Exceptional Luxury Classic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu

Luxury 5* Belmond Miraflores Park Hotel Lima

Ideally located for business travelers and leisure visitors alike, the Miraflores Park Hotel is within walking distance from Lima’s financial district and the Larcomar Entertainment Center, boasting some of the city’s best shopping. The sleek, modern guestrooms feature all the comforts of home, but the rooftop that reveals the hotel’s true glamour, with a pool, spa and views of the Pacific Ocean.

The poolside restaurant, the Observatory, serves an innovative menu prepared by Chef Federico Ziegler, while the lively lobby bar, Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, inspired by the Robert Louis Stevenson novel, feels traditionally British with a dark wood staircase, large paintings and leather-back sofas.  Mesa18 is the newest restaurant.

Junior Suites with Ocean View

Our Junior Suites are an indulgent sanctuary after a busy day in the Peruvian capital. Each suite is exquisitely decorated and features fine cotton linens. They offer a separate sitting space and a work area with a desk.

• City View Junior Suite
• City View Club Junior Suite
• Garden Junior Suite
• Ocean View Junior Suite
• Ocean View Club Junior Suite

The Lima Gourmet Company Gastronomic Tour

This Lima Peru tour starts at a local roastery, where they hand-pick the coffee beans daily, for an organic Peruvian coffee. You will also tour the colonial streets of the bohemian district, Barranco, home to artists, musicians and the city’s top art galleries.

From here you’ll visit a traditional market in the San Isidro district to try exotic fruits and local products and learn the ancient myths and legends associated with them.

The third stop is one of the city’s top seafood restaurants (cebichería), Embarcadero 41 Fusión, on Avenida La Mar in the Miraflores district – a stop other tours in Lima won’t take you. You’ll discover the secrets to the perfect Cebiche and Pisco Sour as you prepare the dish and cocktail yourself with the head chef and bartender.

The last stop is for lunch at la Huaca Pucllana, a restaurant within a pre-Incan archeological complex – undoubtedly a highlight of tourism in Lima Peru. This prestigious restaurant is so impressive that the King of Spain, Mick Jagger, Bill and Hillary Clinton, just to name a few, have made sure not to miss it during their trips to Lima. You’ll enjoy a variety of gourmet Peruvian dishes as well as four different desserts and another pisco-based cocktail.

Luxury 5 * Palacio Nazarenas

Set in a tranquil plaza behind Cusco’s main square, this former palace and convent emerged from years of restoration to become one of the city’s most exclusive hotels.

Step past walls of Inca stones and into a cloistered courtyard with an ancient fountain at its heart. Then be surprised as contemporary Cusco comes to the fore: a fabulous spa, the city’s first outdoor pool and stylish restaurants serving cutting-edge local cuisine.

This intimate urban retreat has just 55 suites, each enriched with oxygen and with its own private bar where guests can create drinks accented with fresh ingredients grown at and around the hotel.

Junior Suites

Junior Suites are located in both the ancient part of the hotel and the new section – close to the pool.

A choice of bedding includes one king or two twin poster beds.  Suite amenities include complimentary full buffet breakfast or are room only – depending on the rate plan selected.

Also included are complimentary wireless

Internet access, butler service, widescreen LED satellite TV with premium channels, CD and DVD players, iPhone and iPad for guest use, iPod dock, personal safe large enough for a notebook PC and a well-stocked mini-bar.

The sumptuous marble bathroom is equipped with a separate bath and shower, dual washbasins and luxurious bath amenities.

Other Suites Available:

Suites – Our Suites provide the utmost comfort while reflecting the authentic charm of Belmond Palacio Nazarenas.

Grand Master Suites – Our grand Master Suites offer guests two luxurious Master Suites. Each has a spacious bathroom with underfloor heating and Peruvian travertine marble décor.

Palacio Suite – This beautiful Suite is located in the ancient part of the hotel.

It is ideal for longer stays in Cusco or for those who enjoy the luxury of space.

Nazarenas Suite – This elegant master suite boasts an original, handcrafted ceiling, whose colours have inspired the entire palette of the hotel. The authentic charm and exclusivity of the Suite make for an irresistible combination.

