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15-Day Great Inca Expedition

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Lima, Peru
  • 15 days (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Immerse yourself in the history of Peru and Inca culture on this 14-night small-group tour of many of the country's top highlights. View the Nazca Lines, marvel at the Ballestas Islands' natural beauty, soar with condors at Colca Canyon, sail on Lake Titicaca, step foot on the Uros Islands, and immerse yourself in the serene atmosphere of Machu Picchu, and more.
  • Experience an intense and exciting journey through Lima, Peru, in 16 days
  • Enjoy the convenience of having all your logistics taken care of
  • Includes 14 nights hotel accommodation, some meals, and excursions
  • Enjoy more personalized attention on a small-group tour

What's Included

  • All transfers between airport / hotel / railway station / bus station
  • All tours & excursions included in the itinerary
  • 14 nights accommodation according itinerary
  • Overflight of Nasca Lines with Aerodiana airlines from Pisco Airport
  • Guide in live bilingual Spanish and English service
  • The Expedition or Voyager train is provided for travellers booking Economy or Tourist Class options.
  • The Vistadome or Machu Picchu 360 train is provided for travellers booking First or Deluxe Class.
  • Lunch (7)
    Lunch
  • Breakfast (14)
    Breakfast
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Gratuities
  • Domestic and international flight tickets
  • Pisco airport tax, Lima
    $5.00 per person

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup point

  • J Chavez Intl Airport
    Lima Peru

Pickup details

The tour departs from Lima International Airport and is scheduled to coincide with your flight’s arrival.

Arranged start time

Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.
Select your preferred tour option to see hours.

Itinerary

Day 1

Welcome to Lima.

1 Stop

1

Lima

45 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Accommodation: 1 night of accommodation in Lima. Lodging according chosen category.

Meals: Not included

Day 2

Lima’s Historic Center and the Larco Museum

4 Stops

1

Plaza de Armas (Plaza Mayor)

20 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

2

Museo Larco

2 hours Admission Ticket Included

3

Basilica Catedral De Lima

1 hour Admission Ticket Included

4

Basilica y Monasterio de Santo Domingo

1 hour Admission Ticket Included

Accommodation: 1 night of accommodation in Lima. Lodging according chosen category.

Meals: Breakfast

Day 3

Nasca Lines, UNESCO Heritage

1 Stop

1

Nasca Lines

1 hour 30 minutesAdmission Ticket Not Included

Accommodation: 1 night of accommodation in Paracas. Lodging according chosen category.

Meals: Breakfast

Day 4

Paracas National Reserve

1 Stop

1

Paracas

2 hours Admission Ticket Free

Accommodation: 1 night of accommodation in Lima. Lodging according chosen category.

Meals: Breakfast

Day 5

Arequipa, the White City

1 Stop

1

Arequipa

4 hours Admission Ticket Free

Accommodation: 1 night of accommodation in Arequipa. Lodging according chosen category.

Meals: Breakfast

Day 6

The volcanos route, Pampa Cañahuas and Chivay

1 Stop

1

Colca Canyon

5 hours Admission Ticket Included

Accommodation: 1 night of accommodation in Colca. Lodging according chosen category.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 7

Colca Canyon, Observation point of the Cruz del Cóndor and Route to Puno

1 Stop

1

Colca Canyon

5 hours Admission Ticket Free

Accommodation: 1 night of accommodation in Puno. Lodging according chosen category.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 8

The Titicaca Sacred Lake and its islands

1 Stop

1

Taquile Island

6 hours Admission Ticket Included

Accommodation: 1 night of accommodation in Puno. Lodging according chosen category.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 9

Route of the Altiplano

1 Stop

1

La Raya Pass

8 hours Admission Ticket Included

Accommodation: 1 night of accommodation in Cusco. Lodging according chosen category.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 10

Cusco, Capital of the Empire and the Archaeological Park of Sacsayhuaman

8 Stops

1

Sacsayhuaman

3 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

2

Q'enqo

30 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

3

Tambomachay

1 hour Admission Ticket Included

4

Mercado Central de San Pedro

30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

5

Mirador de San Cristobal

15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

6

Qorikancha

1 hour Admission Ticket Included

7

Calle Hatun Rumiyoc

30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

8

Cusco Cathedral

1 hour Admission Ticket Included

Accommodation: 1 night of accommodation in Cusco. Lodging according chosen category.

Meals: Breakfast

Day 11

Sacred Valley: Inca and Colonial Pisac, Inkariy Museum and Yucay Live Culture Center

4 Stops

1

Pisac

1 hour 30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

2

Pisac Market

1 hour Admission Ticket Free

3

Museo Inkariy

1 hour Admission Ticket Included

4

Yucay Museo de Cultura Viva

1 hour Admission Ticket Included

Accommodation: 1 night of accommodation in Sacred Valley. Lodging according chosen category.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 12

Sacred Valley: Moray Terraces, Maras Salt Mines and Ollantaytambo Living Inca Village

3 Stops

1

Moray

1 hour Admission Ticket Included

2

Salinas de Maras

1 hour Admission Ticket Included

3

Archaeological Park Ollantaytambo

2 hours Admission Ticket Included

Accommodation: 1 night of accommodation in Aguas Calientes. Lodging according chosen category.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 13

Machu Picchu, the Lost City

1 Stop

1

Machu Picchu

5 hours Admission Ticket Included

Accommodation: 1 night of accommodation in Cusco. Lodging according chosen category.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 14

Cusco at your Pace

1 Stop

1

Cusco

1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Accommodation: 1 night of accommodation in Cusco. Lodging according chosen category.

Meals: Breakfast

Day 15

Farewell day

1 Stop

Lima (Pass By)

Accommodation: Not included

Meals: Breakfast

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants. Otherwise, your tour may not be confirmed.
  • Upon time of booking, please provide flight itinerary for international flights and domestic flights
  • Important: If you go suffer from altitude sickness, please bring medicine or ask your doctor for advice before you depart
  • The plane in Nazca holds up to 12 passengers
  • Overflight is not recomendable for children less than 8 years old.
  • Flights tickets are not included. Our sales team can assist you.
  • On the excursion to Machupicchu: Shifts entry by hours from 6 am to 2 pm. Our shared tour considers 9 am, 10 am and 11 am shifts. If the shifts are not available, we will open a new shared tour in the next hour available. Our staff will inform you for acceptance.
  • Guided in Bilingual service (guidance will be provided in Spanish and English)
  • Machu Picchu has implemented new visitor circuits, with three main routes with specific differences to distribute passengers in various areas. These changes are intended to improve the visitor experience and preserve the integrity of the archaeological site. The circuit with route 2 will be given as priority and if it is not available, the options of taking circuit 3B or circuit 1B will be informed so that you can confirm your decision before the tickets are issued.
  • The admission ticket of Machu Picchu is NOT REFUNDABLE and date changes or amendments are NOT accepted. *If you need to change your visit date, you will need to purchase a new entrance ticket.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.8
based on 31 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

From $2,397.00

per person

up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

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