For your personalised itinerary please call 020 7060
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For your personalised itinerary please call 020 7060
6747
|
Day |
Activity |
Accommodation |
|
Day 1 |
Day flight from London Heathrow to Lima. Met and driven to hotel |
Second Home, Lima |
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Day 2 |
Flight to Puerto Maldonado. Transfer to lodge |
Posada
Amazonas, Amazon |
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Day 3 |
At leisure |
Posada Amazonas, Amazon |
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Day 4 |
At leisure |
Posada Amazonas, Amazon |
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Day 5 |
Flight to Cusco |
Casa Andina San Blas,
Cusco |
|
Day 6 |
At leisure |
Casa Andina San Blas,
Cusco |
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Day 7 |
Transfer to Sacred Valley |
Sol Y Luna, Sacred Valley |
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Day 8 |
At leisure |
Sol Y Luna, Sacred Valley |
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Day 9 |
Transfer to trail head. Start Inca Trail |
Camping, Inca Trail |
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Day 10 |
Hike |
Camping, Inca
Trail |
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Day 11 |
Hike |
Camping, Inca Trail |
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Day 12 |
Machu Picchu. |
Machu Picchu Pueblo, Machu Picchu |
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Day 13 |
Aguas Calientas |
Machu Picchu Pueblo, Machu Picchu |
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Day 14 |
Train back to Cusco |
Casa Andina San Blas,
Cusco |
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Day 15 |
At leisure |
Casa Andina San Blas, Cusco |
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Day 16 |
Train to Puno Lake Titicaca |
Casa Andina Private Collection, Lake Titicaca |
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Day 17 |
Boat to Suasi Island |
Casa Andina Private Collection, Suasi |
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Day 18 |
At leisure |
Casa Andina Private Collection, Suasi |
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Day 19 |
At leisure |
Casa Andina Private Collection, Suasi |
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Day 20 |
Transfer to Juliaca. Flight to Lima |
Second Home, Lima |
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Day 21 |
Transfer to airport |
Overnight flight |
Day 1
Catch
your Day flight from London Heathrow to Lima.
On arrival you
will be met and driven to Second Home.
Day 1 – Day 2
1 Night at Second
Home, Lima, on a bed & breakfast basis
Second Home is the only small stylish boutique guesthouse
in Lima. Located in the heart of Barranco, Lima’s art district and with
stunning views to the Pacific Ocean from the pool and terrace and 3 of the
bedrooms – Second Home is a one off. Owned and
managed by a well know Peruvian artist Victor Delfin with his wonderful artwork
displayed throughout the guest house and adjacent gallery. Rooms are spacious
and classically and coolly designed simple white walls and wood flooring, lots
of light and high ceilings. Just 5 rooms made Second Home feel very intimate
and very homely which is just what all the other traditional hotels in Lima
lack. There’s a choice of either ocean view or garden view but if we’re unable
to get you an ocean view room the garden, terrace and pool are easily
accessible and are a delight. Excellent restaurants nearby and Lilian (Victor’s
daughter) will do everything to make your stay as 
welcoming and informative as possible. Room Facilities:
TV, radio, air-con, heating,
frigobar, phone, safe.
Activities nearby: Restaurants,
bars, transport links to city centre.
To escape to verdict: Wonderful
place to stay for all the right reasons but with only 5 bedrooms sometimes it’s
hard to find space!
For
a sneak preview and more images, please click here...
Day 2
Transfer
back to the airport. Flight to Puerto Maldonado. Transfer to lodge.
Day 2 - Day 4
3 Nights at Posada
Amazonas, Rainforest Expeditions,
Amazon Lodges, (from Puerto Maldonado) on a full board basis
Posada Amazonas is the first lodge and shortest distance from the airport.
The journey takes around 45 minutes on motorised canoe. The lodge is rustic
with 30 double/twin rooms housed in 6 separate wood and cane blocks. Rooms are
private but not soundproof with one side completley open to truly experince the
sounds and smells of the rainforest (mosquitoes are not a problem in this area
but beds do have nets). The rooms do have their own bathrooms with cold water
only and a drape sepatates the sink, shower and loo. Communal areas are
sociable, open and spacious and include a bar, dining room, reception area and
interpretation centre. The guides are excellent and undertake a rigorous
training process ensuring all aspects of life in the rainforest are covered,
interpreted and enjoyed by guests. 
Room Facilities: Open jungle view, mosquito net, bathroom separated by
drape, bedside tables, hammocks or lounge chairs.
Shared Facilities: Excursions,
dining room, bar.
Activities nearby: Canopy
Tower, trails/hikes through the rainforest, Parakeet clay lick, community
visit, handicraft workshop, farm visit, night walks, Harpy Eagle nest visit,
nearby lakes.
