Take Me To: Peru
An itinerary we love, created in partnership with Belmond.
DAY 1: Lima
Arrive at Lima International Airport.
After proceeding through immigration, collect your bags and continue through customs. A representative will be waiting in the arrivals hall to escort you to your driver/vehicle for your transfer to your hotel. The journey time will take approximately 45 minutes, depending on local traffic conditions.
Belmond Miraflores Park (2 nights)
1 Ocean View Junior Suite
Bellini Benefits:
- Buffet or full breakfast for 2 daily, General Manager's welcome letter, Upgrade on arrival subject to availability, Complimentary WI-FI access
Virtuoso Benefits:
- 40 minutes soothing massage per guest, 10% discount in bars and restaurants, Welcome letter
DAY 2: Lima
At 09:30hs meet your private guide to begin your Lima city tour. You will start visit the Plaza Mayor, which has been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. You will continue on to the Cathedral, with its splendid carved stalls, silver covered altars surrounded by fine woodwork, the Government Palace, the City Hall and the Archbishop's Palace. Continue on your tour to the San Francisco Monastery which houses the largest exhibition of Colonial religious art in America. Continue sightseeing through the residential districts of San Isidro and Miraflores.
Lunch on your own
At 14:30hs visit the fascinating Larco Museum, located in a unique 18th century mansion, which features the finest gold and silver collection from Ancient Peru and the famous erotic archaeological collection.
Dinner on your own
Overnight at Belmond Miraflores Park
DAY 3: Lima / Cusco / Sacred Valley
At 06:00hs, meet your guide in the lobby for your private transfer to Lima Airport for your scheduled flight.
Flight LA 2121 from Lima to Cusco. Departure at 09:00hs / Arrival at 10:30hs (Subject to change and availability)
Upon arrival in Cusco you will be met after luggage collection and transferred to your hotel in the Sacred Valley.
En route you will enjoy a scenic drive through a stunning landscape to the Sacred Valley of the Incas.
Continue to the town of Pisac, renowned for its colorful market where the local Indians meet to sell their merchandise as they have done for centuries. The handicraft market is open every day and is famous for its ceramic beads made into necklaces, earrings and other Peruvian artifacts.
Arrive at your hotel.
Lunch on your own
Balance of your day at leisure
Dinner on your own
Tambo del Inka, a luxury Collection Resort & Spa (2 nights)
1 Deluxe room
Accommodations include buffet breakfast.
DAY 4: Sacred Valley
Today at 09:30hs you will visit Chinchero, a small Andean Indian village located high up on the windswept plains of Anta at 3762m above sea level, about 30km from Cusco. There are beautiful views overlooking the Sacred Valley of the Incas, with the Cordillera Vilcabamba and the snow-capped peak of Salkantay dominating the western horizon. Chinchero is believed to be the mythical birthplace of the rainbow.
Enjoy a delicious lunch in the charming Hacienda Huayoccari where you will be able to appreciate a valuable collection of Colonial and folk art. Located on the summit of a hill sheltered amidst Andean peaks, enjoy one the finest views of the Sacred Valley of the Incas.
In the afternoon visit the town of Ollantaytambo, the site of one of the great Inca fortresses and sacred areas in the Urubamba Valley. The town is one of the oldest continuously occupied settlements in the Americas. The sixteen massive terraces spread before you are a testimony to the magnificent Inca masonry. Climb the steep stone steps up to the imposing fortress at the top of the mountain -around 260 steps! From here the view down the valley is superb and you can admire the huge monoliths that form the Temple of the Sun.
Dinner on your own
Overnight at Tambo del Inka
DAY 5: Sacred Valley / Machu Picchu
At 09:30hs, meet in the lobby of the hotel for your private transfer to Ollantaytambo train station, from where you will travel to Machu Picchu on board the Vistadome train accompanied by your guide: departure: at 10:32hs / arrival: at 12:11hs.
The Vistadome train has beautiful panoramic windows offering unsurpassed scenic views and photographic opportunities as you enter the Inca's territory in search for Machu Picchu Citadel.
