Signature Collection Luxury Salkantay Trek Machu Picchu Vacation 12 Days / 11 Nights $7,495pp
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Table of Contents Itinerary in Brief .............................................................................................................................................................. 3 Overview ......................................................................................................................................................................... 5 No Catches ...................................................................................................................................................................... 5 Personalize Your Vacation – Free of Charge! ................................................................................................................... 6 Your Itinerary Day - By - Day ........................................................................................................................................... 8 Financial Details ............................................................................................................................................................ 52 Book Online Address: ................................................................................................................................................. 52 What is Included ........................................................................................................................................................ 53 What is not Included .................................................................................................................................................. 53 About Us – The Luxury Peru Travel Company ................................................................................................................ 54
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Itinerary in Brief Activity
Hotel
Room Type
Meals*
Day 1
Arrive Lima & Private Transfer to Hotel
5* Miraflores Park Lima
Junior Suites with Ocean Views
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Day 2
Lima Gastronomic Tour
5* Miraflores Park Lima
Junior Suites with Ocean Views
B,L
Day 3
Fly Cusco & Private Cusco City Tour
5* Palacio Nazarenas Cusco
Junior Suites
B
Day 4
Private Tour Sacred Valley of the Inca
5* Palacio Nazarenas Cusco
Junior Suites
B,L
Day 5
Luxury Inca Trail Begins
Inca trail Lodge
Guest Rooms
B,L,D
Day 6
Inca Trail Trek
Inca trail Lodge
Guest Rooms
B,L,D
Day 7
Inca Trail Trek
Inca trail Lodge
Guest Rooms
B,L,D
*Included Meals Key: B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner, Br = Brunch
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Itinerary in Brief Cont. Activity
Hotel
Room Type
Meals*
Day 8
Inca Trail Trek
Inca trail Lodge
Guest Rooms
B,L,D
Day 9
Inca Trail Trek
Inca trail Lodge
Guest Rooms
B,L,D
Day 10
Final Trek Arrive to Machu Picchu
5* Sumaq Hotel
Superior Deluxe Rooms. Gourmet Dinner is included in the Hotel.
B,L,D
Day 11
Re-visit Machu Picchu & Vistadome Train to Cusco
5* JW Marriott Cusco
Inca Wall Rooms
B,L,D
Day 12
Private transfer to Airport Fly Lima & Home
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*Included Meals Key: B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner, Br = Brunch
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Overview The Signature Collection Salkantay Lodge-to-Lodge Inca Trail to Machu Picchu Vacation visits all of the Inca & Colonial Highlights of Lima, Cusco, the Sacred Valley of the Inca & Machu Picchu. You will enjoy all Private Guided Tours and stay in the finest Hotel in Peru. Hike the Salkantay trail while staying in comfortable lodges along the way (No camping). You will take the First Class Vistadome Train from Machu Picchu whilst enjoying stunning views of the high Andes Mountains.
No Catches These are Private Vacations with Guaranteed Departures Every Day Everything you would expect is Included • • • • • • • • • •
All Private Tours with Qualified English-Speaking Guides (Small Group Salkantay Trek) All Private Transfers (Small Group Tours Salkantay Trek) All Luxury 5* Hotels All Entrance Tickets All Breakfasts / Other Meals as Specified: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (B,L,D) All Internal Flights No Hidden Fees for Paying with Visa, MasterCard or American Express Book & Pay Securely Online or by Telephone Low $1,000pp Deposits. Balance Due 90 Days before Travel Large Discounts for Groups of 4+ (Invite your Friends & Family!)
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Personalize Your Vacation – Free of Charge! Bespoke Personalized Vacations - In the 21st Century Luxury Vacations are all about having your Vacation personalized, so you can have what you want, when you want it, and at no additional charge! We Agree 100%. For this reason we offer a free of charge service where we will personalize an Itinerary just for you within 24 Hours of your request. Good Communication is Important - All our Travel consultants are based in Peru, are Expats, and speak English as their First Language. Call us now we would love to help. Contact us now, and you can get started on Personalizing Your Perfect Luxury Machu Picchu Vacation Today.
