1st Day Arrive Lima – Private Transfer to Hotel
| Arrive Lima | Most flights arrive in the late evening. |
| Private Transfer With English-speaking assistance | There will be a man waiting for you outside the Arrivals Hall with a sign with your names on it. Approx. 1 hour to your Hotel. |
| Luxury 5* Marriott Hotel – Lima | Prime Deluxe Rooms With Ocean Views |
Luxury 5* J.W. Marriott Hotel Lima
The JW Marriott Hotel Lima is located in the Miraflores district, near the LarcoMar Shopping & Entertainment Center and located atop Costa Verde’s rocky cliffs, overlooking the ocean and accessible by coastal path. It is a draw for beachgoers, surfers, and paragliders. This is a luxury 5* Hotel for its safe, central, and excellent location is worth the little extra.
Guest rooms and suites offer spectacular panoramic views of the beautiful Pacific Ocean.
For your convenience, high-speed Internet is offered in all guest rooms and suites for a daily fee. Spacious guest rooms at our hotel in Lima offer luxurious Marriott bedding and marble bathrooms.
Additional guest room amenities include cozy robes and slippers, mini- bars and LCD televisions. This hotel has a smoke-free policy.
2nd Day Private Lima Gastronomic Tour (B, L)
| The Lima Gourmet Company. Private Lima Gastronomic Tour | Pick up in your Hotel Foyer at 09:45 drop off at around 15:00. Lunch is included. |
| Luxury 5* Marriott Hotel – Lima | Prime Deluxe Rooms With Ocean Views |
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.
3th Day Fly Amazon Jungle & Reserva Amazonica Luxury Jungle Lodge (B, L, D)
| Private Transfer & Fly Puerto Maldonado | We will pick you up in your Hotel Foyer at approx. 07:00 for the approx. 60 minute Private Transfer to Lima Airport. Departs Lima at 09:35 and arrives to Puerto Maldonado at 12:30. |
| Transfer | We`ll be waiting for you at the airport departure Hall with a sign with your names on it. (River boat transfer to the Luxury Jungle Lodge) |
| Reserva Amazonica Jungle Lodge Drop off your excess luggage | Independent Cabanas. You will be taken to the Lodge Operators offices to drop off your excess luggage. You are limited to approx. 5Kg pp in the Jungle due to space constraints in the motorized canoes. Basically your aircraft carry-on bags and day packs. |
| Jungle Tour Starts | As detailed below. |
Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica – Luxury Jungle Lodge
Upon arrival to Puerto Maldonado you will be collected and taken to the nearby offices of Inkaterra, the Luxury Jungle Lodge operators, where you can safely leave any excess luggage.
We then board motorized canoes for the trip up the Madre de Dios River to the Lodge itself.
Consider creature comforts and charming conveniences at these restful Ese’ Eja-style wooden cabañas (408 square feet), topped by a high thatched-palm roof.
Stay in a twin cabaña with canopy mosquito net, outfitted with 100% cotton sheets and hypoallergenic pillows. For your added comfort, plush bathrobes and Andean rubber slippers are supplied.
Soak up in the soothing and spacious bathroom with independent shower and toilet, hot water, large towels, and a complete set of ecologically friendly toiletries. Put your feet up and loosen up on the hammock of the screened siesta area.
For your rainforest foray, your cabaña is equipped with umbrellas, flashlights, kerosene lamps for lighting, a central ceiling fan and an electric outlet.
Amazon Jungle Tours
Inkaterra offers you flexible Custom Itineraries with more than a dozen excursions. An interpreter meets with each guest upon arrival, shaping an ideal itinerary based on their individual interests, desired activity levels, weather conditions, and length of stay.
These include:
- Challenging jungle treks & vigorous paddles.
- Enchanting & accessible rainforest trails.
- Thrilling treetop canopy walkway.
- Bird watching, plant study, native communities & more.
Excursions are chosen in consultation with the Lodge Naturalists who know the best to recommend based on the weather, season, breeding habits etc of the fauna and flora.
This is why the tours below are not pre-defined on a day-by- day basis.
