Shades of Peru, Private Tour

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Shades of Peru, Private Tour

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

Visiting: Lima, Cusco, Machu Picchu

Tour operator:

Lima Tours

Tour code:

320189

Group Type:

Private

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Physical rating:

EASY

Age range:

10-99

Tour operated in:

English , French , Spanish

From: $1420 $1353 (USD) Travel Club discount: -$67

NB: Prices correct on 18-Jan-2025 but subject to change.

Tour Overview

Discover the vibrant culture and breathtaking landscapes of Peru on the "Shades of Peru, Private Tour." Begin your journey in Lima, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where colonial architecture meets the Pacific Ocean. Explore the historical center and visit the Larco Museum and Casa Aliaga. Fly to Cusco, the ancient Inca capital, and marvel at its blend of pre-Columbian and Spanish architecture. Visit iconic sites like Sacsayhuamán and Qenqo. Experience the magic of Machu Picchu, the "lost city of the Incas," and hike the stunning Vinicunca, also known as the Rainbow Mountain. Enjoy private transfers, guided tours, and comfortable accommodations throughout this unforgettable adventure.

Highlights

Lima: Declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, the Peruvian capital combines history with modernity.
Cusco: The ancient Inca capital is a unique blend of pre-Columbian past and Spanish architecture.
Machu Picchu: The 'lost city of the Incas' draws thousands of people to Peru each year.
Vinicunca: Around 100 km southeast of Cusco, rests one of the most beautiful wonders of nature: the 7-Colour Mountain.
Sacsayhuamán: An impressive fortress with stunning panoramic views of Cusco.
Larco Museum: Located in a beautifully restored viceregal mansion, it boasts a complete pre-Hispanic collection of gold and silver objects.
Casa Aliaga: A colonial mansion granted by chief conquistador Francisco Pizarro to one of his captains, Jeronimo de Aliaga.

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*

On arrival in Lima, a private transport service and a guide will pick you up from the airport at the scheduled time to transfer you to your hotel in Lima. Have the rest of the day at leisure to get to know the city. The Peruvian capital is a modern metropolis full of history and the home of approximately 10 million inhabitants. The city is currently undergoing an exciting process of cultural and economic changes. 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: City Tour

Location: Lima

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

Meals Included: Breakfast

Breakfast at the hotel. Then at about 9 am your private local guide will be waiting in the lobby of the hotel to pick you up to explore Lima’s old town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, packed with fascinating historic buildings. The route begins at the traditional Pueblo Libre district, where you visit the Larco Museum, located in a beautifully restored viceregal mansion built on a pre-Columbian pyramid from the seventh century. The museum boasts a complete pre-Hispanic collection of gold and silver objects, as well as pieces of erotic art. Then visit Casa Aliaga, a colonial mansion granted by chief conquistador Francisco Pizarro to one of his captains, Jeronimo de Aliaga. This is the only house from that time, still belonging to the same family. Continue with a scenic tour through the colonial downtown. See the Main Square, where you can appreciate the grandiose architecture of the Spanish Empire. Admire Lima’s Cathedral, built during the 16th century. At around 1 pm finish the trip returning to your hotel. Rest of the afternoon at leisure.

Overnight in Lima

Day 3 : Lima – Cusco: City Tour & Archaeological Sites (90 Min By Flight; Not Included)

Location: Cusco

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

Meals Included: Breakfast

Breakfast at the hotel and private transfer to the airport to take your flight to Cusco ( Lima – Cusco flight is not included). Domestic flight from Lima to Cusco must arrive not later than 10:30 am. Noon arrivals are too late. One of our representatives will receive and welcome you and then you will be transferred to the selected hotel. After a short break at the hotel, you will be picked up by your local guide to start the tour at 1 pm. Enjoy a guided 4-hour tour of this charming city, which was the capital of the Inca Empire. The tour starts with a visit to Santo Domingo Convent, a large Renaissance-baroque complex, which was built over the Inca Coricancha temple. It was one of the most important temples dedicated to worshipping of the sun, and its foundations are still prominent at the base of the convent. Ancient chronicles say the temple was covered in gold leaf and filled with golden representations of nature. Then, visit the Cathedral, the most imposing monument of the Main Square. Head to the hills above Cusco to visit the remains of the fortress of Sacsayhuaman, whose imposing ramparts offer a stunning panoramic view of Cusco, and the ruins of the temple and amphitheatre of Qenqo, where it is believed the Incas practised agricultural rituals. Admire Qenqo and then finally visit Puca Pucara (‘Red fortress’ in Quechua) an Inca military complex located on a prominent hill. Its dwellings squares, bathrooms, aqueducts, walls, and towers can still be appreciated. Afterwards, at approximately 5.30 pm, return to your hotel.