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Your Itinerary Day - By - Day
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Day 1 – Arrive Lima & Private Transfer to Hotel Service
Notes / Instructions
Arrive Lima
Most flights arrive in Lima in the evening.
We meet you at the airport
We will meet you outside of Lima airport arrivals hall. There will be a man with a sign with your names on.
Private Transfer in Lima
Private Vehicle with English Speaking assistance to your Hotel in Lima. Approximately one hour.
Luxury 5* Miraflores Park Hotel Lima
Junior Suites with Ocean Views
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Belmond 5* Miraflores Park Hotel Lima
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5* Miraflores Park Hotel Lima Ideally located for business travelers and leisure visitors alike, the Miraflores Park Hotel is within walking distance from Lima's financial district and the Larcomar Entertainment Center, boasting some of the city's best shopping. The sleek, modern guestrooms feature all the comforts of home, but it is the rooftop that reveals the hotel's true glamour, with a pool, spa and views of the Pacific Ocean. The poolside restaurant, the Observatory, serves an innovative menu prepared by Chef Federico Ziegler, while the lively lobby bar, Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, inspired by the Robert Louis Stevenson novel, feels traditionally British with a dark wood staircase, large paintings and leather-back sofas. Mesa18 is the newest restaurant.
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Mesa 18
Framed by a beautiful garden, and with impeccable style and design, Mesa 18 is the place to see and enjoy Creative Japanese cuisine, high-quality Peruvian products, creative techniques and artful presentation. The Observatory Restaurant Located on the 11th floor, affording it spectacular views of both Lima and the Pacific Ocean. The delicious breakfast buffet offers a range of fresh breads and pastries, charcuterie, fresh fruit and eggs cooked to order. Monday – Saturday: 6:30 – 10:00am Sundays: 6:30 – 10:30am
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Dr Jeckyll and Mr Hyde Stop by this intimate, English-styled bar to find out the secrets of Dr. Jekyll hidden in the Ardiente Pasión drink, blended with unique combinations. Featuring a wide selection of cocktails, liquors and light meals made with Peruvian ingredients, the bar also serves local favorites like the traditional Pisco Sour and the Chilcano.
Spa Features: • • • • •
Treatments: Aromatherapy Body Treatments Facials Hot Stone Treatments
• Classes: • Tai Chi • Yoga
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Additional Features: Elliptical Machines Treadmills Upright & Recumbent Bikes
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Junior Suites with Ocean View Our Junior Suites are an indulgent sanctuary after a busy day in the Peruvian capital. Each suite is exquisitely decorated and features fine cotton linens. They offer a separate sitting space and a work area with a desk. • • • • •
City View Junior Suite City View Club Junior Suite Garden Junior Suite Ocean View Junior Suite Ocean View Club Junior Suite
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Day 2 – Private Lima Gastronomic Tour (B,L) Service
Notes / Instructions
The Lima Gourmet Company Private Lima Gastronomic Tour
Pick up in your Hotel Foyer at 09:45, drop off at around 15:00. Lunch is included.
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The Lima Gourmet Company Gastronomic Tour Tourism in Lima Peru, once omitted from travelers’ lists while visiting the country, has been steadily attracting the attention of globetrotters and adventure-seekers. While there are an abundance of tours in Lima that follow the typical tourist circuits led by traditional guided monologues, we believe that a hands-on experience, savoring the food, chatting with real limeños and visiting the top restaurants, districts and historical points the locals prefer is a much more dynamic and exciting way to see the city. We’ve designed this Lima Peru tour to be an ideal introduction to the city and Peruvian culture so that you can get a good feel of the city in just five hours. Now you have no excuse not to fall in love with the city before heading to Machu Picchu, the Amazon or even if you’re just here for work.
