Machu Picchu Experience

Upon arrival at Lima International Airport, you’ll be warmly greeted by your private driver and a dedicated local representative. You’ll be escorted to your hotel for check-in, where our team will share personalized details for your journey through Peru, including local contact points in each destination and a 24-hour support line for complete peace of mind

Delve into Lima’s rich heritage on a privately guided half-day tour through the storied “City of Kings.” Stroll through the elegant Historic Center, where grand plazas and colonial landmarks—such as Plaza San Martín, Plaza Mayor, the Government Palace, and the Santo Domingo Convent—evoke centuries of Peruvian history. Admire artistic masterpieces at the Banco Central de Reserva Museum, where the evolution of Peruvian art unfolds from ancient civilizations to contemporary expression.

Your journey continues to the renowned Larco Museum, housed in an 18th-century mansion built atop a pre-Incan temple. Home to one of the world’s finest private collections of pre-Columbian art, the museum offers an intimate look at over 45,000 artifacts—from exquisite ceramics and textiles to precious metals and an evocative display of ancient erotic art.

Conclude your visit with a refined culinary experience at Café del Museo, an atmospheric restaurant nestled within the museum gardens. Savor a thoughtfully curated menu that pays homage to Peru’s diverse regions and world-renowned gastronomy, in a setting that blends romance, history, and flavor

Your day begins with a private transfer from your hotel to Lima Airport, where our representative will assist with check-in and departure formalities for your onward flight to Cusco—the gateway to the Sacred Valley.

Upon arrival, set off on an immersive full-day exploration of Andean heritage and artistry. Begin at a traditional textile center, where age-old Inca weaving techniques are preserved and celebrated. As you stroll under thatched-roof walkways, observe local artisans from over a dozen communities as they demonstrate ancient methods of dyeing, threading, and weaving using wool from native camelids—llamas, alpacas, vicuñas, and guanacos.

Next, experience the vibrant spirit of the Pisac Market. Once a local gathering place for regional artisans, it has evolved into a daily cultural hub filled with color, craft, and community. Enjoy time to wander freely among stalls of handwoven textiles, ceramics, and other traditional wares—perhaps even try your hand at bartering, as locals do.

Conclude your journey at the Pablo Seminario Ceramic Workshop, where pre-Columbian influences are reimagined through contemporary artistry. Witness artisans at work crafting intricate ceramics inspired by ancient motifs—winged figures, crowned creatures, and stylized forms that echo Peru’s rich cultural past. If fortunate, you may even encounter the master artist himself. Before departing, take time to browse the on-site gallery, where every piece tells a story rooted in the legacy of the Andes.

Today, journey deep into the Sacred Valley on a private, full-day exploration of history, heritage, and highland beauty. Begin in Chinchero, a charming Andean village where time feels suspended. Visit its 17th-century colonial church, a quiet sanctuary adorned with masterpieces of the Cusqueñan School of Art, and experience the enduring tradition of bartering in the town’s lively Sunday market.

Continue to the ancient salt terraces of Maras—stunning, sunlit pools carved into the mountainside and fed by mineral-rich springs. Harvested by hand as they have been for centuries, these crystalline fields are a living testament to Inca ingenuity and community-based resource management.

Your next stop is the majestic citadel of Ollantaytambo, a remarkable example of Inca urban planning and strategic fortification. Climb the steep agricultural terraces to reach the Temple of the Sun, where intricately carved stone blocks stand as a powerful symbol of resistance. Still inhabited today, the town remains a “Living Inca City,” where ancestral customs quietly persist.

Savor a tranquil lunch at Belmond Rio Sagrado, nestled within the gardens of a riverside hacienda, offering spectacular views across the Andes and an exquisite menu inspired by regional flavors.

Later in the afternoon, board the Vistadome train from Ollantaytambo and enjoy the scenic descent through the lush “eyebrow of the jungle,” as the landscape shifts from highland peaks to subtropical forest. Arrive in Aguas Calientes, the gateway to Machu Picchu, where dinner awaits at your hotel.

This morning, ascend to the awe-inspiring citadel of Machu Picchu, the legendary “Lost City of the Incas.” Hidden among mist-cloaked peaks and long reclaimed by jungle, this ancient sanctuary remained unknown to the outside world until its rediscovery in 1911.

A short scenic shuttle ride takes you up the winding mountain road to the site itself, where your expert guide will unveil the mysteries of this sacred Inca stronghold. Wander through the architectural marvels of the Main Plaza, the enigmatic Sacred Sun Dial, the Temple of the Three Windows, and the Royal Quarters—each stone structure a silent witness to an empire that once ruled the Andes.

Perched atop a dramatic ridge above the Urubamba River, Machu Picchu is a breathtaking fusion of nature and human ingenuity. Its intricate terraces, soaring walls, and ceremonial spaces evoke the spiritual and astronomical knowledge of a civilization that left no written records, preserving Machu Picchu’s secrets in silence.

Enjoy an à la carte lunch at the elegant Sumaq Machu Picchu Hotel, where refined novo-Andean cuisine is served in a setting just moments from the entrance to the site.

Later, return by shuttle to Aguas Calientes and board your scenic train back through the Sacred Valley. Upon arrival, a private driver and representative will greet you and transfer you comfortably to your hotel in Cusco.

This morning, ascend to the awe-inspiring citadel of Machu Picchu, the legendary “Lost City of the Incas.” Hidden among mist-cloaked peaks and long reclaimed by jungle, this ancient sanctuary remained unknown to the outside world until its rediscovery in 1911.

A short scenic shuttle ride takes you up the winding mountain road to the site itself, where your expert guide will unveil the mysteries of this sacred Inca stronghold. Wander through the architectural marvels of the Main Plaza, the enigmatic Sacred Sun Dial, the Temple of the Three Windows, and the Royal Quarters—each stone structure a silent witness to an empire that once ruled the Andes.

Perched atop a dramatic ridge above the Urubamba River, Machu Picchu is a breathtaking fusion of nature and human ingenuity. Its intricate terraces, soaring walls, and ceremonial spaces evoke the spiritual and astronomical knowledge of a civilization that left no written records, preserving Machu Picchu’s secrets in silence.

Enjoy an à la carte lunch at the elegant Sumaq Machu Picchu Hotel, where refined novo-Andean cuisine is served in a setting just moments from the entrance to the site.

Later, return by shuttle to Aguas Calientes and board your scenic train back through the Sacred Valley. Upon arrival, a private driver and representative will greet you and transfer you comfortably to your hotel in Cusco.