ITINERARY

DAY 1: LIMA

Upon your arrival, reception at the airport and transfer to your hotel. Overnight at Selected hotel.

Meals: None

DAY 2: CITY TOUR

Our City Tour around the City of Kings will begin in a local market, San Isidro Market where you will get to know and taste Peruvian typical products such as custard apple, aguaymanto, camu camu and many more.
You will next head for Lima Historic Center, where you will visit the most representative places such as the Main Square, the Government Palace and Lima’s Cathedral, and then you will enter the famous catacombs of San Francisco Church.
Our next stop will be the bohemian district of Barranco, where you will have a delicious lunch of Creole Food in the Peruvian tavern Isolina, considered by Summum 2015 as the best new restaurant in Lima.
Following our tour, you will walk through this district, knowing the famous Bridge of Sighs, which inspired singer Chabuca Granda, then you will visit a local roastery, Tostaduria Bisetti, where you will learn the secrets of Peruvian coffee and taste a delicious organic coffee.
At night¸ you will have the opportunity to learn about the Pisco, Peru’s National Drink and enjoy a delicious tasting of Pisco and Peruvian Chocolate.

Meals: Buffet Breakfast, tasting fruits in the market of San Isidro, Lunch at the Peruvian Tavern Isolina and Pisco and Chocolate Tasting.

DAY 3: LARCO MUSEUM

After breakfast, we will pick you up from your hotel and head for one of the most beautiful museums of Peru, Larco Museum, famous for its Erotic Pottery collection, pieces of ceramic and a fine collection of gold and silver from Ancient Peru.
Returning to Miraflores, lunch at the Amaz Restaurant, where you will taste delicious dishes of the Peruvian Amazon. Then you will visit the Malecón, the Love Park and Larcomar, where you will have some time to stroll and buy souvenirs.
At the night, dinner at the Restaurant Huaca Pucllana renowned restaurant that offers delicious Peruvian gastronomy and unique view of this archaeological center

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch at the Restaurant Museo Larco and dinner at the Restaurant Huaca Pucllana

DAY 4: CUSCO – SACRED VALLEY

After your Breakfast, we pick you up from your hotel and take you to the Lima Airport in time for your flight to Cusco.
Upon arrival into the Incan Empire of Cusco, We will then take you to the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Along the way, we will make a number of stops at some stunning photographic view points and fascinating places. One of the stops will be at a Llama and Alpaca Farm, where you will get up close and personal with these wonderful creatures and even be able to feed them! The farm also produces high quality pieces from the wool. We will then continue through the valley, until we reach "La Hacienda Huayocari", a private Hacienda, where we will have lunch. After lunch, we will take you to your hotel.

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

DAY 5: MARAS, MORAY & PERUVIAN PASO HORSEBACK RIDING

In the morning, your private tour guide and driver will take you off the beaten path to Maras, a typical Andean village. Here you will walk through the streets and get a sense that you are walking during the time of the Incas.
Next, we will drive you to the incredible circular terraces of Moray, which were used as an Incan laboratory to acclimatize crops. After Moray, you will have a nice picnic lunch with a great view of the snowcapped mountains at a nearby location. Following lunch, you will have an opportunity to visit the salt terraces of Maras to see and learn about an ancient pre-Incan method of producing salt.
After this visit, you will have a short 1 hour trek to the Vilcanota River where our Peruvian Paso Horses will be waiting to take us for a 2 hours Riding Adventure in the Sacred Valley. This noble animal, unique in its breed, gives a very smooth and elegant ride where no experience is needed. After the tour we will transfer you back to your hotel.

Meals: Breakfast and Picnic

DAY 6: OLLANTAYTAMBO –MACHU PICCHU

In the morning, your tour guide will pick you up from your hotel for your private tour of Ollantaytambo, You will be invited to enter one of these houses to observe the building and the way in which the people used to live.
After the tour we will take you to the train station of Ollantaytambo, where you will have one hour and a half train journey through spectacular scenery to Aguas Calientes. Upon your arrival, you will enjoy exquisite Andean or international cuisine at Tinkuy Restaurant, with wonderful views of Machu Picchu.
Then, you will visit the breathtaking ruins of Machu Picchu, “The Lost City of the Incas” You will learn about the history and visit the remarkable temples of the Sun and the Condor. You will also see aqueducts and houses, while learning some interesting facts about the Sacred Incan Terraces. After a nice sunset, you will return back to Aguas Calientes.

