- Tuck into Peruvian fine dining in Lima, prepared by a Michelin-starred chef
- Visit the highlights of Cusco and the Sacred Valley with a multi-site ticket
- Marvel at magnificent Machu Picchu with a private guide
- Journey across the Peruvian Andes aboard the luxurious Titicaca train
- Explore the shimmering shores of Lake Titicaca
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It begins in the capital, Lima, in the trendy Barranca district, which you’ll get to know through a private tour before dinner in one of the world’s best restaurants. A short flight then takes you to Urubamba in the Sacred Valley, where you can tour the Andean countryside, experience local markets and visit cultural sites before returning to your hotel for a swim or spa treatment. Your next destination is one of the most exciting: Machu Picchu. Set against a mountainous backdrop, this incredible Inca citadel takes your breath away.
For the last leg of your journey, the luxurious Titicaca train takes you on an unforgettable journey across the Peruvian Andes. Outside your window are magical mountainous landscapes, while onboard the train enjoy sumptuous décor, live music and two fabulous dining cars. At your final destination, you’ll stay in a contemporary lodge on the scenic shores of Lake Titicaca. While you’re here, choose from watersports on the lake, visits to local villages or trekking in your stunning surroundings. We’ll arrange all transfers and accommodation so you don’t have to, and can personalise your trip with extra activities or destinations. And if you need anything while you’re away, our in-country Concierge is always on hand.
A note about altitude: this trip has been designed so you can adapt gradually to the high altitudes in this spectacular part of the world. But remember to take it easy and hydrate regularly while you’re here.
Route
DIRECT FLIGHT TO LIMA
This 11-day trip begins with a 13-hour flight to Lima. When you land, we’ll transfer you to your chic hotel in the city’s creative Barranco district. Relax and refresh in your comfortable room before heading to the restaurant to sample some excellent Peruvian cuisine.
PRIVATE TOUR OF BARRANCO
So you can get to know Barranco a little better, we’ll arrange for you to take a private tour of this popular district. Artists, creators and gallery owners have made their mark here, yet the district has retained its nostalgic charm, helped by the regular passing of the old tram. Inside the shops, craftsmanship and design go hand-in-hand, while the beaches have retained the upscale atmosphere they had at the turn of the 20th century. Afterwards, you can continue exploring the city at your leisure and, if you like, we can arrange for you to take a private cooking class with a local chef.
This evening, we’ll reserve you a table at Central Restaurante, the flagship restaurant of prominent Michelin-starred chef Virgilio Martinez. The menu includes indigenous ingredients to connect guests to the culture and flavours of the region, and the restaurant has pushed Limenian gastronomy to the top of international rankings. All you have to worry about is leaving room for dessert, and we’ll arrange your transport to and from the restaurant.
TRANSFER TO URUBAMBA
You’ll be privately transferred to the airport today for your flight to Cusco. When you land, we’ll transfer you to the town of Urubamba in the Sacred Valley. You’ll spend three nights here in a bungalow set in a flower garden. In the restaurant, you can enjoy stunning Andean cuisine, while the spa and swimming pool are the perfect places to unwind and adjust to the altitude.
While you’re here, you’ll be equipped with a Boleto Turístico General (Cusco Tourist Ticket). This ten-day ticket grants you access to a huge range of museums and sites in Cusco and the Sacred Valley: the fortress of Sacsayhuaman, the Qenqo sanctuary, the Puka Pukara fortress, the sacred site of Tambomachay, the Inca agricultural terraces of Tipón, the town of Chinchero, the Regional Historical Museum and the Contemporary Art Museum. If you like, we can arrange for you to break up your visits with lunch on the terraces of Moray at Virgilio Martinez’s Mil Centro restaurant.
THE SITES OF THE SACRED VALLEY
In a flurry of bold colours and red ponchos, local markets bring the community together. While you’re in the area, you’ll pay them a visit in the company of a private driver and guide, beginning in Pisac. Here, you’ll find fresh cheese, chicken, aromatic herbs, bread, vegetables and potatoes of all kinds, along with centuries-old agricultural terraces and an Inca citadel. At the other end of the valley, you’ll visit the fortified site of Ollantaytambo, a magnificently preserved example of Inca town planning.
You have the rest of your time in the Sacred Valley to explore and put your tourist ticket to use. If you need a break from all the adventuring, we can arrange for you to enjoy a day of relaxation at the spa.
