8-Day Ancient and Colonial Cusco Tour from Lima: Chinchero, Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu | Round Trip Train to Machu Picchu
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Departure CityLima
End CityCusco
Duration8 days
LanguageEnglish Live, Spanish Live
Tour ThemesCultural & Historical
Guide TypeGuided Tour
Group SizeSmall Group
Activity LevelEasy
Highlights
• Lima: A UNESCO World Heritage Site where history meets modernity. The colonial old town, set beside the Pacific Ocean, exudes a charming bohemian vibe.
• Chinchero: Known as the "Town of the Rainbow," featuring cobblestone streets, ancient terraces, a vibrant artisan market, and a colonial church built atop Inca ruins.
• Machu Picchu: The legendary "Lost City of the Incas" perched high in the Andes, offering stunning mountain views and a glimpse into the Inca's mysterious past.
• Chinchero: Known as the "Town of the Rainbow," featuring cobblestone streets, ancient terraces, a vibrant artisan market, and a colonial church built atop Inca ruins.
• Machu Picchu: The legendary "Lost City of the Incas" perched high in the Andes, offering stunning mountain views and a glimpse into the Inca's mysterious past.
Itinerary
D1
Home - Lima
at selected hotel or similar
B: Excluded, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedD2
Lima: City tour and Larco Museum
at selected hotel or similar B: Included, L: Excluded, D: Excluded
Larco Museum
D3
Itinerary departing before January 2, 2026: Lima - Cusco - Sacred Valley: Museum Inkariy
Itinerary departing from January 2, 2026: Lima - Sacred Valley
at selected hotel or similar B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedD4
Sacred Valley: Chinchero, Ollantaytambo and Living Museum of Yucay
at selected hotel or similar B: Included, L: Included, D: Excluded
Chinchero
Living Museum of Yucay
Ollantaytambo
D5
Sacred Valley - Machu Picchu - Cusco
at selected hotel or similar B: Included, L: Included, D: Excluded
Machu Picchu
D6
Cusco: City tour and nearby archaeological sites
at selected hotel or similar B: Included, L: Excluded, D: Excluded
Sacsayhuaman
Tambomachay
D7
Cusco: Day at leisure
at selected hotel or similar B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedD8
Cusco - Home
B: Included, L: Excluded, D: Excluded Note: Please note that order of day-to-day itinerary is adjustable depending on tour start day.
Meeting & Transfer Info
Transfer Info
Time limit for providing flight information:
Kindly submit your flight details at least 7 days in advance of the group joining date. Failure to do so may result in an unsuccessful arrangement of the transfer service.
What’s Included
Includes
- Shared services operated with a guide in Spanish and English
- Two nights of accommodation in Lima, three nights of accommodation in Cusco and two nights of accommodation in the Sacred Valley
- Daily breakfast at the hotel from 2
- Lunch on day 4 in the Sacred Valley and day 5 in Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu town)
- Private transfers from and to the airport
- Shared transfers from and to the train stations
- Round trip train to Machu Picchu: for Standard and Superior categories (Voyager or Expedition). For Luxury category (Vistadome or 360°) is considered
- All the activities mentioned in the programme: Casa Aliaga, Cathedral and Larco Museum in Lima; Coricancha Temple, Cathedral, Sacsayhuamán, Qenqo, Puca Pucará and Tambomachay in Cusco; Living Museum of Yucay, Chinchero, Ollantaytambo; Machu Picchu on day 3; Cusco Tourist Ticket (BTC ticket) included
Excludes
- Expenses of a personal nature, beverages and meals not stated in the programme
- Tips for driver and guide
- Additional optional visits
- Mandatory supplementary for special dates like Easter Holidays, Inti Raymi, National Holidays, Christmas and New Year's mentioned separately
- International flights to Peru
- Domestic flights (we advise booking the first flights in the morning)
- Mandatory fee: Airport Use Fee (TUUA) at Jorge Chávez International Airport (Lima)
Cancellation Policy
- Cancellation Made Within 17 days prior to departure, No Refund
- Cancellation Made Within 18 days to 47 days prior to departure, Refund 75% of total purchase amount
- Cancellation Made 48 or more days prior to departure, Refund 90% of total purchase amount
* Once order is confirmed, our company will promptly purchase the tickets in case of the limited availability. Please note that tickets cannot be refunded or changed after purchase! Refunds will be calculated based on the remaining amount after deducting the cost of the tickets.
* The entrance to Machu Picchu or any other ticket purchase outside this time range, is not considered within these cancellation fees. Once it is issued, a 100% cost of the ticket will be charged.
* The tickets to Machu Picchu will be purchased as soon as we have the passenger's information. Once purchased, in case of cancellation, the 100% cost of the ticket will be charged.
* In case of no-shows (defined according to hotel policy), there will be a surcharge of 18% (IGV - General Sales Tax) in addition to the rate.
* Groups with over 17 passengers or Incentive Groups may have special cancellation policies depending to the hotels used.
Special Notes
- ENTRANCE & GUIDE:
- The first entrance to the citadel requires the mandatory accompaniment of a guide. Please note that the guided tour lasts approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes.
- The route to visit the Machu Picchu citadel and schedules are subject to availability.
- To preserve the Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu, as well as its status as a World Heritage Site, the Ministry of Culture has established different circuits to visit it. We will ensure that your visit to the archaeological site is a memorable experience. However, please remember that Circuit 2 or Circuit 3 will be assigned subject to availability.
