PRE- & POST-CRUISE EXTENSION
Machu Picchu & Cusco
An eight-day Peruvian immersion connecting Lima, the Sacred Valley, and Machu Picchu, designed to bridge seamlessly with your polar flight route.
PRE- & POST-CRUISE EXTENSION
Machu Picchu & Cusco
A seven-day journey spanning Lima, the Sacred Valley, and the mountain citadel of Machu Picchu, curated to link with your polar flight route. Your journey begins in Lima, discovering its colonial plazas and world-renowned gastronomy. From the coast, you will travel into the Andes via a lower-altitude routing through the Sacred Valley to ensure absolute comfort. Travelling by panoramic Vistadome rail along the Urubamba River, you will explore the stone terraces of Machu Picchu alongside your private guide before concluding in the cobbled imperial streets of Cusco. We manage every flight, rail connection, and permit behind the scenes, ensuring your transition from the Andes to your ship is completely effortless.
Day 1: Arrive in Lima
Your private driver will meet you curbside at the airport for a seamless transfer directly to your hotel. Unwind and spend the evening adjusting to the pace of Peru at your leisure. (Private Transfer)
Day 1: Arrive in Lima
Your private driver will meet you curbside at the airport for a seamless transfer directly to your hotel. Unwind and spend the evening adjusting to the pace of Peru at your leisure. (Private Transfer)
A Fantastic Experience
This bucket list of mine has well and truly been ticked off…thanks to the great work of Alicia James and her team for making it possible. It didn’t matter what time of the day or night, if I had a problem or question Alicia would handle it with professionalism and good humour. Thanks for all your support…it was a fantastic experience for me to step on my 7th continent…let us all preserve this wonderland.
William H
Going above and beyond
Samantha was very helpful in assisting us to make the right choices in taking a cruise with Ponant to Antarctica and then afterwards on a Peru Tour which included Machu Picchu. Once our tours were confirmed, we were then assisted by Alicia who made sure our new experiences to come were as seamless as possible. The friendly enthusiasm from both Samantha and Alicia gave us the confidence that we had made the right choices. Going above and beyond, it was certainly appreciated by us when Alicia reached out to advise we may be facing a cancelled flight the next day due to an airline strike. We did have a cancelled flight and Alicia's assistance was second to none. For my husband and I, it was a trip of a lifetime and we feel very blessed that we had the opportunity. Thank you Samantha, Alicia and team for helping to make it all possible.
Jane T
A Fantastic Experience
This bucket list of mine has well and truly been ticked off…thanks to the great work of Alicia James and her team for making it possible. It didn’t matter what time of the day or night, if I had a problem or question Alicia would handle it with professionalism and good humour. Thanks for all your support…it was a fantastic experience for me to step on my 7th continent…let us all preserve this wonderland.
William H
Going above and beyond
Samantha was very helpful in assisting us to make the right choices in taking a cruise with Ponant to Antarctica and then afterwards on a Peru Tour which included Machu Picchu. Once our tours were confirmed, we were then assisted by Alicia who made sure our new experiences to come were as seamless as possible. The friendly enthusiasm from both Samantha and Alicia gave us the confidence that we had made the right choices. Going above and beyond, it was certainly appreciated by us when Alicia reached out to advise we may be facing a cancelled flight the next day due to an airline strike. We did have a cancelled flight and Alicia's assistance was second to none. For my husband and I, it was a trip of a lifetime and we feel very blessed that we had the opportunity. Thank you Samantha, