Peru: In the Land of the Incas

11 Days from $5,690 USD / person

Heritage & Culture

Nature & Landscapes

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Machu Picchu, Peru, UNESCO World Heritage Site. One of the New Seven Wonders of the World, South America

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Itinerary Summary

Day

Place

Hotel Opts

1 – 3

Lima
Highlights: Monastery of San Francisco, Plaza Mayor, UNESCO World Heritage Site

Pullman Lima Miraflores
Villa Barranco by Ananay Hotels

3 – 5

Sacred Valley
Highlights: Pisac, Ollantaytambo, Maras, Moray, Chincheros, River Rafting, Horseback Riding

Sonesta Posadas del Inca Yucay
Andenia

5 – 6

Machu Picchu Pueblo
Highlights: UNESCO World Heritage Site Machu Picchu, Wayna or Huayna Picchu, Sun Gate, Aguas Calientes

El MaPi by Inkaterra
Sumaq Machu Picchu Hotel

6 – 9

Cusco
Highlights: UNESCO World Heritage Site, Koricancha, Tambomachay, Qenko, Puca Pucara, Sacsayhuaman

Andenes by Mountain Lodges of Peru
Casa Cartagena

9 – 11

Puno
Highlights: Lake Titicaca, Uros Island, Taquile Island, Amantani Island, Chucuito

Sonesta Posada del Inca Puno
Casa Andina Premium Puno

11 – 11

Lima
Highlights: Monastery of San Francisco, Plaza Mayor, UNESCO World Heritage Site

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Itinerary Details

Day 1 – 3

2 Nights

Lima

Peru’s capital city enjoys a great location directly on the Pacific coast and boasts of spectacular views, elegant neighborhoods, historical districts and a vibrant assortment of cultures. A city tour is the best way to take in all the sights and sounds. Afterwards, taste flavors that have put Peruvian cuisine on the world map.

Included activities

Personalized Tour of Downtown Lima

Explore the highlights of Lima on this privately guided city tour as you gain insights into Peru and her capital. Stroll through the beautiful city center visiting the main square of Plaza Mayor, the Lima Cathedral, and the Government Palace and other historical attractions.

(Duration: 3 hrs; Private Activity & Transfers; Fitness level: Easy.)

Hotel options

Pullman Lima Miraflores – Opt 1

Room Deluxe Room

Meals Room Only

Style International

Villa Barranco by Ananay Hotels – Opt 2

Room Junior Suite

Meals Breakfast

Style Boutique

Day 3 – 5

2 Nights

Sacred Valley

The Sacred Valley of the Incas (Valle Sagrado de los Incas) is reachable via Cusco, and links this erstwhile capital of the Incan Empire with the citadel in Machu Picchu. Since it lies en route to Machu Picchu, you can visit it either before or after the extraordinary trip to the world famous citadel. As the name suggests, you will experience spectacular landscapes such as fabulous mountain slopes, Incan ruins, and hazy valleys in order to reach Valle Sagrado. This is an ideal place to enjoy some peace and quiet and recoup your energies.

Included activities

Personalized Tour of Pisac Ruins and Market

Explore the Pisac Ruins in Peru’s Sacred Valley. After a drive through the picturesque countryside, arrive at the sleepy village of Pisac, along the banks of the Urubamba River. Head up to the Pisac archaeological complex, which features four sections on a mountain ridge. See the spectacular agricultural terraces and the main fortress, called Q’alla Q’assa. At the back towards Kitamayo Gorge, Inca burial sites adorn the cliff walls. Nearby, there’s the pink granite ceremonial complex, highlighted by the Sun Temple. Continue to the citadel sector. Further ahead is Kinchiraqay that has thatched red adobe granaries. Learn about Pisac’s history, its connection to the partridge, and its significance in the Inca Empire. Later, visit the bustling market in Pisac town, with stalls selling colorful local handicrafts and souvenirs. Take time to enjoy the diversity of Peruvian products, and try regional street foods. Stroll across the old town to witness the simple Andean lifestyle, before returning to your hotel in the Sacred Valley.

