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Peru: Machu Picchu & the Sacred Valley
Activity Level:
Moderate |
Daily Mileage:
4 - 8 mi |
Daily Walking:
2 - 5 hr
Air package plus
10 days from only
$3845
Price includes roundtrip airfare.
Land only
8 days from only
$2945
Pre-trip Extension:
Lima · 2 nights $395
Post-trip Extension:
Peruvian Amazon · 2 nights $595
Lima · 2 nights $395
Post-trip Extension:
Peruvian Amazon · 2 nights $595
Legendary Machu Picchu, the Lost City of the Incas, should be the star of any Peruvian adventure.
Ours also includes a stellar supporting cast: the urban delights of Lima and Cusco, colorful forays into Quechua and Cuyuni communities, a spectacular Vistadome rail trip, the archaeological marvels at Sacsayhuaman, Tambomachay, Pisac, and more. Our invigorating hikes (including an elective Inca Trail ascent to Machu Picchu) wind through varied Andean vistas, providing the narrative thread of a richly epic New World adventure.
What's Included
Walking Tour Only - without Air
- 7 nights in fine hotels and inns
- 15 meals - 7 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 4 dinners
Air Package Plus
- Roundtrip international airfare
- Transfers
- 7 nights in fine hotels and inns*
- 15 meals - 7 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 4 dinners
- And the option to add our Low-Cost Trip Extension: Pre-trip: Lima - 2 nights for only $395**, Post-trip: Peruvian Amazon - 2 nights for only $595
*Please note: For those traveling in 2014, your Air Package Plus will include 8 nights in fine hotels and inns.
**Please note: If you are traveling in 2014, the Pre-trip Extension: Lima is $445. Single Supplement: $195.
Both Vacations Include
- Service of two bilingual VBT Trip Leaders
- On-tour vehicle support
- FREE use of VBT custom walking poles
- Daily route directions and maps
- Welcome reception
- Sightseeing and cultural activities
- 5% Frequent Traveler Credit to use on your next VBT vacation
- Special Good Buy Discount
- Permits for Inca Trail and Machu Picchu
Cultural Highlights
- Walk in the footsteps of the Inca in the breathtaking Sacred Valley
- Peer upon Machu Picchu from the “Sun Gate”
- Hike along one of the most amazing stretches of the Inca Trail
- Chat with locals at a special market day experience
- Browse local crafts and art work at the artists' galleries of Cusco
- Enjoy a day exploring the historic streets of Cusco, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Raise a glass of the native corn beer, at a local chicheria
- Visit Machu Picchu, free of the day's crowds at dusk and day break
- Indulge in your accommodations numerous amenities after a rewarding day of walking
What to Expect
This tour features a combination of cobbled streets, uneven footpaths and
rocky, irregular terrain over hills and valleys. An elective 8 mile Inca Trail
hike includes a 2,000-foot elevation gain. Altitudes of between 6,500 and 13,500
feet may require a slower pace. Our VBT minibus support is available at
specified meeting points for those who need assistance except on the Inca Trail,
where there is no road access and you will be required to hike the entire 8
miles. Both morning and afternoon walking options are available most days.
Appropriate for experienced walkers. BOOK
EARLY FOR THE INCA TRAIL: If you want to hike the Inca Trail, you should make
your reservations as early as possible! The Peruvian government limits the
number of hikers on the trail at any given time. Permits are issued on a
first-come, first-served basis. Have your passport details in hand when booking
your reservation with VBT. Permits are only issued for individuals, and only for
a specific passport number. VBT cannot guarantee your permit. If a permit is
unavailable, you will travel by train to Aguas Calientes, by bus to the
entrance, and then walk into Machu Picchu. This will not impact your visit to
Machu Picchu, only the hike into the site. Should you elect at anytime to take
the train option instead of the hike, the permit is non-refundable.
- Activity Level: Moderate
- Daily Mileage: 4 - 8 miles
- Daily Walking Time: 2 - 5 hours
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