Memories of Incaland, one of our luxury tour programs in Peru, is a unique overview of the Inca's most sacred places. The journey includes stays in exclusive properties, tours of the Sacred Valley, a Machu Picchu tour and the remote Suasi Island in Lake Titicaca as well as train rides to Machu Picchu and Puno. To top it off a private culinary tour will introduce you to Lima's world-renown nouveau cuisine as one of our luxury tour options in Peru.
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The following hotel options are available:
- MEJ'S CHOICE (Our choice showcasing our favorite hotels in each destination)
- BOUTIQUE (Boutique hotels and more affordable)
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(4 Days / 3 Nights)
Iquitos is the northern gateway to the Peruvian Amazon basin, a rare outpost of civilization smack among almighty rivers and endless forests. Historic houses still faced with the beautiful glazed tiles imported from Portugal along many other European luxury goods give evidence of the wealth created during the 'rubber boom' of the 1860's. Take a last peek to the deeds of modernity on your way to the pier and then join a handful of modern explorers (like yourself) on a luxury cruise into the entrails of the Amazon jungle. Outside, pink dolphins, troops of monkeys, screeching macaws, and a plethora of plants and flowers striving in a restless scenario. Inside, high quality cotton sheets, organic amenities, pieces of artwork, panoramic windows, and delectable cuisine. Peace and relaxation.
(2 Days / 1 Night)
Many centuries ago, a mysterious culture known as the Nazca used small pebbles to design enormous drawings (some measuring up to 900 feet long) on the deserts of southern Peru. Their legacy remained unnoticed, veiled by their vast size and the simplicity of the techniques used, until the incredulous passengers of a commercial flight spotted them back in 1927. You will see them too: The hummingbird, the pelican, the spider, the lizard, the monkey, and, as many others before you, you will be puzzled and immediately overwhelmed by questions about their ultimate meaning: Landing strips for aliens, a giant seismograph, an astronomic calendar…we'll probably have to wait until excavations in the nearby archaeological site of Cahuachi unveil a definite explanation to the riddle. In the meantime, marvel at the works of the ancients and then ponder their meaning while you indulge into superb Peruvian cuisine, pisco, and exquisite accommodations at a reconverted hacienda.
DAY 1: Arrive in Peru
Upon your evening arrival at the airport in Lima, you will be greeted by our local crew and promptly escorted to your hotel in the city. Overnight.
Your Exclusive Agenda includes:
- Airport arrival transfer
- Accommodations for one night in Lima
DAY 2: On to the Sacred Valley: Unfasten, unpack, unwind
No time to spend in Lima, at least not yet. This morning we return to the airport for your flight to Cuzco. Upon arrival, you will be greeted by our local crew and escorted to your hotel in the Sacred Valley. Join your personal guide for a fresh cup of tea and leisurely plan the days ahead before retiring to your room for some deserved rest. This afternoon we have arranged a soothing massage session so your body and mind can start tuning in to your restful holiday ahead.
Your Exclusive Unwind Program includes:
- Breakfast at your hotel
- Airport departure transfer in Lima
- Flight to Cuzco
- Overland transfer from Cuzco to the Sacred Valley
- Meeting with your personal guide
- Soothing massage at hotel
- Accommodations for three nights in the Sacred Valley
DAYS 3-4: The Sacred Valley
The magical Sacred Valley extends from the Inca village of Pisac to the fortress of Ollantaytambo. Surrounded by imposing mountains and irrigated by countless rivers and streams, the valley enjoys a unique microclimate that has made it a vital source of produce since ancient times. Eerie ruins dot a fertile landscape of patterned fields, harvest terraces, and colorful orchards, where locals still live in hamlets where time came to a stop centuries ago. Buzzing markets sit astride tradition and the call of modernity, with locals silently bartering produce in their native Quechua language and avid sellers shouting textiles, handcrafts and pottery to enthusiastic travelers. After a full day of explorations, evenings are spent in cozy hotel lounges, trading stories by the warmth of a cracking fireplace or marveling at the starry sky.
Your Exclusive Agenda includes:
- Breakfast at your hotel
- Bike or horseback to Maras and Moray, ancient Inca sites
- Peruse an indigenous market, visit the fortress of Ollantaytambo and have lunch at a historic hacienda
"Spice up Your Exclusive Journey" ideas in the Sacred Valley (at extra cost):
- Raft the Urubamba River
- Enjoy a private coca reading ceremony conducted by a local shaman
DAY 5: Machu Picchu awaits
Machu Picchu is the most spectacular and best-known archaeological site in the continent. Discovered in 1911, the citadel nestles on top of a mountain saddle high above the Urubamba River in the heart of the cloud forest. It was both a center of worship and astronomic observatory as well as the private retreat of the family of Inca ruler Pachacutec. We will reach Machu Picchu after a fascinating trek over the final stretch of the fabled Inca Trail. Watch the citadel from the Sun Gate and then descend for a guided visit to Machu Picchu. Return to Cuzco is on the afternoon of our second day aboard the Vistadome train.
