BEST of PERU 2020 ITINERARY Peru Journey Overview

BEST OF PERU 2020 ITINERARY Peru Journey overview

Thank you for choosing to travel with &Beyond. We are a leading luxury experiential travel company and we take the exceptional care of our guest in order to make a difference. Our commitment to sustainable responsible travel, community empowerment and conservation is world renowned. By embarking on this journey with us, you are helping us realise our vision. Our private tailor-made journeys offer complete freedom of choice. The itinerary below has been carefully designed to give you a taste of the exciting, endless possibilities and can be tailored to suit your exact preferences.

10 nights / 11 days

by arrangement Guest

DAY PROGRAMME 1  Arrival at Lima Airport, transfer to Belmond Miraflores Park

 Overnight: Belmond Miraflores Park

2  Morning tour of Lima and Larco Museum

 Lunch Café del Museo

 Afternoon at leisure

 Overnight: Belmond Miraflores Park

3  Transfer to Lima Airport for flight to Cusco

 Scheduled flight Lima to Cusco

 Arrival in Cusco, private transfer to Inkaterra La Casona

 Afternoon tour Cusco city and nearby ruins

 Overnight: Inkaterra La Casona

4  Full day Sacred Valley tour: Pisac / Ollantaytambo

 Lunch Huayoccari Hacienda

 Overnight: Inkaterra La Casona

5  Transfer to Poroy Train Station

 Depart on the deluxe Hiram Bingham train to Machu Picchu

 Arrival at Aguas Calientes Train Station bus transfer to Machu Picchu

 Private guided tour

 Overnight: Belmond Sanctuary Lodge

6  Morning private guided tour (optional hikes)  Afternoon bus transfer to Aguas Calientes train station

 Depart on the deluxe Hiram Bingham train to Cusco

 Private transfer from Poroy Train Station to Inkaterra La Casona

 Overnight: Inkaterra La Casona

7  Transfer to Wanchaq Train Station

 Depart on the Belmond Andean Explorer train to Lake Titicaca

 Visits on the way

 Overnight: Belmond Andean Explorer

8  Lake Titicaca full day tour, lunch included

 Overnight: Belmond Andean Explorer

9  Mid-day disembarkation at Colca train station, private transfer to your hotel in Colca Valley.

 Enjoy of the hotel activities or visit typical towns

 Overnight: Belmond Las Casitas

10  Morning Condor Cross Viewpoint

 Continue touring Colca Valley/Canyon

 Overnight: Belmond Las Casitas

11  Transfer to Arequipa Airport for your flight to Lima

 Scheduled flight Arequipa to Lima

 Assistance at Lima Airport to connect with your outbound flight.

 Departure

Belmond Miraflores Park

Day 1

Welcome to Peru!

On arrival at Lima Airport, after passing customs area please look for your andBeyond representative who will be waiting for you to escort you to your hotel.

Day 2

This morning, you will embark on a guided city tour of Lima’s historic downtown, beginning with a visit to the Main Plaza and the surrounding monuments: the Cathedral, built in 1534 and an architectural masterpiece; the Presidential Palace, where the soldiers guarding the palace offer an excellent photo opportunity; the Archbishop’s Palace, City Hall, the Desamparados train station, and the Moorish-style houses and balconies along Lima’s old streets.

Then, you will continue to the Rafael Larco Herrera Archaeological Museum (Museo Arqueolegico Rafael Larco Herrera), founded in 1926, is the world's largest private collection of pre-Columbian art; with an astonishing array of gold, silver, semi-precious stones and textiles. The collection's predominant strength is in Mochica ceramics, from the north coast of Peru, of which the erotic ones are the most famous. Their notoriety ought not to obscure the fact that the museum presents a complete view of the cultural development of ancient Peru through a selection of its 45,000 pieces, housed in a colonial building of the 18th century.

Enjoy lunch at the Cafe del Museo.

Afternoon at your leisure.

Day includes: Breakfast/Lunch

Day excludes: Dinner

Belmond Miraflores Park

There’s something special about a room with a sea view. Waking up to the image of sun-gilded waves in the morning. Watching the moonlight play along the surf late at night. When that sea view is offered by a hotel in a bustling Latin American capital city, it is something very special indeed.

Inkaterra La Casona

Day 3

Please meet your guide in the lobby of your hotel who will transfer you to the Airport for your flight to Cusco.

On arrival in Cusco, private transfer to your hotel.

Rest of the morning will be at your leisure for an easy acclimatisation to altitude.

