Train to Machu Picchu
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Train to Machu Picchu
Itinerary
Fly to Lima
Fly from London (regional connections available) to Lima and transfer to the Casa Andina Premium Miraflores. (N)
Meal basis: As per itinerary – B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner, N: No meals.
Lima
Take a half-day city tour, including Casa Aliaga, the oldest colonial mansion in Lima, and the architectural masterpiece of San Francisco monastery. (B)
Fly to Arequipa
Fly over the Andes to Arequipa, a city of white buildings and colonnaded plazas surrounded by ice-capped volcanoes. Transfer to the Costa del Sol Wyndham for 2 nights. (B)
Arequipa
Full-day city tour, including the beautiful Santa Catalina convent, which dates from the 16th century, and the Juanita Mummy Museum. (B, L)
Colca Canyon
Drive into the Andes towards Colca Canyon (approx 4 hours, partly on unpaved roads, with stops en route). The scenery is breathtaking, with the terraces of the Colca Valley and herds of llamas scattered around. Stay for 2 nights at Aranwa Colca Hotel. (B, L)
Colca Canyon
Early morning excursion to Condor’s Cross to see magnificent condors flying over the canyon. Visit the town of Maca, famed for its pre-Columbian textile. Afternoon is at leisure. (B)
Lake Titicaca
Travel by road to Puno and Lake Titicaca (approx. 6 hours). Stay 2 nights at the GHL Hotel Lago Titicaca on the shore of the lake. (B, L)
Lake Titicaca
Take a full-day tour of the floating Uros reed islands and Taquile Island. (B, L)
Train to Cuzco
Take the stylish Titicaca train to Cuzco (approximately 10 hours). Relax over lunch or with a pisco sour in the observation car as you pass through rolling Andean plains where vicuñas and alpacas may be seen. Overnight at Casa Andina Premium Cuzco. (B, L)
Chinchero - Sacred Valley
Travel by road to the indigenous village of Chinchero to see its Inca terraces and a traditional weaving demonstration. Continue to the Sacred Valley and stay 2 nights at Casa Andina Premium Sacred Valley (or similar). (B, L)
Sacred Valley
Half-day visit to the Inca fortress at Ollantaytambo, an astounding feat of construction and ingenuity. Afternoon at leisure. (B)
Machu Picchu
Drive to Ollanta and take the Vistadome train to Machu Picchu. Tour the spectacular ruins and stay overnight at the Inkaterra Machu Picchu Hotel. (B, L, D)
Cuzco
Morning at leisure or further explore Machu Picchu (purchase ticket at time of booking). Return to Cuzco by rail and transfer to the Casa Andina Premium Cuzco for 2 nights. (B)
Cuzco
Half-day tour of the Inca capital including the San Blas district, the cathedral and the extraordinary Temple of the Sun at Koricancha.
Afternoon is at leisure or take an optional excursion to the Pre-Columbian Art Museum or the ruins of Sacsayhuaman. (B, D)
Fly to London via Lima
Fly to London via Lima. (B)
Arrive London
Arrive in London. (N)
Meal basis: As per itinerary – B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner, N: No meals.
Fly to Lima
Fly from London (regional connections available) to Lima and transfer to the Casa Andina Premium Miraflores. (N)
Meal basis: As per itinerary – B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner, N: No meals.
Lima
Take a half-day city tour, including Casa Aliaga, the oldest colonial mansion in Lima, and the architectural masterpiece of San Francisco monastery. (B)
Fly to Arequipa
Fly over the Andes to Arequipa, a city of white buildings and colonnaded plazas surrounded by ice-capped volcanoes. Transfer to the Costa del Sol Wyndham for 2 nights. (B)
Arequipa
Full-day city tour, including the beautiful Santa Catalina convent, which dates from the 16th century, and the Juanita Mummy Museum. (B, L)
Colca Canyon
Drive into the Andes towards Colca Canyon (approx 4 hours, partly on unpaved roads, with stops en route). The scenery is breathtaking, with the terraces of the Colca Valley and herds of llamas scattered around. Stay for 2 nights at Aranwa Colca Hotel. (B, L)
Colca Canyon
Early morning excursion to Condor’s Cross to see magnificent condors flying over the canyon. Visit the town of Maca, famed for its pre-Columbian textile. Afternoon is at leisure. (B)
Lake Titicaca
Travel by road to Puno and Lake Titicaca (approx. 6 hours). Stay 2 nights at the GHL Hotel Lago Titicaca on the shore of the lake. (B, L)
Lake Titicaca
Take a full-day tour of the floating Uros reed islands and Taquile Island. (B, L)
Train to Cuzco
Take the stylish Titicaca train to Cuzco (approximately 10 hours). Relax over lunch or with a pisco sour in the observation car as you pass through rolling Andean plains where vicuñas and alpacas may be seen. Overnight at Casa Andina Premium Cuzco. (B, L)
Chinchero - Sacred Valley
Travel by road to the indigenous village of Chinchero to see its Inca terraces and a traditional weaving demonstration. Continue to the Sacred Valley and stay 2 nights at Casa Andina Premium Sacred Valley (or similar). (B, L)
Sacred Valley
Half-day visit to the Inca fortress at Ollantaytambo, an astounding feat of construction and ingenuity. Afternoon at leisure. (B)
Machu Picchu
Drive to Ollanta and take the Vistadome train to Machu Picchu. Tour the spectacular ruins and stay overnight at the Inkaterra Machu Picchu Hotel. (B, L, D)
Cuzco
Morning at leisure or further explore Machu Picchu (purchase ticket at time of booking). Return to Cuzco by rail and transfer to the Casa Andina Premium Cuzco for 2 nights. (B)
Cuzco
Afternoon is at leisure or take an optional excursion to the Pre-Columbian Art Museum or the ruins of Sacsayhuaman.
Fly to London via Lima
Fly to London via Lima. (B)
Arrive London
Arrive in London. (N)
Meal basis: As per itinerary – B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner, N: No meals.
The Cox & Kings signature experiences
- Stay overnight at Machu Picchu
- Visit the oldest private colonial mansion in Lima
- Spot majestic condors in Colca Canyon
- Scenic rail journey across the altiplano aboard the stylish Titicaca train
Important information
What's included
- Small group size - average 16 people (max 18)
- 4- & 5-star accommodation
- Experienced local tour manager
- Welcome drink & a farewell dinner
- Flexible-extensions, room and flight upgrades available
- Porterage at hotels
- Inti Raymi & Easter departures
Tour extensions
- Extensions
- Extensions
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