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Signature: Peru's Lima, Machu Picchu & The Sacred Valley
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Length
9 Days
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Quality
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Starts in
Lima (Peru)
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Ends in
Lima (Peru)
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Available Tour Start Dates
JUN 19, 2027 to NOV 7, 2027
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Activity Level
Moderate
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Style
Fully-Guided
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Guaranteed Date(s)
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Special Interest(s)
National Geographic Signature
Exceptional exploration led by renowned experts, offering rare, private access to the world's most storied sites - all defined by an unparalleled level of service and comfort., Small GroupGroup trips average 12 travellers per departure, depending on the adventure. The maximum is usually no more than 16, but some can be smaller or bigger, depending on the trip. Check individual trips for details.
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Overview
Trace the legacy of the Incas from the coast to the clouds. Explore the Sacred Valley's fertile lands before uncovering the secrets of Machu Picchu. Through exclusive encounters with local chefs and artisans, experience a land where ancient traditions breathe life into the modern culture of Peru.
Visited During Tour
Aguas Calientes (Peru) | Cusco (Peru) | Lima (Peru) | Sacred Valley (Peru)
Dates, Offers & Prices
Tour Itinerary
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Tour Itinerary
G Adventures Tour Code SPMANS-11236
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1Lima
Welcome to Peru. Your expedition begins in Lima, where the desert crashes into the Pacific. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel in Miraflores, a district perched on cliffs above the ocean. The air here carries the scent of salt and the hum of the city. If you arrive early, stroll the promenade of the malecon to watch the sunset turn the cliffs gold, browse the shopping complex overlooking the sea, or sample fresh ceviche at a local restaurant before settling in for the night.
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Arrival Transfer
You will be met at the airport and transferred to the hotel to start your adventure.
Arrival Day
The adventure begins tomorrow. Feel free to explore on your own before your welcome meeting on the morning of day two. Check for the meeting time in the welcome note at the hotel.
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2Lima
Meet your National Geographic Expedition Leader and Expedition Expert for a welcome briefing before visiting the Museo Larco. Here, you will be led by a museum curator on a private tour of an impressive collection of pre-Colombian ceramics and art. Spanning 5,000 years of history in a beautiful 18th-century mansion, this visit offers a fascinating gateway into ancient Peru and its diverse cultures. After lunch, enjoy a scenic drive past a pre-Columbian adobe pyramid and along the cliffside to Love Park. In Bohemian Barranco, cross the Bridge of Sighs to the private home of legend Victor Delfin for an intimate tour of his gallery and workshop. Cap the day at a culinary studio, where the scent of lime and chili fills the air as you learn to craft causa and pisco sours before a Peruvian feast.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
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Welcome Moment with Expert
Your opportunity to meet your Expedition Leader and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group on the morning of day two.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Museo Larco Tour Led by a Curator
Receive a private tour of the mansion-turned-museum, which showcases more than 5,000 years of Peruvian art. The museum's curators are young professionals from diverse disciplines who share a deep passion for ancient Peru and have been trained in heritage mediation and interpretation, enabling them to translate their academic knowledge into an accessible, engaging, and meaningful experience. Prepare to be inspired, moved, and an experience an authentic connection with ancient Peru. Your curator will highlight the fascinating connection the ancient Peruvians had with the forces of nature.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Private Casa Taller VÃctor Delfin Visit & Reception
Immerse yourself in the world of Peruvian artist, Victor Delfin, with a private tour of his magical exhibition. The tour includes large-format sculptures of horses and huerequeques (a local bird). You will also see Victor Delfin's actual working studio. His art transmits a unique personality influenced by pre-Hispanic cultures and diverse ethnic material. He uses various materials like iron, bronze, wood, scrap metal, and ceramics. Meet with the artist himself in an intimate setting.
Cooking Class Welcome Dinner
Prepare your own Causa Acevichada and enjoy the classic flavours of Peru during this hands-on gastronomic experience. You will learn the secrets behind this classic Peruvian dish, as well as dine on Lomo Saltado and a Pisco Sour tasting round.
