
Main Square of Arequipa

Sacred Valley of the Incas

Main Square of Lima

Sacred Valley of the Incas

Lake Titicaca, Puno

Machu Picchu Private Tour

Lake Titicaca

Machu Picchu Private Tour

Machu Picchu Private Tour
For those who wish to see the most outstanding locations of Lima, Cusco, Puno and Arequipa, we have structured the Classic Peru with Arequipa package to fulfill your dreams!
You will be immersed in culture, history and natural wonders for 9 days, where you’ll meet the most significant attractions within these four regions, such as: Machu Picchu, Lake Titicaca, the Sacred Valley of the Incas, the Historic Center of Lima, the Colca Canyon and more.
Our team will be waiting for you at Lima’s airport to take you to the hotel. After checking-in, you will have a detailed explanation of the day-to-day itinerary, as well as receiving information of what to do nearby, restaurants, shops and more.
We highly recommend taking some time to rest so you can experience Lima at its fullest. Don’t miss the chance to try the famous Peruvian gastronomy and visit its beautiful neighborhoods.
Overnight in Lima.
According to your arrival time, ask for our optional tours:
- Magic Water Circuit Tour (Dinner Show Included).
- Pachacamac Archeological Site Tour.
Breakfast in the Hotel.
What a better way to explore Lima’s historic center than taking a guided tour with a local expert. In this opportunity, you’ll get to know the attractions with more historical and cultural value within the center of the city, such as: Parque de Exposición, Plaza Grau, Paseo de los Heroes Navales, Plaza San Martín, the Main Square, Palacio del Gobierno, and the Cathedral of Lima.
The Historic Center of Lima was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1991 since it comprises over 600 historical monuments from the Colonial era. After our visit, we’ll continue to the Miraflores district to have a panoramic view from the outside of Huaca Pucllana, one of the 54 “Huacas” found in Lima and a well-preserved Pre-Inca sanctuary inside the city.
After a morning of exploring and getting to know the history of Lima, you’ll have the rest of the day off to explore and continue to enjoy the city.
Overnight in Lima.
Breakfast at the hotel.
Our team will take you to Lima International Airport in time for your check-in and flight to Cusco. Upon arrival, our team will take you to the hotel where you’ll try the famous Coca tea, known for helping with any altitude sickness symptoms. After checking in at the hotel, our team will explain all the sights with a map of the city, also indicating restaurants, exchange offices, shops and more.
Important Note: Cusco is located at 3,400 meters above sea level. Therefore, we highly recommend you to take a few hours to get used to the altitude before exploring the city of Cusco.
Optional Visit: The Qosqo Center of Native Arts has daily presentations of typical Andean music and dances from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. We recommend you arrive 45 minutes in advance. Tickets are already included in the package.
Overnight in Cusco.
Breakfast at the hotel.
From 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. – Enjoy the different sightings within the historic center of Cusco with our local guide. (Exclusive tour available for Viagens Machu Picchu passengers only).
In the afternoon, we’ll start the Archaeological City Tour with a visit to the different attractions within the city and its surroundings, like Sacsayhuaman, the Qoricancha Temple, Q’enqo, and more.
Optional Visit: The Qosqo Center of Native Arts have daily presentations of typical Andean music and dances from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. We recommend you arrive 45 minutes in advance. Tickets are already included in the package.
Overnight in Cusco.
Breakfast at the hotel.
On this day, we’ll depart in the morning for the Sacred Valley of the Incas Tour. We will make our first stop to visit the Awanacancha Traditional Textile Museum, just after enjoying the magnificent view of the Sacred Valley.
Following the itinerary, we’ll continue to visit Pisac, a small town recognized for its authentic cultural expression and the outstanding Pisac Archeological site. Later, we’ll have lunch in Urubamba, located right at the heart of the Sacred Valley.
Finishing the tour, we’ll get to Ollantaytambo, where we’ll get to visit one of the oldest villages within the valley and its towering archeological site. After exploring the town of Ollantaytambo, We’ll board the train to Aguas Calientes, a town located in the middle of the mountains of the Peruvian jungle, surrounded by an impressive natural setting.
