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Machu Picchu Express Overview

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      USD $1,100
      CAD $1,049
      AUD $1,015
      EUR €803
      GBP £641
      NZD $1,300
      ZAR R8,410
      CHF FR981
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  • 2013-01-01 - 2013-12-31

Travel to Peru and discover ancient civilisations on the Inca Trail

Travel to Peru to retrace the steps of the Inca, Peru's fascinating ancient civilisation. Follow the Inca traditions from Cuzco, through the fertile heartland of the Sacred Valley and Ollantaytambo, before reaching the magnificent Machu Picchu. This action-filled express Peruvian tour gets you closer to the secrets of this elusive civilisation on a breathtaking adventure.

  • Explore Cuzco's historic centre
  • Speak Quechua with the Sacred Valley locals
  • See the sunrise over Machu Picchu
  • Peruse Peru’s colonial and Incan architecture

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Machu Picchu Express Summary

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Day 1 Cuzco

Cuzco is the gateway to Machu Picchu and a city with majestic architecture, impressive ruins, a lively town centre and cultural significance around every cobblestone corner.

Day 2 Sacred Valley/Ollantaytambo

The Sacred Valley was once the heartland of the Inca Empire and now contains picturesque villages and impressive archeological sites. Located in the Urubamba Valley, the city of Ollantaytambo is an incredible archeological site and the starting point of the classic Inca Trail trek.

Days 3-4 Cuzco

A World Heritage site set amongst red-green hills with ruins scattered close by, Cuzco is impressive in every way - be it history, culture, nightlife or architecture.

Day 5 Aguas Calientes

Sitting at the base of Machu Picchu in a picturesque valley, Aguas Calientes takes its name from the numerous hot springs that are dotted throughout the area.

Day 6 Machu Picchu/Cuzco

Built sometime in the 15th century and rediscovered in 1911, the staggering ruins of Machu Picchu were thought to be an estate for the Incan emperor, Pachacuti.

Day 7 Cuzco

Cuzco is South America’s oldest inhabited city, and a whirl of colour, culture, smiles and activity.
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What's included in this trip

  • Start:

    Cuzco, Peru

  • Finish:

    Cuzco, Peru

  • Group size:

    Min 1 , Max 16

  • Ages:

    Min 12

  • Meals:

    6 breakfasts, 1 dinner

  • Accommodation:

    Hotel (6 nts)

  • Transport:

    Bus, Minibus, Train

  • Included activities:

    Leader-led walking tour, Machu Picchu guided tour, Sacred Valley community visit

  • Carbon emissions offset:

    190kg pp per trip

  • Total price from

    USD $1,100
    CAD $1,049
    AUD $1,015
    EUR €803
    GBP £641
    NZD $1,300
    ZAR R8,410
    CHF FR981
    *     Price information
  • * Refer to booking conditions

  • Per day from:

    USD $157
    CAD $149
    AUD $145
    EUR €114
    GBP £91
    NZD $185
    ZAR R1,201
    CHF FR140
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    • Total price tool tip
      USD $1,100
      CAD $1,049
      AUD $1,015
      EUR €803
      GBP £641
      NZD $1,300
      ZAR R8,410
      CHF FR981
      *
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    • Original
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