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3Lima to The Sacred Valley
Fly over the Andes to Cusco and head to the historic centre for a family-style lunch. Drive through the countryside towards the Sacred Valley and visit the Ccaccaccollo weaving cooperative. Here, meet a National Geographic Explorer and the indigenous women of the community who use traditional techniques to create their textiles. Watch as they hand-shear alpaca wool and dye it with native plants, transforming raw fiber into vibrant geometric patterns on backstrap looms. This intimate encounter connects you to the living culture of the Andes. Descend into the valley to your riverside lodge, settling in as the mountains turn purple in the twilight.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Exclusive Inclusions:
Plane
Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's... yup, it is a plane, actually.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Women's Weaving Co-Op Textile Experience
The Ccaccaccollo Community is a small, traditional Quechua village in the Andean highlands, near the Sacred Valley. It is primarily known for the Women's Weaving Co-operative, a highly successful community-based tourism initiative. The women of Ccaccaccollo preserve and practice ancestral Incan textile traditions. Witness the entire process: from hand-shearing alpaca wool, using native plants and insects for natural dyes, to the intricate spinning and weaving on traditional backstrap looms. This project empowers the women economically, sustains their cultural heritage, and provides vital income for their families.
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4The Sacred Valley
Travel to the Cuyo Chico community and join local hosts in baking empanadas, smelling the woodsmoke from traditional outdoor ovens. Continue to the archaeological site of Pisaq, where massive Inca terraces carve patterns into the hillsides. Next, enjoy lunch at a family-run hacienda, hearing from the owners about the vital role of corn in Andean agriculture. Finish the day at the studio of ceramicist Pablo Seminario in Urubamba. Tour the workshop to see how pre-Columbian motifs inspire modern art, and meet the artists keeping this tradition alive before returning to the lodge.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
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Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Cuyo Chico Visit & Empanada Making Demonstration
In the rural village of Cuyo Chico in the Sacred Valley, a group of families joined together to create a small business based on their traditional adobe ceramic crafts. Visit this community learn about the ceramics process and partake in an empanada making demonstration. Learn to make Peruvian-style empanadas from scratch using local ingredients. The experience typically involves a hands-on session preparing the dough and filling, cooking the empanadas in a traditional outdoor oven (horno), and enjoying the meal you helped create. This activity allows you to connect with local life and learn about the community's traditional cooking methods, directly supporting their economic well-being and preservation of Andean customs.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Pisac Ruins Guided Tour
Tour the fascinating hilltop citadel of Pisac, an Incan ruin with plunging gorges, a ceremonial centre, and winding agriculture terracing that's still in use today. Be captivated by this truly amazing site sitting amid sweeping green valleys and mountain peaks. Explore the back of the site to see a pocketed cliff across Kitamayo Gorge, which once contained hundreds of Inca tombs.
Farm-to-Table Lunch and Corn Lecture
Enjoy a delicious farm-to-table lunch at Hacienda Sarampampa, where three generations have kept the traditions of giant white corn farming alive.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Cerámicas Seminario Workshop Visit
Visit Pablo Seminario's ceramic workshop in Urubamba and learn about ceramic-making that embodies the local spirit and is a tribute to generations past.
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5The Sacred Valley to Aguas Calientes
Tour the impressive archaeological site of Ollantaytambo then walk the stone streets of town, one of the last Inca settlements still laid out in its original form. After lunch, board a scenic train that winds along the Urubamba River. Watch the landscape shift from dry, rocky peaks to the lush, green canopy of the cloud forest as you approach Aguas Calientes. Settle into your lodge, where your Expedition Leader may offer an optional nature walk to spot orchids and hummingbirds. In the evening, gather for an expert talk on the history and conservation of Machu Picchu, preparing for tomorrow's ascent.
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- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
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Transport
Settle in and scan the scenery as you journey to your next destination.
Ollantaytambo Ruins Visit
Explore this ancient site right in the heart of Ollantaytambo city. Learn about the principles of Incan architecture and get a first taste of climbing around a massive ruins site.
Train
Climb aboard, take a seat, and enjoy the ride.
Machu Picchu Expert-led Lecture
Learn about the Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu from an expert before your adventure to gaze upon them with your own eyes tomorrow.
