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Luxury Christmas Tour to Machu Picchu 2024 - Option 2

A luxury tour of Peru during Christmas time combining Machu Picchu, Cuzco, Arequipa and the Colca Canyon. With luxury 5 star hotels and the Hiram Bingham train, this is a tour de force of luxury travel through the Inca heartland.
Cuzco - Sacred Valley - Machu Picchu - Arequipa - Colca Canyon
12 days / 11 nights.

Option 1: Luxury Christmas in Machu Picchu 1
Option 3: Luxury Christmas in Machu Picchu 3
Luxury Christmas Tour to Machu Picchu 2024 - Option 2
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ITINERARY
December 21: Lima

Arrival in Lima. Reception and transfer to the hotel, the Miraflores Park or Country Club Hotel.

Miraflores Park Plaza Hotel  or  Country Club Hotel

December 22: Lima (B & L)

After breakfast, private city tour of modern and colonial Lima, declared a UNESCO world heritage site in 1991. The tour includes a visit to the Cathedral, Main Square, San Francisco Convent and its Catacombs, and the residential areas of San Isidro and Miraflores. Lunch at the Rosa Nautica Restaurant. After lunch, a visit to the Gold Museum. Originally from a private collection, the museum houses numerous gold, silver and copper artefacts from several pre-Hispanic cultures. The most precious piece in the collection is the solid gold Tumi (ceremonial knife) belonging to the Lambayeque culture (350AD). Return to your hotel. Free evening.

Meals: B, L

December 23: Lima - Cuzco (B)

After breakfast, flight to Cuzco. Reception and transfer to the Monasterio hotel. Free day at leisure to acclimatize to the altitude.

Meals: B

December 24: Machu Picchu (B, Br & D)

Ride on the luxurious Hiram Bingham train to Aguas Calientes. Brunch will be served on board before a guided visit of the most spectacular ancient city in the world with your Hiram Bingham guide. This fabulous city contains houses, temples, warehouses, a large central square; and all connected by narrow roads and steps that are surrounded by terraces cut into the mountain side. After the tour, free time to enjoy this spiritual wonder. Opportunity for a guided trek (approx 1 hour) up to the sungate (Intipunku), which is a part of the Inca Trail, for a magical view of the sanctuary or alternatively an unguided climb to the top of Wayna Picchu, with a magnificent view of the whole Sanctuary (recommended for fit individuals only). Accommodation and dinner at the Sanctuary Lodge Hotel.

Sanctuary Lodge Hotel   |  Meals: B, Br & D

December 25: Machu Picchu - Cuzco (B & L)

Opportunity to return to the sanctuary for a more personal appreciation of the Eighth wonder of the world. Christmas lunch at the Sanctuary Lodge Hotel located in front of Machu Picchu. Return in the afternoon by Executive train to Ollantaytambo and transfer to you hotel in Cuzco, the Monasterio.

Monasterio Hotel   |  Meals: B, L

December 26: Cuzco (B & D)

Today, a private guided visit of the four ruins nearby; the Sacsayhuaman Fortress overlooking the city of Cuzco, a pre Inca architectural masterpiece; Kenko, a rock sanctuary whose main attraction is the monolithic altar representing a puma, the red Fortress of Puca-Pucara and Tambomachay, a beautiful fountain fed by a spring forming a series of basins continue to the city of Cuzco; the Main Square, the Cathedral and the Koricancha or Temple of the Sun. Dinner and folkloric show in the evening at your hotel.

Meals: B, D

December 27: Cuzco - Sacred Valley (B & L)

Private full-day excursion to Urubamba, the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Visit the village of Pisac, founded during Colonial times. On Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays the Indians barter their products, and artisans from all over the area sell their woven alpaca wool blankets and ponchos, engraved gourds, antique reproductions and jewellery. On Sundays, it is also the meeting place for the local Mayors of the region, who come dressed in their traditional costumes, to attend morning mass. After buffet lunch at, a visit to Ollantaytambo, the only Inca town which is still inhabited. Explore the ruins above Ollantaytambo before returning to Cuzco via the traditional market town of Chinchero. Return

Meals: B, L

December 28: Cuzco - Arequipa (B)

Free morning in Cuzco for some last minute shopping or wandering around the streets and visit some of the churches which your tourist ticket will allow entrance. Transfer to the airport at midday for the afternoon flight to Arequipa, the most beautiful city in Peru. After the 45 minute flight, transfer to your, the Casa Andina Private Collection. Free evening.
Wander around this beautiful city and enjoy some local cuisine, renowned as amongst the best in Peru.

