PERU - LUXURY JOURNEY 7 DAYS
lima - cuzco - sacred valley - machu picchu - CUZCO - Lima

A mega-diverse country of wonders and possessor of an ancient legacy and past. They say there is a Peru for every person. Allow yourself to be amazed by the coastal vestiges of its Pre-Incan past. Extend your stay to visit Iquitos and Puerto Maldonado are the gateways to its Amazon and astounding biodiversity: enviable landscape and sublime vistas. Living cultures, friendly people, and exquisite food. Every time you visit, Peru just seems to get better.

itinerary & prices

Day 1 Arrive Lima
Upon arriving in Lima, you will be picked up and taken to your hotel.  Our representative will give you a documentation kit with detailed program explanation. Luggage and hotel registration assistance will be offered.  Overnight at BELMOND MIRAFLORES PARK HOTEL.

Day 2 Lima - Half day Lima City tour (4.5 hrs) (B)
Visit some of the most interesting places in Lima. You will start with an icon that represents the ancient Lima culture: the Huaca Pucllana, an important archeological site located in Miraflores. Then, you will head to the Historic Center and, upon arrival, you will visit the Casa de Aliaga -an ancient house that belonged to conquistador Jeronimo de Aliaga y Ramírez- where you will feel the energy of Lima’s vice r oyal and republican eras. This residence is still inhabited by direct descendants of de Aliaga himself. You will finalize the tour with a toast for art at Hotel B -located in the bohemian district of Barranco- which has a wide variety of pieces. During your visit, you will be able to get refreshed with an exquisite cocktail. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 3 Lima - Cuzco by flight/ drive to Sacred Valley (B)
Breakfast. At schedule time transfer to the airport to board the flight to Cuzco city.
Suggested flight LA2009 LIM/CUZ Departure 0900 – Arrival 1034 – not included and is charged extra
ARRIVE CUACO & TRANSFER TO THE SACRED VALLEY
Upon arrival in Cuzco one of our representatives will meet you and then you will be transferred to the Sacred Valley of the Incas. The Sacred Valley allows better acclimatization due to its lower altitude compared to Cuzco city. Have the rest of the day at leisure to rest and get used to the altitude. Overnight at BELMOND HOTEL RIO SAGRADO.

Day 4 Sacred Valley (B)
08:30am - Half day tour of the Archeological sites of Maras & Moray (3.5 hrs)
You will leave your hotel and head to Moray, an Inca archeological site famous for its impressive concentric terraces. There, you will have a guided tour to learn all about these fascinating ruins. Then, you will continue towards Maras, ancestral salt mines where, until today, the finest salt in the world is extracted. The area looks like a mosaic of terraces and ponds, offering an unparalleled view to those who love to take amazing photographs. Finally, you will be taken back to your hotel. Enjoy the afternoon at your leisure (you can have a foodie experience at Sacred Valley). Overnight at BELMOND HOTEL RIO SAGRADO.

Optional: 2pm - Half day Native Potatoes & Tuber Wine Experience (5 hrs)$196.00 per person
You will enjoy this ultimate foodie experience that will reveal the incredible Peruvian agro-diversity to you. Located in Chinchero, half way between Cusco city and the Sacred Valley of the Incas, agricultural engineer Manuel Choqque researches and experiments with native potatos and tubers to produce the wildest colored varieties, also seeking to improve their nutritional composition. Mr. Choqque has been recognized as Producer of the Year 2018 by Summum for this important work. Your host will welcome you t o his home, explain his work and present you with a sample of the over 370 varieties of potatos he holds in his repository. You will also get to taste some of these with a traditional uchucuta sauce, made out of Peruvian hot peppers. Manuel also is innovating with his Andean tuber wines (made of ocas and mashwas) and native potatos’ distillates (vodka). A tasting of these will seal off the experience. Afterwards, you will continue your travel towards your hotel in the Sacred Valley. Inclusions: Transportation, English guide, presentation, explanation, tasting of potatoes and wines.

Day 5 Sacred Valley - Aguas Calientes  by Hiram Bingham train (BLD)
Your luggage will be taken to your hotel in Cusco, please indicate if there is something valuable, fragile, medicines and review that the luggage is in good conditions; if not reported, we are not taking responsibility of any loss/damage. Due to restrictions, you can only take an overnight/carry-on sized luggage on the train.                              

