MACHU PICCHU & THE AMAZON

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1 MACHU PICCHU & THE AMAZON Peru LONDON OFFICE +44 (0) NEW YORK OFFICE +1 (646) HONG KONG OFFICE DUBAI OFFICE SINGAPORE OFFICE INDIA OFFICE LOS ANGELES OFFICE AUSTRALIA OFFICE +61 (0)

2 OVERVIEW Whether you are exploring the great Inca Fortresses or climbing Machu Picchu you are guaranteed to stumble across a melting pot of culture and wonder. This trip is designed for those longing to unravel history and learn about new cultures. Each moment of your journey has been carefully constructed to ensure that you get to experience the mystical offerings of this majestic country. You ll end your trip on a truly spectacular adventure, aboard the M/V Aqua, sailing along the largest tributaries of the Amazon (including the mighty Amazon itself) taking in the stunning scenery. DAYS 1-3 Lima - 2 Nights at Miraflores Park Hotel Begin your journey in the city of Lima, Home to the Plaza Mayor, a World Heritage site by UNESCO, which has been dubbed the City of Kings by locals and visitors. After visiting the beautiful Cathedral and the Governments Palace you will quickly see why. You will be treated to a private lunch at Casa Garcia Alvarado where a historical and beautiful dining experience awaits. On your second day you will be whisked, by car, through the stunning landscape of the Sacred Valley of the Incas, a lush agricultural region supplying much of the City with its produce. On your return get up close and personal with llamas, alpacas and even the rare and precious vicuña. For those who want to unwind back at the hotel there is plenty to do, from cooking classes and yoga to rejuvenating treatments at the Spa, Milflores Park Hotel has it covered. DAYS 3-7 Sacred Valley - 3 Nights at Rio Sagrado Set on the banks of the Urubamba Rivere, Hotel Rio Sagrado is a beautiful setting to continue your Peruvian adventure. Spend the day at Wayra Ranch, where you will enjoy lunch with Peruvian Paso Horses, be privy to traditional dance demonstrations and learn how to weave in Nilda Callañaupa s Textile Workshop. With so much to do in this beautiful location you are spoilt for choice with activities. You can choose to simply enjoy shopping for pottery or visit the Inca fortresses and sacred areas in the Urubamba Valley. Once settled you can board the Vistadome train from the Rio Sagrado hotel station to Machu Picchu where a late morning arrival gives you time to begin your explorations of this breath-taking Incan citadel. Accompanied by your guide you will explore the city s ruins and feel the pulse of the lives that were lived there. Finally, bringing your trip here to stunning heights, you will be whisked to

3 Machu Picchu for sunrise, something which people of strong spirituality believe to be the highlight of a visit to Machu Picchu. There are many different options to explore these beautiful trails, be sure to investigate which route is best for you before you go. DAYS 6-8 Cuzco - 2 Nights at Palacio Nazerenas Explore the mystical capital of the Inca Empire, a city shrouded in monuments, historical relics, myths and legends. A must stop for every visitor to Peru. Discover Andean culture and daily life with a visit to Cusco s central market, a fascinating atmosphere with a dazzling display of local products. Continue to the Cathedral; a church of Triumph built on the hilltop of Kiswarkancha (the Inka Wiracocha s Palace). A truly majestic experience! Follow this with a visit to Coricancha, a temple once dedicated to sun worship and with walls said to be sheathed in gold and silver, as well as containing images of the gods of thunder and Wiracochas and mummified bodies of Inca rulers, you will not be disappointed. Finish your day of site seeing by heading to Sacsayhuaman where you can enjoy a wonderful panoramic view of Cusco. DAYS Nights aboard M/V Aqua On the 8th day of this beautiful trip wake up (in your oversized suite) on board the M/V Aqua and see the sun rise over the majestic Amazon River. There is nothing quite like witnessing first-hand the wonder that the Amazon holds. This 130 foot long luxury cruise ship was custom built to not only offer incredible comfort but also to sail perfectly along the Amazon River. From a River Exploration and Fishing Trip at Charo Lake to a jungle walk in the primary forest, you will be mesmerised by the variety of wildlife and plants at your fingertips. Whether it be spotting the rare grey and pink freshwater dolphins or seeing the world s largest aquatic plant bloom you are sure to see some of the greatest spectacles of the Southern Hemisphere. Skirting past the edges of the vast Pacaya-Samiria Reserve, a flooded forest covering five million acres at the headwaters of the Amazon basin you be in no doubt about the majesty of the Amazon River. For a truly unique experience, be sure to go to Puerto Prado native village, where you will get to know the hospitable Cocama Indians. They will share their culture, traditions, and folklore with you and you will have the opportunity to purchase some of their original folk art and crafts. QT INSIDER Whether you are exploring the great Inca Fortresses or climbing Machu Picchu you are guaranteed to stumble across a melting pot of culture and wonder.

4 This trip is designed for those longing to unravel history and learn about new cultures. Each moment of your journey has been carefully constructed to ensure that you get to experience the mystical offerings of this majestic country. You ll end your trip on a truly spectacular adventure, aboard the M/V Aqua, sailing along the largest tributaries of the Amazon (including the mighty Amazon itself) taking in the stunning scenery. 11 days/ 10 nights from GBP / based on 2 people BEST TIME TO TRAVEL January February March April May June July August September October November December

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