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Independent Peru Highlights

Independent Peru Highlights

8 day tour from Lima roundtrip
Tour Operator
Globus
Departures
Nov 22, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027
Prices From
$2,539
Dates & Prices
If your independent spirit is filling your dreams with new heights in adventure, just point your compass south to soar higher in the Andes and the heart of Peru. This Globus Independent tour in South America takes you to the legendary sites in Lima, Cusco, and magnificent Machu Picchu – the “Lost City of the Incas.” Board a train to ascend to this treasured site, with the opportunity to watch the sunrise over Machu Picchu. Explore a wealth of ancient ruins throughout the Sacred Valley and Cusco that defy explanation and encounter the captivating cultures that live on in the Sacred Valley. Timeless temples, textiles, and tantalizing dishes are all on the menu on this free-spirited sojourn in Peru. Treat yourself to a tour that is exclusively yours with free time, me time, and optional adventures that speak to your independent spirit!

Tour Itinerary

Day 1
ARRIVE LIMA, PERU
Welcome to Lima, where your hotel is available for mid-afternoon check-in.
Day 2
LIMA
• Your included city tour focuses on Lima’s rich colonial history as well as the modern city. Lima was the bastion of Spanish South America from its founding in 1535 until the independence of the South American republics in the early 19th century. See the cathedral, where the remains of Francisco Pizarro are sealed in a wooden coffin, and the Santo Domingo Convent to see the relics of three famous Peruvian saints—Santa Rosa de Lima, San Martin de Porres, and San Juan Macias. (B) INSIDER PICKS This evening, you may choose to head over to a nearby park to witness the largest electronic water fountain complex in the world, certified by the Guinness Book of Records. You will enjoy a wonderful show of water, lights, music, and images.
Day 3
LIMA–CUSCO
• Transfer to the airport and fly to Cusco, high in the Andes, where you will be met by your Local Guide. • Your guided tour visits the cathedral in Plaza de Armas and Santo Domingo Monastery, one of the most important temples devoted to worship of the sun. It is said it was covered in gold leaf and filled with golden representations of nature. • Take a short drive outside the city to the ruins of Sacsayhuaman, a fortress of gigantic stones—with some blocks weighing more than 350 tons. Followed by the amphitheater of Kenko, and the red fortress of Puca Pucara. (B)
Day 4
CUSCO–SACRED VALLEY
• Today, a short drive into the Urubamba Valley, the Sacred Valley of the Incas, where you will learn about the importance of the alpaca for Inca cultures, as well as the ancient weaving techniques still in use today. • Continue to the market town of Pisaq, where you can buy handmade rugs, alpaca sweaters, and jewelry at bargain prices. • At the other end of the valley, visit Ollantaytambo to see some of the finest examples of Inca masonry. (B,L)
Day 5
SACRED VALLEY–MACHU PICCHU
• Embark on a train trip bound for Machu Picchu and cut a path through the Sacred Valley to this “Lost City of the Incas,” discovered by American explorer Hiram Bingham in 1911. • On a guided tour of Machu Picchu, explore this intact fortress with its temple remains, holy houses, and mile-long aqueduct. For hikers, a brisk one-hour walk leads to the Sun Gate, the ancient entrance used by the Incas. (B,L,D)
Day 6
MACHU PICCHU–SACRED VALLEY–CUSCO
• A morning at leisure allows you to wake up early to see the sunrise over Machu Picchu with your second included entrance to the ruins. • Return to Cusco by train where the remainder of the day is at leisure. (B)
Day 7
CUSCO–LIMA
• Transfer to the airport and fly to Lima today. (B)
Day 8
LIMA
Your vacation ends after breakfast this morning. (B)

What's Included

Meals
Buffet breakfast daily; 2 lunches; 1 three-course dinner

Hotels

Lima | Hotel Pullman Miraflores
Superior First-Class
Lima, Peru
C. Juan Fanning 515 - 525
Free WiFi
The Pullman Miraflores hotel combins lifestyle and design for business and leisure. Located in the exclusive Miraflores district, near the Pacific Ocean, this hotel is not far from Larcomar shopping center. With over 236 rooms, Plural lounge restaurant, gym, pool and a spectacular Rooftop Bar the Pullman Miraflores offers an amazing place to stay and relax.
Cusco | Novotel Cusco
Cusco, Peru
San Augustin 239 - Esquina
Free WiFi
Novotel Cusco, located in the historic city center of Cusco, is in the perfect spot for discovering the Inca civilization. The hotel is in a 16th century building, and is an ideal starting point for visiting the cathedral and other hotspots of Cusco. Guests can enjoy international and local cuisine in La Cave Restaurant, or on the heated patio covered with a spectacular glass ceiling. The bar serves a wide variety of drinks and snacks, and you'll enjoy modern en suite furnishings with simple lines and restful amenities.
Sacred Valley | Sonesta Posadas del Inca - Sacred Valley - Yucay
First-Class
Sacred Valley, Peru
Plaza Manco 11 De Yucay 123
Free WiFi
Bursting with character, the Sonesta Posadas del Inca hotel is the leader in boutique hotels in the Sacred Valley. Featuring a rustic ambiance with modern comforts, dynamite local cuisine, and friendly service, it makes for a memorable stay in one of the most remarkable places in the world. The colonial-style former monastery is surrounded by views of the Andes and beautiful gardens - a leisurely and soothing escape.
Machu Picchu | Sumaq Machu Picchu Hotel
Moderate Deluxe
Machu Picchu, Peru
Av Hermanos Ayar Mz 1 Lote 3
Free WiFi
The Sumaq Hotel is located at the foot of the Machu Picchu ruins and boasts an Andean health spa, bar, restaurant, gift shop, and business center.

Itinerary Dates & Prices

Start Date
Nov 22, 2026
End Date
Nov 29, 2026
Our Price
$2,539
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Start Date
Nov 29, 2026
End Date
Dec 06, 2026
Our Price
$2,539
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Start Date
Dec 06, 2026
End Date
Dec 13, 2026
Our Price
$2,539
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Start Date
Jan 10, 2027
End Date
Jan 17, 2027
Our Price
$2,789
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Start Date
Jan 17, 2027
End Date
Jan 24, 2027
Our Price
$2,789
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Start Date
Jan 24, 2027
End Date
Jan 31, 2027
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$2,789
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Start Date
Jan 31, 2027
End Date
Feb 07, 2027
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$2,789
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Start Date
Feb 07, 2027
End Date
Feb 14, 2027
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$2,789
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Start Date
Feb 14, 2027
End Date
Feb 21, 2027
Our Price
$2,789
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Start Date
Feb 21, 2027
End Date
Feb 28, 2027
Our Price
$2,789
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Start Date
Feb 28, 2027
End Date
Mar 07, 2027
Our Price
$2,789
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Start Date
Mar 07, 2027
End Date
Mar 14, 2027
Our Price
$2,789
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Start Date
Mar 14, 2027
End Date
Mar 21, 2027
Our Price
$2,789
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