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  • BEST OF PERU 2020

    ITINERARY

    Peru

  • Journey overview

    Thank you for choosing to travel with &Beyond. We are a leading luxury

    experiential travel company and we take the exceptional care of our

    guest in order to make a difference. Our commitment to sustainable

    responsible travel, community empowerment and conservation is world

    renowned. By embarking on this journey with us, you are helping us

    realise our vision.

    Our private tailor-made journeys offer complete freedom of choice. The

    itinerary below has been carefully designed to give you a taste of the

    exciting, endless possibilities and can be tailored to suit your exact

    preferences.

  • 10 nights / 11 days

    by arrangement Guest

    DAY PROGRAMME

    1 Arrival at Lima Airport, transfer to Belmond Miraflores Park

    Overnight: Belmond Miraflores Park

    2 Morning tour of Lima and Larco Museum

    Lunch Café del Museo

    Afternoon at leisure

    Overnight: Belmond Miraflores Park

    3 Transfer to Lima Airport for flight to Cusco

    Scheduled flight Lima to Cusco

    Arrival in Cusco, private transfer to Inkaterra La Casona

    Afternoon tour Cusco city and nearby ruins

    Overnight: Inkaterra La Casona

    4 Full day Sacred Valley tour: Pisac / Ollantaytambo

    Lunch Huayoccari Hacienda

    Overnight: Inkaterra La Casona

    5 Transfer to Poroy Train Station

    Depart on the deluxe Hiram Bingham train to Machu Picchu

    Arrival at Aguas Calientes Train Station bus transfer to Machu Picchu

    Private guided tour

    Overnight: Belmond Sanctuary Lodge

    6 Morning private guided tour (optional hikes)

  • Afternoon bus transfer to Aguas Calientes train station

    Depart on the deluxe Hiram Bingham train to Cusco

    Private transfer from Poroy Train Station to Inkaterra La Casona

    Overnight: Inkaterra La Casona

    7 Transfer to Wanchaq Train Station

    Depart on the Belmond Andean Explorer train to Lake Titicaca

    Visits on the way

    Overnight: Belmond Andean Explorer

    8 Lake Titicaca full day tour, lunch included

    Overnight: Belmond Andean Explorer

    9 Mid-day disembarkation at Colca train station, private transfer to your hotel in Colca Valley.

    Enjoy of the hotel activities or visit typical towns

    Overnight: Belmond Las Casitas

    10 Morning Condor Cross Viewpoint

    Continue touring Colca Valley/Canyon

    Overnight: Belmond Las Casitas

    11 Transfer to Arequipa Airport for your flight to Lima

    Scheduled flight Arequipa to Lima

    Assistance at Lima Airport to connect with your outbound flight.

    Departure

  • Belmond Miraflores Park

    Day 1

    Welcome to Peru!

    On arrival at Lima Airport, after passing customs area please

    look for your andBeyond representative who will be waiting for

    you to escort you to your hotel.

    Day 2

    This morning, you will embark on a guided city tour of Lima’s

    historic downtown, beginning with a visit to the Main Plaza and

    the surrounding monuments: the Cathedral, built in 1534 and

    an architectural masterpiece; the Presidential Palace, where

    the soldiers guarding the palace offer an excellent photo

    opportunity; the Archbishop’s Palace, City Hall, the

    Desamparados train station, and the Moorish-style houses and

    balconies along Lima’s old streets.

    Then, you will continue to the Rafael Larco Herrera

    Archaeological Museum (Museo Arqueolegico Rafael Larco

    Herrera), founded in 1926, is the world's largest private

    collection of pre-Columbian art; with an astonishing array of

    gold, silver, semi-precious stones and textiles. The collection's

    predominant strength is in Mochica ceramics, from the north

    coast of Peru, of which the erotic ones are the most famous.

    Their notoriety ought not to obscure the fact that the museum

    presents a complete view of the cultural development of

    ancient Peru through a selection of its 45,000 pieces, housed in

    a colonial building of the 18th century.

    Enjoy lunch at the Cafe del Museo.

    Afternoon at your leisure.

