Train to Machu Picchu - Peru
A stunning group rail tour
Introduction
Machu Picchu is perhaps the most breathtaking archaeological site in the world. Yet Peru also offers a wealth of other magnificent ancient, colonial and scenic sights.
Board the train for an adventure of a lifetime. Staying in good hotels with great character and with some free time to relax, this tour reveals Peru’s many wonders, including Cuzco and Arequipa, the Colca Canyon, Lake Titicaca and, of course, Machu Picchu.
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Highlights
Stay overnight at Machu Picchu
Visit the oldest private colonial mansion in Lima
Spot majestic condors in Colca Canyon
Scenic train journey across the altiplano & overnight aboard the luxury Belmond Andean Explorer
Stay in 4- & 5-star accommodation
Small group size – average 16 people (max 26)
Whats Included?
4- & 5-star accommodation
Direct international flights with British Airways
Internal flights
Flexible – extensions, room and flight upgrades available
Small group size – average 16 people (max 26)
Transfers in air-conditioned vehicles
Experienced local tour manager
14 breakfasts, 7 lunches, two dinners
Guided sightseeing and entrance fees
Porterage at airports and stations
Inti Raymi+, Easter and Christmas departures
Itinerary
Fly from London (regional connections available) to Lima with British Airways and transfer to the Casa Andina Premium Miraflores for two nights. (N)
Fly over the Andes to Arequipa, a city of white buildings and colonnaded plazas, surrounded by the dramatic landscape of ice-capped volcanoes. Stay at the Costa del Sol Wyndham for two nights. (B)
Drive into the Andes towards Colca Canyon (approx four hours, partly on unpaved roads, with stops en route). The scenery is breathtaking, with the terraces of the Colca valley and herds of llamas scattered around. Overnight at Aranwa Colca. (B, L)
Early morning excursion to Condor’s Cross, where magnificent condors can be seen flying over the canyon. Visit the town of Maca, famed for its pre-Columbian textiles, and continue by road to Puno and Lake Titicaca (approx six hours). Stay two nights at the GHL Hotel Lago Titicaca on the shore of the lake. (B, L)
Disembark the train and travel by road to the indigenous village of Chinchero to see its Inca terraces and a traditional weaving demonstration. Continue to the Sacred Valley and stay two nights at Casa Andina Premium Sacred Valley. (B, L)
Morning at leisure or further explore Machu Picchu (purchase ticket at time of booking). Return to Cuzco by rail and transfer to the Casa Andina Premium Cuzco for three nights. (B)
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