Overnight in Aguas Calientes.
The wait is finally over, now it’s time to live the dream! Our team will take you from the hotel to board the bus up to Machu Picchu. The bus ride takes about 30 minutes from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu’s main entrance.
Our professional guide will provide all the details about this wonder of the world, including the mysteries and fascinating facts of the Inca culture. After our time in Machu Picchu, we’ll go back to Aguas Calientes to return to the city of Cusco by train.
Overnight in Cusco.
Now, if you’d like to spice up your experience in Machu Picchu, please check these additional services:
♦ Exclusive lunch at the Belmond Sanctuary Lodge Hotel, located just in front of the entrance to Machu Picchu.
♦ Return on the Vistadome train, a panoramic train with first class seats.
♦ Entrance to Huayna Picchu Mountain. The most in-demand additional hike within Machu Picchu. This mountain offers an outstanding view of the citadel and great picture opportunities.
For further information, please contact our sales team.
On this day, we’ll be heading towards Puno on a tourist bus. On the way, we’ll be able to make stops to see and learn about the cultures that predated the Incas, as well as actual Inca structures and colonial architecture that will surely make this trip more exciting.
With the Ruta del Sol you’ll visit places like the Archeological Site of Pucará, a Pre-Inca structure built by the Pucará culture. As well as Raqchi, Cusco’s Southern Valley, and much more. Afterwards, we’ll be arriving in Puno, located at 3,827 meters above sea level.
Overnight in Puno.
Breakfast at the hotel.
We’ll head towards Puno’s pier where we’ll start our Lake Titicaca Full-Day Tour. The first stop will be the Floating Islands of Uros which consists of a group of over 100 man made Islands that are entirely made of Totora reed.
Finishing our visit, we’ll continue to Taquile Island, where you’ll learn about their culture and traditions. Locals are skilled craftsmen, as they have kept their traditions alive through generations.
After our great experience on the island and a well-deserved lunch, we’ll head back to Puno to enjoy the rest of the evening.
Overnight in Puno.
Breakfast at the hotel.
We’ll be headed to Chivay on a tourist bus. The Altiplanic Route to Chivay will take us through the different settings of the region and we’ll make a few stops on the way so you can fully appreciate them.
Our first stop will be in Lagunillas, where we’ll watch birds in their natural habitat. Next, we’ll continue to Pampa Cañahuas, where we’ll appreciate the beautiful scenery while drinking Coca tea to help with any altitude sickness symptoms.
Later, we’ll be arriving in Chivay around 01:00 p.m. You will have the afternoon off to enjoy the town and the famous hot springs.
Overnight in Chivay.
Our adventure to the Colca Canyon will start around 06:00 a.m. It is considered to be one of the world’s deepest canyons since it has a depth of 4,160 meters. We’ll be privileged to have such a beautiful view of the Colca Valley and its surroundings, as well as seeing the condors' flight, the largest bird of the Andes.
After our visit to the Colca Canyon, we’ll continue to Arequipa, where we’ll arrive around 02:00 p.m.
You’ll have the afternoon for yourself to explore and get to know Arequipa and enjoy its famous gastronomy.
Overnight in Arequipa
After breakfast, you’ll have a guided tour through Arequipa, known for being the second largest city of Peru and for having the most visually striking historic center. Most of the structures in Arequipa’s city center are made of white ashlar, which is a volcanic rock found in the quarries created by the Chachani Volcano.
Once on board the panoramic bus, we’ll start our tour going towards the Yanahuara Viewpoint, a special spot that offers panoramic views of the city and three volcanoes that guard the city: Chachani, Misti, and Pichu Pichu.
Then, we’ll visit several tourist attractions, such as: Carmen Alto Viewpoint, Balneario de Tingo, the Convent of the Founder, Sabandia’s Windmill, and Paucarpata’s terraces.
Overnight in Arequipa.
