When to go
March – November
Price
From £3,595 pp (including flights) | Private: £4,295pp (including flights)
Flight time
13hrs 8mins
Introduction
Explore one of the most famous archeological sites in the world at Machu Picchu. Located in Peru, Machu Picchu is considered one of the New Seven Wonders of the World and is only accessible either by train or adventure trek. During your stay in this majestic site, you will stay at luxurious hotels, marvel at the stunning rock structures, and explore the many surrounding areas of Machu Picchu such as Lake Titicaca, Cuzco, Arequipa, and the Colca Canyon
At a Glance
Duration
16 days and 14 nights
Guide price
Group: £3,595pp (including flights) | Private: £4,295pp (including flights)
Cities/Destinations (in order)
Lima – Arequipa – Colca Canyon – Lake Titicaca – Cuzco – Chinchero – Sacred Valley – Machu Picchu – Cuzco – Lima
Tour Type
Experienced local tour manager and guided sightseeing
Tour Theme
Group Tour
Activity Level
Age Range
N/A
Star Rating of Tour
Superior & Luxury
Accommodation
Casa Andina Premium Miraflores or Belmond Miraflores Park | Costa
del Sol Wyndham | Belmond Las Casitas | GHL Hotel Lago Titicaca | Belmond Andean Explorer Train | Casa Andina Premium Sacred Valley or Inkaterra Hacienda Urubamba | Inkaterra Machu Picchu Hotel or Sumaq Machu Picchu Hotel | Casa Andina Premium Cuzco or Palacio del Inca |
Board Basis
Varied - please see the sample itinerary for details
Min|Max Group Size
Average 16 people with a maximum of 18
Start/Finish
Lima – Lima
Extensions
Tour + Peruvian Rainforest (4 days & 2 nights) from £395
Tour + Nazca & Paracas (4 days & 2 nights)
from £795
Highlights
Stay Overnight at Machu Picchu
Stay overnight at the Inkaterra Machu Picchu Hotel or the Sumaq Machu Picchu Hotel. There you will enjoy stunning, panoramic views of Machu Picchu, authentic Peruvian cuisine, and spacious and comfortable group accommodation.
Visit the Oldest Private Colonial Mansion in Lima
The Casa Aliaga has been occupied by the same family lineage for over 16 generations. It is a colonial house that features stunning vintage furniture, authentic tilework, various historical objects and fragments, and evocative environments that transport visitors back to the 16th century.
View the Glorious Condors in Colca Canyon
Known as the realm of the condor, Colca Canyon is an ideal location for extreme sports and comfortable relaxation, all under the watchful eye of the native Andean condor – one of the world’s largest flying birds.
Scenic Train Ride Across the Altiplano, Stay Overnight Aboard the Belmond Andean Explorer Train
Travel across the scenic, high-elevation plateau of the Altiplano, which stretches from southern Peru to western Balivia. With an average elevation of 12,000 feet above sea level, it’s the perfect setting to enjoy an overnight stay aboard the Belmond Andean Explorer Train, a premium travel experience, featuring comfortable private cabins and an open-air observation car.
Sample Itinerary
Explore Everything That Machu Picchu Has to Offer
In this sample itinerary you will learn about the many sights, sounds, and activities on offer in Machi Picchu and surrounding areas. Take a luxury train across the gorgeous, scenic Altiplano. Witness the sight of majestic condors from Colca Canyon. And experience authentic Peruvian cuisine, featuring fresh spices, plentiful rice dishes, and elegant comfort foods with sophisticated flavors.
Day 1 & 2: Fly to Lima
Take a flight from London to Lima and stay 2 nights at the Casa Andina Premium Miraflores or Belmond Miraflores Park. Regional connections are available by request. Then take a morning city tour to the Casa Aliaga, the oldest Colonial mansion in South America, and the Monastery of San Francisco, blessed in the 17th century, 1673, but not officially completed until 1774.
