Cusco & The Sacred Valley8 days - from $1815A non-trekking trip taking in Cusco, the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu It is possible in just over one week, to sample some of Peru’s rich mix of culture, history and mountain scenery. After exploring the main sights of Lima’s colonial centre, we cross the mountains to Cusco and visit the massive fortifications, temples and colourful towns of the Sacred Valley. After catching a train to the town of Aguas Calientes, we visit the magnificent ruins of Machu Picchu. The Spanish Conquistadors missed the ruins during their conquest of the region and they remained lost to the outside world until American explorer Hiram Bingham discovered them in 1911. There are plenty of sightseeing options in Cusco and we also have time to wander the narrow streets and shop for some great keepsakes, including alpaca sweaters and colourful Indian hats that are unique to the Andes. Highlights
Itinerary:Day 1-2: (Mon) Arrive in Lima and transfer to hotel. City tour of colonial centre.3: Fly to Cusco. Afternoon walking tour.4: Full-day tour of the Sacred Valley, visiting the ruins of Qenko, Puka Pukara and Tambo Machay, Ollantaytambo and the markets at Pisac.5: Morning visit to Peru's Challenge. Afternoon free in Cusco.6-7: Train to Aguas Calientes and visit Machu Picchu. Return to Cusco.8: Fly to Lima where trip ends on arrival (Mon). International flights, airport departure taxes, visas where required, meals not included in the itinerary, insurance, laundry, any optional tours or activities during free time, tips and items of a personal nature. Meals: 7 breakfasts Valid From: 01 Jan 07 Valid Until: 31 Dec 69 Starts/Ends: Lima to Lima Trip Reference: PSCS |
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| Start | End | Tour Price | Local Flight | Total Prepaid Cost in US$ | Availability | |
| 13 Sep 10 | 20 Sep 10 | $1425 | $390 | $1815 |  | |
| 20 Sep 10 | 27 Sep 10 | $1425 | $390 | $1815 | | |
| 27 Sep 10 | 04 Oct 10 | $1425 | $390 | $1815 | | |
| 04 Oct 10 | 11 Oct 10 | $1425 | $390 | $1815 | | |
| 18 Oct 10 | 25 Oct 10 | $1425 | $390 | $1815 |  | |
| 15 Nov 10 | 22 Nov 10 | $1425 | $415 | $1840 | | |
| 29 Nov 10 | 06 Dec 10 | $1425 | $400 | $1825 |  | |
| 13 Dec 10 | 20 Dec 10 | $1425 | $400 | $1825 | | |
| 27 Dec 10 | 03 Jan 11 | $1425 | $400 | $1825 | | |
| 03 Jan 11 | 10 Jan 11 | $1425 | $400 | $1825 | | |
| 24 Jan 11 | 31 Jan 11 | $1425 | $415 | $1840 | | |
| 07 Feb 11 | 14 Feb 11 | $1425 | $415 | $1840 | | |
| 21 Feb 11 | 28 Feb 11 | $1425 | $400 | $1825 | | |
| 07 Mar 11 | 14 Mar 11 | $1425 | $400 | $1825 | | |
| 14 Mar 11 | 21 Mar 11 | $1425 | $415 | $1840 | | |
| 21 Mar 11 | 28 Mar 11 | $1425 | $400 | $1825 | | |
| 04 Apr 11 | 11 Apr 11 | $1425 | $400 | $1825 | | |
| 18 Apr 11 | 25 Apr 11 | $1425 | $400 | $1825 | | |
| 25 Apr 11 | 02 May 11 | $1425 | $400 | $1825 | | |
| 02 May 11 | 09 May 11 | $1425 | $400 | $1825 | | |
