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The Heart of the Empire

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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Other languages on request: Spanish
Group Size 2 - 16
Ages 10+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Arrival in Cusco to Sacred Valley

    Start point
    Aeropuerto Internacional Alejandro Velasco Astete (CUZ), Av. Velasco Astete S/N, Wanchaq, Cusco, Peru (Pick up at Cusco Airport, 10:30)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (AVA Spots), Hotel (Inkaterra Hacienda Urubamba), Hotel (Sonesta Posadas del Inca Yucay)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Inkariy Museum to learn about pre-Columbian history and Peru's ancient cultures
    Landmarks
    Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport
    Inkariy Museum
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  2. Day 2

    Sacred Valley: Chinchero, Yucay Museum & Ollantaytambo

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel), Lunch (Local cuisine in a cosy restaurant in Ollantaytambo)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (AVA Spots), Hotel (Inkaterra Hacienda Urubamba), Hotel (Sonesta Posadas del Inca Yucay)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Chinchero town with traditional clothing, customs and local handicrafts
    • View archaeological remains and 17th-century church in Chinchero
    • Visit Yucay Museum of Living Culture to watch textiles, pottery and silverware being crafted
    • Feed llamas, sheep and alpacas at Yucay Museum
    • Explore Ollantaytambo town streets
    • Climb Ollantaytambo fortress
    Landmarks
    Chinchero
    Yucay Museum of Living Culture
    Ollantaytambo
    Ollantaytambo Fortress
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  3. Day 3

    Sacred Valley to Machu Picchu & Aguas Calientes

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel), Lunch (Lunch in Aguas Calientes)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (El Mapi by Inkaterra), Hotel (Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo), Hotel (Hatun Inti Classic Standard)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Machu Picchu with introduction to its origins and iconic monuments
    Landmarks
    Machu Picchu
    Aguas Calientes
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  4. Day 4

    Aguas Calientes to Cusco

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Tierra Viva), Hotel (Hilton Garden Inn), Hotel (Aranwa Cusco Boutique)

    Optional Activities

    • Return to Machu Picchu for further exploration (additional ticket required)
    Landmarks
    Aguas Calientes
  5. Day 5

    Cusco City Tour

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Tierra Viva), Hotel (Hilton Garden Inn), Hotel (Aranwa Cusco Boutique)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Santo Domingo Convent (built on Coricancha site)
    • Visit Cathedral in Plaza de Armas
    • Visit Sacsayhuamán fortress with panoramic views of Cusco
    • Visit Qenqo archaeological site
    • Visit Puka Pukara (Puca Pucara) ancient military site

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Cusco's cobblestone streets and shop for local handicrafts
    Landmarks
    Santo Domingo Convent
    Coricancha
    Cathedral in Plaza de Armas
    Sacsayhuamán
    Qenqo
    Puka Pukara
  6. Day 6

    Departure from Cusco

    End point
    Aeropuerto Internacional Alejandro Velasco Astete (CUZ), Av. Velasco Astete S/N, Wanchaq, Cusco, Peru (Drop off at Cusco Airport)
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
    Landmarks
    Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport
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4.1
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    4.8
  • Transport
    4.8
  • Guide
    4.3
  • Accommodation
    4.8
  • Food
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  • The Heart of the Empire reviewer 1
    August 3rd, 2025
    1.0
    Their Response tells you everything about this company. They tell you one thing and do another. Totally...
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    Traveled in July 2025
    Reply from: LimaTours
    Dear Michael, thank you for sharing your feedback. We regret the confusion and frustration caused by the situation. As mentioned, given that the flight cancellation occurred on the same day the program was scheduled to begin, all services had already been reconfirmed and fell under the no-show policy, making them non-refundable according to the terms and conditions. We acknowledge there was an error in the information initially provided, and we sincerely apologize for the misunderstanding. While the policy could not be applied differently, we take your comments seriously and will continue working to improve our communication so situations like this are handled with greater clarity.
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  • M
    October 23rd, 2024
    4.0
    A well executed tour. I travelled solo. I had someone greet me at the airport on arrival and departure. The hotels...
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    Traveled in October 2024
    Reply from: LimaTours
    Hello Mary, Thank you for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed the Heart of the Empire tour, felt safe traveling solo, and made new friends along the way. It was a pleasure to have you with us, and we look forward to your next adventure with LimaTours!
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  • V
    May 14th, 2024
    4.0
    Peru is an absolutely beautify country and a definitely must see! All the guides were very friendly and informative....
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    Traveled in May 2024
    Reply from: LimaTours
    Dear Vimla, we are happy to know that you were able to enjoy the peace and tranquility of Cusco and the Sacred Valley, as well as its tourist attractions. Regarding the access circuits to Machu Picchu, we reserve those enabled by the Ministry of Culture who manages access. We, as a local Tour Operator, are subject to the availability provided to us by this entity. However, our goal for all our passengers is to make this experience unique and for them to get to know one of the 7 Wonders of the modern World. We hope to have you in Peru soon and that you can learn more about our country.
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  • A
    July 12th, 2023
    5.0
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    Punctuality in everything: good guides, good service,
    Traveled in May 2023
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  • A
    July 12th, 2023
    5.0
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    Our guide Elias is extraordinary... excellent... friendly, helpful... patient and knowledgeable about his craft......
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    Traveled in May 2022
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  • M
    March 7th, 2020
    4.0
    Tour was well done. We were well taken care of.
    Traveled in March 2020
    Reply from: LimaTours
    Dear Murray, thank you for your comment. We are glad that you had a good time during your visit and learned more about the local culture.
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  • J
    December 2nd, 2019
    5.0
    This was an absolutely amazing tour! Everything was beautiful, the guides so nice and helpful and VERY well organized!
    Traveled in November 2019
    Reply from: LimaTours
    Dear Jessica, we are glad to hear the you had a great time during the tour! It was our pleasure to share the culture and traditions of the Incas with you. We hope to see you soon again!
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    August 26th, 2019
    5.0
    Congratulations to Edgar Rivas our guide to Cusco
    Traveled in November 2018

