This was one of the most outstanding places we have ever been. It far out shone the pictures we had seen of it. We did a Lindblad land tour before joining the cruise in Lima last Feb. Same hotels but an extra few days. spent 2 nights in sacred valley. This is the rainy season but the advantage is less people. Easier to lose yourself in the atmosphere of Machu Pichuu. People who are joining or leaving this cruise in Lima might look into this option. Cost effective.