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Experience Machu Picchu, Tour the Heart of the Andes

Duration: 7 days
Cost: $1,950/Person
Travel to Peru and explore the heart of the Andes on this exciting Machu Picchu tour. In just one week, your Peru travel takes you to the legendary Inca ruins of Sacsayhuamán and Ollantaytambo, stopping along the way to bargain at the colorful markets of Cusco and Pisac. Venturing off the beaten path, the journey culminates in the hidden city of Machu Picchu, where you will spend two days exploring its mysterious ruins and the surrounding cloud forests. This Peru tour is an easy-paced weeklong journey, perfect for the traveler seeking adventure within a limited time frame. It is also an excellent base tour to which any of our Trip Extensions may be added. You decide-it's your adventure! Whatever your desire, this Peru tour is sure to provide you with a trip to remember.
We can also arrange a private departure for you. Please contact us regarding logistics and costs.

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Experience Machu Picchu Itinerary

Day 1 (Sat) LIMA View Lima accommodations picture gallery Arrival and transfer to your hotel. If you arrive early, we can arrange optional tours to explore the city, including museum visits and other sites of interest.
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Day 2 (Sun) LIMA - CUSCO View Cusco accommodations picture gallery Morning departure for your flight to Cusco, center of the Inca Empire. Your Peru tour begins as Southern Explorations' guides pick you up at the airport, stopping for a quick tour of the colonial Plaza de Armas. From there, you will be taken to your hotel and be free for the rest of the day to explore the city and acclimatize to the altitude (10,856 ft). (B)
Day 3 (Mon) CUSCO View Cusco accommodations picture gallery This morning, your Peru travels take you on a guided walking tour through the colorful markets of Cusco, the colonial cathedral and Koricancha, the impressive Temple of the Sun. After a lunch of regional cuisine, depart for an afternoon tour of prominent Inca sights in and around Cusco. You'll see the fortress of Sacsayhuamán, with its megalithic stone terraces; Kenko, with its carved stone surfaces and subterranean altars; the small Puka Pukara fortress that protected the royal capital from attacks; and the water temple, Tambo Machay. In the late afternoon, return to your hotel to relax or further explore the fascinating mix of Cusco cultures. (B)
Day 4 (Tue) CUSCO - SACRED VALLEY View Sacred Valley accommodations picture gallery Today's day-long guided excursion journeys through snowcapped mountains to the legendary Sacred Valley of the Incas. Along the way, your Peru tour takes you past Inca terracing that climbs steep valley walls, then on through the ruined temples of Pisac with panoramic views of the jagged granite peaks before stopping in the town to visit one of the best textile markets in the Andes. There, you'll be able to browse for souvenirs and learn about the local culture. After lunch, the next stop is Ollantaytambo (9,185 ft.), a small town with an impressive Inca fortress. Stay overnight at a hotel in Ollantaytambo. (B)
Day 5 (Wed) SACRED VALLEY - OLLANTAYTAMBO - MACHU PICCHU View Machu Picchu accommodations picture gallery Enjoy breakfast at the hotel and take a refreshing walking tour of the Ollantaytambo ruins and surrounding town before heading to the Ollantaytambo train station for today's unforgettable trip. Making its way toward the Amazon and Machu Picchu, the train follows the Urubamba River into a magnificent cloud forest, arriving at the station. Here take a traditional lunch before meeting the bus waiting to take you the rest of the way to Machu Picchu (7,800 ft.). Spend the afternoon exploring the famous ruins, returning in the late afternoon to nearby Aguas Calientes where you'll be spending the night. You'll have time for a soothing soak in the hot springs and a tasty dinner before turning in early. (B)
Day 6 (Thu) MACHU PICCHU - CHINCHEROS ARTISAN MARKET - CUSCO View Cusco accommodations picture gallery Today, take the opportunity to see an unmatched sunrise at Machu Picchu before the crowds arrive and spend the rest of the day among the numerous ruins a climb to the sacred peak of Huayna Picchu or a picturesque walk to the Temple of the Moon. Return midday to the town of Aguas Calientes for lunch and your early afternoon train back to Ollantaytambo. Meet your private van at the train station to travel to the collective Chincheros textile market, featuring an explanation of the traditional weaving methods of the Sacred Valley and some of the best textiles available in Peru. This is the ideal place for last minute shopping before returning to your Cusco hotel for the evening. (B)
Day 7 (Fri) CUSCO - LIMA In the morning you'll be taken to the airport for the return flight to Lima and your connecting international flight, marking the end of Southern Explorations' services on your Peru tour. If your schedule permits, trip extensions to other regions or extra days in Lima or Cusco can also be arranged. (B) Begin Optional Post-Itinerary Tour Extensions
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PERU EXTENSIONS

Have more time to spend? Why not customize your trip with some of these trip extensions? Add extensions to the beginning or the end of your trip, or add to both ends.
PERU DAY EXTENSIONS Lima City Tour Lima Pre-Departure Tour Lima Culinary Tour Weaving tour from Cusco Cachicata Day Hike Moray - Maras Paragliding from Cusco Cusco Countryside Rafting from Cusco	PERU MULTI-DAY EXTENSIONS Moras - Moray - Cachicata (2D) Ica & Nazca (2D) Ica/Nazca & Ballestas Is. (3D) Lake Titicaca (3D) Rafting the Apurimac (3D) Arequipa & Colca Canyon (4D) Mancora Beach (4D) PERU / AMAZON ECOLODGES Sandoval Lake Lodge (2D/4D) Posada Amazonas (3D/4D) Reserva Amazonica (3-5D) Manu Wildlife Center (4D/5D) Amazon River Expedition (4-8D)

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2008 SCHEDULED TRIP DATES

Saturday Departures
2 person minimum / 8 maximum

August 16-22
September
8/30-9/5
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October
11-17
6 spaces left
November
22-28
6 spaces left
December 20-26

Private Departures can be arranged. Please contact us regarding private departure costs.

2009 SCHEDULED TRIP DATES