    Day includes: Breakfast/Lunch

    Day excludes: Dinner

  • Belmond Miraflores Park

    There’s something special about a room with a sea view. Waking

    up to the image of sun-gilded waves in the morning. Watching

    the moonlight play along the surf late at night. When that sea

    view is offered by a hotel in a bustling Latin American capital

    city, it is something very special indeed.

  • Inkaterra La Casona

    Day 3

    Please meet your guide in the lobby of your hotel who will

    transfer you to the Airport for your flight to Cusco.

    On arrival in Cusco, private transfer to your hotel.

    Rest of the morning will be at your leisure for an easy

    acclimatisation to altitude.

    For the Cusco City Tour and visit of the nearby ruins, you will

    meet your guide in the lobby of your hotel. Your guide will take

    you to the Main Square to visit the Cathedral of Cusco, the

    mother church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Cusco; in

    addition to its official status as a place of worship, it has

    become a major repository of Cusco's colonial art, it also holds

    many archeological artifacts and relics.

    You will then continue to Koricancha Temple, the most

    impressive example of how Inca and Hispanic cultures fused

    together. The remains of the ancient Peruvian Sun Temple were

    used as foundations on which the Santo Domingo church and

    convent was built. The temple is a symbol of Western

    dominance. The site is a living example of the co-existence of

    Peru's past with European architecture.

    You will drive 15 minutes from Cusco to visit Sacsayhuaman, an

    imposing display of Inca architecture. There are still questions

    about its real purpose during the Inca period. At first, it was

    thought to have been a fort, but later it was considered to have

    been a ceremonial centre.

    You will then continue to Qenqo: an immense, rocky

    promontory, marked by carved steps, wells, and channels. You

    will see Puca Puccara - or Red Fort - and Tambomachay, where

    the architecture of the Inca baths consists of a group of

    structures built with precisely cut stones. Water from nearby

    streams runs through the site in aquaducts and small cascades.

    Day includes: Breakfast

    Day excludes: Lunch/Dinner

    Day 4

    This morning you will visit Pisac Market, renowned for its

    colorful Market where locals meet to sell their merchandise as

    they have done for centuries. The handicraft market is open

    every day and is famous for its ceramic beads made into

    necklaces, earrings and other Peruvian artifacts.

  • Lunch today will be at Hacienda Huayoccari, tucked away in the

    lush, vegetation-filled private estate of the Lambarri-Orihuela

    family in the village of Huayoccari. The Hacienda houses the

    owners private collection of pre-Colombian, Incan and colonial

    artefacts including an impressive collection of ‘Qeros’ the

    traditional drinking vessels. Browse through the interesting

    museum with a welcome pisco sour in hand before heading into

    the dining area.

    After lunch, we will continue to Ollantaytambo, a lovely village

    that preserves the designs of Inca buildings. Among this place's

    most impressive attractions are the ceremonial temple in

    worship of water and a fortress that guarded the entrance to

    the valley to repel any invasions. The fortress is a stone colossus

    that was built between two mountains to protect the valley.

    Day includes: Breakfast/Lunch

    Day excludes: Dinner

  • Inkaterra La Casona

    The first boutique hotel in Cusco, Inkaterra La Casona is located

    in the traditional Plaza de las Nazarenas, surrounded by

    vibrant, cobblestoned streets. This 16th Century manor house

    stands on the training grounds for an elite army of Incas, and

    had Spanish Conquistador Diego de Almagro and ‘Libertador’

    Simón Bolívar among its illustrious guests.

    After being harmoniously restored by Inkaterra throughout five

    years, emphasizing its original architecture, Inkaterra La

    Casona reflects the encounter of cultures and traditions across

    centuries. Surrounding the main patio, its eleven suites are

    provided with chimneys, heated floors and extra-large

    bathtubs. Its halls are decorated with colonial furniture, Pre-

    Columbian textiles and original murals.

  • Belmond Sanctuary Lodge

    Day 5

    Please meet your guide in the lobby of your hotel, he will

    transfer you to the train station to board your train to Machu

    Picchu.

