Train to Machu Picchu (Inti Raymi Festival)

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Train to Machu Picchu
Itinerary
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)
Lima
Take a morning 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 overnight. (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 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)
Lake Titicaca
Take a full-day tour of the floating Uros reed islands and Taquile Island. (B, L)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Inti Raymi Festival
Enjoy a full day of ceremonial celebrations in honour of the Sun god. (B)
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)
Fly to London via Lima
Fly to London via Lima arriving the next day. (B)
Arrive London
Arrive 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 train journey across the altiplano & overnight aboard the luxury Belmond Andean Explorer
Important information
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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- Extensions
- Extensions
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