Peru Rundresa 12 dagar/11 nätter

Lima / Cusco / Sacred Valley / Machu Picchu / Cusco / Puno

DAY 01: LIMA

On arrival in Lima, meet and private transfer to your hotel in Barranco.

(Early check in can be requested but is not included)

Hotel B Relais & Châteaux: Alcoba Standard room
Meals included: None

DAY 02: LIMA

AM/PM PRIVATE Half Day Lima City tour: Cathedral, Santo Domingo Convent and Larco museum.
We will begin the visit to the city with an exploration of Colonial Lima. First, we will stop off at the Main Square, to explore it on foot and admire the exteriors of the Government Palace, the Cathedral, and the City Hall, all examples of Lima’s still-present colonial architectural opulence. We will visit the Cathedral; as walking through its numerous chapels, we’ll discover various architectural styles and learn about the religious history of Peru. We will continue with the visit to Santo Domingo Convent a religious and architectural gem that houses holy paintings, images, and relics of Peruvian saints, as well as written accounts of the endeavors of the Dominican Order across the country. Afterwards, we will head to Larco Museum, an eighteenth-century Viceregal mansion that houses more than 3,000 years of Peru’s pre-Columbian history. The museum boasts a supremely fine collection of gold and silver jewelry and worship paraphernalia. The museum also contains a famous collection of erotic ceramic tomb art that gives insights into various aspects of pre-Columbian sexuality. Finally, we will begin a journey through the streets of modern Lima as head toward the most traditional of the residential zones of the capital: San Isidro, the heart of the city’s financial district; and Miraflores, a perfect spot to enjoy wonderful views of the Pacific Ocean.

The Cathedral of Lima opens every day in the mornings. On Sundays, it is open in the afternoons.
It may be closed during special holidays.

Hotel B Relais & Châteaux: Alcoba Standard room
Meals included: Breakfast

DAY 03: LIMA / CUSCO / SACRED VALLEY

At the coordinated time, private transfer to the airport to take your flight to Cusco.

Flight Latam 2015 Lima – Cuzco 11:10-12:30

On arrival in Cusco, meet and private transfer to your hotel in Sacred Valley.

The rest of the afternoon is at leisure to rest and acclimatize.

Hotel Inkaterra Hacienda Urubamba: Superior Deluxe
Meals included: Breakfast

DAY 04: SACRED VALLEY

PRIVATE Full day tour to Sacred Valley: Pisac Market and Pisac Archaeological Park. Lunch included at Hacienda Sarapampa.
This morning, we will continue the trip toward the Sacred Valley, a few miles farther along, we will reach Pisac, a beautiful place where Incan and Colonial influences have reached a perfect balance and created the unique way of life of the local inhabitants. We will get a chance to explore this quaint town, famous for its artisan markets where we can find extraordinarily fine jewelry and ceramic and textile craftwork. A few miles away, on the slopes of a mountain, which overlooks the Vilcanota River, is the Archaeological Park of Pisac, where we will find andens of different areas and altitudes separated by architectural structures. The most notable of these is the solar calendar (INTIWATANA) that means, “Where the sun is tied”. We will have lunch at a local restaurant.

Hacienda Sarapampa is not open on Sundays.

Hotel Inkaterra Hacienda Urubamba: Superior Deluxe
Meals included: Breakfast and Lunch

DAY 05: SACRED VALLEY

PRIVATE Full day tour to Sacred Valley: Maras’ Salt pans, Moray Archaeological Site and Ollantaytambo Fortress. Lunch at Hacienda Huayoccari.
This morning, we will continue the trip toward the archaeological site of Moray. Used as an agricultural testing ground, the site’s system of circular terraces descends 490 feet (150m) from where we will stand, serving as a perfect testament to the level of advancement achieved by the Incas, who excelled at building masterful constructions in harmony with nature. The journey will continue until we reach the Salt Pans of Maras. The sight of this still-operating salt mine, in use since Incan times, will amaze you with the stark white of the steeply descending salt pans juxtaposed against the green of the surrounding mountain slopes. Then, we will have lunch at Hacienda Huayoccari. Finally, we will visit one of the last remaining Incan towns, Ollantaytambo, which was once fiercely guarded by a massive fortress. We will discover the large archaeological complex of what used to serve as a wayside inn for royal delegations on long journeys. Surviving structures here include multiple walls and towers that were used to protect the citadel from possible invasions.

Hotel Inkaterra Hacienda Urubamba: Superior Deluxe
Meals included: Breakfast and Lunch

DAY 06: SACRED VALLEY / AGUAS CALIENTES / MACHU PICCHU / AGUAS CALIENTES

PRIVATE Full day visit to the Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu departing from the Sacred Valley. Lunch included.
We will pick you up from your hotel at the scheduled time and go to the train station. The comfortable train ride from there to the station at Aguas Calientes is packed full of spectacular vistas <Vistadome Observatory train 203 10:32-12:11>.

On our arrival, we will have lunch in Sumaq hotel.

