Itinerary

DAYS 1 & 2

Arrive in Lima and visit the city’s colonial heart. Visit Enrico Poli’s private collection of rare Peruvian and pre-Columbian art at the Larco-Herrera Museum. And enjoy a festive lunch at Casa Aliaga, the oldest continuously inhabited private mansion in the Western Hemisphere. Visit the San Francisco Monastery and the Plaza de Armas Square. Explore the sights of colonial Lima with a visit to the San Francisco Monastery and the Plaza de Armas Square. View the world’s largest private collection of Peruvian pre-Columbian art at the Larco-Herrera Museum. Enjoy a private lunch in Casa Aliaga, the oldest private mansion in continuous use in the western hemisphere. You’ll also visit Enrico Poli’s private collection of rare Peruvian and pre-Columbian crafts.

Miraflores Park Hotel, Lima

DAYS 3 & 4

During your stay in the urubamba Valley — the Sacred Valley of the Incas — you’ll visit the artisan market of Pisac and explore the lovely Andean village of Chinchero. Your time in the urumbamba Valley helps you to acclimatize to the high altitude by ascending it gradually. Enjoy a visit to the Willoq community, where you can learn about their culture from the children at the local school.

Tambo del Inka Resort & Spa, Urubamba Valley

DAY 5

Board the scenic Vistadome train to Machu Picchu, the last bastion of the Inca Empire. The photos of this spectacular citadel perched high in the mountains hardly convey the awe-inspiring feeling of being here. You’ll have the opportunity to witness a sunrise over the ruins — an unforgettable experience.

Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge, Machu Picchu

DAYS 6 & 7

High in the Andes, more than 10,000 feet above sea level, Cuzco was founded in the 15th century by the Incas and was later conquered by the Spanish. You’ll explore the Convent of Santo Domingo, known as Korikancha to the Incas, a temple devoted to worship of the sun, and tour the countryside to see the National Archaeological site of Sacsayhuaman.

Hotel Monasterio, Cuzco

DAYS 8 & 9

Those with limited time may return to Lima for an afternoon at leisure before your evening flight home on Day 8, arriving the following day.

Miraflores Park Hotel (day room), Lima

DAY 8

This morning, enjoy a full-day train ride to the shores of Lake Titicaca. The highest navigable lake in the world, Lake Titicaca and its islands figure richly in Andean myths and are home to ruins of enigmatic temples and stories of days long past.

Hotel Libertador, Lake Titicaca

DAYS 9 & 10

Visit the islands of Lake Titicaca, legendary home to Incan dieties and the Inca steps. Explore the fascinating Andean Eco Village and enter the mystic world of the Kallawayas, traditional medicine men, and learn how they use local herbs for healing and perform a ritual fire ceremony. Enjoy more exploration of Lake Titicaca, as you visit Kalauta Island, home to the area’s largest necropolis. Explore the ancient cemetery and pay a visit to the mortuary towers that guard this city of the dead. Continue to the man-made floating reed islands of the uros Indians and be a part of the sustainable tourism project designed to contribute to the preservation of the local people.

Inca Utama Hotel & Spa, Huatajata

DAYS 11 & 12

Today, make your way to la Paz, high on Bolivia’s altiplano. On the way, stop to see the ruins of Tiwanaku, one of the oldest civilizations of the Americas, and drive through the valley of the Moon, filled with rock formations, which have been formed over thousands of years of erosion. Out of la Paz, visit the colonial town of Callamarca and view a collection of angel paintings, the most important of the Americas. The scenic ride is one of the highlights of the day. Return to your hotel in la Paz for a festive cocktail party and farewell dinner.

Hotel Camino Real Suites, La Paz

DAY 13

Depart this morning for your flight back home.

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