Overview
These luxury vacations cover mainly the Peruvian Andes. Visit Lima, Cusco, Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu. Then wi will take a luxury train to Puno city to explore the waters of the highest navigable lake of the world, Titicaca Lake. Enjoy of a private tours and expert bilingual guides, in addition to stay in the best hotels in each city.
Duration: 11 days / 10 nights
Experiences:
- Lima: Visit to the Hacienda Los Ficus in the district of Mamacona, in this visit we will learn more about the majestic Peruvian step horse, then a beautiful exhibition and opportunity to ride on this noble animal accompanied by the chalan. Country Buffet Lunch.
- Cusco City: Walk through the magical city of Cusco also named the belly button of the world by the Inca empire, cobbled streets a mix between the Inca vestiges and the Spanish conquest. We will visit the Cathedral, the Palace of the Inca, the great and imposing fortress of Saksayhuaman where every June 24 is celebrated the feast of Inti Raymi, among other archaeological sites.
- Cusco Sacred Valley Potato Park: Managed by five indigenous communities, the park is a Biocultural territory dedicated to the conservation of biological and cultural diversity in the Andes mountains, in this visit you will learn more about agroecology, handicrafts and natural products.
- Machu Picchu: Visit one of the new wonders of the world in an exceptional tour in one of its 4 available routes, majestic stone citadel built on top of the mountain; surrounded by vegetation and mystery make the environment an enigmatic and energetic place. Approximate visit 2 hrs.
- Cusco to Puno: The unforgettable experience of crossing the Peruvian Andes between Cusco and Puno, and visiting the world’s highest navigable lake, is made even more magical aboard Peru Rail Titicaca. This train was created to provide passengers with all the luxuries they could want in a trip, while offering them a chance to forge a mystical connection with nature. The once-in-a-lifetime adventure lasts approximately 10 hours 30 minutes. At the start of the journey, you are welcomed at the Wanchaq Station (Cusco, where local musicians will provide background music as you board the train). Once aboard, you can enjoy the two dining cars decorated in the style of the Pullman cars of the 1920s. Also, during the trip, you will have the finest in gourmet food and indulgent afternoon tea. The quality of personalized service is guaranteed.
- Optional Travel overnight from Cusco to Puno on the Andean Explorer train and sleep in one of its luxurious wagons while touring the Andes. Spirit of Water Journey.
https://www.perurail.com/trains/belmond-andean-explorer/ - Puno Lake Titicaca: Visit Taquille Island from where you can see the snow-capped peaks of the mountain range, visit archaeological sites and learn more about the flora, use of native plants, the social and political system under which its inhabitants are governed. Share with the community about their daily days and spend the night in a nice rural lodge. The next day visit the floating island of Uros, these islands are unique as they are made of a vegetable fiber called totora, discover how they keep afloat and the ancestral techniques used for their maintenance.