Tour

Day 1 - Arrival Lima

Arrive at Lima International Airport by scheduled flight.

After you arrive in Lima’s international airport, your Belmond Insiders' Peru Tour representative will be waiting in the arrivals hall. You will then be taken to your hotel in Lima, which will take around 45 minutes dependent on the traffic conditions.

After you arrive, enjoy the hotel facilities or exploring the tourist district of Lima. You will then have a relaxing night sleep at the Belmond Miraflores Park Hotel.

In : Day 01-17 Out : Day 02-17 1 Ocean View Junior Suite (1 Double)

Check-in from 15:00hs / Check-out at 12:00hs

Overnight at Belmond Miraflores Park.

Meals included: -- / -- / --

Day 2 - Lima / Cusco

At 07:15 in the morning, you will meet your Belmond Insiders' Peru Tour representative in the hotel lobby for your private transfer to Lima Airport for your scheduled flight to Cusco.

Flight LA 2021 from Lima to Cusco. Departure at 10:15hs. / Arrival at 11:45hs. (Suggested flight)

Upon arrival in Cusco, you will be met after luggage collection by the Belmond Insiders' Peru Tour representative and transferred to the Belmond Palacio Nazarenas Hotel.

In : Day 02-17 Out : Day 05-17 1 Junior Suite (1 Double)

Check-in from 14:30hs / Check-out at 12:00noon

You will now have some time to relax and getting accustomed to the high altitude and exploring the fascinating streets by the hotel.

In the afternoon, you will enjoy a sightseeing guided tour of Cusco. From Palacio Nazarenas, visit the Cathedral backing the beautiful plaza and see the fascinating religious artwork. After this, visit the Santo Domingo Temple & Koricancha, which was the most important religious building for the Incas. The temple was devoted to the Sun god before being transformed into a Dominican Church by the Spanish colonists.

Overnight at Belmond Palacio Nazarenas

Meals included: Breakfast / -- / --

Day 3 - Cusco

Starting at 09:30, you will enjoy a morning guided tour of the nearby archeological sites.

You will first visit Tambomachay, which is an ancient complex about 9km from Cusco city. The site was built on a hill around a spring said to have been worshipped by the Incas. It’s thought that the area was “The Bath of the Inca” and may have been a spa resort for elite Inca leaders. The water still flows today through the terraced rocks and aqueducts. There is also a festival held here every August.

After this, you will visit Qenqo. This is an ancient labyrinth of staircases and channels that were carved into a rocky hilltop. There is then a fascinating sacrificial altar at its centre. Qenqo is believed to have been the site of many Inca rituals, as well as a place of storage for the chicha (fermented maize beer) used in the ceremonies.

You will now continue to the impressive pre-Incan fortress of Sacsayhuaman. Enjoy exploring the structure but also the panoramic view of Cusco city. Sacsayhuaman itself boasts impressive Incan masonry that was mysterious to the Spanish conquistadors. The walls are over 9m (30ft) tall and weigh up to 125 tons.

You will now return to your hotel or you can walk from Sacsayhuaman to Cuzco city.

After this, we will visit the Museum of Pre-Columbian Art. See some fantastic examples of ancient art, including unique pottery and gold artifacts.

Enjoy exploring the streets of Cuzco, which offer some of the most historically fascinating walks found in any city. The streets are often lined with incredible Incan walls built of giant granite blocks. The Spanish often used these blocks to build the foundations of their new city.

You will walk to the San Blas district, which is one of the most traditional neighborhoods of Cuzco. This is also one of the most relaxed and attractive sections of the city. The district is only two blocks away from the Plaza de Armas (the main square) and Palacio Nazarenas. See the district’s narrow, winding streets and colonial-style houses. Historically, the area was known for the artisans and craftsmen skilled in metalwork, pottery, painting and carving. The district today is known for its fantastic art displays, exhibitions, vibrant bars and restaurants.

Overnight at Belmond Palacio Nazarenas

Meals included: Breakfast / -- / --

Day 4 - Cusco / Sacred Valley / Cusco

Starting at 09:30 in the morning, you will be enjoying a full day tour of the Sacred Valley. (Approx 7hrs).

While in the Sacred Valley of the Incas, explore the lush green slopes lining the Urubamba River. Not just a beautiful area, the valley is extremely fertile with terraces lining the area. There are many Incan and pre-Incan archaeological sites dotting the area.

You visit a small small Andean Indian village high on the plains called Chinchero. See some fantastic views of the Sacred Valley and the distant snow-capped peaks. You will visit the Nilda Callañaupa textile workshop and have a relaxed master class on traditional Andean weaving techniques.

