Luxury Tour in Peru
Lima Cusco Inca Trail for 11 days 10 nights

Day 1. LIMA

Arrival to Lima, reception at the airport and transfer by private vehicle to the deluxe 5* Miraflores Park Hotel VIP check-in to your Executive Suite complete with Ocean views. Fresh flowers and dry fruits will be waiting for you. If your arrival flight is late your massage will be postponed for tomorrow. If you arrive on an early flight, you will have a choice of an a la carte dinner or room service (if arriving after 11PM).

Day 2. LIMA

After breakfast, a private guided visit of colonial and modern Lima, including the cathedral, dating from 1654, the main square, which still houses the original bronze fountain built in 1650, and the San Francisco Convent and its catacombs. Known as the city of the kings, Lima was founded in 1535 by Pizarro and rebuilt in 1991, the same year that UNESCO declared it a world heritage site. One of the very few South American cities that preserve the colonial past, Lima was home to the Spanish viceroy during the time of the Spanish colonialists. The tour will include a visit to the residential areas of San Isidro and Miraflores, before stopping at Larco Mar to enjoy a view of the beautiful Pacific Ocean. Lunch at the internationally renowned Rosa Nautica, the best seafood restaurant in Lima. After lunch, a visit to a museum of your choice. Return to your hotel in Lima.
Return to your hotel to enjoy a relaxing 60 minute massage (for two people) which will invigorate the senses and prepare you for a delicious dinner at the Huaca Pucllana Restaurant. Located within an actual pre-Inca archaeological site and next to a 1500 year old adobe pyramid, the food here is exquisite and the sommelier will help you choose amongst your personal favorites or some Chilean and Argentinean classics.

Day 3. LIMA - CUZCO

After an early rise, morning transfer to the airport for the flight to Cuzco in Premium Class. After the hour long flight, arrival to Cuzco, the ancient Inca capital of the Incas, reception and transfer to the exclusive deluxe 5* Monasterio hotel VIP check-in by the chapel to your deluxe room. A fruit basket, fresh flowers, and fine chocolates will be waiting for you. The room will be oxygenated, to help you relax and sleep more comfortably in the high altitude setting of Cuzco (11,600ft above sea level). After a recommended light lunch in the wonderful hotel restaurant, a private guided walking tour of the city of Cuzco; including the Main Square, the Cathedral and the Koricancha or Temple of the Sun. Return to the hotel. You will be collected at 7.15PM and taken to the Cusco theatre for a presentation of Chaska, a story about a young girl who journeys from her village through various stages of Andean mythology. The production includes dances and a storyline with Quechua/Spanish narrative
(unavailable on Fridays, Sundays and Mondays). Alternatively, you may opt for a late afternoon massage at the Inca Tak Spa including a traditional sunken Inca bath and an oxygenated relaxation area. Dinner at a local restaurant with a folkloric dance and music show.

Day 4. CUZCO

After breakfast, a tour of the ruins surrounding the Inca capital including the Sacsayhuaman Fortress overlooking the city of Cuzco, a pre Inca architectural masterpiece; Kenko, a rock sanctuary whose main attraction is the monolithic altar representing a puma, the red fortress of Puca-Pucara, and Tambomachay. After the tour lasting about two and half hours we will have lunch at the La Casona del Inca, situated in the hills above Cuzco with a beautiful view of the city. After lunch free day to relax and enjoy the city. Dinner at the San Rafael Restaurant.

Day 5. URUBAMBA -PISAC - OLLANTAYTAMBO

After breakfast, excursion to the beautiful Urubamba, the Sacred Valley of the Inca situated between Pisac and Ollantaytambo. The Sacred Valley is an exceptionally fertile valley that was and still remains the larder of Cuzco. Visit the village of Pisac, and visit the ruins above the town. This site attracts few visitors. Transfer to the Sol y Luna restaurant. After lunch, the trip continues to Ollantaytambo and transfer to the Pakaritampu Hotel. Accommodation in a suite. Late afternoon visit to the ruins above Ollantaytambo, the only Inca town that was not defeated by the Spanish. Return to your hotel for dinner.

Fully Private Inca Trail to Machu Picchu

Day 6. OLLANTAYTAMBO - WAYLLABAMBA

After an early morning breakfast, you will be transferred to Chilca by bus where you will meet with your Quechua porters and prepare for the Inca Trail with a session of yoga from your personal instructor. After some relaxing, breathing and stretching techniques, you will be ready to embark on the four day trek that awaits you. You will cross over the turbulent Vilcanota River, with magnificent views of Nevado Veronica (5,900m/19,000ft) and continue along the trek admiring the Llactapata archaeological site, and stopping at the Huayllabamba River for lunch. All meals are in very large dining tents with outstanding three course meals freshly prepared by your chef. After lunch, we will visit the archeological sites of Patallacta, Qente, and the valley of Cusichaca along with the magical Polylepsis forest before continuing the hike. To help us focus on the true nature of our trek, our destination and our very location, our personal porters will be playing the Quena, or ancient Andean flute. We also encourage to talk with our porters to learn a little about their ancient customs and ways or life. Our hiking today will last approximately 7 hours. Upon arriving to our campsite, we shall enjoy relaxing massages and a warm shower to help sooth away any aches and pains. Dinner before listening to the intriguing stories and legends from our Quechua porters. Overnight camping on the trail.

