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• Follow the ideal itinerary for altitude acclimatization.
• Explore the Sacred Valley of the Incas.
• Two nights at Machu Picchu, including exploration and guide.
• Lodge at award-winning Belmond Sanctuary Lodge Machu Picchu.
• Enjoy birding and botanizing at Machu Picchu’s cloud forest.
• Peruvian Paso Fino show.
• Two nights at Cuzco (5-star hotel) with a complete tour, and free time.
• Tons of content.
• Superb Peruvian cuisine.
HIGHLIGHTS
Dear Luxury Paths Guest,We are proud and excited to present to you the greatest luxury experience in Peru,
including the imperial Inca city of Cusco, the magnificent Sacred Valley of the Incas
and, of course, UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the New 7 Wonders of the
World, Machu Picchu.
The extensions available will add to your upscale Peru experience the enigmatic
Nazca Lines, the cultural and culinary treasures of Lima (Voted the best culinary city
in the world for five years in a row!), the Titicaca Lake, one of the most beautiful
and culturally rich destinations of our Planet, and the Amazon Rain Forest, the
most bio-diverse spot on Earth.
These itineraries, crafted in detail to give you the greatest Peru experiences
possible, include the most upscale hotels, the best culinary experiences, and all
the highlights of each destination. Easy mornings, enough time to enjoy the hotels
and their amenities, delicate touches and surprises delivered at unique locations
at the right time, are part of the experience. We also include guides and vehicles
during your free time so, if you would like to explore more, do some extra shopping,
visit art galleries or pursue any other activities, you will be able to do it without
complications and extra charges.
This private excursion departs every day with two guests or larger private groups.
We assign one of our highly educated Master Guides for every two to ten guests. Of
course, the itinerary can be tailored to your specific interests and needs. Flexibility
and close attention to details are everything for Luxury Paths.
We guarantee it, there is no other more upscale Peru Experience being offered, and
no one else has the level of expertise needed to provide such services. This is the
ultimate Peru luxury experience.
We look forward to having you explore and enjoy the very best of Peru with Luxury
Paths.
Best regards,
Jorge SalasPresidentLuxury Paths
Itinerary In Brief & MapCultural & Culinary Lima Pre Extension:
Day 1: Arrive in Lima.
Day 2: Visit Larco Herrera Museum and Huaca Pucllana Temple.
Day 3: Culinary experience and Prehistoric Lima.
Day 4: Fly to Cuzco.
Nazca Lines & Ballestas Pre Extension:
Day 1: Arrive in Lima.
Day 2: Visit Larco Herrera Museum and Huaca Pucllana Temple.
Day 3: Fly over the Nazca Lines.
Day 4: Visit the Ballestas Islands.
Main Expedition:
Day 1: Arrive in Lima (same as day 4 if taking the pre-extension).
Day 2: Fly to Cusco. Visit Pisaq and the Sacred Valley of the Incas.
Day 3: Explore Ollantaytambo. Visit Pablo Seminario Ceramic Studio. Lunch with Peruvian Paso Fino Horses Show. Day 4: Train to Machu Picchu. Lunch at Belmond Sanctuary Lodge & Guided tour at Machu Picchu.
Day 5: Full day at Machu Picchu with an exploration of the Inca citadel as well as natural history excursions.
Day 6: Explore Cusco City with free time and shopping.
Day 7: Fly back home or continue with the post extension.
Titicaca Lake Luxury Post Extension:
Day 8: Train from Cuzco to Puno Drive to Titilaka Lodge.
Day 9: Visit Uros Islands, Taquile Island and interact with the locals.
Day 10: Visit the Chucuito Peninsula. Explore the area and meet the weavers of this culture.
Day 11: Fly back home.
Small Ship Amazon Cruise (Pre or Post Extension):
Add 4 or 5 days navigating to the beating heart of the Amazon, the Pacaya-Samiria Reserve, the biggest protected wetland in the world, on board the most upscale and intimate ship navigating the mighty river.
Main ExcursionGetting There
Your expedition does not include international flights to Peru. You should arrive in Lima on Day 1. It is never a bad idea to arrive a day or two earlier. New Paths Expeditions will be glad to arrange extra hotel overnights and activities for you.
Day 1: Arrive in Lima.