    Depart on the deluxe Hiram Bingham train to Machu Picchu,

    lunch on board.

    On arrival at the train station your guide will accompany with a

    short walk to the buses that leads to the citadel and board the

    30-minute ride to Machu Picchu Citadel. (8000 ft. – 2432

    m.a.s.l.)

    Private guided tour

    Explore the enigmatic citadel of Machu Picchu accompanied

    with your guide. Your expert guide will lead you through the

    site, providing archaeological and historical information on key

    areas of interest, including Intihuatana (the Sun Dial), the

    Sacred Plaza and the Temple of the Sun.

    This is an opportunity to revel in the energy and atmosphere of

    one of the most significant and spectacular archaeological sites

    on the planet, surrounded by the cloud forest, Wayna Picchu

    and Inti Punku (the Sun Gate), the entrance to the Machu Picchu

    Inca trail.

    Day includes: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

  • Belmond Sanctuary Lodge

    No picture of Machu Picchu can prepare you for seeing it with

    your own eyes. Perched high in the Andes, it is one of few places

    in the world that can be described as truly unmissable. It’s on

    everyone’s travel wish list, attracting a million visitors each

    year. But there’s only one way to see it in style: by staying at

    Belmond Sanctuary Lodg

  • Inkaterra La Casona

    Day 6

    This morning you may rise early and enjoy the prospects of a

    walk through Machu Picchu at sunrise, something which people

    of strong spirituality believe to be the highlight of a visit to

    Machu Picchu.

    Today you will have the option to do one or two of these hikes:

    Huayna Picchu, one of the highlights of a visit to Machu Picchu.

    The views of the Citadel and surrounding landscape are

    extraordinary from the top and well worth the climbing effort.

    Inti Punku or Sun Gate, it takes about an hour each way and is

    an uphill strenuous hike on the way out to the Gate.

    Inca Bridge, constructed of a few narrow logs perched above a

    sheer vertical drop – is believed to have served as a secret

    entrance to Machu Picchu.

    Machu Picchu Mountain, large granite steps comprise most of

    its trail and wind all the way to the top. The steep climb is a

    challenging but rewarding hike and the 360-degree views at the

    top are a gorgeous reward.

    Rest of the morning continue touring Machu Picchu with your

    guide.

    Afternoon bus transfer to Aguas Calientes train station to board

    the train to Cusco.

    Depart on the deluxe Hiram Bingham train. Dinner and

    entertainment on board.

    On arrival at Poroy train station, private transfer to your hotel.

    Day includes: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

  • Inkaterra La Casona

    The first boutique hotel in Cusco, Inkaterra La Casona is located

    in the traditional Plaza de las Nazarenas, surrounded by

    vibrant, cobblestoned streets. This 16th Century manor house

    stands on the training grounds for an elite army of Incas, and

    had Spanish Conquistador Diego de Almagro and ‘Libertador’

    Simón Bolívar among its illustrious guests.

    After being harmoniously restored by Inkaterra throughout five

    years, emphasizing its original architecture, Inkaterra La

    Casona reflects the encounter of cultures and traditions across

    centuries. Surrounding the main patio, its eleven suites are

    provided with chimneys, heated floors and extra-large

    bathtubs. Its halls are decorated with colonial furniture, Pre-

    Columbian textiles and original murals.

  • Belmond Andean Explorer

    Day 7

    Morning transfer to the train station to board de deluxe

    Belmond Andean Explorer train.

    Depart from Cusco on the Belmond Andean Explorer train, first

    luxury train in Southamerica, ) and Arequipa, and exploring

    natural wonders and ancient kingdoms on one and two-night

    trips.

    Lunch will be served on board.

    After lunch the first stop will be at Raqchi, you will have the

    opportunityu to visit this Inca archaeological site, consists of

    remains of the Temple of Viracocha, which was once one of the

    holiest shrines in the Inca empire. Twenty-two columns made

    of stone blocks helped support the largest-known Inca roof;

    most were destroyed by the Spanish, but their foundations are

    clearly seen.

