Independent Machu Picchu & Cusco Getaway 2026 - 4-Day Package from Cusco to Cusco

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Independent Machu Picchu & Cusco Getaway 2026

4-Day Package from Cusco to Cusco



Tour Description:

If your independent spirit is filling your dreams with new heights in adventure, just point your compass south to soar higher in the Andes and the heart of Peru. This Independence by Globus vacation in South America shares the spectacular sights of magnificent Machu Picchu – the “Lost City of the Incas.” Your Peruvian vacation begins in Cusco where you’ll begin with on an overnight adventure through the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Next stop, Machu Picchu! Board the Vistadome train to Aguas Calientes before ascending the mountain to Machu Picchu. Take the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to watch the sunrise over Machu Picchu and see the mile-long aqueduct, holy houses, and remarkable temple ruins. You’ll also explore a wealth of ancient ruins that defy explanation and encounter the captivating cultures that live on in the Sacred Valley and Cusco. Timeless temples, textiles, and tantalizing dishes are all on the menu on this free-spirited sojourn in Peru, including the I-time you crave to explore the extraordinary culture of Peru on your own. Truly a dream come true!

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Dates & Pricing

Start Dates Listed Below are US departure dates, please verify specific dates with your Pavlus Travel Planner

Saturday 10 Jan 26 — Wednesday 14 Jan 26Starting at $1,549 Get a Quote
Saturday 17 Jan 26 — Wednesday 21 Jan 26Starting at $1,549 Get a Quote
Saturday 24 Jan 26 — Wednesday 28 Jan 26Starting at $1,549 Get a Quote
Saturday 31 Jan 26 — Wednesday 04 Feb 26Starting at $1,549 Get a Quote
Saturday 07 Feb 26 — Wednesday 11 Feb 26Starting at $1,549 Get a Quote
Saturday 14 Feb 26 — Wednesday 18 Feb 26Starting at $1,549 Get a Quote
Saturday 21 Feb 26 — Wednesday 25 Feb 26Starting at $1,549 Get a Quote
Saturday 28 Feb 26 — Wednesday 04 Mar 26Starting at $1,549 Get a Quote
Saturday 07 Mar 26 — Wednesday 11 Mar 26Starting at $1,549 Get a Quote
Saturday 14 Mar 26 — Wednesday 18 Mar 26Starting at $1,549 Get a Quote
Saturday 21 Mar 26 — Wednesday 25 Mar 26Starting at $1,549 Get a Quote
Saturday 28 Mar 26 — Wednesday 01 Apr 26Starting at $1,549 Get a Quote


Destination & Sightseeing

Your Independence by Globus tour delivers all the perks you'd expect from Globus, plus the I-Time you crave to explore on your own. We take care of the details with included accommodations, daily breakfasts, select guided sightseeing, transportation and transfers between each city on your tour, and a Local Host in each city to assist you when needed. We’ll also handle flight arrangements and airport transfers at the beginning and end of your tour, if you wish.
Notes:
Transportation is as outlined in the day-by-day itinerary and include private airport transfers to/from intra-vacation flights. Local guide service is provied in Cusco.

Intra-vacation flights are not included but can be added.

Maximum enjoyment of this vacation requires walking on cobblestone streets, uneven pathways, and climbing stairs. Elevations exceeding 10,000 feet can make even modest exertion a challenge. Maximum elevation on this tour is 12,200 ft.

ITINERARY

Day 1
• Arrive in Cusco where you will be met by your Local Host. (Please arrive no later than 10:30 am.) • Together, embark on a private tour into the Urubamba Valley and the Sacred Valley of the Incas for lunch. • Visit the market town of Pisaq, where you can buy handmade rugs, alpaca sweaters, and jewelry at bargain prices. • At the other end of the valley, visit Ollantaytambo to see some of the finest examples of Inca masonry. • Stay overnight in the Sacred Valley

Day 2
• This morning, transfer to the Ollanta train station where you will board the Vistadome Train. Embark on a short journey through the lush Urubamba Valley to Aguas Calientes, the town at the base of the mountain where Machu Picchu, the “Lost City of the Incas,” is located. • Upon arrival, transfer to a motorcoach for the ascent to the legendary ruins high above the steep valley overlaid with dense tropical jungle. On a guided tour, explore this intact fortress with its temple remains, holy houses, and mile-long aqueduct. Your Local Guide will bring you closer to the lives and mysteries still hidden in these amazing structures built by the Pre-Columbian masters of this sacred land. • Later this afternoon, return by train to Cusco, the ancient capital of the Incas

Day 3

Day 4
Your vacation ends after breakfast this morning.

Accommodations

Sacred ValleyCusco
Casa Andina Premium Valle Sagrado Hotel and Villas
Superior First-Class



5to Paradero Yanahuara Urubamba Valley CUS Peru

The Casa Andina Premium Collection hotel in the Sacred Valley is a luxurious and satisfying retreat. Combining fine food, comfortable rooms, and personalized attention, it is the Valley's most complete hotel. In addition to a spa, a fitness center, and romantic dining, this hotel is best known for providing panoramic views of the Andes in every room. This charming mountain chalet-style hotel adds style and comfort to the already stunning atmosphere of Peru's Sacred Valley.

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