is end of october or november better time to visit machu picchu ? also do you have other tour that consist all of these country, peru, brazil, bolivia, argentina (patagonia). i also saw that few of your tour has internal fare. so for this one the total price $2359 + 460 = $2819, correct ? do you have inca trail hike options too on the peru destination. please advise

The best time to visit Machu Picchu will be between April and October, which is there dry season. The Intra-Vacation flights will be an additional cost for this tour. This tour in particular will be $2479 USD + $460 USD totaling $2939 USD. Single travelers will also have an additional $490 USD.

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Mysteries of the Inca Empire

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In-depth Cultural: Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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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
- Visit Plaza Mayor and Government Palace
- Visit Cathedral
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 and Inca cultures
- See llama, vicuña, alpaca, and guanaco up close
- Learn about ancient weaving techniques
- Visit Pisaq market and browse handicraft stalls
Landmarks
Sacred Valley
Pisaq
Day 4
Sacred Valley
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Ollantaytambo Inca ruins
- Explore temple and terraced ruins
- Visit local home in Incan town
- Visit Seminario ceramics workshop
- Visit local chichería and taste chicha drink
Landmarks
Ollantaytambo
Seminario Ceramics Workshop
Day 5
Sacred Valley to Machu Picchu
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Travel on Vistadome train through Urubamba Valley
- Visit Machu Picchu
- Guided tour of terraced Inca ruins
Landmarks
Machu Picchu
Aguas Calientes
Urubamba Valley
Day 6
Machu Picchu to Cusco
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Travel on Vistadome train to Cusco
Optional Activities
- Visit local market in Aguas Calientes
- Browse boutiques in Aguas Calientes
- Walk along nearby trails in Aguas Calientes
Landmarks
Aguas Calientes
Cusco
Day 7
Cusco
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at a local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing tour of Cusco
- Visit Santo Domingo Monastery
- Visit Cathedral in Plaza de Armas
- Visit Temple of Sacsayhuaman
- Participate in tree-planting project supporting local community
Landmarks
Santo Domingo Monastery
Plaza de Armas
Cathedral (Cusco)
Temple of 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
Route of the Sun
Sistine Chapel of America
Temple of Wiracocha
Lake Titicaca
Puno
Day 9
Lake Titicaca
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Dinner hosted by Tour Director)
Included Activities
- Motorboat tour of Lake Titicaca
- Visit Taquile Island
- Visit Uros floating islands
- Learn Uros island construction techniques
Landmarks
Lake Titicaca
Taquile Island
Uros Floating Islands
Day 10
Puno - Juliaca to Lima
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit local home in Juliaca
Landmarks
Juliaca
Day 11
Lima
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
San Francisco Monastery
Plaza Mayor
Government Palace
Lima Cathedral

Landmarks
Sacred Valley
Pisaq

Landmarks
Ollantaytambo
Seminario Ceramics Workshop

Landmarks
Machu Picchu
Aguas Calientes
Urubamba Valley

Landmarks
Aguas Calientes
Cusco

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

Landmarks
Route of the Sun
Sistine Chapel of America
Temple of Wiracocha
Lake Titicaca
Puno

Landmarks
Lake Titicaca
Taquile Island
Uros Floating Islands

Landmarks
Juliaca

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Vivienne
October 9th, 2023
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A very well organised tour with lots of local based knowledge.
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Simon
October 9th, 2023
5
very well organised. a varied programme. guides, hotels and travel arrangements all excellent.
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james
October 9th, 2023
5
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
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Tour went very smooth and Tour Guide was very knowledgeable and attentive.
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Charlotte
October 3rd, 2023
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Hotels are better than in the past, included meals are great, very organized, plenty to explore.
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October 3rd, 2023
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Judith
October 3rd, 2023
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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
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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
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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
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Excellent tour guides, hotels were amazing, tours over the top, new friends a plus!
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Asked on February 25th, 2025
is end of october or november better time to visit machu picchu ? also do you have other tour that consist all of these country, peru, brazil, bolivia, argentina (patagonia). i also saw that few of your tour has internal fare. so for this one the total price $2359 + 460 = $2819, correct ? do you have inca trail hike options too on the peru destination. please advise
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- CosmosOperator•Written February 2025
  The best time to visit Machu Picchu will be between April and October, which is there dry season. The Intra-Vacation flights will be an additional cost for this tour. This tour in particular will be $2479 USD + $460 USD totaling $2939 USD. Single travelers will also have an additional $490 USD.
- J
  James
  Traveler•Written February 2025
  do you have another tour around south america that you can share me ? so for Peru best if i go at least mid october, correct ? or end of october still ok ?
- CosmosOperator•Written February 2025
  We operate a handful of departures late in October, so it's definitely a viable date. As far as South America tours go, we have a large number of itineraries.

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- Hepatitis B - Recommended for Peru.Bolivia. Ideally 2 months before travel.
- Rabies - Recommended for Peru.Bolivia. Ideally 1 month before travel.
- Yellow fever - Recommended for Peru.Bolivia. Ideally 10 days before travel.
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Mysteries of the Inca Empire

Itinerary

Lima

Lima

Included Activities

Lima to Cusco - Sacred Valley

Included Activities

Sacred Valley

Included Activities

Sacred Valley to Machu Picchu

Included Activities

Machu Picchu to Cusco

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Cusco

Included Activities

Cusco to Puno

Included Activities

Lake Titicaca

Included Activities

Puno - Juliaca to Lima

Included Activities

Lima

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