PERU LUXURY TOUR
On this Luxury Tour to Peru 8 Days/ 7 nights, you can enjoy of boasts the most dramatic Andean peaks and finest regional cuisine, but the jewel in its crown is undoubtedly Machu Picchu, the legendary Inca ruins discovered high in the clouds and in the deep forest. Cuzco, the former Inca capital is filled with fascinating history, museums and ruins. If that wasn't enough, Peru's long, fertile territory was the starting point for many pre-Columbian civilizations. Other attractions include the Nazca Lines, the jungle city of Iquitos, the Mantaro and Ica valleys, beach towns, and the oasis village of Huacachina.
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TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
- Lima & Vicinity: Lima, the capital of Peru, is situated on a plateau overlooking the Pacific Coast. It is a sprawling metropolitan city of over 10 million Peruvians and is a naturally perfect location for sampling the famed national cuisine with its vast base of ingredients and spices. Furthermore, the city offers relaxing tours to convents, churches, and historical plazas and centers, as well as beautiful gardens, bars and nightspots. Meanwhile, the ancient tradition is very much alive at Huaca Pucllana temple, just steps away from the hotels and hostels of central Miraflores district and the impressive Pyramids of Pachacamac are just a 40km drive south.
- Cusco & Vicinity: Cusco was originally the historic capital of the Inca Empire, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It has an elevation of over 11,000 feet allowing visitors to acclimatize before setting off on long treks towards Machu Picchu's on legendary routes used by the Incas towards the citadel. Cusco is pleasant to explore with wonderful and ancient stonework, narrow streets and important Inca temple remains, complemented by the Spanish colonial buildings. Numerous museums showcase Inca and pre-columbian culture, as well as textiles and sacred plants. Being a rich agricultural region, many fusion and neo-Andean restaurants offer unique Peruvian gastronomy. Meanwhile, day trips to nearby lagoons can be connected with visits to Inca ruins such as Pisac, Tambomachay, Kenqo, Sacsayhaman and Ollantaytambo.
- Sacred Valley: The Sacred Valley of the Incas is the eternal home of abundance for the indigenous and locals who continue to call this area home. The Sacred Valley is essentially the Urubamba Valley, home to flourishing lands and rivers perfect for agriculture. It is also home to Machu Picchu, built in the 15th century for the Inca emperor, Pachacuti. From Cusco, the former Inca capital, visitors can decide on trekking an “Inca trail” of multiple days, or taking the train to visit the world wonder of Machu Picchu. All routes wind around dramatic peaks, rivers and archaeological sites, with regular rest stops at scenic points, and camping for up to three nights (depending on trail length). The region was prized by many civilizations for its agricultural potential, and towns such as Ollantaytambo were once country retreats for Inca royalty.
DAY 1: LIMA
Transfer from the airport to your selected hotel in Lima.At your arrival, look for a sign with your name on it. The airport is located in the district of Callao, about 16km from Miraflores and it will take approximately 45 minutes to one hour to arrive.
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- Included: arrival transfer, English speaking guide for the transfer, room at your selected hotel
You will spend the night at Hotel B Arts Boutique. (Alcoba Room)
DAY 2: LIMA: EXCURSION IN BARRANCO
This excursion will show you the bohemian neighborhood of Barranco. With its picturesque squares and street art it makes for a real interesting trip. Barranco has been home to some of Peru’s and Latin America’s finest artists, offering them beauty and inspiration.
Barranco has earned a reputation as the bohemian district of Lima because of its bright buildings, beautiful street art, and charming streets. It’s also home to Lima’s best bars and some of its best restaurants – and definitely some of the best coffee shops.
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Includes: private excursion, English-speaking guide, breakfast, room in the selected hotel
You will spend the night at Hotel B Arts Boutique. (Alcoba Room)
DAY 3: CUSCO - SACRED VALLEY
Transfer from your hotel to the airport in Lima. Domestic flight by client. The flight ticket is quoted separately.
Transfer from the airport to your selected hotel in Sacred Valley.
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Includes: departure transfer, arrival transfer, breakfast, room at your selected hotel, dinner at the Tambo del Inka hotel.
You will spend the night at Hotel Libertador Tambo del Inka Luxury Collection Resort & Spa (Superior Room).
DAY 4: TRADITIONAL SACRED VALLEY TOUR
The Sacred Valley, located between Cusco and Machu Picchu, wasunquestionably an important area for the Incas. Its agreeable climate andfertile plains create the perfect conditions for growing crops. For the Incas,this region was also on the route to the jungle and had therefore a key role intrading fruits and plants of the tropical lowlands. Today, the SacredValley remains a lush agricultural region supplying the city of Cusco with manyagricultural products.
With this full-day tour, you start theday with visiting the Pisac Andean market, where thousands of people from theregion come to sell and/or buy agricultural products and handicrafts. It is aninteresting experience offering you new insights in the cultural of this regionand, of course, you also have time to do some shopping!
In the afternoon, you visit theOllantaytambo Ruins. These famous ruins are named after Ollanta, a warrior whofell in love with an Inca princess but was not allowed to marry her. One of thebest preserved sites of this area is known as Hanan Huacaypata and is north ofthe main square. This ruin exists out of elegantly crafted stone walks. Thetour is concluded with a stop at Chinchero, a village specialized in textileproducts that also has an interesting Inca history. Afterwards, you are broughtto your hotel.
*The order of thevisits may change.* Lunch a la Carta at Hacienda Huayoccari Restaurant.
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Included: private excursion, English speaking guide, breakfast, lunch, dinner, room at your selected hotel, dinner at the hotel Tambo del Inka.
You will spend the night at Hotel Libertador Tambo del Inka Luxury Collection Resort & Spa (Superior Room).