(Duration: half day; Private activity & transfers; Lunch not included; Available 0700 – 1800 hrs Monday to Sunday)

Visit to Chincheros Town, Maras Salt Mines and Moray Ruins

On this full-day privately guided excursion you will visit the beautiful colonial town of Chincheros as well as the spectacular Incan sites of Maras and Moray. Start your morning at the fascinating Maras Salt mines which feature more than 100 small pools fed by a salt-water mountain spring that is interconnected by channels. It still remains in use today by the community and represents an important income for numerous families in the area. Walk up to the vantage viewpoint from where you can enjoy spectacular panoramic views of the salt mines and its surroundings. In the afternoon, you will head along a dirt road towards another typical Andean village called Moray; famed for being an Inca agricultural experimental center. At Chincheros visit a local textile workshops were local alpaca weavers practice their centuries old traditions. Both these ancient sites and your visit to Chincheros, will take your breath away and leave you fascinated by the mysteries of the Incan civilization. (From 09:00 to 17:00; Private Activity; Lunch Included; Please note that trekking and walking on the salt pans of Maras is prohibited in order to preserve the purity of the salt extracted.)

Exploration of Ollantaytambo Ruins

Embark on this fascinating private exploration of the ancient Inca town of Ollantaytambo. Set at an altitude of 9,160 feet (2,792 m), this quaint town sits tucked amid soaring mountains and spectacular ruins. Saunter around the meticulously laid out town with an efficient irrigation system put in place by the expert architects, masons, and craftsmen of the Inca Empire. Walk across narrow alleyways and cobblestone streets as you make your way to the terraces that once made up the majestic fortress – one of the few where the Spanish invaders suffered a defeat. Climb up to the top of the fortress to enter the complex of the Temple of the Sun, which lies incomplete. Marvel at the massive Wall of the Six Monoliths and the ceremonial center situated before savoring stunning views from your vantage point. Relish the vistas to your heart’s content before beginning your descent. On the way down, stop for a closer look at the many baths and fountains, prominent among them being the Princess Bath.

Hotel options

Sonesta Posadas del Inca Yucay – Opt 1

Room Superior Room

Meals Breakfast

Style Lodge

Andenia – Opt 2

Room Deluxe Room

Meals Room Only

Style Boutique

Day 5 – 6

1 Night

Machu Picchu Pueblo

The ruins of Machu Picchu are one of the most beautiful and enigmatic ancient sites in the world. Two thousand feet above the rumbling Urubamba river, the cloud shrouded ruins have palaces, baths, temples, storage rooms and some 150 houses, all in a remarkable state of preservation in this World Heritage Site.

Included activities

’The Voyager’ Train to Machu Picchu

Start your visit to the most iconic archaeological wonder of South America, taking the ’Voyager’ Train in the evening from Ollantaytambo Station to Machu Picchu Pueblo. As the train winds its way through the scenic Sacred Valley and along the Urubamba River, immerse yourself in the beauty of the Andean highlands, Enjoy stunning views of the Peruvian countryside, while gliding past lush-green terraced fields and towering mountains. Enter the mist-shrouded Cloud Forest and journey across the rugged Andean Plateau. Arrive at Machu Picchu Pueblo, also known as Aguas Calientes, where you will spend the night before your epic adventure continues the following morning.

(Duration: 3.5 hrs; Time of day: evening; Private activity & transfers; All entry fees are included; Meals included: lunch; Please inform us of any food allergies in advance; Fitness level: easy)

Hotel options

El MaPi by Inkaterra – Opt 1

Room Superior Deluxe

Meals Half Board

Style Boutique

Sumaq Machu Picchu Hotel – Opt 2

Room Sumaq Deluxe Garden View

Meals Half Board

Style Lodge

Day 6 – 9

3 Nights

Cusco

Cusco is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and an amazing amalgam of an Inca capital and colonial city. Situated at 3,400 m above sea level, fertile river-fed valley, Cuzco was developed in the 1400s under the Inca ruler Pachacutec into a complex urban centre. The Spanish added baroque churches and a palace, while emptying the Sun Temple and Golden Gardens of their treasures. Today the city itself is the treasure, preserved for one and all to enjoy.