For the Cusco City Tour and visit of the nearby ruins, you will meet your guide in the lobby of your hotel. Your guide will take you to the Main Square to visit the Cathedral of Cusco, the mother church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Cusco; in addition to its official status as a place of worship, it has become a major repository of Cusco's colonial art, it also holds many archeological artifacts and relics.

You will then continue to Koricancha Temple, the most impressive example of how Inca and Hispanic cultures fused together. The remains of the ancient Peruvian Sun Temple were used as foundations on which the Santo Domingo church and convent was built. The temple is a symbol of Western dominance. The site is a living example of the co-existence of Peru's past with European architecture.

You will drive 15 minutes from Cusco to visit Sacsayhuaman, an imposing display of Inca architecture. There are still questions about its real purpose during the Inca period. At first, it was thought to have been a fort, but later it was considered to have been a ceremonial centre.

You will then continue to Qenqo: an immense, rocky promontory, marked by carved steps, wells, and channels. You will see Puca Puccara - or Red Fort - and Tambomachay, where the architecture of the Inca baths consists of a group of structures built with precisely cut stones. Water from nearby streams runs through the site in aquaducts and small cascades.

Day includes: Breakfast

Day excludes: Lunch/Dinner

Day 4

This morning you will visit Pisac Market, renowned for its colorful Market where locals meet to sell their merchandise as they have done for centuries. The handicraft market is open every day and is famous for its ceramic beads made into necklaces, earrings and other Peruvian artifacts.

Lunch today will be at Hacienda Huayoccari, tucked away in the lush, vegetation-filled private estate of the Lambarri-Orihuela family in the village of Huayoccari. The Hacienda houses the owners private collection of pre-Colombian, Incan and colonial artefacts including an impressive collection of ‘Qeros’ the traditional drinking vessels. Browse through the interesting museum with a welcome pisco sour in hand before heading into the dining area.

After lunch, we will continue to Ollantaytambo, a lovely village that preserves the designs of Inca buildings. Among this place's most impressive attractions are the ceremonial temple in worship of water and a fortress that guarded the entrance to the valley to repel any invasions. The fortress is a stone colossus that was built between two mountains to protect the valley.

Day includes: Breakfast/Lunch

Day excludes: Dinner

Inkaterra La Casona

The first boutique hotel in Cusco, Inkaterra La Casona is located in the traditional Plaza de las Nazarenas, surrounded by vibrant, cobblestoned streets. This 16th Century manor house stands on the training grounds for an elite army of Incas, and had Spanish Conquistador Diego de Almagro and ‘Libertador’ Simón Bolívar among its illustrious guests.

After being harmoniously restored by Inkaterra throughout five years, emphasizing its original architecture, Inkaterra La Casona reflects the encounter of cultures and traditions across centuries. Surrounding the main patio, its eleven suites are provided with chimneys, heated floors and extra-large bathtubs. Its halls are decorated with colonial furniture, Pre- Columbian textiles and original murals.

Belmond Sanctuary Lodge

Day 5

Please meet your guide in the lobby of your hotel, he will transfer you to the train station to board your train to Machu Picchu.

Depart on the deluxe Hiram Bingham train to Machu Picchu, lunch on board.

On arrival at the train station your guide will accompany with a short walk to the buses that leads to the citadel and board the 30-minute ride to Machu Picchu Citadel. (8000 ft. – 2432 m.a.s.l.)

Private guided tour

Explore the enigmatic citadel of Machu Picchu accompanied with your guide. Your expert guide will lead you through the site, providing archaeological and historical information on key areas of interest, including Intihuatana (the Sun Dial), the Sacred Plaza and the Temple of the Sun.

This is an opportunity to revel in the energy and atmosphere of one of the most significant and spectacular archaeological sites on the planet, surrounded by the cloud forest, Wayna Picchu and Inti Punku (the Sun Gate), the entrance to the Machu Picchu Inca trail.

Day includes: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Belmond Sanctuary Lodge

No picture of Machu Picchu can prepare you for seeing it with your own eyes. Perched high in the Andes, it is one of few places in the world that can be described as truly unmissable. It’s on everyone’s travel wish list, attracting a million visitors each year. But there’s only one way to see it in style: by staying at Belmond Sanctuary Lodg

Inkaterra La Casona

Day 6

This morning you may rise early and enjoy the prospects of a walk through Machu Picchu at sunrise, something which people of strong spirituality believe to be the highlight of a visit to Machu Picchu.

Today you will have the option to do one or two of these hikes:

Huayna Picchu, one of the highlights of a visit to Machu Picchu. The views of the Citadel and surrounding landscape are extraordinary from the top and well worth the climbing effort.

