Train to Machu Picchu (Superior) - Inti Raymi Festival
Overview
Itinerary
Arrive in Lima and check in to the Casa Andina Premium Miraflores.
Take a half-day city tour, including Casa Aliaga, the oldest colonial mansion in Lima, and the architectural masterpiece of San Francisco monastery.
Fly over the Andes to Arequipa, a city of white buildings and colonnaded plazas surrounded by ice-capped volcanoes. Transfer to the Costa del Sol Wyndham for 2 nights.
Full-day city tour, including the beautiful Santa Catalina convent, which dates from the 16th century, and the Juanita Mummy Museum.
Drive into the Andes towards Colca Canyon (approx. 4 hours, partly on unpaved roads, with stops en route). The scenery is breathtaking, with the terraces of the Colca Valley and herds of llamas scattered around. Stay for 2 nights at Aranwa Colca Hotel.
Early morning excursion to Condor's Cross to see magnificent condors flying over the canyon. Visit the town of Maca, famed for its preColumbian textiles. Afternoon at leisure.
Travel by road to Puno and Lake Titicaca (approx. 6 hours). Stay 2 nights at the GHL Hotel Lago Titicaca on the shore of the lake.
Take a full-day tour of the floating Uros reed islands and Taquile Island.
Take the stylish Titicaca train to Cuzco (approximately 10 hours). Relax over lunch or with a pisco sour in the observation car as you pass through rolling Andean plains where vicuñas and alpacas may be seen. Stay 2 nights at Casa Andina Premium Cuzco.
Half-day tour of the Inca capital including the San Blas district, the cathedral and the extraordinary Temple of the Sun at Koricancha. Afternoon is at leisure or take an optional excursion to the Pre-Columbian Art Museum or the ruins of Sacsayhuaman.
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 and overnight at Casa Andina Premium Valle Sagrado Hotel & Villas.
Drive to Ollanta and take the Vistadome train to Machu Picchu. Tour the spectacular ruins and stay overnight at the Inkaterra Machu Picchu Hotel.
Morning at leisure or further explore Machu Picchu (purchase ticket at time of booking). return to Poroy by rail and transfer to Casa Andina Premium 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, which will include your farewell lunch.
Tour ends in Cusco.
Trip Inclusions
- Stay overnight at Machu Picchu
- Visit the oldest private colonial mansion in Lima
- Spot majestic condors in Colca Canyon
- Scenic rail journey across the altiplano aboard the stylish Titicaca train
- Enjoy a full day of ceremonial celebrations at the 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 lunch
- 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.
Operator
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.
Cox & Kings tours feature deep, authentic local experiences that reveal hidden truths and cultural secrets about each destination.
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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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