| 09 May 11 | 16 May 11 | $1425 | $400 | $1825 | | |
| 16 May 11 | 23 May 11 | $1425 | $400 | $1825 | | |
| 23 May 11 | 30 May 11 | $1425 | $400 | $1825 | | |
| 30 May 11 | 06 Jun 11 | $1425 | $400 | $1825 | | |
| 06 Jun 11 | 13 Jun 11 | $1425 | $400 | $1825 | | |
| 13 Jun 11 | 20 Jun 11 | $1425 | $400 | $1825 | | |
| 20 Jun 11 | 27 Jun 11 | $1425 | $400 | $1825 | | |
| 27 Jun 11 | 04 Jul 11 | $1425 | $400 | $1825 | | |
| 04 Jul 11 | 11 Jul 11 | $1425 | $400 | $1825 | | |
| 11 Jul 11 | 18 Jul 11 | $1425 | $400 | $1825 | | |
| 18 Jul 11 | 25 Jul 11 | $1425 | $400 | $1825 | | |
| 25 Jul 11 | 01 Aug 11 | $1425 | $400 | $1825 | | |
| 01 Aug 11 | 08 Aug 11 | $1425 | $400 | $1825 | | |
| 08 Aug 11 | 15 Aug 11 | $1425 | $400 | $1825 | | |
| 15 Aug 11 | 22 Aug 11 | $1425 | $400 | $1825 | | |
| 22 Aug 11 | 29 Aug 11 | $1425 | $400 | $1825 | | |
| 29 Aug 11 | 05 Sep 11 | $1425 | $400 | $1825 | | |
| 05 Sep 11 | 12 Sep 11 | $1425 | $400 | $1825 | | |
| 12 Sep 11 | 19 Sep 11 | $1425 | $400 | $1825 | | |
| 19 Sep 11 | 26 Sep 11 | $1425 | $400 | $1825 | | |
| 26 Sep 11 | 03 Oct 11 | $1425 | $415 | $1840 | | |
| 03 Oct 11 | 10 Oct 11 | $1425 | $400 | $1825 | | |
| 10 Oct 11 | 17 Oct 11 | $1425 | $400 | $1825 | | |
| 17 Oct 11 | 24 Oct 11 | $1425 | $400 | $1825 | | |
| 24 Oct 11 | 31 Oct 11 | $1425 | $400 | $1825 | | |
| 07 Nov 11 | 14 Nov 11 | $1425 | $400 | $1825 | | |
| 21 Nov 11 | 28 Nov 11 | $1425 | $400 | $1825 | | |
| 05 Dec 11 | 12 Dec 11 | $1425 | $400 | $1825 | | |
| 19 Dec 11 | 26 Dec 11 | $1425 | $400 | $1825 | | |
| 02 Jan 12 | 09 Jan 12 | $1425 | $400 | $1825 | | |
| 16 Jan 12 | 23 Jan 12 | $1425 | $400 | $1825 | | |
| 30 Jan 12 | 06 Feb 12 | $1425 | $400 | $1825 | | |
| 13 Feb 12 | 20 Feb 12 | $1425 | $400 | $1825 | | |
| 27 Feb 12 | 05 Mar 12 | $1425 | $400 | $1825 | | |
| 12 Mar 12 | 19 Mar 12 | $1425 | $400 | $1825 | | |
| 19 Mar 12 | 26 Mar 12 | $1425 | $400 | $1825 | | |
| 26 Mar 12 | 02 Apr 12 | $1425 | $400 | $1825 | | |
| 02 Apr 12 | 09 Apr 12 | $1425 | $400 | $1825 | | |
| 09 Apr 12 | 16 Apr 12 | $1425 | $400 | $1825 | | |
| 16 Apr 12 | 23 Apr 12 | $1425 | $400 | $1825 | | |
| 23 Apr 12 | 30 Apr 12 | $1425 | $400 | $1825 | | |
| 30 Apr 12 | 07 May 12 | $1425 | $400 | $1825 | | |
| 07 May 12 | 14 May 12 | $1425 | $400 | $1825 | | |
| 14 May 12 | 21 May 12 | $1425 | $400 | $1825 | | |
| 21 May 12 | 28 May 12 | $1425 | $400 | $1825 | | |
| 28 May 12 | 04 Jun 12 | $1425 | $400 | $1825 | | |
| 04 Jun 12 | 11 Jun 12 | $1425 | $400 | $1825 | | |
| 11 Jun 12 | 18 Jun 12 | $1425 | $400 | $1825 | | |
| 18 Jun 12 | 25 Jun 12 | $1425 | $400 | $1825 | | |
| 25 Jun 12 | 02 Jul 12 | $1425 | $400 | $1825 | | |
| 02 Jul 12 | 09 Jul 12 | $1425 | $400 | $1825 | | |
Prices and itineraries shown for tours departing from January 2010 onwards are subject to change and confirmation with the publication of our 2010/11 brochure, due to be published in October 2009.