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【Lima + Cusco】8-Day Peru Gastronomic Tour from Lima: Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu

Product Code: 534963

OVERVIEW

Highlights

    • Discover the charms of the cities of Lima and Cusco
    • Let yourself be captivated by the city of kings Lima
    • Captivate with the amazing citadel of Machu Picchu visiting its main temples
     
Tour Code
534963
Duration
8 day
Departure City
Lima
End City
Cusco
Language
English, Spanish

IS THIS TOUR FOR ME?

Tour Themes: Cultural & Historical, Foodie & Wine

Learn about history and local culture with in-depth tours and activities; Sample local delicacies of guided tours or professional cooking classes

Tour Type: Guided Tour

Multiple local tour guides/drivers available throughout your tour/activity

Group Size: Standard Group Tour

Tour with fellow travelers from all over the world

Activity Level: Moderate

Designed for travelers in good health who are comfortable with light walking or hiking

Itinerary

Day 01
Lima

Home - Lima

Hotel: Nobility or similar

Meal: Breakfast: excluding Lunch: excluding Dinner: excluding

Upon arrival our staff will welcome you and transfer you to your hotel. They will be given a Kit of documents, they will be offered the explanation of the detailed itinerary and will receive assistance for their luggage and for the registration in the hotel. Welcome with Pisco Sour typical Peruvian drink (Only in hotels of 4 * and 5 stars) Rest of the day free for independent activities. Overnight  in Lima.
   

Meal

  • Breakfast: excluding
  • Lunch: excluding
  • Dinner: excluding
Day 02
Lima

Lima

Hotel: Nobility or similar

Meal: Breakfast: including L:Excluded D:Included

Breakfast. In the morning, We will start our tour through the modern residential districts of Miraflores and San Isidro. We will visit the Financial Center, Golf, Olivar, Huaca Pucllana, a pre-Inca ceremonial temple in the form of a pyramid that has survived the urban expansion of Lima. We will stop at Amor Park located on the Malecon of Miraflores, from where we will observe the Pacific Ocean. Continuing our tour, we will go to the Historic Center of Lima, Where you will appreciate more than fifty monuments and colonial buildings, standing out the Paseo de la Republica.  We will visit Plaza San Martín, its balconies and old mansions, the Plaza Mayor and its most important buildings such as the Government Palace, the Cathedral of Lima, the Archbishop's Palace and Municipal, the Desamparados StationConvent and Catacombs of San Francisco We will enter one of the most important convents of the XVII century. We will visit the old Librarythe Choir, the Main Cloister and the underground crypts known as Catacombs. Finishing our tour, you will have the option of staying in the Indian market in Larcomar. Return to the hotel.

In the evening, we will have a delicious dinner at the well-known LA Bistecca restaurant. Overnight  in Lima.

 



Optional: Excursion to the Magic Water Circuit (Tuesday to Sunday)

In the evening, visit the impressive Circuit Magico de las Aguas, located in the center of the city of Lima. This park, inaugurated in 1929 and resumed in 2007, consists of thirteen illuminated water fountains, which makes it the largest set of fountains in the world, which is why it is inscribed in the book of Record Guiness. The main source is the "Magic Fountain" which starts running a stream of water 80 meters high. Return to the hotel.

  

Visiting Attractions

  • Huaca Pucllana Huaca Pucllana
  • Basílica y Convento de San Francisco de Lima Basílica y Convento de San Francisco de Lima
  • San Isidro San Isidro
  • Miraflores Miraflores

Meal

  • Breakfast: including
  • L:Excluded
  • D:Included
Day 03
Lima

Lima

Hotel: Nobility or similar

Meal: Breakfast: including Lunch: including Dinner: including

Breakfast. In the morning we will make a Gastronomic Tour where we will enjoy pleasant moments in the company of Ceviche and Pisco Sour, typical products of Peruvian cuisine that seduce the most demanding palates in the world. Participate in this interesting and varied tour that includes from the selection of ingredients to the tasting, going through the detailed explanations and private lessons taught by well-known Chefs and Bartenders and logically including an assortment and delicious lunch in the exclusive restaurant at the end of the tour return to the hotel.
In the evening, we will transfer to the Huaca Pucllana Restaurant where we will enjoy our dinner and we will have an exclusive view of the Pyramid of Huaca Pucllana. Overnight in Lima.
 

