Living Peru, Private Tour

Lima

Lima, Peru

Days 1-2

Cusco

Cusco, Peru

Day 7

Machu Picchu

Machu Picchu, Peru

Day 9

Cusco

Cusco, Peru

Day 10

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~~$2782~~

$2385

Living Peru, Private Tour

11 Days Starting in Lima, Peru and ending in Cusco, Peru

Visiting: Lima, Arequipa, Colca Canyon, Puno, Cusco, Machu Picchu

Tour operator:

Lima Tours

Tour code:

89136

Group Type:

Private

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Age range:

10-99

Tour operated in:

English , French , Spanish

Interests:

Cultural, Gardens & Nature Tours, History, Wildlife Tours

Activities:

Sightseeing, Walking

From: $2782 $2385 (USD) Operator discount: -$278 Travel Club discount: -$119 -14%

NB: Prices correct on 22-Feb-2025 but subject to change.

Tour Overview

Explore Peru and discover its heritage, fauna and inhabitants during 11 dreamy days of crossing the country. This unforgettable circuit from and to Lima invites you to visit beautiful colonial cities, archaeological sites left by ancient civilizations and some of the most spectacular landscapes on the planet. Admire the condor of the Colca Valley and the native camelids of the Andes. Discover the Sacred Valley of the Incas, travel back in time on the islands of Lake Titicaca and ascend Machu Picchu, the 'lost city of the Incas'.

Highlights

Lima: Peru’s capital is a UNESCO-listed World Heritage Site containing many architectural wonders, such as the historical Casa Aliaga, the Cathedral, and the Larco Museum.
Arequipa: Walk through the 'forbidden city' of Santa Catalina, visit the Jesuit church, and enjoy the majestic views of the Misti volcano.
Colca Valley: Appreciate the elegance of the condor flying over 4,000 meters of deep valley and visit some remote villages of the area.
Lake Titicaca: Visit Taquile and the floating islands of Uros.
Cusco: The ancient Inca capital is a unique blend of pre-Columbian ruins and Spanish colonial architecture.
Machu Picchu: The lost city of the Incas is hidden on the top of an Andean peak and offers fascinating views not only of the mountain range but also of the Inca’s past.

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Arrival Lima

Location: Lima

Accommodation Name: Tierra Viva or similar 3, José Antonio Deluxe or similar 4, Pullman Lima Miraflores or similar 5*

Arrive at Jorge Chavez International Airport in Lima. Upon arrival, a representative will be waiting to greet you at the airport and the transportation service will transfer you to your hotel at the scheduled time. Spend the rest of the day at your leisure in Lima, the capital of Peru and a city steeped in history. During Colonial times, the Historic Centre of Lima, known as the “Ciudad de Los Reyes” (City of Kings), was the political, administrative, religious and economic centre for the Spanish in Peru. The historical centre is a UNESCO-listed World Heritage Site. Lima is now a modern metropolis and is currently undergoing an exciting process of cultural and economic change. Take the opportunity to rest and recover after the flight or head out into the city for your first glimpse of life in Peru´s sprawling capital city. Alternatively, you can book our optional Magic Water Circuit with Dinner: Magic Water Circuit with Dinner (private basis):A modern system of fountains certified as the largest in the world by the Guinness World Records. Built-in Exhibition Park, the Magical Water Circuit attracts crowds during summer and winter, being one of the new favorite attractions of Lima. See yourself and enjoy our water cruise that is followed by a unique gastronomical experience at a restaurant, accompanied by a delicious dinner.Notes: Private service. Not available on Sundays and Mondays. Start time: 17:30 hours. Duration 4 hours. Includes Pick-up and Drop-off, Bilingual guide (Spanish and English), Admission to Magic Water Circuit, and Dinner.Overnight in Lima

Day 2 : Lima

Location: Lima

Accommodation Name: Tierra Viva or similar 3, José Antonio Deluxe or similar 4, Pullman Lima Miraflores or similar 5*

Meals Included: Breakfast

Wake up to breakfast in the hotel before hitting the streets of Lima’s old town, a UNESCO-listed World Heritage Site packed with fascinating historical buildings. Start with the Larco Museum, located in the traditional Pueblo Libre district, which is housed in a beautifully restored viceregal mansion built on a pre-Columbian pyramid. The museum boasts the world’s most complete pre-Hispanic collection of gold and silver objects, as well as pieces of erotic art. Then visit Casa Aliaga, a colonial mansion granted in 1535 by chief conquistador Francisco Pizarro to Jerónimo de Aliaga, one of his captains. This is the only house from that time that to this day has always been owned by the same family. Continue to a scenic tour in the colonial downtown, which originates and spreads out from the Main Square. Here you can appreciate the grandiose architecture of the Spanish Empire and be amazed by Lima´s Cathedral. Erected in the 16th century, this building took more than 80 years to complete. After the tour, you’ll be transferred back to the hotel. Rest of the afternoon at leisure.