Trail System
A walk to one of the trails that extend 7.3 kilometers (4.5 miles) in Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica Natural Reserve and you will discover the incredible realm of the Amazon rainforest. The trails offer an excellent introduction to the environment of the jungle, as you walk past exotic rainforest trees, such as the lupuna tree and the beautiful ficus. Look down and spot the tiny lizards that rustle the leaves as they dart about on
the forest floor. Gaze at the treetops and be amazed with the arena for bird watching. Observe the insect life – iridescent beetles and interpretation of the primary and secondary rain forest components, as well as human impact, and the relevance of the rainforests of the world.
- Duration: 1/4 day.
- Difficulty Level: I
- Schedule: Morning and Afternoon
- Frequency: Daily
- Attractions: Footprints / Birds / Native skills / Ants / Medicinal plants.
4th Day Reserva Amazonica Jungle Tours Continue (B, L, D)
| Reserva Amazonica Jungle Lodge | Independent Cabanas |
| Jungle Tour Starts | As detailed below. |
Amazon Jungle Tours
Rainforest Garden
Walk along the lodge trails to the Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica Rainforest Garden just around the cabanas. This interesting native garden was started by the locals more than ten years ago showcasing native plants, trees and orchids. Learn to identify orchids, its flower parts, pollinators and different habitats. Know the fascinating history and legends, the practical and beneficial use of indigenous plants, as well as other remarkable rainforest flora. An in-depth explanation familiarizes you with the process, traditional use and highly interesting benefits of the plants and trees used for construction including those that were used for building the lodge, some of its fixtures, as well as native clothing accessories.
- Duration: 1/4 Day.
- Difficulty Level: I
- Schedules: Morning and Afternoon.
- Frequency: Daily
- Attractions: Birds / Medicinal plants / Photos
Twilight River
On this guided afternoon boat ride, you will witness the enchanting transformation from a diurnal to a nocturnal environment, as animals and birds of the daytime are replaced by species specially adapted to the night. As you enjoy their paradise, you will learn about their habits while searching for nightjars, owls, capybaras and caimans. In addition, on a clear night the southern hemisphere stars can be appreciated.
- Duration: 1/4 day.
- Difficulty Level: I
- Schedules: Afternoon, Daily.
- Attractions: Photos & Astronomy
Rainforest by Night
Walk through the Inkaterra Ecological Reserve at night for an approximately 2- hour excursion. Biological activity differs greatly between night and day in the Amazonian ecosystem. Venture into the forest and experience the mystery of the animal activity that awakens in the rainforest after dark. Listen to nocturnal forest sounds and spot species that only emerge at night.
- Duration: 1/4 day.
- Difficulty Level: I
- Schedules: Afternoon, Daily
- Attractions: Footprints & Astronomy
Wetlands
Visit the remarkable wetlands system in the 200-meter boardwalk over the Aguajales rainforest swamps. The wooden footbridge is elevated 1 meter from the ground to allow space when the water rises during the rainy months. See the transition of the forest eco system from dry to marshlands, and observe the various species of amphibians, reptiles, serpents, birds and mammals. Get to know the lush flora and trees, how they adapt to the wetland ecosystem, their benefits and uses.
- Duration: 1/2 day.
- Difficulty Level: II
- Schedules: Morning and Afternoon.
- Frequency: Daily
- Attractions: Birds / Frogs / Ants / Footprints / Photos
Canopy Walkway
Take a 15-minute walk along the trail towards the Inkaterra Canopy Interpretation Center. You will ascend the first tower and walk through the treetops of the giant Amazon Basin, across hanging bridges. Be on the lookout for different birds of the jungle, such as toucans, woodpeckers, trogons, among many others, or try to identify them through their songs, from the observation decks. Learn about the interrelationship of the flora and fauna at the various levels of the forest and its integration into the jungle ecosystem.
- Duration: 1/2 day.
- Difficulty Level: II
- Schedules: Morning and Afternoon, Daily
- Attractions: Birds / Frogs / Ants / Photos
Canopy Walkway and the Anaconda Walk
A five-minute boat ride takes you to the Inkaterra Canopy Interpretation Center.
