Inca Empire Express 7 Days - USA Departure


Lima, Cusco, Machu Picchu, Scared Valley

HotSemi-Guided

price starts at:
U$8,199.00+ U$9,899.00

  • Tour Code: USIEE7
  • Days: 7 Day(s)
  • Departing From: Fort Lauderdale/Miami Tampa Fort Lauderdale Orlando Atlanta San Diego Miami Dallas Denver Washington, D.C. Houston Seattle Chicago Boston Land Only San Francisco Las Vegas Los Angeles New York (all airports)
  • Highlights:

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    ☆ Visit one of the New 7 Wonders of the World: Machu Picchu

    ☆ Be amazed by the Peruvian Cuisine

    ☆ Discover the heritage of the fascinating Inca Culture

    ☆ Enjoy this unmissable cultural immersion

    ☆ Enhance Experience by taking Extension to Lake Titicaca, Amazon Reserve & Colca Canyon



  • Service Language: English
  • Better to Book Before: 90 Day(s)
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OVERVIEW

ALL PRICES ARE IN USD

PAYMENT POLICY:

Full payment at the time of booking.

Group Size:

☆ 10 - 40 Each Departure Date.

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ITINERARY

Day 1: Arrive Lima

Arrive Lima from your own town. Upon arriving at Lima International Airport, you can find your own way to the hotel or join our optional land transfers to the hotel. The rest of the day is free to relax.

**depends on your departure city, you may have to depart from your departure city 1 day earlier than the itinerary departure date. You will get your flight schedule as soon as the ticket is issued. 


Optional Program 

Land Transfer Package: U$198/person (Early Bird Price U$158/person)

Includes 6 land transfers between airport and hotel: 

☆ Lima airport to hotel transfer on Day 1

☆ Lima hotel to airport transfer on Day 2

☆ Cusco airport to hotel transfer on Day 2

☆ Cusco hotel to airport transfer on Day 5

☆ Lima airport to hotel transfer on Day 5

☆ Lima hotel to airport transfer on Day 6

Day 2: Lima to Cusco

Take your own transfer to the airport in Lima to board your pre-booked flight to the city of Cusco. Upon arrival, take your own transfer to the hotel. The rest of the day is free to relax. 

You can choose our optional land and air transfer package to improve your trip as a whole.


Optional Programs 

Air Transfer Package: U$298/person (Early Bird Price U$198/person)

Includes 2 air tickets between Lima and Cusco: 

☆ Intra flight ticket from Lima to Cusco in economy class on Day 2

☆ Intra flight ticket from Cusco to Lima in economy class on Day 5


City Tour in Cusco + Surrounding Ruins (including entrance fees): $159/person (Early Bird Price U$99/person)

Immerse yourself in the rich heritage of Cusco, also known as the Imperial City and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Explore its charming streets that seem frozen in time, each corner revealing a captivating story. Visit the Koricancha Temple, a remarkable Inca palace and a center of worship dedicated to the Sun God. Marvel at the awe-inspiring Sacsayhuaman Fortress, an extraordinary display of Inca military architecture. Discover other significant Inca cultural sites, including the archaeological site of Q’enko. Finally, wander through the Plaza de Armas, the main square, and visit the impressive Cathedral, a symbol of religious importance in the city. Transfer back to the hotel after the tour.


Day 3: Cusco to Machu Picchu to Sacred Valley

Visit to the archaeological complex of Machu Picchu. At the indicated time, transfer to the train station to start the excursion to the Sacred City of Machu Picchu, recognized as one of the wonders of the world and declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. The train takes us to the town of Aguas Calientes, from where we will ascend by bus to the Archaeological Centre and start the guided tour that lasts approximately 2 hours. During the visit you can see temples, squares, terraces, houses, barns, as well as the great biodiversity that exists in the surroundings. It is worth noting that the beauty of Machu Picchu is exalted by the extraordinary scenery where it is located. Around the citadel has been formed a National Reserve that has an area of 32,500 hectares, and that includes a constellation of archaeological monuments, which, in our opinion, were built as part of the Machu Picchu complex and not in isolation. At the indicated time we will return to Sacred Valley.

Note: The baggage policy on board the Expedition train is 1 bag or backpack per person weighing a maximum of max. 5kg / 11lb.

*Backpacks or bags taken into Machu Picchu must not exceed 40x35x20cms or have a capacity larger than 20Lts and must not contain single-use plastic bottles or bags. Backpacks or bags that exceed the indicated measurements can be left in storage for approx. $2 per bag.


