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Inca Highlands
USD 5600
JAN-DEC
7 NIGHTS
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We are able to vary the price of this trip considerably, simply by swapping out the lodges that it contains. This is likely to have a very significant effect on the level of polish of the trip, but in all cases it will remain cool and authentic. Make your selection here and the lodges will automatically change in the itinerary below.
USD 5600 per person
This trip includes very cool, well-located and relatively well-priced lodges, suitable for more adventurous, easy-going and outdoorsy travellers.
Trip Summary
Start location : Lima LIM
Lima
01 : Hotel B
Valle Sagrado
02 : Hotel Sol y Luna
03 : Hotel Sol y Luna
04 : Hotel Sol y Luna
Cusco
End location : Cusco CUZ
Lima
Set on the central coast of Peru, Lima is the capital city and the main port of entry for the country. Virtually all travellers end up spending at least one night here. There are some good hotels in the upmarket southern suburbs, some impressive colonial architecture, several superb museums and a seriously trendy food scene.
Day 1
Arrival : Lima Airport LIM
lodge
Hotel B
Hotel B is set in the city of Lima in Peru.
Guest accommodation is in 17 comfortable rooms.
There's also a pleasant roof garden.
Lima is the capital of Peru, set on the central coast.
For centuries Lima was the capital of the vast Spanish territories in South America ...
... and the old centre contains a good deal of impressive architecture.
The quaint fishing village of Pucusana lies just to the south ...
... and makes a great day trip, including a delicious fish lunch ...
... and some impressive marine wildlife.
Back in town, the evening welcomes in flocks of paragliders.
Most people end up staying 1-2 nights in Lima, usually at the front end of a trip.
Valle Sagrado
Set between the Inca capital of Cusco and its primary religious centre at Machu Picchu, Valle Sagrado (Sacred Valley) was the agricultural engine room of the great mountain empire. It’s a lovely place to relax and acclimatise, offering a wide range of historical, cultural and outdoor activities.
Day 2 , 3 , 4
Fly : Lima LIM to Cusco CUZ
lodge
Hotel Sol y Luna
Hotel Sol y Luna is set in the Valle Sagrado area of southeast Peru.
The lodge is centred on an elegant main building, leading out to a swimming pool.
There is also an extensive spa.
Guest accommodation is in 43 detached bungalows, in seven specification levels.
The main dining area is in a separate building.
Valle Sagrado is a rich agricultural area, that was the bread-basket of the Inca Empire.
The village of Pisac lies at the eastern end of the valley.
The place is rich with indigenous culture ...
... and has some impressive Inca ruins.
Moray is thought to have been an experimental Inca laboratory for creating maize cultivars.
Salinas de Maras comprises an ancient network of salt extraction terraces.
The village of Ollayantambo guards the entry to Machu Picchu ...
Above the village there are some very impressive Inca ruins.
Further west the valley closes in ...
... along which it's necessary to catch a train to Machu Picchu.
The Valle Sagrado is a lovely area for hiking, mountain-biking and horseback riding.
The lodge exists to support an extensive charitable school ...
... which guests are very much welcome to visit.
It's also possible to hike and kayak in the mountains high above the valley.
The usual stay duration in the area is 2-4 nights, usually in combination with further nights in Machu Picchu and Cusco.
Cusco
Set high in the Andes Mountains around 700 km southeast of Lima, Cusco is the historic capital of the Inca Empire, a fascinating place to explore, with a remarkable range of historic hotels. It’s also the main point of access for the Valle Sagrado, Machu Picchu and the trekking areas.
Day 5 , 6 , 7
lodge
Antigua Casona San Blas
Antigua Casona San Blas is set in the city of Cusco in the southeast of Peru.
Cusco is set high in the Andes Mountains of Peru.
This ancient Inca capital was conquered by the Spanish in 1532.
The indigenous mountain cultures remain deep-rooted around here.
Both the Incas and the Spanish rebuilt the city on the much more ancient and impressive foundations.
The city really is a delight to explore.
Overlooking Cusco is the hugely impressive ancient citadel of Sasayhuamán ...
... whose close-fitting megalithic stonework is far more impressive than the relatively crude Inca architecture.
Around two hours by road to the west lies Vinicunca, the famous Rainbow Mountain.
Most people spend 2-3 nights exploring the Cusco area.
Day 8
Departure : Cusco CUZ
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