After ascending the first tower, at 29 meters above the forest floor, you will literally walk through the treetops for one-and-a-half hours along suspension bridges that link eight observation platforms. Enjoy landscapes and vistas that would be unimaginable from below, while on the look-out for giant strangler fig trees, orchids, toucans, woodpeckers, trogons and – with luck- monkeys or sloths.
After your descent from the Canopy, experience the Anaconda Walk for about 30 minutes along the 200-meter wooden bridge over the Aguajales swamps. In this lush eco system, you may observe the various species of amphibians, serpents, birds, mammals and abundant flora and trees of this flooded marshland. The walk finishes by returning to the lodge.
- Duration: 1/2 day.
- Difficulty Level: II
- Schedules: Morning and Afternoon, Daily
- Included: Canopy kit
- Attractions: Birds / Photos & Astronomy
Lake Sandoval
A 30-minute boat ride takes you to the Tambopata National Reserve, where wildlife surrounds you as you enjoy the one and a half hour walk along three kilometers of trails to reach Lake Sandoval. Glide in a wooden canoe, across a beautiful, mirror-like oxbow lake that is home to the endangered giant river otter, as well as red howler monkeys, macaws, prehistoric hoatzins, also called “shanshos”, anacondas,
point-tailed palm creepers and side-neck turtles. You will spend
two hours on the lake, looking at all is has to offer.
- Duration: 1/2 day.
- Difficulty Level: II
- Schedules: Morning and Afternoon.
- Frequency: Daily
- Attractions: Birds / Photos / Ants & Canoe
5th Day Reserva Amazonica Jungle Tours Continue (B, L, D)
| Reserva Amazonica Jungle Lodge | Independent Cabanas |
| Jungle Tour Starts | As detailed below. |
Hacienda Concepcion
A 35-minute ride upriver takes you to Hacienda Concepcion, home to a remarkable Botanical Garden with over 200 different species of rainforest plants. An in-depth explanation familiarizes you with the processing, uses and benefits of these traditional indigenous plants, including fascinating native medicinal uses.
Next, take a 30-minute canoe trip on a small lake and watch for wildlife – turtles, giant river otters, sun grebes, nightjars and herons. The activity ends at Concepcion Educational Research Facility where exhibits, designed by the National Geographic Society, tell the story of the remarkable Madre de Dios region.
- Duration: 1/2 day.
- Difficulty Level: II
- Schedules: Morning and Afternoon, Daily
- Attractions: Footprints / Birds / Native skills / Medicinal plants / Ants / Canoe & Native food
Gamitana Creek
Long walk following the Gamitana creek. 1 ½-hour walk through a narrow trail towards “Sanipanga”. 1-hour canoe ride downstream to the Gamitana Model Farm. Interpretation of creek ecosystems. Walk through the Model Farm. Return to the lodge by boat.
- Duration: 1/2 day.
- Difficulty Level: II
- Schedules: Morning
- Frequency: Daily
- Meal: Large Snack
- Attractions: Birds / Fishing / Native skills / Native food / Canoe
Tambopata
Following a short motorboat ride from the lodge, this activity begins with a walk to Lake Sandoval. Be on the lookout for hoatzins, herons, and ospreys as you glide across this mirror-like oxbow lake in a wooden canoe. Your excursion continues with a hike through the reserve to Concepcion.
The surrounding vegetation will be roused on this trip, with possible sightings of paiche and black caimans; red howler, brown capuchin and squirrel monkeys; and the extremely rare and critically endangered giant river otter. A picnic lunch at Concepcion farm is followed by a guided visit to a garden containing more that 200 medicinal plants and the possibility to practice with the native archery and arrows.
- Duration: 1 day.
- Difficulty Level: III
- Schedules: Morning, Daily
- Meal: Picnic
- Attractions: Footprints / Birds / Native Skills / Photos / Medicinal plants / Ants / Canoe & Native food.