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6Machu Picchu to The Sacred Valley
Rise early to catch the bus up the winding road to Machu Picchu. Enter the Lost City of the Incas as the morning mist lifts, revealing the emerald terraces and stone temples against the dramatic backdrop of Huayna Picchu and the surrounding peaks. Explore the engineering marvels of this UNESCO World Heritage site with your guide, learning about its rediscovery by Hiram Bingham on a National Geographic-supported expedition. Return to Aguas Calientes for lunch before boarding the train back to the Sacred Valley, reflecting on the day as the river rushes by.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
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Local Bus
Climb aboard, grab a seat, and enjoy the ride.
Local Bus
Climb aboard, grab a seat, and enjoy the ride.
Train
Climb aboard, take a seat, and enjoy the ride.
Machu Picchu Guided Tour
Set off with the local guide to explore Machu Picchu, the Lost City of the Incas. Learn about the history and gain insights into this massive mountaintop citadel while wandering through ancient dwellings, stone temples and along sculpted terraces. Feel the energy of this 15th-century site, now both a UNESCO World Heritage site and voted one of the new Seven Wonders of the World in a worldwide internet poll.
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7The Sacred Valley to Cusco
Ascend to the Maras salt pans, a dazzling patchwork of white pools carved into the mountainside. Continue to the agricultural terraces of Moray, deep circular depressions thought to be used by the Incas to experiment with crops. After a traditional lunch, drive to Cusco. Join your Expedition Leader for an orientation walk through the historic cobblestone streets built on Inca foundations. In the evening, enjoy dinner at a local restaurant, highlighting Peru's agricultural heritage with a tasting featuring some of the region's 4,000 native potato varieties.
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- Breakfast
- Lunch
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Maras Salt Mines and Moray Visit
Tour the unique Inca ruins of Moray, consisting of circular terraces and a sophisticated irrigation system located at 3500m (11483 ft). Learn about the history and study of this fascinating site - speculation has it that it was an Inca agriculture experiment station. Then visit the impressive Maras Salt Mines and see thousands of individual ancient salt pools spilling over a hillside. Learn about the different varieties of salt, and try the renowned pink salt, famous worldwide.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Cusco Orientation Walk
Set off on foot from the hotel with your CEO to get your bearings of Cusco. Head to the main plaza for essential things like ATMs and money changers, marvelling at the surrounding colonial architecture and Inca stonework. Pass by the many shops, restaurants and cafes and start to feel the energy of this incredible city.
Nuna Raymi Potato Experience Dinner
The Nuna Raymi Potato Experience in Cusco is a ceremonial tasting highlighting Peru's remarkable agricultural heritage, featuring over 4,000 native potato varieties. The restaurant sources rare, ancient tubers directly from local "seed guardian" farmers, presenting you with a rustic board of different native potatoes, whose varieties change seasonally. The presentation often involves a ceremonial element, such as lighting palo santo and grating salt, honoring the food's cultural significance. The potatoes are served with traditional Peruvian dips like Andean Chimichurri. This experience supports Nuna Raymi's commitment to ethical tourism and crop preservation.
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8Cusco
Explore Cusco's layers of history, visiting the Cathedral, the sun temple of Koricancha, and the massive stone walls of Sacsaywaman that loom over the city. Pause for a gourmet picnic lunch at an exclusive tented campsite near the Temple of the Moon, soaking in views of the red-tiled roofs below. Spend the afternoon at leisure before an evening visit to the Museum of Pre-Columbian Art. Conclude your expedition with a private cocktail reception in the museum's courtyard followed by a farewell dinner, celebrating the flavors and stories of Peru.
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- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
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Expert-Led Cusco City Tour and Picnic
This morning takes you to all of the must-see highlights in and around Cusco, guided by experts to explain the history of each location. Begin at the Plaza de Armas, Cusco's 16th century cathedral, Qorikancha, and the Temple of the Sun before transferring to Sacsayhuaman. The tour ends at Templo de la Luna, or the Temple of the Moon, where a private gourmet picnic will be waiting for you.
Free Time
Spend a few hours exploring Cusco on your own before dinner with the group this evening.
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9Cusco/Lima
Transfer to the Cusco airport for your flight back to Lima. For those with late international departures, a day-use room is available to relax and refresh as you prepare for your journey home.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
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Plane
Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's... yup, it is a plane, actually.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
More Details
G Adventures is informing us of the following additional details regarding their Signature: Peru's Lima, Machu Picchu & The Sacred Valley tour:
Group Size
Max 22, avg. 18.
