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Transportation:
As outlined in the day-by-day itinerary below and private airport transfers to/from intra-vacation flights; intra-vacation flights not included.
Buffet breakfast daily; 3 lunches; 1 three-course dinner
Day 1
Welcome to Lima. Heralded as the “City of Kings” by Spanish conquistadors, Lima retains vestiges of its opulent past with its colonial buildings and world-class museums
Day 2
Enjoy a scenic drive south along the Pan-American Highway to Pisco, the wine capital of Peru. Have your camera handy today as you board your aircraft for flightseeing over the Nazca plains, which can only be appreciated by air. Your pilot will point out the mysterious markings known as the Nazca Lines, a series of drawings of animals and geometric figures etched into the parched soil—some up to 1,000 feet long! Theories vary, but the most accepted belongs to German mathematician Maria Reiche, who dubbed the land the “astronomical calendar” of the ancient Peruvians
BreakfastDay 3
Head north to the Bay of Paracas. Cruise out to the Ballestas Islands, which are inhabited by a wide variety of sea mammals and exotic birds, including boobies, sea lions, and Humboldt penguins. The huge Candelabro, an unexplained candelabra-shaped etching on the Paracas cliffside, can also be seen as you cruise back to shore. Later, return to Lima
BreakfastDay 4
Your included city tour focuses on Lima’s rich colonial history as well as the modern city. Lima was the bastion of Spanish South America from its founding in 1535 until the independence of the South American republics in the early 19th century. See the cathedral, where the remains of Francisco Pizarro are sealed in a wooden coffin, and the Santo Domingo Convent to see the relics of three famous Peruvian saints—Santa Rosa de Lima, San Martin de Porres, and San Juan Macias
BreakfastDay 5
Fly to Cusco, high in the Andes. Your guided tour visits the Santo Domingo Monastery, one of the most important temples devoted to worship of the sun. It is said it was covered in gold leaf and filled with golden representations of nature. At Plaza de Armas, see the cathedral before taking a short drive outside the city to the ruins of Sacsayhuaman with its intricate stone walls, the amphitheater of Kenko, and the red fortress of Puca Pucara
BreakfastDay 6
Today, a short drive into the Urubamba Valley, the Sacred Valley of the Incas, brings you to Awanakancha to learn about the importance of the alpaca for Inca cultures, as well as the ancient weaving techniques still in use today. Continue to the market town of Pisac, where you can buy handmade rugs, alpaca sweaters, and jewelry at bargain prices. At the other end of the valley, visit Ollantaytambo to see some of the finest examples of Inca masonry
BreakfastLunchDay 7
Embark on a train trip bound for Machu Picchu and cut a path through the Sacred Valley to this “Lost City of the Incas,” discovered by American explorer Hiram Bingham in 1911. On a guided tour, explore this intact fortress with its temple remains, holy houses, and mile-long aqueduct. For hikers, a brisk one-hour walk leads to the Sun Gate, the ancient entrance used by the Incas
BreakfastLunch
DinnerDay 8
A morning at leisure allows you to wake up early to see sunrise over Machu Picchu with your second included entrance to the ruins. Return to Cusco by train
BreakfastDay 9
Arrive in Juliaca, where you will be transferred to Puno on the shores of Lake Titicaca
BreakfastDay 10
Today, enjoy a full-day sailing on Lake Titicaca and take a motor boat to some of the more unique islands. Start with Taquile Island, once part of the Inca Empire and one of the last areas of Peru to be conquered by Spain in the 16th century. The Spanish banned traditional dress on the island, which is why the Spanish peasant dress can still be found today. Next, travel to the fascinating Uros Islands, home to the Uros Indians, who were forced to live on the lake as the Inca Indians pushed farther into their territory. These islands are completely made by reeds, which are continually added to as they disintegrate to the bottom of the lake
BreakfastLunchDay 11
Depart for Juliaca this morning, visiting the ruins of Sillustani en route. At this pre-Incan burial ground, see where the ancient Aymaras buried their high priests in chullpas, aboveground, cylinder-shaped tombs dating back to the 1400s. Transfer to the airport for your return flight
BreakfastDay 12
Your vacation ends after breakfast this morning. (B)
NOTE:
Maximum elevation on vacation is 13,000 ft
BreakfastDay 13
ARRIVE IN LIMA
Day 14
LIMA–PISCO–PARACAS
Day 15
PARACAS–BALLESTAS ISLANDS–LIMA
Day 16
LIMA
Day 17
LIMA–CUSCO
Day 18
CUSCO–SACRED VALLEY
Day 19
SACRED VALLEY–MACHU PICCHU
Day 20
MACHU PICCHU–SACRED VALLEY–CUSCO
Day 21
CUSCO–JULIACA–PUNO
Day 22
PUNO. LAKE TITCACA EXCURSION
Day 23
PUNO–SILLUSTANI–JULIACA–LIMA
Day 24
LIMA
Day 25
Breakfast
Day 26
Breakfast
Day 27
Breakfast
Day 28
Breakfast
Day 29
BreakfastLunch
Day 30
BreakfastLunchDinner
Day 31
Breakfast
Day 32
Breakfast
Day 33
BreakfastLunch
Day 34
Breakfast
Day 35
Breakfast
Day 36 ARRIVE IN LIMA.