6th Day Private Transfer – Fly Cusco – Free Day (B)
| Fly Cusco | We pick you up from your Hotel Foyer at 07:00 for an approx. 60 minute Private Transfer back to the airport for the flight to Cusco. Flights depart at 10:00 and arrive to Cusco at 11:20. |
| Private Transfer in Cusco | We will be waiting for you outside of Cusco Airport Arrival Hall with a sign with our and your names on it. An approx. 15 minute Private Transfer to your Hotel in Cusco. |
| Belmond 5* Monasterio Hotel Cusco | Superior Rooms |
| Free Day | Take the day to enjoy the Historic City Center while you Acclimatize to the high altitude. (11,000 ft.) |
Luxury 5* Monasterio Hotel
Right beside the lively Cuzco Central Square is Hotel Monasterio, a former monastery and national monument dating from 1592. This delightful hotel combines its centuries-old charm and ambience with luxury hotel service, inspired restaurants and boutique rooms and suites.
The ideal hotel from which to discover the delights of Cuzco, its doors open to a vibrant scene of old and modern architecture, markets, galleries and restaurants serving ‘new Andean’ cuisine.
The building was seriously damagedby the earthquake in 1650, and upon restoration, the beautiful Chapel was added. It is decorated in the indigenous Baroque style with gold-plated pictures frames and truly magnificent paintings by the best artists of the Cusquenian Art School, depicting scenes from the life of San Antonio Abad.
The Monastery was originally built in 1595 on the site of the palace of Inca Amaru Qhala. In 1598, it was founded as the Seminary of San Antonio Abad by the sixth Bishop of Cuzco, Monsignor Antonio de la Raya, to train Catholic priests.
Art and architecture
The building which houses Belmond Hotel Monasterio is steeped in history and hosts its very own art collection. You don’t need to travel far to soak up the local culture.
Superior Rooms
Feature warm and inviting Spanish colonial décor, king-size or twin beds and luxurious marble bathrooms. Each Room is wonderfully unique, reflecting the monastery’s charm and elegance.
These luxurious rooms feature rich wood furnishings and antique artwork, and some Rooms can be enriched with oxygen to combat the effects of Cusco’s high altitude.
All rooms also offer:
- Individually controlled heating system and air-conditioning
- Televisions
- Telephone
- Complimentary Wi-Fi Internet connection
Rooms can be enriched with oxygen to combat the effects of Cusco’s high altitude.
7th Day Private Afternoon Cusco City Tour (B)
| Private Afternoon Cusco City Tour | Pick-up from your Hotel Foyer at 13:45, returning. At approx. 18:00. |
| Belmond 5* Monasterio Hotel Cusco | Superior Rooms |
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 approx. 20,000 men, both for the foundations and hewn stone works, the transportation of materials, carving and stone 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.
8th Day Private Full Day Tour of the Sacred Valley of the Inca (B, L)
| Private Full Day Tour. The Sacred Valley of the Inca | Pick Up in your Hotel Foyer at 08:30. Returns at approx. 18:30. Lunch is included. |
| Lunch at Posada Tunupa | Buffet Lunch is included at Posada Tunupa. |
| Belmond 5* Monasterio Hotel Cusco | Superior Rooms |
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.
9th Day Hiram Bingham Train to Machu Picchu (B, Br, D)
| Private Transfer out Cusco and Hiram Bingham Train to Machu Picchu | Pick Up in your Hotel Foyer at 8:00 for the thirty minute private transfer to Poroy train station. Catch the 09:05 Luxury Hiram Bingham Train to Machu Picchu, arriving at 12:24. Gourmet Brunch is included on board. |
| Private Machu Picchu Tour | 2-3 Hours with plenty of time to ask questions. |
| Luxury 5* Inkaterra Pueblo Hotel Machu Picchu | Superior Rooms. Gourmet Dinner is included in the Hotel. |
Luxury Hiram Bingham Train
To 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:
- Champagne Reception
- Brunch and 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.
Luxury 5* Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel
Breakfast | A la Carte Dinner | Orchid, Hummingbird, and Nature Tours Included
Inkaterra’s vacation paradise and luxury boutique Hotel, a pueblo of luxurious whitewashed bungalow nestles into terraced hills. Spa services use sublime natural essences, and a first-class restaurant boasts stunning views of the rushing Vilcanota River.
The train station is only steps away but Inkaterra Machu Picchu Hotel exists in a world apart. An intimate 85-cottage luxury Hotel in sprawling Andean style village within the secluded 12 acres of exquisite beauty, where guests follow stone pathways to their rooms, located in comfortable one or two-story whitewashed casitas.