Meals: B

December 29: Arequipa - Colca Canyon (B, L & D)

After breakfast, we depart Arequipa and drive through some wonderful scenery past the Salinas and Aguada Blanca. This natural habitat has been protected since 1971 as many endangered species of flora and fauna inhabit the area; such as guanacos, vicuñas and over 70 species of bird. We continue the journey towards the Colca canyon, witnessing groups of wild alpacas and vicuñas before first ascending and then descending into Chivay, the main town of the Colca canyon. Stop for lunch before arriving to your hotel, the Casitas Del Colca, set in the very foot of the valley. Enjoy the evening on your own.

Meals: B, L & D

December 30: Colca Canyon (B, L & D)

After breakfast, enjoy a variety of activities today, choose from yoga, fishing, cookery classes, trekking in the canyon or just enjoying the spa facilities. All meals included.

Meals: B, L & D

December 31: Colca Canyon - Arequipa (B, L & D)

An early start to visit the Colca canyon, the second deepest canyon in the world (the deepest canyon lies only a few kilometres from here). We shall witness the incredible pre-Inca terracing all along the valley before arriving to the cruz del condor in order to see the huge condor; the world's largest flying bird. We shall also visit some small towns in the area, witnessing life as it must have looked several hundred years ago before returning to Arequipa. Overnight accommodation at the hotel of your choice. Dinner.

Meals: B, L & D

January 1: Arequipa - Lima (B)

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for the return flight to Lima and your return flight home

Meals: B

End of our services.

Luxury Christmas in Machu Picchu Itinerary Overview:
December 21. Lima
December 22. Lima (B & L)
December 23. Lima - Cuzco (B)
December 24. Machu Picchu (B, Br & D)
December 25. Machu Picchu - Cuzco (B & L)
December 26. Cuzco (B & D)
December 27. Cuzco - Sacred Valley (B & L)
December 28. Cuzco - Arequipa (B)
December 29. Arequipa - Colca Canyon (B, L & D)
December 30. Colca Canyon (B, L & D)
December 31. Colca Canyon - Arequipa (B, L & D)
January 1. Arequipa - Lima (B)
End of our services.
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WHAT IS INCLUDED / NOT INCLUDED
Our Price Includes:
  • Accommodation in double rooms at selected hotels with private bathroom, including breakfast
  • Flight tickets: Lima - Cuzco, Cuzco - Arequipa - Lima
  • All transfers, tours and excursions as per itinerary with local English speaking guides in private service except Machu Picchu which is with your fellow Hiram Bingham travelers and Colca canyon
  • All meals as per itinerary
  • Train tickets: Cusco - Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu) in Hiram Bingham class and return to Ollantaytambo in Executive Class
  • All entrance fees
Our price does not include:
  • International air tickets and associated taxes
  • Meals not specified on the itinerary
  • Airport taxes
  • Personal expenses such as telephone bills, laundry expenses, beverages, etc
  • Insurance against theft, loss, illness and/or accident
  • Baggage porterage and other extras not specified
OUR LUXURY HOTELS SELECTION
Luxury Christmas Tour to Machu Picchu 2024 - Option 2 - 12 days / 11 nights.

Luxury Christmas Tour to Machu Picchu 2024 - Option 2

Cuzco - Sacred Valley - Machu Picchu - Arequipa - Colca Canyon
12 days / 11 nights.

For current availability contact us at info@amazingperu.com and we will send you the relevant trip dossier along with a 90 day fixed quote, terms and conditions. Please bear in mind that significant price reductions are available for groups.

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