Welcome to Lima. Heralded as the “City of Kings” by Spanish conquistadors, Lima retains vestiges of its opulent past with its colonial buildings and world-class museums
Day 37 LIMA–PISCO–PARACAS.
Enjoy a scenic drive south along the Pan-American Highway to Pisco, the wine capital of Peru. Have your camera handy today as you board your aircraft for flightseeing over the Nazca plains, which can only be appreciated by air. Your pilot will point out the mysterious markings known as the Nazca Lines, a series of drawings of animals and geometric figures etched into the parched soil—some up to 1,000 feet long! Theories vary, but the most accepted belongs to German mathematician Maria Reiche, who dubbed the land the “astronomical calendar” of the ancient Peruvians
BreakfastDay 38 PARACAS–BALLESTAS ISLANDS–LIMA.
Head north to the Bay of Paracas. Cruise out to the Ballestas Islands, which are inhabited by a wide variety of sea mammals and exotic birds, including boobies, sea lions, and Humboldt penguins. The huge Candelabro, an unexplained candelabra-shaped etching on the Paracas cliffside, can also be seen as you cruise back to shore. Later, return to Lima
BreakfastDay 39 LIMA.
Your included city tour focuses on Lima’s rich colonial history as well as the modern city. Lima was the bastion of Spanish South America from its founding in 1535 until the independence of the South American republics in the early 19th century. See the cathedral, where the remains of Francisco Pizarro are sealed in a wooden coffin, and the Santo Domingo Convent to see the relics of three famous Peruvian saints—Santa Rosa de Lima, San Martin de Porres, and San Juan Macias
BreakfastDay 40 LIMA–CUSCO.
Fly to Cusco, high in the Andes. Your guided tour visits the Santo Domingo Monastery, one of the most important temples devoted to worship of the sun. It is said it was covered in gold leaf and filled with golden representations of nature. At Plaza de Armas, see the cathedral before taking a short drive outside the city to the ruins of Sacsayhuaman with its intricate stone walls, the amphitheater of Kenko, and the red fortress of Puca Pucara
BreakfastDay 41 CUSCO–SACRED VALLEY.
Today, a short drive into the Urubamba Valley, the Sacred Valley of the Incas, brings you to Awanakancha to learn about the importance of the alpaca for Inca cultures, as well as the ancient weaving techniques still in use today. Continue to the market town of Pisac, where you can buy handmade rugs, alpaca sweaters, and jewelry at bargain prices. At the other end of the valley, visit Ollantaytambo to see some of the finest examples of Inca masonry
BreakfastLunchDay 42 SACRED VALLEY–MACHU PICCHU.
Embark on a train trip bound for Machu Picchu and cut a path through the Sacred Valley to this “Lost City of the Incas,” discovered by American explorer Hiram Bingham in 1911. On a guided tour, explore this intact fortress with its temple remains, holy houses, and mile-long aqueduct. For hikers, a brisk one-hour walk leads to the Sun Gate, the ancient entrance used by the Incas
BreakfastLunch
DinnerDay 43 MACHU PICCHU–SACRED VALLEY–CUSCO.
A morning at leisure allows you to wake up early to see sunrise over Machu Picchu with your second included entrance to the ruins. Return to Cusco by train
BreakfastDay 44 CUSCO–JULIACA–PUNO.
Arrive in Juliaca, where you will be transferred to Puno on the shores of Lake Titicaca
BreakfastDay 45 PUNO. LAKE TITCACA EXCURSION.
