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Cusco Region 8-Day Private Tour

By Amaru Explorer Peru
Free cancellation available
The previous price was £1,317 and current price is £1,185 per adult
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 8d
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

Explore Peru's captivating history and stunning landscapes on this 8-day cultural journey starting in Cusco. Visit iconic sites like Qorikancha, the Sacred Valley, and conclude with the majestic Machu Picchu. Enjoy breathtaking views while hiking to Humantay Lake and Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain, surrounded by the serene beauty of the Andes. This tour combines rich cultural experiences with expert guides to ensure you get the most out of every location.

  • 8-day immersive tour in beautiful Peru
  • Professional guides with entrance tickets for all sites
  • Hikes to Humantay Lake and Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain
  • Visit cultural highlights including Qorikancha and Machu Picchu

Activity location

  • Cusco
    • Cusco, Peru

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Cusco
    • Cusco, Peru

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Cusco Region 8-Day Private Tour

  • Activity duration is 8 days8d
    8d
  • English

Pickup included

Price details
£1,316.81
£1,185.13 x 1 Adult£1,185.13
Total
The previous price was £1,316.81 and current price is £1,185.13
10% off

What's included, what's not

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    Tourist transport for all tours
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    Transfer from hotel to the airport
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    Oxygen tank and Handmade walking sticks
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    Entrance tickets to archaeological sites
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    Transfers to and from the train station
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    Tourist train (Expedition or Voyager) to Aguas Calientes
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    Professional bilingual tour guide
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    Hotel 4 start
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    Airport pick-up and drop-off
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    Local guide in Machu Picchu
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    Consettur bus up and down
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    International and domestic flights
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    Travel insurance
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    Personal expenses
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    Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
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    Extra activities not mentioned in the programme
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    Additional hotel nights or personal upgrades
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    Entrance fees or services not specified in the “Included” section
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    Entrance to Machupicchu subject to available (contact with your travel agent) circuit 2 or 1-B

Know before you book

  • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • In accordance with UK consumer law, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
  • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

Day 1: Airport pickup - Cusco City Tour

  • 1 stop
  • Meals: Not included
  • Accommodation: Stay in a 4 Star Hotel

Cusco

  • 5h
The day begins with pickup at Cusco Airport, where a tourist vehicle will be waiting to transfer you and begin the scheduled activities. Afterwards, the City Tour will start at approximately 12:50 p.m., beginning from the city centre. The first visit will be to Qoricancha (Temple of the Sun), one of the most important temples of the Inca Empire, known for its impressive architecture and for being the main religious centre dedicated to the Sun god. The tour will then continue to the outskirts of the city to visit the famous circuit of four archaeological sites near Cusco. The first stop is Sacsayhuamán, an impressive Inca fortress built with massive stone blocks perfectly fitted together. Next, we visit Qenqo, an ancient ceremonial centre used for religious rituals. The tour continues to Puca Pucara, known as the “Red Fortress,”. Finally, we visit Tambomachay, a site associated with water worship and religious. The tour ends around 6:00 p.m. at Regocijo Square, near Cusco’s Main Square.

Day 2: Super Sacred Valley

  • 1 stop
  • Meals: lunch
  • Accommodation: Stay in a 4 Star Hotel

Sacred Valley

  • 10h
The day begins with hotel pickup between 6:00 and 7:00 a.m. from the historic centre or accessible streets of Cusco. Then the journey to the Sacred Valley of the Incas will begin. The first stop will be Chinchero, a traditional Andean town known for its textile culture and important archaeological site. Afterwards, we will continue to Moray, where you can observe the impressive circular terraces used by the Incas as an agricultural experimentation centre. Then we will visit Maras, famous for its salt mines formed by hundreds of salt pools on the mountainside. Later, there will be a stop in Urubamba to enjoy a buffet lunch with typical regional dishes. In the afternoon, we will visit the archaeological centre of Ollantaytambo, one of the most important Inca fortresses in the Sacred Valley. Finally, we will board the train to Aguas Calientes, on an approximately 2-hour journey, where we will spend the night before visiting Machu Picchu the following day.