Optional Upgrade:

Upgrade to 360° train: U$199/person (Early Bird Price U$159/person) 

They have large panoramic windows, set with Latin American music, on-board service, with a selection of hot and cold beverages, as well as selling handcrafted products on board.

Day 4: Sacred Valley to Cusco

Start our excursion to Ollantaytambo, an Inca city still inhabited that preserves a complex system of irrigation canals and foundations from that time, on which a large part of the town was built. The archaeological centre of Ollantaytambo has large groups of platforms, forts, squares, canals and the Real Casa del Sol, a megalithic temple of great mystical value. 

Then we will go to the town of Maras, reaching the Salineras Mines that capture the underground water of the mountain and condense it into more than 4,000 artesian wells, which since ancient times served as a supply centre for the Inca Empire. We will continue our tour visiting the archaeological centre of Moray, the results of its terraces in circular form, more than 30 meters deep, with several rings of concentric terraces, one of each, a different micro climate, a living sign of having been a great centre of experimentation and scientific research for agricultural purposes.

Finally we will be visiting Chincheros. The Incas believed that in Chincheros born the rainbow and that is reason enough to visit this scenic town. However, there are several reasons for this excursion. At our first stop we will have a meeting with textile craftswomen that will offer us a demonstration of the beautiful fabrics that we will make, as well as the ancestral dyeing techniques with which they work until today. Then we will visit the archaeological complex, then visit the Colonial Church of the town, since we have incredible views of the mountain. Finally, we will visit the small craft market, located in the middle of the narrow streets of the town, where you can find handicrafts that are a true marvel.

After this visit, we will transfer you to your hotel in Cusco. 


Optional Programs:

Cocktails Tour in Cusco: U$109/person (Early Bird Price U$89/person)

This walking tour offers us the opportunity to experience a unique evening, where we will discover some of the best restaurants and bars in the city center. As if that were not enough, our guide will be a professional bartender, who will share with us all his knowledge about Peru|s flagship distillate, pisco. We will end the night being experts in Pisco! On a walk through some of the most traditional streets of the Historic Center, we will stop at places known for their fine cocktails. At our first stop we will learn to taste and appreciate pisco. That will be the warm-up to fully enjoy the pisco-based cocktails that await throughout the night. There will be three stops where we will prepare and enjoy delicious and varied cocktails, such as the popular Coca Sour and others that integrate exotic fruits in their preparation. By the time we arrive at the last destination of the night we will have already perfected our cocktail shaking technique. There, in a bar right on the Main Square, we will share a delicious snack while we enjoy the wonderful view of the illuminated square.

Day 5: Cusco to Lima

Take your own transfer to the airport in Cusco to board your pre-booked flight to the city of Lima. Upon arrival, take your own transfer to the hotel. The rest of the day is free to relax. 

You can choose our optional land and air transfer package to improve your trip as a whole.


Optional Programs 

Air Transfer Package: U$298/person (Early Bird Price U$198/person)

Includes 2 air tickets between Lima and Cusco: 

☆ Intra flight ticket from Lima to Cusco in economy class on Day 2

☆ Intra flight ticket from Cusco to Lima in economy class on Day 5


City Tour in Lima: U$99/person (Early Bird Price U$69/person)

After pickup from your hotel, we will start our culinary adventure at a traditional Peruvian market where our guide will introduce you to the natural products and ingredients such as fruits, spices and seasonings that are the base of our famous food. Following, we will go to a recognized restaurant which has a privileged location right on the shore of the Pacific Ocean where you will delight in the culinary pleasures Peru has to offer and you will learn to prepare the famous Pisco Sour and our celebrated ceviche. Then, you will be able to enjoy an exquisite beachfront gourmet lunch.


Water Circuit by Night (Light Show): U$99/person (Early Bird Price U$89/person)

At night time, we will pick you up from your hotel to begin the visit to the "Magic Water Circuit", a complex of green spaces of 180,000 square meters with 13 ornamental fountains and striking lighting effects that have set a Guinness Record to be the largest fountain complex of the world in a public park.

The main pool of this circuit squirts water reaching 80 meters height. A crown of vertical jet creates the fantasy multi-colored laser projections, while the vast central dome water forms the image of a Lily flower. The main attraction is the “Fuente de la Fantasía”, a cybernetic pool 120 meters long that, thanks to technology, turns water into a dance and colour show.

Day 6: Lima Departure

Take your own transfer or join our optional land transfers to the airport in Lima to board the international flight to home. 

