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BRAZIL
IVIA
PARAGUAY
Maras salt mines
PERU
Machu Picchu
BRAZIL
Lima2 Nazca Lines 2
PACIFIC OCEAN
All 3 internal flights are included.
OUR JOURNEY
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2 Sacred 3 Valley
Cuzco
Lake
2 Titicaca Puno
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DAY 1 | Welcome to Lima, Peru
On arrival, you’ll be escorted to the luxurious Belmond Miraflores Park.
DAY 2 | Sightseeing in Lima
Stroll in Barranco where historic buildings are
now home to lively cafes and boutiques. Tour the Larco Museum, followed by lunch, and discover the landmarks of Plaza Mayor in the colonial heart of Lima . Learn how to make a classic Pisco Sour before sitting down to an elegant Welcome Dinner. meals b+l+d
DAY 3 | Cuzco + Sacred Valley
Fly to Cuzco where our engaging Andean
Trip Leader Carlos awaits. Descend into the Sacred Valley to see llamas and alpacas, and to learn about traditional weaving techniques still used throughout the Andes. Visit the Cochahuasi Animal Sanctuary and explore the colorful market in Pisac. Then check in to the enchanting Belmond Rio Sagrado. meals b+l+d
DAY 4 | Andean history + Culture Explore the stone fortress of Ollantaytambo
and sit down to a farm-to-table lunch at Hacienda Huayoccari, a lovely 17th-century estate that’s been home to the Orihuela family for over 100 years. See the terraced Maras salt mines, worked for generations by the same families, and spend time in the workshop of a famed Andean milliner – where the daughter carries on the family tradition. Journey across the highlands to the Inca terraces at Moray before returning to your hotel. meals b+l+d
DAY 5 | To Machu Picchu by Luxury Rail Enjoy brunch and wine aboard Belmond’s
stylish Hiram Bingham Train as you journey through the Sacred Valley – a land of timeless villages, ancient farming terraces and rugged
mountain peaks. Step off in Aguas Calientes and explore Machu Picchu as Carlos expertly sheds light on the ancient Inca and their once-mighty empire. Spend the night at the one-and-only Belmond Sanctuary Lodge adjacent to the Lost City. meals b+l+d
DAY 6 | Machu Picchu + On to Cuzco Arising early at the only lodge next to Machu Picchu, you’ll be among the first to enter the Machu Picchu for a second guided visit. It’s an unforgettable experience to watch as the sun casts its first light upon the ancient citadel. The return journey on the Hiram Bingham Train includes cocktails and dinner. Arrive in Cuzco and check in to your oxygenated junior suite at the luxury Belmond Palacio Nazarenas. meals b+l+d
DAY 7 | Cuzco’s Inca sites
Explore Tambomachay, a remote Inca site with
stone terraces, aqueducts and fountains. Then witness a purification ritual at the Temple of the Moon and explore Sacsayhuaman with its massive stones and views over Cuzco. Enjoy lunch at La Princesita and a free afternoon. meals b+l
DAY 8 | Culture + Cuisine Experience enduring Andean ways at the
Almudena Cemetery and lively San Pedro Market. Then tour the Cathedral and the Temple of the Sun. At a stylish rooftop kitchen overlooking Cuzco, you’ll join our chef for a hands-on cooking class. Dine this evening at MAP Café, one of Cuzco’s finest. meals b+l+d
DAY 9 | To Lake Titicaca
Fly to Puno and visit the remarkable pre-Inca burial towers of Sillustani. Then check in to Puno’s best hotel, the Libertador, where A+R guests enjoy lakeview rooms. meals b+l+d
DAY 10 | Exploring Lake Titicaca
It’s a wonder to stand upon the remarkable
floating islands, built on layers of Totora reeds, and to meet the Uros people who live here. Step ashore on Taquile Island where residents still speak the language of the Inca and
weave extraordinary textiles with techniques developed over the centuries. meals b+l+d
DAY11 | BacktoLima
Fly to Lima where a day-use room has been reserved for you at the conveniently located Wyndham Airport Hotel. At the appropriate time, transfer to the airport. meals b
OUR ANDEAN TRIP LEADER, CARLOS SEMINARIO
Your travels in the Sacred Valley, Cuzco, Machu Picchu and across Lake Titicaca are enhanced by Carlos’ deep knowledge and passion for his native land. Born in the Andes, you’ll find Carlos to be well-versed in Peru’s rich history and culture.
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THE ENIGMATIC NAZCA LINES
We include narrated flightseeing over the Nazca geoglyphs and a wildlife cruise to the Ballestas Islands. 3 days from $1,599.
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