Day 3: Machu Picchu

  • 1 stop
  • Meals: lunch
  • Accommodation: Stay in a 4 Star Hotel

Santuario Historico de Machu Picchu

  • 10h
  • Admission ticket included
The day begins with hotel pickup between 6:00 and 7:00 a.m. from the historic centre or accessible streets of Cusco. Then the journey to the Sacred Valley of the Incas will begin. The first stop will be Chinchero, a traditional Andean town known for its textile culture and important archaeological site. Afterwards, we will continue to Moray, where you can observe the impressive circular terraces used by the Incas as an agricultural experimentation centre. Then we will visit Maras, famous for its salt mines formed by hundreds of salt pools on the mountainside. Later, there will be a stop in Urubamba to enjoy a buffet lunch with typical regional dishes. In the afternoon, we will visit the archaeological centre of Ollantaytambo, one of the most important Inca fortresses in the Sacred Valley. Finally, we will board the train to Aguas Calientes, on an approximately 2-hour journey, where we will spend the night before visiting Machu Picchu the following day.

Day 4: Qeswachaka Bridge

  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch
  • Accommodation: Stay in a 4 Star Hotel

Queswachaka

  • 12h
  • Admission ticket included
Your day begins early with a hotel pickup between 4:00 and 5:00 a.m. as you head south of Cusco through breathtaking Andean landscapes. Along the way, you will arrive at the small village of Tintinco, where you’ll enjoy a traditional breakfast to start your adventure. After breakfast, the journey continues towards the impressive Qeswachaka Bridge, the last remaining Inca suspension bridge made entirely by hand using natural fibres. Upon arrival, you will take part in a guided visit where you’ll learn about the history, cultural importance, and the ancestral techniques used by local communities to rebuild this bridge every year. You will then have the unique opportunity to walk across the bridge, experiencing a living tradition that dates back to the Inca Empire. Following this unforgettable experience, you will head to Combapata for a well-deserved lunch. In the afternoon, you will begin your return journey to Cusco, arriving at your hotel at approximately 6:00 p.m.

Day 5: Humantay Lake

  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch
  • Accommodation: Stay in a 4 Star Hotel

Humantay Lake

  • 12h
  • Admission ticket included
The adventure begins with hotel pickup between 4:00 and 5:00 a.m. from Cusco’s historic centre or nearby accessible streets. From there, travellers will journey through the Andes towards Mollepata, where a local breakfast will be served before continuing the trip. After breakfast, the group will head to the starting point of the trek and begin a hike of approximately 2 hours to reach the stunning Humantay Lake, located at the base of the snow-capped Humantay Mountain. Upon arrival, the guide will provide a brief explanation about the natural and cultural significance of the area, followed by free time to explore, take photos, and enjoy the spectacular turquoise waters surrounded by Andean peaks. After the visit, the group will return to Mollepata for a buffet lunch. Finally, the tour concludes with the return trip to Cusco, arriving at approximately 6:00 p.m.

Day 6: Rainbow Mountain

  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch
  • Accommodation: Stay in a 4 Star Hotel

Vinicunca Mountain

  • 12h
  • Admission ticket included
The adventure begins very early with hotel pickup between 4:00 and 5:00 a.m. from Cusco’s historic centre or nearby accessible streets. After boarding the tourist transport, the journey heads south through beautiful Andean landscapes, traditional villages, and mountain valleys. After about 2 hours of travel, the group arrives in Tintinco, where a local breakfast is served to prepare for the hike. The trip then continues to the trailhead, where the approximately 2-hour hike to Rainbow Mountain begins. Along the way, travellers can enjoy spectacular views of the Andes, observe alpacas and llamas, and learn about the local culture from the guide. Upon reaching Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca), visitors will have time to explore, take photos, and enjoy the unique natural colours created by mineral deposits in the mountains. After the visit, the group returns to Tintinco for a buffet lunch. Finally, the tour ends with the return trip to Cusco, arriving at approximately 5:00 p.m.

Day 7: Waqrapukara

  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch
  • Accommodation: Stay in a 4 Star Hotel

Waqrapukara

  • 12h
  • Admission ticket included
The day begins early with hotel pickup between 4:00 and 5:00 a.m. as you start your journey towards Santa Lucía, where you will enjoy breakfast before continuing the adventure. Then, the hike begins towards the impressive Waqrapukara archaeological complex, with an approximate duration of 2 hours. Along the way, you will witness spectacular Andean landscapes, deep canyons, and unique rock formations. Upon arrival, a guided tour will take place, where you will learn about the history and significance of this mysterious Inca site, followed by free time to explore, take photos, and enjoy the surroundings. Afterwards, a box lunch will be provided in the heart of nature. Finally, you will begin the return journey to Cusco, arriving approximately between 6:00 and 6:30 p.m.

Day 8: Airport Transfer

  • 1 stop
  • Meals: Not included
  • Accommodation: Not included

Cusco

  • 20m
Pick-up from the hotel at the indicated time to transfer you to the airport.

Location

Activity location

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    Cusco
    • Cusco, Peru

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Cusco
    • Cusco, Peru

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