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9-Days Essential South: Lima, Cusco, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu & Puno

By Lima Tours
Free cancellation available
The previous price was £972 and current price is £874 per traveller
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 9d
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages
Overview
  • Lima, Declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
  • Visit the ancient Inca capital of Cusco.
  • Be fascinated by the lost city of the Incas
  • Explore the Sistine Chapel of America in Andahuaylillas
  • Spectacular landscapes of Taquile and Uros Islands

Activity location

  • Central & Southern Peru
    • Lima, Cusco & Puno
    • Lima, Cusco & Puno, Cusco & Puno

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Jorge Chávez International Airport
    • Av. Elmer Faucett s/n, Callao 07031, Callao, Callao Region, Peru
    • Callao, Cusco & Puno

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

Check availability

Standard Category - One triple room
  • Activity duration is 9 days9d
    9d
  • English
  • Food and drinks

This option includes: Round trip by train to Machu Picchu in Expedition Service (PeruRail) or Voyager (IncaRail), tickets are issued according to availability.

Hotel categories:

  • Lima: Tierra Viva Hotel or similar 3*

  • Cusco: Tierra Viva Hotel or similar 3*

  • Sacred Valley: AVA Spots Hotel or similar 3*.

  • Aguas Calientes: Ferré Machu Picchu Hotel or similar 3*

  • Puno: Hacienda Puno Hotel or similar 3*

Note:

  • Child only applies to Twin or double room accompanied by an adult.
Starting time: 08:00
Price details
£971.27
£874.14 x 3 Travellers£2,622.42
Total
The previous price was £2,913.81 and current price is £2,622.43
10% off
Standard Category - One twin or double room
  • Activity duration is 9 days9d
    9d
  • English
  • Food and drinks

This option includes: Round trip by train to Machu Picchu in Expedition Service (PeruRail) or Voyager (IncaRail), tickets are issued according to availability.

Hotel categories:

  • Lima: Tierra Viva Hotel or similar 3*

  • Cusco: Tierra Viva Hotel or similar 3*

  • Sacred Valley: AVA Spots Hotel or similar 3*.

  • Aguas Calientes: Ferré Machu Picchu Hotel or similar 3*

  • Puno: Hacienda Puno Hotel or similar 3*

Note:

  • Child only applies to Twin or double room accompanied by an adult.
Starting time: 08:00
Price details
£1,024.16
£921.74 x 2 Travellers£1,843.48
Total
The previous price was £2,048.32 and current price is £1,843.49
10% off
Superior Category - One triple room
  • Activity duration is 9 days9d
    9d
  • English
  • Food and drinks

This option includes: Round trip by train to Machu Picchu in Expedition Service (PeruRail) or Voyager (IncaRail), tickets are issued according to availability.

Hotel categories:

  • Lima: José Antonio Deluxe Hotel or similar 4*

  • Cusco: Hilton Garden Inn Hotel or similar 4*

  • Sacred Valley: Casa Andina Premium Valle Hotel or similar 4*

  • Aguas Calientes: El Mapi Inkaterra Hotel or similar 4*

  • Puno: Jose Antonio Hotel or similar 4*

Note:

  • Child only applies to Twin or double room accompanied by an adult.
Starting time: 08:00
Price details
£1,142.09
£1,027.88 x 3 Travellers£3,083.64
Total
The previous price was £3,426.27 and current price is £3,083.64
10% off
Superior Category - One twin or double room
  • Activity duration is 9 days9d
    9d
  • English
  • Food and drinks

This option includes: Round trip by train to Machu Picchu in Expedition Service (PeruRail) or Voyager (IncaRail), tickets are issued according to availability.

Hotel categories:

  • Lima: José Antonio Deluxe Hotel or similar 4*

  • Cusco: Hilton Garden Inn Hotel or similar 4*

  • Sacred Valley: Casa Andina Premium Valle Hotel or similar 4*

  • Aguas Calientes: El Mapi Inkaterra Hotel or similar 4*

  • Puno: Jose Antonio Hotel or similar 4*

Note:

  • Child only applies to Twin or double room accompanied by an adult.
Starting time: 08:00
Price details
£1,198.40
£1,078.56 x 2 Travellers£2,157.12
Total
The previous price was £2,396.80 and current price is £2,157.11
10% off
Standard Category - One single room
  • Activity duration is 9 days9d
    9d
  • English
  • Food and drinks

This option includes: Round trip by train to Machu Picchu in Expedition Service (PeruRail) or Voyager (IncaRail), tickets are issued according to availability.

