Train to Machu Picchu (Signature) - Inti Raymi Festival
Itinerary
Arrive in Lima and check in to your hotel.
Take a half-day city tour, including Casa Aliaga, the oldest colonial mansion in Lima and the Baroque majesty of San Francisco monastery.
Fly over the Andes to Arequipa, known as the ‘White City' thanks to the use of pale, volcanic sillar stone masonry in much of its buildings. Admire its ornate facades and colonnaded plazas, surrounded by ice-capped volcanoes.
Take a full-day city tour to see such sights as the beautiful Santa Catalina convent, which dates from the 16th century, and the Juanita Mummy Museum.
Drive into the Andes towards Colca Canyon (around four hours, partly on unpaved roads, with stops), passing breathtaking views of the altiplano and herds of grazing llamas and vicuñas.
Early morning excursion to Condor's Cross to see condors flying over the canyon. Later, visit Maca, a town famed for its pre-Columbian textiles. Enjoy an afternoon at leisure.
Travel by road to Puno and Lake Titicaca (around six hours). Stay on the shores of the lake.
Take a full-day tour of the Uros people's man-made, floating, reed islands, as well as the naturally formed Taquile Island.
Take the Titicaca train to Cuzco (approximately 10 hours). Enjoy lunch and relax with a pisco sour in the observation car, as you pass through Andean plains, where vicuñas and alpacas thrive.
Take a half-day tour of the Inca capital including the San Blas district, the cathedral and the extraordinary Temple of the Sun at Coricancha. Afternoon is at leisure or take an optional excursion to the Pre-Columbian Art Museum or the ruins of Sacsayhuamán.
In the morning travel by road to the indigenous village of Chinchero to see its Inca terraces and a traditional weaving demonstration. Visit the Inca fortress at Ollantaytambo, an astounding feat of construction and ingenuity.
Drive to Ollanta and take the Vistadome train to Machu Picchu. Tour the spectacular ruins.
Morning at leisure or further explore Machu Picchu (purchase ticket at time of booking). Return to Poroy by rail and transfer to Cuzco for 2 nights.
Enjoy a full day of ceremonial celebrations in honour of the Sun God and see the spectacular re-enactment procession of hundreds of Inca descendants in colourful finery accompanied by music and dance. Enjoy a farewell dinner in the evening.
Tour ends in Cusco.
Trip Inclusions
- Stay overnight at Machu Picchu, the stunning, world-famous Inca citadel
- See the oldest colonial mansion in Lima
- Enjoy a scenic rail ride across Peru's altiplano aboard the stylish Titicaca train
- Take the opportunity to visit during the local Inti Raymi festival
- Internal flights
- Small group size - average 16 people (max 18)
- 4- & 5-star accommodation
- Experienced local tour manager
- Welcome drink & a farewell dinner
- Flexible - extensions & room upgrades available
- Porterage at hotels
- Itinerary and inclusions subject to change.
- Price is for land, cruise and specified internal flights. International flights not included.
- The order of the itinerary allows gradual adjustment to the altitude, while taking in the major sights of Peru. There are some early morning starts and long drives.
Cox & Kings groups rarely exceed 18 guests, and ninety percent of journeys have at least one guaranteed departure date, letting you plan with peace of mind.
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Cox & Kings partners with charming hotels that are comfortable and capture the essence of their surroundings, whether it’s a historic, characterful building, or an ideally placed location.
All Cox & Kings tours are guided and supported by experienced locals, who use their knowledge and on-the-ground relationships to improve and deepen the travel experience.
Dates & Pricing
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