Today you will fly to Lima. Most flights arrive in the evening. Upon arrival, your Master Guide will meet you and walk you to the Windham Airport Hotel. This perfectly fine 4-star property is the most basic of our excursion, and we have selected it to avoid having to drive one to two hours to another hotel. This is the most convenient configuration of the itinerary. If you would like to avoid the 4-star overnight, we recommend that you opt to add one of the Lima extensions, which include all overnights at the Belmond Miraflores Park Plaza Hotel, the best in the city.
Overnight: Wyndham Airport Hotel. Meals aloft.
Day 2. To Cusco and the Sacred Valley of the Incas.
After a comfortable night recovering from the international flight, you will enjoy a beautiful morning 55-minute flight over the Andes. Once we land in Cusco, the capital of the Inca Imperium, we will drive 45 minutes to Pisaq, located at a much lower altitude than Cusco and considered the door of the impressive Sacred Valley of the Incas. After a short visit of the Inca town, you will continue to a beautiful colonial Hacienda, our lunch stop, decorated with colonial art and breath-taking vistas of the Sacred Valley of the Incas.
Later on, you will drive to the Belmond Rio Sagrado Luxury hotel, where you will spend two nights. This first class hotel has the best Spa in the area, beautiful gardens, and great cuisine.
Dinner is included at the hotel. Overnight at the Belmond Rio Sagrado Resort & Spa. (B, L, D)
Day 3. The Sacred Valley of the Incas.
Today you will visit the Ollantaytambo. The village is the best surviving example of classic Inca town. Many of the original Inca walls, compounds, and irrigation channels date back to the 15th century or earlier. Ollantaytambo is so well preserved that it serves as a veritable replica of a typical community during the reign of the Incas. You will also tour one of the largest archeological complexes in Peru. During the time of the Incas, Ollantaytambo was a military fortress and administrative center; today it is one of the greatest Inca remains, only surpassed by Machu Picchu.
On the way back to the hotel, you will have the opportunity to visit Pablo Seminario ceramic studio, the most famous pottery artist of South America, whose work is dedicated to rediscovering and preserving the ceramic techniques and designs of ancient Peruvian cultures—an important part of this area’s cultural heritage. Pablo, a close friend of Luxury Paths, has permanent exhibitions in the Chicago Field Museum and the Smithsonian Institution.
Lunch is included at Wayra Restaurant, where you will enjoy native Andean food served at their terrace while observing a beautiful Peruvian Paso Fino horse show. As its name indicates, the Peruvian Paso horse is native to Peru, a direct descendent of the Spanish horses brought to America by the Conquistadors. Because of its isolation for almost 500 years, the Peruvian Paso horse has evolved as one of the purest breeds in the world. The existence of this breed has been called “the greatest triumph of genetic selection ever achieved by a group of breeders.” Thanks to its unique, inborn, four beat lateral gaits; the Peruvian Paso horse is undoubtedly the smoothest riding horse in the world. You will have the chance to ride them if you like (If you are an experienced rider, and would like to go outdoors with a Peruvian Paso Fino horse for an hour or more, please let us know in advance. Extra charges could apply)
Dinner is included at the hotel.
Overnight at the Belmond Rio Sagrado Resort & Spa. (B, L, D)
Day 4. Machu Picchu.
Awaiting you today is by far and away one of the high points in world travel: Machu Picchu, the lost city of the Incas, discovered by American Explorer Hiram Bingham.
The experience starts by boarding a train towards the town of Aguas Calientes. The train ride - one hour and 45 minutes - provides views that are nothing less but spectacular. Once you arrive at Aguas Calientes town, you will board a bus that in 20 minutes will take us to the actual Machu Picchu archeological site.
Your first activity will be to enjoy lunch at the Belmond Sanctuary Lodge, located right beside the Inca citadel. While you enjoy lunch, your Master Guide will take care of the check-in process. After some rest time at the hotel, you will continue with a tour of Machu Picchu, the New 7th Wonder of the World and UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site; afterward, there is free time for you to explore the site on your own, to relax or to meditate.
The Belmond Sanctuary Lodge, where you will spend the night, is the only hotel located adjacent to the ancient Inca citadel of Machu Picchu. Even though rooms are small, it offers guests exceptionally easy access from early morning to late afternoon to the Inca citadel, when most of the day visitors have left. Sit out on a terrace and savor Peruvian cuisine based on produce grown on the Lodge’s own plot, enjoy time at the spa, visit the superb orchid garden and watch the many species of hummingbirds that feed there (Peru is the country with the biggest diversity of orchids and hummingbirds in the world): this delightful hideaway is the perfect place to relax and unwind in the shadow of the Lost City of the Incas.
