Overview
11 Days / 10 Nights OF Culture, Adventure & Luxury
Experience Peru’s soul on the path of the ancients. This immersive journey invites you to walk where the Inca once tread — from the bustling, colonial streets of Lima to the artisan villages and terraced landscapes of the Sacred Valley, and onward through a breathtaking 4-day trek along the iconic Inca Trail. Along the way, encounter timeless traditions, vibrant markets, and archaeological wonders set against dramatic Andean backdrops.
Each step brings you closer to the awe-inspiring finale: entering Machu Picchu through the fabled Sun Gate at sunrise — a moment that fuses physical achievement, spiritual connection, and the living memory of a great civilization. Perfectly balancing luxury, culture, and adventure, this experience is a once-in-a-lifetime invitation to discover the heart of Peru.
Itinerary
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Arrive in Peru’s capital and explore its historic heart. Tour colonial plazas, catacombs, and the pre-Inca ruins of Huallamarca. Enjoy breathtaking Pacific views from Miraflores and indulge in one of the world’s most celebrated culinary scenes.
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Fly to Cusco and descend into the fertile Sacred Valley. Visit markets in Chinchero, salt mines in Maras, and Inca terraces in Moray. Tour the living museum of Awanacancha and the fortress town of Ollantaytambo.
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Begin your once-in-a-lifetime trek:
Day 5: Train to Km 82, hike to Huayllabamba.
Day 6: Summit Dead Woman’s Pass (13,850 ft.)
Day 7: Visit Sayacmarca and camp near Phuyupatamarca.
Day 8: Descend past Wiñay Wayna, arrive at Machu Picchu via the Sun Gate.
Porters, gear, meals, and guided support included.
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Optional early morning hike up Huayna Picchu for panoramic views. Return via the luxury Hiram Bingham train featuring fine dining, cocktails, and live music en route to Cusco.
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Explore the former capital of the Inca Empire. Tour Korikancha (Temple of the Sun), Sacsayhuaman fortress, and the city's grand cathedrals and plazas.
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Fly from Cusco to Lima and connect to your international flight home.
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Luxury Accommodations
LIMA
Belmond Miraflores Park – Oceanfront luxury with rooftop pool
Hotel B – Belle Époque elegance in bohemian Barranco
SACRED VALLEY
Sol y Luna – Artistic adobe casitas on 25 lush acres
Belmond Rio Sagrado – Tranquil riverside retreat
Tambo del Inka – The only hotel with a private train station to Machu Picchu
MACHU PICCHU / AGUAS CALIENTES
Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo – Cloud forest sanctuary
Sumaq Hotel – Sophisticated cuisine and rainforest views
Sanctuary Lodge – Steps from Machu Picchu’s gates
CUSCO
Belmond Palacio Nazarenas – Convent-turned-boutique hideaway
Hotel Monasterio – Colonial splendor with oxygen-enriched rooms
Palacio del Inka – Historic mansion across from the Temple of the Sun
La Casona Inkaterra – Ancestral estate turned five-star retreat
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