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- LimaTours
- In-depth Cultural
- Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
- Group Tour
- Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
- Partially Guided
- Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
- Guided in English, Spanish
- Group Size 2 - 16
- Age range 10 to 99
Places You’ll See
Highlights
- Explore pre-Columbian history at Inkariy Museum
- Witness traditional crafts in Chinchero town
- Discover Machu Picchu with an expert guide
- Stroll through Cusco and visit ancient sites
- Enjoy scenic train rides through the Andes
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 ARRIVAL CUSCO – SACRED VALLEY (50km – 1.5 hours)
- Day 2 SACRED VALLEY – CHINCHERO – OLLANTAYTAMBO (85Km - 2 hrs)
- Day 3 SACRED VALLEY – MACHU PICCHU – AGUAS CALIENTES (75km – 1.5 hrs)
- Day 4 MACHU PICCHU - CUSCO (115Km - 4 hours)
- Day 5 CUSCOCITY TOUR & NEARBY ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE
- Day 6 DEPARTURE CUSCO
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Guide
- Meals
- Additional Services
- Transport
- Free eSIMTourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.
What's Not Included
- Flights
- Insurance
- Optional
- Additional Services
Where You'll Stay
AVA Spots
HotelDays 1, 2Inkaterra Hacienda Urubamba
HotelDays 1, 2Sonesta Posadas del Inca Yucay
HotelDays 1, 2El Mapi by Inkaterra
Hotelday 3Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo
Hotelday 3Hatun Inti Classic Standard
Hotelday 3Tierra Viva
HotelDays 4, 5Hilton Garden Inn
HotelDays 4, 5Aranwa Cusco Boutique
HotelDays 4, 5
Customer Reviews
- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideGood
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationExcellent
- FoodExcellent
- MJMary Eileen· October 23rd, 2024A well executed tour. I travelled solo. I had someone greet me at the airport on arrival and departure. The hotels they chose for the tour were excellent. Clean and visually interesting hotels. All tour guides were helpful and friendly. I would use Lima Tours again. I also got to meet other travellers during group tours. So nice to meet other people and make some new friends. I felt completely safe as a solo traveller and in good hands. I did the Heart of The Empire tour. Well done Lima Tours! M. from Australia.Show more
LimaTours commented on this reviewHello Mary, Thank you for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed the Heart of the Empire tour, felt safe traveling solo, and made new friends along the way. It was a pleasure to have you with us, and we look forward to your next adventure... Show moreTrip date: October 2024 - VGVimla· May 14th, 2024Peru is an absolutely beautify country and a definitely must see! All the guides were very friendly and informative. Day 2 SACRED VALLEY – CHINCHERO – OLLANTAYTAMBO was absolutely lovely with a full day of activity. The place I stayed at Ollantaytambo was so peaceful and beautiful surrounded by mountains. The trip to Machu Picchu was well organised. You are picked up from the hotel and taken to the train station. The train ride is stunning. Unfortunately I didn’t have window seats going or coming so you need to ensure when you book that window seats are a non negotiable. You are met by a guide who takes accompanies ypu on the bus trip up the mountain to Machu Picchu and gives you a guided tour. I was booked on circuit 4 to my absolute disappointment. ( it is important to make sure when you book the tour that you are are on circuit 1&2) I tried to get tickets for circuit 1&2 the following day. Sadly after sitting in the line at the government office for almost 2 hours the only time for circuit 1&2 tickets was at 2 pm and my train was already booked for 2. I returned to Cusco very disappointed.Show moreLimaTours commented on this reviewDear Vimla, we are happy to know that you were able to enjoy the peace and tranquility of Cusco and the Sacred Valley, as well as its tourist attractions. Regarding the access circuits to Machu Picchu, we reserve those enabled by the Ministry of Culture... Show moreTrip date: May 2024
- MBMurray· March 7th, 2020Tour was well done. We were well taken care of.Show moreLimaTours commented on this reviewDear Murray, thank you for your comment. We are glad that you had a good time during your visit and learned more about the local culture.Trip date: March 2020
- JBJessica· December 2nd, 2019This was an absolutely amazing tour! Everything...Show moreLimaTours commented on this reviewDear Jessica, we are glad to hear the you had a great time during the tour! It was our pleasure to share the culture and traditions of the Incas with you. We hope to see you soon again!Trip date: November 2019
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- Instant Confirmation-15%From Sunday17 Aug, 2025To Friday22 Aug, 2025English, SpanishThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureMultiple Room TypesFrom:$1,690NZ $1,437
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What our customers ask about this tour
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Brittany
Asked on March 4th, 2025We would like to book a tour from Sacred Valley to Machu Picchu. I note we can only take hand luggage on the train. How do we get our other bags from Sacred Valley to Machu Picchu hotel?
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Brittany
Traveler•Written March 2025For the Heart of the Empire trip, I understand we can't take luggage on the Train. Can we leave all luggage at the hotel and collect on our return?
LimaToursOperator•Written March 2025Regarding your question, actually you will have to leave part of the luggage you won't need to take with you, to the hotel in Machu Picchu. This luggage will remain at the storage of the previous hotel and then transfer to the hotel in Cusco at your come back.
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Jackie
Asked on December 28th, 2024I was wondering if this was a flexible tour as I'd be interested in adding on a visit to Pisac market, terraces of Moray, and the Moras salt mines. If it is flexible, can you tell me how many nights would need to be added and what the cost of this would be based on one traveller?
- LimaToursOperator•Written December 2024
Yes you can add the private full-day tour to Maras Salt Mines, Moray terraces and Pisac Market. You have to add one extra night. This tour includes the transfers, English speaking guide, entrance to Maras and the Full Cusco Touristic Ticket (BTC). What is not included is the lunch. The price of the tour is 430 USD.
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Emma
Asked on August 17th, 2024How to guarantee a window seat on the train? Also, what is the circuit that we will do in Machu Picchu?
- LimaToursOperator•Written August 2024
Regarding your query, the entrance ticket to Machu Picchu can be purchased for circuit 2 or 3 according to availability. We cannot choose which seats you will be seated in but we can arrange for passengers to be together.
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Emma
Traveler•Written August 2024If I book this tour and give you my passport number, can you book the Circuit 2 please?
- LimaToursOperator•Written August 2024
If the tour starts on October 12th, the visit of Machu Picchu have to be at October 14th, where there are only 14 spaces left for the Circuit 2. If you could start your trip at October 16th, we could find more spaces available for October 18th (30 permits).
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