The window to the heart of the Andes

Eight Day Luxury Journey in Peru
Lima – Sacred Valley of the Incas (Urubamba) – Machu Picchu – Cusco – Lima
by the luxurious Hiram Bingham train to Machu Picchu

From Peru’s capital and most populous city we travel into the heart of the Andes Mountains to the magnificent city of Cusco, with its Inca and colonial past, and on to Machu Picchu, hidden by centuries in dense cloud forest.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Lima

On arrival from your international flight, you will be met by our representative at the airport in Lima and transferred to the Miraflores Park Hotel, located in the Miraflores district, which is one of the most elegant middle class and commercial districts of Peru’s capital.

Miraflores Park Hotel – Lima
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Day 2: Lima city tour

Today will be dedicated to a full-day guided tour of Lima, Peru’s capital and home to about one third of all Peruvians. Our vehicle will take us through the districts of Miraflores and San Isidro, which are the most modern and prosperous areas of the city. From there we will continue to the historical center of the city, visiting the Main Square, which is surrounded by a number of historic buildings, including the government palace and the cathedral. We will then visit the church and convent of San Francisco, before going for lunch at La Rosa Nautica, an excellent restaurant situated on an old pier with a spectacular view of the ocean. In the afternoon we will have a guided visit to the Larco Herrera Museum, which possesses the largest collection of pre-Columbian art in Peru.

Miraflores Park Hotel – Lima
Breakfast and Lunch

Day 3: Sacred Valley of the Incas – Urubamba

In the morning we will be transferred to the airport for the one hour flight to Cusco. Upon arrival we will be met at the airport by our tour guide and transferred to the Hotel Sol y Luna in the Sacred Valley of the Incas. On the way we will be able to enjoy the countryside with its fertile valleys and high mountains, small farming communities and colonial-style villages. We will visit the colonial town of Pisaq, with its colorful market. This is one of the most traditional markets in the Cusco region, and you will have a chance to shop and bargain here. Part of Pisaq market remains a traditional place for locals to trade goods, while the other section of the market is dedicated to selling local handcrafts to visitors. We will have lunch at the beautiful Casa Hacienda Orihuela, where we will have time to enjoy the family’s fine collection of colonial and Inca art and artifacts. You will have the rest of the afternoon free to relax.

Sol y Luna Hotel – Urubamba
Breakfast and Lunch

Day 4: Sacred Valley of the Incas – Chinchero – Ollantaytambo

Today we will explore the Sacred Valley of the Incas. We will begin by driving to the village of Chinchero , where we will visit a charming Spanish church built in the 17th century, Inca ruins which include fine examples of agricultural terraces, and the village itself. We will also attend a weaving exhibition, watching as local weavers demonstrate their ancient techniques for weaving, spinning and dyeing of wool. If the weather is clear we will enjoy spectacular views of the patchwork fields and the snow-capped peaks that overlook them as we make our way through the valley.

After lunch we will continue the tour with a visit to the Inca archaeological site of Ollantaytambo, an impressive Inca temple and fortress overlooking the Prehispanic village of Ollantaytambo and the Urubamba river valley.

Sol y Luna Hotel – Urubamba
Breakfast and Lunch

Day 5: 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 meal will be served onboard during the journey. Upon arrival at Aguas Calientes train station we will take the 25 minute bus journey to the Sanctuary Lodge Hotel. By the time we have checked in most of the other tourists will have probably left the ruins for the return train journey which means we will visit the ruins of Machu Picchu when they are much less crowded.

Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 6: Machu Picchu – Cusco

We will give you an early wake-up call so we will have the chance to enjoy the sunrise over Machu Picchu. Remember that our hotel is located just a few minutes from the entrance to Machu Picchu, so all you need to do is get up, grab your camera and walk a few steps to the ruins.
After breakfast and in the company of our guide, we can choose to walk the trails to the mountain known as Huayna Picchu, which is the peak seen in the classic photographs taken of Machu Picchu. The views from the top are spectacular. Other recommended activities include the 30-minute walk to the Inca drawbridge or the hike along the Inca Trail to the Sun Gate that overlooks Machu Picchu.
In the evening we will take the Hiram Bingham train back to Cusco. During the journey a four-course a la carte meal 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 7: Exploring the city of Cusco

Today we will have the opportunity to experience the historic center of Cusco on a sightseeing tour in the company of an expert guide. The tour includes a visit to the Temple of the Sun (Qorikancha), which boasts some of the finest stonework left to us by the Incas. We will also visit the cathedral, which houses more than 300 paintings from the 17th century Cusco School of Painting. Leaving the city center, we will go up into the hills around Cusco to explore the Sacsayhuaman Archaeological Park. Saqsayhuaman is the largest Inca site in the Andes, and its enormous walls built in three tiers contain blocks weighing more than 100 tons each. We will also visit Qenqo, a temple once dedicated to Inca fertility rites which is carved out of the living rock.

Hotel Monasterio – Cusco
Breakfast

Day 8: Cusco – Lima

We will have the morning free to relax.
In the afternoon, we will be transferred to the airport for our flight to Lima. Upon arrival in Lima airport you will be met by our representative, who will assist you with your flight home.

Breakfast

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Program rate:

The price for the Eight 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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