• We'll begin our experience with a meet-and-greet at Jorge Chávez International Airport, where our team will be waiting to welcome you and accompany you on your private transfer to your hotel in Lima.

📍 Private transfer to the hotel: We’ll travel in comfort by private transportation to Miraflores or Barranco, two of Lima’s most charming districts, known for their atmosphere, prime location, and tourist attractions.
📍 Lima – City of the Kings: We’ll begin exploring Peru’s capital, a city where millennia of history and modernity coexist on the shores of the Pacific Ocean.
📍 Miraflores and Barranco: These iconic districts stand out for their beautiful ocean views, cultural venues, architecture, and restaurants, offering a unique atmosphere that blends tradition and modernity.
📍 Historic Center of Lima: Known as the City of Kings, Lima preserves an important historical and architectural legacy. Its historic center is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
📍 Peruvian Cuisine 🍽️: Lima is also one of Latin America’s leading culinary destinations, making it the ideal starting point to begin enjoying Peru’s flavors and culinary traditions.

• Arrival at the hotel: Finally, we’ll arrive at your hotel in Miraflores or Barranco, where you can settle in and rest up before continuing this incredible adventure through Peru.

• We'll begin this incredible adventure with a pickup from your hotel in Lima between 4:00 and 5:00 a.m. in a private tour bus, and then travel to Paracas and Ica.

📍 Ballestas Islands – Paracas: We’ll take a boat tour of the famous Ballestas Islands, where you’ll be able to see marine life, rock formations, and beautiful views of the Pacific Ocean.
📍 Traditional Vineyard – Ica: We’ll continue in our private transportation to a traditional vineyard, where we’ll enjoy a delicious lunch and a wine and pisco tasting.
📍 Huacachina Dunes – Buggy Ride: In the afternoon, we’ll enjoy an exciting buggy ride through the Huacachina dunes, surrounded by incredible scenery.
📍 Sandboarding: We’ll make a stop to go sandboarding and glide down the impressive desert dunes.
📍 Sunset in Huacachina 🌅: We’ll wrap up the day by watching the spectacular sunset from the top of the dunes.

• Evening in Ica: Around 6:00 p.m., our private transportation will take you to your hotel in Ica to rest.

• Breakfast: We'll enjoy breakfast at the hotel to start our day.

📍 Nasca – Airfield: We’ll head to the Nasca Airfield for a breathtaking 20-minute flight over the Nasca Lines.
📍 Nasca Lines: From the air, we’ll be able to see the mysterious figures etched into the desert, such as the Hummingbird, the Spider, the Monkey, the Condor, and other impressive designs.
📍 Nasca Lines: We’ll enjoy this extraordinary archaeological spectacle, which continues to defy scientific explanations and captivate visitors from all over the world.

• Lunch: After the flight, we'll have free time in Nasca to have lunch on our own.

📍 Nasca Bus Terminal: We will then head to the Nasca bus terminal to board our tour bus bound for Arequipa.
📍 Arequipa: We will continue our journey to the White City, with an estimated arrival time of 12:00 a.m.

• Accommodations in Arequipa: Upon arrival, we will head to our hotel to rest and spend the night in Arequipa.

• Breakfast at the hotel.
• The morning is yours to enjoy at your own pace. You can stroll through the historic district, stop by a café with a view of Mount Misti, or simply relax before the afternoon tour.
• Pick-up time: 2:00 p.m. from your hotel. We will begin the Panoramic City Tour of Arequipa, exploring the most iconic sites of the “White City.”
• Today's itinerary:

📍 Carmen Alto Viewpoint: breathtaking views of the valley and the Misti, Chachani, and Pichu Pichu volcanoes
📍 Yanahuara Viewpoint: a classic viewpoint with ashlar arches and a spectacular view of the city
📍 Arequipa’s Plaza de Armas: one of the most elegant in the country, surrounded by colonial arcades and the majestic Cathedral Basilica
📍 Santa Catalina Monastery: a small city within the city, with colorful alleys and 17th-century architecture that reveals the life of the Dominican nuns

• End of the tour: approx. 6:00 p. m.
• Accommodations in Arequipa.

