Train to Machu Picchu (Luxury)
Train to Machu Picchu (Luxury)
Train to Machu Picchu (Luxury)
16 Days Starting in Lima and ending in Cusco, Peru
Visiting: Lima, Arequipa, Colca Canyon, Lake Titicaca, Puno, Cusco, Chinchero, Sacred Valley, Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu, London
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Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
12 - 18
Age range:
-99
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Tour Overview
Machu Picchu is perhaps the most breathtaking archaeological site in the world. Yet Peru also offers a wealth of other magnificent ancient, colonial and scenic sights. Staying in good hotels with great character and with some free time to relax, this tour reveals Peru’s many wonders, including Cuzco and Arequipa, the Colca Canyon, Lake Titicaca and, of course, Machu Picchu. ** The 29 March 2023 departure will spend Easter Sunday at Machu Picchu & Cuzco. The 27 March 2024 departure will spend Easter Sunday at Colca Canyon.**
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Fly To Lima
Location: Lima
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Country Club Lima Hotel
Meals Included: No Meals
Fly from London (regional connections available) to Lima and transfer to the Country Club Lima Hotel.
Day 2 : Lima
Location: Lima
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Country Club Lima Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Take a morning city tour, including Casa Aliaga, the oldest colonial mansion in Lima, and the architectural masterpiece of San Francisco monastery.
Day 3 : Fly To Arequipa
Location: Arequipa
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Wyndham Costa del Sol Arequipa
Meals Included: Breakfast
Fly over the Andes to Arequipa, a city of white buildings and colonnaded plazas, surrounded by the dramatic landscape of ice-capped volcanoes. Stay at the Costa del Sol Wyndham for 2 nights.
Day 4 : Arequipa
Location: Arequipa
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Wyndham Costa del Sol Arequipa
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Full-day city tour, including the beautiful Santa Catalina convent, which dates from the 16th century, and the Juanita Mummy Museum.
Day 5 : Colca Canyon
Location: Colca Canyon
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Las Casitas, A Belmond Hotel, Colca Canyon
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Drive into the Andes towards Colca Canyon (approx 4 hours, partly on unpaved roads, with stops en route). The scenery is breathtaking, with the terraces of the Colca Valley and herds of llamas scattered around. Overnight at Belmond Las Casitas.
Day 6 : Lake Titicaca
Location: Lake Titicaca
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: GHL Hotel Lago Titicaca
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Early morning excursion to Condor's Cross, to see magnificent condors flying over the canyon. Visit the town of Maca, famed for its pre-Columbian textiles, and continue by road to Puno and Lake Titicaca (approx 6 hours). Stay 2 nights at the GHL Hotel Lago Titicaca on the shore of the lake.
Day 7 : Lake Titicaca
Location: Lake Titicaca
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: GHL Hotel Lago Titicaca
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Take a full-day tour of the floating Uros reed islands and Taquile Island.
Day 8 : Luxury Train Puno To Cuzco
Location: Puno, Cusco
Accommodation: Overnight on the Belmond Andean Explorer train
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Take the stylish Belmond Andean Explorer train to Cuzco. Relax over lunch or with a pisco sour in the observation car as you pass through gentle rolling Andean plains where vicuñas and alpacas may be seen. Dinner and overnight on board (bunk-bed cabin). Upgrade to a twin-bed cabin from £125 per person.
Day 9 : Chinchero - Sacred Valley
Location: Chinchero, Sacred Valley
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Inkaterra Hacienda Urubamba
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Disembark the train and travel by road to the indigenous village of Chinchero to see its Inca terraces and a traditional weaving demonstration. Continue to the Sacred Valley and stay 2 nights at Inkaterra Hacienda Urubamba.
Day 10 : Sacred Valley
Location: Sacred Valley
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Inkaterra Hacienda Urubamba
Meals Included: Breakfast
Half-day visit to the Inca fortress at Ollantaytambo, an astounding feat of construction and ingenuity. Afternoon at leisure. (B)
Day 11 : Machu Picchu
Location: Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Sumaq Machu Picchu Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Drive to Ollanta and take the Vistadome train to Machu Picchu. Tour the spectacular ruins and stay overnight at the Sumaq Machu Picchu Hotel*.
*Upgrade to Belmond Sanctuary Lodge from £325, subject to availability.
Day 12 : Cuzco
Location: Cusco
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Palacio del Inka, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Cuzco
Meals Included: Breakfast
Morning at leisure or further explore Machu Picchu (purchase ticket at time of booking). Return to Cuzco by rail and transfer to the Palacio del Inka for 3 nights.
Day 13 : Cuzco
Location: Cusco
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Palacio del Inka, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Cuzco
Meals Included: Breakfast
Half-day tour of the Inca capital including the San Blas district, the cathedral and the extraordinary Temple of the Sun at Koricancha.