To escape to verdict: A great
introduction to life in the rainforest and the most accessible and closest to
Puerto Maldonado. Excellent guides, a wide variety of excursions and rainforest
immersion. Simple but authentic lodging.
For
a sneak preview and more images, please click here...
The Amazon region is
another incredible area of Peru adding to the country’s immense natural
diversity. Here in the steamy lowlands of Peru you’ll find isolated lakes in
the sub tropical moist forests, teaming with wildlife. The lakes act as an
oasis for caimans, giant river otters, puma, jaguar and tapir and of course
endless species of bird including the bright vibrant feathers of the chattering
macaws and the soaring giant harpy eagles. Like most of the Amazon regions in
South America there are threats from loggers, gold and oil prospectors but
conservation groups also have a high profile and presence. Tourism is one of
the ways to help preserve this fragile environment and this can best be
achieved by staying at one of the award winning Rainforest Expedition Lodges.
Day 3-4
Excursions,
educational talks, relaxation and immersion in the rainforest experience.
Day 5
Boat
back to Puerto Maldonado and short flight to Cusco.
Day 5 - Day 6
2 Nights at Casa
Andina San Blas, Cusco, on a bed & breakfast basis
Located in the quieter artistic quarter of Cusco, the Casa
Andina San Blas has 38 rooms (one of the smaller of the larger hotel offering
in Cusco!).Built in the 18PthP Century for Cusco it’s new! But still has a
wonderful central courtyard and has been sympathetically and authentically
restored into a comfortable and cosy hotel.
Its great advantage is the wonderful vistas of Cusco,
especially at night. And the views are experienced from most of the
bedrooms.
There’s a cosy restaurant and bar with open fires and the
courtyard is a great place to hang out with your new alpaca hat and sweater on
at night.
There’s a very nice atmosphere and the staff are
particularly friendly. It’s a great mid range option and the views of Cusco
quite stunning.
Room Facilities:
TV, phone, wall to wall carpeting,
heating, safe, hairdryer
Shared Facilities: Courtyard,
bar, restaurant.
Activities nearby: Plaza de
Armas, shops, restaurants, historic sites.
To escape to verdict: Our
favourite of the Casa Andina collection in Cusco for it’s small size, location,
great views and friendly service.
For
a sneak preview and more images, please click here...
CuscoAll trips to Peru have to include
Cusco. It’s the capital and gateway to the Inca Empire and a place to
acclimatise before the Inca Trail. It’s a bustling Gringo town and a taste of
the last frontier. You’ll truly feel you’ve arrived in Peru when you hit Cusco.
The atmosphere is alive with the Quechua people, markets, textile shops, the
smell of maize and potatoes, mothers with babies slung over their shoulders
marching proudly with their black pillar box hats. Colonial cathedrals mix with
ancient Inca fortress walls and narrow paved streets. Wander the markets, laze
in a coffee shop, browse in a bookshop, be tempted by art galleries and spend
hours soaking in the atmosphere.
Day 6
Free day in Cusco to acclimatise and get prepared for the Inca Trail.
Day 7
Transfer to the Sacred Valley and the Sol Y Luna Lodge.
Day 7 - Day 8
2 Nights at Sol Y Luna Lodge, Sacred Valley, on a
bed and breakfast basis
Located 1 km from the town of Urubamba and in the heart of
the Sacred Valley, the Sol Y Luna (Sun and Moon) lodge is a perfect place to
base yourself for all the ‘other’ Inca sites in the Sacred Valley as well as
Machu Picchu which can be visited from the train station at Ollantaytambo or
the famous Inca Trail from KM88. The
Sacred Valley has SO much to offer and enjoy and not just pure sightseeing or
strenuous treks. It’s also an ideal place to enjoy rural life and experience
the local Quechua villages and culture. The Sol Y Luna makes this very easy and
their activity centre can arrange everything you desire from mountain bike
tours, paragliding, horse riding, walks and treks, bird watching and tours out
to the impressive but lesser known Inca sites. There are 28 circular bungalows
or muyus in pretty gardens surrounded by a wall. Simple white washed walls
inside, tiled floors, very cosy with a sense of privacy, veranda and 
chairs outside to enjoy the pure Andean air. Wonderful
separate Spa with fully equipped gym, sauna, steam, Jacuzzi and treatments. Room Facilities:
Private
veranda, telephone, safe, hairdryer, (the suites have TV and DVD)
Shared Facilities: Restaurant, bar,
Spa, group activities/excursions if you wish, ranch, gardens.
