Overview
Peru Splendors
Love a good mystery? This 8-day vacation to Peru is the perfect escape to delve into the world’s most intriguing lost and found story. Featuring not one, but two days behind the misty gates of Machu Picchu, this below-the-equator tour takes you high into the Andes and deeper inside the Lost City of the Incas to unearth its centuries-old secrets. Navigating the cryptic maze of trails, temples, and terraces in the world’s most famous forgotten city is one for the memory books. Other great finds on this tantalizing tour of Peru? Up-close encounters with llamas, alpacas, and other Sacred Valley locals; vibrant, handwoven textiles in the former Inca Empire capital of Cusco; bold, multicultural cuisine in the foodie capital of Lima; and a warm welcome inside a traditional family home for an authentic taste of Peruvian hospitality.
Highlights of Peru Splendors
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Travelers Notes
Touring by private, air-conditioned motorcoach, intra-vacation flights. Free Wi-Fi (where available)
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Peru Splendors
Small Group
Globus offers Small-Group Discoveries on all South America tour dates. A Small-Group Discovery is limited to an average of just 20 guests per departure. There’s always room to roam with extra space between you and other travelers—while still getting up close and personal to the experiences you’ve been dreaming of. Small-Group Discoveries include all the features of a traditional Globus escorted tour, complete with expert Tour Director, Driver, and Local Guides who ensure that your health and safety is our top priority. A Small-Group Discovery trip is the perfectly sized tour—without the crowds.
Product Group
Peru Splendors
UNESCO Sites
City of Cusco|Historic Center of Lima|Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu
Inclusions
We’ve packed everything you need for the perfect vacation—from hand-selected hotels and dining to the friendly expertise of Globus Tour Directors and Local Guides (with headsets to hear every word); to seamless transportation between destinations and VIP access to the world’s most iconic sites!
Notes
Maximum elevation on tour: 13,000 feet.
Meals
Breakfast daily, 2 lunches, 4 dinners
Itineraries
Day 1
ARRIVE IN LIMA, PERU Welcome to the modern city of Lima!Upon arrival, you will be met by your Globus representative. (B)
Day 2
LIMA Legendary LimaThis afternoon, your Local Guide focuses on the city’s colonial heritage during a walking tour. Start at the Plaza de Armas to see the Government Palace and the cathedral. From here, stroll to the venerable San Francisco Monastery with its splendid 17th-century cloister murals. For a special treat, [LF] stop at a local food market to get a real taste of life for the local people. This evening, enjoy a welcome dinner at one of Lima’s Peruvian restaurants with your fellow travel companions. (B,D) LOCAL FAVORITELOCAL TASTES Stop for a real taste of Peru at a local market. Sample some of the local fruits and vegetable that aren’t found in other parts of the world. You can also find spices, meats, seafood, and even a souvenir or two. And, you’ll definitely want to take some photos of the beautiful, brightly hued displays.
Day 3
LIMA–CUSCO–SACRED VALLEY Empire of the AndesFly to Cusco, the impressive Andean city that was once the capital of the Inca Empire. Head into the Sacred Valley of the Incas and visit the semi-circular Kenko Amphitheater with its stone altars and labyrinth of passages and see the ancient site of Puca Pucara. Also, in the Sacred Valley, experience an [LF] El Pago a la Tierra, or Mother Earth Ceremony, performed by a local shaman. Visit Awanakancha to meet local families who preserve the ancient technique of Pre-Columbian weaving using South American camelid fleece. This is your chance to get up close to the various camelids, including alpaca, llama, guanaco, and vicuña, indigenous to the region. Continue to Pisac, an old mountain village, where you will have free time to shop for local wares, such as alpaca sweaters and blankets, jewelry, or hand-painted ornamental dishes and vases at its famous market. Stay in the Sacred Valley tonight, with dinner at the hotel. (B,L,D)LOCAL FAVORITECULTURE & TRADITION Feel the earth, smell the coca leaves, and taste the chicha today as you make payment to Mother Earth. Participate in an [LF] El Pago a la Tierra, an ancient ceremony led by a shaman thanking Mother Earth and asking for good health, wealth, and safe travels. These mystical ceremonies have been practiced in Peru since before the arrival of the Incas.
Day 4
SACRED VALLEY–MACHU PICCHU Mystery on the MountainThis morning, visit the Inca Fortress of Ollantaytambo, followed by [LF] a visit to a local home, meet some of the area’s families, and experience their way of life in the Sacred Valley. Then, board the Vistadome train for a scenic journey through the lush Urubamba Valley. Upon arrival, ascend the mountainside to legendary Machu Picchu, the “Lost City of the Incas.” Your Local Guide will introduce this intact fortress with its temple remains, holy houses, and mile-long aqueduct, and will bring you closer to the mysteries still hidden in these amazing structures. Tonight, learn how to make the perfect Pisco Sour at a Peruvian cooking demonstration before your included dinner. (B,D)LOCAL FAVORITE TIMELESS TRADITIONS Today, you are invited into a local family’s home in the Sacred Valley. Learn about their traditions like weaving that has been passed down for centuries from ancestors. See how they cook, live, sleep, work, and maybe ask about the cuy (Guinea pigs) they keep in their house.
