Overview
BEST OF PERU HOLIDAY TOUR BY NATURE HORIZONS 9D/8N (INCA TRAIL 2 DAYS)
*Lima *Cusco *Sacred Valley *Inca Trail *Machu Picchu
Best of Peru Holiday tour will include, visit the most beautiful attractions of Lima city, Cusco, the Sacred Valley and Experience the unforgettable Tour to Machu Picchu; going through all its places, roads and altars,etc.
Group Price
- The price per person for group expeditions are fixed based on a group size. However, we have optional arrangements for individual private and tailor-made preferences best suited for you, your family and friends.
- All prices are based on shared accommodation. Please inquire for a 1 guest private room accommodation quote
- Prices listed are not final. Please inquire for your final price quote.
2 Pax | 3/4 Pax | 5/7 Pax | 8/10 Pax | 11/14 Pax | 15/16 Pax | 17/20 Pax |
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$ 4,557 | $ 4,150 | $ 3,961 | $ 3,815 | $ 3,660 | $ 3,529 | $3,449 |
Included/Excluded
- All the transfers indicated in the itinerary
- All the tours indicated in the itinerary
- Guided Tours as mentioned in Itinerary (Local official guide in english or spanish)
- All meals specified in Itinerary
- All entrance fees to the above mentioned excursions
- Train ticket Expedition Ollanta /Machu Picchu Pueblo /Ollanta or Poroy
- Bus ticket Aguas Calientes- Machu Picchu- Aguas Calientes
- All applicable taxes
- English guided tours as described in the itinerary
- Flights Lima/ Cusco / Lima
- Airport & Aerodrome taxes
- Baggage excess
- Alcoholic drinks, soda or bottled mineral water
- Personal expenses
- Tips
- International or National personal telephone calls
- Meals not mentioned
- Optional post-tour (Cost given separately)
DAY 1: Arrival Day (LIMA CITY)
Arrive at Lima International Airport and connect to Cusco.
Upon your arrival, you will be greeted at the airport and transferred to the hotel in the Sacred Valley. Our representative will give you a documentation kit with a detailed program explanation. The rest of the day is yours to relax.
- Overnight in Sacred Valley.
- Meals included: — / — / —
DAY 2: SACRED VALLEY
Maras Moray Mountain Biking
You will be picked up from your hotel at 8:50am and head to the village of Cruz Pata at 3,550 m.a.s.l. From here, you’ll get your biking equipment and after going over a few safety procedures the ride begins. During the first part of the ride, we’ll pass a lake. There are a few up- hill segments and some nice downhill parts with optional single-tracks for those who like it a bit more technical. The scenery is unforgettable with excellent views of the Veronica mountain range.
The first stop will be at the Incan agricultural testing site of Moray (3575 m.a.s.l.) and we’ll take a break here to catch our breath and explore the area. Continuing the ride we’ll arrive at Maras where we’ll have our lunch break. After lunch we’ll carry on riding to the crystal-white terraces of the pre-Incan salt mines and then continue on the best downhill of the day – a 30-minute downhill trek on a llama path ending on the bank of the Urubamba River (2875 m.a.s.l.). Here we finish the tour and return to Cusco, arriving at approx. 5pm.
- Overnight in Sacred Valley
- Meals included: Breakfast / Lunch / —
DAY 3: SACRED VALLEY
Rafting experience
In the morning, you will be transferred from your hotel to the Sacred Valley dock, where we will get on our rubber rafts for an unforgettable rafting experience. Following a safety and familiarization briefing we will start our river run that lasts for around 1.5 hours. On the river you will enjoy a glimpse into behind the scenes of Andean life where the scenery is great. There are three different sections on the Urubamba River that are regularly visited, depending on weather conditions and passengers’ experience of rafting.
ATV (all-terrain vehicle)
In the afternoon you will be transferred to the starting point of your ATV (all-terrain vehicle) experience. From Pumahuanca gorge, cross the farming communities of Rumichaca, Palcaraqui and Pumahuanca. Accompanied by scenic vistas, passing through native flora, continue along to Chicon gorge from which we can see mountains and glaciers. The route takes you on to the town of Urubamba, archaeological ruins of the palace of Huayna Capac, the traditional community of Chichubamba and its chicherias where locals brew maize beer. (Minimum age: 15 years old)
- Overnight in Sacred Valley
- Meals included: Breakfast / Lunch / —
DAY 4: SACRED VALLEY
DEATH ROAD BIKING PERU (AWAY FROM TOURISTS!)
