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2026 Daily Tour Itinerary
2026 Daily Tour Itinerary
Day 1 • Lima, Peru
Welcome to Peru, where sacred valleys, majestic ruins, ancient traditions, and warm hospitality await you. Fly into Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru. Transfer on your own using the official airport taxi service. Enjoy a two-night stay at your Lima hotel, located in the modern and walkable neighborhood of Miraflores. Rooms are available for check-in after 3:00 p.m. Dinner is on your own.
Day 2 • Historic Center, Larco Museum
After breakfast, join Caravan for a 8:00 a.m. welcome briefing. Enjoy a morning visit to Lima’s Historic Center, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Explore the Main Plaza. See the Palace of the Archbishop, the Government Palace, and the 16th century Cathedral. Then, see the Monasterio de San Francisco, celebrated for its Spanish Baroque style facade. Return to Miraflores. Lunch is on your own. Next, drive to Larco Museum. Discover a remarkable collection of pre-Columbian art and artifacts, displayed in a beautifully preserved colonial 18th-century mansion. Enjoy Dinner.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 3 • Fly to Cusco, Sacred Valley
Fly today from Lima to Cusco. This flight is included in your Caravan tour price. You are allowed one carry-on and one checked piece of luggage. Lunch is on your own. Upon arrival in Cusco, drive to your hotel in the heart of the Sacred Valley for a relaxing three-night stay. The Sacred Valley is 9,120 feet above sea level. Enjoy Dinner.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 4 • Ollantaytambo, Moray, Chinchero
Morning visit to Ollantaytambo. The town's irrigation and drainage systems, still in use today, were built in the 15th century. Visit the lively handicraft market. See the Inca fortification perched high on the hillside. Then, drive to Moray. Admire the circular stone terraces, once used by the Incas to improve their crop cultivation. Enjoy lunch. Next, visit a textile cooperative in Chinchero. See how alpaca wool is washed, dyed, spun, and weaved by hand. Free time to shop for these handwoven fabrics. Return to your hotel. Dinner is on your own.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 5 • Machu Picchu
Enjoy a scenic morning train ride to the ancient citadel of Machu Picchu, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit Machu Picchu, the legendary "The Lost City of the Incas" and one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. During your two-and-a-half-hour visit, see the Temple of the Sun, the House of the Priest, and the Sacred Plaza. Enjoy a box lunch. In the late afternoon, return by train to your hotel in the Sacred Valley. Enjoy dinner.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6 • Sacsayhuamán, Cusco
Morning drive to Sacsayhuamán. Walk alongside the massive interlocking stone walls of this Inca fortress and ceremonial center. Enjoy lunch. Then, continue to Cusco, the Capital of the Inca Empire and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. See the Plaza de Armas and the Cathedral. Free time to explore the cobblestone streets, colonial architecture, and artisan shops of Cusco. Dinner is on your own. Cusco is at 11,150 feet above sea level. Your JW Marriott room is equipped with supplemental oxygen to enhance your comfort at this high altitude.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 7 • Fly to Lima, Miraflores Lima
Fly today from Cusco to Lima. This flight is included in your Caravan tour price. You are allowed one carry-on and one checked piece of luggage. Lunch is on your own. Upon arriving in Lima, enjoy a scenic drive along the revitalized waterfront. Farewell dinner.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 8 • Lima
Your tour ends this morning at your hotel in Lima. Breakfast is included only after 6:30 a.m. Caravan includes departure transfers on the day the tour ends from your hotel to Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru, arriving at 5:30 a.m., 8:00 a.m., and 11:00 a.m. If you wish to go at a different time or extend your stay in Peru, you will need to transfer on your own at your own expense. Thanks for vacationing with Caravan. ¡Muchas Gracias!
Meals: Breakfast
High Elevations
Your vacation starts and ends at sea level in Lima, Peru. However, your tour overnights at high elevations in the Andes. If you have breathing or heart issues, please consult with your healthcare professional to see if you can safely take this tour. The tour stays three nights in the Sacred Valley at an overnight elevation of 9,420 feet and then, one night in Cusco at an overnight elevation of 11,150 feet.
2026 Hotels
2026 Hotels
Accommodations in the hotels and lodges are usually rooms with two beds and private bath or shower. A limited number of single rooms are available. Triple rooms are usually two beds.
Days 1, 2 • Lima
Marriott Courtyard Miraflores
Courtyard by Marriott Miraflores is a modern hotel set in Lima’s vibrant Miraflores district, known for its cafes, green parks, and scenic coastal views. The hotel has a restaurant and 24-hour fitness center. Free Wifi.
