Machu Picchu, Cusco & Hiram Bingham Train

Debarking the ship, you’ll be shown to your Buenos Aires hotel. Check in before setting out to experience Argentina’s capital city – often called ‘The Paris of South America.’ You’ll explore glamorous neighborhoods and trendy streets; visit the city’s famous cemetery; and enjoy close looks at signature landmarks, including the Pink House and Metropolitan Cathedral. Make a special stop in San Telmo, where Buenos Aires’ first settlements existed and where the Porteño aristocracy’s history still echoes. Enjoy a traditional Argentinian lunch at a local restaurant before returning to the hotel. Relax. or set back out on your own – the afternoon is all yours.

At 03:00 hrs, head to the airport to catch your flight to Lima, Peru (a box breakfast will be requested) before connecting to the short flight to Cusco – the launch point for your Incan adventure. Upon arrival in Cusco, a city set more than 11,000 feet above sea level, you’ll be transferred to Cusco, where you will enjoy a Gourmet Lunch at your hotel. Afternoon, at leisure. Dinner at MAP Café Restaurant.

Your expedition begins with a visit to the Moray Ruins, an Incan agricultural site. This system of circular terraces winds 490 feet below the viewpoint and stands as a testament to Incan ingenuity. From here, you’ll embrace Peruvian culture at the workshop of a local hat maker, who’s crafted an incredible 600,000 hats by hand. Enjoy a picnic lunch beneath the Andes at picturesque Huaypo Lagoon before visiting the village of Chinchero. This small town is known for its vibrant textiles, and you’ll visit the workshop of Nilda Callañaupa, who is committed to preserving the ancestral art. Return to your hotel for dinner and plenty of stories to share.

Machu Picchu is a panoramic train ride away. First, however, you’ll visit one of the last remaining Incan towns, Ollantaytambo, and its archeological complex that once welcomed royal delegations. Learn about the history of the site before boarding the famed Hiram Bingham Train. Relax on the rumbling ride across the Andes Mountains. Enjoy a delicious lunch on board before arriving at the town of Aguas Calientes. From here, set off on a private expedition to the ruins. Prepare to be astounded by the genius, fascinated by the mysteries, and awed by the natural setting in which the Incas chose to erect their great city. A bit later, re-board the Hiram Bingham Train for the ride back to Ollanta Station, complete with a gourmet dinner and open bar. Arrive to the station and transfer to Cusco´s City for a well-earned night’s sleep. Please note: From January to March the Hiram Bingham Train will depart or arrive from/to Ollanta Station because the rainy season.

A day to discover the Cusco’s highlights. You’ll visit the bustling San Pedro Market, a kaleidoscope of aromas, flavors, and Andean traditions. Spend some time rubbing elbows with the locals before continuing to the Fortress of Sacsayhuaman, a colossal structure of enormous stones fitted together with uncanny precision. You’ll also visit the Qoricancha Temple, dedicated to the Sun God. It’s said that during Incan times the interior walls were entirely covered in gold. Next, pay a visit to Cusco Cathedral, home to priceless paintings from the Cusco School of the 17th and 18th centuries. Afterwards, enjoy a typical lunch at Limo restaurant before catching your flight back to Lima.

Awaken to breakfast at your Lima. Say farewell to new friends before heading to the airport to catch your outbound flight.