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January to April: This photography tour is not currently in
the
schedule, but can be added
by request
6 nights/7 inclusive days | Maximum of 10
participants, and a minimum of 4 participants
$3,660 USD per person | Single Supplement: 14% of
the base cost of the trip
The deposit for this photography tour is $500. Make a deposit,
or pay your tour balance
here
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Arrival and departure airport: Lima, Peru [LIM]
Arrival window: For a variety of travel related
reasons, arriving at least one day early is
recommended
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For the single supplement, cancellation policy and
enrollment guidance see below
10 places are available at this time
Updated: Friday, 2nd of October, 2026
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Photography Tour Overview: Brought to the attention of
the ‘civilized’ world in the early 1900’s, but dating to circa
1460, Machu Picchu is a unique time capsule of the Inca empire.
When designated as a World Heritage Site in 1983, it was
described as "An absolute masterpiece of architecture and a
unique testimony to the Inca civilization". Photographically
speaking you’ll just love it. Also included on this photo trip
are old Cuzco, the Sacsayhuaman Fortress, the Sacred Valley of
the Incas, the Ollantaytambo Inca fortress, and Lima et cetera.
As with all of our photography tours, early and late shooting is
scheduled for each day.
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Our itinerary . . .
But first things first! We suggest that you set your
camera's clock to the local time, as your images will then
synchronize with the times in our included photo tour
field notes.
Day 1 |
Lima
You will be met at the airport by our bilingual
transfer agent who will take you to our hotel, and the remainder
of the day can be spent recuperating from your travels and
adjusting to the 9,000 foot elevation, or ambling around the
vicinity of the hotel in search of pictures.
Lima, 1 night
Day 2 |
Cuzco
After breakfast we will be met at the hotel and
taken to the airport for our short flight to Cuzco. Here we will
be met by our local guide who will take us to our hotel.
After a break and lunch we will take a guided tour of this
magnificent city, once capital of the Inca empire, and you will
be able to photograph many of the walls which the Incas built,
and which now form the foundations of colonial buildings later
built by the Spaniards. We'll explore the center of the Inca
Empire, the Plaza de Armas. There one can find the cathedral
built on the ruins of the Inca Palace. Next stop will be the old
town with its magnificent renovated colonial buildings that are
now being used as hotels and so on. Then to Sacsayhuaman which
is a ruin located approximately 3 km above Cuzco. Sacsayhuaman
also offers a fabulous view of the city. Next to Tampu Machay is
the bath of the Inca and Kenko, the giant rock whose niches and
gaps were carved in an unusual manner. Plus Puca Pucara, the
ruin of a small fort.
Cuzco, 1 night
Day 3 |
Pisac ruins and Ollantaytambo
After breakfast we will
depart for the Sacred Valley of the Incas, with its beautiful
scenery, colorful Indian people and rich Inca heritage. We shall
stop throughout the journey to take advantage of the dramatic
vistas of the Andes. On to Ollantaytambo which is the oldest
continuously occupied settlement in the Americas, complete with
canals unchanged since Inca times. Below the fortress is an
exquisite traditional community and a living Inca village that
retains the stonework, narrow streets and family courtyards of
its original Inca Plan.
Ollantaytambo, 1 night
Days 4 + 5 |
Aguas Calientes and Machu Picchu
Buffet breakfast at the
hotel, and off to the Ollantaytambo train station to board the
Vistadome train. The northbound train follows the lower lands
towards to the Sanctuary of Machu Picchu and ends its service at
the Aguas Calientes station. We'll check into our hotel, and
then we'll head up the Hiram Brigham road that leads to the
ruins of Machu Picchu. Known as the 'Lost city of the Incas',
it's one of the most stunning archaeological sites in the world.
John and our local guide and will take us through Machu Picchu
telling the history of the area and answering any questions you
may have about this spectacular wonder. We will stay here all
afternoon after the majority of visitors leave, photographing
until the site closes.
We will be away well before dawn on
day 5 so as to catch the first light at Machu Picchu, followed
by a chance to explore the ruins with John's guidance or on your
own. In late morning we'll return to Aguas Calientes, take lunch
and some relaxation time, then finish the day with a
photo-exploration of this rustic mountain town on the banks of
the tumbling Urubamba River.
