Luxury travel to Peru

The Journey on our Machu Picchu Tour

Please note that the following is only a suggestion as all of our luxury adventure travel journeys are custom-made

Cusco
Upon arrival of your overnight flight, you will be privately escorted to Cusco, the city of the Children of the Sun. You will stay in the legendary Monasterio Hotel, a monastery that was originally built in 1592 by descendants of the Spanish Conquistadors. The monastery was given the royal seal of approval in 1692 and was converted into a luxury hotel in 1995. Your personal guide will give you a comprehensive introduction to the Inca civilization and will then take you to the most remarkable attractions the city of Cusco and its surroundings have to offer, including a visit to the Sacsayhuaman ruins where you will take part in a private meditation ceremony.

Sacred Valley
Your dedicated personal guide and chauffeur will show you the best of the Sacred Valley. You will explore the impressive ruins of Pisac in the morning, enjoy a gourmet meal in an exclusive hacienda for lunch and discover the imposing Ollantaytambo ruins in the afternoon. You will then have the option of experiencing a number of extraordinary activities in the Sacred Valley. Whether you enjoy horseback riding, hiking or mountain biking, or whether you simply wish to explore your surroundings on a 4-wheel-drive expedition, you will be overwhelmed by the sheer beauty of the landscape.

Machu Picchu
It is now time to experience an awe-inspiring train ride along the towering Andes and the Quechua-speaking villages of the Sacred Valley as you travel to Machu Picchu. You will either leave the train at kilometer 104 and hike the last portion of the Inca Trail with your personal guide (passing through the Gate of the Sun) or take the luxurious Hiram Bingham train all the way to Machu Picchu. Discover the spectacular ruins and check-in to the Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge, an exclusive lodge overlooking the ruins and set in its own gardens or the luxurious Inkaterra Machu Picchu Hotel, nestled between steep mountain walls of lush Andean greenery in the valley below the site of Machu Picchu. You will enjoy well-deserved spa treatments and gourmet meals, wander in the ruins, trek to the Temple of the Moon, and, from above the clouds, you will enjoy the surreal vistas of the Andes’ peaks reaching for the sky.

Optional Extensions
You can spend some time in Lima at the start or end of your trip and discover the beautiful historic center of Peru’s capital city. If you have extra time, we recommend combining this trip with some of the other spectacular highlights of Peru. Options include condor spotting in the Colca Canyon, a visit to the beautiful “white city” of Arequipa built in the foothills of the Misti Volcano, a private boat tour on the intense blue waters of Lake Titikaka (the highest navigable lake in the world), a flight over the Nazca Lines, or a fascinating excursion into the heart of the fabled Amazon rainforest in Tambopata National Park. It is also convenient to combine this trip with a stay in Ecuador (Quito and the Galapagos Islands). Ask us for details.

South America Tour

Travel to Machu Picchu

Ever dreamed of a spectacular journey into the past where you can discover the hidden treasures of one of the most fascinating civilizations on Earth? At 8,200 feet above sea level and covering over five square miles, our luxurious Machu Picchu tour will take you to the ruins overlooking a lush rainforest in the heart of the Peruvian Andes. In July 1911, a young North American expedition leader from Yale University, Hiram Bingham, announced that he had found “The lost city of the Incas”. This exceptional site is a remarkable remnant of the Inca Empire at the height of its glory, and the extraordinary harmony between its natural and cultural elements make it a “must-see” place in a lifetime. If you experience the special moments of this South America tour, you will find that luxury travel to Peru will leave no regrets of truly living the history and culture.

		Luxury accommodation at Monasterio Hotel, Sol Y Luna, and Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge or the Inka Terra Machu Picchu Hotel
		Internal flights
		Services of a Blue Parallel host and private specialized guides throughout the journey
		All special events, private guided tours, private excursions, private outdoor activities, spa treatments, entrance fees
		All transportation
		Most meals
		A personal cellular phone operating on destination
		A Blue Parallel customized travel kit that you will receive prior to departure

Machu Picchu tour

The Highlights

The Discovery
 Machu Picchu, the "Lost City of the Incas"
 Cusco, "the Navel of the World"
 The Inca Trail
 The Sacred Valley
 Lima

The Luxury
 Exclusive hotels, lodges, and hacienda
 Gourmet food & wine
 Spa treatments
 Private vehicles
 Personal hosts and guides

The Adventure
 Hiking
 Mountain biking
 Horseback riding

The Convenience
 No visa for U.S. and U.K citizens
 No vaccinations
 Available on short notice
 No significant time difference with the
Eastern United States
 Private cellular phone operating on
destination

Blue Parallel Exclusive
 Access to private art collections
 Private meditation ceremony with the
  Shaman Rufino Turpo
 Gourmet meals in private colonial houses
 Private weaving demonstration by the
  Callanauapa family
 Private jet services in Peru
 Chartering of helicopters and trains
 Access to major public buildings for
  special receptions
 Aerial sightseeing over your favorite
  destinations