Itinerary
Day 1: Fly to Lima, Peru
Fly from London (regional connections
available) to Lima with British Airways. Transfer
to the Casa Andina Premium Miraflores for 2
nights. (N)
Day 2: Lima
Morning tour of Lima, including the colonial
centre and a stop at the historic Cordano
tavern for a local pisco sour. (B)
Day 3: Fly to Cuzco The Sacred Valley
Fly to Cuzco, the ancient capital of the Inca
empire. Transfer to the Sacred Valley, via the
local market in Pisac and Ollantaytambo Inca
fortress. Stay at the Casa Andina Premium
Sacred Valley for 1 night. (B)
Day 4: Machu Picchu
Take the train to Machu Picchu and explore the
spectacular Inca city. Stay at Inkaterra Machu
Picchu Pueblo for 1 night. (B, L, D)
Day 5: Cuzco
Morning at leisure or further explore Machu
Picchu (purchase tickets at time of booking).
In the afternoon, return to Cuzco by train and
stay 2 nights at the Casa Andina Premium
Cuzco. (B)
Day 6: Cuzco
Morning tour of Cuzco and San Blas. Afternoon
at leisure or optional excursions. (B)
Day 7: Luxury train to Puno
Take the Belmond Andean Explorer sleeper
train across the altiplano (high plain) to Puno
on the shores of Lake Titicaca. Enjoy majestic
vistas from the stylish lounge car, stop by the
archaeological site of Raqchi and watch the
sunset at La Raya (the highest point of the
route), where the snowcapped Andes tower
over deep valleys. Dinner and overnight on
board (bunk bed cabin upgrade to a twin-bedded
cabin (enquire for supplements). (B, L, D)
Day 8: Lake Titicaca La Paz, Bolivia
Wake up to see sunrise over Lake Titicaca.
Travel by road to Huatajata in Bolivia visiting
Copacabana and its shrine en route. Discover
the cultural exhibition at the Andean Roots Eco
Village, see how reed boats are constructed
and meet a Kallawaya, a spiritual healer.
Stay overnight at the Inca Utama on the
shores of the lake and observe the southern
constellations from the hotels astronomical
observatory. It is possible to take a hydrofoil from Copacabana to Huatajata and visit the Sun & Moon Islands en route (please enquire for supplements) (B, L)
Day 9: La Paz
After breakfast take a hydrofoil cruise to the
Uros Iruitos floating reed islands and visit
the Quewaya Sustainable Project. Continue
overland to bustling La Paz and take an
afternoon tour of the city, including the
witches market and Moon Valley. Overnight at
the Hotel Europa. (B)
Day 10: Fly to Buenos Aires, Argentina
Fly to Buenos Aires, a city of grand architecture
and European influences. Transfer to the Alvear Art Hotel for 3 nights. (B)
Day 11-12: Buenos Aires
Morning city tour including a visit to the
cathedral, La Boca district and the Recoleta
cemetery. A day at leisure or take optional
excursions. (B)
Day 13: Fly to Iguaz / Iguau
Fly to Iguaz and visit the Brazilian side of the park
for panoramic views of the thundering cataracts.
Return to the Argentinian side and stay for 2
nights at the Gran Melia Iguaz Hotel inside the park. (B)
Day 14: Iguaz
At leisure to explore the various nearby walkways
and viewing platforms on the Argentinian side or
take an optional boat ride on the river below. (B)
Day 15: Fly to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Fly to Rio, set among mountains, tropical
forests and golden beaches. Transfer to the
Copacabana beach for a stay of 2 nights at the
Windsor California (Superior room). Upgrade
to an executive ocean-front room or to the
Belmond Copacabana Palace (enquire for supplements). (B)
Day 16: Rio de Janeiro
Full-day tour of Rio de Janeiro, including
Corcovado and Sugar Loaf mountain. (B)
Days 17-18: Fly to London
At leisure or optional excursions (Windsor
California day room use from £65). Evening
flight to London with British Airways, arriving
the following day. (B) (N)
