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Day 1 Arrive Lima

Overnight.

Day 2 Fly Cusco

Day 3 Sacred Valley (L)

This morning journey into one of the most beautiful areas of Peru. You'll test your bargaining skills with the locals while visiting one of the great textile markets in the area. You may hike to the inspiring ruins of Pisac, or take a short walk through the countryside to the seldom-visited town of Moras and the pre-columbian salt mines of Moray. Eventually, you will make your way to the living Inca city of Ollantaytambo where you can relax for the night.

Day 4 Train to Machu Picchu

Follow the Urubamba River as it tumbles its way towards the Amazon and the sacred city of Machu Picchu. Ancient canals still bring water from the high mountains to the baths used by Inca priests. As visitors, you're welcomed to respectfully dip your hands in the cool water. After your tour of the Machu Picchu, you'll return to Machu Picchu Pueblo (formerly called Aguas Calientes) to soak in the hot springs and dine on local trout fillets.

Day 5 Free Day at Machu Picchu

Day 6 Explore Cusco

Today is free to relax and explore with your guide or on your own. Travelers can go on a city tour of the churches and surrounding ruins, such as the enormous Sacsayhuamán ruins that overlook Cusco (these ruins showcase building blocks the size of SUVs). You can also wander through the bustling Plaza de Armas in the heart of Cusco, shop for love potions in the local markets, or people watch from the cafes and restaurants that line these lovely streets. For those bursting with energy, horseback riding, mountain biking, or even whitewater rafting (Class III-IV) can be arranged. The evening is yours to take in some of Cusco's varied and exciting nightlife.

Day 7 Fly Lima and Return home

US$ 1495
7 days starting and ending in Lima, Peru. Friday-Thursday or Monday-Sunday
Tour Code: MPT7
Single Supplement: US$300

Accommodations: 6 nights comfortable hotels

Food Includes: All meals as indicated (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner); most of our hotels offer free continental breakfast.

Transportation: Two local flights, bus, train

Note: Roundtrip flight Lima-Cusco-Lima is not included. Please add US$370 (flight cost subject to change).

Group & Staff: Min 2, Max 12, Adventure Life Tour Leader/Guide

Personal Budgeting: Allow US$120 for meals not included, US$28 international departure tax, US$10 local departure taxes, US$80 optional excursions ($55/185 soles for return visit to Machu Picchu, whitewater rafting, etc.), money for souvenirs!

Pre & Post Tour Accommodations: Share US$65, Single US$115

Is it for Me? A comfortable itinerary of snowcapped mountains, ancient ruins and a vibrant Colonial city. Accommodations are in comfortable hotels and the pace of the tour is active yet not strenuous.

Arrival / Departure Transfers: 1 person US$50 each
2 or more people US$25 /person

Prices are based on a 3% cash discount