Travelpack

Lima • Sacred Valley • Pisac • Chinchero • Moray • Maras Salt Mines • Ollanta Tambo • Machu Picchu • Cusco • Palcoyo Rainbow Mountain
Discover the very best of Peru on an unforgettable journey through vibrant Lima, the stunning Sacred Valley, historic Cusco, and the legendary Machu Picchu. Travel aboard the iconic Hiram Bingham train, uncover the fascinating legacy of the Incas, browse colourful local markets, and take in the spectacular landscapes of Rainbow Mountain. Staying in carefully selected hotels and enjoying exceptional dining and expert-guided experiences throughout, this remarkable adventure perfectly combines culture, comfort, and breathtaking scenery for the ultimate Peruvian escape.

Day 1: Arrival in Lima
Flight from London Heathrow Airport to Lima Jorge Chavez Intl Airport Via Madrid Barajas Intl Airport
Transfer Airport to Hotel (1h, 25km/15.5mi.)
You will be welcomed at the airport and driven to your hotel in Lima.

Remark: Regular check-in time: 15:00h Lima, also known as the City of Kings, was founded in 1535 by the Spanish conqueror Francisco Pizarro. Located directly on the Pacific coast, Peru's capital city is a melting pot of cultures where you will encounter people, flavours, and history from different regions. The bustling metropolis has something for all tastes and ages: indulge in exquisite, internationally-praised cuisine, catch some waves on the coast, visit museums, and stroll around the historical centre or the bohemian district of Barranco.
Overnight at the Hotel Real Intercontinental Lima Miraflores 5* (classic ocean view room)

Day 2: Lima
Meals: Buffet breakfast, Lunch, Colonial City Tour, Cathedral, San Francisco Monastery, and Larco Museum (5h), Miraflores, San Isidro and Barranco (4h) In the historical centre, admire the colourful colonial architecture around the Plaza San Martín and the main square, Plaza de Armas, where you can also see the Government Palace, the Cathedral, and the Municipality. Enter the Roman Catholic Cathedral and appreciate a unique collection of sculptures and paintings from the 17th and 18th centuries. The tomb of the Spaniard who conquered Peru, Francisco Pizarro, is kept inside the Cathedral. From here, visit the San Francisco Monastery and discover its underground maze of tunnels and catacombs. End your tour at the Larco Museum and appreciate over 45.000 objects, including pre-Columbian ceramics, textiles, gold and silver pieces. Don't miss the museum's famous and unique erotic ceramics collection from the Mochica culture.

Remark: The Cathedral is closed Saturday afternoons, Sunday mornings, and on holidays. Lunch at the museum's restaurant. Cafe del Museo sits within the Museo Larco, occupying a terrace that overlooks the museum's gardens and the viceregal house that holds the collection. The restaurant serves Peruvian and international dishes, seasonal ingredients and offers both indoor and outdoor seating with a scenic museum view. Continue exploring Lima's contemporary districts, Miraflores and San Isidro, where leafy parks like El Olivar and the romantic Parque del Amor sit alongside upscale shopping centres, trendy cafes, and striking modern architecture. Stroll the coastal Malecn for sweeping ocean views and public art, browse boutiques and artisan markets, and pause in shaded plazas to watch daily life unfold; both neighbourhoods offer a lively mix of dining, nightlife, and cultural attractions that make them ideal for a half-day or full-day visit. End this tour visiting Barranco, which is considered the capital's bohemian district, where many renowned artists, musicians, photographers, and designers live and work. Its charming colonial architecture, flowery parks, and inspiring vibe give it a romantic air. End your tour at the Bridge of Sighs, an ancient yet solid bridge that has inspired poets and songwriters like Chabuca Granda. The Bridge of Sighs, or Puente de los Suspiros, is a tryst for lovers. According to the legend, a wealthy man lived in one of the mansions by the bridge. The day his daughter fell in love with a poor street sweeper, he forbade their marriage. With a broken heart, she would wait by her window for her beloved, and those crossing the bridge would hear her wistful sighs. Don't forget to make a wish, hold your breath, and walk across the bridge: if you make it to the other side, your wish will come true!

