to/from Machu Picchu
  

Not Included

• International airfare
• Domestic airfare 
• Lunches and dinners (unless specified otherwise)
• Tips

We would be happy to customize any aspect of this itinerary, just let us know!