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This Lima Peru tour starts at a local roastery, where they hand-pick the coffee beans daily, for an organic Peruvian coffee. You will also tour the colonial streets of the bohemian district, Barranco, home to artists, musicians and the city’s top art galleries. From here you’ll visit a traditional market in the San Isidro district to try exotic fruits and local products and learn the ancient myths and legends associated with them. The third stop is one of the city’s top seafood restaurants (cebichería), Embarcadero 41 Fusión, on Avenida La Mar in the Miraflores district – a stop other tours in Lima won’t take you. You’ll discover the secrets to the perfect Cebiche and Pisco Sour as you prepare the dish and cocktail yourself with the head chef and bartender. The last stop is for lunch at la Huaca Pucllana, a restaurant within a pre-Incan archeological complex – undoubtedly a highlight of tourism in Lima Peru. This prestigious restaurant is so impressive that the King of Spain, Mick Jagger, Bill and Hillary Clinton, just to name a few, have made sure not to miss it during their trips to Lima. You’ll enjoy a variety of gourmet Peruvian dishes as well as four different desserts and another pisco-based cocktail.
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Day 3 – Fly Cusco & Private Cusco City Tour (B) Service
Notes / Instructions
Fly Cusco
We pick you up from your Hotel Foyer at 07:00 for an approx. 60 minute Private Transfer back to the airport for the flight to Cusco. Flights depart at 10:00 and arrive to Cusco at 11:20.
Private Transfer in Cusco
We will be waiting for you outside of Cusco Airport Arrival Hall with a sign with our and your names on it. An approx. 15 minute Private Transfer to your Hotel in Cusco.
Private Cusco City Tour
This Afternoon a Private Cusco City Tour visiting the Inca & Colonial Highlights. Returns around 6pm
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Luxury 5 * Palacio Nazarenas Set in a tranquil plaza behind Cusco's main square, this former palace and convent emerged from years of restoration to become one of the city's most exclusive hotels. Step past walls of Inca stones and into a cloistered courtyard with an ancient fountain at its heart. Then be surprised as contemporary Cusco comes to the fore: a fabulous spa, the city's first outdoor pool and stylish restaurants serving cutting-edge local cuisine. This intimate urban retreat has just 55 suites, each enriched with oxygen and with its own private bar where guests can create drinks accented with fresh ingredients grown at and around the hotel.
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Senzo Restaurant A destination Bistro, Senzo Restaurant offers exceptional cuisine in a vibrant yet refined atmosphere. By adding a modern twist to fresh regional ingredients Chef Virgilio Martinez presents diners with exquisite tastes and unique textures. The à la carte and individual table buffet breakfasts feature a nutritious, balanced and creative selection. The dining menu showcases contemporary Andean cuisine and can be tailored to suit the diners’ personal preferences. Specialty dishes feature indigenous herbs and are decorated with edible flowers, many grown throughout the hotel.
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Dining at the Monasterio While staying at Palacio Nazarenas, enjoy the renowned restaurants at Hotel Monasterio, our sister hotel. Sample the Mediterranean cuisine and distinctive charm of Illariy Restaurant. At El Tupay, Frenchinspired dishes and Bohemian Nights with local singers are not to be missed. The relaxed atmosphere of the Lobby Bar is ideal for pre- or post-dinner drinks. Hotel Monasterio is located right next to Palacio Nazarenas and you may add any dining expense to your suite’s account. Senzo Bar Cocktails and other refreshments can be enjoyed at the only open-air heated pool in Cuzco. The pool menu features nutritious options consisting of light, colorful dishes and a selection of South American wines. A traditional fruit and vegetable cart also sits by the pool bringing the color and fun of a Peruvian market to Palacio Nazarenas. Choose your perfect combination for a freshly-prepared juice or an exotic fruit salad.
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Junior Suites Junior Suites are located in both the ancient part of the hotel and the new section close to the pool. A choice of bedding includes one king or two twin poster beds. Suite amenities include complimentary full buffet breakfast or are room only - depending on the rate plan selected. Also included are complimentary wireless Internet access, butler service, widescreen LED satellite TV with premium channels, CD and DVD players, iPhone and iPad for guest use, iPod dock, personal safe large enough for a notebook PC and a well-stocked mini-bar. The sumptuous marble bathroom is equipped with a separate bath and shower, dual wash basins and luxurious bath amenities.
