Machu Picchu & Ancient Peru: Overland Adventure (Single Occupancy)
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Port
Salaverry (Trujillo), Peru
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Activity Level
Strenuous
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Excursion Type
All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At
$5399
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
4 Days/ 3 Nights
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Meals Included
Meals not included
Day 1: (L/D)
Begin your day exploring the cultural and archaeological treasures that make Peru’s northern coast unforgettable. Your first stop is Huanchaco Beach, where you’ll see the iconic totora-reed fishing boats, crafted and used by local fishermen just as they have been for thousands of years.
Continue to the vast ruins of Chan Chan, the largest adobe city in the ancient Americas. Walk through its intricate plazas and corridors as you learn about the remarkable Chimú civilization that once thrived here.
Next, head into Trujillo, founded in 1534, and discover a city rich in colonial charm. Stroll through the Plaza de Armas, admire colorful historic mansions, and view the elegant Libertador Hotel, one of the city’s architectural highlights.
At midday, enjoy a traditional lunch at a local hacienda, where you’ll be treated to a performance of the graceful Peruvian Paso Horse show, known for the horses’ smooth, dance-like gait. You’ll also witness the Marinera, Peru’s celebrated coastal folk dance.
In the afternoon, visit the impressive Moche pyramids, two monumental, terraced temples built by a pre-Columbian culture that flourished more than 1,200 years ago—one of the most striking archaeological sites on the coast.
After your tour, transfer to the airport for your flight to Lima. Upon arrival in Lima, walk to your hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.
Hotel: Wyndham Grand Costa del Sol Airport Hotel (or something similar)
Day 2: (B/L/D)
After breakfast, walk to the airport to check in for your morning flight to Cusco.
Upon arrival, transfer to a local restaurant for lunch before beginning your exploration of Cusco, the historic capital of the Inca Empire.
Your city tour starts at the magnificent Cusco Cathedral, a Baroque masterpiece built in the mid-1500s atop the foundations of an Inca palace. Many of its stones were taken from the nearby Sacsayhuamán fortress, giving the cathedral a striking blend of Inca and Colonial heritage.
Continue to Koricancha, once the most sacred temple in the Inca Empire. Here, you’ll admire the elegant Convent of Santo Domingo, built directly over the Temple of the Sun. The contrast between Inca stonework and Spanish architecture makes this one of Cusco’s most fascinating sites.
Next, visit the impressive Sacsayhuamán archaeological complex. This monumental Inca fortress overlooks the city and is renowned for its massive stone walls—some weighing over 100 tons—fitted together with extraordinary precision. Learn about its ceremonial importance and its role in Inca defense.
After your tour, travel through the beautiful Sacred Valley to your hotel. Enjoy dinner and an overnight stay at Tambo del Inka, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa.
Hotel: Tambo del Inka, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa
Day 3: (B/L/D)
Following breakfast, transfer to the train station and board your panoramic-window train to Machu Picchu. As you travel through the Sacred Valley, enjoy the dramatic scenery unfolding around you while lunch is served on board.
Upon arrival in Aguas Calientes, continue by bus to the legendary Machu Picchu, the famed “Lost City of the Incas.” Built in the 1400s as a royal estate for Emperor Pachacuti, the site was mysteriously abandoned less than a century later. Hidden high in the Andes and never discovered by the Spanish, it remained largely intact until Hiram Bingham brought it to international attention in 1911.
Your guided exploration reveals the most iconic areas of this extraordinary citadel, sweeping agricultural terraces, and the enigmatic carved stone set on a raised platform above the main plaza. While scholars believe it may have served astronomical purposes, its true function remains unknown—one of many mysteries that make Machu Picchu so captivating.
After your visit, board the train back to Ollantaytambo, where dinner will be served on board. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel for the night at Tambo del Inka.
Hotel: Tambo del Inka, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa
Day 4: (B)
After breakfast, transfer to the Cusco airport to check in for your flight to Lima. Upon arrival in Lima, continue by road to the port in Paracas, where you will embark on your ship for the next stage of your journey.
Important Participation Note: This program involves strenuous activity and requires a high level of mobility. Guests must be able to embark and disembark motor coaches, water taxis, and zodiacs with little to no assistance. Guests using mobility aids such as walkers or wheelchairs must ensure these devices are collapsible and can be stored under buses without staff assistance. If you are unable to manage your mobility device independently, you must travel with a companion who can assist you. Motorized scooters of any kind are not permitted on this tour. Participation in this program requires physical capability to navigate uneven terrain, ramps, and steps, so please carefully consider your mobility needs.
