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Peru - The Land of Incas, Canyons & Condors

From £3,995 per person

Peru

This once in a lifetime journey is the perfect choice for couples who love to pack in some serious sight-seeing but also want time to relax in some gorgeous hotels. On this honeymoon you combine luxurious boutique style accommodation, privately guided sightseeing and top-notch experiences like the Orient Express Hiram Bingham train journey to Machu Picchu. The charming colonial town of Arequipa and the spectacular Colca Canyon with its iconic condors are not to be missed, and the city of Cuzco is a cultural delight with markets, museums and Inca ruins. Peru is a wonderful honeymoon destination and we can tailor-make itineraries to suit every couple's specific tastes.

Itinerary

On this trip you will visit:

Cuzco
Lima & Surrounds
Machu Picchu
Sacred Valley

Day 1

UK - Lima

On arrival, you will be met and and transferred to your hotel, where you'll receive a daily itinerary and a Welcome VIP kit. Overnight at Country Club Lima.

Accommodation: Country Club Lima

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Day 2

Lima

The day starts with a visit to Lima’s downtown area, where you will visit the Plaza Mayor. Here you'll visit the Government Palace, the Cathedral, the Archbishop's Palace and the City Hall. You will also see a historic convent that is an icon of colonial architecture.Your trip continues to the modern residential suburb of San Isidro and to downtown Miraflores, where you will enjoy spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean.

Finally, you will be driven to Larco Museum, where you'll find the largest private collection of pre-Columbian art that belonged to the Peruvian archeologist Rafael Larco Herrera. This collection comprises around 45 thousand unique pieces of gold, silver, ceramics, textiles, stone and wood. Enjoy lunch by the Gardens of Café del Museo and overnight at Country Club Lima.

Day 3

Lima - Colca Canyon

Transfer to the airport to catch your very early flight to Arequipa. On arrival you set off on a tour into the famous Colca Canyon. Leaving Arequipa you will drive through the Aguada Blanca National Reserve where herds of grazing llamas and alpacas punctuate the plains. The trip continues to Mollepunko, where the Colca Canyon with its green valleys and Andean terraces begins. You pass through a little town named Callalli and see its amazing rock formations that look like medieval castles. A stop is made en route for a picnic lunch where you'll have some awe-inspiring views of the valley. Overnight at the luxurious Las Casitas del Colca.

Accommodation: Las Casitas del Colca

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Day 4

Colca Canyon

After an early breakfast you leave for 'Condor Cross', which is the best place for breathtaking views of the Colca Canyon and if there’s a clear sky, you're likely to see the majestic flight of a Condor, the largest bird in the world. Afterwards, you’ll visit the Hanging Tombs at Choquetico before continuing onto the towns of Maca, Achola and Yanque and its lovely white church. In the afternoon, 'a la carte' activities in the Colca Canyon can be enjoyed. Las Casitas del Colca is a haven of peace and tranquility, and this luxurious spa hotel lies in one of world´s most amazing environments. Overnight at Las Casitas del Colca.

Day 5

Colca Canyon

After breakfast, you'll leave to the lovely typical town of Coporaque, stopping in Chivay for lunch and then make your way back to Arequipa via Patapampa and its 'Volcanoes Lookout'. Overnight at the Casa Andina Private Collection which was once the Arequipa 'Mint House'.

Accommodation: Casa Andina Private Collection Arequipa

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Day 6

Arequipa - Sacred Valley

Today you transfer to the airport to take your flight to Cuzco. Once at your hotel you are free to explore at leisure, with time to relax and acclimatise to the altitude. Rio Sagrado by Orient Express is a wonderful hotel in a lovely setting beside to the river.

Day 7

Sacred Valley

Early in the morning, you will be taken to Ollantaytambo, an Inca vestige of a military, religious and agricultural centre. This fortress is located in the highest part of the mountain, with a spectacular view of the town. Afterwards, your private trip continues to the beautiful town of Pisac, famous for its typical and colorful handicraft market. You'll lunch at the Wayra Ranch where you can enjoy a Paso Horse Exhibition and Marinera dancers along with a traditional meal.

Day 8

Sacred Valley - Machu Picchu

In the morning, you will be privately driven to the station in Ollantaytambo to take the Vistadome train ride to Aguas Calientes. Enjoy the spectacular views from the panoramic windows. On arrival to Aguas Calientes you'lll be transported by bus to the citadel of Machu Picchu for a privately guided tour. Overnight at the Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo where dinner is included.

Accommodation: Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel

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Day 9

Machu Picchu - Cuzco

Today you will have the morning to enjoy a second visit of the archaeological sites at your own pace, and then, you take the Hiram Bingham train to return to Poroy with land transfer to Cuzco. Overnight at the small, intimate La Casona.

Accommodation: Inkaterra La Casona

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Day 10

Cuzco

Today you will explore this amazing colonial city built on the foundations of the Inca palaces. Your tour starts with the visit the Koricancha or Temple of the Sun with Inca’s amazing masonry, the Arm’s Square and the Cathedral with its elaborate and delicate carved woodworks, altars and paintings. Then you'll be driven to the Incan fortress of Sacsayhuaman, to the temple of Kenko and to Tambomachay, also known as the Baths of the Inca.

Day 11

Cuzco - UK

Transfer to the airport for your return flight to the UK via Lima where you will have access to the VIP lounge.

Price guides 2013/2014

From £3,995 per person, including flights

Honeymoon includes:

VIP meet and greet and document pack on arrival
Private airport transfers throughout
2 nights accommodation at Country Club Lima including breakfast
Private Lima city tour including Larco Museum
2 nights accommodation at Las Casitas del Colca including breakfast
Two days of touring at Colca Canyon
1 night accommodation at Casa Andina Private Collection Arequipa including breakfast
Full day tour to Ollantaytambo, Pisac Market and lunch
Panoramic VistadomeTrain to Machu Picchu
1 night accommodation at Inkaterra Machu Picchu including breakfast and dinner
Guided private tour of Machu Picchu
Hiram Bingham Train from Machu Picchu
2 nights accommodation at Inkaterra La Casona Boutique Hotel including breakfast
Cuzco city tour

Price inlcudes flights, but please call us with your travel dates for the best available flight prices at that time.

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Casa Andina Private Collection Arequipa

Arequipa & Colca Canyon, Peru

Casa Andina Private Collection Arequipa Restored to its original grandeur, this colonial mansion is one of the finest hotels in Arequipa’s historic centre, and is as much living museum as it is hotel. Inhabiting the...

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Country Club Lima

Lima & Surrounds, Peru

Country Club Lima is situated in the fashionable residential and shopping area of San Isidro, 15 minutes from Lima city centre, where the embassies and golf club are located.This 5 star hotel is set in a colonial style property...

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Inkaterra La Casona

Cuzco, Peru

Inkaterra La Casona is a new boutique style property in the heart of Cuzco offering an elegant fusion of colonial and Inca culture.The striking 16th century manor house, built over the Palace of Inca Manco Capac, has been...

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Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel

Machu Picchu, Peru

Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel Located in Aguas Calientes, just steps from the train station and in the valley immediately below Machu Picchu (15 minute bus ride away), this hotel is set in 12 acres of private tropical...

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Las Casitas del Colca

Arequipa & Colca Canyon, Peru

Las Casitas del Colca In the midst of the remote, Colca Valley, is a truly luxurious hotel managed by the Orient Express Hotel group. Las Casitas del Colca has 20 pretty casitas (small houses) which are tastefully decorated...

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