Optional Visits:
- We encourage you to visit the Santa Catalina Monastery, a well-preserved colonial gem that gathers hundreds of visitors per year because of its unique architecture and history.
- Get to know the Juanita Mummy, it was discovered in 1995 and has been preserved ever since. Currently, you can find it in the Andean Sanctuary Museum.
- It is worth noting that the entrance fees for these attractions are not included in the package
**It is worth noting that the entrance fees for these attractions are not included in the package.
Breakfast at the hotel.
Our team will be waiting for you at the hotel to take you to the airport 2 hours before your flight departure. This will be the last of our services.
Check-in and Check-out times:
- Lima: Check-in time at 1:00 p.m. | Check-out time at 12:00 p.m.
- Cusco, Chivay, Arequipa & Puno: Check-in time at 10:00 a.m. | Check-out time at 9:00 a.m.
- Aguas Calientes: Check in time at 9:00 a.m. | Check out time at 10:00 a.m.
Hotels with breakfast
• 02 hotel nights in Lima.
• 03 hotel nights in Cusco.
• 02 hotel nights in Puno.
• 01 hotel night in Chivay.
• 02 hotel nights in Arequipa.
• 01 hotel night in Aguas Calientes.
Tours
• Guided in Machu Picchu - Private service.
• City tour Cusco - Courtesy of Viagens Machu Picchu.
• Archaeological city tour in Cusco - Maximum group of 17 people.
• Tour Sacred Valley of the Incas with buffet lunch - Maximum group of 17 people.
• Entrance to the citadel of Machu Picchu.
• Bus from Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu.
• Bus from Machu Picchu - Aguas Calientes.
• Tour Canion del Colca second day - Regular service.
• Tour route from the highland of Puno to Chivay - Regular service.
• Tickets for all archaeological complexes to visit.
• Full day Lake Titicaca Tour with buffet lunch - Regular service.
• Ollantaytambo one-way train - Aguas Calientes, Tourist class.
• Machu Picchu return train - Ollantaytambo or Cusco, Tourist class.
• Colonial and modern city tour - Maximum group of 17 people.
• Arequipa city tour of the city and surroundings - Regular service.
• Tour Rota do Sol with buffet lunch Cusco to Puno - Regular service.
• Tour Canion del Colca first day visit to Cruz del Condor - Regular service.
Private transfers
• Transfer from Lima airport to the hotel.
• Transfer from Cusco station to the hotel.
• Transfer to Arequipa airport.
• Transfer from the airport to the hotel in Cusco.
• Transfer hotel to the bus station in Cusco.
• Transfer hotel to the bus station in Cusco.
• Hotel transfers to Lake Titicaca port (round trip)
• Transfer to Lima airport for flight to Cusco.
Benefits of Viagens Machu Picchu
• 24 hour assistance in Spanish and English.
• Professional team on all tours and walks.
• Guided in Spanish and English; inform in advance.
• Personalized concierge, and assistance to the needs of your stay.
What does not include?
• Travel insurance.
• National or international air tickets.
• Food and drinks not mentioned above.
• Extra expenses: own, laundry, phone calls, and details included in the itinerary.
