Six Day Luxury Journey in Peru
Lima – Cusco – Sacred Valley of the Incas (Urubamba) – Machu Picchu – Lima
by the luxurious Hiram Bingham train to Machu Picchu
Experience the best of Peru by journeying to the heart of the land of the Incas, staying in the finest accommodation and visiting the attractions of Peru’s Inca and colonial past
ITINERARY
Day 1: Arrival to Lima
On arrival in Lima you 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 city tour
Transfer to the Lima airport for the one-hour flight to Cusco. On arrival we will be transferred to the Hotel Monasterio in Cusco and have time to rest before you begin with a sightseeing tour to the city’s beautiful historic center.
The tour includes visits to the following places of interest: Qorikancha, or Temple of the Sun, which was the most important temple of the ancient Inca empire, with its finely-worked stone walls now housed within the Spanish church of Santo Domingo; the cathedral, decorated with many fine pieces of colonial art, including more than 300 paintings from the 17th century Cusco School of Art; and Saqsayhuaman, the largest surviving Inca architectural monument in the Andes. Saqsayhuaman’s monolithic walls are divided into three levels and some of the blocks used in the walls weigh more than 100 tons.
Hotel Monasterio – Cusco
Breakfast
Day 3: Sacred Valley of the Incas – Urubamba
We will have a full day tour to the Sacred Valley of the Incas, which is home to many Inca archaeological sites. The hills around the valley are covered with ancient agricultural terraces, while the valley itself is dotted with Spanish colonial villages where the people of the Andes live traditional lives based on agriculture and continue to wear traditional dress. Our expert guide will share with you his knowledge of archaeology, culture, Andean traditions and beliefs. We will visit Awanacancha, a privately-owned farm where the four members of the American camelid family can be seen (llamas, alpacas, guanacos and vicuñas) and weavers demonstrate their traditional weaving, spinning and dyeing techniques. In the Sacred Valley we will visit the village of Pisaq, with its colorful local market where the inhabitants of the valley gather to trade their goods and offer their handcrafts to visitors. We will lunch at the Casa Hacienda Orihuela, which is a private house with an interesting collection of art and Inca and colonial artifacts. In the afternoon we will visit the impressive Ollantaytambo archaeological site at the other end of the Sacred Valley, overlooking the village of the same name which is the last remaining example of an Inca settlement in Peru.
Sol y Luna Hotel – Urubamaba
Breakfast and Lunch
Day 4: Urubamba - Machu Picchu
Today we take a one-hour bus journey to the 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 Peru, passing through Andean valleys, deep canyons and cloud forest vegetation as far as the village below the ruins of Machu Picchu. A three course lunch is served onboard. Upon arrival in Aguas Calientes we will take a 25 minute bus journey to the Sanctuary Lodge Hotel, located at the entrance to the ruins of Machu Picchu. After checking in our guide will share his knowledge as he guides you on an afternoon tour of this new wonder of the world known to millions around the world as Machu Picchu, the Sacred City of the Incas or the Lost City of the Incas. Famous for the mystery surrounding its original purpose, its almost inaccessible location and the superb mountain forest scenery that surrounds it.
Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge Hotel
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 5: Machu Picchu – Cusco
We will wake up early to enjoy the sunrise over Machu Picchu, a privilege granted to us by the fact that the hotel is just a three-minute walk from the entrance to the ruins. All you need to do is grab your camera and start taking pictures!
Led by our guide, today you can opt to hike up the mountain known as Huayna Picchu, located behind Machu Picchu offering spectacular views, or walk to the Inca drawbridge located just 30 minutes away. Alternatively, you might opt for the easy one-hour walk along the Inca Trail to the Sun Gate, or Inti Punku.
In the evening we will take the Hiram Bingham train back to Cusco. A four course a la carte dinner will be served onboard. On arrival at Poroy station we will be transferred by private vehicle to the Hotel Monasterio in Cusco.
Hotel Monasterio – Cusco
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 6: Lima
Transfer to the airport for the flight to Lima. Upon arrival we will be met by our guide, then we will be escorted on a tour of the highlights of the city of Lima which is the gastronomical capital of South America. We will begin by driving through the districts of San Isidro and Miraflores, which form the modern part of the city, before continuing to the historical centre, where we will see the city’s beautiful 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 and was founded in the 17th century. After the tour of the city the bus and driver will remain at our service to take you wherever you would like to go.
In the evening we will dine at La Rosa Nautica, a charming restaurant located on a pier stretching out into the Pacific Ocean. Here we will have the opportunity to try the traditional cuisine of the Peruvian coast which has given Peru its reputation as one of the world’s great culinary centers. Transfer to airport for international return flight.
Breakfast and Dinner
OUR PRICE INCLUDES:
- Five nights in the following hotels:
- Day 1: Miraflores Park Hotel - Lima (Executive Suite Ocean View)
- Day 2: Monasterio Hotel – Cusco (Classic Room)
- Day 3: Sol y Luna Hotel – Urubamba (Double Room)
- Day 4: Sanctuary Lodge Hotel – Machu Picchu (Classic Standard Room)
- Day 5: Monasterio Hotel – Cusco (Classic room)
(Hotels and/or hotel room category may change upon client's request)
- All private transfers
- All private guided excursions described in the program itinerary
- English / Spanish speaking professional tour guide (The same guide in
- Cusco, Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu tours)
- Entrance tickets to all attractions (Lima, Cusco, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu (first and second day entrance to Machu Picchu tickets)
- Luxury Hiram Bingham train Poroy (Cusco) / Machu Picchu / Poroy (Cusco)
- Snacks and bottled water in all the tours
- Meals described in the program itinerary
- Flight reconfirmation
OUR PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE:
- International air tickets
- Domestic flights
- Airport taxes
- Excess baggage taxes
- Additional nights during the trip due possible flight cancellations
- Insurance of any kind
- Extra expenses originated in itinerary changes or others circumstances beyond our control
- Tipping
PROGRAM PRICE:
The price for the 6 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
PROGRAM RESERVATIONS:
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