Days 3, 4, 5 • Urubamba
Rustica Hotel Urubamba-Cusco
Rustica Hotel Cusco Urubamba is a brand-new boutique retreat nestled in the heart of the Sacred Valley. With just 32 spacious rooms, each offering panoramic views of the Andes, the hotel provides an intimate and serene experience. Resident alpacas freely roam the hotel grounds offering guests a chance to interact and take photos with these gentle Andean locals. Rustica Hotel Cusco Urubamba has a restaurant, bar, heated outdoor pool, and three jacuzzis. Spa services are available for an additional fee. Free Wifi.
Day 6 • Cusco
JW Marriott El Convento Cusco
The JW Marriott El Convento Cusco is a luxury hotel housed in the beautifully restored 16th-century San Augustin convent, just three blocks from the Plaza de Armas. The hotel offers oxygen enriched rooms, two restaurants, and a boutique gift shop. Guests can unwind at the full service spa which features a swimming pool, jacuzzi, sauna, and steam room - all available for an additional fee. Free Wifi.
Day 7 • Lima
Marriott Courtyard Miraflores
Courtyard by Marriott Miraflores is a modern hotel set in Lima’s vibrant Miraflores district, known for its cafes, green parks, and scenic coastal views. The hotel has a restaurant and 24-hour fitness center. Free Wifi.
Airport Transfers
Airport Transfers
Arrival Transfers
Transfer on your own from the Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) to Marriott Courtyard Miraflores (Calle Schell 400, Miraflores) in Lima. Once you have exited customs and collected your baggage at the airport, proceed to the counters for official taxi companies such as Taxi Seguro and Green Taxi. Here you can request your taxi. You can book and pay at the counter before exiting the terminal. The driving time from the airport to your hotel, Marriott Courtyard Miraflores, is approximately 30 - 60 minutes depending on traffic. You can pay using U.S. Dollars, Peruvian Soles, or with a credit card. Taxi fares range from 90 - 130 Peruvian Soles, or $25 - $35 U.S. Dollars (depending on the exchange rate) plus tip. ATMs and a currency exchange are available at the airport. When you arrive at your hotel, please identify yourself as a Caravan tour member to the front desk personnel.
Departure Transfers
Caravan includes fixed departure transfers from your hotel to Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM), scheduled to arrive at 5:30 a.m., 8:00 a.m., and 11:00 a.m. These transfers are only available at these set times on the day the tour ends. If you extend your stay in Peru or if you wish to go at a different time, you will need to transfer on your own, at your own expense. Please ask the hotel bellman to arrange a taxi. Fares are approximately $25 - $35 U.S. Dollars per taxi, plus tip. The driving time from the hotel to the airport is approximately 30 - 60 minutes depending on traffic.
Airfare is not included or sold by Caravan.
Passports & Visas
Passports & Visas
Peru requires a current U.S. passport valid for six months after your date of entry. Non U.S. citizens, please check passport and visa requirements. Note: If you are travelling with children under 18 years old without both parents or legal guardians, you should carry a notarized letter of authorization signed by the missing parent(s) or guardian(s). A notarized birth certificate showing only one parent, a parent’s death certificate, or a court order of child custody may also be permissible. Failure to have proper documentation could result in denial of boarding by the airline, due to international child protection laws.