With glass surrounding them on all sides, passengers feel as if they are part of Peru's remarkable landscape. Entertainment on board, snacks and hot and cold refreshments are included on the journey.
Upon arrival take the bus up to the ruins for your check in followed by a private guided tour before returning to the hotel for your buffet lunch.
Visit this unique Inca citadel and its surrounding complexes on a half day private visit. Machu Picchu stands 2,430 m above sea-level, in the middle of a tropical mountain forest, in an extraordinarily beautiful setting. It was probably the most amazing urban creation of the Inca Empire at its height; its giant walls, terraces and ramps seem as if they have been cut naturally in the continuous rock escarpments. The natural setting, on the eastern slopes of the Andes, encompasses the upper Amazon basin with its rich diversity of flora and fauna.
Belmond Sanctuary Lodge (1 night)
1 Deluxe Room
Included with all accommodations is buffet breakfast, a la carte lunch and dinner, alcoholic and non- alcoholic beverages (premium alcoholic brands and special wines will be charged accordingly to the beverage price list) and a full mini-bar.
DAY 6: Machu Picchu / Cusco
Today you may rise early and enjoy the prospects of a walk-through Machu Picchu at sunrise, something which people of strong spirituality believe to be the highlight of a visit to Machu Picchu.
This morning you will have the opportunity to take one of two hikes with your guide.
The first possibility is to the Inti Punku, or famous Sun Gate, which is the entry point to Machu Picchu on the Inca Trail and offers excellent views of the ruins, (approx 2 hours). The second is the chance to hike up the Huayna Picchu (subject to availability) – the highest mountain which is actually part of the ruins, from where you are afforded excellent views of the surrounding area, as well as a unique view of the famous ‘lost city’, (approx 2.5 hours).
Or just relax and continue exploring this magnificent citadel.
At 16:50hs you will board the bus to Aguas Calientes where you will take the Hiram Bingham train to Cusco.
Train departs at 17:50hs. An elegant dinner will be served on board (including soft drinks, Peruvian wine and Pisco), while being entertained by our staff.
At your arrival in Cusco at 21:16hs, you will be transferred from Poroy train station to the Hotel.
Belmond Hotel Monasterio (2 nights)
1 Superior room
Bellini Benefits:
- Buffet or full breakfast for 2 daily, General Manager's welcome letter, Upgrade on arrival subject to availability, Complimentary WI-FI access
Virtuoso Benefits:
- 40 minutes soothing massage per guest, 10% discount in bars and restaurants, Welcome letter
DAY 7: Cusco
At 09:30hs enjoy a half day tour of Cusco, which includes a visit to the Cathedral on the Plaza de Armas and the Santo Domingo Temple & Koricancha, a Dominican Church and convent built on the foundations of the Koricancha, the Incas principal religious building dedicated to the worship of the sun. Your tour also includes a visit to the impressive fortress of Sacsayhuaman; Kenko, the amphitheater and religious center and finally Puca-Pucara.
Lunch on your own
Balance of your day at leisure
Dinner on your own
Overnight at Belmond Hotel Monasterio
DAY 8: Cusco / Lima / International Departure
At 13:20hs, meet in the lobby of the hotel for your private transfer to Cusco Airport for your scheduled flight.
Flight LA 2074 from Cusco to Lima. Departure at 15:25hs / Arrival at 16:55hs (Subject to change and availability)
Assistance on arrival at Lima Airport to connect with your international departure flight.
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*This journey starts at USD $5700 per person, based on double occupancy*
Air tickets Lima – Cusco – Lima priced separately
Your trip includes:
- Meet & greet services on arrival in Lima, Cusco airports / train stations
- All transfers on a private basis in an air-conditioned vehicle with English speaking guide with porterage handling included (two pieces per person)
- All sightseeing tours on a private basis with an English-speaking guide with entrance fees included.
- Meals as stated in the itinerary
- All accommodation based on double occupancy and on a bed & breakfast basis unless otherwise stated
Your trip does not include:
- International flights
- Domestic flights
- Costs for obtaining passports and visa fees
- Travel Insurance
- Excess baggage charges
- Any items of a personal nature
- Gratuities to local guides & drivers
- Tips at local restaurants