Independent Machu Picchu & Cusco Getaway
4 Days
Tour Description
If your independent spirit is filling your dreams with new heights in adventure, just point your compass south to soar higher in the Andes and the heart of Peru. This Independence by Globus holiday in South America shares the spectacular sights of magnificent Machu Picchu – the “Lost City of the Incas.” Your Peruvian holiday begins in Cusco where you’ll begin with on an overnight adventure through the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Next stop, Machu Picchu! Board the Vistadome train to Aguas Calientes before ascending the mountain to Machu Picchu. Take the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to watch the sunrise over Machu Picchu and see the mile-long aqueduct, holy houses, and remarkable temple ruins. You’ll also explore a wealth of ancient ruins that defy explanation and encounter the captivating cultures that live on in the Sacred Valley and Cusco. Timeless temples, textiles, and tantalising dishes are all on the menu on this free-spirited sojourn in Peru, including the I-time you crave to explore the extraordinary culture of Peru on your own. Truly a dream come true!
Traveller Notes
- Transportation: As outlined in the day-by-day itinerary.
- Guides: In Cusco
- Guests will be met at the Cusco airport by the Local Host to begin the included sightseeing on day 1. Therefore, arrival transfers are included for all guests. We recommend that you schedule flights to arrive no later than 10:30 am due to included sightseeing on this day.
- Maximum enjoyment of this holiday requires walking on cobblestone streets, uneven pathways, and climbing stairs. Elevations exceeding 10,000 feet can make even modest exertion a challenge. Maximum elevation on this tour is 12,000 ft.
- For your overnight stay in the Sacred Valley, you will only be allowed to bring an overnight bag weighing no more than 5kgs due to luggage restrictions on the train. Your main luggage will be stored at the Cusco hotel where you will return.
Traveller Notes
- Transportation: As outlined in the day-by-day itinerary.
- Guides: In Cusco
- Guests will be met at the Cusco airport by the Local Host to begin the included sightseeing on day 1. Therefore, arrival transfers are included for all guests. We recommend that you schedule flights to arrive no later than 10:30 am due to included sightseeing on this day.
- Maximum enjoyment of this holiday requires walking on cobblestone streets, uneven pathways, and climbing stairs. Elevations exceeding 10,000 feet can make even modest exertion a challenge. Maximum elevation on this tour is 12,000 ft.
- For your overnight stay in the Sacred Valley, you will only be allowed to bring an overnight bag weighing no more than 5kgs due to luggage restrictions on the train. Your main luggage will be stored at the Cusco hotel where you will return.
Priced From:
$ 2250pp *
Start Location: Cuzco, Peru
End Location: Cuzco, Peru
Major Destinations: Machu Picchu ,Cusco,Sacred Valley
Breakfast Meals Included:
3
Lunch Meals Included:
2
Dinner Meals Included:
0
Itinerary
Day
1
ARRIVE IN CUSCO-SACRED VALLEY
Arrive in Cusco where you will be met by your Local Host. (Please arrive no later than 11 am.)
Together, embark on a private tour into the Urubamba Valley and the Sacred Valley of the Incas for lunch.
Visit the market town of Pisac, where you can buy handmade rugs, alpaca sweaters, and jewellery at bargain prices.
At the other end of the valley, visit Ollantaytambo to see some of the finest examples of Inca masonry.
Stay overnight in the Sacred Valley. (L)
Day
2
SACRED VALLEY-MACHU PICCHU-CUSCO
This morning, transfer to the Ollanta train station where you will board the Vistadome Train. Embark on a short journey through the lush Urubamba Valley to Aguas Calientes, the town at the base of the mountain where Machu Picchu, the "Lost City of the Incas," is located.
Upon arrival, transfer to a motorcoach for the ascent to the legendary ruins high above the steep valley overlaid with dense tropical jungle. On a guided tour, explore this intact fortress with its temple remains, holy houses, and mile-long aqueduct. Your Local Guide will bring you closer to the lives and mysteries still hidden in these amazing structures built by the Pre-Columbian masters of this sacred land.
Later this afternoon, return by train to Cusco, the ancient capital of the Incas. (B,L)
Day
3
CUSCO
Enjoy a full day at leisure to explore the city of Cusco. (B)
Today's I-Time Tips
Perhaps take an optional walking tour to learn more about the Incas and their struggle against invading Spaniards. Visits include the imposing Cathedral and the Inca Temple of the Sun, Koricancha, which became the Spaniards' Santo Domingo Monastery.
Day
4
CUSCO
Your holiday ends after breakfast this morning. (B)
Dates & prices
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2025-12-28
Return Date :
2025-12-31
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2695 NZD
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2250 NZD
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2339 NZD
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2025-12-21
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2025-12-24
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2695 NZD
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2250 NZD
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2339 NZD
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2025-12-14
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2025-12-17
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2695 NZD
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2250 NZD
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2339 NZD
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2025-12-07
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2025-12-10
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2695 NZD
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2339 NZD
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2025-11-30
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2025-12-03
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2695 NZD
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2250 NZD
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2339 NZD
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2025-11-23
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2025-11-26
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2695 NZD
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2339 NZD
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2025-11-16
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2025-11-19
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2695 NZD
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2250 NZD
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2339 NZD
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2025-11-09
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2025-11-12
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2695 NZD
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2339 NZD
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2025-11-02
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2025-11-05
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2695 NZD
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2339 NZD
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2025-10-26
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2025-10-29
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2339 NZD
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2025-10-19
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2025-10-12
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2025-10-05
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2339 NZD
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2025-09-28
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2339 NZD
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2025-09-21
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2025-09-14
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2339 NZD
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2025-09-07
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2025-08-31
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2025-08-24
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2339 NZD
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2025-08-17
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2025-08-10
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2025-08-03
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2025-07-27
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