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    Naomi

    Asked on January 27th, 2026

    Can you make an itinerary for me and give me your pricing?

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      Naomi

      TravelerWritten January 2026

      I need a single person room.

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      Naomi

      TravelerWritten January 2026

      For all tours I will need a pick up and drop off at my hotel in Cusco, about 1 mile from downtown.

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      Naomi

      TravelerWritten January 2026

      Can you arrange for me a day tour of Lima with pick up and drop off at the airport?

    • LimaToursOperatorWritten January 2026

      In order to send you the best offer, can you please let us know which hotel category you would like for your booking?

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    Anita

    Asked on January 12th, 2026

    On the first day of the tour, can you pick me up from a Cusco hotel?

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      Anita

      TravelerWritten January 2026

      If I book the tour this week, can you get me a ticket for Circuit 2 of Macho Picchu?

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      Anita

      TravelerWritten January 2026

      For the next day of the Macho Picchu visit, can you buy one 3A Circuit ticket, plus round bus tickets, for me? And how much will it be?

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      Anita

      TravelerWritten January 2026

      Can I start this tour around April 12th?

    • LimaToursOperatorWritten January 2026

      Of course, we can start this program by pick you up from your hotel in Cusco. Please bear in mind that you Will need to provide us with the hotel information.

    • LimaToursOperatorWritten January 2026

      Just as an information, we worked with circuit 2 and 3B, both have an excellent view from the Citadel. But we can confirm you the circuit 2.

    • LimaToursOperatorWritten January 2026

      Yes, it has an additional cost of: USD 120.00 (included ticket for Huayna Picchu and Roundtrip Bus To/from the citadel)

    • LimaToursOperatorWritten January 2026

      Of course, you can start this program on April 12.

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      Anita

      TravelerWritten January 2026

      The tour page does not have an entry for booking the second day's Machu Picchu ticket and bus tickets. Is it possible to make a webpage with those entries, please?

    • LimaToursOperatorWritten January 2026

      That option will appear once you have finalized the purchase of the program.

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    Colin

    Asked on October 26th, 2025

    What are the 2026 January departure dates of the 6-day Machu Picchu & Cusco tour?

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    • LimaToursOperatorWritten October 2025

      We have noticed that this program for 2026 it is not available for booking.

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    Brittany

    Asked on March 4th, 2025

    We would like to book a tour from Sacred Valley to Machu Picchu. I note we can only take hand luggage on the train. How do we get our other bags from Sacred Valley to Machu Picchu hotel?

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      Brittany

      TravelerWritten March 2025

      For the Heart of the Empire trip, I understand we can't take luggage on the Train. Can we leave all luggage at the hotel and collect on our return?

    • LimaToursOperatorWritten March 2025

      Regarding your question, actually you will have to leave part of the luggage you won't need to take with you, to the hotel in Machu Picchu. This luggage will remain at the storage of the previous hotel and then transfer to the hotel in Cusco at your come back.

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    Jackie

    Asked on December 28th, 2024

    I was wondering if this was a flexible tour as I'd be interested in adding on a visit to Pisac market, terraces of Moray, and the Moras salt mines. If it is flexible, can you tell me how many nights would need to be added and what the cost of this would be based on one traveller?

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    • LimaToursOperatorWritten December 2024

      Yes you can add the private full-day tour to Maras Salt Mines, Moray terraces and Pisac Market. You have to add one extra night. This tour includes the transfers, English speaking guide, entrance to Maras and the Full Cusco Touristic Ticket (BTC). What is not included is the lunch. The price of the tour is 430 USD.

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    Emma

    Asked on August 17th, 2024

    How to guarantee a window seat on the train? Also, what is the circuit that we will do in Machu Picchu?

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    • LimaToursOperatorWritten August 2024

      Regarding your query, the entrance ticket to Machu Picchu can be purchased for circuit 2 or 3 according to availability. We cannot choose which seats you will be seated in but we can arrange for passengers to be together.

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      Emma

      TravelerWritten August 2024

      If I book this tour and give you my passport number, can you book the Circuit 2 please?

    • LimaToursOperatorWritten August 2024

      If the tour starts on October 12th, the visit of Machu Picchu have to be at October 14th, where there are only 14 spaces left for the Circuit 2. If you could start your trip at October 16th, we could find more spaces available for October 18th (30 permits).

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