Overnight Belmond Sanctuary Lodge. (B, L, D)
Day 5. Your day at Machu Picchu - Hiram Bingham Luxury Train to Cusco City.
The morning is free to further explore the Machu Picchu archeological complex. The second entrance to Machu Picchu with your guide is included.
After lunch at the hotel, you will take the bus down to Aguas Calientes to enjoy some shopping time before boarding the luxurious Hiram Bingham train back to Cusco (3.5 hours); on board you will enjoy teatime, a selection of Peruvian wines, gourmet dinner, and onboard entertainment. This train is considered one of the most luxurious train rides on the planet!
Upon arrival to Cusco, you will be transferred to the upscale Belmond Palacio Nazarenas Hotel, by far the best in town.
Overnight Belmond Palacio Nazarenas. (B, L, D)
Day 6. Cusco, the Imperial city of the Incas.
Today’s excursion is an incredible trip into the past, as you will tour some of the incredible nearby archeological sites. Start off at the Korikancha or Temple of the Sun (UNESCO), where you will have the opportunity to admire the fine craft work the Incas made on stone.
Then it is time to visit the Sacsayhuaman Fortress (UNESCO), built of enormous stone blocks expertly shaped by the Incas. It is strategically located at the top of a hill overlooking the city of Cuzco. What a view of the city!
After Sacsayhuaman, return to the city Main Square on which sits the Cathedral (UNESCO), the exquisite Church of the La Compañía de Jesús, and other colonial buildings.
Midway through the tour, you will take a break for a pleasant lunch served at Cicciolina Restaurant, one of the very best in town.
In the end, there will be free time for you to explore the site on your own and enjoy some of the finest shopping in Latin America. Your Guide will be available to assist you.
Dinner is included at Map Café, the famous restaurant located inside the best Museum in town, conveniently located across the street from your hotel, and directed by Chef Coque Ossio, considered the “prominent star of Peru’s gastro sky.” We have included a sampling menu paired with fine wines.
Overnight Belmond Palacio Nazarenas. (B, L, D)
Day 7. Cusco City and Fly US.
In the morning, you will visit the large San Pedro Market, a place for discovery; you will be amazed by the unique produce, the witchery stands, the colorfully dressed local vendors, the rhythm of life. You will gain close contact with locals -if you wish, of course- sample new flavors, shop for souvenirs and understand a bit more what is like living in the heart of the Andes.
After the market visit, you will return to your hotel and enjoy lunch at its award-winning restaurant, before driving 20 minutes to the airport for your 55-minute flight to Lima. Once at the Lima airport, you will be greeted by our representatives, who will assist you with the check-in process and escort you to the departure area for the flight back home.
(B, L)
The ExtensionCultural and Culinary Lima Pre Extension
Your expedition does not include international flights to Peru. You should arrive in Lima on Day 1. It is never a bad idea to arrive a day or two earlier. New Paths Expeditions will be glad to arrange extra hotel overnights and activities for you.
Day 1: Arrive in Lima.
After landing in Lima and clearing customs and immigration, meet your Master Guide and drive to the Belmond Miraflores Park Hotel, the best in town. You will spend three nights in this fine property.
Day 2. Lima.
Lima was the capital of the Spanish Vice Kingdome, and you will explore the main colonial sites of the city, including the Plaza Mayor (“Main Square”) and the Santo Domingo Convent, an icon of colonial architecture of the sixteenth century that has recently been restored. Finally, you will visit the beautiful and impressive Cathedral, the oldest building in the capital, and the stage where the most important events in the lives of Lima residents used to take place. Here you will visit the grave of Francisco Pizarro, the South American Conquistador.
At midday and after the colonial experience, you will drive to the Larco Herrera Museum. At the museum, a beautiful post-colonial building with superb gardens, you will enjoy an introduction to Peruvian cuisine, tasting some of the classic dishes at the Museum’s Café.
Continuing with the tour, you will visit the Larco Herrera Museum, one of Latin America’s most complete, with its unequaled private collection called the “Treasures of Ancient Peru”; it inspires its visitors to discover, learn about, and enjoy the more than five thousand years of history of ancient Peru. There are more than 45,000 ceramic artifacts on display, which were compiled by Rafael Larco Hoyle, an important Peruvian archeologist, and major collector. One of its most remarkable sections is the collection of erotic pottery.