Overnight in Cusco

Day 4 : Cusco – Machu Picchu – Cusco (1.5 Hrs By Train / 75 Km - 2 Hrs By Land)

Location: Machu Picchu

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

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

After breakfast at the hotel, a private transportation service will pick you up and transfer you to the Ollanta Station to board the train to Aguas Calientes, the nearest town to Machu Picchu. Following a scenic journey through dramatic Andean landscapes, arrive at the station in Aguas Calientes. Upon arrival, you will be guided to the bus that takes you to Machu Picchu. From here, you will take a 25-minute bus ride to Machu Picchu, the 'lost city of the Incas'. It is believed that the archaeological site was built around 1450 by the Inca Pachacútec as his holiday residence. However, a century later, the city was abandoned after the Spanish conquest, saving itself from the destruction that reached other Inca settlements. Instead, the jungle grew slowly among its stone constructions and hid it, protecting it. During the guided tour, you will learn about the origins of this impressive citadel and visit its most outstanding monuments such as the main square, the royal rooms, the temple of the three windows, the circular towers, the sacred clock and the cemeteries. After the 2.5 hrs guided tour, you will have the opportunity to have free time in the citadel. At the time indicated by the guide, you will return by bus to Aguas Calientes to enjoy a delicious lunch. Next, board the train back to the Ollanta station, and, from there, a vehicle will take you to your hotel in Cusco.

Overnight in Cusco.

Day 5 : Cusco

Location: Cusco

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

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today breakfast is followed by a relaxing free day at leisure.

Overnight in Cusco.

Day 6 : Cusco – Vinicunca – Cusco (240 Km – 7 Hrs)

Location: Cusco

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

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

You are picked up from the hotel early in the morning, at approximately 4 am and transferred to Cusipata, where the hike begins. The trek is surrounded by beautiful sceneries of the Andes and guarded by the majestic Ausangate Mountain, one of the most important mountains of Cusco, considered a sacred entity since the times of the Incas. Once you reach the viewpoint of the 7-Colour Mountain, appreciate the surroundings from up high. After a few minutes, start descending to Cusipata, where your transfer is waiting for you to return to Cusco. On the way you will stop to savor a lunch. Arrival at the hotel in Cusco at approximately 4 pm. Rest of afternoon at leisure.

Distance: 4 Km. Ascent: 406 meters. Descent: 406 meters. Duration: 3 hours.

Overnight in Cusco

Day 7 : Departure Cusco

Location: Cusco

Meals Included: Breakfast

After breakfast, enjoy a pleasant private transfer from the selected hotel to the airport.

What's Included

Tour Guide

Operated with English, Spanish or French-speaking local guide on a private basis on day 2, 3, 4, 5, 6.
Accommodation

6 night's accommodation in various hotel categories.
Meals

6 breakfasts, 1 lunch on day 4, and 1 lunch on day 6.
Transport

Private transfers from and to the airport, private transfers Cusco - Ollanta train station - Cusco, roundtrip train to Machu Picchu, and bus Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu - Aguas Calientes on shared basis.
Entrance Fees and Activities

All visits mentioned in the itinerary: city tour in Lima (day 2), city tour & archaeological sites in Cusco (day 3), guided tour in Machu Picchu (day 4), Vinicunca Trail (day 6), and Cusco Tourist Ticket (BTC).
Other

Meet and Greet on day 1 and day 3.

What's Not Included

Personal Expenses

Personal expenses, drinks, and meals not explicitly mentioned in the programme.
Tips

Tips for driver and guide.
International Flights

International flights to Peru.
Domestic Flights

Domestic flights: Lima - Cusco (Day 3) (it is advised to book the first flights in the morning).
Airport Taxes

Domestic and foreign airport taxes.
Walking Sticks

Walking sticks.

