Essential South, Private Tour
Description
Enjoy the best of Peru during this round-trip tour beginning in beautiful Lima and ending with a drop-off at the Puno airport. Spend nine memorable days in this stunning country, visit charming colonial cities, learn about the legacy of ancient civilisations, and explore some of the most spectacular landscapes on the planet. Meet the descendants of the Incas and the camelids of the Andes. Discover the Sacred Valley of the Incas, observe the shadows of the past surrounding the islands of Lake Titicaca. Then, enjoy a pilgrimage to the peaks of the Andes to tour the magnificent citadel and mountain of Machu Picchu.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Lima: Filled with history and culture, the Peruvian capital is considered a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
Cusco: This ancient city is a fascinating mixture of pre-Columbian sites and Spanish colonial architecture.
Chinchero & Ollantaytambo: Discover the town of Chinchero and the Inca fortress of Ollantaytambo among other impressive places on the banks of the Urubamba River.
Machu Picchu: The ‘lost city of the Incas’ is hidden at the top of an Andean peak, offering mesmerising views of the mountains and a glimpse of the mysterious Inca past.
Andahuaylillas: Visit the Renaissance-Baroque Church of St Peter the Apostle, known as the ‘Sistine Chapel of America’, thanks to its fabulous fresco paintings.
Lake Titicaca: Visit Taquile and the floating islands of Uros and let the spectacular landscapes amaze your eyes.
Included
TOUR GUIDE:
- Operated with English, Spanish, Portuguese or French speaking local guide on a private basis
ACCOMMODATION:
- 8 nights' accommodation
ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS
Day 1-2 Lima:
Standard Hotel Category = Tierra Viva or similar 3*
Superior Hotel Category = Jose Antonio Deluxe or similar 4*
Deluxe Hotel Category = Pullman Lima Miraflores or similar 5*
Day 3, 6 Cusco:
Standard Hotel Category = Tierra Viva or similar 3*
Superior Hotel Category = Hilton Garden Inn or similar 4*
Deluxe Hotel Category = Aranwa Cusco Boutique or similar 5*
Day 4 Sacred Valley:
Standard Hotel Category = AVA Spots or similar 3*
Superior Hotel Category = Sonesta Posadas del Inca Yucay or similar 4*
Deluxe Hotel Category = Inkaterra Hacienda Urubamba or similar 5*
Day 5 Aguas Calientes:
Standard Hotel Category = Ferré Machu Picchu or similar 3*
Superior Hotel Category = El Mapi Inkaterra or similar 4*
Deluxe Hotel Category = Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo or similar 5*
Day 7-8 Puno:
Standard Hotel Category = Hacienda Puno or similar 3*
Superior Hotel Category = Jose Antonio or similar 4*
Deluxe Hotel Category = GHL Hotel Lago Titicaca or similar 5*
OPTIONAL EXTRA:
Pre-night in Lima:
Standard Hotel Category = Tierra Viva or similar 3*
Superior Hotel Category = Jose Antonio Deluxe or similar 4*
Deluxe Hotel Category = Pullman Lima Miraflores or similar 5*
Post-night in Puno:
Standard Hotel Category = Hacienda Puno or similar 3*
Superior Hotel Category = Jose Antonio or similar 4*
Deluxe Hotel Category = GHL Hotel Lago Titicaca or similar 5*
MEALS:
- 8 Breakfasts
- 4 Lunches (day 4, 5, 7, 8)
TRANSPORT:
- Private transfers from and to the airport
- Transfers from and to the train stations
- Roundtrip train to Machu Picchu in Expedition Service (PeruRail) or Voyager (IncaRail) for Standard and Superior category, and Vistadome Service (Perú Rail) or 360° (Inca Rai) for Deluxe category
- Bus Aguas Calientes/Machu Picchu/Aguas Calientes.
ENTRANCE FEES AND ACTIVITIES:
- All the visits mentioned in the above itinerary: Casa Aliaga, Cathedral and Larco Museum in Lima; Coricancha Temple, Cathedral, Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Puca Pucara and Tambomachay in Cusco; Chincheros, Living Museum of Yucay and Ollantaytambo in the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu; Andahuaylillas, Racchi and Pucara Museum in Cusco; Puno and Uros and Taquile Islands in Puno
- Cusco Tourist Ticket (BTC)
Excluded
- Expenses of a personal nature. Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages during meals. Meals not stated in the programme
- Tips for driver and guide
- Additional optional visits
- International flights to Peru
- Domestic flights : Lima - Cusco (Dia 3)(we advise booking the first flights in the morning)
- International and domestic airport departure taxes.
Know before you go
Comfortable and light clothing is recommended for visiting the coastal areas of Peru, while for the high Andean area; use of warm clothing is ALSO recommended. It is not recommended that visitors wear sleeveless shirts, shorts, short skirts or short clothes when visiting religious temples or official buildings. Sunscreen, sunglasses, hat and mosquito repellent can be very useful during your stay.