Peru, Air/9 Nights, From $1,599

The Real Deal Round-trip airfare to Lima on Lan Airlines, three nights in Lima at Miraflores San Antonio, two nights in Urubamba Valley (or the Sacred Valley of the Incas) at La Casona de Yucay Hotel, two nights at the Hotel Mabey Cusco, two nights in Puno at La Hacienda Hotel, all transfers and ground transportation, some meals, flights within Peru, sightseeing activities, the services of an English-speaking guide, entrance fees, and fuel surcharges, from $1,599 per person—plus about $60 in taxes.

When Aug. 26, Oct. 15, 2010; add $200 for Aug. 13, Sept. 3, 17, Oct. 29, Nov. 19, Dec. 17, 31.

Gateways Miami; add $65 for New York City; $72 for Houston; $90 for D.C.; $180 for Boston, Chicago; $238 for L.A.; additional gateways available.

The Fine Print Does not include about $60 per person in taxes and fees. Based on double occupancy; single supplement is from $252. There is also a $31 per person departure tax required by Peru for international travelers. Maximum group size is 30 people. All hotels are subject to change depending on travel dates. Read these guidelines before you book any Real Deal.

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Why It's a Deal In a recent Kayak search, we found a multicity airfare (Miami–Lima, Lima–Cuzco, Juliaca–Lima, Lima–Miami) for $876 for travel in late August (multiple airlines). The hotels in this package cost about $415 per person including all taxes. So booking independently, you'd expect to pay about $1,291 per person for airfare and accommodations alone. For $368 more, the tour operator takes care of airfare and accommodations, plus ground transportation, sightseeing tours, entrance fees, the services of an English-speaking guide, and all taxes in this package. Highlights include a city tour of Lima, a tour of Machu Picchu, a full-day excursion to the Uros islands, and a tour of the Chinchero Market in Cuzco.

More Upgrade hotels for $200 per person. It's possible to add nights in Lima, but prices vary greatly depending on travel dates and hotels chosen. A land-only version of this package is also available, from $1,239 per person.

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