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The Ancient Secrets of Peru
Lima, Cuzco and Machu Picchu

Daily Departures
7 Days from $1570

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EcoAdventures' Ancient Secrets of Peru itinerary map

Specially priced, this EcoAdventures package features the highlands of Cuzco, Machu Picchu and the Inca empire.

Gold head artifact from the tomb of the Lord of Sipan, Peru.
Gold artifact from the tomb of the Lord of Sipan

Extend your vacation to Peru by adding a tour to the north of Peru to see the renowned archaeological discoveries at the tomb of Lord of Sipan or south of Lima to the Plains of Nazca. Also, be sure to check out EcoAdventures' extensions to the Peruvian Rainforests of Iquitos or Puerto Maldonado.

Itinerary
Day One: Arrive Lima Start your adventure into the Land of the Incas. Transfer to your selected hotel.
Day Two: In Lima Enjoy a tour of the modern and colonial highlights of Lima, the City of Kings, followed by a visit to the world famous Museum of Anthropology and Archaeology, which will enhance your appreciation of pre-Inca and Inca cultures. (B) Peruvian folk dancers.
Peruvian Folklore DancersDay Three: Lima to Cuzco Early wake-up call and transfer to the airport for your one-hour flight to Cuzco. Rest of the day at leisure to acclimate to an altitude of over 11,000 feet! (B)
Day Four: Machu Picchu Overnight A special adventure begins. Depart by train* and journey back into the mists of time, arriving at the foot of Machu Picchu. Mini-buses follow a serpentine road to the heights of the ruins. Follow a serpentine road to the heights of the ruins.Take a walking tour with your expert guide and a small group. You and the lucky few who will spend the night here will have a few more hours to explore the site after the crowds have returned to Cuzco. Those who select the Deluxe or Deluxe Plus category hotels will enjoy an additional dinner. The Sanctuary Lodge (Deluxe Plus) is located just outside the gate to Machu Picchu at the top of the mountain. The other hotels are located in the quaint village of Aguas Calientes at the base of the ruins. (B, L)
Ancient Inca Walls and Local MusciansDay Five: Machu Picchu to Cuzco Continue to explore Machu Picchu before winding back down the mountain by bus to catch your afternoon train for Cuzco. NOTE: Transfers from Aguas Calientes to/from Machu Picchu and entrance fees are NOT included this day. (B) Day Six: In Cuzco This afternoon you board a motorcoach for a tour of Colonial Cuzco, including the Temple of the Sun, Cathedral and Plaza de Armas. Next, ascend the hills surrounding Cuzco to visit the Inca ruins of K'Kenko, Pucapucara, Tambo Machay and the great stone fortress of Sacsayhuaman. (B)
Day Seven: Cuzco to Lima Morning transfer to the airport, bus or train station for the continuation of your trip. (B) NOTE: Click here to extend your tour to Lake Titicaca and Bolivia.


Tour Rates
Deluxe Class - Casa Andina Private CollectionOne-way airfare Lima/Cuzco is included in the rate and is subject to change without notice. The return airfare from Cuzco to Lima is not included. Airfares from/to North America are not included. Call 800-326-5025 for airfares from major US cities.

Rates Per Person 2013
Dbl
Sgl Supplement
Woman with llama outside a Cuzco church
Tourist Class*
$1570
329
First Class
$1759
469
Deluxe Class
$2275
990
Deluxe Class – Westin Libertador Hotels
Upgrade to JW Marriott Cuzco (Deluxe room)
$2749
225
1465
225
Deluxe Plus Class – Orient Express Hotels
Upgrade to Palacio Nazarenas, Cuzco (Chica Jr. Room)
Upgrade for Mountain View room at Sanctuary Lodge, Machu Picchu
$3520
234
125
2230
234
125
*In Tourist Class, the Expedition Train is quoted and lunch is NOT included. In First and Deluxe categories, the VistaDome Train is quoted with a private guide. Dinner is included at El Mapi Inn. In the Deluxe categories dinner is included at the selected Machu Picchu hotel.
Woman with llama
outside a Cuzco church
Upgrade to private guide services in Cuzco
$55
Upgrade to Hiram Bingham Train round-trip from Cuzco (does not operate on Sunday)
$910
Upgrade to Hiram Bingham Train from Machu Picchu to Cuzco (does not operate on Sunday)
$569
2nd Day admissions to Machu Picchu
$80
2nd Day transfer to Machu Picchu
$31
Rates subject to change without notice.

Hotels in Category
City
Tourist Class
First Class
Deluxe Class
Deluxe Class
Westin Libertador Hotels
Deluxe Plus Class
Lima
Machu Picchu
Cuzco

For the extra adventurous, follow the path of the ancient Inca along the Inca Trail Trek.