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Peru
• Discover the secrets of Machu Picchu while exploring with a private guide. • Attend a private demonstration of traditional Andean wool-dying and weaving. • Stay in a sumptuous 16th-century manor in the heart of historic Cusco. 9 DAYS FROM $4,895
DAYS 1–2 I CUSCO, PERU Fly to Cusco and settle into your hotel. Then enjoy an exclusive architectural tour of this 16th-century manor, once home to Simón Bolívar. The next day, take a private tour of Cusco. Inkaterra La Casona | Meals: 1B
DAYS 3–5 I SACRED VALLEY OF THE INCA Spend three days exploring the Sacred Valley from your base at a lodge perched dramatically among emerald slopes. Get immersed in traditional Andean culture as you stroll Pisac’s famous market, learn about llamas in Awanacancha, visit the mountain village of Patacancha, and attend a private demonstration of traditional Andean wool dying and weaving—practices recently revived in the region by National Geographic Grantee Nilda Callañaupa Alvarez. See ancient Inca agriculture systems at Chinchero and Moray, visit the mountainside salt mines of Maras, and explore Ollantaytambo. Inkaterra Hacienda Urubamba | Meals: 3B, 3L
DAYS 6–9 I MACHU PICCHU/CUSCO Take the train to Aguas Calientes, or disembark Take a scenic train ride to Aguas Calientes, or opt to disembark early for a guided trek on a section of the Inca Trail at an additional cost. Settle into your hotel nestled within its own private rainforest reserve. Take a guided nature walk through the property’s lush grounds, and visit the on-site spectacled bear rehabilitation program. Tour Machu Picchu at sunrise with a private guide, then enjoy a free night in Cusco before flying home. Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel; Inkaterra La Casona | Meals: 4B, 2D
YOUR EXPEDITION TEAM
Knowledgeable local guides will accompany you on your trip, and you will meet other local experts as described in the itinerary. INFORMATION
When to go: This private expedition is offered year-round. You may request any dates that are convenient for you. COST 2 PEOPLE 4 PEOPLE 6 PEOPLE
Apr. 1–Dec. 31, 2021 $5,995 $5,195 $4,895 Jan. 1–Dec. 31, 2022 $6,095 $5,295 $4,995
Prices are per person, double occupancy, subject to availability, and valid through December 2022. Single-traveler prices are available upon request. A surcharge may apply to certain travel dates based on holidays and local events. Airfare is not included in the price.