Pueblo Hotel includes several services in their prices being:
- Your choice of 6 tours Detailed below
- A la carte Dinner
- Welcome gift
- Tea Time
- Happy Hour
- Breakfast
Guided Tour of Machu Picchu (2 – 3 Hours)
The ‘Holy Grail’ for lovers of Inca monuments, the enigmatic lost city of Machu Picchu is the most famous archaeological site in all of South America and possibly the world.
The spectacular collection of temples, terraced hills and plazas was the mountain-top citadel of the Inca under Pachacutec and Tupac Yupanqui, until the coming of the Europeans with Pizarro.
It may have the most familiar name, but Machu Picchu has refused to reveal many of its mysteries, including the secrets of its construction, function, and demise. The overgrown ruins were discovered by US historian Hiram Bingham in 1911, and the quality of the stonework hints that it was an extremely important ceremonial site.
The remains are thought to date from around 1450, built at the height of the Inca Empire, and as they escaped being plundered by the Spanish they include semi-intact icons and shrines that were defaced or removed at other sites.
Entering the site, a set of steps leads to the ruined Temple of the Sun and a series of altars and niches. Highlights include the remains of ceremonial baths, the Sacred Plaza with its tremendous view across the Urubamba River valley, a rare shrine to the sun, and a labyrinth of passageways and cells.
10th Day Revisit Machu Picchu & Vistadome Train to Cusco (B, L)
| Private Machu Picchu Tours | There are 4 additional Machu Picchu Tours you may choose from. There are no additional charges, you are only limited by your time and energy. |
| Lunch | Buffet Lunch is included at the 5* Sanctuary Lodge Hotel. (12:00 – 15:00) |
| First Class Vistadome Train | Catch the 15:20 Vistadome train returning to Poroy Train Station at 19:06. A Small Meal & Small Show on the train tonight. |
| Private Transfer in Cusco | Approx. 30 minutes to your Hotel. |
| Belmond 5* Monasterio Hotel Cusco | Superior Rooms |
Revisit Machu Picchu
Today you will enjoy further Private Guided Tours of Machu Picchu.
You may start at Dawn or as you wish. All tours are included and you are only limited by your time and energy.
The Sun Gate (2 Hours)
Inti Punku the Sun Gate marks the entrance to Machu Picchu.
It is a one hour uphill hike to the southeast of the Sanctuary, climbing more than 300 meters. The hike is on the original Inca trail and is paved with Inca stones. There is a spectacular view from the gate!
Additional Tours Available
Apu Machu Picchu (4 to 5 Hours Roundtrip)
The hike to the summit of Apu Machu Picchu is 2 ½ hours and can be quite steep in places.
This is a breathtaking hike, lot of orchids along the way, birds in the bushy areas, and with every stop the view is gets better and better. The climb is 600 meters uphill, so a reasonable level of fitness is required.
*** Access to Apu Machu Picchu is controlled by special tickets which need to be purchased in advance by us. Access is 07:00 – 11:00. Please ask to have these tickets included in your tour if desired***
Inka Bridge (Bridge 1 Hour Round Trip)
This hike is to the south west of Machu Picchu, a nice original trail that overlooks the Aobamba valley and the Hydro-electric plant.
This Inca Bridge is a part of a mountain trail that heads west from Machu Picchu. The trail is a stone path, part of which is cut into a cliff face. A twenty-foot gap was left in this section of the carved cliff face, over a 1,900 feet drop that could be bridged with two tree trunks. When the tree trunks were removed then the trail became impassable to outsiders. The path is narrow and paved with original Inca stones.
Huayna Picchu (3 – 4 Hours)
Huayna Picchu is the mountain you see behind Machu Picchu. Towering above the north end of Machu Picchu this steep mountain is often seen in the backdrop to the classic photos of the ruins.
The mountain is steep, but stone steps are laid along most of the way and where the mountain is steeper you will find steel cables used as handrails. For fit people it is not a difficult climb.
Very Limited Access!
Only 400 people are allowed to hike Huayna Picchu each day. You have to sign in at the entrance gate. The first 200 tickets are available for the 8:00am hike. The second 200 are available at 10:00am.
