Arrival in Lima
Pick up from the airport and transfer to the hotel.
Peru · Archaeology
The journey
See the best of the Mayan legacy in Peru's ancient cities on this 8-day journey through Lima, Cusco, Ollantaytambo, and Machu Picchu. Explore the ruins of Ollantaytambo and the sacred city of Machu Picchu, meet the native Willoc community, and enjoy rafting on the Willkamayu River or alternative outdoor activities. The tour also includes a city tour of Cusco, with visits to the famous 12-angled stone, the Temple of the Sun, and Sacsayhuamán.
Have lunch with Mama Santuza, the oldest living native woman in this part of the Andes, and watch her perform.
From the itinerary
At a glance
Day by day
Pick up from the airport and transfer to the hotel.
After breakfast, transfer to the airport and fly to Cusco. Then transfer to the hotel in Ollantaytambo.
Have lunch and rest at the hotel. Dinner on your own.
(Water and energy bars provided.)
After breakfast, visit the native communities to see how the Incas lived 600 years ago. Hot chocolate and sweet bread will be provided to children in these communities. Have lunch with Mama Santuza, the oldest living native woman in this part of the Andes, and watch her perform.
Spend the afternoon exploring the ruins of Ollantaytambo.
Return to the hotel.
Dinner on your own.
After breakfast, head to the Willkamayu River for river rafting.
While rafting, look out for the Inca bridge and Inca wall at the river's edge. See different varieties of birds and enjoy nature. Instead of rafting, you can opt for horseback riding, hiking, or mountain biking.
Have your packed lunch by the riverside and return to the hotel.
Dinner on your own.
After breakfast, take a train to Machu Picchu. Drop your luggage at the hotel.
Have lunch and walk along the Sacred River to the waterfalls of Mandor, where you can find different varieties of birds and flora.
Return to Aguas Calientes, the town close to Machu Picchu.
Dinner on your own.
After breakfast, head out to explore the ruins of Machu Picchu. Have a buffet lunch with a view of the Sacred Mountains.
After lunch, return to Ollantaytambo and then continue to Cusco to your hotel.
Dinner on your own.
After breakfast, visit the famous local markets of San Pedro. Then visit the 12 square stones at Inca Roca Palace, the Cathedral, and the Temple of the Sun. Have lunch on the main square at a good Peruvian Japanese restaurant.
In the afternoon, visit Sacsayhuamán Temple, Tambomachay, Qenqo, and other famous sites around Cusco. Be ready for a surprise in Sacsayhuamán.
Return to the hotel and enjoy a farewell dinner.
After breakfast, take the flight to Lima.
Enjoy a city tour by bus in Miraflores, Lima. Have lunch at a local Peruvian restaurant.
Bid goodbye and depart for your own destinations.
Where this trip takes you
Machu Picchu ruins, Ollantaytambo ruins, Willkamayu River, Sacsayhuamán
The route
The fine print
Internal airfares and airport taxes
Private ground transportation
Accommodation
All breakfasts and lunches
Farewell dinner
Shaman-trained guide
Entrance fees to Machu Picchu, Sacred Valley, and Cusco
Water and energy bars daily
Bread and hot chocolate to share with the children
International airfares
Dinners
Extra beverages
Gratuities (bellmen, waiters, guide, drivers)
Any other personal expenses
What to bring:
Hiking boots, comfortable walking shoes, and sturdy sandals.
Waterproof jacket and pants.
Thermal clothing for rafting.
Windbreaker.
Sleeping bag for trekking (optional).
Camera, plus extra batteries and memory cards.
Flashlight.
220/110V plug adaptor.
Insect repellent.
Sunblock, sunglasses, and a hat.
Bottle of water.
School supplies to share with the children while visiting rural mountain communities.
Logistics
Your 8 days finish where they began, in Lima.
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