Included activities

Personalized Tour of Machu Picchu and Vistadome Train

Visit the lost city of the Incas with a private local guide. Learn about the human ingenuity required to construct the site and ponder its many mysteries. Marvel at the surroundings and soak in the wonders of this magical place, hidden amongst the green summits of the high Andean cloud forest. In the afternoon, after lunch, take the Vistadome train to Cusco. (Guided Machu Picchu tour lasts about 2.5 hours; with local guide. Private activity & transfers; Lunch Included)

Personalized Tour of Cusco & San Blas Neighborhood

Discover Cusco’s heart and the secrets of the Incan Empire, where colonial flair and Incan culture combine to create a fascinating atmosphere. On this half-day tour your private guide will take you to explore the Main Square and Cathedral, San Blas neighborhood, San Blas Church, the market and Korikancha. (Half Day; Private Activity; Fitness Level: Easy; Please bring comfortable walking shoes.)

Personalized Tour: Peruvian Cooking Uncovered

Visit a local market in Cusco learning about the regional produce. Interact with a chef and the local producers in this traditional Andean market, discovering a different element of Cusco’s history. Return to the cooking place for a private culinary lesson, starting with the preparation of the famous Pisco Sour drink and then moving on to entrées and main courses. Interact with the chef at his house where between stories and pictures you will get the most out of this culinary lesson, of course ending with a tasting of the delicacies prepared.

(Duration: 3 hrs approx; Private Activity; Lunch Included)

Hotel options

Andenes by Mountain Lodges of Peru – Opt 1

Room Deluxe Superior Room

Meals Room Only

Style Boutique

Casa Cartagena – Opt 2

Room Suite

Meals Room Only

Style Boutique

Day 9 – 11

2 Nights

Puno

Puno lies directly on the banks of Lake Titicaca, the highest navigable lake in the world, and is located at 3,800 m above sea level. The native inhabitants of the area Uros live on floating islands in the lake, and welcome visitors. A clear, star-filled sky reflected in the waters of the lake is one of Puno’s most unforgettable pleasures.

Included activities

Personalized Visit to Andahuaylillas, Raqchi and Pukara

Journey along the Route of the Sun while driving from Cusco to Puno. Weave your way through mountain passes and stop at archaeological sites in little towns along the way. Head south and make a stop at Andahuaylillas. In this Andean town, visit the 16th-century Church of Saint Peter the Apostle of Andahuaylillas, perched on a central square. The interiors of this whitewashed church feature a display of ornate murals, a painted ceiling and gold leaf altar. After, continue to Raqchi, a pre-Hispanic outpost of the Kanchi people, located between three extinct volcanoes along the Urubamba River. Here, the colossal ruins of the Temple of Wiracocha showcase aqueducts, living quarters and underground tombs built using stone and adobe. Next, drive through the La Raya Pass and proceed to the highland hamlet of Pukara. In the Pukara Lithic Museum, browse through the galleries replete with stone sculptures, pottery and artifacts. Finally, make your way to your hotel in Puno city that lies on the shores of Lake Titicaca. (Enroute activity; Duration: approx. 10-11 hours; Private activity & transfer; All entry fees are included; Meals included: no; Fitness level: easy)

Visit to the Uros & Taquile or Amantani Islands in Private

Visit the floating islands of the Uros, located on the glittering waters of Lake Titicaca during this private tour. The Uros first fled from the Incans and then from the Spaniards, seeking refuge in the lake and creating their own islands made out of reeds. Discover how they adapted to living in the lake and then visit either Taquile or Amantaní islands which offer stunning views of the lake and are inhabited by a small, isolated indigenous group who offer a warm welcome into their simple homes. (07:00 to 17:00, Shared Fast-Boat, Private Guide, Lunch Included)

Hotel options

Sonesta Posada del Inca Puno – Opt 1

Room Standard with view

Meals Room Only

Style Lodge

Casa Andina Premium Puno – Opt 2

Room Suite

Meals Breakfast

Style International

Day 11 – 11

Lima

This custom Peru vacation allows you to experience the country’s beauty and indigenous heritage. High above the world, Lake Titicaca sparkles amongst desert mountains, and Machu Picchu is revealed through the misty cloud forest.