You will then drive through some of the most affluent neighborhoods of Lima, including the coastal road, before returning to your hotel. The rest of the afternoon is spent at leisure, to rest, enjoy the hotel Spa or visit Larco Mar, a great shopping mall with first quality shops for vicuna, alpaca, gold and silver products and much more. The mall has fantastic views of the Lima harbor and is located just a block away from your hotel.
Enjoy dinner at Huaca Pucllana Restaurant, located beside a beautifully illuminated Pre-Inca temple, and just a short ride from your hotel. You will enjoy the greatest vistas that any restaurant in Peru can provide.
Overnight: Belmond Miraflores Park (B, L, D)
Day 3. Flavors of Peru and Pre-Inca Lima Culture.
Peruvians, people truly passionate about food, have been enjoying the rich diversity of the ocean, the Andes, and the Amazon on their plates for millenniums. With post Columbus migrations, they received culinary influences from almost all cultures of the world. This is why, today Peru has one of the most diverse cuisines on the planet... It is hard to see a recipe being repeated in a Peruvian home in the course of a month!
Today, visit one of Lima’s signature markets to see the amazing variety of fish, fruit, and vegetables used in the superb Peruvian cuisine. You will be equipped with a list of names and descriptions of the products you will encounter to help you enjoy this visit even more. Afterwards, you will watch as the chef from a famous restaurant demonstrates how to prepare Peru’s main seafood dishes, including the emblematic ceviche. Rounding out this culinary experience is a delicious lunch served alongside Pisco Sours, the national drink of Peru, an experience not to be missed.
After lunch, and on your way back to the hotel, stop to visit Huaca Huallamarca, just one of the hundreds of Pre-Inca temples that are scattered around Lima. Huaca Huallamarca is one of the best preserved and located in the San Isidro district, the most affluent of the city.
The rest of the afternoon is spent at leisure, to relax, enjoy the hotel Spa or for more shopping at Larco Mar. Your Master Guide and vehicle will be available to take you to a variety of fine art galleries or anywhere you would like.
Dinner will be enjoyed at renowned Malabar Restaurant, where multiple award-wining Chef Pedro Miguel Schiaffino will delight you with a sampling menu using produce from the three natural regions of Peru, the Pacific coast, Andes and Amazon.
Overnight: Belmond Miraflores Park (B, L, D)
Day 4. To Cusco.
After a night of rest and breakfast, you will travel to the Lima airport and fly to Cusco. This is equal to day 1 of the main excursion.
Other ExtensionsLima and the Nazca Lines Pre-Extension: This four days pre-extension includes the best of Lima and the enigmatic Nasca Lines. We use the greatest hotels, and our Nasca Lines planes are the best in the country. Pacing is ideal.
Day 1: Arrive in Lima. Overnight at the Belmond Miraflores Park (No meals)
Day 2: Lima city tour and visit the Larco Herrera Museum. Dinner at Huaca Pucllana Pre-Inca temple restaurant. (B, L, D)
Day 3: Drive 3-hours on a good paved road to Pisco. Board a Cessna Caravan to enjoy the overflight over the Nasca Lines. After the drive, visit Tacama vineyard, the best of the country, and enjoy lunch and a tour that ends with a Pisco and wine sampling session. Overnight at the Paracas Luxury Collection Resort. (B, L, D)
Day 4: In the morning take a two-hour boat ride to the Ballestas Islands, the main marine reserve in Peru. Return to the hotel to enjoy its spa, pool, and services. After lunch and a late check-out, drive to Lima. Dinner is on your own, but we highly recommend enjoying it at Central Restaurant by Chef Virgilio Martinez (Bookings well in advance are a must), or at Astrid y Gaston. Overnight Belmond Miraflores Park Plaza (B, L)
NOTE: You can add one extra day to this extension, to enjoy the Lima Culinary experience.
Titicaca Lake Luxury Post-Extension: The Titicaca Lake is the biggest one in South America. It is also the origin of the Incas and considered the main Chakra of the continent. Certainly a mythical and energetic spot, it is a land of contrast, breathtaking panoramas and inhabited by the most unique cultures of the Andes, including the Uros who live on manmade Reed Islands, and the Taquiles, with their colorful hats and unique government system. We use the upscale Andean Explorer train to travel from Cusco to the lake, and enjoy the services of the award-winning Titilaka Lodge, a gem of luxury in this remote land.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The Andean Explorer train runs on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays all year round, and also on Fridays from April to October.
