South America

The Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu and Cusco

10
day excursion

Lima is becoming one of the must-visit cities in the world. A fusion of the old and the new, with multiple UNESCO World Heritage sites, it is fascinating for those interested in culture, architecture and history.  It's a foodie's must with some of the world's best chefs and an array of different flavors. And for those who are active, this city  settled on the Pacific Ocean has multiple options for those who love to explore biking, surfing and paragliding.

In the heart of Peru, several streams and rivulets course out of the gorges of the Andes, to join the River Urubamba or the Rio Sagrado (Sacred River). A journey to the Sacred Valley opens up your mind, body and soul to the beauty, wisdom, and mystical spirit of the Andean region. 

See Machu Picchu by sunrise as it unveils its ancient mystique. The site awakens to life, its terraces and stone structures illuminated against the breathtaking backdrop of the Andes, creating a surreal and enchanting atmosphere. Witnessing the sunrise at Machu Picchu is a moment of awe, where nature and history converge in a captivating dance of light and shadow.

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Starting Price
$9,000 per person
*All packages are designed for double occupancy. Pricing is subject to change based on availability, dates, inclusions, and any customization
suggested trip length
9 days, 8 nights
Best time to travel
Mid April to June and Mid September to December
Other dates available on request
best for
Couples, Friends, Multigenerational families
Impact

Native Peruvians, whose ancestors created and lived in these regions, will be your guides throughout this trip, supporting the local economy and providing the most authentic experience possible

Your journey

Destinations:

  1. Lima, Peru
  2. Sacred Valley, Peru
  3. Machu Picchu, Peru
  4. Cusco, Peru

Itinerary at a glance

Day 1
Lima, Peru

Arrive at Lima Airport and transfer to your hotel; Belmond Miraflores Park, a reinvented classic in Lima, is right on Limas “Malecon”, a sidewalk on a cliff overlooking the Pacific. Enjoy a half-day tour of the city or a culinary experience.

Accommodations
Belmond Miraflores Park
Meals included
Lunch
Day 2
Lima, Peru

Meet your guide for a tour of Lima markets; see and taste Peruvian ingredients, with a culinary expert. In the afternoon, embark on a historical tour of Lima which begins with the Plaza de Armas, where the Government Palace, City Hall, Cathedral and Archbishop's Palace are located.

Accommodations
Belmond Miraflores Park
Meals included
Breakfast
Day 3
Lima, Peru

Enjoy a guided tour of Larco Museum; see an extensive collection of pre-Columbian art including ceramics, textile work, spectacular gold and silver pieces with semi-precious stones, ancient tools, and a pottery exhibition.

Accommodations
Belmond Miraflores Park
Meals included
Breakfast and lunch
Day 4
Sacred Valley, Peru

After check out, head to your flight to Cusco. Meet your private guide for your journey towards the Sacred Valley. Surrounded by varied and dramatic landscapes, it has become a prime destination in Peru for both international as well as domestic visitors. Arrive to Sol y Luna a lodge with a soul.

Accommodations
Sol y Luna, Relais and Chateaux
Meals included
Breakfast
Day 5
Sacred Valley, Peru

Enjoy a private guided journey to Ollantaytambo and the Pumamarca ruins. Explore the small plaza, terraces and an ushnu with fabulous views of this corner of the Sacred Valley.

Accommodations
Sol y Luna, Relais and Chateaux
Meals included
Breakfast and lunch
Day 6
Sacred Valley, Peru

Today enjoy a kayaking adventure surrounded by the Andes with nature surrounding you. Take in the beautiful views of the Urubamba and Vilcabamba mountain ranges.

Accommodations
Sol y Luna, Relais and Chateaux
Meals included
Breakfast and lunch
Day 7
Machu Picchu, Peru

Board the Vistadome train to Aguas Calientes and arrive around noon to check in at your hotel, Inkaterra Machu Picchu. Enjoy a special tasting lunch; ¨The Flavours of the Andes¨ and enjoy the hotel for the evening.

Accommodations
Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel
Meals included
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 8
Machu Picchu and Cusco, Peru

Take the morning shuttle to Machu Picchu, exploring its temples with an option to climb Huayna Picchu or Machupicchu Mountain. Enjoy the Hiram Bingham train journey to Cusco, filled with music and Pisco Sours. Arrive to Cusco City and transfer to your hotel.

Accommodations
Palacio Nazarenas, A Belmond Hotel
Meals included
Breakfast, Tea
Day 9
Cusco, Peru

Explore vibrant Cusco, starting at the San Pedro market for an authentic taste of local life. Visit Santo Domingo Convent, Plaza de Armas, and the iconic Cathedral. Conclude in the artistic San Blas quarter, home to renowned artisans. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant and unwind at the hotel.