Hotel categories:

  • Lima: Tierra Viva Hotel or similar 3*

  • Cusco: Tierra Viva Hotel or similar 3*

  • Sacred Valley: AVA Spots Hotel or similar 3*.

  • Aguas Calientes: Ferré Machu Picchu Hotel or similar 3*

  • Puno: Hacienda Puno Hotel or similar 3*

Note:

  • Child only applies to Twin or double room accompanied by an adult.
Starting time: 08:00
Price details
£1,403.00
£1,262.70 x 1 Traveller£1,262.70
Total
The previous price was £1,403.00 and current price is £1,262.70
10% off
Deluxe Category - One Twin or Double Room
  • Activity duration is 9 days9d
    9d
  • English
  • Food and drinks

This option includes: Round trip by train to Machu Picchu in Vistadome Service (PeruRail) or 360° (IncaRail), tickets are issued according to availability.

Hotel categories:

  • Lima: AC Hotel Miraflores or similar 5*

  • Cusco: Aranwa Cusco Boutique Hotel or similar 5*

  • Sacred Valley: Inkaterra Hacienda Urubamba Hotel or similar 5*

  • Aguas Calientes: Inkaterra Machu Pueblo Hotel or similar 5*

  • Puno: GHL Hotel Lago Titicaca or similar 5*

Note:

  • Child only applies to Twin or double room accompanied by an adult.
Starting time: 08:00
Price details
£1,611.40
£1,450.26 x 2 Travellers£2,900.52
Total
The previous price was £3,222.80 and current price is £2,900.52
10% off
Deluxe Category - One triple room
  • Activity duration is 9 days9d
    9d
  • English
  • Food and drinks

This option includes: Round trip by train to Machu Picchu in Vistadome Service (PeruRail) or 360° (IncaRail), tickets are issued according to availability.

Hotel categories:

  • Lima: AC Hotel Miraflores or similar 5*

  • Cusco: Aranwa Cusco Boutique Hotel or similar 5*

  • Sacred Valley: Inkaterra Hacienda Urubamba Hotel or similar 5*

  • Aguas Calientes: Inkaterra Machu Pueblo Hotel or similar 5*

  • Puno: GHL Hotel Lago Titicaca or similar 5*

Note:

  • Child only applies to Twin or double room accompanied by an adult.
Starting time: 08:00
Price details
£1,691.50
£1,522.35 x 3 Travellers£4,567.05
Total
The previous price was £5,074.50 and current price is £4,567.04
10% off
Superior Category - One Single Room
  • Activity duration is 9 days9d
    9d
  • English
  • Food and drinks

This option includes: Round trip by train to Machu Picchu in Expedition Service (PeruRail) or Voyager (IncaRail), tickets are issued according to availability.

Hotel categories:

  • Lima: José Antonio Deluxe Hotel or similar 4*

  • Cusco: Hilton Garden Inn Hotel or similar 4*

  • Sacred Valley: Casa Andina Premium Valle Hotel or similar 4*

  • Aguas Calientes: El Mapi Inkaterra Hotel or similar 4*

  • Puno: Jose Antonio Hotel or similar 4*

Note:

  • Child only applies to Twin or double room accompanied by an adult.
Starting time: 08:00
Price details
£1,743.12
£1,568.81 x 1 Traveller£1,568.81
Total
The previous price was £1,743.12 and current price is £1,568.81
10% off
Deluxe Category - One single room
  • Activity duration is 9 days9d
    9d
  • English
  • Food and drinks

This option includes: Round trip by train to Machu Picchu in Vistadome Service (PeruRail) or 360° (IncaRail), tickets are issued according to availability.

Hotel categories:

  • Lima: AC Hotel Miraflores or similar 5*

  • Cusco: Aranwa Cusco Boutique Hotel or similar 5*

  • Sacred Valley: Inkaterra Hacienda Urubamba Hotel or similar 5*

  • Aguas Calientes: Inkaterra Machu Pueblo Hotel or similar 5*

  • Puno: GHL Hotel Lago Titicaca or similar 5*

Note:

  • Child only applies to Twin or double room accompanied by an adult.
Starting time: 08:00
Price details
£2,516.75
£2,265.08 x 1 Traveller£2,265.08
Total
The previous price was £2,516.75 and current price is £2,265.08
10% off