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Lima:
-Arawi Miraflores Express ,Girasoles Hotel, Equipus Hotel Esperanza ,
or Similar Room Standard 2 night(s)
- With Buffet Breakfast
Cusco:
-Rojas Inn - I, San Francisco Plaza, Casona Plaza,
or Similar Room Standard 3 night(s)
- With Buffet Breakfast
Águas Calientes:
-Ferré Boulevard Machu Picchu, Flower House, Retama Inn,
or Similar Room Standard 1 night(s)
- With Buffet Breakfast
Puno:
-Sol Plaza Hotel Puno, Casona Plaza Centro Puno , Terra Mistica Cuidad de Lago ,
or Similar Room Standard 2 night(s)
- With Buffet Breakfast
Chivay:
Colca Inn,
or Similar Room Standard 1 night(s)
- With Buffet Breakfast
Arequipa:
-Casona Plaza Colonial ,Crismar Experience By Xima Hotels,
or Similar Room Standard 2 night(s)
- With Buffet Breakfast
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Economic
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Lima:
-Allpa Hotel, Ferré Miraflores, Habitat Hotel ,
or Similar Room Standard 2 night(s)
- With Buffet Breakfast
Cusco:
-San Agustín Internacional, Royal Inka I - II, Sueños del Inca ,
or Similar Room Standard 3 night(s)
- With Buffet Breakfast
Águas Calientes:
-Ferre Machu Picchu, Retama Inn, Tara Machupicchu,
or Similar Room Standard 1 night(s)
- With Buffet Breakfast
Puno:
-Conde de Lemos, Casona Plaza,
or Similar Room Standard 2 night(s)
- With Buffet Breakfast
Chivay:
-Vita Hoteles Colca ,Casona Plaza Htl Ecolodge,
or Similar Room Standard 1 night(s)
- With Buffet Breakfast
Arequipa :
-Casona Plaza Hotel AQP, Conde de Lemos Arequipa, Vita Hoteles ,
or Similar Room Standard 2 night(s)
- With Buffet Breakfast
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Touristy
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Lima:
-Arawi Prime, Nobility Grand Hotel, Hotel Nobility,
or Similar Room Standard 2 night(s)
- With Buffet Breakfast
Cusco:
-San Agustín Plaza / Dorado, Xima Cusco, Jose Antonio Cusco,
or Similar Room Standard 3 night(s)
- With Buffet Breakfast
Águas Calientes:
-Tierra Viva, Taypikala, Golden Sunrise,
or Similar Room Standard 1 night(s)
- With Buffet Breakfast
Puno:
-Jose Antonio, Qalasaya,
or Similar Room Standard 2 night(s)
- With Buffet Breakfast
Chivay:
-El Refugio Chivay,
Colca LLacta,
or Similar Room Standard 1 night(s)
- With Buffet Breakfast
Arequipa:
-San Agustín Posada del Monasterio, Hotel Fundador,
or Similar Room Standard 2 night(s)
- With Buffet Breakfast
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First
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Lima:
-Dazzler by Wyndham Lima Miraflores, Mercure Ariosto Lima, Hilton Garden Inn,
or Similar Room Standard 2 night(s)
- With Buffet Breakfast
Cusco:
-Costa del Sol Ramada Cusco, Sonesta Cusco, Quinta San Blas by Ananay Hotels,
or Similar Room Standard 3 night(s)
- With Buffet Breakfast
Águas Calientes:
-El Mapi By Inkaterra, Hatun Inti Boutique,
or Similar Room Standard 1 night(s)
- With Buffet Breakfast and Dinner
Puno:
Sonesta Posada Del Inca Puno,
or Similar Room Standard 2 night(s)
- With Buffet Breakfast
Chivay:
-Killawasi Lodge,
or Similar Room Standard 1 night(s)
- With Buffet Breakfast
Arequipa:
-Cirqa AQP, Casa Andina Premium, Wyndham Costa del Sol ,
or Similar Room Superior 2 night(s)
- With Buffet Breakfast
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Premium
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Lima:
-Belmond Miraflores Park, JW Marriott Lima, Casa Andina Premium Miraflores,
or Similar Room Standard 2 night(s)
- Buffet Breakfast
Cusco:
-Belmond Monasterio, Palacio Nazarenas, JW Marriott El Convento, Palacio del Inka Luxury Collection,
or Similar Room Superior 3 night(s)
- Buffet Breakfast
Aguas Calientes:
-Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo, Sumaq Machu Picchu, Belmond Sanctuary Lodge,
or Similar Room Standard 1 night(s)
- Buffet Breakfast
Puno:
-GHL Hotel Lago Titicaca, Casa Andina Premium Puno,
or Similar Room Standard 2 night(s)
- Buffet Breakfast
Chivay:
Belmond Las Casitas Del Colca,
Aranwa Pueblito Encantado Del Colca,
or Similar Room Standard 1 night(s)
- Buffet Breakfast
Arequipa:
-Sonesta Arequipa,
or Similar Room Standard 2 night(s)
- Buffet Breakfast
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Luxury
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Magical Circuit of the Waters with Dinner show and Peruvian Paso Horses
A fantastic show of 13 water fountains, full of lights, music and magic in Lima. Open from Tuesday to Sunday, from 6:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
• From USD 55.00 per person.
