LUXURY GASTRONOMIC LIMA TO MACHU PICCHU 8D/7N

Transfer in Lima

Welcome to Peru! Today is a transit day, and after a long flight, you are probably
looking forward to a nice meal and some relaxation. The Costa del Sol hotel is located
right across the street from the airport and is the best choice for travelers connecting to
Cuzco. However, if you arrive to Lima in the early afternoon, you will have the time to
make your way to a hotel in the picturesque waterfront district of Miraflores. If you go
for this option, one of our representatives will meet you at the airport and escort you to
your hotel.

Flight to Cusco + Private Cusco city tour

In the appropriate time for your ongoing Flight, a Private Transfer to Cusco Airport to board
your flight to Cusco. Our representative will assist you with check-in procedures.
Upon arrival at Cusco, you will be welcomed by one of our representatives, who will be
waiting for you outside of the Arrival Hall with a sign with our and your names on it for your
approximate 15 minutes private Transfer to your Hotel at the historic center Cusco. In
addition, the assistant will briefly introduce the city and our services while on the way to
your hotel.

City Tour

This morning, discover Cusco on a city tour that includes the Cathedral on the Plaza de
Armas and the Santo Domingo Temple, a Dominican church built on the foundations of
the Qoricancha, the Incas’ principal religious building. Listen as a local expert explains
how the historic clashes between the Incas and the Spanish played a role in forming
today’s Peruvian culture. Later, visit the well-preserved ruins of Sacsayhuaman, a
testament to Incan architectural skill. Compiled from colossal stones, the largest of
which may weigh as much as 200 tons, the walls were cut and placed together with
incredible precision and without a single drop of mortar to hold them in place. This
imposing fortress, which witnessed the greatest battle between the Spanish and the
Incas.

Luxury Hiram Bingham Train to Machu Picchu

The Luxury Hiram Bingham Train is an exclusive service where you will enjoy a full
day of unforgettable experiences.
The service includes:

• Champagne Reception
• Brunch on board.
• Exclusive Bus return to the citadel of Machu Picchu.
• Entrance to Machu Picchu.
• Afternoon tea at the Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge

Observation Car: At the back of the Hiram Bingham is the Observation car, offering
a space in which to truly appreciate the stunning Peruvian landscape. Observations
cars are a great addition to any train and this one is furnished with dark wood, polished
brass and large cushioned seats, thus making it the perfect place to sit, relax and watch
the unfolding Peruvian landscape.
Carriages: The carriages are luxurious with elegant decoration in the style of the
1920′s Pullman trains. Each of the four carriages has been furnished in polished wood
and brass, with large chairs and plenty of space.
Luxury 5* Sanctuary Lodge Machu Picchu
Accommodation
Check-in 1:00pm
This luxurious hotel with landscaped ponds and direct views of the Huayna Picchu
Mountain offers free Wi-Fi and rooms with iPod docking stations. Aromatherapy
massages and trips to Machu Picchu citadel are available.
Belmond Sanctuary Lodge has elegantly decorated rooms with cable TV and work
desks in a palette of tans and earth tones. Some rooms have private patios and
mountain views. Private bathrooms include bathrobes and amenities.
At Belmond Sanctuary Lodge, guests can dine á la carte at Tampu Restaurant, with
large sliding windows and panoramic views of the lush jungle. Tinkuy Restaurant
offers Andean flavors and has rustic stone interiors and a fireplace.
Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge is the only hotel located adjacent to this ancient Inca
citadel. It offers its guests exceptionally easy access from early morning to late
afternoon, when most of the day visitors and buses have left.
Sit out on a terrace and savor Peruvian cuisine based on produce grown on the Lodge’s
own plot: This delightful Orient-Express hideaway is the perfect place to relax and
unwind in the shadow of the Lost City.
We include a Deluxe Room with a Private Terrace for your night of Luxury at Machu
Picchu.
Starts at
1:30pm

Private 2 Hour Tour Machu Picchu Citadel

Certainly, the ‘Holy Grail’ for lovers of Inca monuments, the enigmatic lost city of
Machu Picchu is the most famous archaeological site in all of South America and
possibly the world.
The spectacular collection of temples, terraced hills, and plazas was the mountaintop
citadel of the Inca under Pachacutec and Tupac Yupanqui, until the coming of the
Europeans with Pizarro.
It may have the most familiar name, but Machu Picchu has refused to reveal many of
its mysteries, including the secrets of its construction, function, and demise. US
historian Hiram Bingham discovered the overgrown ruins in 1911, and the quality of
the stonework hints that it was an extremely important ceremonial site.
The remains date from around 1450, built at the height of the Inca Empire, and as they
escaped being plundered by the Spanish, they include semi-intact icons and shrines
that were defaced or removed at other sites. Entering the site, a set of steps leads to the
ruined Temple of the Sun and a series of altars and niches. Highlights include the
remains of ceremonial baths, the Sacred Plaza with its tremendous views.

Half day Maras Moray tour by car

This day you will set off in the direction of the Sacred Valley to the town of Chinchero,
an authentic Andean village with lots of character, where we will find the colonial
church that houses a large collection of painting from the Cusquenian School of Art.
The following stop on your tour will be Maras, a picturesque town surrounded by
stunning mountain landscapes, which has given its name to the Salineras, or salt pans,
located here. These salt mines are evaporation ponds that have been used to produce salt
since the pre-Inca times. The natural color variation of the pools is staggered in terraces
down the side of the canyon. It is a breathtaking sight. You'll be able to perceive them
in all their glory from the viewpoint.
You'll then be taken to Moray, where a mysterious Inca archaeological site is located.
The ruins of the circular agricultural terraces, known as Andenes, are thought to have
been used by the Incas to create different microclimates to cultivate a variety of crops.
You'll explore the area for an hour, enjoying their mythical history.
Trip time around 3 hours to the starting point of the excursion. Llacto (15,219 ft. A
delicious breakfast will be served at the base of Rainbow Mountain. Along the way,
there are amazing views of farming Inca terraces, traditional villages, valleys, and high
Andean peaks, like the Ausangate Mountain and glaciers. You can interact with the local
people, who are still keeping traditional Quechua culture alive.
After a total hike of 2 glorious hours (slow rhythm), we finally reach our ultimate
destination at the top of Rainbow Mountain. After admiring the unique scenic beauty,
you will have time to explore the area. You can take pictures or just soak up the
magnificent view. We will occupy around 40 minutes at the top. Afterward, there is an
optional hike across to the top of the Red Valley. This guided walk takes about 1 hour
longer to get back to the trailhead.
At this key point, we hike back down the way we approached. The guided hike typically
takes 1 flexible hour. When we reach the bottom, a delicious lunch will be waiting for
you. When where finished, a departure time will be confirmed for the return trip back to
Cusco.