Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Lima
Your driver will meet you at Jorge Chavez International Airport and take you by private car to your hotel in Miraflores, Lima's upscale district. Hotel staff will help with check-in, and you'll settle into your luxury accommodations.
Landmarks/POIs Jorge Chavez International Airport - Day 2
Lima City Tour
After breakfast, a guide joins you for a tour through Lima's historic center. You'll walk through Plaza Mayor, see the Cathedral with its gold interior from the 16th century, then head to the catacombs below Convento de San Francisco. The afternoon takes you to Huaca Pucllana, pre-Inca ruins from around the 2nd century. Lunch and dinner are at upscale restaurants throughout the day.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (At the luxurious Rosa Nautica restaurant), Dinner (At the wonderful Rafael Restaurant)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Lima
- Visit Plaza Mayor de Lima
- Visit 16th century Cathedral of gold
- Tour of catacombs at Convento de San Francisco
- Visit pre-Inca ruins of Huaca Pucllana
Landmarks/POIs Plaza Mayor de Lima Cathedral of Lima Convento de San Francisco Huaca Pucllana - Day 3
Lima to Cusco
Following breakfast, you're driven to the airport for a 55-minute flight to Cusco in the Andes. After checking into The Monasterio hotel, you'll rest for a few hours to adjust to the high elevation. Later, a city tour covers Plaza de Armas, the Temple of the Sun (Koricancha), the Cathedral, and the archaeological sites of Sacsayhuaman, Quenqo, and Puca Pucara. Dinner is at a fine restaurant.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (At one of the finest restaurants in the city)
Included Activities
- Flight Lima to Cusco
- City tour of Cusco
- Visit Plaza de Armas
- Visit Temple of the Sun (Koricancha) and Cathedral
- Visit Sacsayhuaman archaeological site
- Visit Quenqo
- Visit Puca Pucara
Landmarks/POIs Jorge Chavez International Airport Plaza de Armas Koricancha (Temple of the Sun) Cusco Cathedral Sacsayhuaman Quenqo Puca Pucara - Day 4
Cusco to Machu Picchu
You're driven to Poroy train station (about 20 minutes from Cusco) and board the luxurious Hiram Bingham train. Brunch is served while traveling through the Andes. Upon arrival in Aguas Caliente, a specialized guide walks you through Machu Picchu, explaining the buildings and how they align with the sun and moon. You'll stay overnight at the Sanctuary Lodge with dinner included.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Brunch (Served on train with spectacular views of the Andes), Dinner (Fine dinner at Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge)
Included Activities
- Train journey on Hiram Bingham train to Machu Picchu
- Guided tour of Machu Picchu
Landmarks/POIs Poroy Train Station Machu Picchu - Day 5
Machu Picchu to Cusco
Rise early to watch the sunrise over Machu Picchu from the East Gate. Spend the day exploring the site's structures and features at your own pace. Later, the Hiram Bingham train takes you back to Cusco with cocktails and a gourmet dinner service. Your guide meets you at Poroy station and drives you to The Monasterio Hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Cocktails, Dinner (Gourmet dinner served on the return train journey)
Included Activities
- Sunrise viewing at Machu Picchu East Gate
- Exploration of Machu Picchu
- Train journey return to Cusco on Hiram Bingham train
Landmarks/POIs Machu Picchu Poroy Train Station - Day 6
Sacred Valley of the Incas
After breakfast, you head north to the Sacred Valley for a private tour. The Pisac Indian market comes first, then lunch at a restaurant in Urubamba. You'll stop for photos with views of the mountains and local Quechua people with alpacas. Next, you explore the large walled city of Ollantaytambo, and if there's time, check out the traditional town of Chinchero with its handmade crafts. Return to Cusco for dinner at your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Wonderfully prepared local lunch in Urubamba at a fine restaurant), Dinner (At your hotel)
Included Activities
- Private tour of Sacred Valley of the Incas
- Visit Indian market at Pisac
- Visit Ollantaytambo
- Scenic overlooks for photo opportunities
Optional Activities
- Visit traditional town of Chinchero (if time permits)
Landmarks/POIs Pisac Market Pisac Archaeological Site Urubamba Ollantaytambo Chinchero - Day 7
Cusco to Puno
After breakfast, you're driven to the train station for the Trans Altiplano Inca Express heading south to Puno on Lake Titicaca. As the train climbs to 3,860 meters, you'll see vicuñas and alpacas on the plateau. Lunch is served aboard. The route includes a stop at 4,319 meters with panoramic views. Upon arrival in Puno, you're taken to the Libertador hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Delicious lunch served on board the train)
Included Activities
- Train journey on Trans Altiplano Inca Express Train to Puno
- Stop at The Station of the Ray
Landmarks/POIs The Station of the Ray Lake Titicaca - Day 8
Lake Titicaca
After breakfast, you take a boat onto Lake Titicaca, the world's highest navigable lake. You'll visit the 41 floating islands where the Uros people live on man-made islands. Later, travel to Taquile island, 45 km from Puno, inhabited by native Quechuas who are known for hand-woven textiles made primarily by men. Return to Puno for dinner at the Hotel Libertador.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (At the luxurious Hotel Libertador)
Included Activities
- Boat ride on Lake Titicaca
- Visit 41 floating islands
- Visit Uros people and man-made islands
- Visit Taquile island
- View hand-woven textiles and clothes
Landmarks/POIs Lake Titicaca Uros Islands Taquile Island - Day 9
Puno to Lima
After breakfast, you visit Sillustani, pre-Incan burial grounds on the shores of Lake Umayo near Puno. Here you'll see the Chullpas, cylindrical tombs built by the Aymaras for their most important priests. The pre-Incan stonework uses rectangular-edged stones, making it more complex than later Incan construction. From there, you're taken to the airport for your flight back to Lima. After check-in at your hotel (Country Club, Swissotel, Miraflores Park Plaza, or JW Marriot), relax at the health spa before dinner at an upscale restaurant.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (At an internationally renowned restaurant)
Included Activities
- Visit Sillustani pre-Incan burial grounds
- View Chullpas cylindrical mausoleums
- Health spa access at hotel
Landmarks/POIs Sillustani Lake Umayo - Day 10
Departure from Lima
After breakfast and checking out, your driver picks you up and takes you to Cusco airport for your flight to Lima. From there, you'll catch your connecting international flight home.
- Meals
- Breakfast