Buffet Lunch at the Sanctuary Lodge Restaurant
Located in the luxurious Sanctuary Lodge hotel (former Orient Express); It is the only one located very close to the entrance to Machu Picchu.
• From USD 40.00 per person.
Return train Vistadome Service
First class train with panoramic view, typical dance show and service on board.
• From USD 70.00 per person.
Entrance to the Machu Picchu or Huayna Picchu Mountain
Small path that runs from the Inca citadel to the viewpoint of Huayna Picchu, a strategic and unique place where you have the most complete view of the Machu Picchu citadel.
• From USD 65.00 per person.
Travel in-style between Cusco and Puno with the Titicaca Train
Enjoy luxurious wagons, typical dances, a gourmet lunch and on-board service on a magical ten-hour journey along the beautiful landscapes between Cusco and Puno. For more details on availability, please consult your travel agent.
• From USD 270.00 per person.
Pachacamac Archaeological Tour
Archaeological site made of clay, made up of pyramids for the worship of the god Pachacamac considered the creator of the Universe.
• From USD 35.00 per person.
Private Tours and Walks
They are ideal for those who want a more personalized service, where the schedules of the tours and walks are more flexible, according to the client's preference. To request a private or personalized service, contact our travel agents.
1. Would my admission ticket to Machu Picchu be refundable in case I change the date or cancel my trip?
Recently, the Ministry of Culture of Peru made an update regarding the changes to the admisison ticket to Machu Picchu: all ticket sales are now final. Therefore, the tickets we purchase as a part of your tour package are not refundable, and also cannot be transferred to another person or modified to another date.
2. Do you arrange commercial and international flights?
At the moment, we do not arrange international or commercial flights. However, we will help you organize your trip and flight schedules before traveling abroad. Make sure to contact our team and get personalized assistance for planning your trip.
3. Do you organize personalized travel packages?
Yes, our main goal as a travel agency is to provide an authentic adventure in our country. Therefore, if you’re looking to travel off the beaten path or to be provided with the best trip itinerary through Peru, make sure to contact our team.
4. Do you offer private tours?
Yes, we have private excursions to different locations in Peru. We are looking forward to guaranteeing comfort while still showing a great part of our historical and cultural heritage.
5. How do I book a travel package?
Booking a travel package is as easy as requesting a quote on any of our options. Once you’ve filled in your details, one of our travel assistants will get in touch with you. If you still have no idea of what you’d like to do during your stay in Peru, don’t worry, we are here to help you.
Our sales team will take care of all the details involved with your trip as well as giving you options about the different destinations to visit in our country. You’ll realize that planning a trip abroad has never been easier.
6. How far in advance should I book my trip?
We usually recommend booking your trip at least 2-3 months in advance, especially if you’re planning on a long stay in Peru. Viagens Machu Picchu works with 3 to 5-star hotels and most of them request booking weeks in advance, as well as tours, train rides, transportation options, and other services.
7. What is the best train for Machu Picchu: Expedition or Vistadome?
We recommend you take the Expedition train on the way to Aguas Calientes since most of the departure times are generally when it’s dark. The expedition train has simpler wagons with smaller windows.
Usually, the return takes place during daylight, which is why we would recommend you take the Vistadome train with panoramic windows to enjoy the visually striking scenery this road has to offer. In addition, the Vistadome train offers onboard service and typical dance shows.
8. Are the train tickets included in the package?
Yes, all of our packages include round trip train tickets. Except for those who may choose to go to Machu Picchu by trek. In this case, we’ll only cover the return ticket.