Remark: Travellers interested in visiting an art gallery and/or art shops can coordinate with their local guide.
Overnight at the Hotel Real Intercontinental Lima Miraflores 5* (classic ocean view room)

Day 3: Lima-Urubamba
Meals: Buffet breakfast
Transfer Hotel to Airport (1h, 25km/15.5mi.)
Flight from Lima to Cusco (not included)
Transfer from Cusco Airport to Hotel in the Sacred Valley, Manos de la Comunidad, and Pisac Market
You will be picked up from your hotel and driven to the airport.

Remark: Regular check-out time: 12:00h
The Sacred Valley, located at approximately 2,800m (9,186ft.) in the Peruvian Andes, was the heartland of the Inca Empire. Bordering the Urubamba River, its fertile soils were ideal for maize production, which was an esteemed crop and key ingredient to make chicha, a fermented maize drink highly consumed by the Incas during festivities and ceremonies. As you drive through the winding roads, stop to explore many fascinating ruins, citadels, and agricultural terraces. Some of the Sacred Valley's favourite attractions include Pisac, Ollantaytambo, Maras, Moray, and the weaving village of Chinchero. Arrival in Cusco, meeting at the airport and transfer to your hotel in the Sacred Valley. Drive through the Sacred Valley and appreciate its stunning Andean landscapes on your way toManos de la Comunidad. Here, you can get up close and personal with Andean camelids as you learn to differentiate llamas, alpacas, vicuas, and guanacos. The project aims to preserve and promote weaving traditions while supporting local communities. Next stop will be the small town of Pisac. Pisac is most famous for its empanada ovens, and we will be visiting Pucmachayoc, one of the oldest and most original ones, and for generations in the same family. Ernestina, the owner, follows her father's recipe and uses only the original ingredients, with superfoods such as kiwicha, quinoa, kaiwa, corn, peas, and, instead of yeast, fava beans. Using only locally sourced organic ingredients and different fillings, Ernestina prepares five different types of empanadas, sweet and savoury, making your choice for your sample so much harder. Later, it is time for shopping, a small picturesque street will give you a wide selection of Peruvian handicrafts: ceramics, paintings, weavings, and jewellery. Speaking of jewellery, you will end your tour of Pisac with a visit to a silver factory, learning more about the process directly explained by the craftsman.
Overnight at the Aranwa Sacred Valley Hotel and Wellness 4-5* (deluxe room)

Day 4: Urubamba
Meals: Buffet breakfast, Lunch
Chinchero, Moray, and Maras (8h)
Located 30km (17mi.) from Cusco, the small village of Chinchero blends history together with its Andean mountain views, Inca walls, and colonial architecture. Chinchero is the weaving center of the country and is renowned for its colourful Sunday market. Afterwards, continue to Moray and its unique circular agricultural terraces. The pre-Inca platforms have underground irrigation channels, different soils, and changing temperatures, which made it ideal for a plant nursery and research centre. Walk down 30m (98ft) and appreciate its ingenuity and splendour. About 12km (7mi) away, go to Maras and admire over 3,000 salt ponds with a stunning view of the Andes Mountains in the background. To this day, a network of water canals fills the ponds, the water evaporates, and the salt is harvested by hand.

Remark: The Chinchero market is on Sundays only.
Entering the salt terraces is not permitted. Lunch in a local restaurant. UNU Tio Bamba invites you to a modern, sunlit dining room where warm accents, thoughtful design, and well-spaced tables create an elegant yet relaxed atmosphere, perfect for a leisurely lunch that feels both stylish and comfortably unhurried.
Overnight at the Aranwa Sacred Valley Hotel and Wellness 4-5* (deluxe room)

