12D10N Ultra-Luxe Peru Experience
Discover the highlights of Peru on this trip. Begin by acclimatizing to the altitude in the breathtaking Sacred Valley, where guests can enjoy an outdoor adventure like horseback riding and mountain biking through the hilly countryside, later head to Machu Picchu to discover this ancient Incan historical site, and end your trip in the charming city of Cusco.
Exceptional Experiences:
- Enjoy horseback riding on Peruvian Paso horses with your personal guide through this spectacular region in Sacred Valley.
- Enjoy a private meditation ceremony performed by a Paco (Andean Shaman) before sunset especially for your party
- Experience an awe-inspiring train ride aboard the luxurious Hiram Bingham Train along the towering Andes and the Quechua-speaking villages of the Sacred Valley as you travel to Machu Picchu
- Enjoy a private shaman meditation ceremony in the gardens of Sanctuary Lodge in Machu Picchu
- Experience a personal weaving demonstration by a group of local women
- Get exclusive access to the rooftop of the San Francisco Church for spectacular panoramic views of the city
- Exclusive access to the Hotel Monasterio's chapel where you will be given a private music demonstration by a local musician who will explain the different instruments indigenous to Peru
- Discover beautiful Lake Titicaca on your private motorboat and visit Taquile Island where you will hike and learn about the distinct local culture of the inhabitants with your personal guide
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Itinerary:
DAY 1: LIMA, PERU
Depart Singapore and touch down in Lima, Peru. Meet your local guide and they will seamlessly whisk you to your accommodation for the night. Check-in at the Wyndham Costa del Sol Hotel conveniently located across the street from the airport.
Accommodation: 5* Wyndham Costa del Sol Hotel
DAY 2: SACRED VALLEY, PERU (B/L)
This morning, take a flight to Cusco. Upon arrival, meet your local guide and driver, then take a private transfer to the Sacred Valley where you will stay in the tranquil Sol y Luna lodge.
On the way to your lodge, stop to have lunch in the private salon of an exclusive hacienda with spectacular views of the area. After lunch, enjoy horseback riding on Peruvian Paso horses with your personal guide through this spectacular region. Alternatively, enjoy a private meditation ceremony performed by a Paco (Andean Shaman) before sunset especially for your party. Later, relax in the comfort of your lodge in the evening.
Accommodation: 5* Sol y Luna
DAY 3: SACRED VALLEY, PERU (B/L)
This morning after breakfast, meet your expert guide go on a special mountain biking excursion through the rolling hills of the Sacred Valley. Highlights include visiting the concentric ruins at Moray and the salt pools at Maras. There will also be a private back-up vehicle should anyone in your party tire. Along the way, you will stop for a delicious gourmet picnic lunch in the shadows of the Andes arranged for your party - complete with fine glassware and linen. Afterwards, you will be taken to an exclusive house for a private pisco sour tasting.
Accommodation: 5* Sol y Luna
DAY 4: MACHU PICCHU, PERU (B/L/D)
Experience an awe-inspiring train ride aboard the luxurious Hiram Bingham Train along the towering Andes and the Quechua-speaking villages of the Sacred Valley as you travel to Machu Picchu. You will either leave the train at kilometre 104 and hike the last portion of the Inca Trail with your personal guide (passing through the Gate of the Sun) or take the luxurious Hiram Bingham train all the way to Machu Picchu. Go on a private guided tour of the Machu Picchu ruins in the afternoon and gourmet meals at your hotel in the evening.
Accommodation: 5* Belmond Sanctuary Lodge
DAY 5: MACHU PICCHU, PERU (B/L/D)
Rise early to catch the sunrise over the ruins and enjoy further hiking to the Machu Picchu Mountain or to the Gate of the Sun. After lunch, enjoy a private shaman meditation ceremony in the gardens of Sanctuary Lodge.
Accommodation: 5* Belmond Sanctuary Lodge
DAY 6: CUSCO, PERU (B/L/D)
Train transfer to Ollantaytambo where you will take a private transfer to Chinchero to experience a personal weaving demonstration by a group of local women. Continue on by private transfer to Cusco. Private guided tour of the main sightseeing highlights of the historic city of Cusco, including the Plaza de Armas, the Cathedral, and the Incan “Sun Temple” of Qoricancha, with accents on the historical and cultural highlights of the city. The, get exclusive access to the rooftop of the San Francisco Church for spectacular panoramic views of the city. Take time in the evening to relax and acclimatize, and a local academic will give a private informative talk about the history of the Incas, especially for your party.
Accommodation: 5* Belmond Palacio Nazarenas
DAY 7: CUSCO, PERU (B/L/D)
Visit a local market where you will get a sense of the rhythm of daily Cusquenian life and be able to buy traditional handicrafts. Later, with your personal guide, tour the main sightseeing highlights of the historic city of Cusco, including the Plaza de Armas, the Cathedral, and the Incan “Sun Temple” of Qoricancha, with accents on the historical and cultural highlights of the city. Afterwards, get exclusive access to the Hotel Monasterio's chapel where you will be given a private music demonstration by a local musician who will explain the different instruments indigenous to Peru. At night, dine on eclectic Peruvian and international delicacies in one of Cusco’s best restaurants in the evening
Accommodation: 5* Belmond Palacio Nazarenas
DAY 8: LAKE TITICACA, PERU (B/L/D)
Private transfer to the airport for your flight to Juliaca. Meet your local guide and driver and private transfer to Titilaka Lodge. The Titilaka is a quaint boutique lodge with lake view suites and facilities equipped for sustainable exploration. Located on its own private peninsula and situated between the breathtaking red mountains and Lake Titicaca, the highest navigable lake in the world. The lodge offers unique and extraordinary views of the lake from every suite, ensure that you will enjoy. Lake Titicaca is the highest navigable lake in the world and is renowned for its intensely blue waters and fascinating islands. Enjoy a delicious dinner at your lodge.
Accommodation: 5* Titilaka - Relais & Chateaux
DAY 9: LAKE TITICACA, PERU (B/L/D)
From your lodge, you will discover beautiful Lake Titicaca on your private motorboat. During your private motorboat excursion on the lake, visit Taquile Island where you will hike and learn about the distinct local culture of the inhabitants with your personal guide, followed by a visit to the Uros Floating Islands, constructed entirely of reeds. As a special treat, float on the lake in a traditional reed boat enjoying a Pisco sour or fresh fruit juice as you admire the endless blue sky and distant mountain range.
Accommodation: 5* Titilaka - Relais & Chateaux
DAY 10: LIMA, PERU (B/L/D)
Morning transfer to the Juliaca Airport for your flight to Lima. Upon arrival, meet your local guide and driver and make a private transfer to downtown Lima. Visit the historical centre of Lima with your personal guide, including the Plaza de Armas, the Cathedral, the Archbishop’s Palace, the City Hall, the Cloister of San Francisco, and San Isidro. Enjoy a delicious lunch at Astrid & Gaston and later, exclusive access to the home of a private collector of colonial art and pre-Inca artefacts hosted by the collector himself. Relax and freshen up before your international departure with a day-check at the Wyndham Costa del Sol Hotel.
Accommodation: 5* Wyndham Costa del Sol Hotel
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Please note: This itinerary is designed to give you an idea of what to expect on the tour but is not set in stone. What we actually do on a given day is flexible and can be tailored based on the interests of the group.
This itinerary and its package inclusions might be changed later in time, subject to availability.