Overnight in Lima.

Day 3 : Lima – Arequipa (90 Mins By Flight; Not Included)

Location: Arequipa

Accommodation Name: Tierra Viva Arequipa or similar 3, Hampton by Hilton Arequipa or similar 4, Wyndham Costa del Sol Arequipa or similar 5*

Meals Included: Breakfast

Breakfast at the hotel is followed by a transfer to Lima airport. Once you land in Arequipa, a transportation service will take you to your hotel. Then, after a representative informs you about the attractions and services the city has to offer, go enjoy a tour of the town. The route begins in Arequipa´s Main Square, one of the most beautiful squares in Peru. Facing this square is the imposing Cathedral, built in the 17th century. From there, continue to the Monastery of Santa Catalina, a cloister and small religious citadel built in 1579, still in use to this date. Lastly, visit the districts of Yanahuara and Carmen Alto for a panoramic view of the Arequipa countryside. At the end, take a transfer back to the hotel.Overnight in Arequipa.

Day 4 : Arequipa – Valley And Colca Canyon (180 Km – 3.5 Hrs)

Location: Colca Canyon

Accommodation Name: Casa Andina Standard Colca or similar 3, Colca Lodge or similar 4, Aranwa, Pueblito Encantado del Colca or similar 5*

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Charge your batteries with breakfast at the hotel before leaving the city via Yura, a district characterized by its rugged scenery, hills, and cliffs. Then enter the Pampa Cañahuas Reserve, an extensive grass plain where vicuñas (an Andean camelid and a national symbol) can be spotted. Head through Vizcachani and Pampas de Toccra up to the crater of the Chucura volcano. From there, continue one last leg of the way to reach the Mirador de Los Andes at Patapampa, a stunning viewpoint 4,800 metres above sea level with impressive views of the volcanoes surrounding Arequipa. Lunch is served in the town of Chivay and in the afternoon you can rest in the hotel.Overnight in Colca

Day 5 : Valley And Colca Canyon – Puno (255 Km – 4.5 Hrs)

Location: Puno

Accommodation Name: Hacienda Puno or similar 3, José Antonio Puno or similar 4, GHL Hotel Lago Titicaca or similar 5*

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Once breakfast is over, head to Condor’s Cross, from where you can contemplate the view of the Colca Valley (one of the world´s deepest canyons) and see the large, majestic condor soaring over the valley, only a few metres away from where you stand. Back in Chivay, visit the towns of Pinchollo, Maca, Achoma and Yanque, and in between snap some more memorable photos at the Antahuilque and Choquetico viewpoints. Then later on continue to Puno with a detour that takes you through Patahuasi. Along the way, observe the amazing stone forests and sky-blue lagoons populated by cranes that fill this area 4,000 metres above sea level. Arrive at Puno after this amazing journey and enjoy a well-deserved rest at the hotel.

Overnight in Puno

Day 6 : Puno – Lake Titicaca: Uros And Taquile Islands (1 Hr By Boat)

Location: Puno

Accommodation Name: Hacienda Puno or similar 3, José Antonio Puno or similar 4, GHL Hotel Lago Titicaca or similar 5*

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

After breakfast at the hotel, travel to the port of Puno where a boat will be waiting to take you to the beautiful Uros Islands. The Uros are an indigenous people of Peru that live on a series of man-made islands, created entirely from the buoyant totora reeds that grow abundantly in the shallows of the lake. The islands are composed of layers of woven totora, which are constantly replenished from the top as they rot from the bottom. The Uros people also use reeds to construct their homes, so cooking is done outdoors to avoid possible fires! After visiting this fascinating island for an hour and a half, sail to Taquile, a small slice of heaven that once belonged to the Inca Empire and whose residents speak Quechua. Look around and you will notice traces of its Incan past in the ruins that still exist around the island. After a brief introduction, the local community will give you an insight into their customs and traditions with a cultural demonstration. Lunch is enjoyed on the island before the return trip to Puno.

Overnight in Puno.

