Be as active or indulgent as you like on this bespoke 8-day tour through Lima, the Sacred Valley and Cusco. Active, Exclusive Peru gives you access to top guides, tours, private/small group excursions and more – all at your own pace. Stay at the exclusive Explora Sacred Valley, well-known for its outdoor activities and full of details service. No matter what you choose to do, you’ll have some of Peru’s most iconic Inca sites, museums, and fantastic food everywhere.
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Upon arrival at Lima International Airport you’ll be met by an Atelier concierge who will assist you. Before hotel check-in, get a snapshot of life in Lima and enjoy dramatic coastal views from upmarket San Isidro and Miraflores Districts.
Your first full day in Peru’s capital city includes a visit to admire the treasure of Lima’s Larco Museum, before a walking tour in Colonial Downtown. Lunch comes courtesy of a live cooking demo at a top Lima restaurant, before an afternoon at leisure to explore the city further.
Next on this Active, Exclusive Tour of Peru you’ll be whisked away to the enigmatic sites of Cusco and the Sacred Valley, some of the most iconic wonders in South America. You’ll fly to Cusco from Lima, where a driver will be waiting to take you to Explora Valle Sagrado in the Sacred Valley for check-in. One of the most revered chain of hotels in Peru, Explora are known for their love of the great outdoors, unique tours and local guides. The perfect place for this Active, Exclusive Tour of Peru.
Your time in the Sacred Valley can be as busy or easy-going as you like. While at Explora Valle Sagrado, choose your own excursions such as the perfectly preserved ruins of Moray and Ollantaytambo, the hypnotic salt pools in Maras, an al fresco lunch against the backdrop of the Sacred Valley, and so much more.
Another full day to explore the Sacred Valley your way on hiking, biking, and overland tours. You may be keen for a self-guided trek along a high mountain pass, to be wowed by the ancient architecture of sites like Pisac, or simply be content enjoying the facilities, views and fine dining cuisine at your five-star Sacred Valley hotel. The choice is yours.
Often voted the World’s Top Travel Destination, day 5 of your tour takes you to Machu Picchu, a place that has captured the imagination of countless visitors over the years. Once here, it’s easy to see why. Having traveled on a scenic train journey through the Sacred Valley, you’ll get to enjoy The Lost City on a private guided tour, before free time to explore Machu Picchu on your own and find that perfect memorable picture. Later, return to Cusco by rail and your awaiting boutique property.
Day 7 of this enthralling tour of Peru is left completely at leisure to enjoy the fine restaurants, boutiques, and many cultural highlights of Cusco your own way. You may wish to explore Sacsayhuaman Fortress, visit the Qorikancha Temple (the most important of its kind in the Inca Empire), or lose yourself around the atmospheric – and historic – streets of Downtown Cusco.
As your trip draws to a close, you may have time for one final walk around Cusco before your onward flight to Lima and home, full of priceless memories of Peru.
Make the most of your time with an extra night in Aguas Calientes or the Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge, and enjoy a second visit to The Lost City the following day. You can also upgrade your rail journey to the Hiram Bingham Train for a truly 5-star experience.
See more of the Sacred Valley surrounding Machu Picchu by adding all or part of the Classic Inca Trail, or a lesser-known alternative to your tour.
Extend your tour with extra days in Cusco to visit sites such as Andahuaylillas and Tipon or hike to Humantay Lagoon, Rainbow Mountain, Palccoyo, Qeswachaca, and more.
