Luxury Peru by Rail: Cuzco, Machu Picchu, and Lake Titicaca

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Heartland of the Incas, Peru is still littered with sites that showcase this powerful empire’s prowess as master builders, most notably Machu Picchu. Visiting this citadel hidden in the mountains is inspiration enough for a first-time visit, but the Incas were just one in a long line of peoples with a surviving legacy to explore. The landscape is equally vari...
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Trip type
Private Guided
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

What's this trip about?

    Heartland of the Incas, Peru is still littered with sites that showcase this powerful empire’s prowess as master builders, most notably Machu Picchu. Visiting this citadel hidden in the mountains is inspiration enough for a first-time visit, but the Incas were just one in a long line of peoples with a surviving legacy to explore. The landscape is equally varied: from the heights of the Andes down to the rainforest and quieter tributaries of the Peruvian Amazon. Peru feels like a country on the ascendency, reflected in the quality of hotels and a penchant for fine food. Despite being a country of classic journeys, not every trip to Peru has to follow the same paths. Our specialists have explored the main sights and the lesser known ones. They’ll carefully plan your holiday as an individual tailor-made trip to match your preferences.

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Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transport
Start CityLima
End CityLima

Travel Themes

  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Train & Rail Journeys
  • National Parks

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Itinerary

Day 1 : Lima

Today you begin your journey by boarding your international outbound flight to Lima. Arriving in Lima, you're met by your private guide and driven to your hotel by private transfer in the city's fashionable Miraflores district. We suggest spending the evening relaxing after your flight and getting your bearings, perhaps trying out Peruvian cuisine in one of the city's superb restaurants.

Day 2 : Lima

Today's private tour is a great chance to learn about the many influences that have shaped Lima over the centuries and sample Peruvian cuisine at some of the city's best restaurants.

Day 3 : Cuzco

You will be met at your hotel this morning by your driver and taken to the airport via private transfer. Upon arrival in Cuzco you will be met by your driver and taken to your hotel by private transfer.This afternoon should be spent at your leisure as you acclimatize to the high altitude.

Day 4 : Cuzco

Enjoy a privately guided tour of the highlights of Cuzco and nearby Inca ruins.

Day 5 : Sacred Valley of Incas

Make your way through the Sacred Valley on a private excursion with visits to a traditional Andean market, the agricultural terraces of Moray, and salt pans at Maras.

Day 6 : Machu Picchu

Start today with a privately guided tour of the ruins of Ollantaytambo before taking the one and a half hour train journey to Machu Picchu with your guide. The journey traces the edge of the white-water Urubamba River as it twists through the increasingly steep-sided ...

Day 7 : Cuzco

Take the morning to return to Machu Picchu on your own before taking a scenic three-hour ride aboard the Hiram Bingham train back to Cuzco.

Day 8 : Cuzco

Traverse the beautiful Peruvian countryside aboard the Belmond Andean Explorer train. As part of the all-inclusive service youâll enjoy tea time and dinner and the open bar when you aren't taking in the views from the observation car.You will spend the night on board outside of Lake Titicaca.

Day 9 : Cuzco

Awake at Lake Titicaca and watch sunrise over this mythical lake then enjoy breakfast onboard. Afterwards, there is the option to include a small group excursion on to the lake before enjoying lunch on the lake.In the afternoon you will return to the train for tea time, cocktail hour, dinner, and continue your journey to Arequipa.

Day 10 : Arequipa

An early morning breakfast onboard is followed by a day of activities that include Lake Saracocha and the Sumbay Caves.You will then have the option to disembark and visit the Colca Canyon or continue on to the white city of Arequipa and enjoy a panoramic city tour with a small group.

Day 11 : International return flight

Today you will be met at your hotel by your driven and taken to the airport via private transfer for your domestic flight to Lima where you will connect for your international flight home.

Day 12 : International return flight

Arrive home today to complete your journey.

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Price per day$675
Last Updated: 1/12/2022

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