Day 7 : Puno – Cusco (360 Km – 7 Hrs)

Location: Cusco

Accommodation Name: Tierra Viva Cusco or similar 3, Hilton Garden Inn or similar 4, Aranwa Cusco Boutique or similar 5*

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

After breakfast at the hotel, and at the agreed time, a transportation service will transfer you to the bus station, where a representative will help you catch your bus to Cusco. On the way, you’ll make a number of interesting stops. The first is the town of Pucara and the Pucara Lithic Museum. This was the first urban settlement on Lake Titicaca, established between 100 and 300 A.D. After a brief break at La Raya, the highest point of the trip between Puno and Cusco, at the dizzying altitude of 4,313 metres above sea level, the bus stops at Sicuani, where lunch is served. We then head on to Racchi, home to the Wiracocha Temple, an Inca site built in honour of a powerful Andean god. The rectangular construction boasts thatched rooftops 20 metres above the ground; these are thought to be the highest in the Inca Empire. Later, visit Andahuaylillas, a town located around 40 kilometres away from Cusco. The main attraction here is the local Church, known as the "Sistine Chapel of America" owing to the high quality of art found inside. The church was built during the 16th century on top of Wari remains. Afterwards, a last 40 kilometre drive gets you to Cusco, today’s destination.Overnight in Cusco.

Day 8 : Cusco – Chinchero – Ollantaytambo – Sacred Valley (75 Km – 1.5 Hrs)

Accommodation Name: Tierra Viva Cusco or similar 3, Hilton Garden Inn or similar 4, Aranwa Cusco Boutique or similar 5*

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today breakfast at the hotel is followed by a visit to the town of Chinchero, a small high-altitude town offering beautiful views of the valley and the chance to witness traditional clothing, customs and local handicrafts. Visit archaeological remains and a beautiful seventeenth-century church, one of the first Catholic buildings in Peru. You will then be transferred to the Yucay Museum of Living Culture, where you can see textiles, adobe pottery and silverware being crafted using techniques dating back to the Incas. This centre not only gives you an insight into local Andean traditions, but you also have the opportunity to feed the llamas, sheep and alpacas! Feel the true spirit of the Sacred Valley as you sample a lunch of local cuisine in a cosy restaurant in Ollantaytambo. After eating, explore the streets of Ollantaytambo, inhabited uninterruptedly since Inca times, and climb the iconic fortress built into the mountainside. At the end of the day drive to your hotel to rest full of the spirit of the Incas.*On Sundays, you may also visit the local market.Overnight in Sacred Valley.

Day 9 : Sacred Valley – Machu Picchu – Cusco (115 Km – 2 Hrs)

Location: Machu Picchu

Accommodation Name: Tierra Viva Cusco or similar 3, Hilton Garden Inn or similar 4, Aranwa Cusco Boutique or similar 5*

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Wake up to breakfast at the hotel then transfer to the Ollanta station to begin your trip to Machu Picchu. Enjoy the approximately two-hour scenic train ride to Aguas Calientes, also known as ‘Machu Picchu Pueblo’, the last stop before entering the most important archaeological site in Peru. In Aguas Calientes, you’ll find a craft market, restaurants, and, for those who prefer to spend the night at the foot of the mountain and climb early in the morning, hotels for all budgets. Take a short bus ride up to Machu Picchu, the architectural and engineering masterpiece that once served as a sanctuary and refuge for the Inca ruler Pachacútec. Machu Picchu, which means "Old Mountain", is a UNESCO-listed World Heritage Site and one of the seven new wonders of the world. Return to Aguas Calientes for lunch and then board the train back to Cusco.Overnight in Cusco.

Day 10 : Cusco

Location: Cusco

Meals Included: Breakfast

Wake up to breakfast in the hotel, and then enjoy a guided tour of the former capital of the Inca Empire. The tour begins at the Santo Domingo Convent, a building constructed on the site of Coricancha, one of the most important Incan complexes dedicated to sun worship. According to historic records, the original temple walls depicted scenes of nature and were covered in gold leaf. After Coricancha, visit the imposing cathedral in the Plaza de Armas, then head to the Cusco hills, where you’ll find the fortress of Sacsayhuamán and panoramic views of Cusco. Continue on to Qenqo, an archaeological site where it is believed the Incas carried out religious rituals to improve harvests. Your tour ends in Puka Pukara, meaning ‘red fortress’ in Quechua. Puka Pukara is believed to be an ancient military site comprising numerous rooms, courtyards, baths, aqueducts, and towers. At the end of the tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel.Overnight in Cusco.

