Peru Luxury Travel

After breakfast transfer to the airport for your flight to Cuzco, the old capital of the Incas. After the one hour flight, greeted and transfered to the chic, opulent 5* Monasterio Hotel. Check in to your  ritzy room. The room is oxygenated to help you unwind and sleep better in the high altitude of Cuzco (11,600ft above sea level). Today is a free day. We recommend a city tour which includes the Cathedral, Qoricancha temple, the Inca fortress of Sacsayhuaman that looks over Cuzco, Qenko and Puka Pukara. Return to the hotel. 

Every year, Cusco is visited by thousands of travelers, who come to delve into its noble, but tragic past. It is a perfect base for optional explorations around the city´s surroundings as well as for a range of outdoor activities. You can relax and explore this fascinating city while taking your time to acclimatize to its high altitude.

Day 01: Cusco – Machu Picchu Tour

Transfer to Poroy railway station to board the indulgent Hiram Bingham train to Aguas Calientes villages. The Orient Express is the most chic way to visit Machu Picchu and includes a generous brunch en route.On the way, we see a variety of landscapes changing with their heights. Arrival to Aguas Calientes (also called Machu Picchu Town), we will take you to the luxury Hotel Santuary Lodge near Machu Picchu. Check in to your room, complete with a view of the amazing mountains. 

Best time to get to Machu Picchu to enjoy an incredible view of the Inca city. First off. We enter and start our guided tour of Machu Picchu, the most impressive age-old city in the world. Constructed by Inca Pachacutec and made up of stone blocks, cut with expert accuracy, Machu Picchu gracefully fuses into the mountain terrain. There are many hypothesies as to the origin of Machu Picchu but three of the most well-known theories involve a temple to the sun, a fortress to defend themselves against the jungle occupants or a sanctuary for the Incas. This amazing city contains houses, temples, warehouses, a big central square, all joined by narrow roads and steps and is encircled by terraces cut into the mountain side and used agriculturally, our tour guide introduces us to its history and describes to us each part of the “Lost City of the Incas“. After the guided tour you have the chance to really enjoy the extravagent ambience of this highly respected Inca work of art.

Take one of the various trails around the site, hike up Wayna Picchu or walk down the Inca’s bridge. Let Machu Picchu reveal its secrets to you, behold the beautiful cloud forests and ragged mountains or be amazed by the exceptional craftwork accuracy of the antiquated Incas.

Day 02: Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu mountain

Early morning wake up to get to Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu mountain (if you have organised a permit beforehand) in time to enjoy an incredible sunrise over the ruins. We enter again and start to walk to Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu mountain with our guide.

Huayna Picchu Mountain
Huayna Picchu Mountain stands as a formidable sentinel overlooking the iconic Machu Picchu, beckoning intrepid adventurers to scale its heights and embrace its breathtaking views. This challenging yet rewarding ascent offers a unique perspective of the revered Inca citadel below.
Reaching the summit of Huayna Picchu is a feat worth celebrating. From this elevated vantage point, the panorama unfurls before you, revealing the verdant terraces, intricate stonework, and enigmatic ruins of Machu Picchu. The sight of the sprawling citadel against the backdrop of majestic mountains is a spectacle that defies description.

Machu Picchu Mountain
Rising above the legendary Machu Picchu, the Machu Picchu Mountain stands as a testament to nature’s grandeur and human ingenuity. Ascending this sacred peak offers an unparalleled perspective on one of the world’s most iconic archaeological marvels.

Scaling Machu Picchu Mountain demands both physical exertion and determination, but the sense of accomplishment at the top is beyond measure. The stunning vistas that greet you are a reward for your efforts, offering an opportunity for introspection and wonder.

Once you’ve completed your mountain exploration, return to your hotel for a delightful lunch. Take some leisure time to unwind before embarking on the enchanting Hiram Bingham Train journey in the afternoon. Indulge in stylish relaxation as you engage in conversations with fellow passengers and guides, savoring cocktails aboard. The evening welcomes you back in style! Upon arrival, you will be received and transferred to the Monasterio Hotel, where you will spend your final night in the charming city of Cusco.

A place of fable and folklore, Lake Titicaca is thought to be the birth place of the Sun God Inti.  You tour begins in the harbor of Puno where you will first go to the Uros Islands. Constructed completely from totora weed.In the morning, we board our comfortable motorboat to visit the man-made Uros Floating Islands as well as the Amantani Island. We stop at the islands to view the magic of the lake’s scenery and to meet friendly people of its communities. They are known as The Aquatic Tribe and they have kept their age old rituals. You will see how they make their island and their craftwork from the reeds.

Titicaca Lake is the largest lake in the world above 2,000 metres and the highest placed navigable lake in the world! Our first stop on the lake are the floating islands of the Uros people. The Uros began their unusual floating existence centuries ago in an effort to isolate themselves from militant Colla´s and Incan tribes. Unfortunately, Uros´ language got extincted, so nowadays´ Uros people speak Aymara due to intermarriages with Aymara´s speakers. There are about 300 families living on the islands, however, their number has been slowly declining.

After visiting the Uros Floating Islands, we continue towards Amantani Island. There, we land and our Tour Guide shows us around the island with its stunning Titicaca Lake views and friendly inhabitants with their particular folklore. We will have some cultural exchange with the native people and have the chance t explore the Island.

