PERU'S FINEST | 10 NIGHTS

Highlights of Lima & the Larco Museum

Lima’s rich history and vibrant culture unfold before you on this immersive journey through the city’s most captivating sights. With an expert guide tailoring the experience to your interests, explore archaeological wonders, colonial treasures, world-class museums, and striking public art. Take in breathtaking city views at the most photogenic spots before enjoying a leisurely lunch at a restaurant of your choice. In the afternoon, step into the renowned Larco Museum, where over 45,000 artifacts chronologically narrate Peru’s ancient civilizations. Don’t miss the intriguing Erotic Hall, home to the museum’s most fascinating and unexpected collection.

Allow at least an hour to explore the museum and seven hours for the full experience.

Visit Maras & Moray

Set in the peaceful pastures of the Sacred Valley lie several enormous circular, terraced depressions in the earth, whose purpose remains uncertain. Although their crop circle-like appearance invites otherworldly hypotheses, we think these unusual Inca ruins were actually a sophisticated crop laboratory designed to study the optimum growing conditions for different species. Continue on to the salt mines of Maras, where seeing the locals mine for salt by hand is truly a unique experience. You will have the option to buy some salt directly from the source, supporting the local economy and making an excellent souvenir. 

Please allow approximately four hours for the entire experience.

Explore Machu Picchu

Meet your guide at the exit of the train station or in the lobby of your hotel for a short walk to the bus station and a 20-minute bus ride up to Machu Picchu Citadel (elevation: 8,000 ft. – 2,432 m.a.s.l.). Scratching the surface of the heavens from its place atop the grandest of mountaintop pedestals, it is easy to lose yourself in the mystique and grandeur of this enigmatic citadel. Soak in the energy and atmosphere of one of the most significant archeological sites on the planet while your guide helps you uncover the secrets behind key areas of interest such as the Sun Dial, the Guard House, the Sacred Plaza and the Temple of the Sun.

Please allow approximately three hours for the guided route and four hours for the entire experience | You must show your passport in order to be allowed to enter Machu Picchu Citadel.

Visite as Ruínas de Pisac e o Mercado de Calca

Dirija-se às alturas de Pisac, onde você visitará primeiro as ruínas, uma cidade muito importante durante o período Inca e o único sítio Inca, além de Machu Picchu, com um relógio solar de pedra. Você aprenderá sobre a história e os templos e estruturas mais interessantes, enquanto desfruta de vistas deslumbrantes das inúmeras terras agrícolas que descem até o Rio Urubamba e o Vale Sagrado.

Em seguida, continue para a tradicional cidade andina de Calca, localizada à sombra das montanhas orientais do Vale Sagrado. Aqui, o mercado da cidade está repleto de comércio e barracas vendendo produtos locais e estrangeiros, como frutas, vegetais, ervas, batatas, flores, etc.

Por favor, reserve aproximadamente quatro horas para toda a experiência.

Highlights of Cusco and San Blas

Explore a city renowned for its captivating architecture and vibrant local culture, earning it UNESCO World Heritage status. In Cusco, Spanish walls and rooftops blend seamlessly with Inca foundations, creating an illusion of harmony that contrasts with the city's complex and conflict-ridden past.

As you stroll through the historic center, your guide will share insights and stories about the plazas, churches, and landmarks surrounding the Main Square. Then, continue to San Blas, Cusco’s historic arts district, where Inca traditions and Spanish influences shaped a legacy of religious art that once spread across South America during the colonial era.

Please allow approximately three hours for the entire experience.