• Pick-up time: 7:30 a.m. from your hotel in Arequipa.
• After breakfast, we’ll begin our journey to Chivay, a picturesque town nestled in the heart of the Colca Valley. Along the way, we will pass through the Salinas y Aguada Blanca National Reserve, a stunning Andean ecosystem where vicuñas, alpacas, and llamas graze freely, framed by the imposing silhouettes of the Misti, Chachani, and Pichu Pichu volcanoes.
• As we climb, the landscape changes: the highland shrubs give way to vast plains covered in ichu grass.
• Today's itinerary:

📍 Salinas y Aguada Blanca National Reserve: natural habitat of vicuñas and unique Andean landscapes
📍 Patapampa Viewpoint (4,900 m a.s.l.): known as the “Viewpoint of the Andes,” offering views of snow-capped peaks and spectacular panoramic vistas
📍 Chivay: arrival in the town where we will enjoy a buffet lunch featuring local products

• In the afternoon, you’ll have the option to relax at the La Calera Hot Springs (optional activity), where the pools reach temperatures of up to 38°C, surrounded by mountains and open skies.
• Dinner is on your own—the perfect opportunity to sample the local cuisine or take a stroll through the quiet streets of the town at sunset.
• Accommodations in Chivay.

• Pick-up time: 6:00 a.m. from your hotel in Chivay.
• After breakfast, we will head to the Cruz del Cóndor Lookout, one of the most iconic spots in the Colca Valley.
• From this natural viewpoint, at an elevation of over 3,800 meters above sea level, you can witness the majestic flight of the Andean condor, a bird considered sacred by ancient pre-Inca cultures. With a wingspan that can exceed 3 meters, seeing it glide between the canyon walls—considered one of the deepest on the planet—is a breathtaking sight.
• Today's itinerary:

📍 Cruz del Cóndor Viewpoint: a stunning vantage point for watching condors in flight
📍 Colca Valley Viewpoints: photo stops to admire agricultural terraces and Andean landscapes
📍 Maca: traditional town with colonial churches and vibrant culture
📍 Coporaque: Andean community where ancestral customs and local crafts are preserved
📍 Chivay: return to enjoy a buffet lunch

• We will then board the tour bus to Puno (approximate travel time: 6 hours). During the trip, you’ll be able to enjoy the landscapes of the Altiplano: endless grasslands, vicuñas, and a horizon that blends into the sky.
• Estimated time of arrival in Puno: 7:00 p. m. Our staff will be waiting to take you to your hotel.
• Accommodations in Puno.

• After breakfast at the hotel, we headed to the shore of Lake Titicaca, where the cold waters reflected the first light of day.
• Aboard a motorboat, we’ll sail to the Floating Islands of the Uros, ingenious platforms made of totora reeds that seem to float among the clouds and the water. There, we’ll meet their inhabitants, the heirs to a millennia-old tradition.
• Later, we will continue on to Amantaní Island, a place of silence and peace where time seems to stand still. A local family will welcome us into their home, sharing their table, their history, and their way of life.
• The day ends with a home-cooked dinner in Amantaní under a starry sky.
• Accommodations in Amantaní.

• Breakfast at the family home.
• Boat trip to Taquile Island, known for its stunning viewpoint and traditional textiles, recognized by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
• We’ll enjoy a traditional lunch made with ingredients from Lake Titicaca, surrounded by serene scenery and panoramic views.
• In the afternoon, return to Puno (around 5:00 p.m.) and free time.
• In the evening, we’ll board the overnight tour bus to Cusco (10:00 p.m.) so we can rest during the trip.
• Bus trip from Puno to Cusco.

• Arrival in Cusco (approx. 5:00 a.m.), the city that bids travelers farewell as if it wanted to keep them there just one more day.
• Upon your arrival, our team will welcome you and escort you to the hotel to check in.
• You'll have the morning free to acclimate to the altitude of majestic Cusco, located at 3,399 meters above sea level— don't worry, breathing is a bit of a struggle at first, but it's worth every breath.
• In the afternoon (2:00–6:00 p.m.), the Cusco City Tour begins, offering a deep dive into the living history of the ancient Inca Empire:
• Today's itinerary:

📍 Temple of the Sun (Qoricancha): the holiest site in the Tawantinsuyo
📍 Sacsayhuamán: the imposing ceremonial fortress with cyclopean walls that seem to defy logic
📍 Q’enqo, Puka Pukara, and Tambomachay: ancient ritual centers dedicated to water, the moon, and the spiritual protection of Cusco

• Accommodations in Cusco.

