7 Day itinerary in Peru, South America
Embark on an epic tour through Peru’s highlands on this action-packed adventure! Cycle around Lima, Rev your engines on a 4x4 quad bike adventure, experience one of the new seven wonders of the world, Machu Picchu, and experience the top highlights of Peru in this 1 week adventure.
By Sandra, Eli, Leslie, Isaac and Yashira
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Explore Lima with a local
Rev your engines on an adrenaline-filled 4x4 quadbike adventure
Experience the epic Machu Picchu ruins
See the top Peru Highlights in 1 week
Explore Lima with a local
Rev your engines on an adrenaline-filled 4x4 quadbike adventure
Experience the epic Machu Picchu ruins
See the top Peru Highlights in 1 week
3* Hotels with Inca Trail Hike
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Lima arrival
Upon arrival, please find your way to your tonights' accommodation. The rest of the day you can spend exploring Lima on your own.
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Lima with a Local on a Bike
Biking through Lima is a fun and active way to explore the city's enclaves while getting a sense of local character that's all too easily missed when touring by car. You will visit top sights around Miraflores and Barranco, including the Kennedy Park, Huaca Pucllana, Park of love, Larcomar, Bridge of Sights and Plaza Barranco. As you ride you will enjoy an amazing view of the Pacific Ocean and street art, learn stories and fun facts about the neighborhoods and our culture. Along this tour we will talk about Peruvian food, spots, culture, local history and anything you'll like.
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast
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Lima to Cuzco
Today you will have some time on your own, before heading to the airport for your flight to Cusco! Upon arrival to Cusco, please find your way to the accommodation of your choice! In the afternoon we will arrange a private City tour of Cuzco and surroundings so you can get a feel of this beautiful colonial town, and experience the surrounding areas.
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast
Rainbow Mountain Day Hike
You'll begin your day with an early pick-up from your hotel between 5:30 and 6:00 am. You will travel by car for approximately 2 hours to Cusipata-Paucarpata, where you'll have an included breakfast. After breakfast, continue until the control point where you'll observe the snowy peak, Wiñay Ritty (Forever Young). Walkthrough beautiful landscapes until we reach the Rainbow Mountain (5020 meters above sea level). Here, you will enjoy all the colourful and magnificent views, including a panoramic view of the mountain of Seven Colors. You will have enough time to rest and take pictures. After that, walk back to Llaqto, where the vehicle will be waiting for you. After lunch, you will depart back to Cusco where you'll arrive at approximately 6:30 pm. Your adventure comes to an end with a drop-off in central Cusco.
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Machu Picchu & Sacred Valley Adventure
Sacred Valley tour - Transfer to Aguas Calientes (L/D) Accommodation pick-up at 7:30 am to start off our day. We will travel out of Cuzco towards the Sacred Valley of the Incas and make our first stop at the village of Corao where we will visit a local artisan marketplace. Enjoy 30 minutes of free time to wander around buying handmade souvenirs for family and friends. Enjoy the scenic viewpoints along the panoramic highway that takes us over the mountains into the picturesque Urubamba river valley. Upon arrival to the ancient Inca town of Pisac, our guide will explain the unique architecture of this archaeological site and its magical vibes. Take about 45 minutes to explore the site and shop around in the local marketplace. For lunch, we will continue to Urubamba and make our lunch break here for a taste of Peru’s finest traditional cuisine. After our break, the van will take us to Ollantaytambo, another mysterious archaeological site built into the steep mountainside. You will spend 45 minutes there, which will give you plenty of time to climb the steep steps of these ancient Inca ruins and contemplate life as you look out upon the valley. Then walk over to the train station, located a short 10-minutes on foot downhill from the archaeological site, to board the train heading for Aguas Calientes (approx. 2 hours). Upon arrival you will be met by a local guide who will transfer you to your accommodation and give you indications for the following day in Machu Picchu. Wander through the quaint town of Aguas Calientes at your leisure.
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Dinner
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Machu Picchu Experience & Back to Cuzco
Explore Machu Picchu - Return to Cuzco (B) Take an early bus to Machu Picchu to enter the site as it opens. Your English speaking guide will meet you for a guided visit to the archaeological site (approximately 2 hours). You will then have plenty of free time to explore the hidden corners of this ancient Inca city on your own. You can choose from the optional treks to climb Huayna Picchu (additional cost - to book at least 2 weeks in advance) or walk to the Inti Punku (Sun Gate) for panoramic views of the site. Later, return to Aguas Calientes by bus. Then, take the return train back to Ollantaytambo and bus to Cuzco late in the day at 14:30, 16:12, or 19:00. Upon arrival at Cuzco City Center, you will need to make your own way to your accommodation for the night.
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast
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Say Goodbye to Peru!
Today you will be transferred to the Cuzco airport so you can catch your flight back to Lima and back home.
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast
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