Machu Picchu & the Sacred Valley Overland (Single Occupancy)
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Puerto
General San Martin (Pisco), Peru
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Nivel de actividad
Strenuous
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Tipo de excursión
All,68
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Accesible para personas en silla de ruedas
No
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A partir de
$5399
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Edad mínima
Information Not Currently Available
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Duración
72 Hours
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Comidas incluidas
Meals included
DAY 1: (L, D)
Disembark in Paracas and transfer by motorcoach to Lima Airport. Upon arrival, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before checking in for your included flight to Cusco.
Board your afternoon flight from Lima to Cusco. Upon arrival in the Andes, meet your local guide and transfer to the beautiful Sacred Valley of the Incas, known for its picturesque mountain scenery and traditional villages.
After checking in, relax and enjoy dinner at your hotel before settling in for the evening.
Hotel: Tambo del Inka, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa
DAY 2: (B, L, D)
After breakfast at the hotel, travel into the heart of the Sacred Valley to visit the "Village of Flowers," a traditional Quechua community nestled in the Andes.
Meet local farmers and weavers and gain insight into daily life in this rural mountain village. Visit family homes and kitchens to learn about traditional foods and cooking practices, then watch a demonstration of ancient weaving techniques that have been passed down through generations since Inca times. Discover how intricate textile designs tell stories and convey cultural traditions.
Accompanied by local villagers and the sounds of traditional flutes and drums, take a short walk through the community and surrounding countryside. Learn about the agricultural traditions that continue to sustain the region today as your hosts demonstrate how crops are cultivated on the mountainsides using age-old methods. You will also have the opportunity to participate in a traditional blessing ceremony honoring the land, animals, and harvest.
Following your village visit, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before returning to your hotel. The remainder of the afternoon is at leisure before dinner at your hotel.
Hotel: Tambo del Inka, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa
DAY 3: (B, L, D)
After breakfast at the hotel, transfer to the train station and board a scenic train journey through the Sacred Valley toward Machu Picchu. Large panoramic windows provide excellent views of the dramatic Andean landscapes, rivers, and mountain villages along the way. Lunch is served onboard as you travel.
Upon arrival in Aguas Calientes, continue by shuttle bus up the mountain to the legendary citadel of Machu Picchu, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. Accompanied by your guide, explore the remarkably preserved Inca city and learn about its history, architecture, and the mysteries that still surround its purpose. Highlights include the Temple of the Sun, ceremonial plazas, agricultural terraces, and breathtaking viewpoints overlooking the surrounding peaks and valleys.
Following your guided visit, return to Aguas Calientes and board the train back through the Sacred Valley to Ollantaytambo. Dinner is served onboard during the journey. Upon arrival, transfer to Cusco and check in to your hotel.
Hotel: Tambo del Inka, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa
DAY 4: (B)
After breakfast at the hotel, transfer to Cusco Airport for your return journey to the ship. Fly from Cusco to Trujillo via Lima, enjoying views of Peru's dramatic landscapes along the way. Lunch will be on your own.
Upon arrival in Trujillo, meet your local representative and travel by motorcoach to the Port of Salaverry, where you will rejoin the ship and conclude your overland adventure.
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 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 or carried onto water taxis 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 into Manta. Any cancellations made after this deadline will be subject to full payment of the tour cost, including if you cancel your cruise voyage within 90 days prior to arrival into Manta.
Machu Picchu Tickets: Access to Machu Picchu is limited and regulated. To guarantee your spot, tickets must be purchased at least 90 days in advance. You must upload your passport details in order for us to purchase Machu Picchu tickets for you. Once tickets are purchased, they cannot be exchanged. If your passport details are uploaded past the due date, you may have a different entrance time than the rest of the group.
Machu Picchu Information: This tour is strenuous and not recommended for guests who use a wheelchair or have mobility challenges. Visiting Machu Picchu involves traveling from sea level to high altitude—up to 11,200 feet (3,400 meters)—which may cause altitude sickness for some individuals. The site itself includes many stairs, uneven paths, and rugged terrain, all in thin mountain air. Routes are assigned based on availability. Wear comfortable, casual clothing in natural, breathable fabrics and good hiking shoes. Temperatures will change as elevations and time of day change. Bring shorts as well as long trousers. Dress in layers; bring a backpack to stow any layers you shed. Bring a sweater or lightweight jacket for cooler temperatures in upland regions. Heavy, unpredictable, seasonal rainfall can change some operational aspects of this tour; Holland America will notify guests in advance. If you have a heart condition or breathing difficulties, please consult your doctor before booking. Oxygen tanks are available upon request at the hotel. The tour operator may change hotels if needed, but any replacement will be of the same quality and category.
Notes: 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. You must book this overland PRIOR to sailing. 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. For compliance with airline ticketing requirements, please visit Login | Hollandamerica.com You must complete the immigration section for online check-in no fewer than 90 days prior to the start of your voyage. If this section is not completed at least 90 days prior to the start of your voyage, your Machu Picchu Tickets maybe be booked at a different time slot then the rest of the group and may incur additional fees.
Important Visa requirements: 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'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’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 Shore Excursions at least 30 days before the start of your voyage. FAA documentation and a physician’s authorized letter detailing the device’s particular use and technical information about the device 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.