Today, enjoy a full-day sailing on Lake Titicaca and take a motor boat to some of the more unique islands. Start with Taquile Island, once part of the Inca Empire and one of the last areas of Peru to be conquered by Spain in the 16th century. The Spanish banned traditional dress on the island, which is why the Spanish peasant dress can still be found today. Next, travel to the fascinating Uros Islands, home to the Uros Indians, who were forced to live on the lake as the Inca Indians pushed farther into their territory. These islands are completely made by reeds, which are continually added to as they disintegrate to the bottom of the lake
BreakfastLunchDay 46 PUNO–SILLUSTANI–JULIACA–LIMA.
Depart for Juliaca this morning, visiting the ruins of Sillustani en route. At this pre-Incan burial ground, see where the ancient Aymaras buried their high priests in chullpas, aboveground, cylinder-shaped tombs dating back to the 1400s. Transfer to the airport for your return flight
BreakfastDay 47 LIMA.
Your vacation ends after breakfast this morning. (B)
NOTE:
Maximum elevation on vacation is 13,000 ft.
Jose Antonio Deluxe
First-Class
Calle Bellavista 133 Lima Peru
The sophisticated and contemporary Jose Antonio Bellavista hotel features modern furnishings and amenities, including complimentary Wi-Fi, outdoor pool and terrace, and two restaurants, as well as 84 bright and spacious guestrooms.
Dazzler Hotel Lima
Superior First-Class
Av Jose Pardo 879 Lima Peru
The Dazzler Hotel Lima is a modern hotel offering a variety of services including an onsite restaurant and bar, rooftop swimming pool, fitness center, solarium deck, and sauna.
Jose Antonio Lima Hotel
First-Class
Ave 28 de Julio 398 Lima Peru
Located in the exciting Miraflores district, the Jose Antonio Hotel features comfortable guestrooms, a business center, souvenir shop, and complimentary Wi-Fi.
Country Club Hotel Lima
First-Class
Los Eucaliptos 590 Lima LIM Peru
The Country Club Lima Hotel is now considered a national monument. It is a truly exceptional expression of authentic Peruvian luxury hospitality. Finely decorated with more than 300 pieces of original artwork and colonial furniture on loan from the famed Pedro de Osma Museum, the Country Club Lima Hotel presents the perfect marriage of architectural charm, history and modern comfort.
JW Marriott Lima
Moderate Deluxe
Malecon de la Reserva 615, Miraflores Lima Peru
The JW Marriott Hotel Lima awaits with a stunning central location, awe-inspiring architecture and magnificent views. Towering above grand, oceanside cliffs in Lima, Peru's Miraflores district, the JW Marriott Hotel Lima offers sweeping panoramas of the Pacific Ocean from every guest room. The hotel's 25-story, ultra-modern glass tower makes a grand statement as the most cosmopolitan and contemporary of Lima luxury hotels. Spacious rooms feature new bedding from Marriott with designer duvets and plush pillows. The hotel is home to a 5-star gourmet restaurant, a health club, spa, and fitness center, and a pristine pool. Enjoy the first-class service and facilities that create a haven for relaxation and rejuvenation.
Casa Andina Select Miraflores
Moderate First-Class
Calle Schell 452 Lima Peru
This hotel welcomes you to Lima in comfort and style. It is located in the center of Lima's bustling district of Miraflores, within walking distance of shops, restaurants, bars, and other Lima attractions. The excellent Casa Andina Select Miraflores exudes sophistication and comfort, focusing on personalized service and great amenities.
Casa Andina Premium Miraflores
Moderate Deluxe
Ave la Paz 463 Lima LIM Peru
With its stylish contemporary design, cutting-edge technology and ideal location, the flagship Casa Andina Premium Collection Miraflores hotel is the top of its class in every aspect. Amenities include a restaurant, bar, coffee shop, beauty salon, spa, pool, gym, business center, gift shops, and laundry service.
Swissotel Lima
Vía Central 150 - Centro Empresarial Real, San Isidro 27 Lima Peru
An elegant and modern, luxury hotel with finely appointed rooms, Swissôtel Lima is located in the heart of San Isidro, the most attractive business, residential and cultural district of the city. Offering a luxurious Swiss touch with fresh, stylish accommodation complemented by cutting-edge amenities, it boasts special features like the Oro Fit gym and spa, with top-of-the-line gym equipment and pampering body treatments. Whether you're in the mood for a light lunch made with seasonal ingredients or a leisurely classic meal spread out over several courses, Swissôtel Lima's restaurants, bars and lounges provide a choice of ambience and delicacies from Peru and around the world. A sumptuous breakfast buffet also offers a wide range of choices to energize your day.