Day 11 : Departure Cusco

Location: Cusco

After finishing your breakfast at the hotel, you will be transferred to the airport. Although this is the last day of your journey, we hope that your memories of this remarkable region, bursting with both culture and history, will last a lifetime.

What's Included

TOUR GUIDE:

Operated with English, Spanish, Portuguese or French-speaking local guides on a private basis

ACCOMMODATION:

10 nights' accommodation

ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS

Day 1-2 Lima:

Standard Hotel Category = Tierra Viva or similar 3*

Superior Hotel Category = José Antonio Deluxe or similar 4*

Deluxe Hotel Category = Pullman Lima Miraflores or similar 5*

Day 3 Arequipa:

Standard Hotel Category = Tierra Viva Arequipa or similar 3*

Superior Hotel Category = Hampton by Hilton Arequipa or similar 4*

Deluxe Hotel Category = Wyndham Costa del Sol Arequipa or similar 5*

Day 4 Colca:

Standard Hotel Category = Casa Andina Standard Colca or similar 3*

Superior Hotel Category = Pueblito Encantado del Colca or similar 4*

Deluxe Hotel Category = Colca Lodge or similar 5*

Day 5-6 Puno:

Standard Hotel Category = Hacienda Puno or similar 3*

Superior Hotel Category = José Antonio Puno or similar 4*

Deluxe Hotel Category = GHL Hotel Lago Titicaca or similar 5*

Day 7 Cusco:

Standard Hotel Category = Tierra Viva Cusco or similar 3*

Superior Hotel Category = Hilton Garden Inn or similar 4*

Deluxe Hotel Category = Aranwa Cusco Boutique or similar 5*

Day 8 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 9-10 Cusco:

Standard Hotel Category = Tierra Viva Cusco or similar 3*

Superior Hotel Category = Hilton Garden Inn or similar 4*

Deluxe Hotel Category = Aranwa Cusco Boutique or similar 5*

OPTIONAL EXTRA:

Pre-night in Lima:

Standard Hotel Category = Tierra Viva or similar 3*

Superior Hotel Category = José Antonio Deluxe or similar 4*

Deluxe Hotel Category = Pullman Lima Miraflores or similar 5*

Post-night in Cusco:

Standard Hotel Category = Tierra Viva Cusco or similar 3*

Superior Hotel Category = Hilton Garden Inn or similar 4*

Deluxe Hotel Category = Aranwa Cusco Boutique or similar 5*

MEALS:

10 breakfasts
5 lunches on days 4-8

TRANSPORT:

Private transfers from and to airports
Private transfers from/to 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

ENTRANCE FEES AND ACTIVITIES:

Admission to all major monuments and sightseeing attractions mentioned in the above itinerary:

On a private basis: Casa Aliaga, Cathedral and Larco Museum in Lima; Santa Catalina Monastery and Society of Jesus Church in Arequipa; Condor Cross in Valley & Colca Canyon, Coricancha, Cathedral, Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Puca Pucara and Tambomachay in Cusco; Machu Picchu on day 9.
On a shared basis: Uros and Taquile Islands in Puno; Pucara, Racchi and Andahuaylillas on the route from Puno to Cusco; and Cusco Tourist Tax (BTC ticket)

What's Not Included

Personal Expenses

Expenses of a personal nature, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages during meals, and meals not stated in the programme.
International Flights

International flights to Peru.
Domestic Flights

Domestic flights (we advise booking the first flights in the morning).
Airport Taxes

International and domestic airport departure taxes.
Tips

Tips for driver and guide.
Optional Visits

Optional visits mentioned as not included.

Requirements

Comfortable and light clothing is recommended for visiting the coastal areas of Peru, while for the high Andean area the use of warm clothing is 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.

