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Independent Machu Picchu & Cusco Getaway with Lima 2026
6-Day Package from Lima to Lima
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 begins in Lima with an overnight stay in the City of Kings. Enjoy some free time to take in the colonial architecture of the Spanish conquistadores. Fly to Cusco and head into the Sacred Valley for an overnight stay before boarding the Vistadome train to Aguas Calientes – the foot of the mountain where “The Lost City” is found. 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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Dates & Pricing
Start Dates Listed Below are US departure dates, please verify specific dates with your Pavlus Travel Planner
| Saturday 27 Jun 26 — Friday 03 Jul 26 | Starting at $1,959 |  SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 04 Jul 26 — Friday 10 Jul 26 | Starting at $1,959 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 18 Jul 26 — Friday 24 Jul 26 | Starting at $1,959 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 25 Jul 26 — Friday 31 Jul 26 | Starting at $1,959 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 01 Aug 26 — Friday 07 Aug 26 | Starting at $1,959 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 26 Sep 26 — Friday 02 Oct 26 | Starting at $1,959 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 28 Nov 26 — Friday 04 Dec 26 | Starting at $1,959 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 05 Dec 26 — Friday 11 Dec 26 | Starting at $1,959 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
Disclaimer: Prices listed are per person, based on double occupancy, and in USD. All promotions are valid for new bookings only, capacity controlled and valid on select dates and departures. Individual Terms and Conditions will apply to all promotions. Any promotion can be withdrawn at any time without notice. Please speak with your Pavlus Travel Planner for complete vendor terms and conditions, including eligible tour and cruise dates.
Destination & Sightseeing
Destination & SightseeingSpecial features included in this tour:
- Guided sightseeing in the Sacred Vally includes a visit to Pisaq market and Ollantaytambo Incan ruins
- Scenic roundtrip train ride through the Andes to Machu Picchu
- Guided tour of Machu Picchu’s temple remains and ancient structures
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 Lima & 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.
•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 Lima & 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
ITINERARYDay 1 ARRIVE IN LIMA
Welcome to Lima. Heralded as the “City of Kings” by Spanish conquistadors, Lima retains vestiges of its opulent past with its colonial buildings and world-class museums
Day 2 LIMA–CUSCO–SACRED VALLEY
• Transfer to the airport and fly to 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.
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BreakfastLunchDay 3 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.
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BreakfastLunchDay 4 CUSCO
• Enjoy a full day at leisure to explore the city of Cusco.
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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
Breakfast
BreakfastDay 5 CUSCO–LIMA
• Transfer to the airport and fly to Lima, where the remainder of the day is at your leisure.
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Breakfast
BreakfastDay 6 LIMA
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
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Accommodations
Accommodations| Lima | Sacred Valley | Cusco |
Hotel Pullman Miraflores
Superior First-Class
C. Juan Fanning 515 - 525 Lima Peru
The Pullman Miraflores hotel combins lifestyle and design for business and leisure. Located in the exclusive Miraflores district, near the Pacific Ocean, this hotel is not far from Larcomar shopping center. With over 236 rooms, Plural lounge restaurant, gym, pool and a spectacular Rooftop Bar the Pullman Miraflores offers an amazing place to stay and relax.
Superior First-Class
C. Juan Fanning 515 - 525 Lima Peru
The Pullman Miraflores hotel combins lifestyle and design for business and leisure. Located in the exclusive Miraflores district, near the Pacific Ocean, this hotel is not far from Larcomar shopping center. With over 236 rooms, Plural lounge restaurant, gym, pool and a spectacular Rooftop Bar the Pullman Miraflores offers an amazing place to stay and relax.
Disclaimer: Prices listed are per person, based on double occupancy, and in USD. All promotions are valid for new bookings only, capacity controlled and valid on select dates and departures. Individual Terms and Conditions will apply to all promotions. Any promotion can be withdrawn at any time without notice. Please speak with your Pavlus Travel Planner for complete vendor terms and conditions, including eligible tour and cruise dates.
