Upon your arrival in Lima, you are whisked away to our host property. After some time to freshen up, experience a Bohemian private guided tour and explore the "City of Kings" in the heart of Lima. We visit the Pedro de Osma Museum and the Las Pallas Art Gallery, before enjoying lunch at a local recommended eatery. In the evening, we have a welcome dinner with amazing wine pairings at Tragaluz restaurant, located at the beautiful Belmond Hotel.
After a delicious breakfast at your property, we take a short flight from Lima to Urubamba, an impeccable location, and our home for the next three glorious nights. After checking in and settling at our beautiful hotel, we will enjoy lunch together. Lunch will be served before a private explorer guide leads us on a trail walk of the gorgeous Twilight Mountain. As the sun sets, we have an authentic and traditional dinner back at the hotel.
Today, we enjoy breakfast served at the property, before a half-day history and culture trip, from Urubamba to the Sacred Valley. On the private guided tour, we visit the Ollantaytambo’s Archeological Park ruins. Lunch will be at leisure, so why not indulge in a spa treatment? We then have the opportunity to spot the birds of Urubamba, while at the hotel. From hawks to hummingbirds, there is an array. Dinner will be served at the hotel and paired with excellent wines.
After breakfast at the hotel, we embark on a special tour of the markets, before a gourmet Peruvian cooking lesson, lead by a professional. We enjoy the fruits of our labor over a languorous lunch. In the evening, we take a short trip to the Ananua restaurant, where we have a gastronomic experience for dinner, that you will want to write home about!
Early morning, we depart for Machu Picchu via the Vista Dome Train. Breakfast will be served onboard, before we arrive in Machu Picchu. We then check in at the Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo hotel, before departing for a private guided tour of the spectacular ruins – Citadel of Machu Picchu. We have lunch at a local restaurant, and dinner at Café Inkaterra.
After a leisurely morning (a private hike to the Citadel may be organized) and a tasty lunch at our hotel, we catch a train from Machu Picchu to Cusco. The luxurious Belmond Hiram Bingham Train departs early evening and dinner, will be served onboard as we gently journey through Peru. We arrive in Cusco early evening, where we spend the next two delightful nights!
After breakfast, we depart on a city tour of Cusco. We visit the Inca Museum, Cusco Cathedral, and San Blas Church. Expect artisan workshops and San Pedro markets, where we sample local fruits and cheeses. We then enjoy a wine tasting complete with a local Andean jazz musical performance. After wine tasting, a traditional lunch will be served at a local Peruvian home. In the evening, we have a farewell dinner at the famous MAP Café.
After another delightful breakfast served at the property, a private vehicle will transfer you to Cusco Airport, where you will catch a flight home connecting through Lima. OR why not extend your stay for a riveting and memorable ride aboard the luxurious Belmond Andean Explorer train? We assure you that it will be a special and noteworthy experience.
IF CONTINUING ONTO AREQUIPA: This afternoon, you depart from Wanchaq Station in Cusco on a luxury train journey that takes us to Arequipa. We spend two nights on the comfortable, yet impeccable and beautiful train. While on this adventure, expect private guided tours of Raqchi and La Raya, canapés in the regal bar car and cocktails that are free-flowing. We then arrive in Puno at the Lake Titicaca Station, where we spend the night on the train.
Wake up to a spectacular sunrise over Lake Titicaca while enjoying breakfast onboard. We then explore Lake Titicaca and visit Uros and Taquile islands, by way of boat. After the excitement on the water, we have a private lunch on Collate Beach on Taquile Island, where we enjoy a dancing and artisan craft display. Tea will be served at the station before we continue our adventure. Dinner will be served onboard and the night spent in Saracocha.
After breakfast, we continue our journey to Arequipa. En-route we delight in a tour of The Sumbay Caves and have lunch on the train. Upon our arrival in Arequipa, we bid farewell to the train and experience a private luxury vehicle transfer to Casa Andina Premium. Here, we will check-in at the Casa Andina Premium and have some time to relax and enjoy the premium experience of the exquisite hotel. Dinner will be at leisure.
As the final day of the journey is upon us, a private vehicle transfer to Arequipa Airport awaits. From here, catch a flight to Lima Airport to embark on your journey home. Not quite ready for home? The Art in Voyage team will gladly assist with arranging a further extension to end your experience in Peru on the perfect note.
Our day-to-day itinerary may, from time to time and prior to departure, need to be altered or slightly modified to address possible unforeseen logistical and weather challenges. In such rare instances, Art In Voyage guarantees delivery of the content of the itinerary yet, in a different order.
All listed retreats (hotels, villas, and barges) are, at times, subject to changes. In such rare instances, similar or higher standards will be upheld.
In case of a cancelation at more than 90 days prior to departure, your deposit will be returned minus a $250 per person administrative fee.
In case of a cancelation within the penalty period: Find a replacement at least 30 days prior to departure and your journey will be fully refunded, minus a $250 per person administrative fee.
