I have a concern about the connection to Machu Picchu. It says you have to climb up the mountainside to get to Machu Picchu. I'm looking for the tour that provides the bus from the train to the entrance. This is for 70 yo plus travelers. Although generally healthy that can't hike up a mountainside as the descriptions says.

This tour does include a public bus transfer from the train station to Machu Picchu.

Can this be a privately guided tour for 4 people?

Unfortunately this tour can not be done privately for just a group of 4 people. Normally for Cosmos you will need to have at least 12 people in order for this tour to be considered to be done on a private basis. Would you be interested in joining this tour on a group basis and travelling with other like minded travellers?

Would like to know if there is a transfer from/to the airport at the beginning and end of the tour? If so, is it included in the your price? If not, how much is it? Also, how much would it cost to add an extra night at the hotel in Lima at the beginning of the tour?

Arrival in Lima transfer is CAD 62 per person, departure from Quito is $43 CAD per person. A pre night in Lima would be $79 CAD per person, if we are able to confirm.

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Mysteries of the Inca Empire with Galapagos Cruise

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Gold Operator: Cosmos
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Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 42 - 50
All Ages Welcome

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Itinerary

Day 1
Lima
Day 2
Lima
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at a local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Visit San Francisco Monastery
- See Government Palace at Plaza Mayor
- Visit Cathedral where Pizarro's remains are buried
Landmarks
San Francisco Monastery
Plaza Mayor
Government Palace
Lima Cathedral
Day 3
Lima to Cusco - Sacred Valley
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Learn about camelids in Inca culture and see llamas, vicuñas, alpacas, and guanacos
- Visit Pisaq market and browse handicrafts
Landmarks
Pisaq Market
Sacred Valley
Day 4
Sacred Valley
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Ollantaytambo Inca ruins
- Visit local home in traditional Incan town
- Tour Seminario ceramics workshop
- Taste chicha at a local chichería
Landmarks
Ollantaytambo
Day 5
Sacred Valley to Machu Picchu
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Ride Vistadome train through Urubamba Valley
- Visit Machu Picchu with guided tour
Landmarks
Machu Picchu
Aguas Calientes
Urubamba Valley
Day 6
Machu Picchu to Cusco
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Ride Vistadome train to Cusco
Optional Activities
- Visit local market in Aguas Calientes
- Browse boutiques in Aguas Calientes
- Walk along nearby trails from Aguas Calientes
Landmarks
Aguas Calientes
Day 7
Cusco
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at a local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing tour of Cusco
- Visit Santo Domingo Monastery
- See Cathedral in Plaza de Armas
- Visit Temple of Sacsayhuaman
- Participate in tree-planting project
Landmarks
Santo Domingo Monastery
Plaza de Armas
Cathedral (Cusco)
Sacsayhuaman
Day 8
Cusco to Puno
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Drive Route of the Sun
- Visit Sistine Chapel of America
- Visit Temple of Wiracocha
Landmarks
Lake Titicaca
Temple of Wiracocha
Day 9
Puno - Lake Titicaca
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Dinner hosted by Tour Director)
Included Activities
- Motorboat tour of Lake Titicaca
- Visit Taquile Island and see traditional weaving
- Visit Uros floating islands
Landmarks
Lake Titicaca
Taquile Island
Uros Floating Islands
Day 10
Puno to Lima via Juliaca
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit local home in Juliaca
Landmarks
Juliaca
Day 11
Lima to Quito
Meals
Breakfast
Day 12
Quito to Baltra - Galápagos Cruising
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Santa Cruz highlands
- See giant tortoises in natural reserve
- Learn about tortoise conservation efforts
Landmarks
Santa Cruz Island
Baltra
Day 13
Galápagos - Genovesa Island
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit fur seal grotto
- Climb Prince Philip's Steps
- See nesting colonies of Nazca and red-footed boobies
- Visit Darwin Bay and observe bird species
Landmarks
Genovesa Island
Prince Philip's Steps
Darwin Bay
Day 14
Galápagos - South Plaza & Santa Fé Islands
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walk through cactus forest on South Plaza Island
- Observe land and marine iguanas
- Visit South Plaza Island summit
- Visit Santa Fé Island and sea lion colony
- Walk through cactus forest on Santa Fé Island
- Observe endemic Santa Fé land iguana
Landmarks
South Plaza Island
Santa Fé Island
Day 15
Galápagos - Bachas Beach to Baltra - Quito
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Bachas Beach
- Swim at Bachas Beach
- Walk along shore at Bachas Beach
- Visit lagoon with wading birds and marine iguanas
Landmarks
Bachas Beach
Baltra
Day 16
Quito
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided city tour of Quito
- Visit Independence Square
- See Cathedral
- Visit San Francisco Plaza Church
- Visit Basilica
Landmarks
Independence Square
Cathedral (Quito)
San Francisco Plaza Church
Basilica
Day 17
Quito
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
San Francisco Monastery
Plaza Mayor
Government Palace
Lima Cathedral