What's Included
Your G for Good Moment: Cuyo Chico Visit & Empanada Making Demonstration, Valle SagradoSignature Moment: Museo Larco Tour Led by a Curator, LimaSignature Moment: Women's Weaving Co-Op Textile Experience, CuscoYour Foodie Moment: Nuna Raymi Potato Experience Dinner, Cusco. Arrival transfer. Private Casa Taller Victor Delfin Visit & Reception. Cooking Class Welcome Dinner. Internal flight from Lima to Cusco. Pisac Ruins Guided Tour. Farm-to-Table Lunch and Corn Lecture. Ceramicas Seminario Workshop Visit. Ollantaytambo Ruins Visit. Machu Picchu Expert-led Lecture. Machu Picchu Guided Tour. Maras Salt Mines and Moray Visit. Cusco Orientation Walk. Expert-Led Cusco City Tour and Picnic. Internal flight between Cusco and Lima. Free time to enjoy hotel/lodge amenities. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.
Highlights
Join the museum curator for a private look at ancient Peruvian treasures spanning 5,000 years of history, Visit a traditional indigenous weaving community with a National Geographic Explorer, Tour the private home and workshop of a legendary Peruvian sculptor in Barranco, Explore the Lost City of the Incas with an expert guide to uncover its secrets, Taste Peru's agricultural heritage with a ceremonial tasting of native potatoes
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Accommodation Summary
Hotels (8 nts).
Meals Included
8 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 5 dinners
Group Leader
National Geographic Expedition Leader and National Geographic Expedition Expert throughout.
International Flights
Check-in times and baggage allowances/restrictions vary by airline and can change at any time. For the most up-to-date information for your flight, please contact your airline. We recommend checking in online in advance to avoid potential delays at the airport.
Transportation
Private vehicle, public bus, walking, train, plane.
Minimum Age
You must be 18 to travel unaccompanied on a G Adventures tour. For minors travelling with a guardian over 21 years old, the minimum age is 12.
Checklist
Cold weather:o Long-sleeved shirts or sweatero Scarfo Warm gloveso Warm hato Warm layersDocuments:o Flight info (required) (Printouts of e-tickets may be required at the border)o Insurance info (required) (With photocopies)o Passport (required) (With photocopies)o Vouchers and pre-departure information (required)o Visas or vaccination certificates (With photocopies)Essentials:o Toiletries (required) (Shampoo, bodywash, soap, etc.)o Binoculars (optional)o Camera (With extra memory cards and batteries)o Cash, credit and debit cardso Day pack (Used for daily excursions or short overnights)o Ear plugso First-aid kit (should contain lip balm with sunscreen, sunscreen, whistle, Aspirin, Ibuprofen, bandaids/plasters, tape, anti-histamines, antibacterial gel/wipes, antiseptic cream, Imodium or similar tablets for mild cases of diarrhea, rehydration powder, water purification tablets or drops, insect repellent, sewing kit, extra prescription drugs you may be taking)o Flashlight/torch (Headlamps are ideal)o Fleece top/sweatero Footwearo Hato Headphones (Noice-cancelling recommended)o Locks for bagso Long pants/jeanso Moneybelto Outlet adaptero Personal entertainment (Reading and writing materials, cards, music player, etc.)o Reusable water bottleo Shirts/t-shirtso Sleepwearo Small travel towelo Sunglasseso Swimwearo Watch and alarm clocko Waterproof backpack covero Windproof rain jacketHealth & Safety:o Face masks (Clients will be only be required to wear a face mask where it is mandated by local regulations.)o Hand sanitizero Pen (Please bring your own pen for filling out documents.)Smart Dress:o Smart outfit (For evenings out)Warm Weather:o Sandals/flip-flopso Shorts/skirts (Longer shorts/skirts are recommended)o Sturdy water shoes/sandalso Sun hat/bandanao Swimwear
When can I do my laundry on this trip?
Laundry facilities are offered by some of our hotels for a charge. There will be times when you may want to or have to do your own laundry so we suggest you bring non-polluting/biodegradable soap.
Service Level
Luxury: Five-star hospitality and meticulously curated inclusions, featuring iconic properties, fine dining, and private door-to-door service.
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