• Breakfast at the hotel.
• Between 7:30 and 8:00 a.m., we will begin our journey through the Sacred Valley of the Incas, a route where time seems to stand still amid mountains, terraces, and villages that still retain their ancestral spirit.
• Today's itinerary:

📍 Pisac: You’ll explore its famous artisan market, bursting with colors and aromas, and admire its agricultural terraces, a testament to Inca engineering
📍 Urubamba: You’ll enjoy a buffet lunch featuring the most authentic flavors of Andean cuisine
📍 Ollantaytambo: You’ll visit its Inca fortress, a monumental complex that combines history, energy, and living architecture. From here, you’ll board the train to Aguas Calientes

• Arrival and check-in at the hotel.
• Accommodations in Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu Village).

• Breakfast at the hotel.
• Today you’ll experience the highlight of the trip: a visit to themajestic Inca citadel of Machu Picchu, one of theNew Seven Wonders of the World.
• Departure: Early in the morning, we’ll board theeco-friendly busas it winds its way up through mist-covered mountains, wild orchids, and the constant murmur ofthe Urubamba River.
• Along the way, the Andean landscape gradually comes into view until you reach the entrance toMachu Picchu (Tour subject to availability).
• At the summit, aprivate guided tour awaits you, featuring a2- to 3-hourwalk through thesacred temples,agricultural terraces, andnatural viewpoints from which the Incas greeted the rising sun.
• Throughout the tour, you’ll feel theenergy of the place as the guide shares the secrets of itsarchitecture, astronomy, and worldview.
• After the tour, you’ll have somefree time to explore at your own pace, take photos, or simply soak up the peaceful atmosphere.
• After completing the guided tour of the Machu Picchu citadel, you will enjoy agourmet lunch at the Tinkuy restaurant, located within theBelmond Sanctuary Lodge—aworld-class culinary experiencefeaturing traditional Peruvian dishes made withfresh, locally sourced ingredients.
• Afterward, you’ll take a bus down to thetown of Aguas Calientes, and in the afternoon, you’ll board theexclusive Hiram Bingham luxury train—an experience that redefines rail travel.
• Withlive music, welcome cocktails, a gourmet dinner, and personalized service, the train will take you through the mountains, valleys, and tunnels of the Andes, as the landscape is bathed in thelast colors of the day.
• Every detail of the journey evokes theelegance of the golden age of rail travel, accompanied byimpeccable service.
• Arrival at thePoroy or Ollantaytambo station, where aprivate vehiclewill take you back to yourhotel in Cusco.
• A day filled withluxury, history, and excitement that will be remembered forever.
• Accommodations in Cusco.

• Departure: between 4:00 and 4:30 a.m. for Mollepata, the starting point of one of the most breathtaking routes in the Andes.
• After a traditional breakfast, we’ll set out on a hike of about 1 hour and 30 minutes to Humantay Lake (4,200 m a.s.l.), a natural gem with turquoise waters nestled at the foot of the majestic snow-capped Salkantay, guardian of the mountain range.
• Once at the summit, you’ll have some free time to take in the scenery, soak up the mountain’s energy, and snap some photos that, for once, will truly do justice to what you see.
• Afterward, we’ll return to Mollepata for a hearty lunch before heading back to Cusco, arriving around 6:00 p.m.
• Accommodations in Cusco.

• Departure between 4:30 and 5:00 a.m. for Cusipata. Breakfast en route.
• Start of the hike to the Mountain of Seven Colors (Vinicunca, 5,036 m.a.s.l.), one of the most breathtaking landscapes in the Andes, where shades of red, turquoise, and gold paint the earth like a divine masterpiece.
• We’ll have some free time to take in the surroundings, take photos, and connect with the energy of the place.
• Return to Cusipata for a buffet lunch, then back to Cusco (approx. 5:00 p.m.).
• Accommodations in Cusco.

• Depending on your flight schedule, we’ll take you to the airport, our hearts filled with memories: the sunrises over the highlands, the echoes of the Inca temples, and the silence of the mountains.
• Every step of this journey leaves an indelible mark, because Peru isn't just a place to visit—it's a place to experience.
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INCLUDES

Transfers and Transportation

• Airport–hotel–airport transfers in Lima and Cusco.
• Tour transportation for all tours and excursions.
• Interprovincial tourist buses: Nazca–Arequipa and Arequipa–Puno (sleeper bus).
• Interprovincial tourist buses: Puno–Cusco (sleeper bus).
• Exclusive Vistadome Observatory Train Tickets (One-way)
• Tickets for the exclusive Hiram Bingham luxury train (return trip)
• Shuttle buses to and from Machu Picchu.
• Tourist boats on Lake Titicaca (Uros, Amantaní, and Taquile).

