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Independent Machu Picchu & Cusco Getaway with Lima

Explore the historic heart of Quito and depart for parts unknown where blue-footed boobies, giant tortoises, and diving iguanas

Machu Picchu & Cusco Getaway with Lima - Globus® Lima Vackage Package

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Independent Machu Picchu & Cusco Getaway with Lima
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 begins in Lima with an overnight stay in the City of Kings. Enjoy some free time to take in the colonial architecture of the Spanish conquistadores. Fly to Cusco and head into the Sacred Valley for an overnight stay before boarding the Vistadome train to Aguas Calientes – the foot of the mountain where “The Lost City” is found. 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 LIMA

Welcome to Lima. Heralded as the “City of Kings” by Spanish conquistadors, Lima retains vestiges of its opulent past with its colonial buildings and world-class museums.

Day 2: LIMA–CUSCO–SACRED VALLEY

• Transfer to the airport and fly to 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. (B,L)

Day 3: 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 4: CUSCO

• Enjoy a full day at leisure to explore the city of Cusco. (B) INSIDER PICKS Perhaps 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 5: CUSCO–LIMA

• Transfer to the airport and fly to Lima, where the remainder of the day is at your leisure. (B)

Day 6: LIMA

Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.(B)

Details

Tour Operator
Globus
Start City
LIM
End City
LIM
Duration (Days)
6
Pricing & departures
Option From Departs Returns
Land Only (Double) USD 1,959 July 19, 2026 July 24, 2026
Single Supplement USD 2,359 July 19, 2026 July 24, 2026
Triple (per person) USD 1,944 July 19, 2026 July 24, 2026
Land Only (Double) USD 1,959 August 2, 2026 August 7, 2026
Single Supplement USD 2,359 August 2, 2026 August 7, 2026
Triple (per person) USD 1,944 August 2, 2026 August 7, 2026
Land Only (Double) USD 1,959 August 9, 2026 August 14, 2026
Single Supplement USD 2,359 August 9, 2026 August 14, 2026
Triple (per person) USD 1,944 August 9, 2026 August 14, 2026
Land Only (Double) USD 1,959 August 16, 2026 August 21, 2026
Single Supplement USD 2,359 August 16, 2026 August 21, 2026
Triple (per person) USD 1,944 August 16, 2026 August 21, 2026
Land Only (Double) USD 1,959 August 30, 2026 September 4, 2026
Single Supplement USD 2,359 August 30, 2026 September 4, 2026
Triple (per person) USD 1,944 August 30, 2026 September 4, 2026
Land Only (Double) USD 1,959 September 27, 2026 October 2, 2026
Single Supplement USD 2,359 September 27, 2026 October 2, 2026
Triple (per person) USD 1,944 September 27, 2026 October 2, 2026
Land Only (Double) USD 1,959 October 25, 2026 October 30, 2026
Single Supplement USD 2,359 October 25, 2026 October 30, 2026
Triple (per person) USD 1,944 October 25, 2026 October 30, 2026
Land Only (Double) USD 1,959 November 8, 2026 November 13, 2026
Single Supplement USD 2,359 November 8, 2026 November 13, 2026
Triple (per person) USD 1,944 November 8, 2026 November 13, 2026
Land Only (Double) USD 1,959 November 15, 2026 November 20, 2026
Single Supplement USD 2,359 November 15, 2026 November 20, 2026
Triple (per person) USD 1,944 November 15, 2026 November 20, 2026
Land Only (Double) USD 1,959 November 22, 2026 November 27, 2026
Single Supplement USD 2,359 November 22, 2026 November 27, 2026
Triple (per person) USD 1,944 November 22, 2026 November 27, 2026
Land Only (Double) USD 1,959 November 29, 2026 December 4, 2026
Single Supplement USD 2,359 November 29, 2026 December 4, 2026
Triple (per person) USD 1,944 November 29, 2026 December 4, 2026
Land Only (Double) USD 1,959 December 6, 2026 December 11, 2026
Single Supplement USD 2,359 December 6, 2026 December 11, 2026
Triple (per person) USD 1,944 December 6, 2026 December 11, 2026
Land Only (Double) USD 1,959 December 13, 2026 December 18, 2026
Single Supplement USD 2,359 December 13, 2026 December 18, 2026
Triple (per person) USD 1,944 December 13, 2026 December 18, 2026
Day by day
  1. Day 1

    ARRIVE IN LIMA

    Welcome to Lima. Heralded as the “City of Kings” by Spanish conquistadors, Lima retains vestiges of its opulent past with its colonial buildings and world-class museums.

  2. Day 2

    LIMA–CUSCO–SACRED VALLEY

    • Transfer to the airport and fly to 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. (B,L)

  3. Day 3

    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)

  4. Day 4

    CUSCO

    • Enjoy a full day at leisure to explore the city of Cusco. (B) INSIDER PICKS Perhaps 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.

  5. Day 5

    CUSCO–LIMA

    • Transfer to the airport and fly to Lima, where the remainder of the day is at your leisure. (B)

  6. Day 6

    LIMA

    Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.(B)

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