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Inca Sunrise – 8 Days: Lima, Cusco, Maras, Machu Picchu, French-speaking guide

From $1,253 • 8 days • LimaTours • Aguas Calientes, Cusco, Lima • Pickup available • Not Cancellable

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Why we love it?

The Inca Sunrise tour offers an immersive 8-day experience through some of Peru's most iconic destinations, including Lima, Cusco, and Aguas Calientes. This tour is ideal for travelers who appreciate rich cultural history and breathtaking landscapes, as it includes visits to the ancient ruins of Machu Picchu and the salt mines of Maras. A distinctive feature of this tour is the availability of a French-speaking guide, ensuring a deeper understanding of the sites visited. Participants will enjoy 7 nights of accommodation, daily breakfasts, and two lunches, alongside convenient private transfers to and from the airport.

Inclusions

Operated with a French-speaking guide during the excursions
7 nights' accommodation
7 breakfasts
2 lunches (days 5 and 6)
Transfers to/from the airport by private vehicle
Shared transfers to and from train stations
Return train to Machu Picchu in Expedition (PeruRail) or Voyager (Inca Rail) service for Standard and Superior categories, and in Vistadome (PeruRail) or 360° (Inca Rail) service for Deluxe category
Bus Aguas Calientes / Machu Picchu / Aguas Calientes
All the visits mentioned in the program: Casa Aliaga, Cathedral and Larco Museum in Lima; Coricancha, Cathedral, Sacsayhuamán, Qenqo, Puca Pucara and Tambomachay in Cusco; Chinchero, Living Museum of Yucay, Ollantaytambo Fortress, Maras, Moray in the Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu
Cusco Tourist Ticket (BTC)

Exclusions

Personal expenses, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages during meals, meals or services not explicitly mentioned in the program
Luggage and gratuities
Additional Optional Tours
International flights to Peru
Domestic flights: Lima – Cusco (Day 3) (we recommend booking the first flights in the morning)
Departure taxes from international and domestic airports
Travel insurance or any additional loss or cost resulting from unforeseen circumstances such as flight delays, accidents, etc.

Itinerary

Day 1 ARRIVAL LIMA

Upon arrival at Lima's Jorge Chávez International Airport, a chauffeured vehicle and a representative will be waiting to take you to your hotel.

Overnight in Lima.

Day 2 LIMA

Your guide will greet you at your hotel and take you to explore the historic heart of the city. You will be amazed by Casa Aliaga, a colonial house of more than 5 centuries, considered the oldest house in South America. Next, you'll explore the UNESCO-listed Plaza Mayor, where you'll have the opportunity to discover the majestic Lima Cathedral. Your day will end on a high note at the Larco Museum, housed in a sumptuous eighteenth-century colonial house, where you will immerse yourself in more than 5,000 years of Peruvian history through an exceptional collection of ceramics, gold and silver. This excursion is done in a group with other participants.

Overnight in Lima.

Day 3 LIMA – CUSCO (90 min by plane; not included)

A shuttle will pick you up from your hotel at the agreed time and transfer you to Jorge Chávez International Airport in Lima. Domestic flight from Lima to Cusco (not included). Upon arrival at Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport in Cusco, one of our representatives will welcome you and escort you to your hotel.

Discover the magic of Cusco, the former capital of the Inca Empire. Your visit will begin at the Convent of Santo Domingo, built on the ruins of the Temple of the Sun, Coricancha. You will then admire the Cathedral Basilica of the Virgin of the Assumption, a masterpiece of religious art. Afterward, you will explore the surrounding hills of Cusco and their archaeological sites, including the impressive fortress of Sacsayhuamán, the mysterious complex of Qenqo, and the site of Puca Pucará. The tour concludes at the ruins of Tambomachay, also known as the Baths of the Inca. After this unforgettable day, you will return to your hotel enriched by new discoveries. Please note that this excursion is shared with other travelers, allowing you to enjoy the experience alongside fellow enthusiasts.

Overnight in Cusco.

Day 4 CUSCO – MORAY & MARAS – CUSCO

Your guide will pick you up to start your tour of the Sacred Valley. The first stop will be the archaeological site of Moray, famous for its mysterious concentric circular terraces that recreate various microclimates. You will then continue to Maras, where you will find the famous pre-Inca salt pans, still in use today, which make up a spectacular landscape with their thousands of sparkling pools. At the end of the tour, you will be escorted back to your hotel.

Overnight in Cusco.