Meals: Breakfast, and Lunch

DAY 7: SECOND TOUR OF MACHU PICCHU

Today, you have opportunity to revisit Machu Picchu together with your private tour guide and enjoy one of the many short trekking options, such as the one to the Sun Gate for an impressive view of Machu Picchu or a visit to the Incan Bridge, a secret entrance for the Incan Army.
After you have enjoyed Machu Picchu for the second time, we will take you back to Aguas Calientes, where you will have lunch at Chullpi Restaurant, one of the best restaurants in the town that Highlights Peruvian and regional products.
After lunch, you will board the Vistadome Train to Ollantaytambo. Upon arrival to the train station, we will transfer you to your hotel in the Sacred Valley.

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

DAY 8: PISAQ RUINS AND AMARU COMMUNITY

Today we will take you to visit the Sacred Valley of the Incas. First of all, we will take you to Pisaq, which has a large daily market full of goods for both tourists and locals. You will then have the opportunity to visit the incredible Pisaq Ruins, which were built in a strategic position overlooking the valley and now providing stunning scenery while you walk by marvels such as, a Sun Temple, a cemetery, water ducts and agricultural terraces.
After you have explored Pisaq, you will have the opportunity to visit the Andean community of Amaru, where you will experience the daily life of a typical mountain community and observe how the people weave textiles, such as belts and blankets, and how they grow and harvest their produce. You will also have an opportunity to taste the different types of delicious Andean potatoes and corn, and experience a truly local and tasty lunch.
To finish the visit, you will participate in the ceremony in honor of the "Pachamama" or Mother Earth. After your tour, we will drive you to your hotel in Cusco where you will have the rest of the evening to relax.

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

DAY 9: CUSCO CULINARY EXPERIENCE AND CITY TOUR

In the morning, your tour guide and driver will meet you at your hotel to take you to the San Pedro Market, where you will see a wide variety of goods including, the vast different kind of potatoes, corn, meat, cheese, fruits, etc.
Afterwards, you will be taken to our the Cusco Culinary Cooking Studio, located in the center of Cusco where our Peruvian Professional Chef will show you how to prepare the most popular and tasty dishes of Peru, including refreshing drink, appetizer, main course, dessert and, of course, the famous Pisco Sour. After your Peruvian cooking class, you will visit the well-known and beautiful temple of Sacsayhuaman, which continues to be a very important religious and ceremonial site for the Incan culture. As part of your city tour, you will also visit Cusco Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage site, located in Plaza de Armas, the main square. Your tour will then take you to the Temple of the Sun, “Qoricancha”, located on the main Avenida El Sol (Avenue of the Sun). This Incan site was one of the most worshipped and respected temples of the city. After that, we will take you back to your hotel where you will have the rest of the afternoon to spend at your leisure.
At night gourmet dinner at the elegant MAP Café Restaurant, located in the middle of the colonial patio of the Museum of pre-Columbian art of Cusco and winner of “Traveler Choice 2016”

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner at Map Café Restaurant

DAY 10: ANDEAN EXPLORER TRAIN TO PUNO

We will pick you up from your hotel to take the Belmond Andean Explorer train, renowned as the best luxury train in South America, an observatory car, allowing you to take in the majestic landscapes while enjoying the typical music and dances of the Peruvian highlands. You will have the pleasure of sleeping 1 night in this amazing train and enjoy the fabulous Peruvian gastronomy.

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch, Dinner

DAY 11: UROS AND TAQUILE ISLANDS

Breakfast in the train, at you arrival in Puno, transfer to your hotel.
At 7 am you will go to the pier to take a motorboat on Lake Titicaca, the highest navigable lake in the world, to get to the complex of floating islands of the UROS built with a sole material abundant in the area, the cattail and inhabited by Quechua-speaking natives.
After a lovely boat ride, you will arrive to Taquile Island, a place hosting the best weavers of Ancient Peru and the only indigenous community which remains practically intact.
Lunch and transfer to your Hotel.