Day 7. WAYLLABAMBA PACAYMAYU

An early start today as this is the most demanding day of the entire trek and we shall gain considerable altitude. We will see outstanding views to the east of the Huayanay peaks and to the west of the rugged Vilcabamba Range. After breakfast, we shall begin the climb up through the first pass at 4200 m/13,750 feet at Warmiwanusqa. Passing 3 ecological zones such as the Yunga, Quechua and Puna, we shall ascend 1000 metres in 5 hours. Our porter’s enticing music will help us to marvel at the views rather than the difficult ascent. Lunch will be taken before the final two sections of ascent. Upon reaching the summit of Dead Woman’s Pass, we shall celebrate our achievement by paying homage to the Apus or mountain gods, before descending into camp. Massages and a warm shower before a welcoming dinner near Pacaymayu. More secret myths will unfold tonight as the porters explain the significance of the Apus, or mountain gods. Overnight camping on the trail.

Day 8. PACAYMAYU - WINAYHUAYNA

After breakfast, we shall begin the ascent of the second pass, although still demanding, this is easier than the previous day’s ascent. A visit to the famous archaeological site of Runquraqay. We will continue on to the restored town site of Sayaqmarka ("Town in a Steep Place") and explore the Sayaqmarka Ruins, admiring at the same time the fabulous cloud forest which is now all around us. The third pass of the Inca Trail in this section is a long white granite roadway, with some ascents and descents traversing a thickly forested mountainside. We will finally descend to the magnificent archeological site of Phuyupatamarka ("Cloud Level Town") where a fine lunch will await us. After lunch, we will then begin the decent to Winaywayna, an outstanding Inca complex built into the mountainside. A visit of the ruins before our last massage and trail shower. After relaxing, we shall enjoy dinner carefully prepared by our chef. We shall also meet with our porters for the very last time and exchange thanks and talk about the ancient paths upon which we have trekked for the last few days. Overnight camping on the trail.

Day 9 . WINAYHUAYNA - MACHU PICCHU

Early morning wake up at 4:30 AM for breakfast and to begin the final trek to Intipunku, and the first site of the archaeological complex of Machu Picchu. We will descend rapidly from cloud forest into high jungle habitat. Orchids and hummingbirds are commonly seen along this spectacular section of the trail high above the river. We will arrive at Intipunko "Gate of the Sun" to observe the sunrise over Machu Picchu from an elevated vantage point. We will then continue down to the royal road and at last the "Lost City of the Incas". Arrival and transfer of our belongings to the Sanctuary Lodge Hotel. We then immediately begin our tour of Machu Picchu. Built by the Inca Pachacutec, and comprising stone blocks fitted with masterful precision, Machu Picchu harmoniously blends into the mountain landscape. There are many theories as to the origins behind Machu Picchu but three of the most popular ideas include a temple to the sun, a fortress against the jungle inhabitants and a sanctuary for the Incas. This fabulous city holds houses, temples, warehouses, a large central square and all connected by narrow roads and steps, which is surrounded by terraces cut into the mountain side which were used for agriculture. We shall visit the Main Plaza, the Royal Quarters, the Temple of Three Windows, the Circular Tower and the Sacred Sun Dial and Burial Grounds. After the guided tour, you can enjoy an afternoon of self-exploration and discovery. Lunch at the Sanctuary Lodge before a free afternoon for a more personal appreciation. Opportunity for those who feel quite strong to climb the mountain overlooking the site, Wayna Picchu. Dinner and accommodation at the Sanctuary Lodge.

Day 10. MACHU PICCHU - CUZCO

After breakfast, we shall return to the complex for a very different tour of the site; this time with a Shamanic guide. We shall also experience the ancient offering to the Pachamama or mother earth, within the grounds of the Sanctuary. Lunch at Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge before one last opportunity to visit the site before returning to Aguas Calientes. Early evening boarding of the Hiram Bingham train. Cocktails and dinner aboard the train before arriving to Cuzco. Reception and transfer to Monasterio hotel. Accommodation in a deluxe suite for your last night in the Inca capital.

Day 11. CUZCO- LIMA

Transfer to the airport for the flight back to Lima. Check in and relax in the wonderful surroundings of the VIP lounge. On arrival to Lima, check in for your international flight home, relax in the fabulous surroundings of the VIP Sumaq lounge, voted ‘best VIP lounge in South America 2009.

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WHAT IS INCLUDED / NOT INCLUDED

Our price includes:

• Accommodation in luxury suites at selected, historical hotels.
• All meals throughout the itinerary (no alcoholic drinks)
• Transfers, tours and excursions as per itinerary based in private service with English speaking guides including a Shaman in Machu Picchu.
• All domestic flight tickets in first class.
• Luxury train tickets.
• All entrance fees.

Our price does not includes:

• International flights to Peru
• US$30.25 tax for all international air departures
• All domestic flights, require a US$6.05 charge (airport tax)
• Personal expenses such as telephone bills, laundry expenses, beverages, etc.
• Insurance against theft, loss, illness and/or accident etc.
• Tips and other extras not specified.

Note 1: Because of the nature of hotels and the travel industry, it is not always possible to secure the hotels and lodges listed in the itinerary. Amazing Destinations will endeavour to secure the hotels listed in your itinerary. However, Amazing Destinations reserves the right to secure the next best available option or an upgrade in the event that the original hotels are not available or overbooked.

Note 2: Please insure that your passport expiration date is good for at least 90 days past the end of your tour.

Note 3: Please make sure to inform Amazing Destinations of any health or dietary restrictions.

Note 4: Amazing Destinations strongly recommends that all clients purchase travel insurance after booking your tour to cover your investment