***We need to buy these special tickets in advance to be sure you will have space for this hike***
The Vistadome Train Service
This DELUXE train ride into the spectacular land of the Inca is highlighted by amazing views of valleys, Inca farming terraces, snow capped mountains, and sub-tropical jungle.
After arriving in Aguas Calientes, a shuttle bus will transport you to this magic, sacred, and mysterious town known as Machu-Picchu.
The Vistadome service has large panoramic windows and additional windows in the roof allowing you to enjoy the mountain scenery.
A small meal and hot drink are included with the Vistadome service.
There is also a table in front of you and posh leather seats which are very comfortable with plenty of leg room.
The Vistadome also has air conditioning and heating, leather seats that adjust the body to provide comfort and relaxation during the
entire trip, and a traditional show as well as a fashion show to keep you entertained – as if the amazing scenery isn’t enough.
This service allows the visitor to be immersed and feel the Andean culture through its landscapes, music, dance and food carefully prepared with local ingredients.
On-board experience with the best comfort and quality service.
11th Day Orient Express Andean Explorer Train – Cusco / Lake Titicaca (B, L)
| Private Transfer to the Train Station in Cusco. | You will be picked up from your Hotel Foyer at 07:00 for a 20 minute transfer to the Train Station in Cusco. |
| Luxury Andean Explorer Train to Puno / Lake Titicaca | Departs at 07:30 and arrives to Puno at 18:00. An all-inclusive three course lunch is served in route followed by tea time later in the afternoon. |
| Private Transfer in Puno | You will be met at Puno train Station for the approx. 30 minute Private transfer to your Hotel. |
| 5* Titilaka Hotel (Lake Titicaca) | King Rooms – Comprehensive Package (All inclusive) Dinner and Cocktails are served in the Hotel this evening. |
Luxury Orient Express Andean Explorer Train – Cusco / Lake Titicaca
The Andean Explorer is exquisitely decorated in the fine manner of the great Pullman trains of the 1920’s and boasts a full fleet of refurbished coaches including dining cars and an open-air observation bar car, which is unique in South America.
On the journey passengers are served a three course lunch in the dining car followed by coffee served in the observation-bar car. The Andean Explorer runs between Lake Titicaca and Cuzco.
This service, full of romance and style, unites two of Peru’s top tourist destinations.
Restaurant Car Andean Explorer
This spectacular rail journey begins in the city of Puno on the shores of Beautiful Lake Titicaca and travels north to the historic city of Cuzco and vice – versa.
Observation / Bar Car – Andean Explorer Train
On the journey the train makes a gentle descent / ascent to slightly, lower / higher altitudes. One half of the journey showcases the gentler, rolling Andean Plains, where vicuña and alpaca can be seen, while the second half is dominated by the magnificent Andean mountains which tower over the deep valleys of the meandering Huatanay River. While traveling aboard the Andean Explorer, the glass-walled observation car provides the perfect opportunity to view the beautiful scenery.
5* Titilaka Hotel – All-Inclusive
Indulge and immerse in the splendor and spirit of the lake at Titilaka, the first ultra-luxury exploration lodge on Peru’s mystical Lake Titicaca, origin of the great Inca culture. Located on a private peninsula, surrounded by stunning lake scenery, snow-capped peaks, crisp blue skies and intense sunlight reminiscent of Patagonia or the Scottish Highlands.
Luxuriate in modern-day architecture Integrated with the environment for a cozy yet opulent lodge-refuge. The ultimate Lake Titicaca experience.
Each of the lodge’s 18 luxury suites (from 300 sq ft to 500 sq ft) has panoramic lake-views, heated floors, state-of-the-art amenities and spa bathrooms with oversized tubs plus rain showers.
The Experience
After a full-day’s exploration of this astounding remote region, enjoy the privileged vantage that affords a restful refuge.
Contemplate an idyllic sunset as you relish your cocktails on the lodge’s wrap-around terraces
Features:
- Bed and Breakfast
- Overnight in Suites
- In-room housekeeping services three times a day
- Consierge services
- Complimentary Wireless Internet Access
- Oxygen in All Rooms
- Room Service
- Yaku Spa Therapies
Upon arrival at the Lodge, check-in, rest, and enjoy the scenery as you acclimate to the altitude.