Meal

  • Breakfast: including
  • Lunch: including
  • Dinner: including
Day 04
Lima

Lima - Cusco

Hotel: Xima Cusco or similar

Meal: Breakfast: including Lunch: excluding Dinner: including

Breakfast. Free morning for independent activities.

(* Please note that regarding the flight from Lima to Cusco, you need to arrive in Cusco before 10:30am so that you can acclimatize to the altitude and have lunch and then in the afternoon do the complete city tour that begins around 12:00pm. Tickets are at your own expense)

In the afternoon, (Aprox 12:00) Visit of the imperial city of Cusco.

We will go to the Plaza de Armas of Cusco, Awqaypata or plaza of the warrior was called in time of the Incas. We enter the Cathedral, which treasures invaluable colonial works and paintings, like the Cross that arrived with the first conquerors. We will continue to the Korikancha, Temple to the god Inti, the Sun, on which the Church of Santo Domingo was built, the chronicles tell that this temple was covered with gold in Inca times. Then we will ascend the archaeological park of Sacsayhuaman, and visit Q'enqo, ancient temple of Puma and where you can see an altar for sacrifices in the inner part of a huge rock; Tambomachay, sacred sources of life and health; Puca Pucará, watchman who took care of entering the city; And the fortress of Sacsayhuaman, beautiful place that radiates peace and tranquility, we will admire the enormous rocks of up to 4 meters of height, that were used in its construction. Returno to Cusco. Overnight in Cusco.

 

 

Visiting Attractions

  • Korikancha Temple Korikancha Temple
  • Cusco Old Town Cusco Old Town
  • Sacsaywaman Sacsaywaman

Meal

  • Breakfast: including
  • Lunch: excluding
  • Dinner: including
Day 05
Cusco

Cusco

Hotel: Xima Cusco or similar

Meal: Breakfast: including Lunch: including Dinner: including

Breakfast. In the morning we will do our gastronomic cusco tour around the city. We start the tour in the traditional market of San Pedro, where we will visit the facilities of the market in a "friendly route" and we will be able to know and taste the typical gastronomy of Cusco. Then we will go to the Restaurant where our cooking class ready to prepare our representative dishes, which will be made with the products selected in the tour by the market. At the end of our cooking class, we will go to the restaurant halls to taste the dishes prepared by you and the chef.

In the evening we will enjoy our dinner in the Limo restaurant, a must for lovers of Peruvian haute cuisine and environments that combine tradition and contemporary design with other exciting experiences. Return to the hotel. Overnight  in Cusco.
 

Meal

  • Breakfast: including
  • Lunch: including
  • Dinner: including
Day 06
Cusco

Cusco -Sacred Valley

Hotel: Del Pilar Ollantaytambo or similar

Meal: Breakfast: including Lunch: including Dinner: including

Breakfast. Tour to the Sacred Valley of the Incas taking the road to Pisac. We will make a stop along the way to enjoy a classic view of the meandering Urubamba River through the different carpet of the fields. We arrive at the colorful market of Pisac, where we will have free time to interact with the villagers and artisans, and make purchases of beautiful crafts and souvenirs. We will continue our trip and arrive at Tunupa Restaurant to enjoy lunch. Then we will visit Ollantaytambo, attractive town of Inca origin with remarkable canals and cobbled streets. At the height, the rise of an impressive ceremonial center of water worship and a fortress that protected access to the bottom of the valley. Transfer to the hotel in the Sacred Valley.



In the evening, having dinner at the hotel. Overnight  in Sacred Valley.