Day 8: After spending the night in Cusco at the end of the Exclusive Peru Excursion (Belmond Palacio Nazarenas), you will board the Andean Explorer train from Cusco to Puno. The train ride takes all day (10 hours) and allows you to enjoy some of the most beautiful sights of the Andes. This upscale train includes cocktails, a three-course lunch and plenty entertainment. Upon arriving in Puno, you will be picked up by your Titilaka guide and transferred to the Titilaka Lodge where you will enjoy dinner. Overnight Titilaka Lodge Suite (B, L, D)
Day 9: Take a boat to visit the Uros floating reed Islands and interact with the members of this unique culture. Then continue to visit Taquile Island, the most interesting of all the Islands of the Titicaca. Meet the locals, learn all about their intricate customs and beliefs. This is a day you will never forget. Overnight Titilaka Lodge (B, L, D)
Day 10: Visit the Chucuito Peninsula and meet the famous weavers of this culture. You will travel to pre-Inca times through their oral traditions. By car, bicycle or on foot (Your choice) explore this important area, the centerpiece of the Andean cosmovision.
Day 11: After breakfast, drive to Sillustani, the famous Pre-Inca cemetery, home to the best preserved Chullpas (funerary towers) and the temple of fertility. Then continue to the Juliaca airport and fly back to Lima. Our representatives will greet you and assist you with the check-in for your back to home flight. We have included a day-use at the 4-star airport hotel in case you have a layover in Lima. (B)
Small Ship Amazon Cruise (Pre or Post Extension):
Add 4 or 5 days navigating to the beating heart of the Amazon, the Pacaya-Samiria Reserve, the biggest protected wetland in the world, on board the most upscale and intimate ship navigating the mighty river.
Adding this extension will give you a complete view of this fascinating country while enjoying the best services that it provides. In the Amazon, you will navigate on board the Delfin I, a four suite ship, and depart on multiple daily excursions on speedboats guided by first class naturalists. You will search for pink dolphins, monkeys and anacondas, see myriads of birds including macaws and toucans, fish for piranhas, collect poison dart frogs, meet Amazon locals and even swim in the longest, widest and deepest river in the world. The food and services are truly top class.
Important Note
This Excursion has been crafted in detail, allowing the ideal pacing for the destinations. However, unpredictable circumstances such as weather, flight delays or cancelations, labor strikes, road conditions, traffic, hotel overbookings and other factors may force adjusting the program on site. These events or realities are out of our control and are an inherent risk when traveling, especially on expeditions to these kinds of remote destinations. Your Guide might also decide to alter the program in case opportunities to improve the cultural or wildlife experiences are found. No refunds will be given for program changes beyond the control of Luxury Paths.
Regarding the Amazon itinerary, the one presented here is just an example. The Amazon is an unpredictable area, and the itinerary is highly dependent on weather and the level of water, which could fluctuate up to 40 feet. Access to creeks and lakes may change overnight. All activities mentioned in this document will be done, but the order of the activities, and the rivers, lakes, and villages mentioned could change.
Main Excursion Price: US$ 10750.00 (Per person, based on double occupancy)
Single Supplement: US$ 2998.00
Domestic Air: US$ 650.00 (This is an estimate based on the air tickets cost at the time of preparing this document. The final price will be determined at the time of booking)
Easter Island Extension: US$ 3800.00 (Per person, based on double occupancy)
Single Supplement: US$ 1200.00
Domestic Air: US$ 850.00 (This is an estimate based on the air tickets cost at the time of preparing this document. The final price will be determined at the time of booking)
Prices
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Included:
• 24/7 services of a Senior Leader (Jorge Salas) during the expedition.
• Services of English-speaking local guides.• All ground transportation (including airport transfers) • Luxury Accommodations as noted.• All sightseeing, entrance fees, and visits as noted.• Group photography fees.• Gourmet Meals as noted.• Bottled water at included meals, transfers and tours.• Services of transfer assistants, drivers, and local staff.• Gratuities for luggage porters, transfer assistants and
restaurant staff.
Not Included:
• International flights.• Domestic flights.• Tranfer if arriving a day or more earlier, and departing a day or
more later.• Excess baggage charges.• Gratuity for Local Guides; Driver and Expedition Leader.• Personal expenses and incidentals, such as, but not limited to,
phone calls, e-mail, laundry, golf and spa. • Trip cancellation, travel delay, and baggage loss insurance.
