Surf in Lima
Challenge yourself to a private surfing lesson off the coasts of Miraflores and Barranco.
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From zip-lining and biking to surfing and off-the-beaten-track trekking, this unique Peruvian journey offers an insight into the nation’s adventuresome spirit.
Key Highlights of this Itinerary
The Sacred Valley
Explore the Sacred Valley, perhaps travelling over it on a series of zip lines.
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Hiram Bingham Train
Dance and dine between Machu Picchu and Cusco on Belmond’s iconic Orient Express.
Mountain Pods
Sleep in perspex pods that hang from the mountainside in the Sacred Valley.
Why we like it
This action-packed journey through Peru encompasses the highlights of Lima, the Sacred Valley, Cusco and Machu Picchu, but explores them in a much more adventurous way. Packed full of unique experiences, not least sleeping in a hanging mountain pod and riding Belmond’s iconic luxury Machu Picchu train, this itinerary showcases the best of the colourful country while leaving plenty or room for personalisation.
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Days 1-2
Lima
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Day 3
Lima - Cusco - Sacred Valley
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Days 4-6
Sacred Valley
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Day 7
Sacred Valley - Machu Picchu
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Day 8
Machu Picchu - Cusco
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Days 9-11
Cusco
Days 1-2
Lima
Have a private surfing lesson off the coast of Miraflores and Barranco.
Day 3
Lima - Cusco - Sacred Valley
Days 4-6
Sacred Valley
Sleep in perspex pods that hang from the mountainside in the Sacred Valley.
Day 7
Sacred Valley - Machu Picchu
Day 8
Machu Picchu - Cusco
Dance and dine between Machu Picchu and Cusco on Belmond’s iconic luxury train.
Days 9-11
Cusco
Spend time in the Inca capital of Cusco, a lively colonial city set around a main plaza.
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Explore the Sacred Valley
Visit the isolated weaving villages, local markets and Inca ruins of the Sacred Valley, trying your hand at Peruvian cooking or making a ceramic cup using local techniques and designs. Take a trip to a local children’s school, jump on an Andean horse, raft the mighty Urubamba River or test your balance on a stand-up paddle board. Jump on a mountain bike for a ride through Andean villages to see traditional farming methods still in use against the backdrop of glaciated mountains, and make visits to salt terraces.
Sleep in a Mountain Capsule
Climb 400 metres up a rock face in the Sacred Valley using a series of pathways and ladders to reach the Skylodge, a transparent capsule that hangs on the side of the rock face. Settle in to watch the sunset, eat a tasty meal cooked by your guide and tuck up for an incredible night under the stars high up in the Sacred Valley. The next day, witness the sunrise from a unique perspective that few visitors see before descending back to the valley floor on an exhilarating series of zip wires.
Visit Machu Picchu
Visit the magnificent citadel of Machu Picchu perched high above the cloud forest, touring the UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its intricate Inca stonework. Indisputably a wonder of the world it is an almost unfathomable achievement of human culture and architecture and the very definition of ‘must see’. Serious climbers can reach the top of Huayna Picchu, the steep mountain overlooking Machu Picchu.
Journey on the Hiram Bingham Train
Travel on Belmond’s iconic Hiram Bingham train, named after the American explorer who made public the existence of Machu Picchu. Walk through the beautiful 1920s Pullman carriages that are furnished in polished wood and brass, and sit down for one of the world’s most unique and scenic dinners in the luxurious dining car.
Experience Cusco
Spend time in the Inca capital of Cusco, a lively colonial city set around a main plaza to learn about the mysterious legends of the empire. Head to a hilltop artists’ studio to peruse delicately painted ceramics, photograph the friendly alpacas, and take a traditional cooking class inside the Pre-Columbian Art Museum of Cusco. Blend your own infusion of mango, coca leaf or hot pepper Pisco Sour, then sit back and listen to live music for the rest of the evening.
Suggestion: Galapagos Islands Extension
Consider flying out to the remote and remarkable Galapagos Islands, the pristine archipelago that can be explored during eye-opening sailing voyages or through carefully planned island-hopping trips. For up close and personal encounters with fearless sea lions, penguins, tortoises, sharks, blue-footed boobies and marine iguanas (to name very few), these islands are unmissable and combine beautifully with an adventure in Peru.