Peru Private Expedition

TRAVELER FAVORITE

9 DAYS FROM $4,995

based on a private group of 6 people traveling together

• 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.

Private Expedition Light/Moderate

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 set among dramatic emerald slopes. Get immersed in traditional Andean culture as you stroll Pisac’s famous market, learn about llamas in Awanacancha, and visit the mountain village of Patacancha. Attend a private demonstration of traditional Andean wool-dying and weaving—practices recently revived in the region by National Geographic Explorer Nilda Callañaupa Álvarez. 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 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 cloud forest reserve. Take a guided nature walk through the property’s lush grounds to spot orchids and birds with naturalists, and visit the on-site spectacled bear rehabilitation program. Tour Machu Picchu at sunrise with a private guide, exploring the mountain-top Inca sanctuary before the crowds arrive. 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

Dates: This expedition is offered throughout the year. Request any dates that are convenient for you. Prices are per person; based on double occupancy, group size, and selected dates; and subject to availability. Single supplement applies; please see our website. Airfare is not included in the price. All prices and fares are quoted in U.S. dollars and subject to change. This itinerary is for informational purposes only and is subject to change at any time without notice.

Cusco’s Iglesia de la Compañía de Jesús is built atop an Inca palace.

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