Peru & Machu Picchu Express – 7-Day Active Journey
Explore Lima, Sacred Valley, Cusco, and the Wonder of the World: Machu Picchu
Tour Overview
This 7-day guided journey through Peru combines rich history, breathtaking landscapes, and vibrant culture. Discover the colonial charm of Lima, acclimatize in the Sacred Valley, and explore the legendary Machu Picchu. Led by professional guides, with carefully arranged transportation, accommodation, and activities, this tour offers a truly unforgettable experience.
Itinerary
🛬 DAY 1 | Arrival in Peru – Welcome to Lima
Upon your arrival in Lima, Peru’s vibrant capital, your journey begins. A representative from Cusconova Tours will be waiting for you at the airport to welcome you and escort you via private transportation to your hotel.
The rest of the day is free to relax, recover from your flight, and begin exploring Lima at your own pace—whether strolling along the coast, discovering local neighborhoods, or enjoying the city’s world-renowned cuisine.
Included Services:
🔹🍽️ Meals: Not included
🔹🚗 Private Transfer: Lima Airport – Hotel (approx. 1 hour)
🔹🧭 Local Guide: English / Spanish
🔹🏨 Hotel: Casa Andina Standard Benavides or similar – Standard double room with private bathroom
🏛️ DAY 2 | Lima – The City of Kings
After breakfast, enjoy a guided cultural and panoramic tour of Lima, famously known as the “City of Kings”, the former capital of Spanish rule in South America.
Our first stop is Huaca Pucllana, an impressive pre-Inca ceremonial and archaeological complex located in the modern district of Miraflores. From there, we continue to Lima’s Historic Center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
We visit the iconic Plaza de Armas, surrounded by magnificent colonial buildings adorned with traditional wooden balconies, including the Government Palace, Lima Cathedral, Archbishop’s Palace, and Municipal Palace.
Inside the Lima Cathedral, completed in 1649, admire its grand interior, religious artwork, and the tomb of Francisco Pizarro, founder of Lima.
Our tour concludes at the Convent of Santo Domingo, one of Peru’s most important religious landmarks, famous for its towering bell tower, exquisite 17th-century Sevillian tiles, and historical paintings depicting the life of Saint Dominic.
Included Services:
🔹🍽️ Meals: Breakfast
🔹🧭 Local Guide: English / Spanish
🔹🏙️ Excursion: Lima City Tour – Private service (approx. 4 hours)
🔹🎟️ Entrance Fee: Santo Domingo Convent
🔹🏨 Hotel: Casa Andina Standard Benavides or similar
✈️ DAY 3 | Flight to Cusco & Scenic Drive to the Sacred Valley
This morning, you’ll be transferred to the airport for your flight to Cusco. As you fly inland, enjoy dramatic views as Peru’s desert coastline rises into the snow-capped peaks of the Andes Mountains.
Upon arrival, your private guide will meet you and begin a scenic journey through the Sacred Valley of the Incas. En route, we stop at a traditional Andean textile center, where you’ll encounter South American camelids and learn about ancestral weaving techniques.
We continue to the Pisac Archaeological Site, renowned for its impressive Inca terraces and sweeping valley views. Afterwards, explore the charming colonial town of Pisac, wandering its colorful artisan market—a vibrant cultural experience filled with local crafts, traditions, and daily life.
Later, we drive through the valley to Urubamba, where your hotel is nestled amid spectacular mountain scenery.
Overnight: Sacred Valley (Urubamba)
Included Services:
🔹🍽️ Meals: Breakfast
🔹🚗 Transportation: Private
🔹🧭 Local Guide: English / Spanish
🔹🏨 Hotel: Standard double room with private bathroom
🔹🎟️ General Tourist Ticket
🌄 DAY 4 | Moray, Maras Salt Mines & Ollantaytambo
We begin the day around 8:00 a.m., heading first to Moray, a fascinating Inca agricultural laboratory made up of concentric circular terraces used for crop experimentation.
Next, visit the iconic Maras Salt Mines, where hundreds of salt pools cascade down the mountainside. Here, you’ll have time to purchase unique varieties of artisan Andean salt.
Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant with stunning views of the Andes, surrounded by dramatic peaks and glaciers.
In the afternoon, explore the majestic Ollantaytambo Archaeological Complex, walking through its original Inca streets and visiting its ceremonial and religious sector—one of the most important sites in the Sacred Valley.
Return to the hotel with scenic photo stops along the way.
