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Machu Picchu & the Andes

Machu Picchu & the Andes, a rail journey with Vacations By Rail

The lost city of Machu Picchu and the treasures of Peru are unveiled in this high-altitude adventure, combining scenic rail journeys with first class hotels.

Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: Lima

    Arrival in the Peruvian capital, Lima

    Arrive in Lima and make your own way to the hotel in Miraflores. Meet the Tour Manager and group for a first dinner together.

    Meals: Dinner

  2. Day 2overnight: Lima

    Discover Lima, the city of conquistadors

    Sightseeing tour of colonial Lima including the Basilica and Convent of San Francisco, Casa de Aliaga and Huaca Huallamarca, with lunch at a local restaurant.

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

  3. Day 3overnight: Arequipa

    To the "White City" of Arequipa

    Short internal flight to Arequipa; lunch of regional cuisine, panoramic views from Carmen Alto Viewpoint, Yanahuara, Plaza de Armas and Compania de Jesus Church.

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

  4. Day 4overnight: Arequipa

    Santa Catalina Monastery and Arequipa at leisure

    Guided tour of the Santa Catalina Monastery complex, then a free afternoon in Arequipa.

    Meals: Breakfast

  5. Day 5overnight: Yanque

    Crossing the pampas to the Colca Canyon

    Coach journey through the Andes via the Pampa Canahuas reserve and mountain viewpoints to Yanque in the Colca Valley, with time at the hot springs.

    Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

  6. Day 6overnight: Yanque

    Admiring the condors of Colca Canyon

    Excursion to the Cruz del Condor viewpoint to see Andean condors, then visits to Coporaque, Chininia and the ruins of Uyo-Uyo.

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

  7. Day 7overnight: Puno

    Into the high plains to Lake Titicaca

    Drive across the Andean plateau (up to 14,700 ft) with a picnic lunch, arriving in Puno on the shores of Lake Titicaca.

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

  8. Day 8overnight: Puno

    Sailing to the floating islands of Titicaca

    Sail to the floating Uros Islands and UNESCO-listed Taquile Island, with lunch in a restaurant.

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

  9. Day 9railovernight: Cusco

    An Andean adventure on the Titicaca Train

    Full-day journey on the PeruRail Titicaca Train from Puno to Cusco, with an Andean lunch and stop at La Raya Pass.

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

  10. Day 10overnight: Cusco

    Sacsayhuaman and Capital of the Inca Empire

    Half-day tour of Cusco's Inca and colonial sites including Qorikancha (Temple of the Sun), Sacsayhuaman fortress and the cathedral.

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

  11. Day 11railovernight: Yucay

    To the lost city of Machu Picchu by rail

    Vistadome Train from Cusco to Aguas Calientes, coach to Machu Picchu for a guided tour, then train to Ollantaytambo and transfer to the Sacred Valley.

    Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

  12. Day 12overnight: Yucay

    Into the Sacred Valley

    Coach excursion to Chinchero for a guided tour, lunch, then a guided tour of Ollantaytambo including the Sun Temple and Princess Baths fountain.

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

  13. Day 13overnight: Cusco

    From the Sacred Valley to Cusco via Pisac

    Explore the Pisac archaeological site and marketplace, then transfer to Cusco for a final dinner.

    Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

  14. Day 14

    Tour conclusion

    Breakfast at the hotel, included transfer to Cusco airport, internal flight to Lima to connect with onward travel home.

    Meals: Breakfast

Included

  • Expertise of a Tour Manager from start to finish
  • 13 nights' 3 & 4-Star hotel accommodation
  • Standard Class rail travel on local rail networks
  • All rail and coach travel throughout your tour
  • All internal flights
  • Breakfast each day, 8 lunches, 4 dinners
  • All guided tours and excursions

Not included

  • Cancellation & Travel Insurance (not included but can be arranged)
  • Flights and Airport transfers not included

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