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Peru: Machu Picchu & the Sacred Valley
Rating:
Easy / Moderate |
Daily Mileage:
4 - 8 mi |
Daily Walking:
2 - 5 hr
Air package plus 10 days from only $3645 Price includes roundtrip airfare.
Land only 8 days from only $2945
Pre-trip Extension:
Lima · 2 nights $345
Post-trip Extension:
Peruvian Amazon · 2 nights $595
Lima · 2 nights $345
Post-trip Extension:
Peruvian Amazon · 2 nights $595
It’s been 100 years since Hiram Bingham stumbled on the “Lost City” of Machu Picchu.
Our ramblings trace his path to this mysterious realm, and bring you deep into the world of the Inca to magnificent sites sure to stop you in your tracks. In the Sacred Valley, we follow altiplano trails to colossal stone fortresses, explore a colorful Cuyuni community market, visit a riverside Quechua village, and toast new friends over a local chicha brew. What’s more, you can approach that lost city from the most uplifting vantage: through the cloud forests and mountainside footpaths of the Inca Trail.
What's Included
- Roundtrip international airfare
- Transfers
- And the option to add our Low-Cost Trip Extensions: Pre-trip: Lima - 2 nights for only $345 Post-trip: Peruvian Amazon - 2 nights for only $595
- 7 nights in fine hotels and inns
- 15 meals - 7 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 4 dinners
- Service of two bilingual VBT Trip Leaders
- Full vehicle support
- FREE use of VBT custom walking poles
- Daily route directions and maps
- Welcome reception
- Sightseeing and cultural activities
- 5% Frequent Traveler Credit to use on your next VBT vacation
- Special Good Buy Discount
- Permits for Inca Trail and Machu Picchu
Discovery Highlights
- Explore while trekking among Inca ruins in the breathtaking Sacred Valley
- Marvel at your first remarkable glimpse of Machu Picchu from the “Sun Gate”
- Hike the most rewarding leg of the magnificent Inca Trail
- Admire the Andean women weavers dedicated to keeping their craft alive
- Wander among the charming artists' galleries of Cusco's San Blas quarter
- Enjoy a day in colonial, cobbled Cusco, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Sample chicha, the native corn beer, with locals
- Revel and wonder at day break and dusk in Machu Picchu, free of the day's crowds
- Indulge in the services at deluxe lodges after invigorating hikes
What to Expect
This tour features a combination of cobbled streets, uneven footpaths and
rocky, irregular terrain over hills and valleys. An elective 8 mile Inca Trail
hike includes a 2,000-foot elevation gain. Altitudes of between 6,500 and 13,500
feet may require a slower pace. Our VBT minibus support is available at
specified meeting points for those who need assistance except on the Inca Trail,
where there is no road access and you will be required to hike the entire 8
miles. Both morning and afternoon walking options are available most days.
Appropriate for enthusiastic beginners and ideal for experienced walkers. BOOK
EARLY FOR THE INCA TRAIL: If you want to hike the Inca Trail, you should make
your reservations as early as possible! The Peruvian government limits the
number of hikers on the trail at any given time. Permits are issued on a
first-come, first-served basis. Have your passport details in hand when booking
your reservation with VBT. Permits are only issued for individuals, and only for
a specific passport number. VBT cannot guarantee your permit. If a permit is
unavailable, you will travel by train to Aguas Calientes, by bus to the
entrance, and then walk into Machu Picchu. This will not impact your visit to
Machu Picchu, only the hike into the site. Should you elect at anytime to take
the train option instead of the hike, the permit is non-refundable.
- Rating Level: Easy/Mod
- Daily Mileage: 4 - 8 miles
- Daily Walking Time: 2 - 5 hours
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