Itinerary Details
Abercrombie & Kent: Peru: Machu Picchu & the Sacred Valley
DAY 1 Lima, Peru
Arrive in Lima and transfer to your hotel, located in the
city’s exclusive residential district of Miraflores. Founded in
1535 by Spanish conquistador Francisco Pizarro, this “City
of Kings” is a blend of colonial, pre-Colombian and modern
influences.
Miraflores Park, A Belmond Hotel, Lima
Meals:
DAY 2 LimaStart with a visit to Huaca Pucllana, a historical site in the
midst of urban Lima. Then, make your way to a food market
in the company of a local chef before enjoying lunch at a
local restaurant. Afterward, stop for a coffee tasting before
strolling the city’s colorful Barranco, an artists’ haven,
and visit the Osma Museum. Continue your gastronomic
discovery of Peru on a Chef’s Table Experience, savoring the
delicious dishes you have cooked for dinner.
Miraflores Park, A Belmond Hotel, Lima
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 3 Sacred ValleyFly to Cusco, located more than 11,000 feet above sea level,
where you are met and transferred to the Sacred Valley of the
Incas. En route, visit an animal sanctuary to interact with the
South American camelids living there — such as llamas and
alpacas — and learn about the valuable fibers created from
their coats. Then, visit the beautiful Hacienda Sarapampa
to savor lunch with the owner for a unique Chef’s Table
experience. Listen as he shares his family’s history in farming
and shows you around the estate. Continue to your awe-inspiring
resort, designed to fit in with the Sacred Valley’s
landscapes.
Inkaterra Hacienda Urubamba
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 4 Sacred ValleyVisit a remote village where the local residents provide a
hands-on introduction to the customs and crafts that make
up their way of life, including weaving and cooking, for an
A&K-exclusive experience. Then, participate in one of Peru’s
oldest and most sacred rituals when you join a local shaman
in a traditional offering to Mother Earth (Pachamama).
After this spiritual ceremony, visit the Kuychi Center to
meet the children at Niños del Arco Iris (Children of the
Rainbow), a project supported by Abercrombie & Kent
Philanthropy that provides education, nutrition, medical
care and hope to children in the Sacred Valley. Sit down to
lunch served on site before returning to your hotel, where
you prepare for your visit to Machu Picchu with a private
lecture from a renowned scholar and expert on the Incas.
Enjoy the rest of the afternoon at leisure, gazing upon the
soaring Andes and savoring a refreshing Scenic Sundowner.
Inkaterra Hacienda Urubamba
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 5 Machu PicchuToday, explore Ollantaytambo, a fortress of massive stone
terraces that hug the mountain slopes and the site of the
Incas’ greatest victory over the invading Spanish. Then,
journey aboard the Inca Rail First-Class Train deep into the
Andes toward Machu Picchu and gaze out at the spectacular
Peruvian countryside. Upon arrival in the early afternoon,
explore the ruins with your expert guide and, as you wander
amid the age-old stone walls, picture life as it might have
been in this majestic high-altitude citadel. Overlooking the
Urubamba River, Machu Picchu was built in the 15th century
at the height of the Inca Empire. Although this “Lost City”
was revealed to the rest of the world by American historian
Hiram Bingham in 1911, its location was long known to
locals. Alternatively (for an additional cost), travel on an
earlier train for the same scenic ride, but with a twist:
disembark at KM 104 and set out with a guide on a hike that
culminates at the Sun Gate (Inti Punku), looking out over
the vast UNESCO World Heritage Site. Either way, arrive
for your overnight stay at the only hotel located on-site at
marvelous Machu Picchu.
Sanctuary Lodge, A Belmond Hotel, Machu Picchu
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 6 Machu PicchuRise with the sun to walk through Machu Picchu in the
early morning mist before the crowds arrive, an experience
some consider the spiritual highlight of the journey. After
exploring the “Lost City of the Incas,” board the Vistadome
train back to Ollantaytambo. Continue to Cusco, where
you check in to your hotel, once a 16th-century monastery
and now a national monument that offers a retreat from the
bustle of Cusco while set just off the city square.
Monasterio, A Belmond Hotel, Cusco
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
DAY 7 CuscoThis morning, discover Cusco on a city tour that includes the
Cathedral on the Plaza de Armas and the Santo Domingo
Temple. Listen as a local expert explains how the historic
clashes between the Incas and the Spanish played a role
in forming today’s Peruvian culture. Later, visit the well-preserved
ruins of Sacsayhuaman, a testament to Incan
architectural skill. This afternoon, enjoy time at leisure
to rest or shop. Tonight, listen to a private Andean music
presentation by a regional expert and learn the history of his
handmade instruments. Absorb not only the timeless quality
of the Peruvian folk tunes he plays, but the unmistakable
cultural identity revealed by their haunting, immersive
melodies as well. Afterward, sit down to a farewell dinner
at an elegant Cusco restaurant, where the chef gathers local
ingredients for use in innovative recipes that remain true to
Peru’s culinary traditions.
Monasterio, A Belmond Hotel, Cusco
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 8 LimaThis morning, enjoy one of these Design Your Day activities.
Visit the San Blas Neighborhood, a unique, bohemian
enclave where you find the workshops of artisans.
Stroll San Pedro Market and Visit the Inca Museum for a
taste of local fruits and cheese, and a glimpse of daily life,
followed by a look back into Peru’s rich history.
Explore with an Expert Photographer who helps you
refine your skills and capture Cusco as a local sees it,
including its narrow streets and beautiful houses.
Later, board your departing flight.
Wyndham Costa Del Sol Lima Airport (Dayroom)
Meals: Breakfast