    Next stop La Raya Pass at 4,313 m (14,1 50 ft)

    Continue to Puno, train travels along one of the highest train

    routes in the world, crossing through breathtaking cities on its

    way from Cusco to Lake Titicaca (Puno)

    Pre-dinner cocktails and dinner on board

    Day includes: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

    Day 8

    After breakfast disembarkation.

    Depart by speed boat to the Uros Islands, where their people

    use the totora reed, which is plentiful along the edges of the

    lake, to make their homes, their furniture, their boats, and the

    islands they live on.

    Continue to Taquile Island in the middle of the Lake, their fine

    textiles are renowned the world over and are even protected

    as a UNESCO world heritage subject. The local villagers have

    created a steady industry of knit handicrafts, which are knit by

    the men of the community.

    Lunch will be at local restaurant.

    Return to Puno. Embarkation and depart to Arequipa.

    Pre-dinner cocktails and dinner on board

    Day includes: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

  • Belmond Andean Explorer

    Travel along one of the highest train routes in the world with

    Belmond Andean Explorer. Step aboard the luxury Peru train

    and explore the breathtaking country in superb style,

    experiencing vibrant cities and spellbinding natural wonders.

    Belmond Andean Explorer, South America’s first luxury sleeper

    service, offers a choice of one or two-night journeys. From

    Cusco, the ancient capital of the Inca Empire, traverse the

    highest plains of the Andes before arriving at the reflective

    beauty of Lake Titicaca. Take the opportunity to explore the

    vast Colca Canyon then continue towards the city centre of

    Arequipa, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Belmond Andean

    Explorer transports up to 48 passengers through Peru, offering

    indulgent accommodation and refined Andean cuisine. The

    train's observation, lounge and spa cars are ideal places to

    unwind, designed to offer modern comfort with traditional

    flourishes.

  • Belmond Las Casitas

    Day 9

    After breakfast you will have the opportunity to enjoy a

    wonderful lake scenery in Lagunillas (Saracocha), a beautiful

    blue lake where you can lookout of Andean birds.

    Continue your journey to Arequipa through Salinas and Aguada

    Blanca Reserve, a natural protected área with impressive

    landscape of volcanoes, rivers, salt flats, and odd rock

    formations. You will be able to enjoy beautiful landscapes and

    to observe Andean camelids as vicuñas, alpacas and another

    species.

    Before mid-day we will make a stop in Sumbay Caves, where we

    will walk through nice rock formations and narrow rocky canyon

    to the caves, where you will finally find the rupestrian rock

    arts, representing animals as Vicuñas, Llamas, Pumas, Ñandu -

    Also are figures of humans hunting and rare figures carved on

    the walls.

    Before lunch we will arrive at km 99 train station, where we

    will disembark. Private transfer to Belmond Las Casitas.

    Day includes: Breakfast/Box lunch/Dinner

    Day 10

    Departure at 06:15 am to visit Cruz del Cóndor, where the

    depths of the canyon can be seen, which is considered to be

    deeper than the Colorado Canyon. In addition, you can

    appreciate the majestic flight of the condors in their natural

    habitat. (It is possible to go trekking for an hour from Cruz del

    Cura to Cruz del Condor). The trip goes on until the town of

    Cabanaconde, a town that produces corn and that is also the

    second most important town in the Valley.

    As you return, visit the towns of Macca and Yanque and its

    churches of colonial times. You will also visit the viewpoints of

    Wayra Punku, Antahuilque.

    Arrival in Chivay town for lunch.

    In the afternoon it is possible to go trekking for a short time,

    like going to Uyu Uyu , Puente Sifón (Viewpoint of Chininia

    where you can see the Colcas).

    Visit Ichupampa, this route is taken only by small shuttles due

    to the hard road

    Day includes: Breakfast/Dinner

    Day excludes: Lunch

  • Belmond Las Casitas

    Surrounded by the peace and serenity of Peru’s Colca Canyon—

    one of the deepest canyons in the world—this collection of

    luxurious casitas with a sumptuous spa offers the ultimate

    Andean retreat.

