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Lead Price
From £4195pp
Duration
16 days & 15 nights
Itinerary Type
Group Tour
Holiday Type
General Interest
Tour Highlights

Train to Machu Picchu

Machu Picchu is perhaps the most breathtaking archaeological site in the world. Yet Peru also offers a wealth of other magnificent ancient, colonial and scenic sights. Staying in good hotels with great character and with some free time to relax, this tour reveals Peru’s many wonders, including Cuzco and Arequipa, the Colca Canyon, Lake Titicaca and, of course, Machu Picchu.
Dates and prices

Itinerary

YEAR:
DAY 1: Fly to Lima
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Fly to Lima

Fly from London (regional connections available) to Lima with BA and stay for 2 nights at the Casa Andina Premium Miraflores. (N)

DAY 2: Lima
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Lima

Take a morning city tour, including Casa Aliaga, the oldest colonial mansion in Lima, and the architectural masterpiece of San Francisco monastery.  (B)

DAY 3: Fly to Arequipa
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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)

DAY 4: Arequipa
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Arequipa

Full-day city tour, including the beautiful Santa Catalina convent, which dates from the 16th century, and the Juanita Mummy Museum. (B, L)

DAY 5: Colca Canyon
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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 overnight. (B, L)

Accommodation: Aranwa Pueblito Encantado del Colca
DAY 6: Colca Canyon
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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 textiles, and continue 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)

Accommodation: GHL Hotel Lago Titicaca
DAY 7: Lake Titicaca
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Lake Titicaca

Take a full-day tour of the floating Uros reed islands and Taquile Island. (B, L)

Accommodation: GHL Hotel Lago Titicaca
DAY 8: Andean Explorer from Puno to Cuzco
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Andean Explorer from Puno to Cuzco

Take the stylish Belmond Andean Explorer train to Cuzco. Relax over lunch or with a pisco sour in the observation car as you pass through gentle rolling Andean plains where vicuñas and alpacas may be seen. Dinner and overnight on board (bunk-bed cabin). Upgrade to a twin-bed cabin from £125 per person. (B, L, D)

DAY 9: Chinchero to the Sacred Valley
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Chinchero to the Sacred Valley

Disembark the train and 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. (B, L)

DAY 10: Sacred Valley
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Sacred Valley

Half-day visit to the Inca fortress at Ollantaytambo, an astounding feat of construction and ingenuity. Afternoon at leisure. (B)

DAY 11: Machu Picchu
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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)

DAY 12: Sacred Valley
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Sacred Valley

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 3 nights. (B)

Accommodation: Palacio del Inka, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Cuzco , Casa Andina Premium Cuzco
DAY 13: Inti Raymi Festival
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Inti Raymi Festival

Enjoy a full day of ceremonial celebrations in honour of the Sun god. (B)

Accommodation: Palacio del Inka, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Cuzco , Casa Andina Premium Cuzco
DAY 14: Cuzco
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Cuzco

Day at leisure, or take an optional excursion to the Pre-Columbian Art Museum, Awanacancha llama farm or the ruins of Sacsayhuaman before your farewell dinner that evening. (D)

Accommodation: Palacio del Inka, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Cuzco , Casa Andina Premium Cuzco
DAY 15: Fly to London via Lima
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Fly to London via Lima

Fly to London via Lima arriving the next day. (B)

DAY 16: Arrive London
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Arrive London

Arrive London. (N)

Meal basis: As per itinerary – B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner, N: No meals.

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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 train journey across the altiplano & overnight aboard the luxury Belmond Andean Explorer

Important information

Inti Raymi festival
The 14 June 2023 departure coincides with the Inti Raymi festival and has a modified itinerary. It includes a 2-night stay at Colca, the scenic Titicaca train day journey, and a full day of ceremonial celebrations in honour of the Sun god. The 12 June 2024 departure coincides with the Inti Raymi festival and includes a full day of ceremonial celebrations in honour of the Sun god.
Itinerary
The order of the itinerary allows gradual adjustment to the altitude, while taking in the major sights of Peru. There are some early morning starts and long drives. Currently all departures will fly to Peru via Madrid.
Optional upgrades
It is possible to upgrade to the Palacio del Inca, a Luxury Collection Hotel from £145 per person on Day 12 and to Belmond Sanctuary Lodge on Day 11 (please enquire for prices).
Private & tailor-made travel
This itinerary can be taken privately on a date that suits you. Alternatively, it can be tailored to your exact requirements. So, should you want to spend longer in a particular location, or add another experience or destination, we can make all the arrangements for you. Please contact our travel specialists for guideline prices.
Easter departure
The 29 March 2023 departure will spend Easter Sunday at Machu Picchu & Cuzco. The 27 March 2024 departure will spend Easter Sunday at Colca Canyon.
Guaranteed departures
Where a tour date shows ‘Guaranteed departure’, this tour is guaranteed to run. For all other departure dates, once the minimum number of people booked has been reached, this tour is also guaranteed to run. Our sales consultants will be able to advise how many people are booked for your chosen date at the time of enquiry, giving you the confidence to book safe in the knowledge your tour will go ahead.
Dates and prices
Unless otherwise stated, the tour prices and upgrade supplements are all per person in pound sterling, based on two people sharing a twin/double room. The online price is a guideline price; your final quote may differ due to flight availability, and you may be asked to pay a flight supplement.

What's included

  • 4- & 5-star accommodation
  • Internal flights
  • Flexible - extensions, room & flight upgrades available
  • Small group size - average 16 people (max 18)
  • Transfers in air-conditioned vehicles
  • Experienced local tour manager
  • 14 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 2 dinners
  • Guided sightseeing & entrance fees
  • Porterage at airports and stations
  • Inti Raymi+, Easter & Christmas departures

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