Machu Picchu, Peru
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Overview
Highlights
- Discovery of the Sacred Valley
- Drive to the Inca Trail
- Explore to Machu Picchu, the "Lost City of the Incas"
- Explore Cusco, "the Navel of the World"
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Trip includes
- Internal flights
- Services of Blue Parallel hosts and private specialized guides throughout the journey
- All special events, private guided tours, private excursions, private outdoor activities, spa treatments, entrance fees
- Continual monitoring of your journey by a Blue Parallel team composed of a personal travel expert in our offices, and a personal host in each destination. In addition, a "behind the scenes" logistical expert is staffed on each trip in order to monitor every step of the journey. The team is on call 24-hours a day during a trip
- All transportation
- Most meals
- A Blue Parallel customized travel kit that you will receive prior to departure
Itinerary
After an overnight in Lima, you will be assisted with your flight to Cusco. Upon arrival, you will be greeted by your personal guide who will show you the best of the Sacred Valley. You will explore the impressive ruins of Pisac in the morning, enjoy a gourmet meal in...
It is now time to experience an awe-inspiring train ride along the towering Andes and the Quechua-speaking villages of the Sacred Valley as you travel to Machu Picchu. You will either leave the train at kilometer 104 and hike the last portion of the Inca Trail with yo...
Take the train back to the Sacred Valley where you will be privately escorted to Cusco, the city of the "Children of the Sun". You will stay in either the Monasterio Hotel, a monastery that was originally built in 1592 by descendants of the Spanish Conquistadors, or L...
Flight back to Lima for an afternoon of sightseeing the highlights of Peru's capital city. Visit the historical center of Lima with your personal guide, including the Plaza de Armas, the Cathedral, the Archbishop's Palace, the City Hall, the Cloister of San Francisco,...
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Dates & Availability
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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.
Tour Operator
Blue Parallel is a bespoke travel boutique whose mission is to take discerning, time-constrained travelers to the most spectacular natural and cultural wonders of both Latin America and the Mediterranean. We create private, tailor-made journeys designed around the themes of:
World Heritage destinations, Breathtaking outdoor adventures, Gourmet regional cuisine, Exclusive lodging, White glove service, Unprecedented insider access
We have been selected as an A-list Top Travel Advisor by Travel + Leisure every year since 2009. Blue Parallel is also part of Virtuoso, the by-invitation-only leading luxury travel network in the industry. Blue Parallel has hosted numerous eminent travelers since its inception, and is frequently featured in prestigious publications.
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Logistics
What's excluded
- International airfare
- Passport and visa fees
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Recommended Extensions
- Spend time in the increasingly sophisticated city of Lima where you can visit the main landmarks including the Larco Museum and the central Plaza de Armas anchored by the Government Palace, the Cathedral, the Archbishop’s Palace, the City Hall, the Cloister of San Francisco, and the private Aliaga Mansion. If you have extra time, visit the ruins of Pachacamac an archaeological site 25 miles southeast of Lima. Most of the common buildings and temples were built c. 800-1450 CE, shortly before the arrival and conquest by the Inca Empire.
- Lake Titikaka, the highest navigable lake in the world, and is renowned for its intense blue waters, fascinating floating islands, and distinct local culture.
- Explore the Peruvian Amazon aboard your luxury cruise and discover remote estuaries in the Peruvian rain forest and the Pacaya Samiria Reserve, which is twice the size of Yellowstone Park. Alternatively, fly to Puerto Maldonaldo and stay at the Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica, an elegantly rustic lodge in the heart of the rainforest.
- Visit the Colca Canyon & Arequipa to witness the majestic flight of the giant Andean condors and the famed "white city," built in the foothills of the Misti Volcano.
- Spend 5 to 8 memorable days aboard your cruise ship in the Galapagos Islands to experience the amazing flora and fauna that inhabit these islands
- Experience the myriad of climates, people and cultures, from coastal Caribbean to the terraced green slopes of the Andes Mountains in Colombia. Whether horseback riding through coffee plantations, hiking through cloud and pine forests, or snorkeling with a dazzling area of sea life, Colombia offers an array of unforgettable moments
Note: Prices will vary based on the specifics of your itinerary. Parties of 4 or more will benefit from lower prices per passenger.
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