Joan Newton
JB Luxury Escapes
Mystical Peru
Sep 28, 2027 to Oct 6, 2027
Peru
September 28 - october 6, 2027
Mystical Peru
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DAY 1 Depart the USA: Depart the USA on a flight to Lima, Peru. With a late evening arrival, the Mayflower Cruises & Tours representative will meet you at the airport, walk you to the hotel, located at the airport, and assist with check-in procedures.
DAY 2 Lima – Cusco – Sacred Valley: Following breakfast, the Mayflower representative will meet you at the hotel and bring you to the check-in counters at the airport for a morning flight to Cusco. Upon arrival in Cusco, meet your local guide and begin your Peruvian adventure. En route to the Urubamba Valley, visit an Andean textile center whose people work to keep the traditions of Incan textile art alive. Learn about the dyeing techniques used to create the brilliant colors, and the instruments that have been used for hundreds of years in the weaving process of these products. Continuing through the Sacred Valley of the Urubamba, visit Pisac Market and enjoy the colorful ambiance as the artisans proudly display their handicrafts. Stroll through the marketplace and pick up some handmade souvenirs! Arrive at the hotel this evening and enjoy the included dinner. Meals: B, D
DAY 3 Sacred Valley: Cultural immersion continues with a visit to the rural community of Misminay to sample daily life. A traditional welcome with music and dance is provided by your hosts, dressed in local attire. Interact with the villagers, visit their homes, experience the traditional “blessing of the earth”, see how ancient techniques and tools are still used in agriculture and cooking. Help prepare a typical Andean sauce, using traditional methods, and enjoy this, along with other local specialties, for lunch.
Continue to the village of Ollantay tambo – consistently inhabited since the 13th century, it once served as a country retreat for Inca royalty. While strolling through this ancient village of cobblestone streets and adobe buildings, your guide provides the history of the Inca’s planning with the grid-formation and irrigation channels. Remnants of these feats, along with the visible ruins of the massive fortress and stone terraces built into the hillside, provide a sense of time standing still. It remains evident the inhabitants still live by customs and traditions inherited from their ancestors. After a full day of touring, return to the hotel for an evening at leisure. Meals: B, L
- DAY 4 Sacred Valley – Machu Picchu: This morning, it’s ‘all aboard’ a scenic train on your journey from the Sacred Valley to Aguas Calientes, home of Machu Picchu. Changing landscape surrounds as you travel from Andean highlands to the beginning of the jungle before arriving in Aguas Calientes. For centuries, Machu Picchu has remained a mystery, holding onto its secrets. Journey to the “Lost City of the Incas” and uncover the mystery of this ancient citadel as Machu Picchu wraps its magical spell around you. Perched high on an isolated mountaintop, this citadel in the clouds is a UNESCO World Heritage Site featuring an intricate complex of stone stairs, ruins and tunnels. Your guide will walk you through this amazing archaeological site and provide history and lore that is sure to leave you in awe. During the excursion, lunch will be provided at a local restaurant. After exploring Machu Picchu, return to the hotel in town before the included dinner. Meals: B, L, D
- DAY 5 Aguas Calientes – Cusco: Enjoy a morning at leisure before an early afternoon departure by train to Ollantaytambo where the coach will be waiting to take you to Cusco, the Imperial City and archaeological capital of South America. Once the capital of the Inca Empire, Cusco sets the stage, taking you back in time to when the glorious Incas ruled. Meal: B
- DAY 6 Cusco: The day begins with a guided tour as you follow the trail of the Incas. Admire the finest examples of Inca history and architecture and take in the panorama of dramatic mountains and spectacular canyons. Cobbled streets and plazas feature both colonial and religious landmarks. Visit the Plaza de Armas, the cathedral, and the Santo Domingo Church built on the foundations of the Inca temple Koricancha and dedicated to the Sun God. The entire valley is filled with architectural wonders around every vista! Continue to Sacsayhuaman, a gigantic walled city and monumental former royal fortress. This former ceremonial compound is a magnificent example of Inca military power and boasts an amazing panoramic view of Cusco. After the excursion, the afternoon is at leisure before an included dinner with entertainment at a local restaurant. Meals: B, D
