Miraflores Park, A Belmond Hotel, Lima
Renowned for its beautiful garden location beside the Pacific Ocean, the Miraflores Park enjoys breath-taking views out to sea. In typica... Read more
Experience the enduring heritage of the Incas as you interact with the rural people of the Sacred Valley, sample Peruvian culinary delights and explore magnificent Machu Picchu, staying at the only hotel on site.
Journey Highlights
Arrive in Lima and transfer to your hotel, located in the city’s exclusive residential district of Miraflores. Founded in 1535 by Spanish conquistador Francisco Pizarro, this “City of Kings” is a blend of colonial structures, pre-Colombian sites and modern conveniences.
Miraflores Park, A Belmond Hotel, Lima
Start with a visit this morning to Huaca Pucllana, a historical site in the midst of urban Lima. Then, visit a food market in the company of a local chef before enjoying lunch at a local restaurant. Afterwards, stroll the city’s colourful Barranco, an artists’ haven, and visit the Osma Museum. Continue your gastronomic discovery of Peru on a Chef’s Table experience, savouring the delicious dishes you have cooked for dinner.
Miraflores Park, A Belmond Hotel, Lima | Meals: BLD
Fly to Cusco, located more than 3,352 metres above sea level, where you are met and transferred to the Sacred Valley of the Incas. En route, visit an animal sanctuary to interact with the South American camelids living there — such as llamas and alpacas — and learn about the valuable fibres created from their coats. Then, visit the beautiful Hacienda Sarapampa to savour lunch with the owner, who cordially shares his family’s history in farming and shows you around the farm. Continue to your awe-inspiring resort, designed to fit in with the Sacred Valley’s landscapes.
Inkaterra Hacienda Urubamba | Meals: BLD
Visit a remote village where the local residents provide a hands-on introduction to the customs and crafts that make up their way of life, including weaving and cooking, for an A&K-exclusive experience. Then, participate in one of Peru’s oldest and most sacred rituals when you join a local shaman in a traditional offering to Mother Earth (Pachamama). After this spiritual ceremony, visit the Kuychi Centre to meet the children at Niños del Arco Iris (Children of the Rainbow), a project supported by A&K Philanthropy that provides education, nutrition, medical care and hope to children in the Sacred Valley. Sit down to lunch served on site before returning to your hotel, where you prepare for your visit to Machu Picchu with a private lecture from a renowned scholar and expert on the Incas. Enjoy the rest of the afternoon at leisure, gazing upon the soaring Andes and savouring a refreshing Scenic Sundowner.
Inkaterra Hacienda Urubamba | Meals: BLD
Today, explore Ollantaytambo, a fortress of massive stone terraces that hug the mountain slopes and the site of the Incas’ greatest victory over the invading Spanish. Then Ride Like a Local, journeying aboard the Inca Rail First-Class Train deep into the Andes toward Machu Picchu, gazing out at the spectacular Peruvian countryside. Upon arrival in the early afternoon, explore the ruins with your expert guide and, as you wander amid the age-old stone walls, picture life as it might have been in this majestic high-altitude citadel. Overlooking the Urubamba River, Machu Picchu was built in the 15th century at the height of the Inca Empire. Although this “Lost City” was revealed to the rest of the world by American historian Hiram Bingham in 1911, its location was long known to locals. Alternatively (for an additional cost), travel by train for the same scenic ride, but with a twist: disembark at KM 104 and set out with a guide on a hike that culminates at the Sun Gate (Inti Punku), looking out over the vast UNESCO World Heritage Site. Either way, arrive for your overnight stay at the only hotel located on-site at marvellous Machu Picchu.
Sanctuary Lodge, A Belmond Hotel, Machu Picchu | Meals: BLD
Rise with the sun to walk through Machu Picchu in the early morning mist before the crowds arrive, an experience some consider the spiritual highlight of the journey. After exploring the “Lost City of the Incas,” board the Vistadome train back to Ollantaytambo. Continue to Cusco, where you check in to your hotel, once a 16th-century monastery and now a national monument that offers a retreat from the bustle of Cusco while set just off the city square.
Monasterio, A Belmond Hotel, Cusco | Meals: BL
This morning, discover Cusco on a city tour that includes the Cathedral on the Plaza de Armas and the Santo Domingo Temple. Listen as a local expert explains how the historic clashes between the Incas and the Spanish played a role in forming today’s Peruvian culture. Later, visit the well-preserved ruins of Sacsayhuaman, a testament to Incan architectural skill. This imposing fortress, which witnessed the greatest battle between the Spanish and the Incas, is compiled from colossal stones and overlooks the red-tiled roofs of Cusco. This afternoon, enjoy time at leisure to rest or shop. Tonight, listen to a private Andean music presentation by a regional expert and learn the history of his handmade instruments. Absorb not only the timeless quality of the Peruvian folk tunes he plays but the unmistakable cultural identity revealed by their haunting, immersive melodies as well. Afterwards, sit down to a farewell dinner at an elegant Cusco restaurant, where the chef gathers local ingredients for use in innovative recipes that remain true to Peru’s culinary traditions.
Monasterio, A Belmond Hotel, Cusco | Meals: BLD
This morning, enjoy one of these Design Your Day activities.
Later, board your departing flight.
Wyndham Costa del Sol Lima Airport (dayroom) | Meals: B
Internal air included: Lima/Cusco; Cusco/Lima
This journey contains some active elements.
Minimum age is 10 years.
First group event: welcome briefing at 9:00 a.m. on Day 2.
Last group event: airport assistance in Lima upon return from Cusco on Day 8.
Departures are guaranteed to operate with a minimum of 2 guests.
For a supplement, Hike the Inca Trail from KM 104 as an optional activity on departures from April through December. This full-day high-altitude hike is challenging and over steep and uneven terrain. A good level of physical fitness and appropriate footwear is necessary.
Included with every Luxury Small Group Journey
Talk to one of our expert Journey Designers or your travel agent about booking this tour as a private journey for your own small group with family or friends. Or, if you would prefer to travel privately, find out more about creating the perfect bespoke Tailor-Made Journey based on this itinerary.
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Renowned for its beautiful garden location beside the Pacific Ocean, the Miraflores Park enjoys breath-taking views out to sea. In typica... Read more
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Prices are per person, based on double occupancy
| Dec 6, 2024 - Dec 13, 2024 |
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| Price AU$13,070pp | Single Supplement AU$4,760 | Internal Air (From) Included | Availability Call for Availability | Enquire |
| Dec 13, 2024 - Dec 20, 2024 Special |
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| Price AU$13,070pp | Single Supplement AU$2,380 was AU$4,760 | Internal Air (From) Included | Availability Call for Availability | Enquire |
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