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Peru: Homestay

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The circular Inca terraces of Moray sit within the vast green Sacred Valley of Peru, with the snow-capped Andes rising behind
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Overview
  • Duration:7 days 6 nights
  • Tour Type:Immersion Tours
📍 Cities: Cusco, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, Aguas Calientes, Lima

Itinerary

Fly to PeruDay 1

DAY 1: HOME - CUSCO

Board your flight and fly through the night to Peru.

Arrival - Meet Your Host FamilyDay 2

DAY 2: CUSCO

  • Welcome: Bienvenidos a Peru! Meet your Prometour Tour Director upon arrival. Board your bus and transfer to your host families.
  • Host Family: Meet your host families as they welcome you and take you to their home to settle in - relax or take a nap to get used to the altitude.
  • Dinner: Get to know your host family over dinner followed by overnight accommodation.

Cusco Walking TourDay 3

DAY 3: CUSCO

  • Breakfast: Breakfast with your host families.
  • Walking Tour: Guided walking tour of Cusco - see the Plaza de Armas and its Cathedral and Koricancha, a famous temple dedicated to the sun.
  • Ruins: Visit the ruins around Puca Pucara (Red Fort). See Tambomachay and its ceremonial water fountains, then Qenqo - a temple and amphitheater - and finally the famous fortress of Sacsayhuaman.
  • Return: Return to your host family. Have dinner followed by overnight accommodation.

Sacred Valley - Pisac Market and OllantaytamboDay 4

DAY 4: SACRED VALLEY

  • Breakfast: Breakfast with your host families.
  • Travel: Travel to the Sacred Valley.
  • Pisac Market: Discover the Pisac Market - where you can buy ponchos, sweaters, and alpaca wool blankets.
  • Ruins of Pisac: Explore the Ruins of Pisac - enjoy the view of the Urubamba Valley.
  • Ollantaytambo: Continue to Ollantaytambo - the only village that has remained intact from the Inca era. Explore the village and its ruins with a local guide.
  • Return: Return to your host family. Have dinner followed by overnight accommodation.

Machu Picchu and Aguas Calientes Hot SpringsDay 5

DAY 5: MACHU PICCHU

  • Breakfast: Breakfast with your host families.
  • Train: Early transfer to the train station - excursion to Machu Picchu.
  • Machu Picchu: Meet a local guide in Aguas Calientes and discover the fabulous archaeological site of Machu Picchu - a center of worship and astronomical observation and the secret refuge of Emperor Pachacutec.
  • Explore: Spend some time exploring Machu Picchu on your own.
  • Hot Springs: Enjoy a night bath in the Aguas Calientes Hot Springs.
  • Overnight: Dinner and overnight accommodation in Aguas Calientes.

Moray, Maras Salt Basins and Return to CuscoDay 6

DAY 6: AGUAS CALIENTES - MORAY - MARAS - CUSCO

  • Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Train: Board a train to Ollantaytambo, where a bus will be waiting for you.
  • Moray: Visit the agricultural and archaeological region of Moray.
  • Maras: Enjoy a visit to Maras and its large salt basins - walk down until the Urubamba River, heart of the valley.
  • Picnic: Stop for a picnic lunch and admire the snowy peaks of the valley.
  • Return: Transfer back to Cusco in the afternoon. Return to your host family. Have dinner followed by overnight accommodation.

Lima City Tour and Fly Back HomeDay 7

DAY 7: CUSCO - LIMA - HOME

  • Breakfast: Last breakfast with your host families.
  • Flight: Transfer to the airport and board your flight to Lima.
  • Lima Tour: Guided walking tour of Lima - see Plaza Mayor and its Cathedral, the Santo Domingo Convent, Government Palace, and City Hall.
  • San Francisco: Visit the Monastery of San Francisco - famous for its catacombs containing 70,000 graves.
  • Modern Lima: Explore the popular Plaza San Martin and the modern district of Miraflores.
  • Water Show: Experience the Magic Water Show of Lima - an exceptional display of water fountains choreographed to music and light designs.
  • Departure: Dinner and transfer to the airport. Board your flight from Lima and fly back home.
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Overview
  • Duration:7 days 6 nights
  • Tour Type:Immersion Tours
📍 Cities: Cusco, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, Aguas Calientes, Lima

Itinerary

Fly to PeruDay 1

DAY 1: HOME - CUSCO

Board your flight and fly through the night to Peru.

Arrival - Meet Your Host FamilyDay 2

DAY 2: CUSCO

  • Welcome: Bienvenidos a Peru! Meet your Prometour Tour Director upon arrival. Board your bus and transfer to your host families.
  • Host Family: Meet your host families as they welcome you and take you to their home to settle in - relax or take a nap to get used to the altitude.
  • Dinner: Get to know your host family over dinner followed by overnight accommodation.