Your host in Chinchero: Nilda Callañaupa

Nilda grew up in Chinchero and organized weaving exhibitions and workshops in several universities in the USA. Nilda is also the founder and director of the Center for Traditional Textiles of Cusco.

After this, you will continue to the Hotel Rio Sagrado within the Sacred Valley. Enjoy the flower-filled gardens that stretch down to the Urubamba River and beautiful views. Here, we will enjoy a lunch with dishes based on fresh produce from the surrounding farms.

Before Lunch: Experience a “Payment to the Earth” Ceremony

This is a custom performed by indigenous Andean cultures today. Led by a shaman, it consists of laying out small amounts of native Andean cereals, grains and fruits, along with coca leaves, as offerings. The ceremony ends with the ritual burning of the offerings so that they can return whence they came, rising into the sky while any remaining ashes are buried in the earth to complete the cycle.

You will now visit the impressive Ollantaytambo, which is both a great Incan fortress and a town. This is one of the oldest continuously occupied settlements in the Americas. You will also visit th fortress itself with giant boulders and stone doorways.

You will climb the stone steps to see the incredible citadel perched on the mountainside. From here, the view down the valley is spectacular and you can also marvel at the huge, pink-granite monoliths that form the Temple of the Sun.

Return to your hotel in Cuzco.

Overnight at Belmond Palacio Nazarenas

Meals included: Breakfast / Lunch / --

Day 5 - Cusco / Machu Picchu

Today is often the much anticipated journey to Machu Picchu to explore this incredible Incan monument. Discovered for the outside world in 1911, Machu Picchu continues to amazon visitors and experts alike. The incredible structure is now classed as one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.

To reach Machu Pucchu, you will be escorted to Poroy station where you travel aboard the luxurious Hiram Bingham train. Enjoy a light, early lunch on board.

Train departs at: 09:05hs. / Arrival: 12:24hs.

When you arrive in Aguas Calientes station at the foot of the monument, there is a 25-minute bus ride that takes you to the Incan citadel. Here, your private guide is waiting for you for a full afternoon of exploration.

Enjoy exploring the ruins with your private guide as you imagine the priests, craftsmen and servants who resided in this seemingly uninhabitable citadel.

Belmond Sanctuary Lodge In : Day 05-17 Out : Day 06-17 1 Deluxe Mountain View room (1 Double)

Check in: 13:00hs / Check out: 11:00hs

Dinner is served at the hotel.

Overnight at Belmond Sanctuary Lodge.

Meals included: Breakfast / Lunch on board / Dinner

Day 6 - Machu Picchu / Cusco

After an early breakfast, enjoy an extended visit to Machu Picchu and its surrounding complexes on your own. Only entrances to the citadel (first shift) and Huayna Picchu are included.

You also have the option of an early hike to Huayna Picchu, which is the mountain behind Machu Picchu. Entrances for this hike are limited per day and have to be purchased in advance. Huayna Picchu opens in two shifts, 07:00hs and 10:00hs (subject to availability). This hike is strenuous and recommended only for travelers comfortable with heights and who have a good fitness level. A fair amount of climbing is required. However, you will enjoy fantastic views of Machu Picchu from the top.

We inform you that your program includes entrances to Machu Picchu Citadel for the morning shift, which is from 06:00hs to 12:00 noon. If you want to re-enter the citadel in the afternoon shift - 12:30hs to 17:00hs – kindly let us know so we can include a second entrance.

At 16:50hs, you will board the bus to Aguas Calientes where you will take the Hiram Bingham train to Cusco.

Train departs at 17:50hs. An elegant dinner will be served on board (including soft drinks, Peruvian wine and Pisco), which adds to you experience. You will also be entertained by our staff.

Arrival in Cusco at 21:16hs, transfer from Poroy train station to the Hotel.

Belmond Palacio Nazarenas In : Day 06-17 Out : Day 07-17 1 Junior Suite (1 Double)

Check-in from 14:30hs / Check-out at 12:00noon

Overnight at Belmond - Palacio Nazarenas.

Meals included: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner on board

Day 7 - Cusco / Lima / Leave

At 08:35hs, please meet your Belmond Insiders' Peru Tour representative at the lobby for your private transfer to Cusco Airport for your scheduled flight.

Flight LA 2004 from Cusco to Lima. Departure at 10:35hs. / Arrival at 12:05hs. (Suggested flight)

Meals included: Breakfast / -- / --

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