9. Can I choose seats on train trips?
Unfortunately, Peru Rail (the railway company) does not allow passengers to choose seats on any of their different types of train. The distribution of these is done automatically by the company’s system.
10. During the trip to Machu Picchu, where will my largest luggage stay?
Bags that weigh more than 5kg are not allowed on the train or in the Archeological Site of Machu Picchu. Therefore, you must leave your large luggage in the storage service of your accommodation.
For your trip to Machu Picchu, we highly recommend you carry a light backpack with just the essentials for your comfort.
11. What are the Huayna Picchu and Machu Picchu Mountains?
Those are the surrounding mountains to the Inca Citadel. Huayna Picchu is located at 2,720 meters above sea level and offers an outstanding view to the archaeological site as well as several Inca ruins along the trail.
The Machu Picchu Mountain is located at 3,082 meters above sea level, and serves as another viewpoint to the famous historical sanctuary. However, the trek to its summit is significantly less challenging than the Huayna Picchu mountain.
To trek either of these mounts, you must purchase an additional entrance ticket well in advance. For more information, please contact your travel agent.
12. What Currency is Used in Peru?
Nuevo Soles is the local currency in Peru, banknotes come in denominations of 200, 100, 50, 20, and 10. Whilst coins come in 5, 2, 1, 0.50, 0.20, and 0,10 units.
13. What is the best currency to use in Peru: US Dollars or Soles?
Almost all establishments accept payments in US Dollars, but we highly recommend you have both Dollars and Soles (the local currency) since there might be places where you’ll need to pay with the Peruvian currency.
14. What are the Peru entry requirements?
Depending on your nationality, you would either need a tourist visa, valid passport or your national I.D. card to enter Peru, for example:
- Passport: Concerns to every country that isn’t in the Andean Community. It must have a validity of at least 6 months.
- Tourist Visa: Applies for visitors from Venezuela, Haití, El Salvador, Nicaragua, and Cuba.
- National I.D. Card: Valid for all the members within the Andean Community as, Colombia, Ecuador, Bolivia, Chile, and Argentina.
Changes & Cancellations
1. If a tour is canceled due to weather conditions, do I get a refund?
Tour cancellations due to bad weather conditions have no refund, as they are factors beyond our control. However, we’d like to ensure the integrity of our passengers by acknowledging that some other situations may be taken into account. Therefore, if having any inconvenience, make sure to contact your travel agent.
2. Can I change the starting date of my travel package?
Yes, you can change the starting date of your travel package. However, an administrative fee between 10% and 50% of the total value of the package will be charged, depending on the proximity to the original date of your trip (this is subject to availability and supplier policies).
3. Can I cancel my trip?
Affirmative, you can definitely cancel your trip. Your options for a refund are, however, subject to certain rules. Only a limited sum will be refunded by Viagens Machu Picchu under the following circumstances:
- There won't be a fee if you cancel up to 50 days before your trip, and you'll get a 10% reduction on the contractual package's worth on the deposit commission and other administrative services.
- A 50% fee of the package's total value will be charged for cancellations made between 39 and 21 days prior to the start date.
- An 80% fee of the package's total value will be charged for cancellations made between 39 and 21 days prior to the start date.
- The full amount of the package will be withheld for cancellations notified less than 7 days before the start date.
Important Note: Machu Picchu Travel will have up to 50 days to refund the money to the passenger, according to the aforementioned conditions, counted from the date of cancellation of the trip.
For further information, we have a section with the most Frequently Asked Questions about Peru, Machu Picchu, and our company.
To confirm your booking, we will send you a link with 25% of the total amount; the remaining 75% must be paid 15 days prior to the trip. Payment can be in US Dollars, credit, or debit card. For payment in installments of the remaining value, please consult your travel agent.
Our current payment methods are through PayPal and Visa.
Main Square of Arequipa
Sacred Valley of the Incas
Main Square of Lima
Sacred Valley of the Incas
Lake Titicaca, Puno
Machu Picchu Private Tour
Lake Titicaca
Machu Picchu Private Tour
Machu Picchu Private Tour