Explore the Wonders of Machu Picchu

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This trip showcases the best of Peru’s history, culture and landscape in five days, and is complemented by excellent regional cuisine and the finest accommodations. Explore the mystical ruins and misty peaks of Machu Picchu, voted one of the new Seven Wonders of the World, with our local expert guides. Go off the beaten path to classic Incan ruins at Pisac, w...
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Take in the magic of Machu Picchu, the mysterious Inca citadel, at the measured pace it deserves
    • Explore Cusco, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and one of the most beautiful Spanish colonial cities in the Americas
    • Stroll the splendid Inca ruins at Pisac and feast on a gourmet picnic in the stunning Sacred Valley
    • Experience the surreal salt pans of Maras, where salt is still collected as it has been for centuries

What's this trip about?

    This trip showcases the best of Peru’s history, culture and landscape in five days, and is complemented by excellent regional cuisine and the finest accommodations. Explore the mystical ruins and misty peaks of Machu Picchu, voted one of the new Seven Wonders of the World, with our local expert guides. Go off the beaten path to classic Incan ruins at Pisac, wander the fine stonework plazas of Cusco, and follow scenic trails to beautiful hill-top villages. Mountain Travel Sobek has been leading trips to Machu Picchu for over 40 years, with adventures designed to immerse travelers in the breathtaking natural beauty of the Sacred Valley of the Incas.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - max of 16 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityLima
End CityCusco

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Nature & Wildlife
  • National Parks

Destinations

Activities

  • Culture
  • Hiking
  • Historic Sightseeing
  • History
  • Nature
  • Ruins & Archaeology

Min Group Size

  • Min Group Size: 4

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 16

Trip includes

    • Expert leadership
    • Accommodations as noted in itinerary (or similar)
    • If applicable, tent or safari accommodations and all arrangements in the field, including camp and cook staffs,
    • Comfortable and roomy two-person tents, kitchen and dining tents, and other community equipment
    • Meals as noted in the itinerary
    • Airport transfers
    • Sightseeing as noted in the itinerary
    • Ground transportation
    • Additional guides and porters where necessary
    • Tips for lodge, hotel, or camp staff
    • Entrance fees and permits, unless noted separately in costs
    • Basic medical and evacuation insurance

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1: Morning flight to Cusco and transfer to Sacred Valley

Meals: Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Aranwa Hotel at Sacred Valley

Arrive in Lima in the morning to catch a one-hour flight to Cusco, where you’ll be met by your trip leader and transferred to your hotel in the Sacred Valley. The group will enjoy a hea...

Day 2: Sacred Valley, Chinchero, Maras & Moray

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Aranwa Hotel at Sacred Valley

Today you’ll take a scenic drive from the valley to a highland plateau to visit the market town of Chinchero (12,398'). En route, you’ll pass through farmland a reas with a p...

Day 3: Pumamaraca, Ollantaytambo & Machu Picchu

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel

On Day 3, the group will get off the beaten path and go high into the Andes to the village of Huilloc. Here you’ll observe the native Quechua way of life, where crops a...

Day 4: Machu Picchu

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

Accommodation: Palacio del Inka-Cusco

Today, you’ll wake early to experience the morning light over Machu Picchu’s enigmatic ruins. Perched 2,000 feet above the Urubamba River, this “lost city” includes a fascinating complex of...

Day 5: Cusco & Home

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

After breakfast, you'll enjoy a guided tour of the city with an introduction to the illustrious history of the Inca civilization. Enchanting red-roofed Cusco was the ancient capital of the vast Inca Empire. The city is an intriguing blend of Inca and Spanish colonial ...

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Dates & Availability

Price From $2,995
Price per day$599
Single supplement (single occupancy)$800
Last Updated: 10/26/2018

Tier Pricing

Adventure travel works best with a small group of people. In order to operate these small groups, our trips are priced according to the number of full-price passengers on the trip. (Mountain Travel Sobek staff, trip doctors, and other discounted travelers are excluded from the count for this purpose.) We initially invoice you at the highest tier level price (the smallest group size we can operate). If the price drops due to an increase in group size, you will be refunded the difference.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

Check Current Availability, prices, specials with MT Sobek (Mountain Travel Sobek).

