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Experience the wonder of Machu Picchu

Explore stunning Inca monuments and Quechua villages in the Sacred Valley

Optional extension to experience the rainforest or magical Lake Titicaca

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First Class Option

Casa Andina Private Collection, built around the courtyards of a colonial mansion in the heart of old Cusco.
Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel at Aguas Calientes below Machu Picchu. This riverside hotel has tile-roofed bungalows surrounded by acres of cloud forest. On Travel & Leisure’s World’s Best Hotels list.

Deluxe Option

Hotel Monasterio, a landmark 16th century monastery beautifully transformed into a luxurious 5-star hotel, and a member of the Leading Hotels of the World.

Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge, the only hotel right at the entrance to the Machu Picchu ruins, an incomparable setting with breathtaking views, just steps from this mystic site. Enjoy an unforgettable sunrise over Machu Picchu from this sought-after Orient Express property.



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Mystical Machu Picchu

Peru Private Journey

The realm of the Incas holds innumerable treasures, from majestic hilltop fortresses to lush cloud forests and snow-capped peaks. Explore the heritage of the Inca capital, Cusco, discover the mystical Sacred Valley of the Incas, then trace the footsteps of explorers as you enter the incomparable city of stone, Machu Picchu.

Below is an Itinerary-in-Brief. To view a complete Detailed Itinerary, Download Full Itinerary or Email our Area Specialist

Itinerary-in-Brief

Day 1
Cusco, Heart of an Empire

With its enchanting maze of cobbled streets and lively sidewalk cafes, Cusco is a charming city with a unique blend of Inca, Quechua, and Spanish heritage. On a private walking tour tailored to your interests, discover Cusco’s fascinating back streets and lively traditional markets, and roam the artisans’ quarter of San Blas. Walk the ramparts of the massive Sacsayhuaman fortress, whose parallel walls of superbly interlocking stone blocks zigzag for almost 2,000 feet overlooking the city.

Days 2-3
Inca Fortresses, Quechua Villages

The magnificent Urubamba Valley, a dramatic corridor through the high Andes, is filled with traditional Quechua villages and Inca ceremonial sites in fantastic settings. The Incas placed their sacred sites high above their beloved valley, and the crown jewel, Machu Picchu, is perched on a promontory at its easternmost reaches. In off-the-beaten-path Chinchero, an old colonial settlement set on a commanding rise at the head of the valley, meet Quechua master weavers with their intricately crafted textiles. Explore Pisac, the largest fortress-city complex of the Incas, possessing the lofty setting of a condor’s nest. Climb up to the grand stone ruins of majestic Ollantaytambo, strategically set at the northwest end of the Sacred Valley, where the terrain gradually narrows to a gorge. Here, the rebel Manco Inca and his men held out against Pizarro’s forces in one of the only battles the Spaniards lost. Below the ruins, stroll the lanes of the traditional town of Ollantaytambo, the only Inca settlement still inhabited in Peru—the town retains its original Inca street plan and trapezoidal shape. Enjoy lodging in the heart of the Sacred Valley with vistas of snow-capped mountains.

Days 4-5
Machu Picchu, the Lost City

Perched on the edge of a sheer precipice above the Urubamba River, Machu Picchu is a stunning city of stone. This bewitching sanctuary is the most perfect surviving example of Inca architecture, never looted or damaged by the conquistadors. Enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime experience of the lost city on a guided walking exploration. Our Deluxe Option offers an overnight at the famous Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge, the only hotel right at the ruins, with Machu Picchu just steps away. Return to Cusco on the late afternoon train on Day 5.

Day 6
Cusco

Enjoy a final day to savor Cusco, revisit favorite places, and discover new ones. You'll have time for shopping, gallery or museum visits, or a day hike. This ancient Inca capital has become renowned for its Nuevo Andino cuisine and fine restaurants—dining here is a superb experience.

Day 7
Depart


Optional Rainforest Extension

Experience the wondrous world of a tropical rainforest—the haunting chorus of bird calls, the howls of monkeys scampering through the canopy, the rays of sunlight filtering to the forest floor between 100-foot-high trees. Your naturalist guide brings the rainforest to life for you as you explore on foot and by boat from your comfortable lodge.

Tour Costs

First Class Option
$2795 per person double occupancy
Single Supplement: $595 Deluxe Option
$3495 per person double occupancy
Single Supplement: $1150

Internal Airfare: $290 (subject to change)
Rainforest Extension: from $495 per person

*Prices valid through 2008
Includes all land transportation and private guides throughout

When to Go

Year Round

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