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Independent Machu Picchu & Cusco Getaway

Vacation in South America begins in Lima with an overnight stay in the City of Kings

Machu Picchu & Cusco Getaway - Globus® Machu Picchu Vacation Package

(from USD 1,644)

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Independent Machu Picchu & Cusco Getaway
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 shares the spectacular sights of magnificent Machu Picchu – the “Lost City of the Incas.” Your Peruvian vacation begins in Cusco, where you’ll begin with an overnight adventure through the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Next stop, Machu Picchu! Board the Vistadome train to Aguas Calientes before ascending the mountain to Machu Picchu. Take the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to watch the sunrise over Machu Picchu and see the mile-long aqueduct, holy houses, and remarkable temple ruins. You’ll also explore a wealth of ancient ruins that defy explanation and encounter the captivating cultures that live on in the Sacred Valley and Cusco. 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 IN CUSCO–SACRED VALLEY

• Arrive in Cusco where you will be met by your Local Host. (Please arrive no later than 11:00 am.) • Together, embark on a private tour into the Urubamba Valley and the Sacred Valley of the Incas for lunch. • Visit the market town of Pisaq, where you can buy handmade rugs, alpaca sweaters, and jewelry at bargain prices. • At the other end of the valley, visit Ollantaytambo to see some of the finest examples of Inca masonry. • Stay overnight in the Sacred Valley. (L)

Day 2: SACRED VALLEY–MACHU PICCHU–CUSCO

• This morning, transfer to the Ollanta train station where you will board the Vistadome Train. Embark on a short journey through the lush Urubamba Valley to Aguas Calientes, the town at the base of the mountain where Machu Picchu, the “Lost City of the Incas,” is located. • Upon arrival, transfer to a motorcoach for the ascent to the legendary ruins high above the steep valley overlaid with dense tropical jungle. On a guided tour, explore this intact fortress with its temple remains, holy houses, and mile-long aqueduct. Your Local Guide will bring you closer to the lives and mysteries still hidden in these amazing structures built by the Pre-Columbian masters of this sacred land. • Later this afternoon, return by train to Cusco, the ancient capital of the Incas. (B,L)

Day 3: CUSCO

• Enjoy a full day at leisure to explore the city of Cusco. (B) INSIDER PICKSPerhaps take an optional walking tour to learn more about the Incas and their struggle against invading Spaniards. Visits include the imposing Cathedral and the Inca Temple of the Sun, Koricancha, which became the Spaniards’ Santo Domingo Monastery.

Day 4: CUSCO

Your vacation ends after breakfast this morning. (B)

Details

Tour Operator
Globus
Start City
CUZ
End City
CUZ
Duration (Days)
4
Pricing & departures
Option From Departs Returns
Land Only (Double) USD 1,699 January 10, 2027 January 13, 2027
Single Supplement USD 1,979 January 10, 2027 January 13, 2027
Triple (per person) USD 1,644 January 10, 2027 January 13, 2027
Land Only (Double) USD 1,699 January 17, 2027 January 20, 2027
Single Supplement USD 1,979 January 17, 2027 January 20, 2027
Triple (per person) USD 1,644 January 17, 2027 January 20, 2027
Land Only (Double) USD 1,699 January 24, 2027 January 27, 2027
Single Supplement USD 1,979 January 24, 2027 January 27, 2027
Triple (per person) USD 1,644 January 24, 2027 January 27, 2027
Land Only (Double) USD 1,699 January 31, 2027 February 3, 2027
Single Supplement USD 1,979 January 31, 2027 February 3, 2027
Triple (per person) USD 1,644 January 31, 2027 February 3, 2027
Land Only (Double) USD 1,699 February 7, 2027 February 10, 2027
Single Supplement USD 1,979 February 7, 2027 February 10, 2027
Triple (per person) USD 1,644 February 7, 2027 February 10, 2027
Land Only (Double) USD 1,699 February 14, 2027 February 17, 2027
Single Supplement USD 1,979 February 14, 2027 February 17, 2027
Triple (per person) USD 1,644 February 14, 2027 February 17, 2027
Land Only (Double) USD 1,699 February 21, 2027 February 24, 2027
Single Supplement USD 1,979 February 21, 2027 February 24, 2027
Triple (per person) USD 1,644 February 21, 2027 February 24, 2027
Land Only (Double) USD 1,699 February 28, 2027 March 3, 2027
Single Supplement USD 1,979 February 28, 2027 March 3, 2027
Triple (per person) USD 1,644 February 28, 2027 March 3, 2027
Land Only (Double) USD 1,699 March 7, 2027 March 10, 2027
Single Supplement USD 1,979 March 7, 2027 March 10, 2027
Triple (per person) USD 1,644 March 7, 2027 March 10, 2027
Land Only (Double) USD 1,699 March 14, 2027 March 17, 2027
Single Supplement USD 1,979 March 14, 2027 March 17, 2027
Triple (per person) USD 1,644 March 14, 2027 March 17, 2027
Land Only (Double) USD 1,699 March 21, 2027 March 24, 2027
Single Supplement USD 1,979 March 21, 2027 March 24, 2027
Triple (per person) USD 1,644 March 21, 2027 March 24, 2027
Day by day
  1. Day 1

    ARRIVE IN CUSCO–SACRED VALLEY

    • Arrive in Cusco where you will be met by your Local Host. (Please arrive no later than 11:00 am.) • Together, embark on a private tour into the Urubamba Valley and the Sacred Valley of the Incas for lunch. • Visit the market town of Pisaq, where you can buy handmade rugs, alpaca sweaters, and jewelry at bargain prices. • At the other end of the valley, visit Ollantaytambo to see some of the finest examples of Inca masonry. • Stay overnight in the Sacred Valley. (L)

  2. Day 2

    SACRED VALLEY–MACHU PICCHU–CUSCO

    • This morning, transfer to the Ollanta train station where you will board the Vistadome Train. Embark on a short journey through the lush Urubamba Valley to Aguas Calientes, the town at the base of the mountain where Machu Picchu, the “Lost City of the Incas,” is located. • Upon arrival, transfer to a motorcoach for the ascent to the legendary ruins high above the steep valley overlaid with dense tropical jungle. On a guided tour, explore this intact fortress with its temple remains, holy houses, and mile-long aqueduct. Your Local Guide will bring you closer to the lives and mysteries still hidden in these amazing structures built by the Pre-Columbian masters of this sacred land. • Later this afternoon, return by train to Cusco, the ancient capital of the Incas. (B,L)

  3. Day 3

    CUSCO

    • Enjoy a full day at leisure to explore the city of Cusco. (B) INSIDER PICKSPerhaps take an optional walking tour to learn more about the Incas and their struggle against invading Spaniards. Visits include the imposing Cathedral and the Inca Temple of the Sun, Koricancha, which became the Spaniards’ Santo Domingo Monastery.

  4. Day 4

    CUSCO

    Your vacation ends after breakfast this morning. (B)

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