Note: *Depending on the air availability, flight back to USA/Canada may depart (00:00 am-03: 00 am) on the next day.

Optional Program 

Land Transfer Package: U$198/person (Early Bird Price U$158/person)

Includes 6 land transfers between airport and hotel: 

☆ Lima airport to hotel transfer on Day 1

☆ Lima hotel to airport transfer on Day 2

☆ Cusco airport to hotel transfer on Day 2

☆ Cusco hotel to airport transfer on Day 5

☆ Lima airport to hotel transfer on Day 5

☆ Lima hotel to airport transfer on Day 6

Day 7: Arrive Home

Arrive home and end your trip.

*It depends on your home city, your flight could arrive at your home city on the same day or the second day.


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Included:

1. Round-trip international flight from Fort Lauderdale/Miami (the flight could be departure from either Fort Lauderdale or Miami) to Lima for NO additional charge

The following departure cities are available for an additional charge:

Additional U$300/person
Fort Lauderdale
Additional U$400/person
Miami / Orlando
Additional U$600/person
Denver / Washington DC / Boston / Chicago / New York (all airports)
Additional U$700/person
San Diego / Dallas / Seattle / San Francisco / Los Angeles / Las Vega / Atlanta

Land only package without round-trip international flight ticket: minus U$200/person

2. 5 nights Economy category hotel accommodations with daily Breakfast

3. All scheduled tours in air conditioning vehicles as per itinerary

4. Sightseeing admission fees as listed on the itinerary

5. Visit to the Machu Picchu

6. Expedition Train Ticket

7. Special cultural programs as listed in different cities as specified in the schedule

8. Professional English speaking local tour guide


Excluded:

1. Travel insurance

2. Any personal expenses

3. Air transfers for the Intra flights between Lima and Cusco

4. Land transfers between airports and hotels 

5. Tour extensions and optional programs

6. Drinks during mealtime that are not listed on the itinerary 

7. Baggage for all flights

8. Early check-in, late check-out and hotel extras

9. A Mandatory Service Charge & Tipping of U$120/person is required and payable by Credit Card Before Your Final Payment Due Date.

10. Municipality taxes that customers will have to pay when checking in/out at the local hotels (approximately U$1/person per day) if applicable

11. Single supplement fee: U$499 (*Our tour price is based on double occupancy and if a single passenger is traveling solo and not sharing room with any roommate for the entire trip, a single supplement fee is charged. If a passenger shares a room with travel partner(s) on the tour, such fee is waived.)

Optional Features

TRANSFER PACKAGE:

Land Transfer Package: U$198/person (Early Bird Price U$158/person)

Includes 6 land transfers between airport and hotel: 

☆ Lima airport to hotel transfer on Day 1

☆ Lima hotel to airport transfer on Day 2

☆ Cusco airport to hotel transfer on Day 2

☆ Cusco hotel to airport transfer on Day 5

☆ Lima airport to hotel transfer on Day 5

☆ Lima hotel to airport transfer on Day 6

Air Transfer Package: U$298/person (Early Bird Price U$198/person)

Includes 2 air tickets between Lima and Cusco: 

☆ Intra flight ticket from Lima to Cusco in economy class on Day 2

☆ Intra flight ticket from Cusco to Lima in economy class on Day 5



FLIGHT CHOICE:

☆ Regular Flight: We are trying to put you on a direct flight. If this is not possible, you will take flights with moderate layover time: + U$0

☆ Express Flight: We are trying to put you on a direct flight. If this is not possible, you will take flights with limited layover time of less than 6 hours each way

     Price: U$299/person

     (Early bird price U$199/person)

☆ Swift Flight: You will take a direct flight with no layover guaranteed (if there is (an) direct flight(s) service already existing between your departure gateway and the arrival gateway of your destination country)

     Price: U$599/person

     (Early bird price U$399/person)


TRANSPORTATION UPGRADES:  

 Day 3 - Upgrade to 360° train: U$199/person (Early Bird Price U$159/person)

 Upgrade To Business Class: U$3500/person only between USA and South America International roundtrip


HOTEL UPGRADES

 Upgrade to Standard category hotel accommodations: U$499/person (Early Bird Price U$199/person)

 Upgrade to Superior category hotel accommodations: U$599/person (Early Bird Price U$299/person)

 Upgrade to Luxury category hotel accommodations: U$699/person (Early Bird Price U$499/person)


OPTIONAL PROGRAMS:

- Day 2 - City Tour in Cusco +Surrounding Ruins (including entrance fees): U$159/person (Early Bird Price U$99/person)