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

DAY 12: SILLUSTANI- LIMA

At the agreed time, and on the route to the airport of Juliaca, you will visit Sillustani, one of the largest necropolis of the world. A place surrounded by a landscape of striking beauty, which stands out for its enormous “chullpas” (a sort of stone towers), built up by Collas and Incas to bury their dead. The most impressive towers were built for the important chiefs and priests. It is a magic place that enfolds you with its charm and energy. Flight to Lima. International connection

Meals: Breakfast

PRICE

INCLUDED

• Permanent Assistance
• A Professional English Speaking Tour Guide
• All transfers and transportation with private van
• All Meals mentioned in the itinerary
• All site and attraction entrance tickets
• All Excursions and Tours in Private Service
• Domestic Flights Lima – Cusco and Juliaca – Lima
• All Accommodation at Carefully Selected Hotels
• 3 nights of accommodation in Lima
• 2 nights of accommodation in Cusco
• 3 nights of accommodation in Valle Sagrado
• 1 night of accommodation in Aguas Calientes
• 1 night of accommodation in Puno
• 1 night of accommodation, Train Andean Explorer, Route Cusco- Puno
• Round Trip Vistadome Train, Route Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes Ollantaytambo
• Round Trip Bus Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu - Aguas Calientes

NOT INCLUDED

• Travel Insurance
• Extra expenses
• Excess baggage
• Tips
  * Optional Huayna Picchu Hike

3 STAR HOTELS

Casa Andina Standard Miraflores Centro Hotel
Lima

Casa Andina Standard Miraflores Centro Hotel is a practical and comfortable hotel located in the main tourist area of Lima: the distric of Miraflores. Just a 40-minute drive away from the airport, this hotel is close to Parque Kennedy, Larcomar Mall, and the most renowned restaurants of the city.

This hotel has 58 rooms between Traditional and Superior rooms distributed over 6 floors, all accessible by elevator. Some of the free services are: free Wi-Fi in all common areas and rooms, internet center, and parking.

Furthermore, you will be able to enjoy an American breakfast buffet with different kinds of seasonal fruit, cereal, different kinds of tasty cheese and ham, and much more.

La Casona de Yucay Hotel
Sacred Valley

La Casona de Yucay Hotel is surrounded by magnificent mountains, it will surprise you with spectacular views and beautiful gardens where you can relax and feel the magic of the Sacred Valley.

Casa Andina Standard Machu Picchu Hotel
MachuPicchu

Casa Andina Standard Machu Picchu hotel is a modern and friendly hotel strategically located in Aguas Calientes to go to the Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu. The hotel has 53 new and comfortable rooms with impeccable basic finishings that will allow you to rest and replenish your energy to enjoy the tour of the citadel.

The Casa Andina Standard Machu Picchu hotel stands out for its spectacular view of the Vilcanota River, giving the restaurant and some of its rooms a special atmosphere.

Casa Andina Standard Cusco Plaza Hotel
Cusco

Casa Andina Standard Cusco Plaza hotel is located just one block away from Cusco’s Plaza de Armas [Main Square]. From here you can easily access the best places at this destination such as: the Cathedral of Cusco, the Plaza del Cusco and the main restaurants of the city.

It has 38 rooms between Traditional and Superior rooms distributed over 4 floors, all accessible by elevator. This hotel offers Wi-Fi Internet access, a laundry, an ATM, and an internet center. In addition, you will be able enjoy a full American breakfast buffet.

4 STAR HOTELS

Casa Andina Premium Miraflores Hotel
Lima

With an imposing facade, Casa Andina Premium Miraflores offers all the services and amenities that guests need. It’s located just 15 minutes away from Downtown Lima, the Plaza de Armas (Lima’s Main Square), and 10 minutes away from the waterfront of Miraflores where you can admire the beaches of the city.

This hotel with its 148 rooms with contemporary decor and with touches of Lima is a perfect place to stay for all travelers. After a long day touring Lima, you can enjoy its heated pool or you might want to relax in its Spa. In addition, you can enjoy Peruvian traditional and gourmet cuisine in its restaurant – bar.

Casa Andina Premium Cusco Hotel
Cusco

Casa Andina Premium Cusco is located in a beautiful sixteenth century house. Its colonial interior courtyards and finishing touches of that era will make you experience an authentic Cusco experience, in a space full of beauty and history.

This hotel is located just 4 blocks away from the Plaza de Armas, an ideal place to start guided cultural tours to the most famous tourist places of the city such as the Cathedral of Cuzco or the Santo Domingo Convent, and to discover the charms of Downtown Cusco.

It has 93 rooms that are characterized by a personalized service and that have all the comforts that guests may need: free Wi-Fi, a restaurant and bar, concierge service, among others.

