South America Vacations

Peru Vacation Package

Day 1 
U.S. / Lima Fly to Lima and transfer to our hotel for the night. (Meals Aloft)  

Day 2
Lima / Cusco / Urubamba Valley

This morning, we fly to Cusco — the heart of the Inca Empire and the oldest continuously inhabited city in the Western Hemisphere. Upon arrival, we meet our guide and leave for the historic Urubamba Valley. Along the way, we stop at the Chincheros Indian Market to browse and shop for the best of Andean handicrafts. We enjoy lunch in the Urubamba Valley, and explore the mighty archaeological wonder of Ollantaytambo, where ancient temples and fortresses were built to protect the Sacred Valley. We spend tonight at the Sonesta Posada Yucay*. (B,L,D)  

Day 3 
Machu Picchu

This morning take a short ride to the Ollanta train station, where we board the train to Machu Picchu. A bus takes us up the mountain to Machu Picchu. We spend the afternoon exploring the ruins with our guide before returning to the Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel*, our home for two nights. (B,L,D)  

Day 4 
Machu Picchu

We have some wonderful choices today: to return to the ruins, perhaps to climb the neighboring peak on Huayna Picchu for a stunning view; or to explore the area surrounding the Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel, visitng the extensive orchid garden. The hotel grounds are home to exquisite birds including 16 species of hummingbirds and the Andean cock-of-the-rock, the national bird of Peru. (B,L,D)  

Day 5
Cusco / Sacsayhuamán

After breakfast, we leave Machu Picchu by train, then ascend the mountains surrounding Cusco where the Inca built Sacsayhuamán — a huge fortress of massive stones which zigzags across the side of the mountain. We also stop at the amphitheater of Kenko, a rare example of curvilinear construction in Inca architecture. We enjoy a guided tour of the city of Cusco and a farewell dinner at a local restaurant. Overnight at the Hotel Libertador. (B,L,D)

Day 6 
Cusco / Lima

Spend the morning at the Koricancha sun temple. We return to Lima and visit the archaeological museum, which houses one of the largest collections of pre-Hispanic artifacts in the world. The rest of the day is at leisure. (B)  

Day 7
Lima / U.S.

This morning, we transfer to the airport for your flight home. (Meals Aloft)  

Aranwa Hotel Resort & Spa (2009)

Built on the riverside lands of an ancient 18th century hacienda, wake up each morning at the Aranwa Hotel amidst mesmerizing views. Rooms at this newly built hotel in the Sacred Valley feature wireless internet access, climate controls, flat-screen TV, 24-hour room service and a host of other amenities.

Hotel Libertador

The Hotel Libertador is located in the heart of Cusco. It is a colonial gem on Inca foundations. The hotel features sun-drenched stucco arches, topped with terra cotta tiles around a flower-filled courtyard. Only the sound of the Spanish-style fountain disturbs the peace. Room amenities include a mini-bar, cable TV, clock radio, restaurant with live dance and music shows, and a Peruvian coffee shop.

Sumaq Machu Picchu (2009)

The Sumaq Machu Picchu is a luxury hotel located in the eastern Andes, halfway up the "Apu Putucusi" mountains, a short distance from Machu Picchu. This beautiful hotel recreates the architecture and esthetics of the Inca culture. In addition, the entire staff is from the region and has been trained to protect the environment and provide guests a unique experience, where both maximum comfort and gastronomy come together in an overwhelming setting.

12/09

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