Hidden high in the Andes and lost to the world for centuries, Machu Picchu was rediscovered in 1911 by retired U.S. Senator Hiram Bingham. A journey to this lofty citadel is a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Our 6-night land extension includes two nights in Lima, Peru’s Andean capital, built on both sides of the Rio Rimac at the foot of the Cerro San Cristóbal. The colonial area around Plaza de Armas is a pedestrian district lined with splendid 17th-century architecture. Lima has many fine museums and private art collections with pre-Columbian artifacts, stunning relics from the Cuzco era and beautiful works of colonial art.
Cuzco is an Andean jewel and UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site. Visit the cathedral and La Compañia, the convent of Santo Domingo and the for tress of Sacsayhuaman. Just an hour away lies the narrow, winding Urubamba Valley, known as the Sacred Valley of the Incas, with picturesque villages like Pisac, known for its colorful market, and Ollaytaytambo built on top of original Inca foundations.
Abandoned by the Incas, fabled Machu Picchu is located high above the clouds in a spectacular setting overlooking the deep canyon of the Urubamba River. The citadel served as a place of worship and stargazing, and as a private hacienda for Inca royalty.
Ecoventura’s 6-night Machu Picchu extension is available in three different categories based on hotel and transportation. The deluxe tour includes travel on the Hiram Bingham Orient Express train and lodging at the most luxurious hotels in Peru, the Premium First Class tour offers the best value and the Standard tour is our most affordable.