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Private Afternoon Cusco City Tour The Private Half Day Cusco City Tour Visits all of the Principal Inca & Colonial Attractions in Cusco
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Private Afternoon Cusco City Tour Tambomachay – This was an Inca sanctuary dedicated to the cult of water, a place reserved for Inca Royalty. Puca Pucara – This is an Inca archaeological site located again on the peak of a hill and is thought to be a military position and an administrative centre. Qenko – A sanctuary dedicated to the adoration of animals, and consists of ruins formed by a rocky site with stairs in a zigzag, and a main building similar to a circular amphitheatre where 19 window sills are located as a way of seats. Sacsayhuamán – Its construction took over seven decades and required the work of 20,000 men approximately, both for the foundations and hewn stone works, the transportation of materials, carving and stones setting. Cusco Cathedral – One of the finest Colonial Cathedrals in the Americas. Qoricancha – Originally named Inti Qancha (' Temple of the Sun') was the most important temple in the Inca Empire, dedicated primarily to Inti, the Sun God.
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Day 4 – Private Sacred Valley Tour (B,L) Service
Notes / Instructions
Private Full Day Tour of the Sacred Valley of the Inca
Pick Up in your Hotel Foyer at 08:30. Returns at approx. 18:30.
Lunch at Posada Tunupa
Buffet Lunch is included at Posada Tunupa.
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Full Day Private Sacred Valley of the Inca Tour Pisac Market | Pisac Ruins | Lunch Posada Tunupa | Ollantaytambo
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Pisac Market A famed hill town, Pisac is a great place to purchase top quality Andean knitwear at lower prices than visitors will find in major cities during their travels in Peru. Woven blankets, tapestries, and alpaca garments such as sweaters and mittens, colorful fabric and accessories are found in abundance at the Pisac market in addition to pottery, jewelry, and other handicrafts. Though Pisac’s biggest crafts market takes place on Sunday, you will find fewer tourists and smaller crowds in general if you visit the weekday craft markets. The village’s largest produce market is also held on Sunday, bringing a multitude of vendors from the countryside to supply the local population with produce, fresh from the fields.
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Pisac Inca Ruins It’s not hard to succumb to the charms of sunny Pisac, a bustling colonial village at the base of a spectacular Inca fortress perched on a mountain spur. Its pull is universal and recent years have seen an influx of expats and new age followers in search of an Andean Shangri-La. Located just 33km northeast of Cuzco by a paved road, it’s the most convenient starting point to the Sacred Valley. The ruins are separated along the ridge into four groups: Pisac, Intihuatana, Q'allaqasa, and Kinchiracay. The Intihuatana group includes the Temple of the Sun, baths, altars, water fountains, a ceremonial platform, and an Intihuatana, a volcanic outcrop carved into a "hitching post for the Sun" (or Inti). With military, religious, and agricultural structures, the site served at least a triple purpose. Researchers believe that Pisac defended the southern entrance to the Sacred Valley, while Choquequirao defended the western entrance, and the fortress at Ollantaytambo the northern. Inca Pisac controlled a route which connected the Inca Empire with the border of the rain forest.
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Ollantaytambo After lunch, we proceed onto Ollantaytambo an attractive little town located at the western end of the Sacred Valley. The town has been built on top of original Inca foundations and is the best surviving example of Inca town planning. The town is located at the foot of some spectacular Inca ruins which protected the strategic entrance to the lower Urubamba Valley. The temple area is at the top of steep terracing which helped to provide excellent defenses. Stone used for these buildings was brought from a quarry high up on the opposite side of the Urubamba River - an incredible feat involving the efforts of thousands of workers. The complex was still under construction at the time of the conquest and was never completed.
