Luxury Travel to Peru
The Journey on our Machu Picchu Luxury Tour
Please note that the following itinerary is an example, as all of our journeys are custom-made
Cusco
Upon arrival of your overnight flight, you will be privately escorted to Cusco, the city of the Children of the Sun. You will stay in either the legendary Monasterio Hotel, a monastery that was originally built in 1592 by descendants of the Spanish Conquistadors, or La Casona, a 16-th century manor house, restored as an 11-suite luxury hotel. Start off your experience learning about the fascinating Inca civilization from a renowned scholar. Visit the main sightseeing highlights of the historic city of Cusco, including the Plaza de Armas, the Cathedral, and the Incan “Sun Temple” of Qoricancha. Enjoy the unique opportunity to learn about Andean style and culture as you meet with a local artisan in a silversmith’s workshop. In the evening, you will enjoy exclusive access to a private colonial mansion overlooking the city of Cusco for a special dinner, followed by a private Andean concert by local musicians.
Sacred Valley
Your dedicated personal guide and chauffeur will show you the best of the Sacred Valley. You will explore the impressive ruins of Pisac in the morning, enjoy a gourmet meal in an exclusive hacienda for lunch and take part in a private meditation ceremony performed by a Paco (Andean Shaman) near Inca ruins in the Sacred Valley, which will provide unique insight into the Incas spiritual beliefs. Visit unique, Incan archeological sites such as the terraced ruins of Ollantaytambo, the concentric ruins at Moray and the salt pools at Maras. In the evening, enjoy a private cooking class with an esteemed chef, using the freshest local ingredients to prepare Andean specialties. You will also have the opportunity to meet with the Callanaupa sisters and enjoy a traditional weaving demonstration from the local weaving cooperative. Experience a number of extraordinary activities in the Sacred Valley, including horseback riding, hiking or mountain biking, or simply explore your surroundings on a 4-wheel-drive expedition in the spectacular landscape.
Machu Picchu
It is now time to experience an awe-inspiring train ride along the towering Andes and the Quechua-speaking villages of the Sacred Valley as you travel to Machu Picchu. You will either leave the train at kilometer 104 and hike the last portion of the Inca Trail with your personal guide (passing through the Gate of the Sun) or take the luxurious Hiram Bingham train all the way to Machu Picchu. Discover the spectacular ruins and check-in to the Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge, an exclusive lodge overlooking the ruins and set in its own gardens or the luxurious Inkaterra Machu Picchu Hotel, nestled between steep mountain walls of lush Andean greenery in the valley below the site of Machu Picchu. You will enjoy well-deserved spa treatments and gourmet meals, wander in the ruins, trek to the Temple of the Moon, and, from above the clouds, you will enjoy the surreal vistas of the Andes’ peaks reaching for the sky.
Optional Extensions
You can spend some time in Lima at the start or end of your trip and discover the beautiful historic center of Peru’s capital city. If you have extra time, we recommend combining this trip with some of the other spectacular highlights of Peru. Options include a fascinating excursion into the heart of the fabled Amazon rainforest in Tambopata National Park, a private boat tour on the intense blue waters of Lake Titikaka (the highest navigable lake in the world), a visit to the beautiful “white city” of Arequipa built in the foothills of the Misti Volcano, a flight over the Nazca Lines, or condor spotting in the Colca Canyon. It is also convenient to combine this trip with a stay in Ecuador (Quito and the Galapagos Islands). Ask us for details.
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South America Tour
Luxury Travel to Machu Picchu
 Ever dreamed of a spectacular journey into the past where you can discover the hidden treasures of one of the most fascinating civilizations on Earth? At 8,200 feet above sea level and covering over five square miles, our luxurious Machu Picchu tour will take you to the ruins overlooking a lush rainforest in the heart of the Peruvian Andes. In July 1911, a young North American expedition leader from Yale University, Hiram Bingham, announced that he had found “The lost city of the Incas”. This exceptional site is a remarkable remnant of the Inca Empire at the height of its glory, and the extraordinary harmony between its natural and cultural elements make it a “must-see” place in a lifetime. If you experience the special moments of this South America tour, you will find that luxury travel to Peru will leave no regrets of truly living the history and culture.
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Year-round |
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April > November |
| Minimum Stay |
5 Days |
| Recommended Stay |
5-12 Days |
Price Reference
(7 Days, Private party of 2) |
$8,500 - $10,000*
Per passenger |
Note: Prices will vary based on the specifics of your itinerary. Parties of 4 or more will benefit from lower prices per passenger
What is included
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Luxury accommodation at Monasterio Hotel or La Casona, Sol Y Luna, and Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge or the Inka Terra Machu Picchu Hotel |
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Internal flights |
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Services of a Blue Parallel host and private specialized guides throughout the journey |
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All special events, private guided tours, private excursions, private outdoor activities, spa treatments, entrance fees |
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Continual monitoring of your journey by a Blue Parallel team composed of a personal travel concierge in our offices, and a personal host in each destination. In addition, a “behind the scenes” logistical expert is staffed on each trip in order to monitor every step of the journey. The team is on call 24-hours a day during a trip |
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All transportation |
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Most meals |
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A Blue Parallel customized travel kit that you will receive prior to departure |
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Machu Picchu Luxury Tour
The Highlights
The Discovery
Machu Picchu, the "Lost City of the Incas"
Cusco, "the Navel of the World"
The Inca Trail
The Sacred Valley
Lima
The Luxury
Exclusive hotels, lodges, and hacienda
Gourmet food & wine
Spa treatments
Private vehicles
Personal hosts and guides
The Adventure
Hiking
Mountain biking
Horseback riding
The Convenience
No visa for U.S. and U.K citizens
No vaccinations
Available on short notice
No significant time difference with the
 Eastern United States
Blue Parallel Exclusive
Access to private art collections
Private meditation ceremony with the
Shaman Rufino Turpo
Gourmet meals in private colonial houses
Private weaving demonstration by the
Callanauapa family
Meeting with scholars
Cooking classes with acclaimed local chefs
Meeting with artisans in their workshops
in Cusco or in the Sacred Valley
Private jet services in Peru
Chartering of helicopters and trains
Access to major public buildings for
special receptions
Aerial sightseeing over your favorite
destinations
Reviews
In the Media
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Blue Parallel In the Media
Testimonial
Dear Blue Parallel team, our family had a great trip to Peru with your organization and we found the guides, help and accommodations outstanding."
Shelley and Donald Meltzer, New York
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