Independent Machu Picchu & Cusco Getaway
Independent Machu Picchu & Cusco Getaway
4 Days
Visiting: Cusco, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, South America
Tour operator:
Tour code:
ISP1-2023
Group Type:
Independent
Guide Type:
Self Guided
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Activities:
From:
$1359
$1321 (USD)
The Big ADVENTURE Sale: -$37
Tour Overview
If your independent spirit is filling your dreams with new heights in adventure, just point your compass south to soar higher in the Andes and the heart of Peru. This Independence by Globus vacation in South America shares the spectacular sights of magnificent Machu Picchu – the “Lost City of the Incas.” Your Peruvian vacation begins in Cusco where you’ll begin with on an overnight adventure through the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Next stop, Machu Picchu! Board the Vistadome train to Aguas Calientes before ascending the mountain to Machu Picchu. Take the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to watch the sunrise over Machu Picchu and see the mile-long aqueduct, holy houses, and remarkable temple ruins. You’ll also explore a wealth of ancient ruins that defy explanation and encounter the captivating cultures that live on in the Sacred Valley and Cusco. Timeless temples, textiles, and tantalizing dishes are all on the menu on this free-spirited sojourn in Peru, including the I-time you crave to explore the extraordinary culture of Peru on your own. Truly a dream come true!
Itinerary
Day 1: Cusco,Sacred Valley
Location: Cusco, Sacred Valley
Meals Included: Lunch
• Arrive in Cusco where you will be met by your Local Host. (Please arrive no later than 11 am.) • Together, embark on a private tour into the Urubamba Valley and the Sacred Valley of the Incas for lunch. • Visit the market town of Pisac, where you can buy handmade rugs, alpaca sweaters, and jewelry at bargain prices. • At the other end of the valley, visit Ollantaytambo to see some of the finest examples of Inca masonry. • Stay overnight in the Sacred Valley.
Day 2: Sacred Valley,Machu Picchu,Cusco
Location: Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, Cusco
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
• This morning, transfer to the Ollanta train station where you will board the Vistadome Train. Embark on a short journey through the lush Urubamba Valley to Aguas Calientes, the town at the base of the mountain where Machu Picchu, the “Lost City of the Incas,” is located. • Upon arrival, transfer to a motorcoach for the ascent to the legendary ruins high above the steep valley overlaid with dense tropical jungle. On a guided tour, explore this intact fortress with its temple remains, holy houses, and mile-long aqueduct. Your Local Guide will bring you closer to the lives and mysteries still hidden in these amazing structures built by the Pre-Columbian masters of this sacred land. • Later this afternoon, return by train to Cusco, the ancient capital of the Incas.
Day 3: Cusco
Location: Cusco
Meals Included: Breakfast
Day 4: Cusco
Location: Cusco
Meals Included: Breakfast
Your vacation ends after breakfast this morning.
UNESCO Sites
City of Cusco|Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu
Meals
Buffet breakfast daily; 2 lunches
Notes
Guests will be met at the Cusco airport by the Local Host to begin the included sightseeing on day 1. Therefore, arrival transfers are included for all guests. We recommend that you schedule flights to arrive no later than 11 am due to included sightseeing on this day.Travelers Notes: Maximum elevation on vacation is 12,000 ft.
Accommodation
Sacred Valley:Casa Andina Premium Valle Sagrado Hotel and VillasCusco:Casa Andina Premium Cusco
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For over 90 years.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please contact us for latest Covid-19 policies
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Travel documents, including any air tickets, itineraries, and other information, are available approximately two to three weeks prior to departure provided full payment has been received.
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
The Globus Lighthouse Project - an illuminating initiative where we can all come together to tread lightly and give generously for the globe's greater good. Globus, along with sister companies Avalon Waterways and Cosmos, invite our travellers and partners to help us in supporting causes that provide for a more sustainable planet and a brighter tomorrow.
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