Cancellation Policy: This excursion is non-refundable within 90 days prior to arrival at Callao. If you cancel your overland booking 91 days or more before departure, a $60 fee will be charged to your account to cover the cost of the non-refundable entrance ticket to Machu Picchu (if it has already been purchased). Cancellations within 90 days of departure will be subject to full payment of the tour cost, including if you cancel your cruise voyage within 90 days prior to arrival at Callao.
Notes: You must book this overland PRIOR to sailing; the cut-off date is 90 days before the ship's call at Callao. Tour requires strenuous activity and a high level of mobility. Not advisable for guests using a wheelchair or for those with mobility limitations. Collapsible mobility devices such as walkers or wheelchairs can be stowed on the transportation but must be managed/stowed/carried independently by the user or a companion. Motorized wheelchairs and scooters cannot be accommodated on the transportation. Terrain includes even and uneven surfaces, cobblestones, inclines, mud, gravel, ramps, and many steps. Please realistically assess your physical fitness and ability prior to booking. Bring sturdy non-skid walking shoes. The tour is guided; an escort from the ship's staff may or may not also accompany the group. Tour operates subject to meeting a minimum number of participants. Accommodation is included (hotels are subject to change). Airport assistance and transfers (if any), transportation by air-conditioned coach, any flights and entrance fees indicated in the itinerary, an English-speaking guide (unless otherwise noted), water on the vehicle, and meals (as indicated) are also included. Gratuities and personal expenses are not included. Bring your passport with you on tour. To comply with airline ticketing requirements, please visit Login | Holland America Line to complete the immigration section for online check-in no fewer than 90 days prior to the cruise.
Machu Picchu tickets and information: You must submit your passport details via Manage My Cruise > Check In at https://www.hollandamerica.com at least 100 days before the voyage commences for tickets to Machu Picchu to be purchased on your behalf. Routes within the ruins are allocated based on the submission of passport details; participants cannot select a route, and tickets are non-transferable between individuals. Tour requires traveling from sea level to an elevation of 11,200 feet in Cusco, which may cause altitude sickness for some guests. Terrain at Machu Picchu includes even and uneven or rugged surfaces, cobblestones, inclines, gravel, grass, and many steps in rarefied air at 7,874 feet above sea level. Guests with a heart condition and/or known respiratory difficulties should consult their physician prior to booking. Temperatures will vary as elevations and time of day change. Bring shorts and long trousers; wear comfortable, casual clothing in breathable fabrics. Dress in layers with a sweater or lightweight jacket for cooler temperatures in upland regions. Bring a backpack to stow any layers you shed. Heavy, unpredictable, seasonal rainfall can change some operational aspects of this tour; Holland America Line will notify guests in advance of any significant changes, and participants will have the opportunity to cancel their reservation without penalty.
Important information regarding visa requirements: You must bring your passport with you on tour. It is solely each participant's responsibility to obtain any necessary visas, tourist cards and vaccinations, if required, to participate in Overland Adventures and/or Overnights and to keep apprised of any policy changes. Visas may be required for any/all countries your tour departs from and travels through and for the country where you will rejoin the ship. Passports must be valid for at least six months beyond the completion of the cruise. Your travel agent can assist you with your visa needs. If you require further assistance, Holland America Line's preferred visa service is CIBTvisas. US and Canadian citizens can reach them by phone or email: US citizens: 866 788 1100 or email customerservice@cibtvisa.com. Canadian citizens: 866 935 8472 or email customerservice@cibtvisas.ca . CIBTvisas phone numbers and email addresses for Dutch, German, Australian, United Kingdom, Belgian, Singapore, Spanish, Swiss and French citizens can be found in the Frequently Asked Questions section of Holland America Line's website, in the Cruise Preparation area. Applications and additional information can be downloaded from the CIBTvisas website at https://CIBTvisas.com/hollandamerica . You must advise CIBTvisas of your Overland Adventures or Overnights, as the visa requirements for these vacation enhancements may vary from those required for your cruise.
Respiratory devices: Stringent regulations apply to air transportation of breathing/respiratory devices. Guests intending to bring such a device must notify Holland America's head office or the Shore Excursions team on board at least 30 days before the start of the tour. FAA documentation and a physician's authorized letter detailing the device's specific use and technical information are required. Each airline will inspect the device before boarding to ensure compliance; it is your responsibility to ensure adequate screening time before boarding your flight.