One of the new Seven Wonders of the World, the spectacular Inca citadel of Machu Picchu is situated at an altitude of 2,380 metres on...
Read more >Fly from London (regional connections available) to Santiago with British Airways. (N)
Day 2: SantiagoMorning arrival. Visit the Sky Costanera viewing platform for panoramic views of the city and the Andes. Transfer to the Hotel NH Santiago or similar for 2 nights. Afternoon at leisure. (N)
Day 3: SantiagoMorning tour of the city including the cathedral, the main square and Santa Lucia hill. Afternoon at leisure or optional excursions. (B)
Day 4: Fly to Calama • San Pedro de AtacamaEarly morning flight to Calama and transfer to San Pedro de Atacama for a 2-night stay at Hotel Diego de Almagro. Afternoon excursion to see the sun set over the Valley of the Moon. (B)
Day 5: Atacama desertExplore the spectacular desert landscapes on a full-day excursion, including the Atacama salt flats, where pink flamingoes may be seen, and the little village of Toconao, built of white volcanic stone. A visit will also be made to an Atacameña farm to learn about daily life and traditions. (B)
Day 6: Salar de Uyuni, BoliviaA long full-day 4×4 drive to Uyuni, via a striking landscape of snow-capped peaks, volcanoes, geysers and mineral-rich lakes, such as the emerald-green Laguna Verde and red Laguna Colorado, home to rare flamingoes. Stay for 2 nights on the edge of the salt flat at Luna Salada, an extraordinary hotel constructed using blocks of salt. (B, L, D)
Day 7: Salar de UyuniA full-day 4×4 tour exploring the world’s largest salt flat and its stunning scenery. Visit the salt museum in Colchani, Ojos de Agua and Inka Wasi island, located in the heart of the salar and covered in giant cacti. After lunch, discover the ancient Coquesa mummies on the slopes of the Tunupa volcano. (B, L, D)
Days 8-9: Fly to La PazTransfer to Uyuni and fly to La Paz, a bustling city with a dramatic setting. Stay for 2 nights at Hotel Presidente. The following morning take a city tour, including the colonial centre, the witch doctors’ market and a cable car ride for bird’s-eye views. Afternoon at leisure. (B)
Day 10: Lake Titicaca • Puno, PeruTransfer by road to the shores of Lake Titicaca. Discover the cultural heritage of the Aymara people at the Andean Roots Eco Village and see how reed boats are constructed. Take a hydrofoil cruise across the lake to Copacabana, stopping at the sacred Sun & Moon islands to visit the Inca staircase and the Sun Virgins’ Temple. In the afternoon, continue by road to Puno and stay overnight at the José Antonio Hotel. (B, L)
Days 11-12: Fly to Cuzco • Sacred ValleyFly to Cuzco and transfer to the Sacred Valley for a stay of 2 nights at the Hatun Valley hotel. The following morning visit the impressive Inca fortress of Ollantaytambo and the indigenous market town of Pisac. Afternoon at leisure. (B)
Day 13: Machu PicchuTravel by train to Machu Picchu for a guided exploration of the remarkable Inca ruins. Overnight stay at El Mapi Hotel. (B, L, D)
Days 14-15: CuzcoMorning at leisure with the option to revisit the ruins (purchase ticket at time of booking). Afternoon train back to Cuzco. Stay 2 nights at Los Portales Hotel. Morning tour of Cuzco including the San Blas district to explore its sites and beautiful colonial architecture. Afternoon at leisure. (B)
Days 16-17: Fly to LimaMorning at leisure. Fly to Lima for a 2-night stay at the José Antonio Hotel. The following day take a morning tour of colonial and modern Lima, including the historical centre and Huaca Pucllana. (B)
Days 18-19: Fly to LondonDay at leisure or optional excursion to Pachacamac archaeological site and Larco Herrera Museum. This evening fly to London with British Airways, arriving the next day. (B) (N)
Meal basisAs per itinerary – B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner, N: No meals.
Important information Locally escorted tourThis tour is led in each destination en route by a local tour guide.
Discovery tourThis tour is best suited to the hardier traveller as it includes some basic accommodation and some rougher road journeys.
Single supplementFrom £645pp.
Private & tailor-made travelThis itinerary can be taken privately on a date that suits you, for which guideline prices are shown. Alternatively, it can be tailored to your exact requirements. Please call to speak with a Cox & Kings consultant or enquire online
The Jose Antonio Hotel is located in the modern district of Miraflores, 30 minutes drive from the Jorge Chavez International Airport, and close to the major commercial, financial, tourist and cultural centres as well as many excellent restaurants. The hotel offers 84 large guest rooms, a restaurant and a bar. All rooms are equipped with private bathroom, telephone, cable television, air conditioning, safety deposit box, mini-bar and anti-noise windows.
The Hotel Presidente is centrally located in the historical district of La Paz. This hotel offers traditionally decorated rooms, two restaurants including a rooftop restaurant with wonderful views over La Paz, and a leisure centre with pool.
Built out of local volcanic rock, Hotel Diego de Almagro is located a 10-minute walk from the centre of San Pedro de Atacama. Guestrooms are comfortable and simply furnished. Facilities include a large outdoor swimming pool and a restaurant. Features: 99 rooms, swimming pool, restaurant, Wi-Fi. Room Amenities: Television, safe.
The charming Hatun Valley hotel offers an ideal base from which to explore the Sacred Valley, whilst providing a peaceful oasis to appreciate the surrounding mountainous scenery. The property is set within beautifully maintained gardens, full of citrus trees, wildflowers and herbs. Guests can relax in one of the hammocks situated around the gardens or next to the campfire in the evenings. Rooms are simple, but spacious and feature traditional Peruvian textiles and ceramics. The onsite restaurant offers authentic Peruvian cuisine.Features: 24 rooms, restaurant, bar, spa, Wi-Fi.<br>Room amenities: Terrace, air conditioning, phone, hairdryer.
El MaPi, owned by Inkaterra, is located in the village of Aguas Calientes, just a few minutes' walk from the train station and the Machu Picchu bus station. This smart contemporary hotel offer comfortable rooms with modern amenities and an organic spa, located on the top floor of the hotel, with panormanic views over the cloud forest.Features: 130 rooms, restaurant, bar, spa, sauna, Wi-Fi.<br>Room amenities: Television, telephone, safe, hairdryer.
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