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Day 5 - Cusco to Salkantay Lodge (B,L,D) Note: On the evening before this day there will be a briefing with your guide in Cusco. After an early breakfast, we are picked up starting at 7:00 am at our hotel in Cusco by a guide and vehicle for the drive to the Salkantay Lodge in Soraypampa. En route we take a short break to visit the Inca ruins of Tarawasi near the town of Limatambo (approx. 1.5 hrs. from Cusco). After leaving Limatambo, we pass through the mountain village of Mollepata where we stop for a short coffee break before ascending a winding mountain road to a place called Marcoccasa (30 minutes from Mollepata by vehicle). Here, we begin our trek to Soraypampa, on an old route called the “Camino Real” (Royal Path). This is a good opportunity for everyone to acclimate, while enjoying a beautiful six hour trek. Salkantay Lodge takes its name from the majestic peak at the head of the valley—Mt. Salkantay, the second most sacred peak in Inca mythology and, at 6,270 m (20,600 ft), the highest in the region. After a warm welcome by our friendly staff, we are shown to our rooms and have time to wash-up, before tea and cookies. The trip leader will hold a briefing by the fireplace, followed by aperitifs and dinner. Trekking Time: Approximately 6 hours (including picnic lunch en route) Hiking Level: Moderate
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Day 6 - A Hike to Humantay Lake (B,L,D) Today we take an acclimatization hike on the slopes above the lodge to Lake Humantay, fed by the hanging glaciers of Mt. Humantay. The hike is optional, but the views are amazing, and those brave enough can even go for a dip. We return to the lodge for lunch, after which you may choose to trade the glacial swim for a relaxing soak in our outdoor jacuzzi. Afternoon at leisure. We spend the night at the Salkantay Lodge with gourmet food and warm, comfortable beds. In the evening, the guide briefs us on gear and the itinerary for the following day. All meals are served at the Lodge. Trekking Time: Approximately 4 hours Hiking Level: Moderate to Challenging Option: Horseback Riding
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Day 7 – Crossing the Salkantay Pass (B,L,D) This is the big day! After an early start, we hike up the Rio Blanco valley, circling Humantay Peak across from Salkantay Peak. The highest point on the trek is the Salkantay Pass at 4,638 m (15,213 ft). At the pass we stop to take in views of snowcapped peaks of the Vilcabamba Range in every direction, the glaciated south face of Salkantay towering above us. We will keep our eyes out for Andean condors, often visible in this area. From the pass we descend towards Wayra Lodge (Wayra means wind; so the place where the wind lives) our destination for the evening. A hot lunch is served en route; dinner and overnight at the Lodge. Trekking Time: 6 / 8 hours (including lunch) Hiking Level: Challenging, crossing a 4,640m (15,200 ft) mountain pass.
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Day 8 – Descending into the Cloud Forest (B,L,D) On this day we enjoy a leisurely breakfast at Wayra Lodge. Then we continue our descent along the left bank of the Salkantay River, through increasingly verdant scenery. We can feel the warm air rising from the jungle, accompanied by colorful butterflies and striking orchids. Upon arrival at Colpa Lodge we are greeted with a Pachamanca meal, a traditional festive Peruvian meal cooked by layering meat and vegetables with hot stones, and then covering the whole thing up to bake. Colpa Lodge is located on an open plateau at the confluence of three rivers. The outdoor jacuzzi has panoramic views of lush green mountains. We spend the afternoon relaxing or exploring the nearby orchid trail. Dinner and overnight at the lodge. Trekking Time: 3 / 4 hours Hiking Level: Easy to Moderate
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Day 9 – Following the Santa Teresa River Valley (B,L,D) Today we hike along the Santa Teresa river valley, through more populated rural areas. We pass through banana, granadilla, and avocado orchards and coffee plantations (said to be one of the best organic coffees in the world). A hot picnic lunch is served by the river. After lunch, we hike another hour before a private vehicle meets us for a short drive to the beginning of the Llactapata Inca Trail (30-minute or so). From the head of the newly restored Inca trail we easily make our way to Lucma Lodge, set in an avocado orchard. Dinner and overnight at the lodge. Trekking Time: 5 / 6 hours (including lunch) Hiking Level: Moderate to Challenging (because of distance, not terrain)