Day 5
MACHU PICCHU–CUSCO Here Comes the SunA morning at leisure in Machu Picchu allows you to wake up early to see the sunrise over Machu Picchu with your second included entrance to the ruins. After lunch, return to the Sacred Valley by train and continue to Cusco. (B,L)TOUR HIGHLIGHTHISTORY & MYSTERY Staying overnight in Machu Picchu allows you to get up early and experience the ruins at their most pristine before the crowds arrive. Watch as the mist slowly burns off and the sun rays illuminate the ruins. While you are there, you may even want to try and get a selfie with one of the local llamas or alpacas!
Day 6
CUSCO Sun Worship & Spanish Conquests On your guided sightseeing tour of Cusco today, learn more about the Inca and Spanish influence. Begin at the heart of Cusco in the Plaza de Armas (main square), with a visit to the imposing Cathedral, where construction began in 1550 and was finally completed 100 years later. Join a traditional [LF] Pasacalle through the streets of Cusco before continuing to Koricancha and the Santo Domingo Monastery and see how the two sites have become one. The Temple of the Sun at Koricancha was once the most important Inca site, dedicated to the worship of the Sun. The walls, altars, and decorations were all said to be covered in gold—until the Spaniards looted the temple and then built the contrasting Baroque Santo Domingo Monastery on top of the temple’s foundations. Also visit the Temple of Sacsayhuaman, perched on a hillside overlooking Cusco. It remains unfathomable how and when this fortress of gigantic stones—with some blocks weighing more than 350 tons—was built. This evening, your Tour Director hosts a festive farewell dinner at a local restaurant. (B,D)LOCAL FAVORITE CULTURE & TRADITION A special treat is in store for you when you are greeted by a group of Andean musicians dressed in vibrant Inca textiles. They will escort you on a Pasacalle (Andean Parade) through Cusco while playing traditional music and performing ancient dances—an experience you won’t soon forget!
Day 7
CUSCO–LIMA Capital IdeasA short flight returns you to Lima, where the remainder of your day is free to explore. (B)FREE TIME TIPSEXPLORE MORE Enjoy a day in Lima to explore as you please. From bustling markets to museums and magnificent architecture, there is always a new surprise to delight your day with tempting tastes and inspiring sights. Your Tour Director has suggestions to make the most of your day, and your GlobusGO mobile app puts the possibilities right at your fingertips.
Day 8
LIMA Safe travels until we meet again!Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)
Departures
| # | Air Start Date | Land Start Date | Land End Date | Land Only Price | Discount | Final | Departure Code | Status |
| 1 | 2023-04-15 | 2023-04-16 | 2023-04-23 | $2479 | $0 | $2792 | SO30416 | Not Available |
| 2 | 2023-05-13 | 2023-05-14 | 2023-05-21 | $2479 | $0 | $2792 | SO30514 | Please Call |
| 3 | 2023-05-27 | 2023-05-28 | 2023-06-04 | $2479 | $0 | $2792 | SO30528 | Please Call |
| 4 | 2023-06-10 | 2023-06-11 | 2023-06-18 | $2479 | $0 | $2792 | SO30611 | Not Available |
| 5 | 2023-06-24 | 2023-06-25 | 2023-07-02 | $2479 | $0 | $2792 | SO30625 | Available |
| 6 | 2023-07-08 | 2023-07-09 | 2023-07-16 | $2479 | $0 | $2792 | SO30709 | Available |
| 7 | 2023-07-22 | 2023-07-23 | 2023-07-30 | $2479 | $0 | $2792 | SO30723 | Not Available |
| 8 | 2023-07-22 | 2023-07-23 | 2023-07-30 | $2589 | $0 | $2902 | SO30723K | Not Available |
| 9 | 2023-08-05 | 2023-08-06 | 2023-08-13 | $2479 | $0 | $2792 | SO30806 | Available |
| 10 | 2023-08-19 | 2023-08-20 | 2023-08-27 | $2479 | $0 | $2792 | SO30820 | Available |
| 11 | 2023-09-02 | 2023-09-03 | 2023-09-10 | $2479 | $0 | $2792 | SO30903 | Available |
| 12 | 2023-09-16 | 2023-09-17 | 2023-09-24 | $2479 | $0 | $2792 | SO30917 | Available |
| 13 | 2023-09-30 | 2023-10-01 | 2023-10-08 | $2479 | $0 | $2792 | SO31001 | Available |
| 14 | 2023-10-14 | 2023-10-15 | 2023-10-22 | $2479 | $0 | $2792 | SO31015 | Available |
| 15 | 2023-10-14 | 2023-10-15 | 2023-10-22 | $2589 | $0 | $2902 | SO31015K | Not Available |