Your Exclusive Agenda includes:
- All meals
- Train ride on board the Vistadome Train or full-day guided trek along the mythical Inca Trail to Machu Picchu
- Accommodations for one night in Machu Picchu
- Visit Machu Picchu citadel in the company of your guide
- A leisure walk in the company of countless hummingbirds, cock of the rocks and other local birds*
- A Twilight Walk*
* When staying at Inkaterra Machu Picchu
"Spice up Your Exclusive Journey" ideas in Machu Picchu (at extra cost):
- Upgrade to the luxurious Hiram Bingham vintage train
DAYS 6/7: Cuzco
Legendary Inca Manco Capac is said to have emerged from Lake Titicaca and founded Cuzco as the capital of the powerful Inca Empire. The city ruled over the Andes for five centuries until the conquistadores crossed the vast ocean. Baroque buildings were erected over Inca foundations giving rise to a cultural blending, which has left us priceless architectural monuments and pieces of art: The Korikancha Palace survives concealed behind the façade of the Santo Domingo Monastery; the Cathedral displays exquisite paintings from native artists; in the San Blas District, colonial churches share popularity with masterworks of Inca masonry; Plaza de Armas thrives with the bustling activity of countless street vendors underneath colonial arcades.
Your Exclusive Agenda includes:
- Return train ride from Machu Picchu
- Train station transfers
- Breakfast at your hotel
- Accommodations for two nights in Cuzco
- Visit the city and surrounding ruins
- Walk in the San Blas Quarter and meet local artisans
"Spice up Your Exclusive Journey" ideas in Cuzco (at extra cost):
- Tour the Museum of Pre-Columbian Art and have lunch at the onsite gourmet restaurant
DAY 8: Crossing the high plateau to Lake Titicaca
The adventure continues with one of South America's most extraordinary railway trips: Crossing striking highland scenery and picturesque Andean villages, you will arrive this evening in Puno, the folkloric capital of Peru. Situated on the shores of Lake Titicaca, this ancient city is considered the cradle of the Aymara civilization and the legendary birthplace of the founders of the Inca Empire. It is also the natural gateway to Lake Titicaca and all its natural and cultural wonders. On Sunday departures, the journey through the Andes will be by deluxe motorcoach.
Your Exclusive Agenda includes:
- Breakfast at your hotel
- Andean train ride or deluxe motorcoach to Puno
- Lunch on board
- Hotel transfers in Cuzco and Puno
- Accommodations for one night in Puno
DAYS 9/10: At Suasi Island
Suasi is a remote, private island situated in the middle of Lake Titicaca. It is a magical, and for many, mystical place to disconnect from the world. With well-appointed but appealingly rustic rooms, a candlelit gourmet restaurant, and an Andean spa, the lodge is a perfect hideaway to relax and contemplate the beauty of nature and the tranquil pace of life of local dwellers. Spot rare vicuñas, hike to Itapilluni Hill to admire colorful high-altitude sunsets, paddle a canoe around the island, go on quiet nature walks, or visit the earthy spa for massages and steam saunas with eucalyptus leaves.
Your Exclusive Agenda includes:
- Transfer to Suasi Island
- Accommodations for two nights in Suasi Island
- All meals at the lodge
- Visit to Uros and Taquile Islands
- Daily activities: Hiking, kayaking, boat excursions
"Spice up Your Exclusive Journey" ideas in Lake Titicaca (at extra cost):
- Explore Andean spirituality with a local shaman
- Trek Mulluni Peak
DAY 11: Lima
A first class religious place of worship for centuries, Lima later became the most important and powerful cultural and commercial center of the Americas. Traces of its glorious colonial, Inca and pre-Inca past can still be admired in the colonial quarter, ceremonial centers and ruins scattered in and around the city. Museums here are world class—entire civilizations condensed in artistic cases. Gastronomic enthusiasts be aware: You are stepping into one of the modern temples of nouvelle cuisine. Don't leave without experiencing this epicurean pleasure.
Your Exclusive Agenda includes:
- Breakfast at your hotel
- Airport transfers in Puno and Lima
- Flight to Lima
- Accommodations for one night in Lima
"Spice up Your Exclusive Journey" ideas in Lima (at extra cost):
- Visit one of Lima's prime museums with a private curator
- Tour Lima's Huacas with an archaeologist
DAY 12: Return home, energized and wiser
Time to bid farewell to this magnificent land. After a full day of activities in Lima, your guide will drive you to the airport in time for your return flight to the US. We hope you have enjoyed your Exclusive Journey and look forward to hosting you again in the near future. Safe journeys...
Your Exclusive Agenda includes:
- Breakfast at your hotel
- Partake of a cooking and tasting session of Peru's Nouvelle Cuisine
- Stroll the Old Quarter in the company of your private guide
- Airport departure transfers
Included:
- All land transportation at the destination
- Lodging
- Breakfast daily
- Other meals per itinerary
- Private guide services except as indicated
- Excursions per itinerary
- Hotel taxes
- English-speaking assistance
Not Included
- International flights
- Domestic flights
- Airport departure taxes
- "Spice up" ideas
- Meals not specified in itinerary
- Incidentals at hotels
- Souvenirs
- Tips and gratuities
* Itineraries subject to change.