Aguas Calientes, 2 nights
Day 6 |
Cuzco
Morning light in Aguas Calientes which translates
as 'warm water' in reference to the local hot springs, but a
place often referred to as 'Machu Picchu Pueblo'. We'll then
take a buffet breakfast, and take a return ride on the Vistadome
train back to Cuzco to relax until late in the day when we'll
venture out on foot to explore Cuzco. We'll take advantage of
the array of photographic opportunities offered by this great
city that once formed the center of the Inca Empire. Subjects
will include the Inca stonework that forms the heart of this
city, indigenous people selling their traditional weavings, a
vegetable market and the Andean scenery et cetera.
Cuzco, 1
night
Day 7 |
Old Lima and late flight departures
Morning flight to
Lima, and lunch with a view toward the Pacific Ocean. We'll then
explore old and new Lima pointing cameras at photogenic spots
such as the Plaza de Armas with the beautiful buildings of the
government Palace; the town hall; the Palace of the Archbishop
and Cathedral; the San Francisco and Santo Domingo convents, and
the popular Plaza San Martín. The included dinner on the last
night of our photography tour will feature an
'It's You!'
presentation of clients in action on this tour by John.
If you have a late flight you'll also have time for the Olive
Grove of San Isidro; Miraflores and Larco Mar.
A departing flight after 8 pm is recommended today.
Photo Tour
Photographer/Leader: John Baker,
Travel Images Photography Tours, and local guides
The preceding itinerary is a copyrighted work by John Baker
Photographer LLC, and Travel Images Photography Tours
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Enhancing Your Photography Skills
Describing the assistance you'll receive on one of our
photography tours takes more than a few words, so for greater
detail please go
here.
Exertion level: This photography tour is classified as 'mildly strenuous'
to 'strenuous'
Cuzco sits at 11,200 feet for which we provide
assistance, and slow movement is encouraged!
Machu Picchu is at 8,000 feet, and has terraces that
should also be tackled at a slow pace
In every other respect this photography tour is
considered non-strenuous to mildly strenuous
Do you need a Visa for travel to Peru?
Travelers from all countries can do a quick check of visa requirements
here or
here
Our international clients may need to contact the embassy of their intended
destination in their own country for a visa. Go
here or here
Do you need vaccinations for travel to Peru?
See
the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website
here
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Photography Tour Cost, Deposit,
Cancellation Policy and Enrollment Guidance
Trip Cost: $3,660 USD per person not including airfare.
A 5% discount is applied to all double occupancies. A single
room supplement is required for single occupancy
Single Supplement: 14% of the base cost of the
trip
The deposit
for this photography tour is $500. Make a deposit, or pay
your tour balance
here
Cancellation policy: Go
here
Enrollment guidance: Go here
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Included in the Trip Cost: The following items are
included in the trip cost . . .
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Photography
instruction throughout the trip by John
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All
accommodations with private facilities [en-suite]
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Round-trip flights: Lima-Cuzco-Lima
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All
breakfasts
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Lunch on
day one of the trip
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Dinner on
the last night of the trip
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On-vehicle
snacks and bottled water
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All ground transportation including the Vistadome
train to and from Machu Picchu
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Airport
pick-up on day 1, and drop-off on departure day.
Arrival prior to day 1 is not included
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Entrance
fees for sites and activities listed below under
‘Admissions Included’
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Following
the trip you'll receive detailed field notes
describing the time, place and subject of each photo
stop, plus image uploads to a private web page of
clients 'in action' on the trip
Not Included in the Trip Cost: The costs for these items are
the responsibility of each participant . . .
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Airfare
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Travel
costs between your home and the gateway airport and
return
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Any
transportation or travel costs incurred prior to or
after the tour’s inclusive dates
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Pre-tour
and/or post-tour accommodation
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Lunches and
dinners except for lunch on day one of the trip, and
dinner on the last night of the trip
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Alcoholic
beverages
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Entrance
fees or costs related to optional sites or
activities not included in the itinerary
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Baggage
fees
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Medical
expenses
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Personal
items such as the hotel mini-bar, laundry et cetera
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Incidental
charges incurred at our accommodations such as movie
rentals, internet and phone
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Travel
insurance
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Passport or
visa expenses
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Airport
departure taxes, if applicable
Admissions Included in the Trip Cost:
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Two
photography sessions at Machu Picchu
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The
Sacsayhuaman and Pisac ruins
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Any other
admissions are optional and not included
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