AccommodationsCosta del Sol - Wyndham Lima 4-Star:
Most international flights to Lima arrive during late PM. Our Lima Airport hotel is perfect for those taking early flights the next morning. A a couple of minutes walk will take you to and from your flight to the hotels front door. This avoids the one, to two-hour drive to any other hotel in the city and makes this property the ideal lodging facility when going through Lima to reach other Peru destinations. The hotel includes a full range of leisure facilities: 24/7 restaurant, bar and spa. The rooms are modern and very comfortable.
Belmond Miraflores Park Plaza:
Set in one of Lima’s most fashionable areas, the Belmond Miraflores Park takes you straight to the heart of all that’s best about this great capital city. Renowned for its beautiful garden location beside the Pacific Ocean, it has breathtaking views out to sea. This luxury hotel combines personalised service, exceptional dining and indulgent facilities to create the perfect base from which to explore. Colonial architecture, superb museums with Inca gold and Pre-Columbian antiquities, and glamorous shops, bars and restaurants are all just moments from the hotel.
Belmond Rio Sagrado Resort & Spa:
The Belmond Hotel Rio Sagrado lies among verdurous fields and imposing mountains on the Sacred Urubamba river banks. This truly luxurious hotel looks like an authentic Andean village and is the ideal base to explore the Sacred Valley of the Incas. All the rooms have a large terrace with spectacular views. The hotel features an intimate spa where treatments use the finest local products and where you can feel the serene spirit of the Urubamba River. Two upscale restaurants and a bar complete the offer.
Excursion and Service Details
NOTE: If this Sacred Valley hotel shows low availability, we will use the Tambo del Inka Luxury Collection hotel or the Sol y Luna Villas instead. The three hotels are top class, beautiful and a destination in themselves.
Belmond Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge:
Belmond Sanctuary Lodge is the only hotel located adjacent to the ancient Inca citadel of Machu Picchu. It offers its guests exceptionally easy access from early morning to late afternoon, when most of the day visitors and buses have left. Sit out on a terrace and savour Peruvian cuisine based on produce grown on the Lodge’s own plot: this delightful hideaway is the perfect place to relax and unwind in the shadow of the Lost City. Note: This hotel provides superb services but rooms are small (It was build during the 1970’s by the Peru Governement) We stay one night here.
NOTE: If this Machu Picchu hotel shows low availability on the dates of your choice, we will use the Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo instead. The award-winning Machu Picchu Pueblo is 20 minutes away from the Machu Picchu remains. If we must use this hotel, we will reflect a cost reduction in your final invoice.
Belmond Cusco Palacio Nazarenas:
Set in a tranquil plaza behind Cusco’s main square, this former palace emerged from years of restoration to become the city’s most exclusive hotel. Step past walls of Inca stones and into a cloistered courtyard with an ancient fountain at its heart. Features include a fabulous spa, the city’s first outdoor pool and stylish restaurants serving cutting-edge local cuisine. This intimate urban retreat has just 55 suites, each enriched with oxygen and with its own private bar where guests can create drinks accented with fresh ingredients grown at and around the hotel.
Titilaka Lodge:
Located on a tranquil bay of the Titicaca Lake with some of the most amazing views of the lake, this all inclusive first class lodge has only 18 ample suites (Booking in advance is important). Service is impeccable and all excursions, meals and beverages are included. The lodge also has a Spa, multiple terraces, kayaks and bicycles. Titilaka is a destination in itself that should not to be missed.
The Ship - Delfin I
Our new and refurbished Delfin I take you one step beyond luxury, where comfort and grace combine effortlessly with the wilderness of the Amazon in the most unique and personalize vessel ever to cruise the Amazon River. In a setting of understated elegance and world-class hospitality, this classic River ship features four spacious deluxe suites, all of them with private terraces and two of them with private whirlpool baths. Intimacy and personal attention are the key success to our service.
DELUXE SUITES: Located on the main deck, this two spacious suites of 360 square feet, feature a king size bed, (or separate twins) which are wrapped on 180° panoramic windows from floor to ceiling, mini bar, in-suite seating area with a sofa bed (may be converted into one additional bed), fine Peruvian linens (with a threat counts in hundreds), environmentally friendly amenities, silent A/C units, hot water, hair dryer, safe deposit box and internal communications system. Its private terraces of 320 square feet include private cold-water whirlpool baths, being the first and only River vessel with this feature.