Casa Andina Premium Puno Hotel
Puno

Casa Andina Premium Puno hotel is nestled on the shores of Lake Titicaca. It’s spectacularly located and has breathtaking views of the highest navigable lake in the world.

With 45 100% non-smoking rooms with an internet center, WiFi, restaurant, lobby/bar, room service, concierge, among other services.

  Sumaq MachuPicchu Hotel
Machu Picchu

Privileged located at the Urubamba River and only 20 minutes from the famous Machu Picchu Archaeological Site, this 5-star hotel offers comfort, elegance and relaxation, in Andean Design. Free WiFi access is available.

Sumaq Machu Picchu Hotel offers spacious, luxurious rooms with a seating area. All include a cable TV and are equipped with heating. Some rooms feature a private balcony with views over the mountains and the Urubamba River.

Peruvian Gastronomy is served at the à la carte Qunuq Restaurant. In addition, guests can have their drinks at the Suquy Cafe & Bar.

For total relaxation, guests can treat themselves with a visit to Aqlla Spa. Sumaq Machu Picchu also offers massage services.

Located in Machu Picchu Town and free private parking is possible on site.

Sol y Luna Lodge & Spa
Sacred Valley

In charming bungalows with Peruvian decor, Sol & Luna Lodge Spa features a spa, a gym and a sauna. It offers rooms with free Wi-Fi Overlooking the Urubamba’s Valley. There is a restaurant decorated with traditional Andean themes, rooms at Sol & Luna are fitted with stylish furnishing. A buffet breakfast is served daily. Peruvian specialties and international dishes can be enjoyed at the property’s restaurant. Guests can enjoy several beauty treatments at the spa, which features a sauna and a fitness center. Yoga and Tai Chi lesson are provided, and bikes can be rented to explore the valley.

5 STAR HOTELS

Hotel B
Lima

Hotel B is located in Barranco neighbourhood, which is a great choice for travellers interested in city walks, restaurants and culture.

The hotel offers elegant accommodation with free Wi-Fi in Lima. Breakfast and afternoon tea are included and a restaurant is featured on site. Guests at this design hotel are provided 24/7 room service.

Providing a tranquil environment, the suites and studios in B Arts feature flat-screen cable TVs, iPod docking stations, and private bathrooms.

Tambo del Inka a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa
Sacred Valley

Tambo del Inka, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa is located in the Sacred Valley of Urubamba between Cusco and the Machu Picchu Historical Sanctuary, is the only hotel in the valley with a private train station. From which you can start your journey to the famous Inca citadel.

The elegant rooms feature native fabrics and local design, and have private balconies with views of the natural surroundings. All feature an LCD TV, iPod docking station, and exclusive marble bathrooms. Facilities include a pool and spa.

Hawa restaurant serves delicious new Andean cuisine made with organic, homegrown ingredients. Kiri bar and terrace serves light snacks and cocktails, and guests can enjoy a daily breakfast buffet.

Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel
Machu Picchu

Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel is located in Aguas Calientes, is a colonial-style property that offers massage sessions and Andean sauna.

The spacious rooms feature tiled floors and seating areas, and are decorated with Andean tapestries, boast beds with cotton sheets, alpaca blankets and canopies. Buffet breakfast and a la carte dinner are included in the rates.

There is a restaurant that offers Andean cuisine overlooking the Vilcanota River.

Guests at Inkaterra Machu Picchu can enjoy guided walks around the area, reading a book from the lounge library by the fireplace or browsing in the gift shop.

Belmond Monasterio Hotel
Cusco

Belmond Hotel Monasterio is a former monastery dated from 1592, offers luxurious colonial-style accommodation set around a courtyard. It is situated in Cusco's lively historical city centre and 2 blocks away from Plaza de Armas Square.

Religious art cover the walls of Belmond Hotel Monasterio. Rooms are equipped with cable TV, free WiFi, and an iPod docking station. Oxygen enriched rooms are also available.

Dining options at Belmond Hotel Monasterio include Tupay and Illariy Restaurants where Andine cuisine and breakfast are served. Fine wines are ordered in the lobby bar and room service is available. All guests are welcomed with fresh fruit and coca tea.

Titilaka Hotel
Puno

Titilaka Hotel is located right in front of Titicaca Lake, boasts chic decor, an on-site restaurant with regional and international cuisine and rooms with free Wi-Fi. You can enjoy a lake view from all the rooms. All rates include breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

At Titilaka you will find a 24-hour front desk and a bar. Other facilities offered at the property include luggage storage.