zAAA Vacations® - Peru Explorer

AAA Complimentary Inclusion: Enjoy a free extra night in Lima before your tour at the Doubletree El Pardo, ideally set in the seaside district of Miraflores.

Enjoy a day at leisure in Lima. Meals B

Your city tour includes the lovely Santo Domingo Church & Convent and the Larco Herrera Museum, famed for its fine pre-Columbian artifacts. Meals B 

Fly to Cuzco c where you’ll be greeted by Ana Maria. Journey with her into the Sacred Valley to visit the Cochahuasi Animal Sanctuary, dedicated to the rescue of endangered Andean animals. At Awanacancha, see llamas and alpacas in their natural habitat, and learn about ancient weaving techniques. Explore the colorful town of Pisac and have lunch before checking in to the Casa Andina Private Collection Hotel. With little ambient light, the Sacred Valley is a great place to star gaze. Tonight, head over to your resort’s planetarium and observatory to marvel at the constellations of the Southern Sky!  Meals B,L

[Please note: Due to limited visibility, the planetarium is closed from January through March. During this time, guests will enjoy an extra sightseeing stop in Lima on Day 2 to visit Casa Aliaga. This handsome residence is the oldest house in the Americas and has been home to the same family for nearly 500 years!]

Tour the mountaintop fortress of Ollantaytambo with Ana Maria and stop by a local chicheria to learn about chicha, an Andean beverage distilled from corn. Then visit the studio of Pablo and Marilu Seminario – renowned pottery artisans who draw on ancient techniques and designs. Tonight, witness a Pago a la Tierra, a Tribute to the Earth, performed by an Andean shaman. Meals B,L

A two-day visit to the Lost City of the Inca begins with a rail journey through the spectacular Sacred Valley. Arrive Machu Picchu and explore the mountain citadel as Ana Maria illuminates the history of the ancient Inca. Overnight at the Inkaterra El Pueblo. Meals B,L,D

We include your transportation and entry ticket so you can ascend again to explore at your own pace as the sun casts its first light upon Machu Picchu. With morning dew, the paths can be slippery, requiring caution. Enroute to Cuzco, stop in Chincheros, a high-mountain town known for its skilled weavers. Spend three nights in the heart of Cuzco at the Novotel Hotel, set in a 16th-century landmark. Meals B,D

Join Ana Maria this morning to discover Cuzco’s iconic landmarks, including Sacsayhuaman and the Temple of the Sun. Then mingle with city residents and visit Almudena Cemetery to experience traditional facets of daily life here in the Andes. Meals B

Journey across the high-mountain plains south of Cuzco to Oropesa. Rarely visited by tourists, this handsome Colonial-era town is renowned throughout the region for its generations-old bread-making traditions, a skill still practiced by many of the town’s residents. Take in the aroma of freshly-baked breads and sample the traditional Oropesa bread. Then continue to the remote mountain village of Cuyuni where you’ll have a chance to mingle and stroll with residents. They’ll take you into their homes and fields, teaching you about their traditions and a way of life that has changed little over the centuries. Return to Cuzco and dine tonight at Incanto. Meals B,L,D

Fly to Lima where you’ll have a day-use room at the Doubletree El Pardo. Our services end upon your late afternoon check out. Meals B

AAA Complimentary Inclusion: Enjoy a free extra night in Lima before your tour at the Doubletree El Pardo, ideally set in the seaside district of Miraflores.

Check in to the superior first class Doubletree El Pardo Hotel. 

Your city tour begins in the lively seaside district of Miraflores, one of Lima’s most enchanting areas. In the historic center of town, you’ll visit the lovely Santo Domingo Church and Larco Herrera Museum, famed for its fine pre-Columbian artifacts. Stroll with your guide through Barranco, a charming enclave where historic 19th-century buildings are now home to thriving galleries and studios. Meals B 

Fly to Cuzco c where you’ll be greeted by Ana Maria. AAA Engaging Experiences: Journey with her into the Sacred Valley to visit the Cochahuasi Animal Sanctuary, dedicated to the rescue of endangered Andean animals. At Awanacancha, see llamas and alpacas in their natural habitat and learn about ancient weaving techniques. Explore the colorful town of Pisac, renowned for its bustling Andean market, and have lunch before checking in to the Casa Andina Private Collection Hotel. Tonight, head over to your resort’s planetarium and observatory to marvel at the constellations of the Southern Sky. Meals B,L

[Please Note: Due to limited visibility, the planetarium is closed from January through March. During this time, guests will enjoy an extra sightseeing stop in Lima on Day 2 to visit Casa Aliaga. This handsome Colonial residence is the oldest house in the Americas and has been home to the same family for nearly 500 years.]

Tour the spectacular mountaintop fortress of Ollantaytambo with Ana Maria and stop by a local chicheria in this authentic Inca-era town to learn about chicha, an Andean beverage distilled from corn. AAA Engaging Experience: Then visit the studio of Pablo and Marilu Seminario – renowned pottery artisans who draw on ancient techniques and designs. Tonight, witness a Pago a la Tierra, a Tribute to the Earth, performed by an Andean shaman. Meals B,L 

A two-day visit to the Lost City of the Inca begins with a rail journey through the spectacular Sacred Valley. Arrive Machu Picchu and explore the mountain citadel as Ana Maria illuminates the history of the ancient Inca. AAA Engaging Experience: Retreat to the enchanting Inkaterra El Pueblo Hotel, nestled in a riverside cloud forest at the base of Machu Picchu. Meals B,L,D

We include your transportation and entry ticket so you can ascend again to explore the Lost City early this morning at your own pace. AAA Engaging Experience: Stand in awe as the sun casts its first light upon the ancient stones of Machu Picchu; it’s a powerful and unforgettable experience. With morning dew, the paths can be slippery, requiring caution. En route to Cuzco, stop in Chincheros, a high-mountain town known for its skilled weavers. Spend three nights at the charming El Mercado Hotel, set in a splendidly renovated historic building in the heart of Cuzco. Meals B,D

Join Ana Maria this morning to discover Cuzco’s iconic landmarks, including Sacsayhuaman and the Temple of the Sun. Then mingle with city residents at the lively San Pedro Market and visit Almudena Cemetery to experience traditional facets of daily life here in the Andes. Return to your city central hotel and enjoy your afternoon at leisure. Meals B

Fly to Lima for your onward journey. Guests with late international departures will have a day-use room at the Doubletree El Pardo Hotel. Meals B