Please Note

Day 1: Optional Magic Water Circuit with Dinner does not operate on Sundays and Mondays
Rates do not apply to Peruvians or residents with more than 60 days of stay. If passengers are Peruvians or exceed 60 days of stay, sale taxes (18%) will be collected by our local operator.
Domestic flight from Lima to Cusco must arrive no later than 10:30hrs. Noon arrivals are too late.
Please note that Check In in most hotels begins at 13:00 hrs. Clients will be subject to the availability of the room if they arrive before, waiting in the hotel lobby.
If your trip includes a visit to high altitude cities such as Cusco and Puno located at more than 3400 meters (11 200 feet above sea level), do not forget to take precautions in order to avoid altitude sickness. Passengers who have heart problems or high blood pressure should check with their doctor before travelling.
We reserve the right to change itineraries and activities due to weather conditions, technical problems or security reasons.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE NEW ENTRANCE REGULATIONS TO MACHU PICCHU

The current restrictions on visits to Machu Picchu allow a maximum stay of 4 hours in the citadel (2 hours and a half accompanied by a guide). If the visitor tours an alternate route (Mountain Machu Picchu or Huayna Picchu) the passenger will have 3 hours for this purpose, additional to the 4 hours in the citadel. If the passenger wishes to enter the citadel again during the afternoon shift or the next day, he must acquire previously an additional ticket to enter the new shift. There is no ticket sale in the archaeological zone.
To help preserve the Machu Picchu Historical Sanctuary and maintain its World Heritage status, the Ministry of Culture has designated various visitor circuits. The specific circuit and schedule will be assigned based on availability at the time your reservation is confirmed.
The following objects are forbidden: professional cameras that require lights and tripods, or with telephoto lenses with a weight higher than 2 kilos (in order to use them, special authorization is needed, as well as the payment of an additional fee), drones, selfie sticks, sprays, high heels, walking sticks without rubber tip, banners and posters, sharp objects and backpacks bigger than 40cm x 35 cm x 20 cm.

NEW PLASTIC REGULATION:

After prohibiting the access of single use plastic items to 76 natural areas including Machu Picchu, it is important to use reusable bottles.

INSTRUCTIONS

Carry the same document that you presented to the agency, given that the train tickets and entrance to Machu Picchu will be issued with the same information.
In all train services to Machu Picchu, the passenger can carry only hand luggage (backpack, bag or briefcase) weighing no more than 5kg / 11lb on the train to/from Machu Picchu. You will find your luggage at the chosen hotel. Allowed size: 62 linear inches 157cm (height + length + width)

Accommodation options

ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS

Day 1-2 Lima:

Standard Hotel Category = Tierra Viva or similar 3*
Superior Hotel Category = José Antonio Deluxe or similar 4*
Deluxe Hotel Category = Pullman Lima Miraflores or similar 5*

Day 3 Arequipa:

Standard Hotel Category = Tierra Viva Arequipa or similar 3*
Superior Hotel Category = Hampton by Hilton Arequipa or similar 4*
Deluxe Hotel Category = Wyndham Costa del Sol Arequipa or similar 5*

Day 4 Colca:

Standard Hotel Category = Casa Andina Standard Colca or similar 3*
Superior Hotel Category = Colca Lodge or similar 4*
Deluxe Hotel Category = Aranwa, Pueblito Encantado del Colca or similar 5*

Day 5-6 Puno:

Standard Hotel Category = Hacienda Puno or similar 3*
Superior Hotel Category = José Antonio Puno or similar 4*
Deluxe Hotel Category = GHL Hotel Lago Titicaca or similar 5*

Day 7-9 Cusco:

Standard Hotel Category = Tierra Viva Cusco or similar 3*
Superior Hotel Category = Hilton Garden Inn or similar 4*
Deluxe Hotel Category = Aranwa Cusco Boutique or similar 5*

OPTIONAL EXTRA:

Pre-night in Lima:

Standard Hotel Category = Tierra Viva or similar 3*
Superior Hotel Category = José Antonio Deluxe or similar 4*
Deluxe Hotel Category = Pullman Lima Miraflores or similar 5*

Post-night in Cusco:

Standard Hotel Category = Tierra Viva Cusco or similar 3*
Superior Hotel Category = Hilton Garden Inn or similar 4*
Deluxe Hotel Category = Aranwa Cusco Boutique or similar 5*

Mode of Transport

Travel in style with private transfers from and to airports and train stations, and enjoy roundtrip train rides to Machu Picchu with different service levels based on your accommodation category.

Accommodation

Enjoy 9 nights of accommodation with options ranging from 3-star to 5-star hotels in Lima, Arequipa, Colca, Puno, and Cusco, ensuring comfort and luxury throughout your journey.