    Blending effortlessly with the natural environment, the

    secluded 20-room hideaway offers a rare opportunity to

    experience the traditional beauty of Peru. Absorb spectacular

    plunging views of the canyon from the hotel. Trek through vast,

    verdant fields or saunter round the hotel’s farm. Spend time in

    harmony with the wonders of nature and the local communities

    of this lush, timeless valley.

  • Departure

    Day 11

    Today we will visit the towns on the right border of the Valley,

    such as Coporaque.

    Optional trekking to San Antonio ruins.

    Transfer to Arequipa Airport for your flight to Lima.

    On arrival at Lima Airport assistance to connect with your

    international flight (or exending your trip)

    Day includes: Breakfast

  • Flights

    DAY DETAILS

    Day 3 Jorge Chavez International Airport to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport

    Day 11 Rodriguez Ballon International Airport to Jorge Chavez International Airport

    OPTION 1: Accommodation

    DAY DESTINATION ACCOMMODATION DETAILS

    1 – 3 Lima Belmond Miraflores Park Ocean View Junior

    Suites

    Breakfast

    3 – 5 Cusco Inkaterra La Casona BALCON SUITE

    Breakfast

    5 – 6 Machu Picchu Belmond Sanctuary Lodge Deluxe Rooms

    Breakfast

    6 – 7 Cusco Inkaterra La Casona BALCON SUITE

    Breakfast

    7 – 9 Cusco-Arequipa Belmond Andean Explorer Suite Cabin

    Breakfast, Lunch and

    Dinner

    9 - 11 Colca Canyon Belmond Las Casitas Casita Valley View

    Breakfast

    Pricing: Option 1

    PRICE PER PERSON IN USD

    (GROSS)

    DOUBLE / TWIN

    ACCOMMODATION

    SINGLE

    ACCOMMODATION

    AIRFARE LIMA/CUSCO & AREQUIPA/LIMA

    2 GUESTS US$11,026.00 US$16,566.00 US$950.00

    3 GUESTS US$10,479.00 US$16,019.00 US$950.00

    4/6 GUESTS US$10,188.00 US$15,728.00 US$950.00

    7/9 GUESTS US$9,871.00 US$15,411.00 US$950.00

  • OPTION 2: Accommodation

    DATE DESTINATION ACCOMMODATION DETAILS

    1 – 3 Lima Hotel B ALCOBA ROOM

    Breakfast

    3 – 5 Cusco Palacio del Inka, Luxury Collection DELUXE ROOM

    Breakfast

    5 – 6 Machu Picchu Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo JUNIOR SUITE

    Breakfast

    6 – 7 Cusco Palacio del Inka, Luxury Collection DELUXE ROOM

    Breakfast

    7 – 9 Cusco-Arequipa Belmond Andean Explorer Twin Cabin

    Breakfast, Lunch and

    Dinner

    9 - 11 Colca Canyon Belmond Las Casitas Casita Garden View

    Breakfast

    Pricing: Option 2

    PRICE PER PERSON IN USD

    (GROSS)

    DOUBLE / TWIN

    ACCOMMODATION

    SINGLE

    ACCOMMODATION

    AIRFARE LIMA/CUSCO & AREQUIPA/LIMA

    2 GUESTS US$9,243.50 US$14,003.00 US$850.00

    3 GUESTS US$8,696.00 US$13,456.00 US$850.00

    4/6 GUESTS US$8,405.00 US$13,165.00 US$850.00

    7/9 GUESTS US$8,088.00 US$12,848.00 US$850.00

  • What’s included:

    All nights of accommodation mentioned in the program

    Private transportation in the best available vehicles in each city

    Private English speaking local guides (Except on the Belmond Andean Explorer train )

    Belmond Andean Explorer excursions in shared basis

    Meals as indicated in the program

    Entrance tickets to Machu Picchu and all sites mentioned in the itinerary

    Taxes included, where applicable

    What’s not included:

    International Airfare / Airport taxes

    Domestic Air Tickets and local airport tax (quoted separately)

    Early check in or late check-out charges

    Items of personal nature like laundry, phone calls, etc.

    Any video/still camera fee during the trip

    Tipping, Drinks, Excess of baggage, Insurance