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Day 10 – First Views of Machu Picchu (B,L,D) After a hearty breakfast, we tackle the last day of our trek. We head uphill for 2-3 hours towards Llactapata Pass (2,736 m/8,974ft), where we come upon a distant but spectacular view of Machu Picchu Sanctuary from the southeast, a view few travelers ever get a chance to admire. We take a short break to explore the Llactapata Ruins, which have recently been restored. Lunch is served in a scenic viewpoint, looking out to Machu Picchu. We then begin our final descent to the Aobamba River through lush bamboo forests, orchards and coffee plantations. Aguas Calientes, the town of Machu Picchu, is a short, scenic train ride away. Upon arrival, we check into our lovely hotel The 5* Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel, for celebration dinner with our guide and one last briefing! Trekking Time: 4 / 6 hours Hiking Level: Moderate to Challenging
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Luxury 5* Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel Breakfast | A la Carte Dinner | Orchid, Hummingbird, and Nature Tours Included
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How does one best prepare for a visit to the enigmatic Lost City of the Incas? Nothing less than a natural paradise will do — a paradise where one connects completely with the sacred energy of the mountain. In Inkaterra’s vacation paradise and luxury boutique Hotel, a pueblo of luxurious whitewashed bungalow nestles into terraced hills. Spa services use sublime natural essences, and a first-class restaurant boasts stunning views of the rushing Vilcanota River. The train station is only steps away but Inkaterra Machu Picchu Hotel exists in a world apart. An intimate 85-cottage luxury Hotel in sprawling Andean style village within the secluded 12 acres of exquisite beauty, where guests follow stone pathways to their rooms, located in comfortable one or two-story whitewashed casitas. Pueblo Hotel includes several services in their prices being: ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Your choice of 6 tours Detailed below A la carte Dinner Tea Time Happy Hour Breakfast
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Optional Tours - All Included Birds (2 Hours) Walk early in the morning to take advantage of the optimum time for cloud-forest bird watching. Begin at a river observatory, with the possibility of sighting the sought-after torrent duck and the white-capped dipper. Then proceed to a productive tanager feeding area, where silver-beaked, blue-necked, fawn-breasted and saffron-crowned tanagers can be found. Along the hotel's pathways, be on the lookout for the cock-of-the-rock, the golden-headed quetzal and many of the 18 different hummingbirds identified on the grounds, including the booted racket-tail and the greenand-white hummingbirds, which are native to the area. Orchids (2 Hours) Walk through the orchid garden to observe some of the hotel's 372 different native orchids in bloom. Discover this extraordinary plant family, which has captured the human imagination for centuries. From the largest orchid flower in the world – the Phragmipedium caudatum, to tiny flowering specimens properly appreciated only through a magnifying glass, there are orchids to amaze both the newly inquisitive and the expert, including species new to science which have been discovered on the hotel grounds.
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Nature Walk (2 Hours) Walk along the hotel's trails, and discover the fascinating yet fragile ecosystem of the Machu Picchu cloud forest, and learn about its many indigenous plants and animals. The Nature Walk offers guests a glimpse of cloud forest flora: ferns, bromeliads and orchids and fauna -an interesting variety of birds; as well as an introduction to the Vilcanota river system, the Observatory, the tea garden and house. Tea Plantation (2 Hours) Visit our organic tea (Camellia Sinensis) plantation and tea house to discover the wonders of the traditional tea making process. Take part as the freshly picked leaves are pressed over wooden blocks and finally seal your own tea bag. A glass of fresh iced-tea is included. Twilight Walk (2 Hours) This early evening walk is designed to connect on a spiritual level with the environment and the historical energy of the Machu Picchu area. With special attention placed on nature's core elements, the walk pauses at the Rocotal Observatory to appreciate an enchanting waterfall and sacred pre-Inca pictographs.
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Day 11– Machu Picchu & Vistadome Train to Cusco (B,L) Service
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Private Machu Picchu Tours
There are 4 additional Machu Picchu Tours you may choose from. There are no additional charges, you are only limited by your time and energy.
Lunch
Buffet Lunch is included at the 5* Sanctuary Lodge Hotel. (12:00 – 15:00)
Vistadome Train Service to Cusco
Catch the late afternoon Vistadome train returning to Cusco Train Station between 7pm & 8pm
Private Transfer in Cusco
Approx. 30 minutes to your Hotel.