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Operated with bilingual English, Spanish and Portuguese-speaking local guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    2 nights in Lima and Cusco, 1 in the Urubamba, 1 night in Aguas Calientes and 2 nights in Puno
  • What's includedWhat's included
    8 breakfasts and 4 lunches (day 4, 5, 7 and 8)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Transfers from/ to airport in a private vehicle
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Shared transfers from and to the train stations
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Semi -private train to and from Machu Picchu in the selected service
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Shared bus Aguas Calientes/ Machu Picchu/ Aguas Calientes.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Cusco Tourist Ticket (BTC ticket)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Semi private boat in Puno
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Domestic flights: Lima - Cusco (Day 3) (we advise booking the first flights in the morning)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Expenses of a personal nature, drinks and meals not stated in the programme
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    International flights to Peru
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Tips for driver and guide
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Additional optional visits

Know before you book

  • Reservations 5 days in advance will be subject to prior confirmation
  • Domestic flight from Lima to Cusco on day 3 must arrive not later than 10:30hrs. Noon arrivals are too late.
  • It is forbidden the following objects: professional cameras that require lights and tripods, drones, selfie sticks, aerosols, high heels, walking sticks without rubber tips, banners and posters, sharp objects and backpacks that exceed the following dimensions: 40cm x 35 cm x 20 cm.
  • Carry the same document that you presented to the agency, given that the train tickets and entrance to Machu Picchu will be issued with the same information.
  • Please note that Check-In in most hotels begins at 13:00 hrs. Clients will be subject to the availability of the room if they arrive before, waiting in the hotel lobby
  • To preserve the Historical Sanctuary of Machu Picchu, as well as its condition as World Heritage, the Ministry of Culture has established different circuits to visit it.
  • We will make sure that your visit to the archaeological site is a memorable experience. However, please keep in mind, that either Circuit 2 or 3 will be assigned upon availability.
  • In accordance with UK consumer law, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

What you can expect

Day 1: Arrival in Lima

A transport service will pick you up from the airport to transfer you to your hotel.

  • Meals not included
  • Accommodation: 1 night in Lima

Day 2: Lima

Start with the Larco Museum, located in the Pueblo Libre district. Then visit Casa Aliaga and be amazed by Lima Cathedral.

  • Meals included: breakfast.
  • Accommodation: 1 night in Lima

Day 3: Lima - Cusco

Transferred to the airport to take the flight to Cusco. At arrival, you will be taken to your hotel. In the afternoon, visit the Santo Domingo Convent and the Cathedral. Continue with the Fortress of Sacsayhuaman, admire the amphitheatre of Qenqo and finally Puka Pukara.

  • Meals included: breakfast
  • Accommodation: 1 night in Cusco.

Day 4: Cusco - Sacred Valley

During the morning, visit the town of Chinchero and the Living Museum of Yucay. Upon arriving in Ollantaytambo, have an Andean gastronomy experience in a restaurant and finally return to your hotel.

  • Meals included: breakfast and lunch.
  • Accommodation: 1 night in Urubamba.

Day 5: Sacred Valley - Machu Picchu - Aguas Calientes

Visit the Lost City of the Incas is believed to have been built in the 1450s by Inca emperor Pachacuti as a holiday retreat, yet within a century the city would be abandoned following the Spanish conquest. Return to Aguas Calientes for lunch and then board the train back to Cusco.

  • Meals included: breakfast and lunch.
  • Accommodation: 1 night in Aguas Calientes.

Day 6: Aguas Calientes - Cusco

You can optionally return to Machu Picchu. In the afternoon, transfer to the Aguas Calientes station and take the train back to Ollanta station. From here you will be transferred to your hotel in Cusco.

  • Meals included breakfast.
  • Accommodation 1 night in Cusco.

Day 7: Cusco - Puno

Transferred to the bus station to start your journey through the landscape of the Andes to Puno. Your first stop is in Andahuaylillas and Racchi. Lunch will be taken in the town of Sicuani before you head to La Raya, the highest point between Puno and Cusco, The last stop is Pucara, the first urban settlement on Lake Titicaca.

  • Meals included: breakfast and lunch
  • Accommodation: 1 night in Puno

Day 8: Puno

Today, you will visit Uros and Taquile Island. Lunch is enjoyed on the island before the return trip to Puno.

  • Meals included: breakfast and lunch
  • Accommodation: 1 night in Puno

Day 9: Departure Puno

Transport service will take you to the Puno airport.

  • Meals included: breakfast.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES
    Central & Southern Peru
    • Lima, Cusco & Puno
    • Lima, Cusco & Puno, Cusco & Puno

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Jorge Chávez International Airport
    • Av. Elmer Faucett s/n, Callao 07031, Callao, Callao Region, Peru
    • Callao, Cusco & Puno
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport
    • F364+JPW, Av. Velasco Astete, Cusco 08006, Cusco, Cusco, Peru
    • Cusco, Cusco & Puno