Inti Punku or Sun Gate, it takes about an hour each way and is an uphill strenuous hike on the way out to the Gate.

Inca Bridge, constructed of a few narrow logs perched above a sheer vertical drop – is believed to have served as a secret entrance to Machu Picchu.

Machu Picchu Mountain, large granite steps comprise most of its trail and wind all the way to the top. The steep climb is a challenging but rewarding hike and the 360-degree views at the top are a gorgeous reward.

Rest of the morning continue touring Machu Picchu with your guide.

Afternoon bus transfer to Aguas Calientes train station to board the train to Cusco.

Depart on the deluxe Hiram Bingham train. Dinner and entertainment on board.

On arrival at Poroy train station, private transfer to your hotel.

Day includes: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Inkaterra La Casona

Belmond Andean Explorer

Day 7

Morning transfer to the train station to board de deluxe Belmond Andean Explorer train.

Depart from Cusco on the Belmond Andean Explorer train, first luxury train in Southamerica, ) and Arequipa, and exploring natural wonders and ancient kingdoms on one and two-night trips.

Lunch will be served on board.

After lunch the first stop will be at Raqchi, you will have the opportunityu to visit this Inca archaeological site, consists of remains of the Temple of Viracocha, which was once one of the holiest shrines in the Inca empire. Twenty-two columns made of stone blocks helped support the largest-known Inca roof; most were destroyed by the Spanish, but their foundations are clearly seen.

Next stop La Raya Pass at 4,313 m (14,1 50 ft)

Continue to Puno, train travels along one of the highest train routes in the world, crossing through breathtaking cities on its way from Cusco to Lake Titicaca (Puno)

Pre-dinner cocktails and dinner on board

Day includes: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Day 8

After breakfast disembarkation.

Depart by speed boat to the Uros Islands, where their people use the totora reed, which is plentiful along the edges of the lake, to make their homes, their furniture, their boats, and the islands they live on.

Continue to Taquile Island in the middle of the Lake, their fine textiles are renowned the world over and are even protected as a UNESCO world heritage subject. The local villagers have created a steady industry of knit handicrafts, which are knit by the men of the community.

Lunch will be at local restaurant.

Return to Puno. Embarkation and depart to Arequipa.

Pre-dinner cocktails and dinner on board

Day includes: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Belmond Andean Explorer

Travel along one of the highest train routes in the world with Belmond Andean Explorer. Step aboard the luxury Peru train and explore the breathtaking country in superb style, experiencing vibrant cities and spellbinding natural wonders. Belmond Andean Explorer, South America’s first luxury sleeper service, offers a choice of one or two-night journeys. From Cusco, the ancient capital of the Inca Empire, traverse the highest plains of the Andes before arriving at the reflective beauty of Lake Titicaca. Take the opportunity to explore the vast Colca Canyon then continue towards the city centre of Arequipa, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Belmond Andean Explorer transports up to 48 passengers through Peru, offering indulgent accommodation and refined Andean cuisine. The train's observation, lounge and spa cars are ideal places to unwind, designed to offer modern comfort with traditional flourishes.

Belmond Las Casitas

Day 9

After breakfast you will have the opportunity to enjoy a wonderful lake scenery in Lagunillas (Saracocha), a beautiful blue lake where you can lookout of Andean birds.

Continue your journey to Arequipa through Salinas and Aguada Blanca Reserve, a natural protected área with impressive landscape of volcanoes, rivers, salt flats, and odd rock formations. You will be able to enjoy beautiful landscapes and to observe Andean camelids as vicuñas, alpacas and another species.

Before mid-day we will make a stop in Sumbay Caves, where we will walk through nice rock formations and narrow rocky canyon to the caves, where you will finally find the rupestrian rock arts, representing animals as Vicuñas, Llamas, Pumas, Ñandu - Also are figures of humans hunting and rare figures carved on the walls.

Before lunch we will arrive at km 99 train station, where we will disembark. Private transfer to Belmond Las Casitas.

Day includes: Breakfast/Box lunch/Dinner

Day 10

Departure at 06:15 am to visit Cruz del Cóndor, where the depths of the canyon can be seen, which is considered to be deeper than the Colorado Canyon. In addition, you can appreciate the majestic flight of the condors in their natural habitat. (It is possible to go trekking for an hour from Cruz del Cura to Cruz del Condor). The trip goes on until the town of Cabanaconde, a town that produces corn and that is also the second most important town in the Valley.