Included Services:
🔹🍽️ Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
🔹🧭 Tour Guide
🔹🏨 Hotel: San Agustín
🔹🎟️ General Tourist Ticket
🏔️ DAY 5 | Machu Picchu – The Lost City of the Incas & Cusco
Early in the morning, transfer to the Ollantaytambo train station to board the PeruRail Vistadome Train to Aguas Calientes. From there, a shared bus takes you up to the legendary Machu Picchu, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Built around 1450 and mysteriously abandoned about a century later, Machu Picchu remains one of the world’s most awe-inspiring archaeological wonders. During your guided tour (approx. 3 hours), explore highlights such as the Temple of the Sun, Sacred Plaza, and Priest’s House, all set within a breathtaking mountain landscape.
After the visit, return to Aguas Calientes for lunch, then board the return train to Ollantaytambo. From there, continue by private vehicle to Cusco, the historic capital of Peru.
This is a full-day excursion. Please bring only what you need for the day; main luggage will remain in private transportation.
Included Services:
🔹🏨 Overnight: Cusco
🔹🍽️ Meals: Breakfast
🔹🧭 Professional Guide
🔹🚆 Transportation: Private vehicle, train & bus
🔹🎟️ Entrance Ticket: Machu Picchu
🏙️ DAY 6 | Cusco – Half-Day City Tour
Today, discover Cusco, the legendary Imperial City and former capital of the Inca Empire, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The half-day city tour may take place in the morning or afternoon, depending on your preference.
Visit the Qoricancha (Temple of the Sun), the most sacred Inca site, renowned for its advanced engineering and fusion with Spanish colonial architecture. Continue to the Cusco Cathedral, a masterpiece of colonial art and history.
Then explore the impressive archaeological sites surrounding the city:
Sacsayhuamán, famous for its massive stone walls assembled with astonishing precision
Qenqo, an ancient ceremonial site dedicated to Mother Earth
Included Services:
🔹🏨 Overnight: Cusco
🔹🍽️ Meals: Breakfast
🔹🎟️ Entrance Tickets
🔹🚗 Private Transportation
🔹🧭 English-speaking Guide
✈️ DAY 7 | Departure from Peru
After breakfast, enjoy your final moments in Cusco before your private transfer to the airport for your return flight via Lima.
Included Services:
🔹🍽️ Meals: Breakfast
🔹🚗 Private Transfer: Hotel – Cusco Airport (approx. 20 minutes)
🔹🧭 Assistance: English / Spanish
❌ Not Included
International and domestic flights: to be booked directly by passengers.
Lunches and dinners: unless otherwise specified or previously arranged.
Personal expenses: snacks, souvenirs, gratuities/tips.
Travel insurance: highly recommended.
📝 Practical Notes
Documents: A valid passport is required at all times. We recommend keeping digital copies on your phone or email.
Currency: Peruvian Sol (PEN). U.S. dollars are widely accepted, but small markets and local vendors require soles.
Health: No vaccinations are required. However, the Yellow Fever vaccine is recommended if you plan to visit the Amazon region.
- Safe: Highly recommended for medical and travel coverage.
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About CuscoNova Tours
CuscoNova Tours is a travel agency based in Cusco, specializing in offering authentic and memorable experiences for travelers from all over the world. Our passion is to showcase the greatness of the Inca culture, the breathtaking Andean landscapes, and Peruvian hospitality through carefully planned tours led by expert local guides. Our professional team has extensive experience in tourism and is committed to providing personalized attention, safe logistics, and high-quality service. We focus on creating itineraries that connect travelers with the history, nature, and living traditions of Peru. At CuscoNova Tours, we are fully committed to formality, excellence, and responsibility in every service we provide, meeting the highest standards of professional tourism in Peru. Among our main tours are the 2-Day Inca Trail (Km 104), the classic Machu Picchu Tour, day trips such as Rainbow Mountain, the magical Humantay Lagoon, the Sacred Valley, Maras Moray, and many other cultural and nature experiences throughout the Cusco region.
✔️ Local experience with a professional approach
Our guides and operators know each route and destination because they are part of this land. We offer you a close, safe, and culturally enriching service.
✔️ Personalized attention from the first contact
We design your trip with you, answer your questions, and assist you at all times so that you can enjoy a hassle-free experience.
✔️ Commitment to quality and formal service
We work under principles of responsibility, ethics, and excellence, providing organized tourism prepared to meet all the demands of the international market.
Why CuscoNova Tours Is the Smart Choice for Your Peruvian Adventure
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Carefully Designed and Hassle-Free Itineraries Our tours are thoughtfully crafted to balance adventure, comfort, and discovery. From the 2-day Inca Trail to day trips around Cusco, we take care of all logistics so you can focus on enjoying your journey.
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Commitment to Responsible and Quality Tourism We operate with integrity and care. Our team is trained, our service is professional, and our goal is to provide meaningful travel while supporting local communities and preserving our heritage.
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