Peru
Machu Picchu and Kuelap Fortress
An incredible journey of discovery
Best time to travel
Year-Round
Recommended for
Groups & Friends, Couples & Honeymoon
Duration
11 Days / 10 Nights
Price from
$13200
per person
Machu Picchu and Kuelap Fortress
Peru is a country steeped in history. Before the well-known Incas, there were a multitude of important civilisations stretched across the country, all leaving their mark with the structures they built and left behind. This 11-day itinerary takes you on an incredible journey of discovery from the iconic ruins of Machu Picchu to the fortress of Kuelap in northern Peru. In addition to the stand-out archaelogical sites of Machu Picchu and Kuelap, you will get to soak up Peru’s diverse, dramatic scenery. From exploring the picturesque Sacred Valley to hiking to Gocta Waterfall in the cloud forest, discover many sides to Peru’s history and landscapes.
Highlights
- Visit the iconic ruins of Machu Picchu
- Ride a cable car to pre-inca Kuelap fortress nestled in the cloud forest
- Hike to Gocta waterfall, one of the tallest in the world
- Meet the mummies of Leymebamba museum
- Soak up the salt pans of Maras and ruins of Ollantaytambo in the Sacred Valley
Daily Summary
Machu Picchu and Kuelap Fortress
An incredible journey of discovery
11 Days / 10 Nights
Lima, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, Cusco, Leymebamba, Kuelap, Gocta
All elements of these journey will be tailormade to your interests and travel style.
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Day 1
Arrival in Lima
Lima
International arrival and transfer to hotel. Overnight at Villa Barranco
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Day 2
Urban Eats Food Tour & Into the Past City Tour
Lima
Urban Eats Food Tour and Into the Past city highlights tour with a specialist guide. Overnight at Villa Barranco
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Day 3
Fly to Cusco. Tour of the Sacred Valley
Sacred Valley
Fly Lima-Cusco. Tour of the Sacred Valley. Overnight at Sol y Luna
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Day 4
Visit Ollantaytambo ruins, Maras and Moray
Sacred Valley
Visit Ollantaytambo, Maras and Moray in the Sacred Valley. Overnight at Sol y Luna
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Day 5
Visit the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu
Vistadome Train to Aguas Calientes. Visit to Machu Picchu. Train to Cusco. Overnight at Palacio Manco Capac
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Day 6
In an Around Cusco City tour
Cusco
In and Around Cusco city tour. Overnight at Palacio Manco Capac
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Day 7
Fly from Cusco to Northern Peru
Leymebamba
Fly Cusco to Lima and Lima to Jaen. Transfer to Leymebamba. Overnight at Kentitambo
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Day 8
Visit the Tombs of Revash and Leymebamba Luseum
Leymebamba
Visit the Tombs of Revash. Private tour of the Leymebamba Museum. Overnight at Kentitambo
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Day 9
Ride a cable car to the pre-Inca fortified city of Kuelap
Kuelap
Visit the pre-Inca fortified citadel of Kuelap. Overnight at Gocta Natura
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Day 11
Fly to Lima
International Departure
Transfer from Gocta to Jaen. Fly Jaen to Lima, for international departure
Travel designer
Cécile Fabre
My name is Cécile Fabre, a Franco-Spanish nomad splitting my time between Peru, Spain, France and Sri Lanka, where my kiddos go to school. I'm obsessed with diving, outdoor exploration, archaeology, and history, all what South America can offer. As a travel designer, I turned my passion into my job 20 years ago! I loved diving in the Galapagos. I also enjoy spending time in the Colca Valley, Ollantaytambo town or wandering Arequipa. When it...
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