You will be picked up at 6am at your place and transferred via Ollantaytambo to the pass of Yamamayo (4500m, approx. 3h) where we will start our fantastic ride down towards the jungle (approx. 3h / 4500m > 1500m). On this remote ride we can see local habitants, Alpacas, Lamas, Ships and maybe even a Condor. We will be crossing small rivers and having views of high mountains such as Veronica / Pumahuanca / Oelranca. For lunch, we will choose a cosy place, adapted to your wishes. Then it keeps going towards the jungle. Climate and landscape changes and it gets warmer. If we are lucky we will be visiting some coca fields on our arrival. From this point we pick you up and transfer you to Urubamba. (approx. 2 h)
- Overnight in Sacred Valley
- Meals included: Breakfast / Lunch / —
DAY 5: SACRED VALLEY
Megavalanche Biking Tours
Tour at 7am. We will pick you up for the Megavalanche TREK from your hotel. Arriving at a spot past Abra Malaga (4350m) where we gathered the bikes, after unloading the bikes and performing a final safety check we will embark on headed downhill on windy road using the same road we travelled on the way up. For inexperienced people it is clear to ride along the road, adventurous bikers can take many single trucks, and were also used for the Peruvian round of the Megavalanche Downhill competition. On the way down we passed some more Inca ruins, built around the 16th century.
The descent to Ollantaytambo will be achieved in approximately two hours or more depending on the number of photos you take. In Ollantaytambo we will have lunch and afterwards we can explore the town and the incredible constructions, of the Inca architects and builders, surrounding this location. Afterwards, if there is sufficient time we will ride through the farmlands of the valley floor back to Urubamba.
- Overnight in Sacred Valley
- Meals included: Breakfast / Lunch / —
DAY 6: SACRED VALLEY – MACHU PICCHU
Inca Trail KM 104
This morning after breakfast, you will take a private trip to board the Expedition Train at 09:00 am from OllantayTambo to km 104 on the Cusco – Machu Picchu Railroad (starting point of the hike).
The Vistadome train has beautiful panoramic windows offering unsurpassed scenic views and photo opportunities as you enter the Inca’s territory in search of Machu Picchu Citadel. With glass surrounding them on all sides, passengers feel as if they are part of Peru’s remarkable landscape.
We will start our trek by visiting the Chachabamba archaeological complex (2150m/7052ft), located very close to the control point, and then embark on an 8 km (5 miles) ascending trail, which after four hours takes us to the archaeological complex of Wiñaywayna (2650m/8692ft). This is an impressive complex made up of an agricultural center with numerous terraces, a religious sector, and an urban sector.
On the way up, we may enjoy magnificent views of the Urubamba River Valley and the Choquesuysuy archaeological complex located on the other side of the river. There is also a beautiful waterfall located just a few minutes away from Wiñaywayna. We will then continue and climb to Intipunku, or The Sun Gate. This will take an hour of hiking along a trail of flat stones on the edges of cliffs in highland jungle. From this fabulous spot, we may contemplate the sacred citadel of Machu Picchu.
From Intipunku we will descend to Machu Picchu and continue to our hotel for check in.
- Estimate walking time: 6-7 hours
- Max altitude point: 2,650m (8,692 ft)
- Total distance: 13km (8.08miles)
In line with the latest directives to help preserve the Historic Sanctuary, the local authorities have announced that the following key sites may only be visited during these times:
- Intihuatana Pyramid – 07:00 – 10:00
- Temple of the Condor – 10:00 – 1:00
- Temple of the Sun – 1:00 – 4:00
Your guide will manage the tour schedule so that you can visit all three landmarks. However, as they are just a small part of the whole site, your overall experience will not be compromised if it is not possible to access all of them
- Overnight in Machu Picchu
- Meals included: Breakfast / Lunch / —
DAY 7: MACHU PICCHU – CUSCO
Machupicchu
This morning, you will visit this unique Incan citadel and its surrounding complexes on a private visit. Machu Picchu stands 2,430 meters above sea-level in the middle of a tropical mountain forest, in an extraordinarily beautiful setting. It was probably the most amazing urban creation of the Incan Empire at its height; its giant walls, terraces, and ramps seem as if they have been cut naturally in the continuous rock escarpments. The natural setting, on the eastern slopes of the Andes, encompasses the upper Amazon basin with its rich diversity of flora and fauna.