Activities nearby: Inca sites,
Quechua villages and handicrafts, nature trails, bridle paths, trekking
To escape to verdict:
An excellent option to kick back from
the sight seeing and bustling city of Cusco and enjoy the attractions of the
Sacred Valley, peace and tranquillity. More of a relaxed holiday atmosphere,
great for families and those who want to be active but equally want to relax in
the Spa or read a book on the veranda.
For
a sneak preview and more images, please click here...
Day 8
Free
day to enjoy the facilities at the lodge or venture further a field.
Day 9
Inca Trail
You’ll be
collected and driven out to the Sacred Valley to KM82 where you’ll begin the
Inca Trail. This is where the road ends and a bridge crosses the Rio Vilcanota
and you’ll be on your way for your first day’s hike. It’s a good start but
you’ll notice the altitude and there is an initial steep ascent. It’s a good
first day to find your step and pace yourself. The following day is the
toughest climb, the infamous Dead Woman’s Pass at 4,200 metres.
Day
10
It will depend where you have camped but today is the long steep climb to
Dead Woman’s Pass. It’s a long slow 
ascent of around 2-3 hours at high altitude but such a reward once you’ve
completed and feel as if you’re on top of the world. It’s a steep descent down
the other side but with magnificent views and scatterings of Inca Ruins.
Day 11
The final full trekking day takes you along the paved Inca Highway and
through stone tunnels opening up to spectacular views of the Vilcabamba range.
The final campsite has slightly more facilities! And tourist bathrooms!
Day 12
On the fourth and final day you’ll rise early to
catch the sunrise at the incredible Inca fortress site of Machu Picchu. Don’t
be surprised if you arrive in mist but wait at the Sun Gate for the sunrays to
make their way through the cloud as the vision is absolutely spell bounding and
extremely atmospheric. Enjoy the ruins as much as you like before heading down
for a well earned shower and rest at the beautiful and peaceful Pueblo Hotel in
the town of Aguas Calientes.
Day 12 - Day 13
2 Nights at Machu
Picchu Pueblo, Aguas Calientes, on a full board basis
Pueblo translates to village in Spanish and the Machu
Picchu Pueblo is just that. A charming ‘village of casitas and villas spreadout
in luch gardens at the base of machu Picchu.
There are 85 separate casitas and villas scattered
throughout lush gardens where 372 different orchid species have been counted,
172 bird species and 111species of butterfly. It’s a botanist and zoologists
dream.
Rooms are spacious and have been carefully designed using
lots of Andean fabrics and colours. The Superior deluxe rooms all have their
own fireplaces, as do most of the suites and the luxurious Suites Inkaterra
with their own heated plunge pool and outdoor shower.
In a beautiful natural setting with the banks of the
Urubamba River rushing and gushing past the windows and the backdrop of the stunning
emerald mysterious mountains yet only a stone throw from the railway station
and a short walk to the terminus for the buses up to Machu Picchu.
The in house spa offers a unique Andean sauna, massage and
foot aromatherapy.
The Pueblo is a member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the
World association.
Room Facilities:
Anti allergic
pillows, bath robes, slippers, dining area, (fireplaces in superior deluxe
rooms).
Shared Facilities: Restaurant,
gardens, nature trails, Spa, internet.
Activities nearby: Nature
walks, Machu Picchu, Aguas Calientes town and hot springs.
To escape to verdict:
A wonderful place to stay and well
worth 2 or 3 nights to enjoy the nature trails, ambiance and explore Machu
Picchu more leisurely.
For
a sneak preview and more images, please click here...
It’s the must see site of Peru and will not
disappoint. The best ways of arrival are from the 4 day Inca Trail Hike or
waking up in comfort at the Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge and joining the
trekkers before the day trippers. Machu Picchu is as awesome as you’d imagine
but it’s also the incredible sheer mountain slopes and lush forests that set
the stage for the most famous Inca Citadel in South America.
Day 13
Enjoy the hotel facilities and grounds or spend some more time at Machu
Picchu.
Day 14
Take the first morning train out of Aguas Calientes back to Cusco and 2
nights at the Hotel Casa Andina San Blas.
Day 15
Free
day to relax in Cusco.
Day 16
All
day journey by coach or train (schedule permitting) across the Altiplano to
Puno on the shores of Lake Titicaca.
Day 16 - Day 17
1 Night at Casa
Andina Private Collection - Puno, Lake Titicaca, on a bed & breakfast basis
One of the only options when staying in the town of Puno.The food in the restaurant has been particularly
recommended and the staff very friendly and helpful.
Rooms are on the smaller side but
comfortable and warm with heaters.
The front desk is particularly helpful with onward
arrangements and excursions.
Room Facilities: Some lake views, Cable TV, heater, safe
deposit box, coffee kit.