Our next destination is Taquile Island, famous for its fine handwoven textile and clothing considered as the highest-quality handicraft of Peru. Taquile and its textile art was even recognized by UNESCO in 2005! 
We make our way back to Puno where we overnight in the Libertador Hotel in Puno.

Depart from Puno in the morning. We go for an amazing trip, about 6 hours towards the Colca Valley in our tourist transport.

Today we take a tourist bus to get to Arequipa, one of the most  charming cities in Peru. Transfer to the five star Libertador Hotel. 

Discover the awe-inspiring beauty of the Peruvian Andes as you embark on a captivating journey from Puno to Colca Canyon aboard our comfortable tourist bus. This extraordinary adventure promises not only breathtaking landscapes but also an immersive cultural experience that will leave you enchanted.

Experience the breathtaking landscapes and cultural wonders of Peru as you traverse through charming villages and picturesque vistas. Witness the awe-inspiring flight of the Andean condors and immerse yourself in the rich heritage of this remarkable region. Let our expert guides and luxurious amenities ensure an unforgettable adventure from Puno to the enchanting Colca Canyon.

Colca Canyon is one of the world’s deepest canyons. It is a canyon of Colca River located in southern Peru. It covers an area of about 100 miles (160 kilometers) northwest of Arequipa. Colca Valley is a colourful Andean valley with pre-Incan roots and towns founded in Spanish colonial times. Local people keep traditions of their ancestors as well as keep cultivating pre-Incan stepped terraces for agricultural purposes.

The canyon is home to the Andean condor (Vultur gryphus), a specie that has been in focus of worldwide conservation efforts. Condors can be seen in range as they fly along the canyon´s walls. A popular tourist stop is a viewpoint named “Cruz del Condor” (Condor´s Cross) where people watch condors soaring on warm air waves. This point is situated at 1,200 metres (3,960 ft) below the rims of the canyon.

This morning, we visit the Cruz del Condor to observe the worlds largest flying bird, the condor from up close, flying in circles, as they ascend on the morning thermals looking for food. Before we get there, we make some stops along the way to view the local villages of Cabanaconde and Yanque with their colonial churches and typical clothing as well as nearby pre-Incan tombs placed in mountain walls.

Upon our visit of the Cruz del Condor, we start our return way to the Arequipa City, where we get in the late afternoon and overnight in the Hotel Libertador.

Day 10: Arequipa

A free day. We recommend a guided tour of the white city, so called for the buildings made of volcanic sillar. It includes a viit to the lovely cathedral, the Santa Catalina convent and a visit to the museum to see Juanita, the best preserved mummy in South America. Located 2300m above sea level, Arequipa has a great climate throughout the year with the impressive Misti volcano overlooking the city. 

We can also offer you some from optional Arequipa tours, for example, an Arequipa City Tour or an Arequipa Rural Tour (not included in the package). Overnight in the Hotel Libertador.

In the morning, we pick you up from your hotel to take you to a 3 and half an hour Lima City Tour. During the tour, our Tour Guide introduces you Lima in its 3 periods of time: pre-Colombian, Colonial and Modern. We start the tour with a visit of the archaeological site of the cultures Wari and Inca – “Huaca Pucllana”. After that, we continue to the impressive city centre visiting the main plaza, the government palace, the town hall, the cathedral, the catacombs under the church of San Francisco and colonial mansions. Finally, we get to the modern city quarters such as the residential and financial zones of San Isidro and Miraflores with its unforgettable view of the Pacific Ocean.

Then we take you back to your hotel, alternatively, you can stay at Miraflores to do some shopping.

Afternoon free to own activities. Overnight in Lima.

• Welcome by our Representative at arrival;
• Transfer from/to the Cusco´s airport at arrival and departure;
• Accommodation: 5* hotels (12 nights);
• All entrance fees according to the itinerary;
• Professional bilingual Tour Guides as per itinerary;
• Meals: 12x breakfast, 3x lunch, 1x dinner;
• Domestic flights (executive): Lima-Cusco, Arequipa-Lima;
• 1x sightseeing private van: Cusco-Puno;
• 1x direct private van: Puno-Arequipa;
• Transport by a private van during the tours and local transfers;
• A tourist train round trip to Machu Picchu (Hiram Bigham Service);
• A shuttle bus Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – a round trip;
• Private Motorboat transportation on Titicaca Lake.

• Pre & post tour accomodation,
• International flights nor airport departure taxes,
• Meals not mentioned,
• Travel insurance,
• Tips and baggage portage (please note: it is a custom to give tips in Peru, however, it is not obligatory),
• Other extras not mentioned.

Meals budget: Please allow USD 20 – 30 for meals not included.

Single room: Please note that if you have booked the “Single Room” option for this tour, you receive your own single room for all overnights

Local flights: All local flights are included in the cost of your tour unless noted otherwise. It is very important that we have got your passport details at the time of booking in order to process all air tickets! Internal flight tickets are issued locally and will be given to you prior to each flight departure!

Peru is one of the oldest civilizations in the world, combining beautiful landscapes and culture, ancient and modern, from the mysterious Nazca lines to the enigmatic Machu Picchu. Peru is one of the destinations most visited by foreign tourists, since it not only has an archaeological and monumental wealth, but also a rich culture, beautiful tourist cities that combine the coast, mountains and jungle, the gastronomy known around the world, the musicians, the dances, the famous Peruvian Pisco, and friendly people who always warmly welcome tourists. Discover Peru