**** All Suites are enriched with oxygen to help combat altitude sickness. You may also choose to have your room delicately scented with healing essential aromas of Andean flowers and herbs.

Private Afternoon Cusco City Tour

The Private Half Day Cusco City Tour Visits all of the Principal Inca & Colonial Attractions in Cusco

Tambomachay – This was an Inca sanctuary dedicated to the cult of water, a place reserved for Inca Royalty.

Puca Pucara – This is an Inca archaeological site located again on the peak of a hill and is thought to be a military position and an administrative centre.

Qenko – A sanctuary dedicated to the adoration of animals, and consists of ruins formed by a rocky site with stairs in a zigzag, and a main building similar to a circular amphitheatre where 19 window sills are located as a way of seats.

Sacsayhuamán – Its construction took over seven decades and required the work of 20,000 men approximately, both for the foundations and hewn stone works, the transportation of materials, carving and stones setting. Many say it is as impressive as Machu Picchu itself!

Cusco Cathedral – One of the finest Colonial Cathedrals in the Americas.

Coricancha – Originally named Inti Qancha (‘ Temple of the Sun’) was the most important temple in the Inca Empire, dedicated primarily to Inti, the Sun God.

Full Day Private Sacred Valley of the Inca Tour

Pisac Market | Pisac Ruins | Lunch Posada Tunupa | Ollantaytambo

Pisac Market

A famed hill town, Pisac is a great place to purchase top quality Andean knitwear at lower prices than visitors will find in major cities during their travels in Peru. Woven blankets, tapestries, and alpaca garments such as sweaters and mittens, colorful fabric and accessories are found in abundance at the Pisac market in addition to pottery, jewelry, and other handicrafts.

Pisac Inca Ruins

It’s not hard to succumb to the charms of sunny Pisac, a bustling colonial village at the base of a spectacular Inca fortress perched on a mountain spur. Its pull is universal and recent years have seen an influx of expats and new age followers in search of an Andean Shangri-la.  Located just 33km northeast of Cuzco by a paved road, it’s the most convenient starting point to the Sacred Valley.

Ollantaytambo

After lunch, we proceed onto Ollantaytambo an attractive little town located at the western end of the Sacred Valley. The town is located at the foot of some spectacular Inca ruins which protected the strategic entrance to the lower Urubamba Valley. The temple area is at the top of steep terracing which helped to provide excellent defenses. Stone used for these buildings was brought from a quarry high up on the opposite side of the Urubamba River – an incredible feat involving the efforts of thousands of workers. The complex was still under construction at the time of the conquest and was never completed.

Early morning pick up from your Hotel for transfer to the Inca Trail starting point.

The Inca Trail to Machu Picchu is one of the most famous trekking routes in the World, built by the Incas 500 years ago. The Classic Inca Trail tour starts in the Sacred Valley and finishes in a cloud forest region going through a range of vegetation types in route. The Classic Inca Trail trek is a once in a lifetime experience.

Cusco – KM 82 – Wayllabamba (Easy) (B,L,D)

We will collect you from your Cusco hotel early in the morning around 6:30 (approx. 8:30 if your hotel is in the Sacred Valley) for the private transport to the Inca Trail entrance.

We will stop in Ollantaytambo for last minute Purchases, plus an Opportunity for breakfast if you wish (Breakfast is also provided in your Hotel prior to departure). We will continue to Pisqacucho (Also known as Kilometer 82) where the trail begins, arriving at approximately 10:30 to Kilometer 82. It is NECESSARY to show entrance tickets and original passports at the at the entrance checkpoint.

We then cross the Urubamba River and begin our trek through dry forest area. We’ll walk approximately 6 km to Llactapata, the first Archaeological Site on our journey, where we’ll rest and have lunch. After lunch, we continue on a gradual, 4 kilometer, uphill walk through farmland to our campsite – Wayllabamba.

Total walking distance for the day is 7.2 miles with a minimum altitude of 8,990 feet and reaching a maximum of 10,000 feet.

