Lima lies on the Pacific coast and offers some of Peru's finest museums and monuments, a...
Read more >Fly from London (regional connections available) to Lima with British Airways and transfer to the boutique Atemporal for an overnight stay. (N)
Day 2: Fly to Cuzco • Sacred ValleyMorning tour of Lima’s colonial centre. Afternoon flight to Cuzco and continue to the Sacred Valley for a 2-night stay at the Inkaterra Hacienda Urubamba, offering superb views of the valley. (B)
Day 3: Sacred ValleyVisit the Inca fortress of Ollantaytambo, an astounding feat of construction and ingenuity. Afternoon at leisure or take an optional tour to a local community, the Maras salt flats or the circular terraces at Moray. (B)
Day 4: Machu PicchuDrive to Ollanta and take the Vistadome train to Machu Picchu (or upgrade to the Belmond Hiram Bingham train). Tour the spectacular ruins and stay overnight at the Sumaq / Inkaterra Machu Picchu. (B, L, D)
Day 5: CuzcoMorning at leisure or further explore Machu Picchu (purchase ticket at time of booking). Return by rail to Cuzco and transfer to the Palacio del Inka, a Luxury Collection Hotel, for 2 nights. Upgrade to the Belmond Hotel Monasterio from £145. (B)
Day 6: CuzcoHalf-day tour of Cuzco, including the cathedral and the impressive Inca temple of Koricancha. (B)
Day 7: Luxury train to Lake TiticacaBoard the luxurious Belmond Andean Explorer for a 2-night journey to Arequipa via Lake Titicaca. Relax over lunch as you pass high Andean peaks, mountain streams and cultivated terraces. Stop off at the pre-Incan site of Rachi and watch the sun set over La Raya mountain range. Enjoy a carefully designed three-course dinner with local ingredients and overnight in a bunk-bed cabin (upgrades available). (B, L, D)
Day 8: Lake Titicaca • Luxury train to ArequipaWatch the sun rise over Lake Titicaca before a full-day visit to the floating Uros reed islands and Taquile to discover traditional music and ancient weaving techniques. In the evening, the train continues on its journey. (B, L, D)
Day 9: Arequipa • Fly to LimaWake to spellbinding views of Lake Lagunillas. Visit ancient rock paintings, spot vicuñas and soak up spectacular views of volcanoes and altiplano scenery on the final leg to Arequipa. Brief panoramic tour of the ‘White City’ before flying to Lima for a final night at the Atemporal. (B, L)
Days 10-11: Fly to LondonFly to London with British Airways, arriving the next day. (B) (N)
Meal basis:As per itinerary – B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner, N: No meals.
Important information Luxury tourFeaturing some of the most luxurious accommodation throughout the tour. Prices are based on the standard category, unless indicated otherwise.
Single supplementAvailable on request.
Tailor-made travelFor a price quote based on alternative accommodation standards, to discuss flight options or to tailor this itinerary, please call to speak with a Cox & Kings consultant or enquire online.
Sumaq Machu Picchu Hotel is a modern, comfortable hotel in Aguas Calientes. It is conveniently located opposite the bus stop from which the buses to the ruins depart. The rooms are tastefully furnished and decorated in a contemporary style, while maintaining a Peruvian theme. Facilities include a spa, restaurant and bar, as well as a boutique selling traditional local artefacts.
The Palacio del Inka, part of the Libertador Luxury Collection, occupies the "Casa de los Cuatro Bustos" where Francisco Pizarro once lived and it is ideally located in the historic centre of Cuzco. The hotel offers luxury rooms and suites, a large spa, a restaurant overlooking the main colonial patio, a cafe, and a bar containing an original Inca wall.
Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo is situated in five hectares of cloud forest garden beside the Urubamba river, a five-minute walk from the station at Aguas Calientes. The hotel rooms are spread throughout Andean village-style cottages dotted throughout the gardens, each room offering spacious private bathrooms, phone and large beds. There is a restaurant with views over the river, a cafe & bar and a spa. The beautiful orchid gardens attract a variety of birds and butterflies, creating a tranquil atmosphere, and there is a small organic tea plantation. There are regular buses to the site of Machu Picchu, a journey of 30 minutes. Features: 81 rooms, restaurant, cafe, spa. Room amenities: Safe, en suite bathroom
The Inkaterra Hacienda Urubamba combines contemporary and colonial design with luxurious decor and locally sourced materials. Rooms and public areas all enjoy beautiful views of the Sacred Valley, while the extensive grounds include a vegetable garden, providing ingredients for the gourmet cuisine served in the elegant dining room.Features: 36 rooms & suites, dining room with terrace, bar, spa.<br>Room amenities: Television, iPad, safe, minibar, Wi-Fi.
The latest edition to the Belmond collection in Peru is the only luxury sleeper train in South America, travelling along one of the world's highest rail routes between Cuzco, Lake Titicaca and Arequipa. The 24 stylish en suite cabins combine modern sophistication and period features with traditional Peruvian textures. The cabins range from snug bunk or twin-bedded rooms to luxurious suites with full double beds. Guests can enjoy afternoon tea and three-course gourmet meals created with local ingredients in one of the two dining carriages or sip refreshing cocktails in the elegant piano lounge car. Eye-catching views of lush valleys, dramatic peaks and herds of vicunas and alpacas can be further enjoyed from the observation car featuring a bar and open deck. There are excursions accompanied by expert guides to local sites along the way and an onboard spa. There is a choice of one- or two-night journeys in both directions.If you ...
Atemporal is an intimate boutique property located on a quiet street in trendy Miraflores, near to many of Lima's award-winning restaurants. Set in a beautifully renovated 1940s mansion, it offers nine modern rooms stylishly decorated with artwork and Peruvian artefacts. There is a terrace and small garden for guests to enjoy the homely and relaxed atmosphere, and a complimentary chauffeur service to nearby locations.Features: 9 rooms, 24/7 room service, veranda, garden, Wi-Fi.<br>Room amenities: Television, safe.
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Low season from £3495 per person
High season from £3595 per person
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Prices above are per person in pounds sterling (£), based on two people sharing a twin-room. The prices which were valid at the time of publication, may be subject to change, particularly as a result of variable flight costs. You will be informed of any such changes prior to booking.
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