MASTER SUITES: Located on the second deck these two master suites of 340 square feet and a private deck of 320 square feet shares the same comforts as our Deluxe suites but without whirlpool baths; they feature panoramic windows from floor to ceiling and the same amenities and services. The seating area also includes a sofa bed that can be converted into an additional bed.
The ship features a panoramic dining room that offers top class Peruvian cuisine, using many exotic Amazon ingredients. A complete bar (A selection of drinks are free of charge) and a tastefully decorated open air lounge deck complete the common areas of the ship.
Two excursion boats and four tandem kayaks are used to explore the creeks and Rivers of the Amazon Basin in search of wildlife and local culture.
Transport:
All transport is on first class tourist vehicles, properly insured and with professional drivers. While in Cusco, our bus includes a bottle of oxygen. We will also use two trains: The Vistadome service from Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchu and the luxurious Belmond Hiram Bingham train from Machu Picchu to Cusco:
Belmond Hiram Bingham Train
Named after the explorer who rediscovered the Inca citadel, the train has two dining cars, an observation/bar car and a kitchen car. It can carry up to 84 passengers. Feast on a four-course, Andean-inspired menu as you depart from the site of Machu Picchu and head towards Cusco. Treat yourself to a Pisco Sour in the bar carriage before you are ushered to your seat to enjoy a host of Peruvian delights. This award winning luxury train includes not only dinner but open bar, tea service and a series of entertainment activities.
Nasca Lines Planes
We use the most modern fleet of 12 passenger Cessna Grand Caravans that exist in Peru. Our partners follow the highest standards of security and mantenance
When to Go and Weather:
Peru can be enjoyed year round. During the months of late November till early March, there are rains in the Andes (Cusco, Machu Picchu and the Titicaca lake), and it is summer in the Coast (Lima and Nasca Lines). The rains in the Andes are, normally, scattered showers that last up to a couple of hours.
On June 24, Cusco locals celebrate the Inti Raymi, or party of the sun. A very interesting and beautiful event in Cusco. Prices during this festival increase much. If you would like to be part of the Inti Raymi, please let us know well in advance. Surcharges will apply. Other times of the year that could force a price increase include Christmas and New Years Eve.
If unsure about the dates you would like to visit Peru, please call your Travel Agent or us for advice.
Lima and Nasca Lines
It never rains in the coast. The most rain one could get is a little drizzle. During late December, January, February and early March, it is summer. The skies are blue and temperatures warm. During the rest of the year a cloud covers the coast. The Nasca Lines overflight is, normally, not affected by this cloud.
Cusco
It is located at 11200 feet over sea level. It can be quite sunny and dry during the day, cooling down at nights or while under a shade. During late November till early March, scattered showers are common. The rest of the year, blue skies are the norm.
The Titicaca Lake
It is located at 12500 feet. It can be quite sunny and dry during the day, cooling down at nights or while under a shade. During late November till early March, scattered showers are common. The rest of the year, blue skies are the norm.
The Amazon
Located at almost sea level, the Amazon Rainforest is hot and humid. It rains throughout the year, but between late November and early March rains tend to be longer, while during the rest of the year they are short showers.
On late November, the level of the Rivers increase till mid June, when they decrease again up to 40 feet from their highest level. Both times are good for visiting the Amazon. The high water period is great for those who prefer to explore mainly by boat, while during the low water period, those who like to hike in the jungle will have more chances to do it.
90 days before the excursion, all expedition participants will receive a detailed recommended packing list.Chart Credits: http://www.worldweatheronline.com/
Altitude
Lima is located at sea level. There are no concerns about altitude sickness.
Cusco is located at 11200 ft., and Machu Picchu at 7970ft. The excursion itinerary has been planed to reduce to a minimum the possibility of suffering altitude sickness: As soon as you arrive to Cusco, you will be transferred to the Sacred Valley of the Incas (9000ft) and given time to rest, allowing your body adapt to the altitude. You will then continue to the lower altitude of Machu Picchu before returning to Cusco. At that point, most bodies have generated the levels of red blood cells to carry the extra oxygen needed. This route was designed a few decades ago by our founders and after thousands of Guests we can count with our fingers the times when the oxygen bottles in our busses have been used and can report that we never had to evacuate Guests from Cusco due to altitude sickness.
The Titicaca Lake is located at 12500 feet. If you decide to visit this fascinating area, you will do it after your Machu Picchu and Cusco experience, thus, you will be perfectly acclimatized to the altitude at that point.