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Guided Tour of Machu Picchu (2 – 3 Hours) The ‘Holy Grail’ for lovers of Inca monuments, the enigmatic lost city of Machu Picchu is the most famous archaeological site in all of South America and possibly the world. The spectacular collection of temples, terraced hills and plazas was the mountain-top citadel of the Inca under Pachacutec and Tupac Yupanqui, until the coming of the Europeans with Pizarro. It may have the most familiar name, but Machu Picchu has refused to reveal many of its mysteries, including the secrets of its construction, function, and demise. The overgrown ruins were discovered by US historian Hiram Bingham in 1911, and the quality of the stonework hints that it was an extremely important ceremonial site. The remains are thought to date from around 1450, built at the height of the Inca Empire, and as they escaped being plundered by the Spanish they include semi-intact icons and shrines that were defaced or removed at other sites. Entering the site, a set of steps leads to the ruined Temple of the Sun and a series of altars and niches. Highlights include the remains of ceremonial baths, the Sacred Plaza with its tremendous view across the Urubamba River valley, a rare shrine to the sun, and a labyrinth of passageways and cells.
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The Vistadome Service This DELUXE train ride into the spectacular land of the Inca is highlighted by amazing views of valleys, Inca farming terraces, snowcapped mountains, and sub-tropical jungle. After arriving in Aguas Calientes, a shuttle bus will transport you to this magic, sacred, and mysterious town known as MachuPicchu. The Vistadome service has large panoramic windows and additional windows in the roof allowing you to enjoy the mountain scenery.
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A snack and hot drink are included with the Vistadome service. There is also a table in front of you and posh leather seats which are very comfortable with plenty of leg room. The Vistadome also has air conditioning and heating, leather seats that adjust the body to provide comfort and relaxation during the entire trip, and a traditional show as well as a fashion show to keep you entertained – as if the amazing scenery isn’t enough. This service allows the visitor to be immersed and feel the Andean culture through its landscapes, music, dance and food carefully prepared with local ingredients. On-board experience with the best comfort and quality service
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Day 12 – Fly Lima & Home (B) Service
Notes / Instructions
Private Transfer to Cusco Airport
We pick you up at the appropriate time for an Approx. 15 minute private transfer to the airport.
Fly Lima
We will choose your flight time to meet as closely as possible with your international flight Home.
Fly Home
Have a nice flight.
At this time our services end with your arrival to Lima Airport.
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Financial Details Luxury Plus Salkantay Lodge to Lodge Inca Trail to Machu Picchu 12 Days / 11 Nights Twin / Matrimonial Rooms
$7,495pp Book Online Now Big Discounts Available Please Ask
Groups of 4+ Traveling Together
Deposit would be $1,000.00pp Balance due 60 Days before travel. We Accept Visa, MasterCard & American Express
Book Online Address: https://luxuryperutravel.rezdy.com/381468/signature-collection-salkantay-lodge-to-lodge-inca-trail-to-machupicchu-vacation-12-days
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What is Included All Private Tours with Qualified English-speaking guides (except Salkantay Trek small group) All Private Transfers (except Salkantay Trek small group) All Entrance Fees 6 Nights in Recommended Luxury 5* Hotels 5 Nights in Lodges on the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu 11 Breakfasts, 9 x Lunches, 7 x Dinners (B,L,D) First Class Vistadome Train – Machu Picchu / Cusco Flights: Lima / Cusco & Cusco / Lima
What is not Included International airfare to Peru and Taxes Other Meals unless specifically stated in the Itinerary Personal expenses such as telephone bills, laundry expenses, beverages, etc.
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About Us – The Luxury Peru Travel Company For over 20 Years, The Luxury Peru Travel Company is a First Class & Luxury Peru Vacation Operator based in Cusco, Peru. Luxury Peru Travel has won 14 Major Travel Awards including “Best Tour Operator” by DIRCETUR the Peruvian National Tourist Authority for Cusco & Machu Picchu. Our mission is to provide unique, personalized Peru Vacation experiences for our clients, listening carefully to your needs, wants & desires and customizing a Machu Picchu Vacation itinerary that meets these perfectly, and at the right price. Detailed Expert Local Knowledge Booking a major trip is exciting, but it can also be a bit overwhelming. We understand. That's why we have live Peru Travel Experts here to take care of your every need, making your trip stress-free & amazing. Contact Us Call Toll Free: 1800 298 3158 e-Mail: enquiries@luxuryperu.travel
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