Activities nearby: : Cruises on Lake Titicaca, visiting the Titicaca islands, bird watching, riding, mountain biking,
archaeological sites.
To escape to verdict: The best
option if staying in the town of Puno.
For
a sneak preview and more images, please click here...
Day 17
Early morning departure by boat for the trip across Lake
Titicaca via the Uros Islands and the island of Taquille arriving at Suasi
around 1pm.
Day 18-19
2 Nights at Suasi Island,
Lake Titicaca, on a full board basis
A complete to escape to!It’s a complete hideaway retreat. A very special,
tranquil private island where guests can roam at their leisure or paddle around
at their ease.
A place to completely cut off from the world and modern
life – at Suasi you can truly disconnect.
It’s also a place of learning and understanding. You’ll get
to know the culture of island life in Titicaca, the flora and fauna, the
extremities and how to survive in this harsh environment at altitude. Take a
leisurely trail around the island, or a stroll on the beach or just sit and
contemplate in a very special place – well worth the long journey to get
there!
Relax in rustic comfort with wonderful cuisine with
herbs and vegetables from the island organic garden.
For more privacy and perfect for honeymooners there is also
a riverside Andean cottage with open fires and own butler service.
Room Facilities: Simply styled to match the ambiance of the island, all
have superb lake views, en-suite, table and chairs, bedside lights.
Shared Facilities: The island!
Restaurant, bar, gardens, sunloungers, games room, Internet, small Andean sauna
and massage room.
Activities nearby: walks
around the island, trekking, nature walks with guide, birdwatching, canoeing,
sailing, stargazing at night, learning about local culture and the Titicaca
environment.
To escape to verdict: A delightful
isolated island retreat to completely switch off. It does take a long time to
get there and once you’re there that’s it – just the island but it’s WORTH it
in every possible way.
For a sneak
preview and more images, please click here...
Lake Titicaca
The highest navigable lake in the
world. Lake Titicaca is almost like being on another planet! The lake sits on a
high plateau with the Andes almost below it! It’s an incredible geological
sight and another wonder of Peru. The town of Puno which serves the lake is not
so attractive. A slow boat out to the islands of Amantani or Taquile makes for
a fascinating day to visit the Quechua island communities and the Uros reed
island people is a unique yet quite touristy experience. Lake Titicaca is a
good place to stop en-route to Bolivia.
Day 18-19
Relax on the island for the final days of your Peruvian
experience.
Day 20
Transfer
by road to Juliaca (around 3 hours) for the flight to Lima. Transfer to hotel.
Day 20 - Day 21
I Night at Second
Home, Lima, on a bed & breakfast basis
Day 21
Transfer back
to the airport for your overnight flight back to Heathrow.
PRICING:
Approximate cost (based on two people
sharing during mid season) from: £ 4,095 per person
Cost includes:
·
International flights from London Heathrow
·
2 nights at Second Home Lima
bed and breakfast
·
4 nights at the Casa
Andina San Blas Cusco on a bed and breakfast
·
3 nights at Posada Amazonas on a half board
basis (breakfast and dinner)
·
3 nights Camping on Inca Trail
·
2 nights at Machu Picchu Pueblo
·
2 nights at Sol Y
Luna
·
3 night at the Casa Andina Private Collection, Suasi Island
·
1
nights at Casa Andina Private Collection, Puno
·
All internal flights and transfers
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of confirmation.
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About our Prices:
We believe in a ‘what you see is what you get’ policy
with our pricing and not
springing any hidden surprises with extra costs.
Everything is included in your
price as laid out above. Other expenses you should
consider may include:
·
Spending Money - We have first hand
knowledge of eating, drinking &
shopping
in your chosen destination and are happy to advise on this.
·
Car Rental Costs - If you are renting a
car please also consider fuel,
toll
roads and additional driver charges.
·
Travel Insurance - We advise you to take
out fully comprehensive
travel
insurance (not included).
·
Visas - There may be additional visa costs
for some countries, please
enquire
at time of booking.
·
Tips - we recommend 10 - 15% in
restaurants, depending on your
satisfaction
with the service
·
Airline Surcharges - Increasingly airlines
are adding surcharges to
their
fares due to additional fuel charges. In most cases we absorb
these
costs however in extreme circumstances (surcharges of £30 or
more)
these charges will be passed on to you.
NB How to get the best from
your quote:
We have put this itinerary together based on what you have
told us you are looking for from your holiday. It is our interpretation and is
in no way set in stone. You can depart on any day of the week, stay for shorter
or longer periods, add new properties, flights, car hire or transfers. Most
importantly, if the accommodation we have chosen doesn't look right, there are
loads of other options. So if you want to change anything we would be happy to
do so, just let us know - we want to ensure we put together the ideal holiday
for you.