At proper time, you will be transfer from your hotel to Ollantaytambo station to board the Hiram Bingham train. 

Morning Machu Picchu Tour with HIRAM BINGHAM Train - (2.5hrs)
You will visit one of the most important tourist destinations in the world: Machu Picchu. Your excursion starts aboard the Hiram Bingham train towards the town of Aguas Calientes, also known as Machu Picchu Pueblo. The natural beauty of the surroundings makes the train ride the best way to start your visit. The Belmond Hiram Bingham train not only makes this possible, it turns a magical journey into an unforgettable experience, with personalized service that takes care of every detail on your trip. Once on board, the maître will invite you to a gourmet lunch. Upon arrival, you will begin the ascent to the ruins at a shared bus, this bus trip takes 25 minutes.  This visit will, without a doubt, be one of your most memorable experiences. After you reach the top, you will take a tour of Machu Picchu, learning the history and mysteries of one of the Seven Wonders of the World. And, with amazing scenery all around, you will surely have more than one spectacular photo-op.  

Later check in at the hotel which is located within walking distance from the exit of Machu Picchu citadel, to enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure. Overnight at BELMOND SANCTUARY LODGE.

Day 6 Machu Picchu - Cuzco by train (BD)
You will have the morning free (Optional second entrance $91.00 per person)
You can visit Machu Picchu for the second time, this time to walk on your own, relax in the place or take impressive photos or hike Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain.

In the afternoon, you can enjoy of an afternoon tea at Belmond Sanctuary Lodge, part of the inclusions of Hiram Bingham train. At proper time, you will descend to the town by shared bus to board the Hiram Bingham train for the return journey. You will enjoy a gourmet dinner on board. Upon your arrival, you will be transferred from Ollantaytambo train station to your hotel in Cuzco.

Train Aguas Calientes-Poroy: Hiram Bingham. Overnight at BELMOND MONSATERIO HOTEL.

Day 7 Cuzco - Lima by flight/ Depart Lima
At the scheduled time, you will be transferred to the airport for your flight back to Lima.

Suggested flight LA2040 CUZ/LIM Departure 1320 – Arrival 1450 – not included & charged extra

Optional: You can enhance your experience by adding this optional tour for $272.00 per person.
09am- Half day - City tour of Cuzco/ Sacsayhuaman with a toast in Ananay hotel(4hrs)
You will leave your hotel to do a City Tour of Cusco, also known as the Imperial City and declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. You will begin your tour in the Koricancha Temple, an ancient Inca palace and center of worship of the Sun God, on which the Dominican order built a church, which remains standing until today. Then, you will tour the Plaza de Armas, where you will visit the Cathedral, the most important temple in the city. You will continue ascending to the Sacsayhuaman Fortress, an imposing sample of Inca military architecture. Afterwards, you will head to the Ananay Manco Capac Hotel, where you will enjoy a toast to close your city tour. Finally, you will return to your hotel.
Includes: English guide, transport to and from the hotel, entrance fee, complementary drink and canapés, bottle of water during transfers. Restrictions: Koricancha closed on Sunday mornings, explanation will be given outside.

Highlights:
-Luxury Belmond properties
-Luxury Hiram Bingham train (subject to its schedule/ operations)
-Special private services

Single room supplement is extra $2,084
Internal airfare Lima - Cuzco - Lima is extra approximately $255.00 per person and is subject to change unless tickets are issued.

Blackout dates: Holy Week (March 29th to April 5th), Inti Raymi (the week of June 24), Independence Day celebrations (Week of July 27th, 28th ,29th and 30th), November 1st, Christmas and New Year’s (December 23rd – 31st and January 1st).

INCLUSIONS
• Accommodations as listed or similar
• Meals as indicated
• Train fare as applicable
• Transfers - arrival & departure
• Sightseeing as indicated with English-speaking local guides
• Entrance fees to monuments and included features

EXCLUSIONS
• Personal expenses, International & internal airfare, Visa fees
• Customary gratitude to your guide and driver.