3-Nights Independent Machu Picchu & Cusco Getaway - Independent Tour from $1,359

Globus

OFFER ID 1488363

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 Independence by Globus vacation 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 on 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, including the I-time you crave to explore the extraordinary culture of Peru on your own. Truly a dream come true!

3 nights from $1,359 per person

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Independent Machu Picchu & Cusco Getaway

Day 1 ARRIVE IN CUSCO–SACRED VALLEY
• Arrive in Cusco where you will be met by your Local Host. (Please arrive no later than 10 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 Pisac, 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.

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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.

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Day 3 CUSCO
• Enjoy a full day at leisure to explore the city of Cusco.

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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.

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Day 4 CUSCO
Your vacation ends after breakfast this morning.

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Featured Destinations

Sacred Valley

Cuzco

Vacation Details

Valid Date Ranges

12/17/2024 - 12/20/2024

from $1,359 per person

* This departure has been designated a guaranteed departure by the operator, meaning that the minimum number of guests has been met, although still subject to weather and other conditions.

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from $1,359 per person

Length

3 Nights

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Deluxe

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1488363

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