Machu Picchu & Sanctuary Lodge
6 DAYS Starting from $5,090 per person
The Belmond Sanctuary Lodge is the only Machu Picchu hotel that is literally on the ruins’ doorstep and you’ll be staying there. This 6-day private Machu Picchu tour meanders through Cusco and the Sacred Valley before culminating in a privileged stay at the very entrance to the Lost City of the Incas. You’ll explore enigmatic Inca ruins and fascinating colonial cities with an expert private guide and be immersed in the captivating Andean way of life which has remained unchanged for centuries. Plus you’ll travel in comfort, stay in luxury Belmond hotels and feast on Peru’s epicurean delights.
Trip at a Glance
HIGHLIGHTS
- Free time to explore the pedestrian-friendly city of Cusco, a melting pot of Andean and colonial culture, with fantastic opportunities to eat, shop and discover.
- A private guided tour of Cusco, revealing to you the city’s wonders, including the Incan temple of Koricancha, the massive colonial Cathedral that contains numerous artefacts and artworks in the Cusco style, and the Inca complex of Sacsayhuaman.
- A tour of the gorgeous Sacred Valley. You’ll visit the ancient circular agricultural terraces of Moray, the salt mines at Maras, and the ruins of the village of Ollantaytambo.
- A scenic train ride through the Sacred Valley to Aguas Calientes, the town at the base of the verdant mountain on which Machu Picchu stands.
- A luxury overnight stay in Aquas Calientes, where you will rest in comfort at the Sanctuary Hotel, literally on Machu Picchu’s doorstep.
- A guided tour of the magical site of Machu Picchu, the lost city of the Incas, exploring the ancient stonework and drinking in the fresh mountain air.
- A return train trip to Cusco in luxury on the Hiram Bingham train, where you will be served the epicurean delight of a full, gourmet Peruvian meal.
- Depending on your flight times, you can enjoy a private tour of the wonders that Lima has to offer, on the day of your departure.
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