Four Points by Sheraton
Superior First-Class
Calle Alcanfores 290 Miraflores Lima Peru
Historic yet modern, the hotel is located in a progressive commercial district of Lima. The Four Points by Sheraton Miraflores is close to banks, art galleries, malls, restaurants, bars, clubs, and parks.
Casa Andina Premium Cusco
First-Class
Plazoleta Limacpampa Chico 473 Cusco CUS Peru
A beautifully renovated 18th-century manor house is located 3 blocks from Cusco's Plaza de Armas. The hotel is distinguished by its 3 interior patios with wooden balconies. The principal patio, featuring a gurgling stone fountain, is one of Cusco's emblematic colonial courtyards. Amenities include a gourmet restaurant, bar, reading room, room service, gift shop, and laundry service.
Sonesta Hotel Cusco
Superior First-Class
Av. El Sol 954 Cusco CUS Peru
The Sonesta Hotel Cusco features a modern contemporary décor and a fine dining restaurant serving classic Peruvian cuisine. It is within blocks of a handicraft market, Plaza de Armas, shops, and restaurants.
Aranwa Hotel Cusco Boutique
Deluxe
San Juan de Dios 255 Cusco Peru
Luxury in the heart of the Inca city, this hotel is superior in every way. Built on a completely restored 16th century manor, the exquisite rooms, each with a unique feel and architecture surround the elaborate courtyards and lush inner gardens. Mestizo restaurant and tapas bar complete the gastronomic offer. Antique paintings from the Cuzco School, colonial carvings and sculptures with high cultural value line up the corridors, encompassing a design that brings back its grandeur and lets history speak for itself.
Jose Antonio Cusco
Moderate First-Class
Av. Pardo 1080 Cusco Peru
Located in the heart of the archaeological center of America's oldest city. A few minutes from the Plaza de Armas, this hotel has modern architecture with fine colonial details.
Palacio del Inka, a Luxury Collection Hotel
Moderate First-Class
Plaza Santo Domingo 259 Cusco Peru
The Palacio del Inka is located opposite the Temple of the Sun. Enjoy excellent local and international cuisine in the Inti Raymi restaurant while watching spectacular Andean dances.
JW Marriott El Convento Cusco
Deluxe
Esquina de la Calle Ruinas 432 y San Agustin Cusco Peru
In the heart of the city's historical center, the JW Marriott El Convento Cusco combines the needs of today's luxury traveler with the design elements of an architecturally stunning archaeological site. History-seekers will find Peruvian cultural artifacts in the hotel's two exhibition halls. Accommodations are equipped with the latest technology and comfortable features. Designed around a colonial convent, this hotel in Peru features resort-like amenities including a Cusco restaurant with excellent Peruvian cuisine, a bar and a full-service spa offering a relaxation heated pool, sauna, steam room and treatments inspired by ancient techniques.
Novotel Cusco
San Augustin 239 - Esquina Cusco Peru
Novotel Cusco, located in the historic city center of Cusco, is in the perfect spot for discovering the Inca civilization. The hotel is in a 16th century building, and is an ideal starting point for visiting the cathedral and other hotspots of Cusco. Guests can enjoy international and local cuisine in La Cave Restaurant, or on the heated patio covered with a spectacular glass ceiling. The bar serves a wide variety of drinks and snacks, and you'll enjoy modern en suite furnishings with simple lines and restful amenities.
Casa Andina Standard Koricancha
Calle San Agustín 371 Cusco Peru
Casa Andina Classic Koricancha is a comfortable and welcoming hotel located just 4 blocks from the Plaza Mayor of the city of Cusco. It extends over 2 large colonial houses with 2 peaceful interior courtyards. Offering a restaurant on site and within walking distance of the Plaza de Armas and Santo Domingo Church, you'll have access to everything you need to enjoy your time in this great city. Rest peacefully in the hotel's updated rooms with comfortable bedding and private en suite bathrooms.