Accommodations
Palacio Nazarenas, A Belmond Hotel
Meals included
Breakfast and lunch
Optional add-ons
Pisco Sour Tasting, Sunset visit to the Planetarium of Cusco
Day 10
Cusco, Peru

After breakfast and check out, you'll take a private transfer for your flight back to Lima.

Meals included
Breakfast
Optional add-ons
Visit to Larco Herrera Museum, lunch at the museum restaurant
Sacred Valley Education Donations

Sacred Valley Education Donations profits, as well as the generosity of benefactors, wholly finances the Sol y Luna Association which pursues inclusion and equality through education for the children of the Sacred Valley song with sustainable work opportunities for local families.

Local Guides & Experiences

Our selected guides appreciate and promote diversity, respecting different traditions, beliefs and practices. Showcasing genuine expressions of culture, encouraging interactions with ethnic groups, communities, personalities, and interesting people.

EarthCheck Certification

Belmond hotels works alongside EarthCheck, the world’ leading advisory group for sustainable tourism, to ensure they meet all local and national standards in categories like energy efficiency, waste reduction, and water management.

Trip summary

Trip summary

Trip Inclusions
ACCOMMODATIONS
  • 3 Night accommodation at Belmond Miraflores Park
  • 3 Nights accommodation at Sol & Luna, Relais & Châteaux 
  • 1 Night accommodation at Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel 
  • 2 Nights accommodation at Belmond Palacio Nazarenas
FLIGHTS & AIRPORT TRANSFERS
  • Airport transfers and guide to and from Lima Airport
  • Airport transfers to your hotel in the Sacred Valley
  • Transfer to Ollantaytambo, Vistadome Train to Aguas Calientes
  • Hiram Bingham Train to Cusco and Private transfer to your hotel in Cusco
  • Transfer to Cusco Airport
  • Assistance at Lima Airport for connecting flight for the international departure
MEALS
  • Meals specified in the itinerary 
FEES
  • All Park Entry Fees are included
  • Entrance to Machu Picchu with Huayna or Machu Picchu Mountain Hike
  • Cusco Tourist Tax
  • Carbon Offsetting fee
Trip EXClusions
  • Each itinerary can be tailored to you.
  • Starting price is an average for this itinerary and is subject to change based on availability, dates, inclusions, and any customization.
  • Country Currency: Peruvian Sol
  • Electricity: Type A and C
  • Passports are required and must be valid for six months after your departure. 
  • Please consult your physician for any required or suggested vaccinations for this region.
  • Should any visas be required for travel to this region, it is the travelers responsibility to obtain and have available when necessary the appropriate valid travel documents. 
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Sustainability Efforts

Local Guides: Our selected guides appreciate and promote diversity, respecting different traditions, beliefs and practices. Showcasing genuine expressions of culture, only sharing these, and not reproducing or faking similar experiences for travelers. Encouraging interactions with ethnic groups, communities, personalities, and interesting people.  Supporting local wisdom and practices by purchasing and partnering with locals who are authentic even if more expensive. And other endeavors to protect and promote local culture and nature.

Delfin Cruise: Right from the start, Delfin Amazon Cruises has had a continuous commitment to practicing and promoting responsible tourism. They realized they could produce a significant positive impact on the riverine communities to which they have access. For this reason, they created a small program with the local women, to develop handicrafts that would allow them to benefit from our visits. About 5 women were committed to this effort at the beginning, but now there are at least 45 working women in each community. The proceeds of the handicrafts sold onboard help fund an annual program that provides school supplies for children and first aid kits to all the communities along the way. They also work permanently with local guides, who are in charge of cleaning the hiking paths and give support to on board guides, helping them to identify and find plants, insects and other fauna during excursions in the rainforest. Last but not least, the Amazonian fruits and fish served on board are often provided by riverine communities.

Sol y Luna hotel profits, as well as the generosity of benefactors, wholly finances the Sol y Luna Association which pursues inclusion and equality through education for the children of the Sacred Valley song with sustainable work opportunities for local families.

Belmond believes they have a distinct role in perpetuating the Legendary Art of Travel. Their passion to craft incomparable genuine travel experiences comes with a responsibility for safeguarding the beauty that surrounds their properties, as well as the precious local culture that make our guests' stays so unique. Their “Think Global, Act Local” approach values each property’s first-hand knowledge and recognises the specificities of every context. It allows each local team to develop initiatives and partnerships that have the most relevance to the spaces and the communities that live adjacent to them, maximizing in this way their impact and engagement across three pillars: For setting ambitious sustainability goals as a company, in 2021 they elevated their efforts through a Partnership with EarthCheck, the world’s leading scientific benchmarking, certification and advisory group for travel and tourism.

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