- Day 4 - Cocktails Tour in Cusco: U$109/person (Early Bird Price U$89/person)

- Day 5 - City Tour in Lima: U$99/person (Early Bird Price U$69/person)

- Day 5 - Water Circuit by Night (Light Show): U$99/person (Early Bird Price U$89/person)


POST TOUR EXTENSIONS:

1. Puno & Lake Titicaca Extension - 3 days / 2 nights (click here for more details)

Price: U$1799/person

(Early Bird Price: U$1599/person)

Single Supplement: U$1195  

2. Arequipa & the Colca Canyon - 4 days / 3 nights (click here for more details)

Price: U$1899/person

(Early Bird Price: U$1699/person)

Single Supplement: U$1230  

3. Tambopata Reserva Amazonica - 4 days / 3 nights (click here for more details)
Yellow fever vaccination is mandatory

Price: U$2299/person

(Early Bird Price: U$1999/person)

Single supplement: U$1180


STAY LIKE A LOCAL EXTENSIONS:

1. Departure Flight Extension - arrive Lima 3 days before the tour start (Airport pickup not included)

Price: U$1199/person

Included: Air Ticket change fee & fare difference from the original itinerary        

2. Departure Flight Extension - arrive Lima 5 days before the tour start (Airport pickup not included)

Price: U$1299/person

Included: Air Ticket change fee & fare difference from the original itinerary

Visa

Tourist VISA is NOT REQUIRED for USA & CANADA passport holders


Visit the "IATA Travel Centre" for detailed information on country-specific passport, visa and health requirements:

https://www.iatatravelcentre.com/passport-visa-health-travel-document-requirements.htm


Yellow fever vaccination is required for the Amazon extension.


More about Travel Documents

*It is your responsibility to ensure that you- and any child travelling with you- have all the valid travel documents necessary to enter in, exit from or transit through, each country/region on your itinerary. Note that the documents required for the outbound portion of your travel may differ from those required for the return.

*Your passport should be valid for six months beyond your date of return. Passport must be in good condition: passport damaged beyond normal wear and tear will not be accepted.

*Consult with the appropriate embassy, high commission or consulate about the travel document requirement for any country that you plan to enter in, exit from or transit through.

*Some country no longer issue paper visas but rather electronic visas. E-Visa holders must present the printed e-Visa and valid passport at the checkpoint.

*International travel with infants and children may be required to show documentary evidence of your relationship and a Letter Consent or permission for the child’s travel from the parent(s) or legal guardian not present.

*Americans holding dual citizenship must travel to the United States with a valid U.S. passport. American permanent residents returning to the United States from abroad must carry a valid passport and a valid U.S. Permanent Resident Card (Green Card).

*Canadians holding dual citizenship must travel to Canada with a valid Canadian passport. Canadian permanent residents returning Canada from abroad must carry a valid passport and a valid Canadian Permanent Resident Card (PR Card).


Hotels & Flights

HAND-PICKED HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS:

Economy Category Hotels

Lima: El Tambo II or El Tambo 2 de Mayo or similar

Cusco: Muru Homely Hotel or similar

 Sacred Valley: La Hacienda del Valle or similar


Standard Category Hotels

 Lima: Arte Hotel Lima / El Tambo or similar

 Cusco: Inkarri Cusco / Agustos Cuzco / Ferre Cusco or similar 

 Sacred Valley: Agustos Urubamba / Amak Valle Sagrdo or similar 



Superior Category Hotels

 Lima: Jose Antonio Lima / Mercure Ariosto Lima or similar

 Cusco: Xima Cusco / Union Hotel or similar 

 Sacred Valley: Sonesta Posada del Inca Yucay / San Augstin Monasterio de la Recoleta or similar 



Luxury Category Hotels

 Lima: Casa Andina Premium Miraflores / El Pardo Double Tree by Hilton Lima or similar

 Cusco: Casa Andina Premium Cuzco / Aranwa Cusco Boutique or similar 

 Sacred Valley: Casa Andina Premium Valle Sagrado / Aranwa Sacred Valley or similar 



INTERNATIONAL AIR: (UTOvacation reserves the right to confirm the airlines below)

☆ United Airline ☆ American Airline ☆ Delta Airline ☆ Air Canada ☆ LATAM Airline ☆ Copa Airline ☆ Aeromexico Airline ☆ JetBlue Airways  Spirit Airline  Sky Airline

**Please note the tour confirmation will be provided to you 1 month prior to the departure date which includes the hotel and the flight schedule details.