The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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First, let me say our tour guide Tomomi S. is hands down THE best tour guide I’ve ever had - knowledgeable, fun and made great efforts to ensure that we were comfor...

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Dec 2019

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Spectacular scenery

Spectacular scenery, great hiking, and fascinating conversations with...

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Dec 2019

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Truly enjoyable

Thanks to MT Sobek this trip was seamless and truly enjoyable. The accommodations, logistics, and guides were all excellent. I always felt safe, cared for, and well ...

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • International airfare
    • Meals not noted on itinerary
    • Insurance other than basic medical and evacuation insurance
    • Optional tipping to leader, guides and local staff
    • Excess baggage charges
    • Airport taxes (international—varies by location)
    • Cost of medical immunizations and items of a personal
    • Nature (sodas, alcoholic beverages, laundry, etc).

Accommodation

Aranwa Hotel at Sacred Valley — Sacred Valley

Aranwa Sacred Valley Hotel & Wellness is built on a 17th-century colonial hacienda near the Vilcanota River, just an hour outside of Cusco and 30 minutes from Ollantaytambo train station; on the route to Machu Picchu. The hotel offers rooms that range from simple yet modern standard rooms to grand suites decorated in an elegant colonial style. However, it's the scenery that takes center stage here, with sweeping views of the snow-capped mountains framing this exquisite picture. The hotel features several food and drink options, as well as a first-class spa that combines modern techniques with ancient Andean methods.

 

Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel — Aguas Calientes

A luxury boutique hotel just steps from the train, but a secluded natural paradise. Located in the small town of Aguas Calientes on the banks of the Urubamba River, the Pueblo Hotel was rated by Travel + Leisure readers  as a top 500 hotel of the world in 2006. Rustic elegance distinguishes the private bungalows, each with its own fireplace, and the lush gardens are home to orchids, exotic birds and other flora and fauna. Check out this fantastic video introducing Inkaterra

 

Palacio del Inka-Cusco — Cusco

Housed in a 500-year old mansion, the exquisite Palacio del Inka is located in the historic center of Cusco. Just a five-minute walk from the main square and less than a mile from museums, markets, and restaurants, Palacio del Inka puts the best of Cusco at your fingertips. The rooms are beautifully appointed, decorated with Peruvian art, handcrafted furnishings and modern conveniences and comforts such as LED TV, high-speed Internet access, and Starwood Hotels' signature Luxury Collection beds—among the most comfortable you'll ever sleep in. If you have time, enjoy a relaxing day at the spa, which offers idigenous treatments and a therapy pool.

Transportation & Flights

Air Travel Airfare is not included in the land cost of our trips. For air reservations, we recommend you contact the airlines directly, either by phone or the Internet. In addition, many travelers elect to use their “frequent flyer” miles when traveling with us. But please check with our staff before purchasing or obtaining your tickets. We need to verify your arrival and departure schedule and ensure we have enough participants to operate the trip.,

Transportation & flights

Air Travel Airfare is not included in the land cost of our trips. For air reservations, we recommend you contact the airlines directly, either by phone or the Internet. In addition, many travelers elect to use their “frequent flyer” miles when traveling with us. But please check with our staff before purchasing or obtaining your tickets. We need to verify your arrival and departure schedule and ensure we have enough participants to operate the trip.
Cancellation policy

If written cancellation is received and Cancellation fee will be:

  • 90 days prior to departure will be $150
  • 89 to 61 days prior to departure is $400
  • 60 to 46 days prior to departure will be 50% of Land Cost
  • 45 days or fewer prior to departure is 100% of Land Cost
Travel Insurance
We strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance alongside your travel package to safeguard against unforeseen circumstances such as medical expenses, trip cancellations, and other contingencies. It offers you peace of mind and ensures you are prepared for unexpected events that may occur before or during your journey
Visa requirements
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Meals Included

4 Breakfasts,5 Lunches and 3 Dinners

Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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