Explore Peru’s Sacred Valley, Cusco, and Machu Picchu on a fast-paced National Geographic Journeys small-group adventure with upgraded hotels and knowledgeable local guidance.
  • Explore the pre-Inca salt pans of Maras in the Sacred Valley.
  • Walk the concentric terraces of Moray, an ancient agricultural laboratory.
  • Discover Andean farming and weaving at Parque de la Papa, Pisac.
  • Tour Ollantaytambo’s Inca fortress and terraces overlooking the Urubamba Valley.
  • Ride a scenic train through Andean valleys to Aguas Calientes.
  • Explore Machu Picchu’s temples and terraces with a knowledgeable local guide.
  • Gaze at southern skies and learn Inca astronomy at Cusco Planetarium.
  • Visit Lima’s San Francisco Monastery and descend into the catacombs.
Stay in upgraded hotels throughout, including Hotel Antigua Miraflores in Lima, Hotel Mabey Urubamba in the Sacred Valley, Hotel Taypikala Machupicchu in Aguas Calientes, and Taypikala Hotel Cusco. Note that hot water shortages, power outages, and two-storey properties without elevators (stairs required) may occur.