What is not included on the Inca Trail:

• Tips for the guide, cook, and porters
• Sleeping Bags (You can rent sleeping Bags for an additional $20)

You should bring:

• Sleeping Bag
• A light day pack  / Rain gear (jacket and pants if available) or rain poncho
• Strong footwear, waterproof trekking boots recommended.
• Warm clothes, including jacket, fleeces, gloves, scarf and beanie. Thermal clothing is also recommended, especially for sleeping.
• Camera, films and batteries (batteries consume more quickly under cold conditions)
• Hat or cap to protect you from the sun, rain and cold
• Sun block and after-sun cream or hydrating cream for face and body
• Insect repellent minimum recommended 20% DEET
• Snacks: biscuits, energy bars, chocolate, raw fruits, muesli, etc.
• Non-disposable canteen (Nalgene type) and water for the first morning.
• We advise you to bring water sterilizing tablets in case you collect water from streams.
• Personal medical kit with any special medications that you might require
• Small towel or sarong and swimsuit (if you intend on swimming in the hot springs)
• Cash in dollars and Soles – sufficient for snacks, tips, and souvenirs.
• Original passport
• Walking sticks or poles (available for hire)

After breakfast, we begin the part of the trek which is considered `the most challenging day´ of the trail.

We wake up early to get a good start.  The landscape will change from small villages and farmland to the sub- tropical forest where we’ll stop for lunch around Llulluchapampa. From here we start a steep ascent towards the highest point – Dead Woman’s Pass (4,220mts/13,779ft).

There is an amazing sense of Achievement upon reaching the top. We will continue downwards 600m / 1,980 feet over 3 km (1.8 miles) through humid forest until we reach our campsite – Pacaymayo in the early evening.

Total walking distance today is 11kms (7.2 miles) ranging from 10,000 to 13,780 f.a.s.l.

After another early breakfast we will walk to the beautiful Inka site of Runkurakay which is the beginning of the original royal Inca trail to Machu Picchu.

From here we will start a steep ascent towards the second highest pass 3,950m/13,035 feet and continue on to Sayakmarka, one of the most beautiful Inka remains on this trail.

After lunch we continue through some very beautiful scenery, cloud forest where we can observe a large variety of orchids and humming birds. We will walk for another hour to Phuyupatamarca (City in the Clouds) and reach the third highest point on the trail (3,680m). There are also wonderful views of the Salkantay Mountain.

From here we have 3 hours of downhill into the forest and our last campsite. A short distance from this campsite the Inca site Wiñayhuayna (Forever Young) is located. Even if you are tired from walking, don’t miss out on visiting, what is considered, the most impressive Inca site on the trail.

Total walking distance today is 11.5 miles with altitudes ranging from 8,760 feet to 12,965 feet.

We will rise very early today in order to arrive at the Sun Gate 8,792ft.

Before sunrise, we begin a short hike to the Sun Gate where we have our first view of the mysterious and enigmatic Machu Picchu as the sun rises.

Sometime after enjoying the view, we will walk down the last part of the trail to the spot where you can take the classic photo of this ancient city.

Finally we visit Machu Picchu itself!!! A walking tour (2-3 hours) is given by our guide and then you are free to explore the Lost City on your own. If you still have enough energy, you can climb Huayna Picchu (2,720m/8,923ft).  It Takes about 45 minutes to reach the top. (Requires a separate ticket which needs to be purchased in advance by us)

You then return to Cusco on board the Luxury Hiram Bingham Train. Congratulations!!!

Luxury Hiram Bingham Train

From Machu Picchu

The Hiram Bingham is an exclusive Luxury Orient Express service operated by Peru Rail, all service inclusive where you will enjoy a full day of unforgettable experiences.

The Service Includes:

• Dinner on board.
• Exclusive Bus return to the citadel of Machu Picchu.
• Entrance to Machu Picchu.
• Guided tour in the citadel.
• Gourmet Dinner & Small Show included on the return journey

Observation Car: At the back of the Hiram Bingham is the Observation car, offering a space in which to truly appreciate the stunning Peruvian landscape. Observations cars are a great addition to any train and this one is furnished with dark wood, polished brass and large cushioned seats, thus making it the perfect place to sit, relax and watch the unfolding Peruvian landscape.

Carriages: The carriages are luxurious with elegant decoration in the style of the 1920′s Pullman trains. Each of the four carriages has been furnished in polished wood and brass, with large chairs and plenty of space.