- DAY 7 Cusco – Puno: This morning, transfer to the airport in Cusco to board the short flight to Puno, home of Lake Titicaca – the largest lake in South America. Your adventure begins with a picnic lunch on the shores of the lake, surrounded by an amazing landscape. Afterwards, a guided excursion to the Sillustani Tombs enlightens you about the history of this pre- Incan burial ground. See the circular, stone “funeral towers” on the plateau, built by the Colla Tribe over 3,000 years ago, surrounded by the scenic beauty of the Umayo Lagoon. Continue to the hotel, on the shores of Lake Titicaca, for an evening at leisure. Meals: B, L DAY 8 Lake Titicaca: Journey by motorboat to explore islands along beautiful Lake Titicaca and meet local inhabitants. See how daily life varies from the Quechua-speaking natives of Taquile Island to the Uros people inhabiting the “floating islands” handmade by “Totora” – a living reed of the papyrus family. Discover their traditions and art forms, passed down through the generations, in everything from social systems to unique hand-weaving techniques. While visiting the peninsula of Chucuito, enjoy a magnificent view of the lake while having lunch. Return to the hotel for a final evening at leisure. Meals: B, L DAY 9 Puno – Lima – USA: It’s time to return to Lima for the final day of touring. After a morning flight and included lunch, a panoramic tour showcases the main sites of the historical center of this capital city. The tour concludes at the airport for your homebound flights. Flights should depart after 10:00pm. Meals: B, L
- DAY 8 Lake Titicaca: Journey by motorboat to explore islands along beautiful Lake Titicaca and meet local inhabitants. See how daily life varies from the Quechua-speaking natives of Taquile Island to the Uros people inhabiting the “floating islands” handmade by “Totora” – a living reed of the papyrus family. Discover their traditions and art forms, passed down through the generations, in everything from social systems to unique hand-weaving techniques. While visiting the peninsula of Chucuito, enjoy a magnificent view of the lake while having lunch. Return to the hotel for a final evening at leisure.
Meals: B, L
- DAY 9 Puno – Lima – USA: It’s time to return to Lima for the final day of touring. After a morning flight and included lunch, a panoramic tour showcases the main sites of the historical center of this capital city. The tour concludes at the airport for your homebound flights. Flights should depart after 10:00pm. Meals: B, L
- International Air unless selected
- Travel Insurance (Strongly recommend)
- Meals not stated
Casa Andina Premium, Sacred Valley
Hotel Sumaq, Machu Picchu, Aguas Calientes
Sumaq Machu PiccShu Hotel invites you to enjoy a purposeful journey where nature, culture and conscious luxury meet. We are a Virtuoso hotel located at the foot of the Machu Picchu Sanctuary, inspired by the millenary Peruvian traditions that fuses a contemporary Andean style with a personalized service that celebrates authentic hospitality. Here you will enjoy innovative Peruvian cuisine that reinterprets native flavor with creativity.
Hilton Garden Inn, Cusco, Peru
Hilton Garden Inn is a stunning hotel. The courtyard, alcoves and conservatory are beautiful and restful. Take in hillside views near iconic Cusco attractions – the Centro Historico de Cusco, Cusco Cathedral, and Plaza de Armas.
Sonesta Posada, Puno
On the shores of Lake Titicaca, you can enjoy the warm hospitality that characterizes us. Sonesta Hotel Puno, in Peru, offers you a unique environment, surrounded by beauty and tranquility, to contemplate the wonderful landscape offered by the highest navigable lake in the world; its spacious rooms, restaurant, bar, terrace other environments.
Travel Notes
- Traveling abroad requires a passport valid for six months beyond the travel dates. Your passport should not expire before October 13, 2026.
- All prices are based on the rates of exchange in effect at the time of price quotation. In the event that the US dollar devalues, prices may increase accordingly. Your final invoice will reflect any changes resulting from currency devaluation.
TRAVEL INSURANCE:
Missing a vacation is bad enough. Losing the money you paid for your vacation is even worse. Trip insurance is therefore highly recommended.
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TERMS & POLICIES:
- Making reservations for this package signifies your acceptance of our terms and conditions.
- All of your deposits to JB Luxury Escapes are non-refundable and non-transferrable.
Reservations must be made in your full name as it appears on your passport. - Late payment of $250 per person is required after final due date. All late payment requests must be approved by management before the final payment deadline on your account.
You are responsible to keep JB Luxury Escapes informed of email address changes as this is our primary way of communication.
Cancellation policy:
Cancellation Charges Without Traveler’s Protection Plan (TPP)
• 91 days or more Deposit Amount
• 90 to 45 days prior 20% of tour cost
• 44 to 15 day prior 30% of tour cost
• 14 to 1 day prior 50% of tour cost
• Day 1 of departure 100% of tour cost
or early departure from tour
• No refund on unused portions of the tour
Exclusions: JB Luxury Escapes reserves the right to alter its refund and cancellation policy when a substantial amount of cancellation or postponement of travel is attributable to: conditions resulting from an act of God, natural or man-made disaster, fire, government action, civil disorder, war, hostilities between nations, or unavailability of transportation through no fault of JB Luxury Escapes