 

Visiting Attractions

  • Pisac Market Pisac Market
  • Ollantaytambo Ollantaytambo

Meal

  • Breakfast: including
  • Lunch: including
  • Dinner: including
Day 07
Urubamba

Sacred Valley - Machu Picchu - Cusco

Hotel: Xima Cusco or similar

Meal: Breakfast: including Lunch: including Dinner: including

Breakfast. Transfer to Ollantaytambo train station. Departure to the village of Machu Picchu, located at the base of the mountain where the Sacred Citadel of the Incas "Machu Picchu" is located. Upon arrival in Machu Picchu Pueblo, our collaborators will assist you to board the ecological bus that will take you to the sacred citadel. On the route you can see a spectacular view of the canyon that forms the Urubamba River. We will enter the citadel and we will enter by its terraces, stairs, ceremonial precincts and places of dwelling. Then after the guided tour, you will have free time to explore the place on your own, relax or meditate. At the appropriate time, we will have our Buffet Lunch. Afterwards we will descend to the town of Machu Picchu to board our train back to Poroy. Upon arrival our staff will wait for you at the station, from where we will transfer you to your hotel. Farewell dinner at the renowned Cicciolina restaurant, which seeks to create sensations from the front door as they have created a cozy atmosphere, where you will spend a pleasant time, with first class service and surprising flavors. Return to the hotel Overnight in Cusco.

Note: We choose one of the following routes to explore. (The route will be randomly assigned based on the ticket availability.)

Circuito 1 – Ruta terraza Superior

Circuito 1 – Ruta Portada Intipunku

Circuito 1 – Ruta Puente Inka

Circuito 2- Ruta CLasico Diseñada

Circuito 2- Terraza Inferior


 



 

Tips:
The round-trip from Cusco takes 8 hours and the day's itinerary is quite packed, which can be physically demanding. You'll be departing early and returning late, as the one-way drive takes about 4 hours each way. Additionally, you'll need to walk and explore for around 3 hours that day. Please consider your fitness level when deciding whether to join the tour.

Visiting Attractions

  • The Archeological Site in Machu Picchu The Archeological Site in Machu Picchu

Meal

  • Breakfast: including
  • Lunch: including
  • Dinner: including
Day 08
Cusco

Cusco/Lima - Home

Meal: Breakfast: including Lunch: excluding Dinner: excluding

Breakfast. In time, transfer to the airport to board your flight to Lima with international connection.
 

Meal

  • Breakfast: including
  • Lunch: excluding
  • Dinner: excluding
Please note that order of day-to-day itinerary is adjustable depending on tour start day.

Own Expenses

Day Activity Price Additional Information
D2 Magic Water Circuit $38.00/Person Group tour
  • All mandatory fees must be paid in cash to the tour guide and tickets cannot be pre-purchased separatedly.
  • Any optional activities you wish to join must be paid to your tour guide in cash.

Pick-up Details / Transfers

【Airport Pickup】
We provide 24-hour airport pickup service in Lima Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM).
【Airport Dropoff】
We provide 24-hour airport pickup service in Cusco International Airport (CUZ).
【Important considerations for travel in Peru】
1) Hotel/Airport transfers are 02:30 to 03:00 hours before the flight departure time.
2) Transfers from Hotel, Train Station or Internal 01:00 hour before departure time.
3) The pick-up times from the hotels for the tours are indicated one day before after 6:00 p.m., passengers must be waiting in the lobby about 15 minutes in advance at the indicated time.
4) Regarding tours for your reference:
- Lima
approx 08:00 am or 2:00 pm
- Cusco
City Tour approx 12:00 noon
Sacred Valley approx 07:00 am
Machu Picchu approx 04:00 am

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Package Includes

    • All the transfers indicated in the itinerary
    • All meals specified in Itinerary
    • All entrance fees to the above mentioned excursions
    • Train ticket EXPEDITION Poroy / Machu Picchu / Poroy
    • Bus ticket Aguas Calientes- Machu Picchu - Aguas Calientes
    • All applicable taxes
    • All English guided tours as described in the itinerary
    • Complete assistance
    • Souvenir
    • In Lima
      * Transfers Airport /Hotel/Airport/ Bus station /Hotel/Airport and assistance
      * Panoramic tour of the colonial and modern city - Regular
      * Gastronomic Tour with lunch in the exclusive restaurant– Regular
      * Dinner at  LA Bistecca restaurant with transfers
      * Dinner in Huaca Pucllana restaurant with transfers
      * Half-day City Tour colonial & Modern - Regular
      * 3 nights of lodging in Lima with breakfast and taxes
    • In Cusco
      * Transfers Airport/Hotel /Train station/Hotel/Airport and assistance
      * Excursion to the city of Cusco and visit to the archaeological complex of Sacsayhuaman (Four Ruins) – Regular
      * Gastronomic tour with visit to San Pedro Market – Regular
      * Dinner at Map Café Restaurant with transfers
      * Dinner in Limo Restaurant with transfers
      * Dinner in Cicciolina Restaurant with transfers
      * 3 nights of lodging in Cusco with breakfast and taxes
    • In Machu Picchu
      * Reception and assistance in boarding and departure at the Poroy train station and Machu Picchu Pueblo
      * Full day Tour to Machu Picchu with lunch Buffet in Machu Picchu Pueblo (No drinks) - Premium
    • In Sacred Valley of the Incas
      * Lunch at Tunupa restaurant – Regular
      * Dinner at hotel.
      * 1 night of lodging in Sacred Valley with breakfast and taxes

