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Independent Machu Picchu & Cusco Getaway 2027 - 4-Day Package from Cusco to Cusco

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Independent Machu Picchu & Cusco Getaway 2027

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 Globus Independent tour 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. Treat yourself to a tour that is exclusively yours with free time, me time, and optional adventures that speak to your independent spirit!

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Destination & Sightseeing

Your Globus Independent tour gives you the freedom to explore as you please with all the perks you'd expect from the expert travel planners at Globus. We take care of the details with included accommodations, daily breakfasts, select guided sightseeing, transportation, transfers between each tour city, and a knowledgeable Local Host in each destination to assist you upon request. 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 includes private airport transfers to/from intra-vacation flights. Local Guide service is provided 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–SACRED VALLEY
• 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. (L)
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Day 2 SACRED VALLEY–MACHU PICCHU–CUSCO
• 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. (B,L)
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Day 3 CUSCO
• Enjoy a full day at leisure to explore the city of Cusco. (B) INSIDER PICKS Perhaps take an optional walking tour to learn more about the Incas and their struggle against invading Spaniards. Visits include the imposing Cathedral and the Inca Temple of the Sun, Koricancha, which became the Spaniards’ Santo Domingo Monastery
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Day 4 CUSCO
Your vacation ends after breakfast this morning. (B)

Accommodations

Sacred ValleyCusco
Sonesta Posadas del Inca - Sacred Valley - Yucay
First-Class



Plaza Manco 11 De Yucay 123 Sacred Valley Peru

Bursting with character, the Sonesta Posadas del Inca hotel is the leader in boutique hotels in the Sacred Valley. Featuring a rustic ambiance with modern comforts, dynamite local cuisine, and friendly service, it makes for a memorable stay in one of the most remarkable places in the world. The colonial-style former monastery is surrounded by views of the Andes and beautiful gardens - a leisurely and soothing escape.

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