Cusco Walking TourDay 3

DAY 3: CUSCO

  • Breakfast: Breakfast with your host families.
  • Walking Tour: Guided walking tour of Cusco - see the Plaza de Armas and its Cathedral and Koricancha, a famous temple dedicated to the sun.
  • Ruins: Visit the ruins around Puca Pucara (Red Fort). See Tambomachay and its ceremonial water fountains, then Qenqo - a temple and amphitheater - and finally the famous fortress of Sacsayhuaman.
  • Return: Return to your host family. Have dinner followed by overnight accommodation.

Sacred Valley - Pisac Market and OllantaytamboDay 4

DAY 4: SACRED VALLEY

  • Breakfast: Breakfast with your host families.
  • Travel: Travel to the Sacred Valley.
  • Pisac Market: Discover the Pisac Market - where you can buy ponchos, sweaters, and alpaca wool blankets.
  • Ruins of Pisac: Explore the Ruins of Pisac - enjoy the view of the Urubamba Valley.
  • Ollantaytambo: Continue to Ollantaytambo - the only village that has remained intact from the Inca era. Explore the village and its ruins with a local guide.
  • Return: Return to your host family. Have dinner followed by overnight accommodation.

Machu Picchu and Aguas Calientes Hot SpringsDay 5

DAY 5: MACHU PICCHU

  • Breakfast: Breakfast with your host families.
  • Train: Early transfer to the train station - excursion to Machu Picchu.
  • Machu Picchu: Meet a local guide in Aguas Calientes and discover the fabulous archaeological site of Machu Picchu - a center of worship and astronomical observation and the secret refuge of Emperor Pachacutec.
  • Explore: Spend some time exploring Machu Picchu on your own.
  • Hot Springs: Enjoy a night bath in the Aguas Calientes Hot Springs.
  • Overnight: Dinner and overnight accommodation in Aguas Calientes.

Moray, Maras Salt Basins and Return to CuscoDay 6

DAY 6: AGUAS CALIENTES - MORAY - MARAS - CUSCO

  • Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Train: Board a train to Ollantaytambo, where a bus will be waiting for you.
  • Moray: Visit the agricultural and archaeological region of Moray.
  • Maras: Enjoy a visit to Maras and its large salt basins - walk down until the Urubamba River, heart of the valley.
  • Picnic: Stop for a picnic lunch and admire the snowy peaks of the valley.
  • Return: Transfer back to Cusco in the afternoon. Return to your host family. Have dinner followed by overnight accommodation.

Lima City Tour and Fly Back HomeDay 7

DAY 7: CUSCO - LIMA - HOME

  • Breakfast: Last breakfast with your host families.
  • Flight: Transfer to the airport and board your flight to Lima.
  • Lima Tour: Guided walking tour of Lima - see Plaza Mayor and its Cathedral, the Santo Domingo Convent, Government Palace, and City Hall.
  • San Francisco: Visit the Monastery of San Francisco - famous for its catacombs containing 70,000 graves.
  • Modern Lima: Explore the popular Plaza San Martin and the modern district of Miraflores.
  • Water Show: Experience the Magic Water Show of Lima - an exceptional display of water fountains choreographed to music and light designs.
  • Departure: Dinner and transfer to the airport. Board your flight from Lima and fly back home.

Learning Objectives

Analyze the architectural and cultural heritage of the Inca Empire through guided exploration of Machu Picchu, the Sacred Valley, and Cusco’s historic sites including Koricancha and Sacsayhuaman.

Investigate the daily life, values, and traditions of a Peruvian host family through a full homestay immersion, developing cross-cultural empathy and language awareness.

Evaluate the significance of Machu Picchu as a UNESCO World Heritage Site – examining its role as a center of worship, astronomical observation, and political refuge for the Inca Emperor.

Compare the ancient Inca sites of Cusco and the Sacred Valley with the colonial architecture and modern urban character of Lima, tracing Peru’s layered cultural history.

Develop intercultural communication skills, adaptability, and global citizenship through daily family meals, shared activities, and community engagement throughout the homestay experience.

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Landmark Highlights

  • Cusco Homestay: Live with a Peruvian host family - daily meals, cultural exchange, and overnight accommodation throughout the tour.
  • Cusco City: Plaza de Armas, Cathedral, Koricancha sun temple, Puca Pucara, Tambomachay, Qenqo, and Sacsayhuaman fortress.
  • Sacred Valley: Pisac Market with ponchos and alpaca wool, Ruins of Pisac, and Ollantaytambo - the only intact Inca-era village.
  • Machu Picchu: Guided tour and overnight in Aguas Calientes with evening soak in the hot springs.
  • Moray and Maras: Agricultural terraces and salt basins of the Sacred Valley.
  • Lima: Plaza Mayor, Santo Domingo Convent, Monastery of San Francisco catacombs, Plaza San Martin, Miraflores, and Magic Water Show.
Why Choose Prométour?
100% Risk Free Registration (no costs)
30+ years of Experience
Customizable Itineraries
Guaranteed travel dates
No Hidden Fees, No Surprises
24 x 7 Dedicated support
Learn More

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