A visit to the two most enigmatic sites of Peru, the enormous Pre–Incan Nazca Lines and the wonders of Machu Picchu. If you only have 8 days in Peru this is your best affordable choice and designed specifically for altitude acclimatization. This trip offers a flight above the Nazca Lines, a full day at Machu Picchu and an opportunity to climb the Wayna Picchu. You will also visit a large part of the Sacred Valley including not only Pisaq and Ollanta but also Maras, Moray and the Salt Terraces. By now you will have acclimatized to the altitude and will visit Cusco. All of this with our “immersion” style and in private small group excursions with a maximum of 8 people.
· We will meet you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel
· Overnight in Lima
· Morning at Leisure in Lima
· Afternoon Tourist Bus from Lima to Nazca
· Arrival Nazca and private transfer to your hotel.
· Overnight in Nazca
· In the morning, 30 minute flight above the enormous Pre-Incan Nazca Lines.
· Afternoon, 7 hour tourist bus from Nazca to Lima.
· Arrival Lima and private transfer to your hotel.
· Overnight in Lima
· In the morning 1 hour flight Lima – Cusco ( included)
· Upon arrival in Cusco private transfer Airport – Pisaq town located in the Sacred Valley at lower elevation than Cusco for altitude acclimatization.
· Along the way, stops at view points and visit to an Animal Recovery Center for observation of condors, pumas, macaws, llamas and alpacas.
· Rest of the day at leisure: optional visit of Pisaq ruins and market (entrance is included)
· Overnight in Pisaq town.
· In the morning Maras-Moray tour including: Maras Town, San Francisco Church, Circular Terraces of Moray, the Andean Salt Terraces of Maras.
· Private picnic lunch in a strategic point with a great view of the Sacred Valley and its glaciers.
· In the afternoon visit Ollantaytambo, ruins and town.
· Late afternoon train Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu town)
· Overnight in Aguas Calientes
· Full day Machu Picchu visit and guided tour
· Wayna Picchu climbing: Optional
· Late afternoon train Machu Picchu – Cusco
· Overnight in Cusco
· During the morning private City Tour including: Sacsayhuaman, San Pedro local market, Cusco Cathedral and Temple of the Sun, “Koricancha”
· Rest of the day at leisure.
· Goodbye dinner and show
· Overnight in Cusco
· Private transfer Hotel – Cusco airport.
· Flight Cusco – Lima (included)
· International flight home
· Round trip flight Lima – Cusco - Lima
· All private transfers & transportation
· All private tours with professional English speaking tour guides
· Orient Express round trip train to Machu Picchu.
· Meals as indicated (B=Breakfast L=Lunch D=Dinner)
· All accommodations based on double occupancy at nice and cozy bed and breakfast type hotels.
· All entrance tickets to the attraction sites including Machu Picchu
· Local Taxes
· Airport taxes ($6 Local $30 International payable on site)
· Tips and extras
· Internal flights included
· Private small groups 2 – 8 people maximum.
· Visits to the sites at different times than common tours to avoid tourists crowds.
· Excellent professional English speaking tour guides
· Visit Lima, the Capital of Peru
· Flight above the Nazca Lines
· Overnight in Machu Picchu town (Aguas Caliente)
· Complete day in Machu Picchu
· Wayna Picchu climbing: optional
· Sacred Valley of the Incas: Pisaq, Ollantaytambo, Maras, Moray, and the Salt Terraces.
· Observation of Condors, Pumas, Macaws, Llamas and Alpacas.
· Cusco city: San Pedro Market, Sacsayhuaman, Cathedral and Temple of the Sun
· Visit to Andean communities, local corn breweries and more.
· Nice and cozy bed and breakfast type hotels
· Optional: Ask to upgrade Hotels.
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