DAY 5: HIRAM BINGHAM TRAIN
Transport from Urubamba to Ollantaytambo station. The trip will take approximately one hour and a half.
HIRAM BINGHAM TRAIN (POROY - MACHU PICCHU )
Train time: 09.05hrs.-12.24hrs
Travel on the exclusive and luxurious Hiram Bingham, A Belmond Train, Machu Picchu and enjoy the elegant dining car, the bar car, and the observatory*, where you can take in the unmatched scenery in the open air while sipping on a traditional Peruvian cocktail and listening to live local music.
Start your experience off with a welcome cocktail. Once onboard, the maître will invite you to a brunch and gourmet lunch.
Notes:
* no service the last sunday of every month
* Luggage allowed: A daybackpack with 5 kilos per person. Rest of luggage , must be left at your hotel.
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Included: private transportation, bus ticket, entrance fee to the mentioned services, full board, train ticket, room at your selected hotel
You will spend the night at Hotel Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo. (Superior Room)
DAY 6: AGUAS CALIENTES - MACHU PICCHU - AGUAS CALIENTES - CUSCO
You will meet your guide in Aguas Calientes, who will then take you to Machu Picchu and give you a guided tour through the archeological site. Walk to the bus station to take your bus up to Machu Picchu. Shared transfer from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu and from Machu Picchu back to Aguas Calientes.
TOUR MACHU PICCHU (Half day) Private services - 3 hours
Machupicchu was only re-discovered in 1911 by the explorer Hiram Bingham, this citadel is considered to be one of the most extraordinary examples of landscapes architecture in the world. Located in an enclave on the saddle of a mountain overlooking the deep canyon of the Urubamba River, in an area of lush tropical forest, it served as a place of worship, a site for star-gazing and a private hacienda of the family of the Inca Pachacutec. It consists of two main areas one agricultural, formed mainly by mountains and food stores, and the other urban, which is noted for its sacred zone with its temples, squares and royal tombs. The stairways and canals carved out of stone are recurrent throughout this remarkable archaeological site. Machu Picchu was declared a Peruvian Historical Sanctuary in 1981 and a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983. In 2007, Machu Picchu was chosen as one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.
HIRAM BINGHAM, A BELMOND TRAIN, MACHU PICCHU ( MACHU PICCHU - POROY) Train time: 17.50hrs.-21.16hrs
Travel on the exclusive and luxurious Hiram Bingham, A Belmond Train, Machu Picchu and enjoy the elegant dining car, the bar car, and the observatory, where you can take in the unmatched scenery in the open air while sipping on a traditional Peruvian cocktail and listening to live local music. The return trip includes a fine dining experience at dinner. To the beat of the Peruvian cajón and tambourines, live traditional Peruvian and international music will set the tone throughout the trip for an unforgettable trip to the Machu Picchu citadel.
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Included: English speaking guide, bus ticket, full board, train ticket, private transportation, room at your selected hotel
You will spend the night at Hotel Palacio del Inka Luxury Collection (Classic Room).
DAY 7: EXCURSION CITY TOUR AND RUINS
It is time to explore the famous city of Cusco! Today’s adventure start on the main square, known in Inca times as Huacaypata (Warriors Square), which was the scene for many key events in Cusco’s history. The cathedral, built between 1560 and 1664 with large stones of red granite taken from the Inca Fortress of Sacsayhuaman, is one of the most impressive buildings in the city and contains one of the most significant collections of gold and silver work from the colonial period. Subsequently, you continue to Koricancha and the Convent of Santo Domingo. The convent was built on the amazing Koricancha (Site of Gold), the most important temple dedicated to the worship of the sun with walls covered with gold leaf. The convent was built on a foundation of polished stone structures that were taken from an Inca sanctuary. You will also visit the ruins near Cusco, such as Sacsayhuaman Fortress with his immense walls of temples made up of huge stones created in a zigzag pattern, the red Fort Puca Pucara, Qenko Amphitheatre and Tambomachay, the Inca baths. The perfect place to learn more about the Inca culture! Afterwards, you return to your hotel in Cusco.
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Included: private transportation, entrance Touristic General ticket, English speaking guide, entrance to Cusco Cathedral, entrance to Koricancha temple, breakfast, room at your selected hotel
You will spend the night at Hotel Palacio del Inka Luxury Collection (Classic Room).
DAY 8: CUSCO - OUT
Transfer from your selected hotel to the airport in Cusco. Domestic flight by client. The flight ticket is quoted separately.
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Included: breakfast, departure transfer, English speaking guide for the transfer
YOUR
ACCOMMODATION
| CITY | HOTEL | MEALS INCLUDED |
|---|---|---|
| LIMA | HOTEL B ARTS BOUTIQUE | BREAKFAST |
| CUSCO | TAMBO DEL INKA LUXURY COLLECTION (Superior Room). | BREAKFAST |
| MACHU PICCHU PUEBLO | INKATERRA HOTEL | BREAKFAST |
| CUSCO | PALACIO DEL INKA | BREAKFAST |
| SERVICES | PRICE |
|---|---|
| LAND TOUR AROUND PERU BASED ON 5 STAR HOTELS ACCOMMODATION | $5192 |
| GRAND TOTAL PER PERSON | $5192 |
INCLUDE:
- Accommodations are based on double occupancy.
- Transportation is provided on the days mentioned.
- English-speaking guide on the days mentioned.
- Excursions and visits as mentioned in the program.
- Meals as mentioned in the program.
- Entrances fees as mentioned in the program.
DOES NOT INCLUDE:
- Any excursions not mentioned in the program.
- Any meals not mentioned in the program.
- Alcoholic beverages and/or additional drinks Tips and personal expenses.
- International and domestic flights.
- Travel Insurance.
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