| 16 | 2023-10-28 | 2023-10-29 | 2023-11-05 | $2479 | $0 | $2792 | SO31029 | Available |
| 17 | 2023-11-11 | 2023-11-12 | 2023-11-19 | $2479 | $0 | $2792 | SO31112 | Available |
| 18 | 2023-11-25 | 2023-11-26 | 2023-12-03 | $2479 | $0 | $2792 | SO31126 | Available |
| 19 | 2023-11-25 | 2023-11-26 | 2023-12-03 | $2589 | $0 | $2902 | SO31126K | Not Available |
| 20 | 2024-01-20 | 2024-01-21 | 2024-01-28 | $2599 | $0 | $2929 | SO40121 | Not Available |
| 21 | 2024-02-03 | 2024-02-04 | 2024-02-11 | $2599 | $0 | $2929 | SO40204 | Available |
| 22 | 2024-02-17 | 2024-02-18 | 2024-02-25 | $2599 | $0 | $2929 | SO40218 | Available |
| 23 | 2024-03-02 | 2024-03-03 | 2024-03-10 | $2599 | $0 | $2929 | SO40303 | Available |
| 24 | 2024-03-16 | 2024-03-17 | 2024-03-24 | $2599 | $0 | $2929 | SO40317 | Available |
| 25 | 2024-04-13 | 2024-04-14 | 2024-04-21 | $2599 | $0 | $2929 | SO40414 | Available |
| 26 | 2024-04-27 | 2024-04-28 | 2024-05-05 | $2599 | $0 | $2929 | SO40428 | Not Available |
| 27 | 2024-05-11 | 2024-05-12 | 2024-05-19 | $2599 | $0 | $2929 | SO40512 | Available |
| 28 | 2024-05-25 | 2024-05-26 | 2024-06-02 | $2599 | $0 | $2929 | SO40526 | Available |
| 29 | 2024-06-08 | 2024-06-09 | 2024-06-16 | $2599 | $0 | $2929 | SO40609 | Available |
| 30 | 2024-06-22 | 2024-06-23 | 2024-06-30 | $2599 | $0 | $2929 | SO40623 | Available |
| 31 | 2024-07-06 | 2024-07-07 | 2024-07-14 | $2599 | $0 | $2929 | SO40707 | Available |
| 32 | 2024-07-20 | 2024-07-21 | 2024-07-28 | $2599 | $0 | $2929 | SO40721 | Available |
| 33 | 2024-08-03 | 2024-08-04 | 2024-08-11 | $2599 | $0 | $2929 | SO40804 | Available |
| 34 | 2024-08-17 | 2024-08-18 | 2024-08-25 | $2599 | $0 | $2929 | SO40818 | Available |
| 35 | 2024-08-31 | 2024-09-01 | 2024-09-08 | $2599 | $0 | $2929 | SO40901 | Available |
| 36 | 2024-09-14 | 2024-09-15 | 2024-09-22 | $2599 | $0 | $2929 | SO40915 | Available |
| 37 | 2024-09-28 | 2024-09-29 | 2024-10-06 | $2599 | $0 | $2929 | SO40929 | Available |
| 38 | 2024-10-12 | 2024-10-13 | 2024-10-20 | $2599 | $0 | $2929 | SO41013 | Available |
| 39 | 2024-10-26 | 2024-10-27 | 2024-11-03 | $2599 | $0 | $2929 | SO41027 | Available |
| 40 | 2024-11-09 | 2024-11-10 | 2024-11-17 | $2599 | $0 | $2929 | SO41110 | Available |
| 41 | 2024-11-23 | 2024-11-24 | 2024-12-01 | $2599 | $0 | $2929 | SO41124 | Not Available |
| 42 | 2024-12-07 | 2024-12-08 | 2024-12-15 | $2599 | $0 | $2929 | SO41208 | Available |
Hotels
| # | Name | Description | City | Address | Rating |
| 1 | Casa Andina Select Miraflores | This hotel welcomes you to Lima in comfort and style. It is located in the center of Lima's bustling district of Miraflores, within walking distance of shops, restaurants, bars, and other Lima attractions. The excellent Casa Andina Select Miraflores exudes sophistication and comfort, focusing on personalized service and great amenities. | Lima | Calle Schell 452 | Moderate First-Class |
| 2 | Sonesta Posadas del Inca - Sacred Valley - Yucay | Bursting with character, the Sonesta Posadas del Inca hotel is the leader in boutique hotels in the Sacred Valley. Featuring a rustic ambiance with modern comforts, dynamite local cuisine, and friendly service, it makes for a memorable stay in one of the most remarkable places in the world. The colonial-style former monastery is surrounded by views of the Andes and beautiful gardens - a leisurely and soothing escape. | Sacred Valley | Plaza Manco 11 De Yucay 123 | First-Class |
| 3 | El Mapi by Inkaterra | Smart and contemporary are the defining elements of this hotel, amidst the commercial village of Machu Picchu Pueblo. The hotel welcomes a wide range of guests expecting an uncomplicated visit. Hotel amenities include a restaurant, bar, hot-water pond, gift shop, Internet, and laundry service. | Machu Picchu | Av Pachacutec 109 | First-Class |
| 4 | Sonesta Hotel Cusco | The Sonesta Hotel Cusco features a modern contemporary décor and a fine dining restaurant serving classic Peruvian cuisine. It is within blocks of a handicraft market, Plaza de Armas, shops, and restaurants. | Cusco | Av. El Sol 954 | Superior First-Class |
