Sacred Peaks and Valleys
The Incan capital of Cuzco, along with colonial Spanish art and architecture throughout the valley, and of course, the ancient Incan sites from the fantastic ruins of Pisca to the magnificent Sun Gate at Machu Picchu. Along the way, you’ll meet interesting people: from a traditional Peruvian hat maker to a tile maker and charming fabric weavers. All tours and hikes are lead by local experts.
B&R’s newest way to travel! This itinerary is one of our new locally-supported, private trips. They use the hallmarks that we’re known for: great hotels, friendly and talented local guides plus memorable experiences but it’s just your group and on the dates that work best for you.
Trip Details
Moderate to Challenging
Lima to Lima
8 Days / 7 Nights
Price per person from: $5,995
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Best Time to Visit
- Jan
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Day by Day
Arrive at the Miraflores Park Hotel in vibrant Lima for a night of exploring the city or well-deserved rest.
Catch a short flight from Lima to Cuzco to embark on an exploration of the capital of the Incas and admire its colonial Spanish architecture and flawless Incan stonework with a local guide.
Drive along the Southern Valley of Cuzco, stopping in the artisan communities of Pinipampa and San Salvador. Later, hike to the Inca ruins and relax for the evening.
Today, you'll ride Peruvian Paso horses over the breathtaking snow-covered mountain peaks and through the Andean villages of Maras and Moray.
Board a Vistadome train to unforgettable Machu Picchu; one of the most spectacular journeys in the world. Explore the site as the sun sets, one of the most beautiful moments in the sanctuary.
Take an optional hike up to the Sun Gate, Huayna Picchu or the Temple of the Moon. Later, take a dinner-time ride on the famous Hiram Bingham train through the Sacred Valley.
Explore the bustling central market and take a cooking class in Qolqampata before dinner, and later drive to Sacsayhuaman, the ruling palace of the Inca.
Depart Cuzco for Lima, where you’ll connect through to your flight home.
Hotels
Miraflores Park Hotel, Lima
Set in one of Lima’s most fashionable areas, the Miraflores Park Hotel takes you straight to the heart of all that's best about this great capital city. Renowned for its beautiful garden location beside the Pacific Ocean, it has breathtaking views out to sea. Colonial architecture, superb museums with Inca gold and Pre-Columbian antiquities, and glamorous shops, bars and restaurants are all just moments from the hotel. View hotel website »
La Casona, Cusco
This colonial manor house (perhaps the first Spanish, construction in Cusco) is centrally located on an Incan settlement near Cusco’s present-day main square. Eleven suites surround a sumptuous courtyard, where the patina of time is tastefully preserved. View hote website »
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. View hotel website »
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. View hotel website »
Activity Level
Moderate to Challenging
This trip is rated Moderate to Challenging. Daily walks and hikes range from 3-6 kilometers (1.9 – 3.7 miles) along cobbled city streets, grassy terraced hillsides and the winding footpaths of the Inca Trail. You may find that the effects of the altitude will make the walks require more effort than they would at lower elevations. The activities on this trip are geared for children 6 years old and up. If you will be travelling with smaller children, let us know and we can revise the itinerary to suit your group.
Gear
Sacred Peaks and Valleys
The Incan capital of Cuzco, along with colonial Spanish art and architecture throughout the valley, and of course, the ancient Incan sites from the fantastic ruins of Pisca to the magnificent Sun Gate at Machu Picchu. Along the way, you’ll meet interesting people: from a traditional Peruvian hat maker to a tile maker and charming fabric weavers. All tours and hikes are lead by local experts.
B&R’s newest way to travel! This itinerary is one of our new locally-supported, private trips. They use the hallmarks that we’re known for: great hotels, friendly and talented local guides plus memorable experiences but it’s just your group and on the dates that work best for you.
What's Included
- All accommodations on a shared twin/double room basis
- Most meals, including wine
- All entrance fees and tours
- All transfers and baggage handling
- All internal flights
- All the local experts and specialists
- Services of a local guide(s)
- All special events and on-trip surprises
- All gratuities to porters, drivers, restaurants and other service staff
At Your Service
We take pride in choosing guides who are not only exceptional travelling companions, but who’ll go far beyond the call of duty to ensure an unforgettable experience.
Notes from the Road
- In Peru, New Friends & New ExperiencesWhether you’re a seasoned globetrotter or making your inaugural trek, touching down for the first time in a new country, especially one in which you don’t know a soul, can be a little daunting. That’s why having a local friend …
- Chef Q&A:Brisa DeneumostierWhen Brisa Deneumostier’s parents named her after the wind (brisa means breeze in Spanish), their choice in moniker proved both pretty and prescient. Named for the breeze, Brisa Deneumostier is no stranger to wanderlust. The Peruvian chef and wellnes … …
- Peruvian RetreatsWhen it comes to Peru, we could no doubt commit a reservoir of ink to describing the transcendent site that is Machu Picchu and no less for the Sacred Valley of the Incas, where we devote three days to strolling …
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