There is an optional hike to Huayna Picchu, the mountain behind Machu Picchu. Entrance tickets for this hike are limited per day and have to be purchased in advance. Huayna Picchu opens in two shifts, 7:00 am and 10:00 am (subject to availability). This hike is strenuous and recommended only for travelers comfortable with heights and who have a good fitness level. A fair amount of climbing is required. Get fabulous views of Machu Picchu from the top.
At 4:30 pm, you will board the bus to Aguas Calientes where you will take the Vistadome train to Cusco.
Train departs at 5:23 pm. Snacks and hot & cold beverages are served during the journey.
Arrival in Cusco at 8:50 pm, where you will transfer from Poroy Station to the hotel.
- Overnight in Cusco
- Meals included: Breakfast / Lunch /–
DAY 8: CUSCO
Mountain Biking Four Ruins Cusco Half Day
Morning at leisure in Cusco.
At 2:30 pm, you will embark on a fascinating tour of Cusco. We will also take the opportunity to enjoy the amazing view from Cristo Blanco (white Christ statue high above the city) and take a guided tour through the former Incan fortress of Saqsayhuaman. The tour finishes at Cusco’s Historical Center with a delicious Peruvian dessert.
- Overnight in Cusco
- Meals included: Breakfast / — /–
DAY 9: DEPARTURE DAY
At agreed-upon time, please meet your Nature Horizons representative at the lobby for your private transfer to the airport for your scheduled flight home.
- Meals included: Breakfast / — / —
ACCOMMODATION
With Tourist Class Hotels:
Cities | Hotels / Hab. Standard | NT |
Cusco | Samay *** www.samayhotel.com | 2 |
Valle Sagrado | chaska ocupi *** www.chaskaocupi.com | 5 |
Machu Picchu | Hatun Samay *** www.hatunsamay.com | 1 |
Total Nº of nights | 8 |
* In the case of room unavailability in the hotels mentioned above we will use hotels of similar category
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- Comfortable sneakers or hiking boots
- Short and long-sleeved t-shirts
- Rain gear
- A fleece jacket
- Jeans or casual trousers
- Camera
- Backpack
- Insect repellent, lip balm and sun block
- Binoculars
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Ride packing checklist
- Mountain bike helmets
- Knee and elbow guards
- Riding gloves
- Riding day pack with camelbak
- Mtb sunglasses
- Head lamps
- Water bottles
- Sleeping bag
- Comfortable riding shoes suitable for pedaling and walking.
- Slippers or shoes to wear when you are not riding
- Wind and waterproof jacket suitable for riding
- Two set thermal base layers
- Two set of riding clothes
- Two set of clothes to wear when you are not riding
- Down jacket
- Quick dry towel
- Warm hat
- Socks
- Buff or mask to protect your face from wind and dust while riding
- Personal self care items like moisturizer, sunscreen, wet wipes, toilet papers and necessary toiletries
- Personal medications
- Chocolates, energy bars and rehydration packs.
Bike requirements (if you bring your own)
- Full suspension with 120 mm or more travels all mountain or enduro bikes.
- Tubeless tires and extra liquid
- Spare tube and tyres
- Spare chain and chain links
- Dry chain lube
- Brake pads and fluids
- Derailleur hanger
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Kika C2024-12-16Amazing experience and customer service!!! I highly recommend Dominick with Nature Horizons Tours!! I am a travel advisor who had a bit of a last-minute booking with a family to Peru. I reached out to Dominick immediately, since I knew he’d be fabulous!! He went above and beyond with communication, response, time, organization, and more! He got the very happy clients booked within a few days and I am super grateful for his services!!! he was so kind to start a WhatsApp group chat with me and my clients to answer any and all questions we had! Thank you!!!!
