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Independent Peru Highlights

Experience the wonders of Peru with Globus. Visit Machu Picchu, Lima, Cusco, and more on this unforgettable tour. Book now!

Peru Highlights Tour: Machu Picchu, Lima, Cusco | Globus

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Independent Peru Highlights
If your independent spirit is filling your dreams with new heights in adventure, just point your compass south to soar higher in the Andes and the heart of Peru. This Globus Independent tour in South America takes you to the legendary sites in Lima, Cusco, and magnificent Machu Picchu – the “Lost City of the Incas.” Board a train to ascend to this treasured site, with the opportunity to watch the sunrise over Machu Picchu. Explore a wealth of ancient ruins throughout the Sacred Valley and Cusco that defy explanation and encounter the captivating cultures that live on in the Sacred Valley. Timeless temples, textiles, and tantalizing dishes are all on the menu on this free-spirited sojourn in Peru. Treat yourself to a tour that is exclusively yours with free time, me time, and optional adventures that speak to your independent spirit!

Day 1: ARRIVE LIMA, PERU

Welcome to Lima, where your hotel is available for mid-afternoon check-in.

Day 2: LIMA

Your included city tour focuses on Lima’s rich colonial history as well as the modern city. Lima was the bastion of Spanish South America from its founding in 1535 until the independence of the South American republics in the early 19th century. See the cathedral, where the remains of Francisco Pizarro are sealed in a wooden coffin, and the Santo Domingo Convent, to see the relics of three famous Peruvian saints—Santa Rosa de Lima, San Martin de Porres, and San Juan Macias. The remainder of the day is free for independent exploration.(B) INSIDER PICKSThis evening, you may choose to head over to a nearby park to witness the largest electronic water fountain complex in the world, certified by the Guinness Book of Records. You will enjoy a wonderful show of water, lights, music, and images.

Day 3: LIMA–CUSCO

Transfer to the Lima airport and fly to Cusco, high in the Andes, where you will be met by your Local Guide. Your private guided tour visits the cathedral in Plaza de Armas and Santo Domingo Monastery, one of the most important temples devoted to worship of the sun. It is said it was covered in gold leaf and filled with golden representations of nature. Take a short drive outside the city to the ruins of Sacsayhuaman, a fortress of gigantic stones—with some blocks weighing more than 350 tons. This is followed by the amphitheater of Kenko and the red fortress of Puca Pucara. (B)

Day 4: CUSCO–SACRED VALLEY

Today, enjoy a short drive into the Urubamba Valley, the legendary Sacred Valley of the Incas, for the lively market town of Pisaq, where you can browse colorful stalls offering handmade rugs, cozy alpaca sweaters, and locally crafted jewelry. At the far end of the valley, explore Ollantaytambo, renowned for its remarkably preserved Inca ruins and some of the finest stone masonry of the ancient empire. (B,L)

Day 5: SACRED VALLEY–MACHU PICCHU

Journey by train through the heart of the Sacred Valley en route to Machu Picchu, the legendary “Lost City of the Incas,” brought to global attention by American explorer, Hiram Bingham, in 1911. Enjoy a guided tour of this remarkably preserved citadel, where you’ll explore ancient temples, sacred dwellings, and an impressive mile‑long aqueduct system. (B,L,D)

Day 6: MACHU PICCHU–SACRED VALLEY–CUSCO

A morning at leisure allows you to wake up early to see the sunrise over Machu Picchu with your second included entrance to the ruins. Return to Cusco by train for a free evening to explore this historic city on your own. (B)

Day 7: CUSCO–LIMA

After a transfer to the airport, fly to Lima today. Transfer to your hotel for a free evening. (B)

Day 8: LIMA

Your vacation ends after breakfast this morning. (B)