Tambo del Inka, a Luxury Collection Resort and Spa, Sacred Valley
Deluxe
Av. Ferrocaril s/n Urubamba Urubamba Valley Peru
Experience Peru's Sacred Valley with stunning sophistication and repose. After enjoying the rugged terrain and mystery of Peru, settle into first-class accommodations, striking scenery, and all the comforts a traveler could need. Tambo del Inka is a sanctuary - a peaceful and refined spot designed with luxury and adventure in mind. Between the authentic Peruvian cuisine of the Hawa restaurant, a stylish hotel bar, the luxurious spa, and a pool that allows you the warmth of the hotel and the chance to swim out into the open air of the Sacred Valley, you will be surrounded by the breathtaking beauty of this divine haven of mystery and wonder.
Sonesta Posadas del Inca - Sacred Valley - Yucay
First-Class
Plaza Manco 11 De Yucay 123 Sacred Valley Peru
Bursting with character, the Sonesta Posadas del Inca hotel is the leader in boutique hotels in the Sacred Valley. Featuring a rustic ambiance with modern comforts, dynamite local cuisine, and friendly service, it makes for a memorable stay in one of the most remarkable places in the world. The colonial-style former monastery is surrounded by views of the Andes and beautiful gardens - a leisurely and soothing escape.
Hotel Aranwa Sacred Valley
Moderate Deluxe
Antigua Hacienda Yaravilca Urubamba Valley Peru
The riverside lands of an 18-century colonial hacienda have been restored into an exclusive 115-room hotel, comprising rural elegance within the hacienda and minimalist design in modern deluxe rooms. Complete with three restaurants, a 2,500 sq meter spa & wellness center with three hydrotherapy pools, art gallery, on-site museum, orchid pyramid and movie room, this hotel offers superior service and comfort, both inside your room and out of it - the perfect way to spend your time in this mystical part of the world.
Casa Andina Premium Valle Sagrado Hotel and Villas
Superior First-Class
5to Paradero Yanahuara Urubamba Valley Peru
The Casa Andina Premium Collection hotel in the Sacred Valley is a luxurious and satisfying retreat. Combining fine food, comfortable rooms, and personalized attention, it is the Valley's most complete hotel. In addition to a spa, a fitness center, and romantic dining, this hotel is best known for providing panoramic views of the Andes in every room. This charming mountain chalet-style hotel adds style and comfort to the already stunning atmosphere of Peru's Sacred Valley.
Sumaq Machu Picchu Hotel
Moderate Deluxe
Av Hermanos Ayar Mz 1 Lote 3 Machu Picchu Peru
The Sumaq Hotel is located at the foot of the Machu Picchu ruins and boasts an Andean health spa, bar, restaurant, gift shop, and business center.
El Mapi by Inkaterra
First-Class
Av Pachacutec 109 Machu Picchu Peru
Smart and contemporary are the defining elements of this hotel, amidst the commercial village of Machu Picchu Pueblo. The hotel welcomes a wide range of guests expecting an uncomplicated visit. Hotel amenities include a restaurant, bar, hot-water pond, gift shop, Internet, and laundry service.
Casa Andina Standard Machu Picchu
Moderate Deluxe
Prolonacion Imperio de Los Incas E - 34 Machu Picchu Peru
This is one of the newest hotels to come to the Machu Picchu area and offers Casa Andina's fine standards and everything you'll need for a comfortable stay. Clean lines, modern colors, and friendly staff welcome you as you settle in for your adventures to the ruins. With every part of the hotel brand new you'll feel refreshed and well cared for during your visit.
Casa Andina Premium
Superior First-Class
Av Sesqui Centenario 1970 - 1972 Puno PUN Peru
Situated in Puno, this 5-star hotel is perched at water's edge in the Puno area of Lake Titicaca; the hotel boasts extraordinary views 12,500 feet above sea level and features a gourmet restaurant.
Sonesta Posadas Del Inca Puno
Moderate First-Class
Sesquicentenario 610 Puno PUN Peru
On the shores of Lake Titicaca, Sonesta Posadas del Inca Puno is a haven for warm and traditional Peruvian hospitality. The Posada offers panoramic views of the world's highest navigable lake, surrounded by snow-capped mountain peaks.
GHL Lago Titicaca
Moderate First-Class
Isla Esteves Puno PUN Peru
The GHL Lago Titicaca hotell is located on Esteves Island on the shores of Lake Titicaca, the highest navigable lake in the world. Featuring unforgettable views of the lake, the hotel is located in the bay of Puno on a rocky hill surrounded by the extensive reed forest.