Day 5: Urubamba-Aguas Calientes
Meals: Buffet breakfast, Dinner
Visit to Ollanta Tambo
Visit to a typical house
Hiram Bingham, A Belmond Train from Poroy to Machu Picchu (3h 20min, 92km/57mi., shared). Explore the impressive ruins of Ollanta Tambo, one of the rare sites where the Incas successfully resisted the Spanish conquest; climb the massive stone terraces and stairways to stand amid the same ceremonial platforms and defensive walls that once shaped the fate of the valley. From the upper terraces, you will be rewarded with sweeping views over the cobbled village, the patchwork fields below, and the dramatic Urubamba Valley stretching toward the Andes. Continue to the train station. Here, admire the train's blue and gold carriages and enjoy the live music as you sip on a cocktail. Once you board the Hiram Bingham, you will start your journey to Machu Picchu. Enjoy the beautiful landscape of the Sacred Valley and the high mountains. At a given time, lunch will be served on board (you will have 2 options to choose from for each course). Upon arrival in Aguas Calientes town, your guide will escort you to your nearest hotel. This afternoon, you can enjoy the hotel's facilities as well as the activities offered to guests. Below is a list of some of them. Nature Walk: Stroll the hotel's trails to explore the delicate Machu Picchu cloud forest, with its native plants, birds, and scenic highlights like the Vilcanota River, Observatory, and tea garden.

Duration: Day
Difficulty level: I
Schedule: Morning and Afternoon
Attractions: Tea, Birds, Medicinal Plants, Butterflies and Insects
Twilight Walk: This early evening walk offers a spiritual connection to Machu Picchu's natural and historical essence, featuring a waterfall, sacred pre-Inca pictographs, and a pause at the Rocotal Observatory.

Duration: Day
Difficulty level: II
Schedule: Afternoon
Attractions: Medicinal Plants, Astronomy
Orchid Trail: Explore the hotel's orchid garden, home to 372 native species, an official world record. From the world's largest orchid flower to miniature blooms seen only through a magnifying glass, this walk reveals a dazzling array of plants, including newly discovered species.

Duration: Day
Difficulty level: I
Schedule: Morning and Afternoon
Attractions: Orchids and Photos
Tea House: Visit the organic tea plantation and artisanal Tea House to learn the traditional tea-making process, press fresh leaves, seal your own tea bag, and enjoy homemade tea in the lobby.

Duration: Day
Difficulty level: I
Schedule: Morning and Afternoon
Attractions: Tea, Medicinal Plants and Photos
Bird: Early morning is ideal for spotting cloud-forest birds. The walk begins at a river observatory, then continues through a tanager feeding area and hotel trails, where species like the cock-of-the-rock, golden-headed quetzal, and native hummingbirds may be seen.

Duration: Day
Difficulty level: I
Schedule: Morning and Afternoon
Attractions: Birds and Photos
-à la carte Dinner at the hotel
Overnight at the Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel 4-5* (superior deluxe room)

Day 6: Aguas Calientes-Cusco
Meals: Buffet breakfast
Machu Picchu Excursion
Shuttle bus to/from Machu Picchu (30min, shared)
Hiram Bingham, A Belmond Train from Machu Picchu to Poroy (3h 20min, 92km/57mi., shared)
Transfer from Poroy Train Station to Hotel

At coordinate time, your guide will meet you at the lobby of the hotel. Walk to the station to take a shuttle bus up and discover the Inca's ancient citadel. Learn about the Inca civilisation, the site's discovery, and the different theories on this mysterious and spectacular archaeological site. Machu Picchu is on every traveller's bucket list: it is undoubtedly one of the must-see archaeological sites in the world. The most remarkable site from the Inca Empire was never found by the Spaniards and was rediscovered during the 20th century. Since then, archaeologists have continued to investigate, excavate, and reconstruct the ancient city that used to serve as a political, religious, and administrative centre. Temples, agricultural terraces, and archaeological observatories enclose a history and a mystery that go back thousands of years. In the afternoon, enjoy a cocktail at the Sanctuary Lodge, choose between a sparkling wine glass, a lemonade or a hot beverage (refill included) and enjoy some appetisers. Take the shuttle bus back down to Aguas Calientes and then the train through the Sacred Valley to Poroy. Experience an unforgettable journey between Cusco and Machu Picchu aboard the Hiram Bingham luxury train. The 1920s-style carriages are decorated with antiques, polished wood and brass, and fine fabrics. Enjoy the fine dining, the bar carriage with live music, and the unmatched scenery that Peru has to offer. Then, take the shuttle bus back down to Aguas Calientes to start your journey back to Cusco. On the ride back, you will have two options for dinner: a three-course dinner served on board. Then enjoy some music and cocktails at the Observation-bar wagon. A light option: enjoy the on-board entertainment proposal in the observatory bar wagon from the beginning of the trip, enjoying our signature cocktails, hot and cold snacks and a festive atmosphere until the end of the trip.