Day 5 CUSCO – SACRED VALLEY

A vehicle will pick you up in the morning to take you to the picturesque village of Chinchero. We'll discover its agricultural terraces and its 17th-century colonial church, built on an ancient Inca palace also recognized as one of the first Catholic constructions in Peru. Along the way, we'll stop at a lookout point to admire the spectacular landscapes of the Sacred Valley. Next, we'll visit the Living Museum of Yucay, where we'll be able to witness the creation of textiles, adobe objects, ceramics, and silver objects using ancient Inca techniques. We'll enjoy a delicious lunch typical of the Sacred Valley. Afterwards, we'll enjoy a delicious typical lunch. After lunch, we'll head to the imposing fortress of Ollantaytambo, an important ceremonial center known for its impressive agricultural terraces that stretch across the sides of the surrounding mountains. At the end of this full-day tour, you'll return to your hotel to relax and soak up the renewed Inca spirit. This tour is shared with other travelers.

Overnight in Urubamba.

Day 6 SACRED VALLEY – MACHU PICCHU – AGUAS CALIENTES

A transport will pick you up from your hotel in Urubamba (Sacred Valley) to take you to the Ollantaytambo train station. This transfer is shared with other passengers. Board the train from Ollantaytambo Station to Aguas Calientes Station (Machu Picchu Pueblo), where you'll receive assistance upon arrival. For your return, you will make the same journey. Each route lasts approximately an hour and a half, and schedules are subject to availability.

Aguas Calientes, located on the slopes of Machu Picchu, offers a bustling handicraft market, a variety of restaurants, and accommodation options. Just a 25-minute bus ride away, you'll find Machu Picchu, a marvel of engineering and architecture, which is said to have served as a sanctuary and retreat for the Inca Pachacútec. A UNESCO World Heritage Site and considered one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World, Machu Picchu, which means "Old Mountain," captivates with its historical brilliance and natural majesty. After the tour, you will return by bus to Aguas Calientes and then take the train back to Cusco. This tour is shared with other passengers.

You will enjoy a delicious lunch at Café Inkaterra, with a unique view of the Vilcanota River. This restaurant combines Andean cuisine and architecture with contemporary trends, creating dishes with an original taste and fusion style.

Overnight in Aguas Calientes.

Day 7 AGUAS CALIENTES – CUSCO

Enjoy a free and quiet morning in Aguas Calientes. If you wish, you have the option to return to Machu Picchu to explore other attractions offered by the citadel. We recommend that you get up early to watch the sunrise over the mountain, a truly unforgettable experience. In the afternoon, we'll start our return to Cusco. After your train ride from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo, transportation will be available to the train station to take you to your hotel in Cusco. This transfer will be shared with other passengers.

Overnight in Cusco.

Day 8 CUSCO DEPARTURE

Your Peruvian adventure is coming to an end. A driver will pick you up from your hotel to take you to Cusco Airport.

Please Note

The domestic flight from Lima to Cusco must arrive no later than 10:30 a.m. Arrivals at noon are too late.
Please note that check-in at most hotels begins at 13:00. Guests will be subject to room availability if they arrive earlier, and will have to wait in the hotel lobby.
If your trip includes visiting high-altitude cities such as Cusco and Puno, more than 3,400 meters (11,200 feet) above sea level, remember to take precautions to avoid altitude sickness. Passengers with heart problems or high blood pressure should consult their doctor before travelling.
We reserve the right to change itineraries and activities due to weather conditions, technical issues or for safety reasons.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE NEW MACHU PICCHU ENTRY REGULATIONSIn order to preserve the Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu and maintain its World Heritage status, the Ministry of Culture has established various tour routes. The specific tour and time will be assigned based on availability at the time of confirmation of your booking.
The following items are prohibited: professional cameras that require lights and tripods, or with telephoto lenses weighing more than 2 kilograms (special permission and an additional fee are required to use them), drones, selfie sticks, sprays, high heels, walking sticks without rubber tips, banners and posters, sharp objects and backpacks larger than 40 cm x 35 cm x 20 cm.
After the ban on single-use plastic in 76 natural areas, including Machu Picchu, it is important to use reusable bottles.
INSTRUCTIONSCarry the same document as the one presented to the agency, as the train tickets and entrance to Machu Picchu will be issued with the same information.
On all train services to Machu Picchu, each passenger can only take one piece of hand luggage (backpack, bag or briefcase) weighing a maximum of 5 kg / 11 lbs on the return train to and from Machu Picchu. You will meet your luggage at the chosen hotel. Allowable size: 62 linear inches / 157 cm (height + length + width)