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Peru · 8 days

Adventure in the Heights

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Day 1: Airport - Lima
Upon your arrival at Jorge Chávez International Airport in Lima, transportation and a representative will pick you up and transfer you to your selected hotel.
One night accommodation in Lima at your selected hotel.
Day 2: Lima - Gastronomic tour of Barranco, discovering Lima street food - Lima
Today you will have the privilege of enjoying local gastronomy in Barranco, the traditional and picturesque district considered the most romantic and bohemian in Lima. In the early twentieth century, Barranco housed the summer residences of the wealthiest families, leaving a unique architectural legacy. With twentieth-century mansions, art galleries and vibrant nightlife, this district is one of the most charming in the capital. After exploring its charming streets, you will stop at a typical street food stall to taste local delicacies. You will be able to try the traditional "anticucho," a skewer of beef heart marinated with garlic, vinegar and aji panca pepper, as well as the exquisite picarones, an iconic dessert made from squash.
One night accommodation in Lima at your selected hotel.
Day 3: Lima // Cusco - Walking city tour - Cusco
Transportation will pick you up from your selected hotel and take you to Jorge Chávez International Airport in Lima.
Upon your arrival at Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport in Cusco, transportation and a representative will pick you up and transfer you to your selected hotel.
You will be picked up from your hotel by transportation and your guide to take you to the Sacsayhuamán fortress, whose imposing walls offer an impressive panoramic view of Cusco. From there your walking tour will begin towards the San Cristóbal viewpoint and you will start descending towards the main square of the city. The tour through the cobblestone and imposing streets of Cusco will take you through more than 500 years of Inca history, mixed with the modernity of very popular shops and restaurants. You will pass through the picturesque sloped street of Siete Borreguitos, known this way for being the traditional route used by locals to transport bundles and animals, including sheep. You will make a stop at the Sapantiana Aqueduct, built during the colonial era, before reaching the Cathedral, the most imposing monument in the Plaza de Armas. Finally, you will visit the Inca temple of Coricancha, one of the most important sanctuaries dedicated to the worship of the sun. According to ancient chronicles, its walls were covered in gold leaf and filled with golden representations of nature. At the conclusion of the excursion, you will return to your hotel.
One night accommodation in Cusco at your selected hotel and breakfast included.
Day 4: Sacred Valley - Full-day hike to Maras, Moray and Pichingoto - Sacred Valley
You will be picked up early in the morning from your hotel and transferred to the Moray archaeological site. Moray consists of mysterious concentric circular terraces, which some scholars believe would be an agricultural research center. The external, more elevated terraces would be at a higher temperature than the internal ones and could simulate the conditions of different ecological zones of the empire. Next, you will stop in Maras, an impressive salt extraction complex composed of large deposits of pink salt that was used to trade for other products with different parts of the Inca empire and from which salt continues to be extracted to this day. Then, you will descend to the town of Pichingoto, a Quechua community that maintains the traditions of its ancestors and whose houses are built as part of the mountain in the form of a small cave. After visiting this picturesque town you will be transferred to your hotel in Cusco or in the Sacred Valley.
Level: Moderate
Duration: 7 - 8 hours
Maximum altitude: Moray 11,482 feet / 3,500 m.a.s.l.
Walking distance: 7.4 miles / 12 km
One night accommodation in Urubamba at your selected hotel and breakfast included.
Day 5: Sacred Valley - Machu Picchu - Cusco
Transportation will pick you up from your Urubamba (Sacred Valley) hotel and transfer you to Ollantaytambo train station. This transfer is shared with other passengers, with a pickup window of up to 30 minutes.
You will board the Voyager train from Inca Rail at Ollantaytambo station heading to Aguas Calientes station (Machu Picchu Pueblo). Upon arrival at your destination, you will receive assistance. For your return to Ollantaytambo station, you will board the 360° train. Each journey will last approximately one and a half hours, and schedules will be subject to availability.
Aguas Calientes, located on the slopes of Machu Picchu, offers a vibrant artisan market, a variety of restaurants and accommodation options. Just 25 minutes by bus away is Machu Picchu, an impressive feat of engineering and architecture believed to have served as a sanctuary and retreat for Inca Pachacútec. Designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the New Seven Wonders of the modern world, Machu Picchu, which means "Old Mountain," captivates with its historical splendor and natural majesty. At the conclusion of your visit, you will return by bus to Aguas Calientes to begin your return to Cusco. This tour is shared with other passengers.
(*) From the confirmed entrance time to the Machu Picchu citadel, you will have half an hour to reach the entrance to Machu Picchu Mountain and start your hike.
You will enjoy a delicious set menu lunch at Café Inkaterra with a unique view of the Vilcanota River.
After your train trip from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo, transportation will be waiting for you at the train station to take you to your selected hotel in the city of Cusco. This transfer will be shared with other passengers, with a waiting window of up to 30 minutes from your train arrival before departing to Cusco.
One night accommodation in Cusco at your selected hotel, breakfast and lunch included.
Day 6: Cusco - Humantay - Cusco
You will depart from the city of Cusco to undertake one of the most spectacular excursions in the Andes Mountain Range. You will cross the Tarawasi archaeological site, near the city of Limatambo located an hour and a half from Cusco. Additionally, you will taste delicious coffee cultivated in the mountain town area of Mollepata. Next, you will travel through Soraypampa (3,850 m.a.s.l.) and from there begins a two-hour ascent to Humantay Lagoon (over 4,200 m.a.s.l.). Be amazed by one of the most impressive panoramas of the trip, where you will be able to take photographs of wonderful landscapes. Afterwards, you will descend to Soraypampa for approximately one hour and fifteen minutes, where you will enjoy lunch at a restaurant in Mollepata. Finally, you will begin your return to your hotel in Cusco.
One night accommodation in Cusco at your selected hotel, breakfast and lunch included.
Day 7: Cusco - Vinicunca - Cusco
Vinicunca is known as the mountain of seven colors and is a natural work of art at 5,200 meters above sea level. You will depart from the city of Cusco early in the morning towards Cusipata, where you will have breakfast. Continue your journey arriving at the starting point of the hike to the rainbow mountain. On the hike you will find beautiful landscapes such as the Ausangate mountain, one of the most important in Cusco. Next, you will make a stop at the mountain viewpoint to take photos and rest. You will begin your return heading back to the parking area to then take the bus back to Cusipata where you will enjoy lunch. Finally, you will return to your selected hotel in Cusco.
*Note that the pickup window for this shared service is 30 minutes from the start time.
IMPORTANT: The use of motorcycles/ATVs is PROHIBITED, horses only in cases of emergency. The tour is a hiking/trekking activity.
One night accommodation in Cusco at your selected hotel, breakfast and lunch included.
Day 8: Cusco - Airport
Transportation with a representative will take you from your selected hotel to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport in Cusco.
Breakfast included.
Rates valid from January 5 to December 20, 2027.
Not applicable for Easter Week, Inti Raymi, or National Holidays.