As you return, visit the towns of Macca and Yanque and its churches of colonial times. You will also visit the viewpoints of Wayra Punku, Antahuilque.

Arrival in Chivay town for lunch.

In the afternoon it is possible to go trekking for a short time, like going to Uyu Uyu , Puente Sifón (Viewpoint of Chininia where you can see the Colcas).

Visit Ichupampa, this route is taken only by small shuttles due to the hard road

Day includes: Breakfast/Dinner

Day excludes: Lunch

Belmond Las Casitas

Surrounded by the peace and serenity of Peru’s Colca Canyon— one of the deepest canyons in the world—this collection of luxurious casitas with a sumptuous spa offers the ultimate Andean retreat.

Blending effortlessly with the natural environment, the secluded 20-room hideaway offers a rare opportunity to experience the traditional beauty of Peru. Absorb spectacular plunging views of the canyon from the hotel. Trek through vast, verdant fields or saunter round the hotel’s farm. Spend time in harmony with the wonders of nature and the local communities of this lush, timeless valley.

Departure

Day 11

Today we will visit the towns on the right border of the Valley, such as Coporaque.

Optional trekking to San Antonio ruins.

Transfer to Arequipa Airport for your flight to Lima.

On arrival at Lima Airport assistance to connect with your international flight (or exending your trip)

Day includes: Breakfast

Flights

DAY DETAILS

Day 3 Jorge Chavez International Airport to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport

Day 11 Rodriguez Ballon International Airport to Jorge Chavez International Airport

OPTION 1: Accommodation

DAY DESTINATION ACCOMMODATION DETAILS

1 – 3 Lima Belmond Miraflores Park Ocean View Junior Suites Breakfast

3 – 5 Cusco Inkaterra La Casona BALCON SUITE Breakfast

5 – 6 Machu Picchu Belmond Sanctuary Lodge Deluxe Rooms Breakfast

6 – 7 Cusco Inkaterra La Casona BALCON SUITE Breakfast

7 – 9 Cusco-Arequipa Belmond Andean Explorer Suite Cabin Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

9 - 11 Colca Canyon Belmond Las Casitas Casita Valley View Breakfast

Pricing: Option 1

PRICE PER PERSON IN USD DOUBLE / TWIN SINGLE AIRFARE LIMA/CUSCO & AREQUIPA/LIMA (GROSS) ACCOMMODATION ACCOMMODATION

2 GUESTS US$11,026.00 US$16,566.00 US$950.00

3 GUESTS US$10,479.00 US$16,019.00 US$950.00

4/6 GUESTS US$10,188.00 US$15,728.00 US$950.00

7/9 GUESTS US$9,871.00 US$15,411.00 US$950.00

OPTION 2: Accommodation

DATE DESTINATION ACCOMMODATION DETAILS

1 – 3 Lima Hotel B ALCOBA ROOM Breakfast

3 – 5 Cusco Palacio del Inka, Luxury Collection DELUXE ROOM Breakfast

5 – 6 Machu Picchu Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo JUNIOR SUITE Breakfast

6 – 7 Cusco Palacio del Inka, Luxury Collection DELUXE ROOM Breakfast

7 – 9 Cusco-Arequipa Belmond Andean Explorer Twin Cabin Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

9 - 11 Colca Canyon Belmond Las Casitas Casita Garden View Breakfast

Pricing: Option 2

PRICE PER PERSON IN USD DOUBLE / TWIN SINGLE AIRFARE LIMA/CUSCO & AREQUIPA/LIMA (GROSS) ACCOMMODATION ACCOMMODATION

2 GUESTS US$9,243.50 US$14,003.00 US$850.00

3 GUESTS US$8,696.00 US$13,456.00 US$850.00

4/6 GUESTS US$8,405.00 US$13,165.00 US$850.00

7/9 GUESTS US$8,088.00 US$12,848.00 US$850.00

What’s included:

 All nights of accommodation mentioned in the program

 Private transportation in the best available vehicles in each city

 Private English speaking local guides (Except on the Belmond Andean Explorer train )

 Belmond Andean Explorer excursions in shared basis

 Meals as indicated in the program

 Entrance tickets to Machu Picchu and all sites mentioned in the itinerary

 Taxes included, where applicable

What’s not included:

 International Airfare / Airport taxes

 Domestic Air Tickets and local airport tax (quoted separately)

 Early check in or late check-out charges

 Items of personal nature like laundry, phone calls, etc.

 Any video/still camera fee during the trip

 Tipping, Drinks, Excess of baggage, Insurance