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Post-Trip, 8 Days

Discover the ancient civilization of the Inca on an eight-day post-trip extension to Peru. Spend two nights in Lima, two nights in the Urubamba River Valley—the Sacred Valley of the Inca—one night in Machu Picchu, and two nights in the Inca Empire's capital, Cusco.

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Itinerary - 8 Days

Day 1 — Galápagos/Guayaquil/Lima, Peru

Note: This is Day 9 of the Galápagos Islands expedition. Depart Galápagos this morning and fly to Lima, Peru (via Guayaquil).
Ramada Costa Del Sol Airport Hotel (B)

Day 2 — Lima/Cusco/Sacred Valley of the Inca

This morning, fly from Lima to Cusco and drive to Awanacancha, a farm where South American camelidae are bred. Enjoy the scenery as we make our way to Pisac, the gateway to the Sacred Valley of the Inca. Pisac has an "old town" and a "new town" from the Colonial era. Visit the local food market and the ruins of an Inca fortress.
Sol y Luna (B,L,D)

Day 3 — Sacred Valley of the Inca

This morning, visit the massive Inca stone fortress of Ollantaytambo, thought to be the only remaining example of pre-Columbian urban planning. After lunch at our hotel, the afternoon is free to explore on your own. Dinner tonight is a special, outdoor event at our hotel complete with a campfire, barbecue, and vibrant dances, based on Peruvian folklore and performed on stilts. For those interested, there will also be a cooking demonstration, showing you how to prepare specialties like ceviche.
(B,L,D)

Day 4 — Sacred Valley/Machu Picchu

After breakfast, we take a short ride to the train station for the hour and a half ride to Machu Picchu (Old Mountain). At the citadel, "The Lost City of the Inca," enjoy a guided walk through the site. By staying the night near Machu Picchu, experience the site between the hours of 4:30 p.m. and 10:00 a.m., when most visitors are gone.
Sanctuary Lodge (B,L,D)

Day 5 — Machu Picchu

Enjoy a sunrise walk and hike to the Sun Gate, the ancient final check point to Machu Picchu, an almost mystical experience for many. The morning is free to explore Machu Picchu and ponder the many mysteries of the Incas. After a train and bus ride, we arrive in Cusco.
Hotel Monasterio (B,L,D)

Day 6 — Cusco

This morning explore Cusco, the Inca Empire's capital. We'll also visit the vast Sacsayhuaman Fortress. After lunch at the MAP café in the Pre-Columbian Art Museum, the rest of the day is free to stroll around the Plaza de Armas. Relax; browse the local shops; or visit Coricancha, where a magnificent 17th-century cathedral and convent was built on the ruined foundations of the important Incan temple.
(B,L)

Day 7 — Cusco/Lima

This morning return to Lima and explore Colonial Lima. Visit the Larco Herrera Museum and its private collection of pre-Columbian art. Stroll the Plaza Mayor. Lunch will follow the traditional Latin American style and be rather late; later, enjoy a light dinner on your own.
(B,L)

Day 8 — Lima/U.S.

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight to the United States.
(B)