Evening cocktails are served from 6.30 pm followed by dinner from 7:30 to 9:30 pm. Then join other guests and interpreters to share highlands experiences and tales.
12th Day All-Inclusive – Choose your Tours and Activities for the Day (B, L, D)
| Morning Tours and Activities | You may choose your Tours & Activities as described in Appendix I. |
| Lunch is Included | Lunch is served at 12:30 followed by free time to rest. |
| Tea Time | Tea is served at 3:00. |
| Afternoon Tours and Activities | You may choose your Tours as Described in Appendix I. |
| Cocktails and Dinner are Included | Cocktails are served at 6:30. Dinner is served at 7:30. |
13th Day Private Colca Canyon Tour (B, L)
| Private Transfer to Colca Canyon. Lunch is Included | Collection from your Hotel Foyer at 07:00. Lunch is Included at a good local Restaurant. |
| Luxury 5* Casitas del Colca Hotel Colca Canyon | Superior King Rooms |
Private Colca Canyon Tour
We will depart at 7:30, crossing 160 Km to the town of Chivay, capital of the Province of Caylloma. At the beginning of our excursion we will enjoy the majestic views of the Misti, Chachani and PichuPichu volcanoes and then approach the National Reserve of “Pampa Cañahuas”, where our transportation will make a short stop to observe the wild Vicuñas (the most important American camel) in its natural habitat. At this point we will be around 3,400 meters above sea level.
We will arrive to “Pata Wasi” (Pata=high Wasi=home) an Andean community at the opposite border of the reserve. Here you might enjoy the natural formation of rocks and the view to the backside of the Misti and Chachani volcanoes. To prevent altitude sickness we will have an original
Andean “Mate de Coca” drink in Sunbay at 3,800 meters above sea level.
Continuing on the road we will pass through “Tocra” over the 4,500 meter high mountains, where we will observe lakes with migrant birds and get pictures of the “Antiplano” (high plains) with its Llamas and Guanacos. Our highest point will be “Pata Pampa” (Pata=high, Pampa=land) located at 4,820 meters, where we’ll observe the volcanoes Ampato, Sabancaya, Hualca-Hualca, Mismi (the source of the Amazon River), and the “Cordillera de Chila”.
When we are getting close to the town of Chivay (3,651 meters) we will start to wonder at the spectacular multicolor view of the terraces of the Colca valley. In Chivay we will drive to our hotel and after occupying our rooms we will have time for lunch, (cost of lunch is included in program).
In the afternoon we will walk to the real Indian Town of Coporaque, where we will visit its traditional main square and – optionally- go on an hike to the hill of the San Antonio ruins, where we will visit a cemetery and have a wonderful view to the terraces of the Canyon (the hike takes about 1 hr.)
Luxury 5* Las Casitas Del Colca
Inspired by its surroundings, Las Casitas del Colca was designed and built to fit in perfectly and harmoniously with the landscape, scattering twenty spacious and private cottages (casitas) throughout the complex. The hotel was constructed to be a refuge of peace and tranquillity, providing the guest a chance to forget about all the worries of everyday life and enjoy the serenity and beauty that the Andes offer.
Las Casitas features luxurious cottage – style villas with private fire place and free Wi-Fi. It offers a spa and an outdoor pool, integrated in the beautiful surroundings of Colca Canyon, marvelous views, a singular hospitable setting, excellent weather, and the height of service you deserve are a few of the delights this hotel offers.
All villas at Las Casitas del Colca are equipped with a minibar and an Ipod Docking Station. The sofa is situated in front of the cosy fire place and the bathrooms feature both indoor and outdoor showers with bathtub. Wellness facilities include a sauna and several massage treatments. A large variety of outdoor leisure activities are available, such as the giant condors spotting, horse riding, hiking or visits to the local alpaca farm.
Guests can enjoy magnificent views at Las Casitas’s restaurant. Dishes are prepared with tasty regional ingredients. The bar is open throughout the day for refreshments and drinks. Room service is also available.