Day 14 : Cuzco
Location: Cusco
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Palacio del Inka, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Cuzco
Meals Included: Breakfast
Day at leisure, or take an optional excursion to the Pre-Columbian Art Museum, Awanacancha llama farm or the ruins of Sacsayhuaman before your farewell dinner that evening.
Day 15 : Fly To London Via Lima
Location: Lima, London
Accommodation: Fly to London
Meals Included: Breakfast
Fly to London via Lima with British Airways, arriving the next day.
Day 16 : Arrive London
Location: London
Meals Included: No Meals
Arrive London
What's Included
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4- & 5-star accommodation
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International flights with British Airways
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Internal flights
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Flexible - extensions, room & flight upgrades available
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Transfers in air-conditioned vehicles
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Experienced local tour manager
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14 breakfasts, 7 lunches & 2 dinners
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Guided sightseeing & entrance fees
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Porterage at airports & stations
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Inti Raymi & Easter departures
What's Not Included
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Insurance
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Optional
Check out our Q&As
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Can Cox & Kings arrange my visa?
We cannot arrange your visa but we can recommend a reputable visa assistance company who can help with your application. Please contact your tour consultant for details.
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Are flights included in this tour?
All prices for Cox & Kings holidays include international flights, except where indicated. For all destinations, you may be able to arrange your own flights. If you wish to do so, the cost will be deducted from the tour price.
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What is the maximum group size?
All Cox & Kings group tours have a maximum group size of 18 and average just 14 guests. Travelling in such a small group allows you to make stronger and deeper connections with fellow travellers.
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Why do I have to pay more for my holiday if I am a single traveller?
Most hotels around the world charge more per person for a single occupancy room than for a shared twin room, because the cost of maintaining a room for one person can be almost as high as it is for two. In addition, many single occupancy rooms are the same as twin / double rooms.
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes. We only work with passionate local guides who have a firm grasp of English – so they can answer all your questions and offer invaluable insight into your destination.
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Are all entrance fees included in the price?
Yes. Quoted prices include all entrance fees.
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What happens if a group doesn’t make its minimum required number of passengers?
If a group tour does not reach its minimum numbers, we will either offer for you to take your holiday on a private basis (which may involve a supplement), or you will be fully refunded.
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What is the difference between a 'single' supplement and 'sole' supplement?
A 'single' traveller is someone occupying a single room while travelling with one or more other people, for example a single person travelling on a group tour. A 'sole' traveller is someone travelling on their own. As a single traveller on a group tour (except those in the SoloTravellers collection), please check the single supplement price. If you wish to add an extension to that tour, please th
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When will I get my tickets?
Travel documents will be sent approximately two weeks prior to departure (third party suppliers' policies may vary), unless your booking is made within six weeks of departure, in which case final documents will be sent as soon as possible.
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When do I need to pay my final balance?
Final payment must be made no less than 75 days before departure.
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What are the four tour categories?
***LUXURY These are our most comfortable tours and will usually feature 5-star deluxe accommodation throughout*** ***SUPERIOR Most Cox & Kings tours fall under this category and are based in 4- or 5-star accommodation where available, or the best alternative elsewhere*** ***STANDARD Simpler in emphasis, these itineraries typically feature 4-star or good 3-star accommodation throughout, or the best alternative elsewhere*** ***DISCOVERY Best suited to the hardier traveller, these tours typically include some quite basic accommodation, possibly longer and rougher road journeys and, in some cases, more strenuous activities, such as trekking***
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Do your prices include flights?
All prices for Cox & Kings holidays include international flights, except where indicated. Australasia and Canada holidays do not include international flights so that you may benefit from the best prices at the time you choose to book, taking advantage of major seasonal variations and short term special offers. For all destinations, you may be able to arrange your own flights. If you wish to do
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What is a non-exclusive escorted group tour?
The vast majority of our group tours are exclusive to Cox & Kings clients. However, there are a few exceptions where holidaymakers who booked their tour with another travel company travel in the group.
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When will I get a detailed itinerary?
If you are travelling on a group tour, you will receive a detailed itinerary with your travel pack. If travelling on a private basis, you will receive your detailed itinerary with your confirmation invoice.
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Do I need inoculations?
Many of our destinations have recommended health precautions, which you can read about in our regional documents and health pages. However, we recommend that you contact your doctor who will be able to give you professional advice, arrange any vaccinations and give advice on malaria protection. Alternatively, visit the NHS website for more information.
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What happens if a group tour does not reach its minimum numbers? Will it be cancelled?
If a group tour does not reach its minimum numbers, we will either offer for you to take your holiday on a private basis (which may involve a supplement), or you will be fully refunded.
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Low Deposit
Cox & Kings requires a minimum deposit of 15% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 75 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of cox & kings charges.
Up to 75 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 74 days before tour starts: Forfeit 30% of booking price.
At 59 days before tour starts: Forfeit 60% of booking price.
At 29 days before tour starts: Forfeit 90% of booking price.
At 14 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
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