Details

Tour Operator
Globus
Start City
LIM
End City
LIM
Duration (Days)
8
Pricing & departures
Option From Departs Returns
Land Only (Double) USD 2,939 January 9, 2028 January 16, 2028
Single Supplement USD 3,724 January 9, 2028 January 16, 2028
Land Only (Double) USD 2,939 January 16, 2028 January 23, 2028
Single Supplement USD 3,724 January 16, 2028 January 23, 2028
Land Only (Double) USD 2,939 January 23, 2028 January 30, 2028
Single Supplement USD 3,724 January 23, 2028 January 30, 2028
Land Only (Double) USD 2,939 January 30, 2028 February 6, 2028
Single Supplement USD 3,724 January 30, 2028 February 6, 2028
Land Only (Double) USD 2,939 February 6, 2028 February 13, 2028
Single Supplement USD 3,724 February 6, 2028 February 13, 2028
Land Only (Double) USD 2,939 February 13, 2028 February 20, 2028
Single Supplement USD 3,724 February 13, 2028 February 20, 2028
Land Only (Double) USD 2,939 February 20, 2028 February 27, 2028
Single Supplement USD 3,724 February 20, 2028 February 27, 2028
Land Only (Double) USD 2,939 February 27, 2028 March 5, 2028
Single Supplement USD 3,724 February 27, 2028 March 5, 2028
Land Only (Double) USD 2,939 March 5, 2028 March 12, 2028
Single Supplement USD 3,724 March 5, 2028 March 12, 2028
Land Only (Double) USD 2,939 March 12, 2028 March 19, 2028
Single Supplement USD 3,724 March 12, 2028 March 19, 2028
Land Only (Double) USD 2,939 March 19, 2028 March 26, 2028
Single Supplement USD 3,724 March 19, 2028 March 26, 2028
Land Only (Double) USD 2,939 March 26, 2028 April 2, 2028
Single Supplement USD 3,724 March 26, 2028 April 2, 2028
Day by day
  1. Day 1

    ARRIVE LIMA, PERU

    Welcome to Lima, where your hotel is available for mid-afternoon check-in.

  2. Day 2

    LIMA

    Your included city tour focuses on Lima’s rich colonial history as well as the modern city. Lima was the bastion of Spanish South America from its founding in 1535 until the independence of the South American republics in the early 19th century. See the cathedral, where the remains of Francisco Pizarro are sealed in a wooden coffin, and the Santo Domingo Convent, to see the relics of three famous Peruvian saints—Santa Rosa de Lima, San Martin de Porres, and San Juan Macias. The remainder of the day is free for independent exploration.(B) INSIDER PICKSThis evening, you may choose to head over to a nearby park to witness the largest electronic water fountain complex in the world, certified by the Guinness Book of Records. You will enjoy a wonderful show of water, lights, music, and images.

  3. Day 3

    LIMA–CUSCO

    Transfer to the Lima airport and fly to Cusco, high in the Andes, where you will be met by your Local Guide. Your private guided tour visits the cathedral in Plaza de Armas and Santo Domingo Monastery, one of the most important temples devoted to worship of the sun. It is said it was covered in gold leaf and filled with golden representations of nature. Take a short drive outside the city to the ruins of Sacsayhuaman, a fortress of gigantic stones—with some blocks weighing more than 350 tons. This is followed by the amphitheater of Kenko and the red fortress of Puca Pucara. (B)

  4. Day 4

    CUSCO–SACRED VALLEY

    Today, enjoy a short drive into the Urubamba Valley, the legendary Sacred Valley of the Incas, for the lively market town of Pisaq, where you can browse colorful stalls offering handmade rugs, cozy alpaca sweaters, and locally crafted jewelry. At the far end of the valley, explore Ollantaytambo, renowned for its remarkably preserved Inca ruins and some of the finest stone masonry of the ancient empire. (B,L)

  5. Day 5

    SACRED VALLEY–MACHU PICCHU

    Journey by train through the heart of the Sacred Valley en route to Machu Picchu, the legendary “Lost City of the Incas,” brought to global attention by American explorer, Hiram Bingham, in 1911. Enjoy a guided tour of this remarkably preserved citadel, where you’ll explore ancient temples, sacred dwellings, and an impressive mile‑long aqueduct system. (B,L,D)

  6. Day 6

    MACHU PICCHU–SACRED VALLEY–CUSCO

    A morning at leisure allows you to wake up early to see the sunrise over Machu Picchu with your second included entrance to the ruins. Return to Cusco by train for a free evening to explore this historic city on your own. (B)

  7. Day 7

    CUSCO–LIMA

    After a transfer to the airport, fly to Lima today. Transfer to your hotel for a free evening. (B)

  8. Day 8

    LIMA

    Your vacation ends after breakfast this morning. (B)

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