Requirements

Weather in the region is extremely variable and we suggest you to pack for a variety of conditions. In addition, our trek passes through various bio-zones ranging from high altitude alpine conditions to high jungle. During a sunny day you can expect temperatures of about 18–27°C (65–80°F), however, on the pass the weather is very unpredictable and temperatures can drop to 0°C (30°F) during the day (but you won’t spend a lot of time up there). At nights, temperatures vary from 05 - 10º C to 0°C or below. We provide you a Sleeping bag that can support -28 °C (-18 F), and a bottle of hot water for your convenience.

Expect a mixture of terrain from the highlands to the cloud forest. Most of the road is rocky, passing through steep parts and downs, surrounded by stunning natural landscapes.

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)

If you are prone to altitude sickness, please see a doctor to get a prescription for altitude pills before you go.

Aside from the clothes for trekking, you should bring casual clothes for dinner and for visiting Machu Picchu the next day.

Please Note

Day 1: Optional extra 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 not 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 the 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

Upon arrival is recommended to rest for few hours, drink coca tea and eat lightly. As a reference Machu Picchu is located at 2400 meters (8 000 feet above sea level)

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 accompanied by a guide during the first entry. If the visitor tours an alternate route (Mountain Machu Picchu or Huayna Picchu) the passenger will have 3 hours to 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 in the new shift. There is no ticket sale in the archaeological zone.

It is forbidden the follow objects: professional cameras that require lights and tripods, or with telephoto lenses with a weigh 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 the prohibition of the access of single use plastic items to 76 natural areas including Machu Picchu, it is important to use reusable bottles.

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- 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*

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 or similar 3*

Superior Hotel Category = Hilton Garden Inn or similar 4*

Deluxe Hotel Category = Aranwa Cusco Boutique or similar 5*

Mode of Transport

Private transfers from and to the airport, private transfers between Cusco and Ollanta train station, roundtrip train to Machu Picchu, and bus transfers between Aguas Calientes and Machu Picchu.

Accommodation

Enjoy 6 nights of accommodation with options ranging from 3-star hotels like Tierra Viva to 5-star hotels like Pullman Lima Miraflores in Lima and Aranwa Cusco Boutique in Cusco.

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- 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*

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 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 is the altitude of Vinicunca, the 7-Colour Mountain?

Vinicunca, also known as the 7-Colour Mountain, has an altitude of 5,200 meters above sea level.
What kind of transportation is provided for the Machu Picchu visit?

The transportation to Machu Picchu includes a roundtrip train in Expedition Service (PeruRail) or Voyager (IncaRail) for Standard category and Vistadome Service (Perú Rail) or 360° (Inca Rail) for Deluxe category. Additionally, there is a bus service from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu and back on a shared basis.
What meals are included in the tour?

The tour includes 6 breakfasts, 1 lunch on day 4, and 1 lunch on day 6.
What are the accommodation options in Lima?

In Lima, the accommodation options are: Standard Hotel Category = Tierra Viva or similar 3*, Superior Hotel Category = José Antonio Deluxe or similar 4*, and Deluxe Hotel Category = Pullman Lima Miraflores or similar 5*.

What are the accommodation options in Cusco?

In Cusco, the accommodation options are: Standard Hotel Category = Tierra Viva or similar 3*, Superior Hotel Category = Hilton Garden Inn or similar 4*, and Deluxe Hotel Category = Aranwa Cusco Boutique or similar 5*.
What should I pack for the varying weather conditions in Peru?

You should pack for a variety of conditions as the weather in the region is extremely variable. Expect temperatures of about 18-27°C (65-80°F) during sunny days, but temperatures can drop to 0°C (30°F) during the day at higher altitudes. At night, temperatures can vary from 5-10°C to 0°C or below. A sleeping bag that can support -28°C (-18°F) and a bottle of hot water will be provided for your convenience.
What are the restrictions for visiting Machu Picchu?

The current restrictions allow a maximum stay of 4 hours in the citadel accompanied by a guide during the first entry. If you tour an alternate route (Mountain Machu Picchu or Huayna Picchu), you will have 3 additional hours. If you wish to enter the citadel again during the afternoon shift or the next day, you must acquire an additional ticket in advance. Forbidden items include professional cameras with lights and tripods, drones, selfie sticks, sprays, high heels, walking sticks without rubber tips, banners, posters, sharp objects, and large backpacks.
What should I do if I am prone to altitude sickness?

If you are prone to altitude sickness, it is recommended to see a doctor to get a prescription for altitude pills before you go. Upon arrival at high altitude cities like Cusco, it is advised to rest for a few hours, drink coca tea, and eat lightly.
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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