Prices per person

Tourist category: Tierra Viva Miraflores · Hacienda Plaza Regocijo · Ava Spots
SGLUSD 2260Inquirie
DBLUSD 1550Inquirie
TPLUSD 1380Inquirie
Superior category: José Antonio · San Agustin Dorado · Tierra Viva Valle Sagrado
SGLUSD 2420Inquirie
DBLUSD 1620Inquirie
TPLUSD 1520Inquirie
First category: Hilton Garden Inn · Costa del Sol Ramada · Casa Andina Premium Valle
SGLUSD 2600Inquirie
DBLUSD 1750Inquirie
TPLUSD 1760Inquirie
Package details

Included

- In/Out transfers
- 07 nights with breakfast
- Half-day experience discovering Barranco with tasting of anticuchos and picarones
- Private half-day walking tour in Cusco from Sacsayhuamán to the Cathedral and Coricancha
- Full-day hike to Maras, Moray and Pichingoto
- Voyager train outbound and 360° return from/to Ollantaytambo station
- Shared tour to Machu Picchu with site guide
- Lunch menu at Café Inkaterra
- Shared full-day hike to Humantay Lagoon
- Shared full-day hike to Vinicunca (Rainbow Mountain)

Not Included

- International or domestic flights
- Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages during meals
- Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
- Personal expenses (laundry, phone calls, travel insurance, etc.)
- Early check-in, late check-out
- Tips

Package Conditions

Package Conditions
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT MACHU PICCHU:
ENTRY AND GUIDED TOUR:
The first entry to the citadel requires mandatory accompaniment by a guide. Note that the guided tour lasts approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes.
The visiting route to the Machu Picchu citadel and schedules are subject to availability.
To purchase tickets to Machu Picchu, it is necessary to provide the full name, date of birth, nationality, and passport number of passengers, which must match the valid passport to be used for the trip. It is important to note that entry to the citadel is non-refundable from the time of purchase.
LUGGAGE:
On all train services to Machu Picchu, passengers may carry only hand luggage (backpack, bag, or briefcase) with a maximum weight of 8kg/17.6 lb on board.
Permitted size: 62 linear inches / 157 cm (height + length + width).
Travel requirements for Peru

Requirements and consular contacts

- Current ID (DNI) or Passport

Consulate:
Av. Arequipa 121 - Cercado de Lima
28 de Julio 828 - Lima 1 - Cancillería [email protected]
+51 (1) 433-3381/9966/4545
+51 (1) 433-3381/9966/4545
Embassy:
Av. Del Libertador 1720, CP 1425, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Local: +54 (11) 4802-2000 - FAX: +54 (11) 4804-6180
International: +54 (11) 4802-2000 - FAX: +54 (11) 4804-6180 [email protected]

Important

It is the traveler’s responsibility to reconfirm the documentation required by the destination country with the corresponding consulate and to have all required documents at the time of travel.
General conditions
Paamul Travel Service S.R.L. is not responsible for the documentation or vaccinations required for entry into different countries. Travelers must consult the consulate or embassy of each destination.
Rates are subject to change without prior notice.
Prices do not include booking fees, VAT, banking charges, or RG 4815.

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