South America Day 1 – Arrive Lima Upon arriving in Lima you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Early check-in included. Dinner at leisure and overnight at your hotel. Your hotel for the next 2 nights El Pardo Double Tree Lima Hotel – Superior Room After a meticulous remodeling process, the El Pardo Doubletree by Hilton hotel presents itself as an option that fully complies with the demands of today´s savvy travelers. The only un-changed aspect of this property is the first-class service that has characterized it for a very long time. A new façade, hotel-wide décor that craft fully mixes local Peruvian flavor with modern trends, noise- cancelling windows and a broad range of Doubletree exclusive amenities, the strategically-located El Pardo Doubletree is certainly posed to play a leading role in Lima´s 5-star hotel scene. Casa Andina Private Collection Miraflores – Superior Room Casa Casa Andina Private Collection Miraflores opened in 2008 on what was the emblematic Hotel Caesar's, with an elegant contemporary design and cutting-edge technology. This former 5-star hotel was radically transformed into a new hotel in the year 2008. Its unmistakable Lima touch is reflected in its exquisite contemporary art collection, that along with valuable colonial antiques, decorates its rooms and common spaces. Into The Vineyard – www.IntoTheVineyard.com Email: [email protected] Toll Free: 1 855 848 3899 Suite 200 - 1807 Maritime Mews. Vancouver, Canada, V6H 3W7 2 Located in the center of the traditional district of Miraflores, only 2 blocks away from Kennedy Park, and surrounded by Lima's best restaurants and shops. Day 2 – Lima Your will be meet by your guide at the hotel and begin the visit of Lima. Tour of the city's main avenues, boulevards, and squares. The tour will begin with an exploration of Colonial Lima. First, we will stop off at the Main Square, to get a chance to explore the square on foot and admire the exteriors of the Government Palace, the Cathedral of Lima, and the City Hall, all examples of Lima's still-present colonial architectural opulence. Afterwards, you will visit Casa de Aliaga, a colonial mansion that currently holds the distinction of being the oldest continuously inhabited private residence in the Southern Hemisphere. Next, we will make our way to the Santo Domingo Convent, a religious and architectural gem that houses holy paintings, images, and relics of Peruvian saints, as well as written accounts of the endeavors of the Dominican Order across the country. Menu lunch included at Café del Museo Restaurant. Finally, we will head to the Pueblo Libre District and visit the Larco Museum, an eighteenth-century Viceregal mansion that houses more than 3,000 years of Peru's pre-Columbian history. The museum boasts a supremely fine collection of gold and silver jewelry and worship paraphernalia that Into The Vineyard – www.IntoTheVineyard.com Email: [email protected] Toll Free: 1 855 848 3899 Suite 200 - 1807 Maritime Mews. Vancouver, Canada, V6H 3W7 3 demonstrates the superb skill of ancient Peruvian gold and silversmiths. The visit will be greatly enriched for the curator of the Museum, who will provide in-depth explanations and serve as a unique conduit to the past. All areas are illuminated to showcase the beauty the museum’s pieces. Dinner at leisure and overnight at your hotel. Day 3 – Lima to Sacred Valley This morning you will be transferred to Lima Airport to catch your flight to Cusco. Upon arrival in Cusco you will be met and transferred to your hotel in the Sacred Valley. Visit to Awanacancha en route to the Sacred Valley. Visit Awanacancha. Here, we will learn about the various types of camelids (Llamas, Alpacas, Vicuñas, and Guanacos) that live in the Andes region. Additionally, the local villagers will teach us about the ancestral methods and techniques used to produce their textile art. Enjoy a boxed lunch en route to your hotel. Dinner at leisure and overnight at your hotel. Your hotel for the next 3 nights Casa Andina Private Collection Valle – Superior Deluxe Room Casa Andina Private Collection Sacred Valley is similar to a mountain retreat, with fabulous views of the Andes from all rooms and places. The hotel is on a 3-hectare property and it has fresh air, providing a calm and relaxing experience. The 85 rooms overlook the gardens of the hotel, the private terraces and sunbathing areas. Into The Vineyard – www.IntoTheVineyard.com Email: [email protected] Toll Free: 1 855 848 3899 Suite 200 - 1807 Maritime Mews. Vancouver, Canada, V6H 3W7 4 There is also a full-service Spa, a Planetarium and an Observatory and Alma, the restaurant. Equidistant between Urubamba and Ollantaytambo, the hotel is ideally located to easily access the many attractions of the valley and its unparalleled Inca ruins, including the world famous Machu Picchu. Day 4 – Sacred Valley Visit to Chinchero, Maras, Moray & lunch at Wayra Ranch This morning, we will continue exploring the Sacred Valley. First visit the Chinchero village, with an altitude 12,375 feet above sea level; it’s famous for the extraordinary beauty and quality of its textiles. We will cross the Urubamba River and head towards the Salt Pans of Maras. The sight of this still- operating salt mine, in use since Incan times, will amaze us the stark white of the steeply descending salt pans juxtaposed against the green of the surrounding mountain slopes. The journey will continue on until we reach the archaeological site of Moray. Used as an agricultural testing ground, the site's system of circular terraces descends 490 feet from where we will stand, serving as a perfect testament to the level of advancement achieved by the Incas, who excelled at building masterful constructions in harmony with nature. Sacred Valley Lunch at Wayra Ranch, here you’ll be surrounded by wafting aromas from traditional wood ovens. As you enjoy your appetizers and drinks, the dishes you’ll receive on your table will be cooked to your taste, with abundant house salad made with products from the restaurant’s organic garden. The grand finale will be the Peruvian desserts, such as picarones made on the spot and served with abundant chancaca honey, among other inspirations of their chef. Into The Vineyard – www.IntoTheVineyard.com Email: [email protected] Toll Free: 1 855 848 3899 Suite 200 - 1807 Maritime Mews. Vancouver, Canada, V6H 3W7 5 Dinner at leisure and overnight at your hotel. Day 5 – Sacred Valley This morning, we will go to Pisac, a beautiful place where Incan and Colonial influences have reached a perfect balance and created the unique way of life of the local inhabitants. We will get a chance to explore this quaint town, famous for its artisan markets where we can find extraordinarily fine jewelry and ceramic and textile craftwork. Few miles away, on the slopes of a mountain, which overlooks the Vilcanota River is the Archaeological Park of Pisac, where we will find andens of different areas and altitudes separate by architectural structures. The most notable is the solar calendar (Intiwatana) that means “where the sun is tied”. Finally, we will visit one of the last remaining Incan towns, Ollantaytambo, which was once fiercely guarded by a massive fortress. We will discover the large archaeological complex of what used to serve as a wayside inn for royal delegations on long journeys. Surviving structures here include multiple walls and towers that were used to protect the citadel from possible invasions. We will continue with lunch at Hacienda Huayoccari, the estate founded in the 17th Century, has an admirable collection of Peruvian art, housed in different rooms according to era: pre-Incan, Incan, Viceregal and Republican. You’ll be able to appreciate this collection before lunch. The food deserves special mention, with its sophisticated presentation and the use of organic ingredients. Dinner at leisure and overnight at your hotel. Into The Vineyard – www.IntoTheVineyard.com Email: [email protected] Toll Free: 1 855 848 3899 Suite 200 - 1807 Maritime Mews. Vancouver, Canada, V6H 3W7 6 Day 6 – Sacred Valley to Machu Picchu This morning you will be transferred to Ollantaytambo train station to catch your train to Aguas Calientes. Vistadome train to Aguas Calientes station. Visit to the Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu This day, you will visit the Machu Picchu Historic Sanctuary. Upon arrival to Aguas Calientes town, you will board a bus that will take you to the entrance gate of the Machu Picchu citadel. Rediscovered by Hiram Bingham more than a century ago, Machu Picchu is considered one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Its architectural beauty, spectacular natural landscapes and the energy held in its enigmatic structures will take your breath away. Follow in the footsteps of the ancient Incans as you explore this magical citadel along with the tour guide. After the visit your will be taken to your hotel in Aguas Calientes. Dinner and overnight at your hotel. Your hotel for the next 1 night El MaPi Hotel – Superior Deluxe Room Smart and contemporary are the defining elements of this hotel, amidst the commercial village of Machu Picchu Pueblo (Aguas Calientes), from where you can admire and interact with the quaint folksy town and get a different perspective. The hotel is efficient, playful and people friendly; it welcomes a wide range of guests expecting an uncomplicated visit. Turn into an amiable and healthy environment after your enlightening visit to Peru’s most distinguished destination, the Machu Picchu Archaeological site. Into The Vineyard – www.IntoTheVineyard.com Email: [email protected] Toll Free: 1 855 848 3899 Suite 200 - 1807 Maritime Mews.