Weather & Clothing
Weather & Clothing
Temperature °F (high/low) Rainfall (inches)
| Lima | Urubamba | Machu Picchu | Cusco | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temp | Rain | Temp | Rain | Temp | Rain | Temp | Rain | |
| Jan | 79/68 | 1.0 | 73/51 | 5.5 | 69/53 | 13.4 | 62/44 | 4.2 |
| Feb | 80/69 | 1.6 | 73/51 | 4.1 | 69/53 | 12.8 | 62/44 | 3.8 |
| Mar | 80/68 | 1.3 | 73/51 | 3.6 | 70/53 | 13.4 | 63/44 | 2.6 |
| Apr | 76/65 | 0.5 | 74/48 | 1.9 | 70/53 | 7.3 | 64/41 | 1.1 |
| May | 72/62 | 0.3 | 74/43 | 0.3 | 71/51 | 2.3 | 65/36 | 0.2 |
| Jun | 69/61 | 0.5 | 74/40 | 0.5 | 72/50 | 2.0 | 64/33 | 0.1 |
| Jul | 67/60 | 0.6 | 74/38 | 0.2 | 72/49 | 2.1 | 64/32 | 0.1 |
| Aug | 67/59 | 0.5 | 75/41 | 0.4 | 74/50 | 2.4 | 64/35 | 0.1 |
| Sep | 67/60 | 0.4 | 75/45 | 0.5 | 74/52 | 3.0 | 65/39 | 0.5 |
| Oct | 69/61 | 0.4 | 76/49 | 1.9 | 73/53 | 6.4 | 65/42 | 1.3 |
| Nov | 72/63 | 0.3 | 76/50 | 2.7 | 73/54 | 6.8 | 65/43 | 1.9 |
| Dec | 76/65 | 0.5 | 74/51 | 4.2 | 70/54 | 10.8 | 64/44 | 3.2 |
Temperature °F (high/low) Rainfall (inches)
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lima | ||||||||||||
| temp | 79/68 | 80/69 | 80/68 | 76/65 | 72/62 | 69/61 | 67/60 | 67/59 | 67/60 | 69/61 | 72/63 | 76/65 |
| rainfall | 1.0 | 1.6 | 1.3 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.5 |
| Urubamba | ||||||||||||
| temp | 73/51 | 73/51 | 73/51 | 74/48 | 74/43 | 74/40 | 74/38 | 75/41 | 75/45 | 76/49 | 76/50 | 74/51 |
| rainfall | 5.5 | 4.1 | 3.6 | 1.9 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 1.9 | 2.7 | 4.2 |
| Machu Picchu | ||||||||||||
| temp | 69/53 | 69/53 | 70/53 | 70/53 | 71/51 | 72/50 | 72/49 | 74/50 | 74/52 | 73/53 | 73/54 | 70/54 |
| rainfall | 13.4 | 12.8 | 13.4 | 7.3 | 2.3 | 2.0 | 2.1 | 2.4 | 3.0 | 6.4 | 6.8 | 10.8 |
| Cusco | ||||||||||||
| temp | 62/44 | 62/44 | 63/44 | 64/41 | 65/36 | 64/33 | 64/32 | 64/35 | 65/39 | 65/42 | 65/43 | 64/44 |
| rainfall | 4.2 | 3.8 | 2.6 | 1.1 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.5 | 1.3 | 1.9 | 3.2 |
Clothing Tips
This is a casual tour. Casual wear is suggested for sightseeing and daytime travelling. Dress code for evenings is casual. Suit jackets for men and dresses for women are never required.
Why Travel with Caravan?
Why Travel with Caravan?
Excellence Since 1952
You can trust our years of experience with tours of superb quality and excellent value. Caravan has enjoyed the same family management and ownership since 1952.
Caravan Care
For your safety, Caravan cancelled most 2020 and all 2021 tour departures and refunded 100% of all payments received. See Caravan’s Covid-19 Terms of Travel.
Caravan's Proud History
In 1965, Roger Mudd hosted a two-hour CBS TV special on Caravan Tours. This TV production took about one month to make and was so successful it inspired the 1968 romantic comedy movie “If it’s Tuesday this must be Belgium.” In the early 50’s the Mayor of Dublin presented Caravan with the Key to Dublin for bringing the first American tour to the city after WWII. Since then, Caravan has been recognized as a pioneer in travel. You can trust in our stability, experience and dedication to quality.
Great Hotels
Stay at park lodges, scenic resorts, and excellent hotels in great locations. See hotel descriptions on each tour page.
Meals
Most meals included within Latin America. For USA and Canada tours, included meals are listed on each itinerary page. Bottled water is provided on motorcoaches in Latin America.
Complete Sightseeing
Enjoy complete sightseeing with more visits, extra features, and local guides.
Fully Guided by Tour Directors
All tours conducted from start to finish by professional tour directors, who are fluent in English, experienced, and fun.
All-inclusive
Caravan includes all activities listed in the tour itinerary page. Caravan does not sell any optional activities which can add hundreds of dollars to your tour price. Your free time is scheduled in great settings where there is no need to buy additional expensive activities.
Shopping Freedom
Caravan will not bring you to overpriced shops in exchange for payments. Caravan gives you ample opportunity and time for great shopping, and the freedom to choose where and when to shop.
Great Value, Book Early
Caravan’s strong buying power gives you great vacations at prices much lower than you can find anywhere. In a typical year, most of our tours sell out quickly. Book early for the date you prefer and the best air fare.
How does Caravan Tours sell these tours for such a low cost?
Caravan delivers volume to our suppliers, who in turn reward us with their very best prices. We in turn pass these savings on to you, and you reward us by buying our tours. As volume continues to rise, we then receive even better prices from our suppliers, and we pass even greater savings on to you. This year our tours are better than ever.
Trade Association Memberships
Caravan is a member of NTA (National Tour Association), ABA (American Bus Association), CLIA (Cruise Lines International Association), and ACMA (American Commerce Marketing Association).