(N) (B)
Day 3: Fly to Arequipa
Take a flight over the Andes to Arequipa, the second largest city in Peru. This pretty cityscape is full of glorious cuisine, historically significant architecture, and it is even guarded by three nearby volcanoes. You will then be transferred to the Costa del Sol Wyndham for 2 nights.
(B)
Day 4: Arequipa
Enjoy a full-day city tour of the majestic Arequipa region. Along the way, you will visit the Santa Catalina Convent, built in 1579 and located at the center of Arequipa, as well as the Juanita Mummy Museum, home to one of the most strikingly and best-preserved corpses in the world.
(B, L)
Day 5: Colca Canyon
You’ll be driven to the Andes towards Colca Canyon. This journey will take about 4 hours, partially across unpaven roads, and include several stops. Once you arrive at Colca Canyon, you’ll be treated to breathtaking scenery, the unmistakable sight of the local Andean condors, and a pleasantly mild climate. You’ll then stay overnight at Belmond Las Casitas.
(B, L)
Day 6 & 7: Lake Titicaca
Take an early morning trek to Condor’s Cross. There you will see the various condors flying across the picturesque mountain valleys and peaks. Then visit the town of Maca, and continue to Puno and Lake Titicaca, which will take approximately 6 hours. You’ll then enjoy 2 nights at the GHL Hotel Lago Titicaca, located on the shores of Lake Titicaca in the middle of the Peruvian Andes.
On the second day, you’ll take a full-day tour of the Uros Reed and Taquile Islands, known as the floating villages of Lake Titicaca, said to be inhabited by the earliest descendants of the region.
(B, L)
Day 8: Train Ride to Cuzco
Enjoy a pleasant train ride on the Belmond Andean Explorer train to Cuzco, the continent’s oldest continuous inhabited city, and gateway to the famed Machu Picchu landmark.
During your train ride, you’ll enjoy lunch in the observation car, giving you scenic views of the Andrean plains, one of the great natural features of the world. And you’ll enjoy dinner and an overnight stay (on bunk bed cabin). You can also upgrade to a twin-bedded cabin from £115 per person.
(B, L, D)
Day 9: Chinchero • Sacred Valley
Once you disembark from the train, you will travel by road to Chinchero, a famed indigenous village. The region grows all kinds of excellent produce, including potatoes and quinoa, and is home to the vibrant and colorful Chinchero market.
You will then proceed to the Sacred Valley and stay 2 nights at the Casa Andina Premium Sacred Valley or Inkaterra Hacienda Urubamba.
(B, L)
Day 10: Sacred Valley
Enjoy a half-day visit at the Inca Fortress, located in Ollantaytambo, which was once a ceremonial ritual site known as Huaca de Chena. The afternoon is then yours to enjoy at your own leisure.
(B)
Day 11: Machu Picchu
You’ll be driven to Ollanta, taking the Vistadome train to Machu Picchu. There you can explore the various landmarks, including the semicircular Temple of the Sun, the 700-plus ancient terraces, and stargazing at night near the mountain’s edge.
You will then stay overnight at the Inkaterra Machu Picchu Hotel or Sumaq Machu Picchu Hotel.
(B, L, D*)
Day 12: Cuzco
Enjoy morning leisure or further explore everything that Machu Picchu has to offer. You must purchase an extra ticket at the time of booking for further exploration. You’ll then return to Cuzco by train and stay at the Casa Andina Premium Cuzco or Palacio del Inca for 3 nights.
(B)
Day 13 & 14: Cuzco
Take a half-day tour to the Inca Capital, home to the Inca Empire, an ancient America culture whose existence is shrouded in myths and legends. Along the way, you’ll also visit the San Blas district (one of Madrid’s 21 districts), the nearby cathedral, and the Temple of the Sun.
On Day 14 you can relax for a day of leisure, or take an optional trip to the Pre-Columbian Art Museum, the ruins of Sacsayhuaman, or the Awanacancha Llama Farm.
(B)
Day 15 & 16: Fly to London via Lima
Travel back to Lima and fly to London, arriving the next day.
(B) (N)