- For the purchase of tickets to Machu Picchu it is necessary to send full name, date of birth, nationality, passport number of passengers, which must match the current passport that will be used for the trip. It is important to take into account that the entrance tickets to the citadel are non-refundable from the time of purchase. - LUGGAGES:
- If passengers spend the night in the Sacred Valley, We will take care of transferring the luggage to the hotel in Cusco. On the other hand, if they stay in Cusco, the luggage will remain in the hotel storage.
- Carry the same document that you presented to the agency, given that train tickets and entrance to Machu Picchu will be issued with this information.
- In all train services to Machu Picchu, the passenger may carry only hand luggage (backpack, bag or briefcase) of no more than 8 kg/ 17.6 lb lb 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) - RECOMMENDATIONS FOR TRAVELLING WHILE CARING FOR THE ENVIRONMENT AND CULTURE
- Do not feed or buy wild animals, always try to keep your distance.
- Avoid buying endemic plants and products derived from endangered species.
- Minimize water use; don't leave the tap or shower running.
- Reduce energy usage: Turn off lights, air conditioning, and unplug your charger when not in use.
- Reduce plastic use: choose to refill your water bottle and recycle single-use ones.
- Avoid using sprays, including repellents, sunscreens, sunblocks, etc.
- Ask permission before taking someone's photo.
- Do not include minors in photographs.
- Be respectful of local beliefs and traditions.
- Please respect the instructions for preserving material heritage. - VIRTUAL ASSISTANT FOR AUTOMATIC COMMUNICATION
- By providing us with your passengers' email and telephone number with access to WhatsApp, they will receive informative communications about their journey. This includes:
- A message 7 days before their arrival in Peru with: our presentation, travel recommendations, map and general information about their trip (only by email).
- The day before the trip, they will receive the details of their first day in Peru, the airport map, our contact 24/7 and will be able to review their complete itinerary.
- During the trip, they will receive a daily mail with the itinerary and pick-up times for the next day.
- 24 hours after leaving Peru, they will receive an email thanking them for their visit with a survey to evaluate our services. Results can be shared with the international travel agency.
- Email messages can be customized with your company logo.
- Additionally, they will be able to interact with our chatbot to resolve any doubts through WhatsApp. - TERMS AND CONDITIONS
- FREESALE.
- CUT-OFF or RELEASE: 0 days
- All rates are per person and apply to foreign passengers only.
- Pick-up times for shared service visits are for reference only and may have a waiting time of 30 minutes.
- Rates do not apply to residents with a stay longer than 60 days or to corporate passengers (from 4 nights or more in Lima).
- Reservations must include each passenger's full name, nationality, passport number, age and date of birth.
- Early arrival on day 1 does not guarantee the availability of hotel rooms. Standard check-in times apply, unless additional nights of accommodations are purchased to ensure immediate access to rooms.
- Our accommodation rates include breakfast. Breakfasts have assigned schedules according to the policies of each hotel establishment, being generally between 06:00 – 10:00; if the passenger has a transfer or withdraw before the assigned time, the passenger will lose this benefit, not being able to be compensated in another hotel. The services of Room Service or of a box breakfast have an additional cost and don't compensate the breakfast that can't be served.
- For reservations with train services to Machu Picchu, the seats are assigned according to the availability of the car. Locations can only be arranged after the ticket has been issued. - * The entrance to Machu Picchu or any other ticket purchase outside this time range, is not considered within these cancellation fees. Once it is issued, a 100% cost of the ticket will be charged.
- * The tickets to Machu Picchu will be purchased as soon as we have the passenger's information. Once purchased, in case of cancellation, the 100% cost of the ticket will be charged.
- * In case of no-shows (defined according to hotel policy), there will be a surcharge of 18% (IGV - General Sales Tax) in addition to the rate.
- * Groups with over 17 passengers or Incentive Groups may have special cancellation policies depending to the hotels used.
- INFORMATION ABOUT THE ENTRANCE IN PERU
Confirm with your embassy if you need a VISA to enter Peru (or any other country included in your itinerary). We're not responsible if a guest does not have all the necessary documentation to enter the country. The foreigner who travels to Peru must ensure that the validity of his passport is not less than six months to enter the national territory. - GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
We recommend comfortable and light clothing for visiting the coastal areas of Peru and warm clothes for the high Andean area. Visitors are not advised to wear sleeves shirts, shorts, short skirts or short clothing when visiting religious temples or official buildings. Sunscreen, sunglasses, hat and mosquito repellent can be very useful during your stay. - RECOMMENDATIONS FOR TRANSFERS
Passengers are entitled to carry up to 20 kg of luggage in the hold and 5 kg in hand luggage. The excess will be allowed according to the capacity of the bus and will have an additional cost. - DISCLAIMER
We're not responsible in case of unexpected events such as strikes, climate change or natural disasters. We acts as an intermediary for the reservation of services, so that it can't be held responsible for the quality or suitability of services, death, injury, illness, damage, accident, loss, theft, or loss of good, delay or any other irregularity arising directly or indirectly from the provision of services by suppliers.
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.
Yellow Fever Vaccination Requirement: If you have traveled to or transited through yellow fever-endemic regions including East African countries (excluding Tanzania) or South American countries, either before or after your trip, you may be required to present a valid yellow fever vaccination certificate. This requirement can apply not only for joining tours but also for certain flights or entry into specific countries. For more details, please refer to the official site: : Yellow Fever Risk Areas - Fit for Travel
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