ANDEAN FUSION
8 days/7 nights
ITINERARY:
Day 1
Upon arrival in Lima, transfers will be provided to the
exclusive Miraflores Park Hotel, located in Miraflores, a
residential area with incredible ocean views; enjoy welcome
drinks upon arrival. You will then be escorted to a magnificent
ocean view executive suite, for a one-night stay. Spend the rest
of the day at leisure.
Day 2
This morning after enjoying breakfast you will be
transferred to the airport, where you will take a one-hour
flight to Cusco. On arrival, we have arranged reception and
transfer to the Hotel Monasterio, the hallowed colonial San
Antonio Abad Seminary, built more than 300 years ago, where you
will be welcomed with a comforting cup of hot coca tea. After
freshening up, you will be introduced to your tour consultant.
We will continue our trip to the Sacred Valley where you will
have a choice to stay at either the Sol y Luna or the Casa
Andina private collection hotels for two nights. Either one of
these exclusive hotels is the perfect place to discover the
Sacred Valley and its wonders. Upon arrival lunch will be served
at the hotel. Later on this afternoon, concentrate in your
surroundings and focus all your energy into a yoga session in
Wilka Tika or Ollantaytambo or you may choose to indulge in a
luxurious spa treatment to enliven your senses and replenish
your spirit. This evening enjoy dinner at the hotel.
Day 3
Today you have the choice of embarking into a full day
adventure biking in Chincheros or exploring the Moray terraces,
the Maras Salt pans and Chincheros. Experience the city of
Chincheros, which still keeps the infrastructure of a typical
Inca town. On Sunday’s enjoy the arts and crafts of a typical
Andean market that showcases unique souvenirs from the area; and
experience the old barter system still used by its vendors and
buyers. Afterwards, enjoy a specially prepared barbecue lunch
amongst superb Andean surroundings. Enjoy the rest of the
afternoon at leisure. Transfers have been arranged to take you
to your hotel. Back at your hotel taste the remarkable regional
cuisine in a fantastic a la carte dinner.
Day 4
Early morning transfer will be arranged to the Ollaytantambo
train station to travel to the Inka trail’s Entrance Point via
the Vistadome train. The train will arrive at km 104 where we
will embark on a six-hour walk to Machu Picchu. This is a taste
of what the entire Inca Trail is like; a journey that makes us
marvel at the intellectual and spiritual grandeur of the Inca
civilization. We will have a hiker’s lunch en route. On our way
we will discover the enigmatic ruins of Wiñay Wayna. Upon
arrival check-in for a one-night stay at the Machu Picchu
Sanctuary Lodge located in a privileged area right at the
entrance to this magnificent site. Thereafter get ready to start
the two-hour tour around one of the most outstanding
archaeological wonders of the world. Upon returning to the hotel
enjoy an exquisite afternoon "English style tea" with an
assortment of fresh and hot drinks, petit fours and mini snacks.
Afterwards indulge in a replenishing massage session. This
evening dinner will be served at Tampu; the lodge’s signature
restaurant.
Day 5
Enjoy a magnificent dawn from this advantaged location and
get ready to embark on different activities such as climbing up
the Wayna Picchu or perhaps strolling through the hotel’s lush
orchid gardens. Have lunch at the lodge’s signature restaurant,
Tampu. We have arranged an afternoon transfer to the Aguas
Calientes’ train station to travel to Cusco via the luxurious
Hiram Bingham train. Enjoy a sophisticated gourmet dinner on
board. Upon arrival at Poroy, a private transfer will await to
take you back to the Hotel Monasterio, for a two-night stay in a
deluxe oxygen enriched room.
Day 6
Enjoy this morning at leisure. Later on, this afternoon, a
light lunch will be served in the historical courtyard at the
hotel Monasterio. After lunch we will take a private transfer to
the Sacsayhuaman fortress located 1.24 miles north to the city
of Cusco. This 3000 acres sanctuary was built by the Incas with
massive stones that fit perfectly with each other. The mystical
fortress measures approximately 360 meters long and has doors,
galleries and towers strategically located. We will then take a
guided walking tour to the city of Cusco, as well as a tour of
the city, including the Cathedral and Qoricancha; the Temple of
the Sun. This evening experience and unforgettable moments at
the hotel’s signature restaurant, Illariy, enjoying a
three-course candle-light dinner with soft music and the
restaurants’ signature cuisine.
Day 7
Morning transfer to the airport has been organized for you
to board your 320 Airbus Lan Peru flight back to Lima, where a
ocean view executive suite has been prepared at the Miraflores
Park Hotel for a one-night stay. In the afternoon enjoy a visit
to Mari Solari’s private art collection and continue on a
personalized shopping tour in the bohemian and romantic district
of Barranco; with its antique republican constructions and artsy
shops. Or you may indulge in to a luxurious massage. Later on,
this evening dine in at La Poissonnerie, the hotel’s signature
restaurant, or enjoy dining around in Lima in a selection of
restaurants we recommend .
Day 8
After enjoying breakfast a transfer to the airport has been
organized; upon arrival you will be greeted by a member of our
staff who will assist you with your travel arrangements before
you take your International flight back.
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