Landmarks
Pisaq Market
Sacred Valley

Landmarks
Ollantaytambo

Landmarks
Machu Picchu
Aguas Calientes
Urubamba Valley

Landmarks
Aguas Calientes

Landmarks
Santo Domingo Monastery
Plaza de Armas
Cathedral (Cusco)
Sacsayhuaman

Landmarks
Lake Titicaca
Temple of Wiracocha

Landmarks
Lake Titicaca
Taquile Island
Uros Floating Islands

Landmarks
Juliaca

Landmarks
Santa Cruz Island
Baltra

Landmarks
Genovesa Island
Prince Philip's Steps
Darwin Bay

Landmarks
South Plaza Island
Santa Fé Island

Landmarks
Bachas Beach
Baltra

Landmarks
Independence Square
Cathedral (Quito)
San Francisco Plaza Church
Basilica

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5.0

Overall rating based on 29 Reviews

Tour Operator
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Vivienne
October 9th, 2023
A very well organised tour with lots of local based knowledge.
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Simon
October 9th, 2023
very well organised. a varied programme. guides, hotels and travel arrangements all excellent.
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james
October 9th, 2023
staff/bus drivers, guides, extra excursions guides all A-1 as to presentation,focus and clientile. Fluent on history,...
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Donald
October 3rd, 2023
Tour went very smooth and Tour Guide was very knowledgeable and attentive.
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Charlotte
October 3rd, 2023
Hotels are better than in the past, included meals are great, very organized, plenty to explore.
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Donald
October 3rd, 2023
I have taken several Cosmos Tours and all have been great! Your Tour Guides are top notch!
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Judith
October 3rd, 2023
Very well organised with excellent tour guides. We learnt a great deal about past and present culture
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Paul
September 23rd, 2023
Everything from start to finish has been top class. A special mention for our tour director, Maritza, who has been...
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Amanda
September 23rd, 2023
Excellent service throughout the whole trip with special thanks to the Tour Director Maritsa who was fantastic
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Erica
September 23rd, 2023
Excellent tour guides, hotels were amazing, tours over the top, new friends a plus!
Traveled in September 2023
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Carla
Asked on February 17th, 2026
I have a concern about the connection to Machu Picchu. It says you have to climb up the mountainside to get to Machu Picchu. I'm looking for the tour that provides the bus from the train to the entrance. This is for 70 yo plus travelers. Although generally healthy that can't hike up a mountainside as the descriptions says.
Age Range
Tour Details
- CosmosOperator•Written February 2026
  This tour does include a public bus transfer from the train station to Machu Picchu.
- C
  Carla
  Traveler•Written February 2026
  So no hiking and this will be appropriate for people in their mid to late 70s?
- CosmosOperator•Written February 2026
  It is based on your personal preference as we do ask for the guest to be able to keep up with the tour group. Please be advised maximum enjoyment of this vacation 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 14,325 ft. In the Galápagos, there will be "wet landings" meaning guests will need to be able to jump in the water, out of the boats/zodiacs and walk a couple of meters to the beaches. Terrain is rocky and uneven.
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  Carla
  Traveler•Written February 2026
  Is there another tour that is more appropriate for 70 plus. They are healthy and go on similar tours but might have difficulty keeping up with younger people with the altitude and steep climbs. The want to see Peru and Ecuador and would like to see Machu Picchu. Galapagos or Amazon is not needed but would be nice.
- CosmosOperator•Written February 2026
  If the guest is in pretty good health, they should be ok to participate in the activities planed for this tour. If there is any time while on the tour that the may need to take a break, they can simply speak with the guide and they will either slow the pace down or allow them to sit out. Our directors are really good with having everyone move together and at the same pace. If they would like to change to something less strenuous, they can take a look at the other tours we offer on the website. The majority of our South America tours will require a good deal of walking.
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Daniel
Asked on January 29th, 2023
Can this be a privately guided tour for 4 people?
Group size
Tour Details
- CosmosOperator•Written January 2023
  Unfortunately this tour can not be done privately for just a group of 4 people. Normally for Cosmos you will need to have at least 12 people in order for this tour to be considered to be done on a private basis. Would you be interested in joining this tour on a group basis and travelling with other like minded travellers?
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Luis
Asked on May 1st, 2022
Would like to know if there is a transfer from/to the airport at the beginning and end of the tour? If so, is it included in the your price? If not, how much is it? Also, how much would it cost to add an extra night at the hotel in Lima at the beginning of the tour?
Accommodation
Flights / Transfers
- CosmosOperator•Written May 2022
  Arrival in Lima transfer is CAD 62 per person, departure from Quito is $43 CAD per person. A pre night in Lima would be $79 CAD per person, if we are able to confirm.

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