The Heart of the Empire, Private Tour

What's Included

• Tour Guide

  Operated with English, Spanish or French speaking local guide on a private basis.

• Accommodation

  5 nights of accommodation in various hotel categories.

• Meals

  5 breakfasts and 2 lunches on days 2 and 3.

• Transport

  Private transfers from and to the airport and train stations. Roundtrip train to Machu Picchu in Expedition Service (PeruRail) or Voyager (IncaRail) for Standard and Superior category, and Vistadome Service (Perú Rail) or 360° (Inca Rail) for Deluxe category.

• Entrance Fees and Activities

  Admission to all major monuments and sightseeing attractions mentioned in the itinerary, including Living Museum of Yucay, Ollantaytambo and Chinchero archaeological complexes in Sacred Valley; Machu Picchu on day 3; Coricancha, Cathedral, Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Tambomachay and Puca Pucara in Cusco; Cusco Tourist Ticket (BTC ticket) included.

What's Not Included

• Personal Expenses

  Expenses of a personal nature, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages during meals, and meals not stated in the programme.
  
  

• Tips

  Tips for driver and guide.
  
  

• Additional Visits

  Additional optional visits.
  
  

• International Flights

  International flights to Peru.
  
  

• Domestic Flights

  Domestic flights (advised to book the first flights in the morning before 11:00hrs).
  
  

• Airport Taxes

  International and domestic airport departure taxes.
  
  

Requirements

Comfortable and light clothing is recommended for visiting the coastal areas of Peru, while for the high Andean area the use of warm clothing is recommended. It is not recommended that visitors wear sleeveless shirts, shorts, short skirts or short clothes when visiting religious temples or official buildings. Sunscreen, sunglasses, hat and mosquito repellent can be very useful during your stay.

Please Note

Rates do not apply to Peruvians or residents with more than 60 days of stay. If passengers are Peruvians or exceed 60 days of stay, sale taxes (18%) will be collected by our local operator

Domestic flight from Lima to Cusco must arrive not later than 10:30hrs. Noon arrivals are too late.

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

If your trip includes the visit to high altitude cities such as Cusco and Puno located at more than 3400 meters (11 200 feet above sea level), do not forget to take precautions in order to avoid altitude sickness. Passengers who have heart problems or high blood pressure should check with their doctor before travelling

Upon arrival is recommended to rest for few hours, drink coca tea and eat lightly. As a reference Machu Picchu is located at 2400 meters (8 000 feet above sea level)

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE NEW ENTRANCE REGULATIONS TO MACHU PICCHU:

The current restrictions on visits to Machu Picchu allow a maximum stay of 4 hours in the citadel accompanied by a guide during the first entry. If the visitor tours an alternate route (Mountain Machu Picchu or Huayna Picchu) the passenger will have 3 hours to for this purpose, additional to the 4 hours in the citadel. If the passenger wishes to enter the citadel again during the afternoon shift or the next day, he must acquire previously an additional ticket to enter in the new shift. There is no ticket sale in the archaeological zone.

It is forbidden the follow objects: professional cameras that require lights and tripods, or with telephoto lenses with a weigh higher than 2 kilos (in order to use them, special authorization is needed, as well as the payment of an additional fee), drones, selfie sticks, sprays, high heels, walking sticks without rubber tip, banners and posters, sharp objects and backpacks bigger than 40cm x 35 cm x 20 cm. 

INSTRUCTIONS:

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

In all train services to Machu Picchu, the passenger can carry only hand luggage (backpack, bag or briefcase) weighing no more than 5kg / 11lb on the train to / from Machu Picchu. You will find your luggage at the chosen hotel. Allowed size: 62 linear inches 157cm (height + length + width)

NEW PLASTIC REGULATION:

After the prohibition of the access of single use plastic items to 76 natural areas including Machu Picchu, it is important to use reusable bottles. 

Accommodation options

ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS

Day 1-2 Sacred Valley:

• Standard Hotel Category = AVA Spots or similar 3*
• Superior Hotel Category = Casa Andina Private Valle Sagrado or similar 4*
• Deluxe Hotel Category = Inkaterra Hacienda Urubamba or similar 5*

Day 3 Aguas Calientes:

• Standard Hotel Category = Ferré Machu Picchu or similar 3*
• Superior Hotel Category = El Mapi by Inkaterra or similar 4*
• Deluxe Hotel Category = Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo or similar 5*

Day 4-5 Cusco:

• Standard Hotel Category = Tierra Viva or similar 3*
• Superior Hotel Category = Hilton Garden Inn or similar 4*
• Deluxe Hotel Category = Aranwa Cusco Boutique or similar 5*

OPTIONAL EXTRA

Pre- and Post - night stay in Cusco:

• Standard Hotel Category = San Agustin Internacional or similar 3*
• Superior Hotel Category = Hilton Garden Inn or similar 4*
• Deluxe Hotel Category = Aranwa Cusco Boutique or similar 5*

Mode of Transport

Private transfers from and to the airport and train stations. Roundtrip train to Machu Picchu in Expedition Service or Vistadome Service, depending on the hotel category.

Accommodation

Enjoy 5 nights of accommodation with options ranging from 3-star to 5-star hotels. Stay in Sacred Valley, Aguas Calientes, and Cusco, with choices like AVA Spots, Ferré Machu Picchu, and Aranwa Cusco Boutique.

Accommodation options

ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS

Day 1-2 Sacred Valley:

• Standard Hotel Category = AVA Spots or similar 3*
• Superior Hotel Category = Casa Andina Private Valle Sagrado or similar 4*
• Deluxe Hotel Category = Inkaterra Hacienda Urubamba or similar 5*

Day 3 Aguas Calientes:

• Standard Hotel Category = Ferré Machu Picchu or similar 3*
• Superior Hotel Category = El Mapi by Inkaterra or similar 4*
• Deluxe Hotel Category = Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo or similar 5*

Day 4-5 Cusco:

• Standard Hotel Category = Tierra Viva or similar 3*
• Superior Hotel Category = Hilton Garden Inn or similar 4*
• Deluxe Hotel Category = Aranwa Cusco Boutique or similar 5*

OPTIONAL EXTRA

Pre- and Post - night stay in Cusco:

• Standard Hotel Category = San Agustin Internacional or similar 3*
• Superior Hotel Category = Hilton Garden Inn or similar 4*
• Deluxe Hotel Category = Aranwa Cusco Boutique or similar 5*