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Peru Express Tour – 5 Days

  • Duration: 5 Days
  • English, Spanish

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Explore the Best of Peru, one of the most incredible countries. Discover the Incas cities with its mysteries and magnetism and have a connection with colors, flavors and Peruvian people

Tour Info

  • Duration: 5 Days / 4 Nights
  • Activities: Culinary tours, Outdoor sightseeing
  • Difficulty: Easy, suited for everybody
  • Group Size: Min 1- Max 12 People per group
  • Min Age: 8+ (suggested)
  • Availability: All Year

Itinerary Highlights

  • Enjoy an express evening in Lima for a taste of its world-class food in Miraflores
  • Scenic flight to the famous Sacred Valley of the Incas for a sightseeing on Pisaq and Ollantaytambo
  • Take the classic guided walking tour of Cusco’s most historical sights
  • Join a local guide for a private tour of Machu Picchu, take the optional Museum visit or go for the Mandor Waterfall & Gardens

Itinerary

Day 1 Lima Arrival (D)

Lima and its contrasts, with its friendly and always smiling people, with its colonial and modern zones, with all what you need to know of a cosmopolitan capital city and with one of the best cuisines of the world

On your arrival, a View Peru representative will warmly welcome you into the city of kings: Lima, then you will be transferred to your hotel

On the way along your representative you will review your amazing program of the following days and all the questions you may have will be answered. The rest of the day will be yours to explore of the city at your leisure.

By the evening, you will be taken to make a taste of the delicious dinning in Lima to an exclusive restaurant. When you finished you will be transferred back to your hotel to rest for the adventures ahead.

Day 2 From The Coast To The Andes (L, D)

Arrive to what you have never thought you were going to live and see.  Cusco could be one of the cities that you at least have to be one time in your life.  Cusco experiences are more than amazing

Upon your arrival to Cusco, you will be greeted at the airport by your guide. Together, the adventure begins as we take you to the Sacred Valley, which else being extremely beautiful has a lower altitude than Cusco city. As soon as we head to Pisac you will encounter a colorful and cheerful market that lays in the middle of the town. This market is famous as the locals bring different products with vibrant colors and materials such as wool, alpaca, blankets, besides delicate jewelry and carved gourds; this is the perfect opportunity to purchase some souvenirs. Also you will visit the ruins that holds the same name as the town and your guide will give you a deeper explanation on the history and used of the place. Later, you will be delighted by your exquisite lunch prepared out of local products that had been cultivated in the Sacred Valley. Once you have finish lunch another impressive site await us. The fortress of Ollantaytambo, with its beautiful terraces stands, once again our knowledgeable guide will explain the secrets and theories behind the massive structure and cobblestone paths. By the evening, you will be taken to enjoy a delicious dinner, afterwards the rest of the evening is yours to perhaps indulge in some restorative massages or just explore the city on your own.

Day 3 Private Machu Picchu (B, L)

Find one of the wonders of the world at more than 7,000 feet above sea level in the Andes Mountains; find history, culture, archaeology, architecture; find special feelings, special images, special emotions and discovering’s

Finally, the most expected day has come. After you have finished breakfast you will be taken to Ollantaytambo train station, for you to board an exclusive wagon that will take you through the Sacred Valley and then head towards the humid forest that is Aguas Calientes. Once you arrived, you will have to take the bus that leads to Machu Picchu entrance, also where your guide will be waiting for you to start this amazing adventure together, please note that the lines must be longer than expected but keep in mind that the rewards is certainly worth it.

Enjoy and make the most of this 2 hours guided tour and immerse on the Incas culture and incredible theories behind this amazing citadel and World Wonder. After your visit you have the chance to take on a short hike toward Huayna Picchu Mountain to access more panoramic views, further more you can also opt to hike the Machu Picchu mountain that offers a more peaceful and less crowded walk. Please take into consideration that this hikes are unguided and have an extra coast, if you would like to include this please consult with your travel specialist a this must be booked far in advanced. By the early afternoon, a delightful buffet lunch will be awaiting you at Sanctuary Lodge, indulge yourself to taste the dishes on display. After you have finished lunch, we will return down to Aguas Calientes town, for you to board with tranquility your train back to Cusco.

On your arrival, our View Latin America representative will be ready to transfer you at your hotel for you to rest after a long but rewarding day.

Day 4 Cusco Walking Tour & Market Visit (B, D)

A mix of history, Catholicism and archaeology with colorful experiences and flavors and learn how one chef prepare the delicious Peruvian food and prove again why is our food one of the best of the world

Today once you have enjoyed breakfast, your guide will greet you and together start your walk through the cobblestone Cusco streets. Firstly, you will visit the Main Square where your well informed guide share with you details on the history and architecture of the beautiful Cathedral and more. Then you will move to Regocijo Square and San Francisco Convent while you learn how the city of Cusco has developed over the years.

Our next stop then will be cheerful San Pedro Market, once there you will be shown around the variety of products that reside in the different stalls, surely your guide will provide more insight on the products that are offered here and you can also take on the opportunity to purchase some souvenirs for your loved ones’ back home.

By the late afternoon, you will be taken to immerse yourself on the Peruvian gastronomy world as you take a small and intimate cooking class, led by amazing chefs where you can measure your cuisine skills and definitely learn more about its history and secrets. All that while you cook a delicious Peruvian dish, accompanying that by a Pisco Sour…the perfect dinner. Once you have finished, your View Latin America representative will escort you back to your hotel.

Day 5 Peru Leisure Suggestions

Well, nothing can erase everything you have experienced and lived.  The peruvian experience will remain for a very long time in your memory up to the moment that you decide to come back!

After your last delicious breakfast at your hotel, this amazing journey has finally come to an end, your representative will take you to the airport at the most suitable time according to your flight schedule.

Price Includes

  • 4 nights in our handpicked hotels
  • All private tours and activities with an English speaking Guide
  • All indicated pick-ups and transfers in private vehicle
  • Meals indicated: B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner
  • Round trip train tickets in a comfortable wagon
  • All entrance fees

Price Excludes

  • International flights and airport taxes
  • Domestic flights
  • Meals not indicated
  • Additional and personal expenses, such as extra transportation, laundry, telephone calls, snacks, etc.
  • Travel insurance
  • Gratuities

Practical Info & Recommendations

  • Airfare is available to be booked by View Peru
  • The visit to Machu Picchu Museum and Mandor Botanical Gardens are completely optional and on your own. For more insights you can book a Guide with us (additional fees aply)
  • If you wish to include the hike to Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Moountains, please send us en enquiry to check availability and book spots at extra cost. Note that these hiles do not include a Guide.
  • Cancellation Policies: Please consult our Flexible Booking and Conditions of Sale

Value-Added Services that you will receive with us:

  • EXPERTISE We have a expert team of travel specialists, who have all turned their passion for travel into a vocation. Between them, they have visited nearly every corner of Peru and Bolivia.
  • FLEXIBILITY We curate tailor-made, truly individual travel experiences for our clients. View Peru America approach leaves our travellers with unforgettable memories. 24/7
  • ASSISTANCE At every stage of your holiday, from inception to conclusion, a View Peru hand will be there to guide you.
  • WE ARE THE OPERATORS View Peru is the Operator of all your experiences in Peru and Bolivia, This ensures a seamless holiday experience.
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