Then, we will take a bus that will drop us at the admission fee to the citadel of Machu Picchu itself. Unearthed for modernity by Hiram Bingham more than a century ago, Machu Picchu is considered one of the seven wonders of the world. Its architectural beauty, spectacular natural setting, and the energy that radiates from its enigmatic buildings will take your breath away. We will follow in the footsteps of the ancient Incas as we take a tour of the magical citadel led by one of our guides. Finally, we will return to Aguas Calientes.

Hotel Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel: Superior Deluxe
Meals included: Breakfast and Lunch

DAY 07: AGUAS CALIENTES / MACHU PICCHU / AGUAS CALIENTES / CUSCO

06:00-10:00 Second entrance to Machu Picchu without guide (Bus tickets included).
At the coordinated time, we will receive assistance to take our train back to Poroy <Vistadome Observatory train 34 15:20-19:05>.
On arrival in Poroy, meet and private transfer to your hotel in Cusco.

Hotel Inkaterra La Casona: Patio
Meals included: Breakfast

DAY 08: CUSCO

AM/PM PRIVATE Half Day Cusco city tour: San Pedro Market, Qoricancha Inca Temple and Cusco Cathedral.
We will visit the Fortress of Sacsayhuaman, a colossal structure built with huge carved rocks joined with absolute accuracy. This astounding example of the Incan military architecture is, undoubtedly, the greatest architectonic work of Tahuantinsuyo. We will make a short stop at Cristo Blanco, a large statue where we will enjoy a panoramic view of the city. Then, we will explore the San Pedro Market, Cusco’s main street market, inundated with aromas, tastes, sights, and colors of the local products of the Cusco region. Afterward, visit the Qoricancha (which means room of gold in Quechua), a temple dedicated to the Sun god. Legend has it that its inner walls were once completely lined with gold. Finally, will head to Cusco Cathedral. We will take a guided tour to discover the mysteries of it and admire its lovely atria and priceless 17th and 18th century paintings of the Cusco school.

The Qoricancha Temple opens every day in the mornings. On Sundays, it is open in the afternoons.
The Cathedral of Cusco and Qoricancha may be closed during special holidays.

Hotel Inkaterra La Casona: Patio
Meals included: Breakfast

DAY 09: CUSCO

PRIVATE Full day visit to Palcoyo Mountain, the alternative Rainbow Mountain.
Early in the morning, we will begin our adventure by leaving Cusco and driving south on the paved Puno Road. Before arriving at the town of Combapata (3,475 meters / 11,398 feet), we will take a detour to the left and follow a dirt road to the Palcoyo ranger station (4,700 meters / 15416 feet). Here, we will begin our walk to the viewing point located at 5000 meters (16,400 feet) above sea level, where we will have a spectacular view of the three magical summits above the valley that are famous for their multicolored tones. After taking plenty of time to appreciate these alternating layers of brightly colored sediments, ranging from turquoise to orange, red and brown, we will drive to the small village of Checacupe, where the Incas built a bridge as part of their vast network of highways. After lunch, there will be time for a short rest before we board our vehicle for the return journey to the city of Cusco.

We don’t recommend selling it during the rainy season for the safety of the passengers (January to April).

Hotel Inkaterra La Casona: Patio
Meals included: Breakfast and Box Lunch

DAY 10: CUSCO / PUNO

At the coordinated time, private transfer to the train station.
Titicaca Train 20 Wanchaq / Puno 07:50-18:20 <Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays>

SHARED 3 days/2 nights Titilaka Lodge
Upon our arrival at the train station, we will be welcomed by a guests’ services representative. Following our arrival at the hotel, there will be time to rest and enjoy the surrounding views.

Titilaka Lodge: Dawn
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

DAY 11: PUNO

This will be a day filled with activities. We will get up early to see the magnificent sunrise, and after a nutritious breakfast we will visit the famous Uros floating reed islands, on the edge of the Titicaca National Reserve. Here, we will meet one of the indigenous families that live on these unique islands. The Uro-Aymara people are proud of their culture. The menfolk skillfully navigate the waters of the lake on reed rafts, and the women are expert weavers. We will continue our exploration of Lake Titicaca by visiting Taquile Island, where we will learn why their textile art has been declared one of the masterworks of Oral and Intangible Heritage by UNESCO.

Titilaka Lodge: Dawn + FB
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

DAY 12: PUNO / LIMA  

After breakfast and depending on our flight schedule, we can enjoy a short excursion on the way to the airport or choose from a selection of activities in the vicinity of the hotel. During the excursion on the way to the airport, we can visit the mysterious ancestral site of Sillustani, home to the best-preserved group of the ancient burial towers known as “chullpas”. This was once a burial site for the Pre-Inca Pucara, Tiahuanaco and Colla cultures, and later it was used by the Incas to bury their dead. Sillustani is an impressive archaeological site where visitors can learn more about Peruvian history, and this excursion is highly recommended. Our time on and around Lake Titicaca will end at Juliaca airport, or at the train station in the city of Puno.

Flight Latam 2208 Juliaca – Lima 14:00-15:35

Meals included: Breakfast

End of tour