The window to the heart of the Andes

Ten Day Luxury Journey in Peru
Lima – Cusco – Sacred Valley of the Incas – Machu Picchu – Puno – Lima
by luxurious Hiram Bingham train to Machu Picchu

We leave behind the modernity of Lima’s residential neighborhoods for the traditional world of the Andes; ancient archaeological sites, traditional communities, spectacular scenery, the immensity of Lake Titicaca and of course, Machu Picchu itself.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Lima

On arrival in Lima we will be met by our representative at the airport and transferred to the Miraflores Park Hotel, located in the Miraflores district, which is one of the most prosperous commercial and residential districts of Lima, with a lively cultural and tourist scene.

Miraflores Park Hotel – Lima
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Day 2: Cusco – Sacred Valley of the Incas

We begin the day with a transfer to the airport for the one-hour flight to Cusco. Upon arrival we will be met at the airport by our representative and transferred to the Hotel Sol y Luna in the Sacred Valley, outside the city of Cusco. The lower altitude of the valley will help us become accustomed more easily. The drive will be a chance for us to enjoy the surrounding Andean scenery of valleys and high peaks.

Sol y Luna Hotel – Urubamba
Breakfast

Day 3: Urubamba Valley – Chinchero – Ollantaytambo

Today we will be able to explore the Sacred Valley of the Incas. First we will make the short drive to Ollantaytambo, which still retains many of the buildings and the urban lay-out of the original Inca settlement. The ruins of Ollantaytambo’s temple-fortress are located above the village and offer fine views of the village and the Urubamba river valley. We will have lunch at the exclusive Casa Hacienda Orihuela, where we will also have chance to see its unique collection of Inca and colonial artifacts and art. After lunch we will drive to the town of Chinchero, a charming colonial-era community with an interesting 17th century church which still retains its original frescos. The village also has notable Inca remains and extensive agricultural terraces. In Chinchero we will also attend a demonstration of traditional Andean spinning, dyeing and weaving techniques, as well as having the opportunity to shop for textiles from the people who make them.

Sol y Luna Hotel – Urubamba
Breakfast and Lunch

Day 4: Urubamba - Machu Picchu

Today we take the one-hour bus ride to Poroy train station to board the luxury Hiram Bingham train to Machu Picchu. This three and a half hour train ride is one of the most spectacular in the world, passing through valleys, deep canyons and cloud forest vegetation before reaching the village below Machu Picchu. A three course lunch will be served onboard. On arrival at Aguas Calientes train station we will take a 25 minute bus journey to the Sanctuary Lodge Hotel. After check in our guide will share his knowledge with us on an afternoon tour of Machu Picchu, this new wonder of the world, known both as the Sacred City of the Incas and Lost City of the Incas, which has fascinated travelers since it was first discovered in 1911.

Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 5: Machu Picchu – Cusco

We will give you an early wake-up call so that we will be able to experience the sunrise over Machu Picchu; because the hotel is located just three minutes away, you only have to get your camera ready and start taking pictures!

Today, led by our guide, we can choose between hiking the peak behind Machu Picchu known as Huayna Picchu to enjoy the views of the surrounding forest and Machu Picchu itself, or take the 30-minute walk to the Inca drawbridge or the hike up to the Sun Gate above Machu Picchu.

In the evening we will take the Hiram Bingham train back to Cusco. During the journey a four-course a la carte dinner will be served to us onboard. On arrival at Poroy station we will be transferred to the Hotel Monasterio in Cusco.

Hotel Monasterio – Cusco
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 6: Exploring the best of the city of Cusco

Today we will have the morning free to rest and in the afternoon we will visit the main sights of the city of Cusco and the mountains that surround it. We will begin with the Temple of the Sun, known by its Inca name of Qorikancha, which is situated within the Spanish church of Santo Domingo, which was built over the temple. We will then go to the Cathedral on the city’s Main Plaza, which was built in the 17th century and is home to beautiful colonial-era works of art, including paintings, a carved wooden choir stall and altars covered in silver and gold leaf. Leaving the city, in the hills around Cusco we will visit the monolithic fortified temple of Sacsayhuaman, with its enormous walls, as well as the carved limestone outcrop which is the fertility temple of Qenqo.

Hotel Monasterio – Cusco
Breakfast

Day 7: Arrival in Puno

We will have the morning free to relax before being transferred to the airport for our flight to Juliaca. We will be met by our local representative at the airport and driven for one hour across the high Andean plains to the Hotel Casa Andina Private Collection in Puno; along the way you will have fine views of Lake Titicaca.

Casa Andina Private Collection Hotel – Puno
Breakfast

Day 8: Lake Titicaca – Suasi Island

We will leave the city very early for the port, where we will take the boat for our tour of Lake Titicaca. The boat will take us to Suasi Island (shared service – if you require a private launch let us know in advance). On the way we will visit the floating Uros Islands, where we will be able to observe how this unique people live on reed islands in the bay area. On Uros, totora reeds are used for the construction of the islands, houses and boats, and even as a food source. Our next stop will be Taquile Island, which is inhabited by Quechua-speaking people who live under Inca laws and have organized themselves on a communal basis to receive tourists. Local people dress traditionally and the Taquile weavings are of a particularly high quality. After arriving at Suasi we will have a barbecue lunch and then enjoy the rest of the afternoon relaxing or taking part in eco-tourism activities such as visiting the island’s conservation area to observe its flora and fauna, as well as visiting the cultural center, walking on the beach or kayaking along the shore. Suasi is a privately-owned island and its management is fully ecological. Visitors are encouraged to enjoy the region’s unique biodiversity as well as to enjoy the peace of the island’s remote location and the fine views of the surrounding lake. At night it is possible to observe the stars of the southern hemisphere with a computerized telescope and gather around a moonlit bonfire to enjoy the Andean night.

Casa Andina Private Collection Hotel – Suasi Island
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 9: Suasi Island – Puno – Lima

After crossing to the mainland, we will journey overland to the airport in the city of Juliaca, eating a box lunch en route. Depending on the time of our flight and the time available, we may have an opportunity to visit the pre-Inca burial site of Sillustani on the shores of Lake Umayo. This fascinating archeological site consists of a series of conical stone funerary towers built on a headland with fine views of the lake. Upon our arrival at Lima airport we will be met by our representative and driven to the hotel.

Miraflores Park Hotel – Lima
Breakfast, Lunch (box-lunch)

Day 10: Lima

Today a day room will be provided for us at the hotel while we are escorted on a guided tour of the city which includes the best attractions of the historic center of Lima, such us the main square, bordered by the government palace and the cathedral. We will also visit San Francisco church and convent, which is the oldest religious building in Lima. In the evening we will have a farewell meal at one of Lima’s fine restaurants before we are driven to the airport for our return flight home.

Breakfast, Dinner

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The price for the Ten Day Luxury Journey Tour in Peru is: Contact Us per person, based on a double occupancy.

Program Important Note:

Prices are subject to foreign exchange fluctuations and airfare changes. Any sightseeing is an additional cost. Extension rates can be requested along with regional flights. Single supplement available on request

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