Evan L2024-10-29Amazing time at Machu Picchu We had a great time in the Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu and Cusco! Great views and excellent guide and transportation. Everything was great!
Karen H2024-10-29Excellent experience I have worked with Nature Horizons as a travel advisor and it was an excellent experience. I 100% trust this team to deliver an exceptional trip for my clients. They are quick to respond to questions and the communication while my clients were traveling was outstanding. They had excellent knowledge of the area and were able to provide more local tips and suggestions that I would have been able to provide alone.Highly recommend.
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Rebecca M2024-06-23Unforgettable vacation We worked with Nature Horizons for our honeymoon to Peru and it far exceeded any expectations we had! It was the most incredible experience and itinerary they created for us and Deivis was always on top of everything and extremely responsive if we had questions. I give this company my highest/strongest recommendation if you are thinking of going to any of the countries they service!
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Noe V2024-06-11Full service trip to Perú We had a wonderful time traveling through Perú for two weeks on an itinerary planned by Deivis, through nature horizons.The experience was so much more than we originally expected. Every detail was accounted for. From private drivers to knowledgeable tour guides, there was nothing lacking.I don't know if we'll ever be able to take a trip like this again, but I'm so glad we did at least once. Thank you so much. I'll never forget these amazing days.
Jill D2024-04-20Not enough stars to rate this company- THE BEST time ever!!! If there were a million stars to rate this company and my recent trip, it wouldn't be enough. Nature Horizons is amazing. I first met the owner, Dominick at a convention for travel advisors in 2023. I knew immediately that he was a very special person and he had a very obvious love for the tours he had created in the destinations he adored. The story of developing his company is inspiring and his work ethic has continued to impress me during all stages of my Safari planning, from its conception to preparation to hosting us during the Great Migration in Tanzania. His communication is efficient, sincere and organized. He is thorough and thoughtful. He is fun and personable. He is extremely knowledgeable and has vetted resources to execute adventures across many countries. Our Safari was 12 days of awesome-ness. We truly couldn't have asked for a better experience. Each day was well-planned and our guides helped us see so many animals, sites and natural wonders. They knew where to be and when for us to see the most miraculous things. Dominick was such a friendly host, helping us gain perspective and a true taste of Tanzania. He listened to our wishlist, considered our requests and delivered days that we will never forget. Dominick truly cares about each and every guest and also has such respect for some of the most treasured creatures and places on our planet. I can't imagine a better Safari ever happening. But, knowing Dominick, he will make sure the next one and the next and the next are better than the one before it. That's how much he cares.I have to share a couple of our favorite moments were totally unplanned, though. Our Safari vehicle got stuck in the mud as rains started in the Central Serengeti. Dominick stayed calm, assured us that all was well and we sipped champagne as we watched the men try to get us unstuck...comical. Everything happens for a reason and we saw a perfectly complete rainbow soon after our vehicle was moving down the road. It couldn't have been scripted any better! As we continued on the way back to our lodge, we came across a Lioness and her brand-new cub. This is something rarely seen and we were sure Dominick paid the Lioness to appear for us. LOL. These examples are merely a glimpse of memories we made. And, part of the reason these moments were so special was because we were in the moment, which was as Nature Horizons intended. We had not a care in the world and could simply "be" in nature. I can't thank the entire team enough for such a wonderful two weeks.
416marlysl2024-04-04Amazing Experience! This trip was, by far, the most amazing trip I have ever taken! Dominick and his driver/guides were fabulous! They definitely found all the animals we wanted to see and many unexpected sites as well. They were so accommodating, stopping whenever we asked even if it was just for a bird or turtle crossing the road. Our guide, Praygod, was able to identify every bird we saw! Their knowledge of the wildlife was phenomenal. We learned so much about the culture, food, and local life from our casual conversations. The accommodations, while not luxury, were very comfortable and the food was very good, especially the soups. When I go back, it will definitely be with Dominick and Nature Horizons Tours!Tripadvisor rating score: 5.0 of 5,
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