Accommodation options

ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS

Day 1-2 Lima:

Standard Hotel Category = Tierra Viva or similar 3*
Superior Hotel Category = José Antonio Deluxe or similar 4*
Deluxe Hotel Category = Pullman Lima Miraflores or similar 5*

Day 3 Arequipa:

Standard Hotel Category = Tierra Viva Arequipa or similar 3*
Superior Hotel Category = Hampton by Hilton Arequipa or similar 4*
Deluxe Hotel Category = Wyndham Costa del Sol Arequipa or similar 5*

Day 4 Colca:

Standard Hotel Category = Casa Andina Standard Colca or similar 3*
Superior Hotel Category = Pueblito Encantado del Colca or similar 4*
Deluxe Hotel Category = Colca Lodge or similar 5*

Day 5-6 Puno:

Standard Hotel Category = Hacienda Puno or similar 3*
Superior Hotel Category = José Antonio Puno or similar 4*
Deluxe Hotel Category = GHL Hotel Lago Titicaca or similar 5*

Day 7 Cusco:

Standard Hotel Category = Tierra Viva Cusco or similar 3*
Superior Hotel Category = Hilton Garden Inn or similar 4*
Deluxe Hotel Category = Aranwa Cusco Boutique or similar 5*

Day 8 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 9-10 Cusco:

Standard Hotel Category = Tierra Viva Cusco or similar 3*
Superior Hotel Category = Hilton Garden Inn or similar 4*
Deluxe Hotel Category = Aranwa Cusco Boutique or similar 5*

OPTIONAL EXTRA:

Pre-night in Lima:

Standard Hotel Category = Tierra Viva or similar 3*
Superior Hotel Category = José Antonio Deluxe or similar 4*
Deluxe Hotel Category = Pullman Lima Miraflores or similar 5*

Post-night in Cusco:

Standard Hotel Category = Tierra Viva Cusco or similar 3*
Superior Hotel Category = Hilton Garden Inn or similar 4*
Deluxe Hotel Category = Aranwa Cusco Boutique or similar 5*

Check out our Q&As

What languages are the tour guides available in?

The tour guides are available in English, Spanish, and French.
What kind of accommodation options are available during the tour?

Accommodation options vary by location and include Standard, Superior, and Deluxe hotel categories. For example, in Lima, you can stay at Tierra Viva (3*), José Antonio Deluxe (4*), or Pullman Lima Miraflores (5*). Similar categories are available in Arequipa, Colca, Puno, and Cusco.
What meals are included in the tour package?

The tour package includes 9 breakfasts, 4 lunches on days 4, 6, 7, and 9, and 1 box lunch on day 5.
What kind of transportation is provided during the tour?

The tour includes private transfers from and to airports, private transfers from/to train stations, and roundtrip train to Machu Picchu in different services depending on the accommodation category.
Are entrance fees to attractions included in the tour package?

Yes, admission to all major monuments and sightseeing attractions mentioned in the itinerary is included. This includes private visits to places like Casa Aliaga, Cathedral, and Larco Museum in Lima, and shared visits to Uros and Taquile Islands in Puno.

What should I pack for the tour?

Comfortable and light clothing is recommended for coastal areas, while warm clothing is advised for high Andean areas. Sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat, and mosquito repellent can be very useful. It is also recommended to avoid sleeveless shirts, shorts, and short skirts when visiting religious temples or official buildings.
What precautions should I take for high altitude locations?

For high altitude cities like Cusco and Puno, it is recommended to rest for a few hours upon arrival, drink coca tea, and eat lightly to avoid altitude sickness. Passengers with heart problems or high blood pressure should consult their doctor before traveling.
Are there any restrictions for visiting Machu Picchu?

Yes, the current restrictions allow a maximum stay of four hours in the citadel accompanied by a guide. If you tour an alternate route like Machu Picchu Mountain or Huayna Picchu, you will have three additional hours. Re-entry requires an additional ticket. Certain items like professional cameras, drones, selfie sticks, and large backpacks are prohibited.
What does the price include?

What is included is stated specifically on the product Description. Gratuities are at your discretion. Prices do not include (unless stated otherwise) - gratuities to the guide, driver or tour manager.
Are Visa fees included in the price?

No, visa fees are not included
What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?

You can change it by logging into your profile and click on Bookings. Please check your cancellation policy.
What documents will I receive before I travel?

Booking confirmation with Itinerary and confirmation vouchers
When are there specific hotel names confirmed?

Confirmed hotel names are informed latest 10 days prior to client's arrival
Do you offer any travel insurance?

We do not offer Travel Insurance but would strongly recommend that you purchase a comprehensive Travel Insurance Policy prior to departure.
Is there any option for solo traveller?

Yes of course. Please note that the default selection shows the price per person per double room. For solo travellers, you will have to select a single room when available.
Are flights included in the tour?

No, they are not included

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