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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Ancient Wonders: Walk among ruins, temples, and timeless landmarks
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Itinerary

Day 1
Lima
Lima
Day 2
Lima
Lima
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at a local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Visit the baroque 11th-century San Francisco Monastery
- See the Government Palace at Plaza Mayor
- Visit the Cathedral where Pizarro's remains are buried
Landmarks
San Francisco Monastery
Plaza Mayor
Government Palace
Lima Cathedral
Day 3
Lima to Cusco - Sacred Valley
Lima to Cusco - Sacred Valley
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Fly to Cusco
- Learn about camelids and their importance to Inca cultures
- See camelids up close
- Visit Pisaq village and famous market
- Browse colorful stalls selling handicrafts, alpaca sweaters, blankets, painted vases, and sterling silver
Landmarks
Pisaq
Sacred Valley
Day 4
Sacred Valley
Sacred Valley
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Ollantaytambo village
- Explore the Inca ruins of Ollantaytambo
- Visit a local home in the traditional Incan town
- Visit the Seminario ceramics workshop
- Taste chicha at a local chichería
Landmarks
Ollantaytambo
Seminario Ceramics Workshop
Day 5
Sacred Valley to Machu Picchu
Sacred Valley to Machu Picchu
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Board the Vistadome train through Urubamba Valley
- Ascend to Machu Picchu
- Guided tour of Machu Picchu terraced ruins
Landmarks
Machu Picchu
Urubamba Valley
Aguas Calientes
Day 6
Machu Picchu to Cusco
Machu Picchu to Cusco
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Board the Vistadome train to Cusco
Optional Activities
- Visit the local market in Aguas Calientes
- Browse quaint boutiques in Aguas Calientes
- Take a walk along nearby trails
Landmarks
Aguas Calientes
Day 7
Cusco
Cusco
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at a local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing tour of Cusco
- Visit the Santo Domingo Monastery
- See the Cathedral in Plaza de Armas
- Visit the Temple of Sacsayhuaman
- Participate in a tree-planting project supporting the local community
Landmarks
Santo Domingo Monastery
Cathedral in Plaza de Armas
Plaza de Armas
Temple of Sacsayhuaman
Day 8
Cusco to Puno
Cusco to Puno
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Drive along the Route of the Sun
- Visit the Sistine Chapel of America
- Visit the Temple of Wiracocha
Landmarks
Sistine Chapel of America
Temple of Wiracocha
Lake Titicaca
Day 9
Puno - Lake Titicaca
Puno - Lake Titicaca
Meals
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Included Activities
- Motorboat tour of Lake Titicaca
- Visit Taquile Island
- Visit the Uros floating islands
- Learn how Uros people construct islands, homes, and boats from tortora reed
Landmarks
Lake Titicaca
Taquile Island
Uros Floating Islands
Day 10
Puno - Juliaca to Lima
Puno - Juliaca to Lima
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit a local home in Juliaca
Landmarks
Juliaca
Day 11
Lima
Lima
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
San Francisco Monastery
Plaza Mayor
Government Palace
Lima Cathedral

Landmarks
Pisaq
Sacred Valley

Landmarks
Ollantaytambo
Seminario Ceramics Workshop

Landmarks
Machu Picchu
Urubamba Valley
Aguas Calientes

Landmarks
Aguas Calientes

Landmarks
Santo Domingo Monastery
Cathedral in Plaza de Armas
Plaza de Armas
Temple of Sacsayhuaman

Landmarks
Sistine Chapel of America
Temple of Wiracocha
Lake Titicaca

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Lake Titicaca
Taquile Island
Uros Floating Islands

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Juliaca

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Vivienne5.0•October 2023
A very well organised tour with lots of local based knowledge.
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Simon5.0•October 2023
very well organised. a varied programme. guides, hotels and travel arrangements all excellent.
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james5.0•October 2023
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Donald5.0•October 2023
Tour went very smooth and Tour Guide was very knowledgeable and attentive.
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Charlotte5.0•October 2023
Hotels are better than in the past, included meals are great, very organized, plenty to explore.
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I have taken several Cosmos Tours and all have been great! Your Tour Guides are top notch!
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Judith5.0•October 2023
Very well organised with excellent tour guides. We learnt a great deal about past and present culture
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Paul5.0•September 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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Amanda5.0•September 2023
Excellent service throughout the whole trip with special thanks to the Tour Director Maritsa who was fantastic
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Erica5.0•September 2023
Excellent tour guides, hotels were amazing, tours over the top, new friends a plus!
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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.
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  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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