MAGNIFICENT MACHU PICCHU
Today, we’ll transfer you to Ollantaytambo station where you’ll take a scenic train journey to Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu Pueblo). You’ll then board the shuttle to prepare yourself for the majesty of Machu Picchu. The beauty of the mountains, the scale of the design and the genius demonstrated to construct this Inca citadel are beyond belief. To answer some of your questions and give you the means to understand this feat of engineering and design, you’ll experience it in the company of a private guide.
When you can bear to tear yourself away, you’ll be transferred to the station to board the scenic train to Cusco Poroy. Your home for the next two nights is a beautiful hotel in a 16th-century building in Plaza de las Nazarenas. When you’re not busy enjoying your magnificent room or taking advantage of the massage service, head to the kitchen for some tasty traditional cuisine.
CUSCO: CAPITAL OF THE INCAN EMPIRE
Cusco is the former capital of the Incan empire, which somewhat explains its beauty and magnificence. In the company of a private guide, you’ll explore some of its highlights today, including the Catedral Basílica de la Virgen de la Asunción (16th and 17th centuries) and the Temple of the Sun (Qoricancha), on the foundations of which the Convent of Santo Domingo has stood since the 16th century. You can also visit the sacred site of Q'enco, located just under four miles northeast of Cusco, along with Puka Pukara, the ‘red fortress’. In the distance, the snow-capped peaks of Ausangate watch over you. Finally, complete your visit with a trip to Tambomachay, an Inca system of aqueducts, canals and waterfalls, and the incredible UNESCO-listed Sacsayhuaman Fortress.
LUXURIOUS JOURNEY ON THE TITICACA TRAIN
For the last leg of your trip, you’ll be privately transferred to the station where you’ll board the luxurious Titicaca train for an unforgettable journey across the Peruvian Andes. Outside your window, look out for vicuñas (similar to llamas) and flocks of pink flamingos on the long plains. You can also make use of the open-air observation car along with two dining cars. To the sounds of talented musicians playing traditional music, you’ll see the magical Urcos, La Raya (the trip’s highest point) and finally the city of Juliaca, before reaching Puno just after dinner time.
When you arrive, you’ll be privately transferred to a stylish waterside lodge where you’ll spend the next two nights. Your room opens out onto shimmering Lake Titicaca, so you can spend your downtime admiring this magnificent natural site. When you’re hungry, tuck into gourmet cuisine prepared by the house chef.
THE SHORES OF LAKE TITICACA
Your last day in Peru is yours to spend enjoying the lake and the many activities on offer here: kayaking, canoeing, naturalist hiking, mountain biking and trekking. There are also plenty of trips available, such as a visit to the weavers of Copamaya village, the pre-Inca tombs of Sillustani on Lake Umayo, or the Iglesia de San Pedro Mártir. You can also head to the man-made floating islands on the lake, created by the indigenous Uros people as protection against attacks from the Incas; some are still inhabited, and they can be visited by traditional totora (reed) canoes that transport tourists and residents. On the island of Taquile, men knit and women weave, and their textile art has been listed by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
RETURN FLIGHT
Your trip to Peru sadly comes to an end today, so we’ll transfer you back to Juliaca airport for your return flight via Lima. You’ll arrive in the UK the following day.
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Cooking Workshop in Lima
This workshop begins with a trip to the market to pick up ingredients before a cooking class with an expert chef. Under their guidance, you’ll cook up a range of Peruvian dishes: causa limeña (potato layered with meat or fish), lomo saltado (steak stirfry), suspiro a la limeña (caramel pudding) and ¬– of course – pisco sour, the Peruvian cocktail, which you can use to toast to your hard work as you tuck into your dishes.Lunch at the Mil Centro Restaurant
The Mil Centro restaurant is perched at an altitude of 3,568 meters; it belongs to the esteemed Peruvian Chef, Virgilio Martinez. Accordingly, the dishes are made of local ingredients found at high altitude, utilised in a way that unleashes their full flavour potential. You’ll enjoy this eight-course tasting lunch close to the beautiful Inca agronomic site of Moray. Afterwards, explore the site’s famous concentric terraces in the company of a private guide before descending gently through a beautiful rural area dominated by the Vilcabamba cordillera, until you reach the striking salt flats of Maras.A Rough Idea of Price
The final cost of the trip depends on the way we tailor it especially for you. The final cost varies according to several factors, which include the level of service, length of trip and advance booking time. The exact price will be provided on your personalised quote.
The average starting price for this trip is £6,800 per person.
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