The Amazon is located almost at sea level. There are no concerns about altitude sickness.
Health
Machu Picchu & Cusco, the Titicaca Lake and the Amazon have limited western-style medical services and access to drugs common in the western world could be difficult. You should bring enough medicines for all the travelling days plus extra for at least 5 days. Carry all your prescription medications in your carry-on bag. Do not pack prescription
medications in your checked bags.
Consult your physician or health care provider for recommendations about health abroad, show them this excursion booklet that includes the kind of activities you will be practicing and the altitudes at which they will occur. Ensure your routine vaccinations are up-to-date. Also, consult the CDC at wwwn.cdc.gov/travel.
No inoculations are required to enter Peru or to return to the US after visiting Peru.
Insurance We highly recommend that you purchase a travel insurance policy that covers trip cancelation, trip interruption, loss and/or delay of luggage, medical emergencies and evacuation and repatriation. For details please contact your Travel Agent or us.
Flights and Luggage
Your international flights are not included in your expedition package. The latest day you should arrive in Lima is the evening of day 1. Please let us know well in advance if you would like us to book extra hotel nights in Lima.
The domestic flights are not included in the price. The prices presented in the prices page of this booklet may vary due to airline price or policies changes. The final price will be charged at the moment the tickets are purchased. If bought in advance, it is most likely that the price will be lower. If bought soon before the expedition begins, the price could be higher.
You may purchase your domestic tickets though your travel agent, directly yourself, or through us. If you would like to purchase them yourself, please let us know and we will send you the ideal available flights for the dates of your trip.
Note that the domestic flights have a restriction of 44 pounds for checked luggage. International carry-on standards apply.
Passport and Visas
Visas are not needed to enter Peru. All you need is a passport valid for 6 months counted since the entry date, with two blank pages.
Money
The Peruvian Nuevo Sol (S/.) is the unit of currency in Peru. It is divided into 100 centimes. Coins are issued in denominations of 5, 10, 10, and 50 cents, as well as 1 and 5 Soles. Banknotes are issued in denominations of 10, 20, 50, 100 and 200. US Dollars are easy to exchange and commonly accepted in Lima, Cusco and in Iquitos. Small denomination bills are preferred and they must new and in crispy conditions. At the time this dossier was written (June 2014), one US$ will buy 3.20 Nuevos Soles. When purchasing souvenirs from Amazon villages, Soles will be needed.
ATM’s are available in Lima and Cusco city. If taking the Titicaca Post-Extension, please be aware that you will not have access to ATM’s.
Visa and Master Card credit cards are accepted in main cities and first class businesses, including all of our hotels.
Travellers’ checks are not usable. Your Master Guides will assist you in exchanging money.
Gratuities
All tips for luggage porters and waiters at restaurants are included. Tips for your Master Guides and Drivers are not included. Gratuities are not mandatory. Despite the last, Guests always ask us about tipping guidelines and the information below should be taken as that, just guidelines:
Cusco Guide: US$ 8.00 to 10.00 per day Cusco Driver: US$ 3.00 to 5.00 per day
In case you decide to tip, they should be given in US Dollars or Soles. Your service providers cannot cash checks or credit cards.
Booking Process
A deposit of US$ 500.00 per Guest is required at the time of booking.
All participants must agree to the Terms and Conditions and release of Liability, and fill up a Guest form that will allow us to serve you better. Signing the agreement and filling up the form is fast and easy and done 100% online.
120 days before the excursion, the final payment is due.
Once the full payment is received, we will mail you a pre departure package that includes an excursion booklet, the itinerary in brief, list of participants, name tags, luggage tags and other related materials.
Throughout the whole process, you will have the assistance of your assigned Luxury Paths Advisor.
Cancellations
Every cancellation must be done in writing, in the form of an email.
If you must cancel your trip (or any portion thereof), a cancellation charge will apply; refunds depend on the timing of the cancellation and are as follows:
- 121 days or more prior to the departure date: US$ 250.00 that can be credited to a future excursion. - 120 days to 61 days prior to the departure date: US$ 1500.00 - 60 days to 0 days prior to the departure date: 100% of the full program cost
If you have any questions or comments,please do not hesitate in contacting your Travel Agent
or us at 888 832 7280.
These excursions use the most upscaleboutique hotels in the country.
Early booking is highly recommended!
To book now just contact your Travel Agent or call us at 888 832 7280
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