| DAY 1 |
Outbound international flight to Lima.
Stay: Belmond Miraflores Park (2 nights) |
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DAY 2 |
Lima
When people discuss great South American cities, Lima is often overlooked. But Peru's capital can hold its own against its neighbours. It has an oceanfront setting, colonial-era splendour, sophisticated dining, and nonstop nightlife. It's true that the city – clogged with traffic and choked with fumes doesn’t make a great first impression – but wander around the regal edifices surrounding the Plaza de Armas, among the gnarled olive trees of San Isidro's Parque El Olivar and you'll find yourself well and truly charmed. |
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DAY 3 |
Lima to Arequipa
Flight Time: 1 hour, 30 minutes
The jaw-dropping white-stoned city of Arequipa (hence it’s nickname, the ‘White City’) this UNESCO World Heritage site is cradled by three steep, gargantuan, snow-covered volcanoes. One of the most visually-stunning cities in Peru, it shines under the striking sun at 2350 metres above sea level, abuzz with people mingling at bars and cafés in 500-year-old sillar buildings, and shoppers seeking the finest alpaca threads anywhere in the country.
Stay: Casa Andina Private Collection (1 night) |
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DAY 4 |
Arequipa to Colca Canyon
Private Car Transfer Time: 4 hours, 40 minutes | Distance: 195 miles
Stay: Colca Lodge (2 nights) |
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DAY 5 |
Colca Canyon
The Colca Canyon in southern Peru's Arequipa region is an area of astounding scenic beauty, best known as one of the world's deepest canyons, reaching a depth of 4160 metres – a depth that can most easily be appreciated from the Cruz del Condor, a viewpoint where Andean Condors can be seen most days throughout the year. The valley also features an incredible amount of Inca and pre-Inca agricultural terraces and the irrigation systems necessary to operate them. |
| DAY 6 |
Colca Canyon to Lake Titicaca
Private Car Transfer Time: 4 hours, 45 minutes | Distance: 183 miles
Stay: Libertador Lago Titicaca (2 nights) |
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DAY 7 |
Lake Titicaca
Located between Bolivia and Peru, Lake Titicaca is one of the most fascinating lakes in the world, situated at a very high altitude of over 3800 metres above sea level, and a sacred place for the Inca civilization (Incan mythology says that the first Inca king, Manco Capac, was born here). The town of Puno is also an interesting place to visit during your stay, as it’s the capital of Peru’s folklore and has a beautiful old cathedral. |
| DAY 8 |
Belmond Andean Explorer to Cusco
Journey Time: 10 hours, 30 minutes
Traverse the highest plains of the Andes – from the reflective beauty of Lake Titicaca to Cusco, the ancient capital of the Inca Empire – on this, one of the highest train journeys on earth.
Stay: Belmond Palacio Monasterio (1 night) |
| DAY 9 |
Cusco to The Sacred Valley
Private Car Transfer Time: 1 hour, 30 minutes
This scenic drive takes you through a stunning landscape to the Sacred Valley of the Incas, a relaxed and incomparably beautiful stretch of small villages and ancient ruins spread across broad plain and rugged mountain slopes northwest of Cusco.
Stay: Belmond Rio Sagrado (2 nights) |
| DAY 10 |
The Sacred Valley
The magnificent Inca ruins found from Pisac to Ollantaytambo and beyond are some of the finest not only in Peru, but also in all of the Americas and are testaments to the region's immense ceremonial importance. |
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DAY 11 |
Sacred Valley to Machu Picchu
Journey Time: 1 hour, 45 minutes
Take the luxurious Belmond Hiram Bingham train to Machu Picchu, Peru’s most iconic attraction, on one of the most incredible train journeys in the world.
Explore Machu Picchu in unrivalled depth with your host, Alfredo Mormontoy Atayupanqui, the site’s former resident archaeologist, and stay overnight at Belmond Sanctuary Lodge, located beside the citadel.
Stay: Belmond Sanctuary Lodge (1 night) |
| DAYS 12-13 |
Machu Picchu to Cusco
Rise early and enjoy a walk through Machu Picchu at sunrise; then choose to take one of two hikes with your guide, or just relax and continue exploring the magnificent citadel on your own, before returning to Cusco late afternoon aboard the Belmond Hiram Bingham.
Stay: Belmond Palacio Nazarenas (2 nights) |
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DAY 14 |
Depart Cusco on your international flight back to London via Lima. |
| PRICES |
13 nights from £5,795 per person |