Tickets

• Admission to all attractions listed in the itinerary:
• Lima (City Tour and Catacombs)
• Arequipa: Tickets to the Monastery of Santa Catalina
• Colca Canyon
• Cusco (Qoricancha, Sacsayhuamán, Q’enqo, Puka Pukara, Tambomachay)
• Sacred Valley (Pisac, Ollantaytambo)
• Machu Picchu
• Humantay Lake
• Maras and Moray
• Mountain of Seven Colors
• The Uros, Amantaní, and Taquile Islands.

Food

• Daily breakfasts at hotels or along the route.
• Lunches included in: Ica (Huacachina), Colca Canyon, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, Mountain of Colors, Lake Humantay, Amantaní, and Taquile.
• Traditional home-cooked dinner on Amantaní Island.

Activities and Experiences

• City Tour of Lima and Cusco with a professional guide.
• Excursion to the Ballestas Islands and Huacachina Oasis (sand dunes and sandboarding included).
• Scenic flight over Nazca (approximately 20 minutes).
• Guided tour of the Inca Citadel of Machu Picchu.
• Guided hikes to Colca Canyon, Lake Humantay, and the Mountain of Seven Colors.
• Cultural experience in the communities of Maras, Moray, Chinchero, and Amantaní.

Additional Services

• A professional guide in Spanish will accompany you on all tours.
• Hiking poles, a basic first-aid kit, and oxygen for high-altitude tours.
• Support available throughout the entire trip.

NOT INCLUDED

Flights

• International airline tickets (country of origin – Peru – country of return).
• Domestic flights (Lima–Cusco–Lima).

Additional food

• Dinners and lunches not specifically mentioned in the itinerary.
• Alcoholic beverages or personal snacks during the tours.

Insurance and personal expenses

• Travel insurance or international medical assistance.
• Tips for guides, drivers, and local staff.
• Personal expenses (souvenirs, laundry, phone calls, etc.).

 Optional activities

• Vistadome Train (USD 40 one-way / USD 70 round-trip).
• Hike up Waynapicchu Mountain (USD 60).
  Not recommended for people who suffer from vertigo or have breathing difficulties.

Other positions

• Bank fees or transfer fees for international payments.
• Expenses not listed as included in the itinerary.
• Hotels

• Original passport valid for at least 7 months. This is required for entry; without this document, you will not be able to take the tour.
• Full sun protection: a cap or hat, sunglasses, andsunscreen. The Andean sun is intense even on cloudy days.
• Comfortable sneakers or hiking shoes. Ideal for walking safely on uneven terrain.
• A small backpack with the essentials:water, snacks like candy, cookies, chocolate, or nuts to keep your energy up during the hike.
• A camera or cell phone with enough battery life. You don't want to miss the best views or the most special moments of your trip.

Majestic Peru – 15 Days of Luxury: Machu Picchu, the Hiram Bingham Train, and Nazca

Experience the essence of Peru on a tour that combines history, culture, and nature. Explore the heart of the Inca Empire, from Cusco to Machu Picchu, with the comfort and security of an all-inclusive service. This tour is available every day of the year, with guaranteed departures for both group and private tours.

• Price

Group tour price:US$ 2,129.00 per person

• Easy booking:

Secure your spot with a deposit of 20% of the total amount.

• Payment of the balance:

You can pay the remaining 80% upon arrival by:

• Credit or debit card
• PayPal
• Cash (soles or dollars)
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Access to Machu Picchu is organized through three official routes:

• Tour 1: Panoramic View (Classic Photo)
• Tour 2: The most comprehensive tour (panoramic views + temples)
• Tour 3: Temple Tour (no panoramic views)

Availability is limited and subject to demand, so we recommend booking in advance.

If we are unable to find availability for your travel dates, Andean Peru Exploor will assist you in purchasing your ticket in person in Aguas Calientes. This process involves waiting in line at the official ticket office, always accompanied by our team.

Important: This option is subject to daily availability and does not guarantee admission.