Package Excludes

    • Service Fee for the tour guide or bus driver ($10.00/day/guest)
    • All personal expenses
    • International and domestic flights, including the air tickets in the itinerary
    • Baggage excess
    • Assist Card
    • International or National personal telephone calls
    • Admission or optional tours (prices may vary due to the season, and are subject to the final price on the box office. )

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation made within:

  • 0 - 09 Days Prior to Departure Date - Non-refundable
  • 10 - 12 Days Prior to Departure Date - 25% of total purchase amount can be refunded
  • 13 - 22 Days Prior to Departure Date - 50% of total purchase amount can be refunded
  • 23 - 32 Days Prior to Departure Date - 70% of total purchase amount can be refunded
  • 33 or More Days - 90% of total purchase amount can be refunded

Special Notes

    • Quotation based on individual Paxs Fits in Single, Double and Triple Rooms with regular services (SIB).
    • Confirmation subject to availability.
    • Reservations can only be confirmed when the reservation is firmly requested.
    • There is no blocking of spaces in hotels or services.
    • In the case that there are no seats in the indicated hotels, it will be reserved in hotels of similar category.
    • We recommends the purchase of an international assistance card.
    • Indicate passport or travel document numbers.
    • Passengers must enter passport to obtain the discount of the IGV (Tax of Peru)
    • The price is not valid for holidays like Christmas, New Year, Congress corporate events. This program is subject to alterations without prior notice and availability of places mentioned in the reservation.
    • Shipping and Luggage Policy on Board at Machu Picchu:
      - It is obligatory to present the train ticket with a valid passport or identity card (even for infants and children) with a 30-minute pre-departure at the train station to board the destination of Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu).
      - It is only allowed to embark with a bag or backpack of up to 5 kg in the train for hot waters (Machu Picchu) up to 157 cm (high, width and depth) will not be allowed on the train luggage that are not within the policies indicated , As there are no specific wagons for luggage.
      - Therefore, we suggest that passengers leave their suitcases and travel bags that do not comply with the aforementioned regulations, stored at the hotel reception in Cusco, carrying only a backpack or an extra small bag within the specifications for personal belongings necessary during the night in Cusco. Machu Picchu and / or Aguas Calientes.
      - We request the most attention to the data sent in the reservation request (Full name, Passport, Validity) As the PERU RAIL Train Operator informs that in the case there are more than two wrong information between the reservation data and the documentation (Name, Passport Number) the passenger will not board the train, being necessary the purchase of a new ticket.
    • Documentation Required for External Travel:
      - By determination of ANVISA it is prohibited to embark without the presentation of the International Certificate of Vaccine against Yellow Fever. The vaccine must be placed with a minimum of 10 days before the date of travel.
      - The passenger must carry original identity document within the period of validity issued by the Entity in charge of his country or valid original Passport. We remind that without them the passenger will be prevented from making the visit to Machu Picchu.
      - Resident foreigners: Resident Card (RNE), it is necessary to passport within the period of validity and with the approval of the consulate.
      - Consult the national policies regarding the new instructions and documentation required for shipment with Notebooks, camcorders, etc.
      - The air reservation must be made with minimum anticipation of 08 days before the date of shipment and issued 72 hours before the confirmation of the reservation.
      - The value for children is conditioned to travel with at least one adult and in all cases, you should consult the new regulation established for travel with minors.
      - We inform that any other type of documentation will not be accepted as: MILITARY, DRIVER LICENSE, ETC. As an identification document for the embarkation, being this way that any inconvenience that is caused by not having the required documentation will be of full responsibility of the passenger and will imply the total loss of the trip according to the conditions specified in the travel contract.
    • Cancellation Policy:
      Book the tour 18 Days and more prior to the departure date
      - 32 days and more prior to departure, 90% of total purchase amount will be refunded
      - 22-31 days prior to departure, 75% of total purchase amount will be refunded
      - 17-21 days prior to departure, 50% of total purchase amount will be refunded
      - 9-16 days prior to departure, 25% of total purchase amount will be refunded
      - 8 days and less prior to departure, no refund
      Book the tour 17 Days and less prior to the departure date
      - 17 days and more prior to departure, 90% of total purchase amount will be refunded
      - 10-15 days prior to departure, 70% of total purchase amount will be refunded
      - 6-8 days prior to departure, 50% of total purchase amount will be refunded
      - 5 days and less prior to departure, no refund
    • Amendament Policy
      - When tour confirmed, $40.00 or more amendament fee will be collected each time for any change with 26 days prior to departure date.
      - The changes includes
      • Departure Date
      • Pickup Location ir Time
      • Customer Name (Additional fee may apply)
      • Itinerary (Additional fee may apply)
      • Decrease pax number or change customer (Additional fee may apply)
      • Increase pax number or change customer(Additional fee may apply)
    • Non-refundable Items:
      • If you need air ticket, then air ticket can not be refunded once confirmed;
      • Hotel extention, admission ticket and citypass, once confiremd, no refund.
  • Depending on your arrival time, your hotel room may not be available until the afternoon. Most hotels allow check-in between 1:00pm-3:00pm, however some charge a fee for early check-in. Please check at the hotel desk to see if you may store your luggage at the hotel if you wish to explore the city on your own before check-in.
  • The time we mentioned in the itinerary is for reference only. Please refer to your guide on tour for the actual arrangement. The visiting order and duration might be changed according to actual and practical situation for better service.
  • This tour/activity is overseen by a select local operator in the region. Upon booking your tour or activity and after receiving confirmation, you will be issued an e-ticket detailing the local operator's name and contact information. If you require assistance finding a specific tour, please contact us for more information.
  • Warm reminder when entering South American countries: Valid documents (US green card/Canadian visa/Schengen visa, etc.) with an extension stamp cannot enter the country. Customs only recognizes the validity date printed on the document, and does not recognize additional stamps. (Please refer to official documents for entry policy)