Remark: The train ride and shuttle bus are shared with other international travellers.
All other transfers are private. During the train ride, all drinks are included, unless indicated otherwise. The Hiram Bingham service starts with the cocktail at the Sanctuary Lodge. You will be welcomed at Poroy train station and taken to your hotel in Cusco. Cusco, located at 3,400m (11,150ft.) in the Andes Mountains, was the heartland of the Incan Empire. The city blends ancient Andean cultures with Spanish colonial splendour. Visit nearby Inca citadels and temples like Qorikancha or Sacsayhuaman, or admire the colonial mansions, balconies, and churches throughout the city. As you stroll along the cobblestone streets, you can appreciate the colourful textiles, handicrafts, and art galleries. From Cusco, deepen your experience and adventure out to the Sacred Valley and to Machu Picchu.
Overnight at the Aranwa Cusco Boutique Hotel 5* (deluxe room)

Day 7: Cusco
Meals: Buffet breakfast, Lunch
Excursion to the Palcoyo Mountain (11h)
Early in the morning (5:00 am), you will leave Cusco in your private vehicle in the direction of Cuspiata. On the way, you can see animals from the area and beautiful landscapes. The estimated travel time is 2 hours. Upon arrival, you will have breakfast. After that, we continue through Checacupe until Pitumarca. Once there, you continue on a gravel road until you arrive at your destination. Here you will start your moderate hike with privileged views of this part of the mountain range. You will arrive at the Palcoyo Mountain of Colours, located at 4,900 meters (16,076ft) above sea level. You will have time here to explore, enjoy the landscape and take pictures. After that, you will return by the same route. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant in the town of Combapata before continuing to Cusco, where you will arrive between 15:00h approximately.

Remark: Breakfast and lunch are included. Level: Moderate (you should already get used to the altitude for a few days) Highest point: 4,900m (16,076ft.) Best season: Dry season between March and November. Duration of the tour: About 11 hours (7 hours by bus back and forth and 4 hours on foot back and forth). Altitude of the starting point of the hike: approx. 4750m Recommended packing list:
- Sun protection
- Warm clothes and gloves
- A hat
- Raincoat or rainwear
- Snacks (chocolate, sweets, nuts)
- A small backpack
- Overnight at the Aranwa Cusco Boutique Hotel 5* (deluxe room)

Day 8: Cusco
Meals: Buffet breakfast
Transfer Hotel to Airport
You will be picked up from your hotel and driven to the airport.
Remark: Regular check-out time: 12:00h

What is included in the offer
• Return Flights From London
• 2 nights at Hotel Real Intercontinental Lima Miraflores with breakfast
• Colonial City Tour Cathedral, San Francisco Monastery, and the Larco Museum
• 2 nights at Aranwa Sacred Valley Hotel and Wellness with breakfast
• Manos de la Comunidad and Pisac Market
• Chinchero, Moray, and Maras
• Visit to Ollanta Tambo
• Visit to a typical house
• Hiram Bingham, A Belmond Train from Poroy to Machu Picchu (3h 20min, 92km/57mi., shared)
• 1 night at In Katerra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel with breakfast
• Hiram Bingham, A Belmond Train from Machu Picchu to Poroy (3h 20min, 92km/57mi., shared)
• 2 nights at Aranwa Cusco Boutique Hotel with breakfast
• Cocktail at the Sanctuary Lodge, choose between a sparkling wine glass, a lemonade or a hot beverage (refill included) and enjoy some appetisers.
• Excursion to the Palcoyo Mountain
• Private Airport Transfers Throughout

Prices & Departures:
b11514 Heathrow from £5,319
b63623 Glasgow from £5,389
b63616 Manchester from £5,529
b63629 Dublin from £5,925

No Fees Payable

Deposit £2125pp

Terms & Conditions:
Based on 2 adults sharing

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