Peru Private Journey

Day 1
Cusco, Heart of an Empire

With its maze of cobbled streets and beautiful broad plazas, Cusco is an entrancing city with a unique blend of historical and contemporary cultures. Your private tour takes in Cusco’s lively traditional markets, the artisans’ quarter of San Blas, and, above the city, Sacsayhuaman fortress, whose massive walls of superbly interlocking stone blocks zigzag for almost half a mile.

Days 2-3
Inca Fortresses, Quechua Villages

The magnificent Urubamba Valley, the Sacred Valley of the Incas, 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. Explore the off-the-beaten-path village of Chinchero, an old colonial settlement set on a commanding rise at the head of the valley, and meet Quechua master weavers with their intricately crafted textiles. Walk through the ruins of Pisac, the largest fortress-city complex of the Incas, possessing the lofty setting of a condor’s nest, then climb up to the grand stone ruins of majestic Ollantaytambo, terraced beneath the soaring peaks of the Andes. 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.

Days 4-5
Machu Picchu, Lost City of the Incas

Perched on the edge of a sheer precipice above the Urubamba River, Machu Picchu is simply breathtaking, not only for its stunning setting but for the many beautiful structures of intricate stonework. This bewitching sanctuary is the most perfect surviving example of Inca architecture, never looted or damaged by the Spanish conquistadors. A guided walking exploration acquaints you with the mysteries of this stone citadel, a once-in-a-lifetime experience you’ll never forget. Return to Cusco on the late afternoon train on Day 5.

Days 6-7
Cusco

Enjoy a final day to savor Cusco, to sample its Nuevo Andino cuisine and fine restaurants, wander the cobblestone streets, or visit its art galleries and museums. Depart on Day 7.

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Optional Extensions

If you would like to extend your adventure, we offer the following options:

• Arequipa and Colca Canyon Exension (4 days)
• Amazon Rainforest Extension: Reserva Amazonica (3 days)
• Sipan and Chan Chan Extension (4 days)
• Lake Titicaca Extension (3 days)

Extension Accommodations

If you would like to view the accommodations offered with our extensions options:

• Arequipa and Colca Canyon Exension (4 days)
• Amazon Rainforest Extension: Reserva Amazonica (3 days)
• Sipan and Chan Chan Extension (4 days)
• Lake Titicaca Extension (3 days)

Note: Listed above are our signature accommodations for this trip. Although it is highly unlikely, we may make substitutions when necessary.