Pricing Info

Your reservation is always subject to confirmation by email, normally within one to two business days.

* Check-in and check-out: The check-in time is from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm and the check-out time is from 10:00 am to 11:00 am.
* Reference hotels:
- First Class Hotels:Nobility (Lima); Xima Cusco (Cusco); Del Pilar Ollantaytambo(Machu Picchu)
- First Superior Class Hotels:Dazzler Lima (Lima); Novotel (Cusco); Casa Andina Private Collection(Machu Picchu)
- Deluxe Class Hotels:El Pardo Double Tree(Lima); JW Marriot Limat (Cusco); Belmond Rio Sagrado(Machu Picchu)

Reservation Info

    1.Immediately after submitting your reservation you will receive a Receipt of Reservation via email.
    2. Within one to two business days of submitting your reservation you will receive a status update email from us. If you need to book an airline ticket, we recommend that you do so after you receive a confirmation of your tour reservation from us.
    3. An E-Ticket will be sent to you via email as soon as details of your reservation are confirmed or your supporting information is received by us. We will provide you with all detailed information about your tour on the E-Ticket. Contact information for local tour provider will be included on E-Ticket for your convenience or re-confirmation purpose if re-confirmation is required.
    4. Simply print your E-Ticket and present it with your valid photo ID on the day of your activity to your tour guide. Please remember E-Ticket is your proof of purchase.

Terms and Conditions

    - Your purchase does not guarantee confirmation. Your purchase will initiate a reservation process. We will confirm with you via email within one to two business days.
    - Prices may vary due to availability. We reserve the right to make price adjustment without prior notice.
    - Please refer to our Standard Amendment, Cancellation and Refund Policy before you make reservation.
    - Please refer to Customer Agreement before you make reservation.
    - Local tour provider reserves the right to make modifications to tour arrangements including order of tour activities, hotel and its location if deemed necessary.

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