Peru Walking ~ Butterfield and Robinson · Biking and Walking Since 1966

Activity Level: M-C
Start / Finish: Cusco / Cusco

Machu Picchu Found

Once the largest empire in pre-Colombian America, the Incas vanished into history with barely a trace. Peru has that effect on people; don’t be surprised if, once you’ve found the Lost City of Machu Picchu, you lose yourself a little, too. You can’t help but be captivated by the beauty and mystique of this place, perched—invisible to the world—among the Andean peaks some 2,000 feet above the Urubamba River. Be advised that this trip does include some moderate time travel as we walk the ruins of the Sacred Valley and hike the cloud forests of the Inca Trail. Unwinding behind a pisco sour at dusk after a picnic on top of the world? Transcendent.

NOTE: Please book well in advance for this trip to ensure your place on the Inca Trail hike to Machu Picchu. B&R must purchase tickets in advance of the hike, often 120+ days prior to the trip’s departure date.

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Day 1 Explore the colourful markets of colonial Cusco
Day 2 Wind down the day with a special afternoon ceremony with a local paco, guardian of Inca religious traditions
Day 3 Walk among the salt terraces and mountain villages of the Sacred Valley of the Incas
Day 4 Wander the cobblestone streets of Ollantaytambo, or venture up to the ruins at Pumamarca
Day 5 Journey into the Andes aboard an Orient Express train
Day 6 Awake atop Machu Picchu at the luxurious Sanctuary Lodge, then tour the ruins with an expert local guide
Day 7 Stay in a 300-year-old monastery and eat at an authentic hacienda
Day 8 Breakfast and ratu kama in Cusco


		Hotel Monasterio, Cusco Situated in the heart of the city’s old district, this 16thC monastery has been converted into a deluxe hotel, surrounded by Inca walls and Spanish colonial architecture, with beautiful inner courtyards. The Gregorian music, vaulted ceilings, and roaring fireplace make the hotel lounge a particularly enchanting setting for enjoying a cup of tea.
		Sol y Luna Lodge, Urubamba Sol y Luna blends Old World charm with the tranquility of the Sacred Valley. Our hosts, Marie-Helene and Franz, have made Peru their home since the early 1990s. The stylish bungalow-style cottages on this intimate property are all thoughtfully decorated with local ceramics and indigenous woods. The hotel is surrounded by lovely gardens and features a fully equipped spa.
		Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge, Machu Picchu The Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge embodies the three truths held sacred by the ancient Incas: “Location, location, location.” But besides being the only hotel in the lost city’s citadel, just a three-minute walk from the main ruins, this exclusive retreat also scores high on what B&R holds sacred: it’s been refurbished by the Orient Express group; its services are unequalled in the valley; and at 2,500 m (8,200 ft.), it has breathtaking llama’s-eye views.

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