Other features include:
The Stables
There are five beautiful Peruvian paso horses that live in the stables which you can visit and feed.
Horseback riding excursions are also offered along different trails that lead to nearby communities.
The Garden
The hotel is located on 24 hectares, which include an extensive organic garden where a large variety of plants and vegetable are grown, many of which are used in the food offered to the guests. There are also 5 greenhouses set aside for growing vegetables and other flowers. A lovely picnic is offered to all guests in the midst of the flower fields.
The Farm
This hotel has an incredible variety of plant and animal species, and many people visit us just to experience the diversity of birds that can be seen in this region of the country, like the giant hummingbird that feeds on the cantuta flower, regional flower of Arequipa.
Ducks, chickens, turkeys, pigs, rabbits, and Guinea pigs at the farm are also raised on the hotel grounds.
14th Day Cruz del Condor – Private Trasfer to Arequipa (B, L)
| Private Cruz del Condor Tour & onto Arequipa | Collection from your Hotel Foyer at 06:00. (It is best to visit the Condors in the early mornings) Arrive to Arequipa Airport around 16:00. |
| Lunch is Included | Lunch is included at a good local restaurant. |
| 5* Libertador Hotel – Arequipa | Suite |
Private Cruz del Condor
We will have our breakfast very early in the morning (about 6:00 am), so we can leave to the famous “Cruz del Condor” point as early as possible. We’ll arrive to “Cruz del Condor” at approximately 8:00 am. After taking pictures of the majestic Condors, our guide will take you for a short walk near the Canyon.
We will then drive back to Chivay, visiting the traditional town of Pinchollo and the “Antahuilque viewpoint”, where a wonderful 1,500 year old terracing constructed by the Collaguas culture well before the Incas’ time can be observed.
We visit the town of Maca, an Andean community that experienced an earthquake in November of 1991 and the town of Yanque with the most beautiful church in the valley.
We’ll return to Chivay for lunch at a local restaurant (cost of lunch is included in the program and then, onto to Arequipa.
Luxury 5* Libertador Hotel Arequipa
Check into your Hotel the beautiful Hotel Libertador, the only 5 star Hotel in Arequipa.
The Hotel Libertador Arequipa offers a distinguished and warm service, to tourists traveling the Arequipa- Cuzco circuit. Its facilities and location make it an ideal starting point for exploring the Colca Canyon, which is one of the deepest canyons in the world.
The spacious Guest Rooms and Suites offer:
- Internet access
- Heating
- Room service 24 hours a day
- Minibar refrigerator
- Laundry service
- Cable TV and radio
- 220V and 110V electrical current
Additional Services:
- Gift Shop
- The Kuna store – offers a wide variety of gifts, which are indigenous to Peru.
- Gym and sauna – Recently remodeled, new equipment, sauna and massages
- Jacuzzi and swimming pool – available 24 hours.
- Los Montoneros Bar
- Los Robles Restaurant – Where you can enjoy our buffet breakfast (05:00a.m. to 10:30a.m.).
15th Day Free Day – Private Transfer to Airport – Fly Lima & Home (B)
| Free Day in Arequipa | Take the day to enjoy Arequipa (The White City). |
| Private Transfer to Arequipa Airport | At the appropriate time a private transfer to Juliaca Airport. Approx. 20 minutes. |
| Flights to Lima Airport | Flights to Lima depart in the afternoon and evening. |
| Fly Lima & Home | Have a nice flight Home. |
| At this time our services end with your arrival to Lima Airport. | |
Arequipa
Nicknamed the ‘white city’, Arequipa is surrounded by spectacular mountains, including the volcano El Misti. A fascinating feature of the city is its many beautiful buildings made of a light-colored volcanic rock called sillar.
The City Tour of Arequipa is a great way to get to know the impressive beauty of “La Ciudad Blanca”, the White City. The tour includes sites such as the church and square of San Francisco, home of La Compañía de Jesus, colonial homes, the Plaza de Armas and the unforgettable Convent of Santa Catalina, characterized by its narrow streets and different styles and famous in the 16th century.
The Convent of Santa Catalina, perhaps the most fascinating colonial religious building in the country, was until recently home to almost 450 nuns.