Price & Inclusions

Option 1

From $5,690 USD / person

Option 2

From $6,790 USD / person

Prices are in USD and exclude international flights. This trip price is based on low season rates for accommodation and other applicable services, and may change depending on availability, currency fluctuations and number of people traveling together. For high season prices, please contact us with your exact travel dates and preferences.

Price Includes

Accommodation and meals, as specified in the itinerary
Activities and excursions, as specified in the itinerary
Transportation services, as specified in the itinerary
Your Trip Coordination Team: Dedicated support throughout your journey, with a primary, personal point of contact. Plus, in case of emergencies while you’re traveling, our trip coordination team are available 24/7 by phone

Not Included

Entrance fees and meals, unless mentioned in the itinerary description
Tips and personal expenses
Visa and tourism fees
Travel, health, and cancellation insurance
International airfare

What Our Guests Say

We had been wanting to go to Peru for a long time but hadn’t had the time to plan a trip. We decided to use an agency to facilitate the whole process and after having conversations and receiving quotes from multiple agencies, we decided on Enchanting Travels. They absolutely met and exceeded every single one of our expectations! The whole process was easy and seamless, from the planning and coordination of details, to the specifics and logistics during the trip itself. The hotels, guides, and experiences they organized were all amazing, it was truly the trip of a lifetime and we will definitely book with them once again!

Rating 5/5

Daniela Betancourt Mastilenko

USA

Enchanting Travels planned and executed a two week trip for our family of nine (including two small children and a one year old baby) to several destinations in Peru. It is a superb travel agency. From trip planning to pre-departure preparation to execution to on site 24/7 support, they made sure that all aspects of the trip were well planned and carried out seamlessly. The transfers were always on time, and the drivers and guides were always friendly, knowledgeable, flexible, and very accommodating to our requests and needs. I recommend Enchanting Travels without reservation.

Rating 5/5

Thomas Roy Witt

USA

To the Enchanting Travels Team, I want to give an astounding thank you to the team at Enchanting Travels. First, thanks to Bronwen who started it all for me. From our first conversation i felt as though I was talking to a friend who was creating the best vacation package a person can dream of to help me celebrate my birthday in one of the most beautiful countries I have ever been too. Hats off to Camila, my trip coordinator who kept in contact, keeping me updated and surprising me for my birthday. It was very reassuring as I was traveling by myself. Thanks to Gustav, who made sure every ran smoothly once I arrived in Lima. We had lovely conversations. And as for my guides and drivers…outstanding! BIG THANKS to my guides for each leg of my travels. Millie (Lima), Miguel (Cusco) – extra special thanks for giving me the opportunity to immerse myself in Peruvian culture and Darcy (Machu Picchu) Thank you all for your warm welcome and lovely entertaining, engaging and educational conversations. My driver Roberto, (Cusco). Quiet soul, but wonderful, patient, punctual and safe driver. Thank you for getting us to every destination, safe and sound. And to Olga (my long-lost Peruvian sister!). Shared some great laughs and stories. Lastly, thank you for making my birthday the best one I’ve ever had. Thank you for the delicious surprise cake. It warmed my heart. Enchanting Travels did an amazing job from start to finish. Thank you, thank you so much for taking good care of me and giving me a world class experience. Enchanting Travels…truly first-class service! Pisco Sour and warm wishes, Love Carolyn

Rating 5/5

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USA

Incredible agency that pulled together an incredible trip with thoughtful details. Everyone’s seamless and safe, letting me fully enjoy the adventure. The price was 100% worth it!

Rating 5/5

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Adriana Davila

Canada

A truly 5 star adventure. Well planned but with enough surprises to keep things interesting. Everyone involved with our tour was gracious. The tour guides were well informed and willing to share their insights.

Rating 5/5

View of Inca Ruins near the town of Pisac in the Sacred Valley, Peru

Deborah Konopada

Canada

Perfection from the minute we arrived in Peru. All the transfers ran smoothly, the hotels wonderful and of. course, Machu Picchu was a life experience ! Lisa, our Travel Consultant guided and tailored our trip flawlessly. Claudia, was available to answer any question or request. The guides spoke perfect English and were very knowledgeable.. I would highly recommend this company to the most discerning client. Look no further they are truly experts!!!

Rating 5/5

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USA

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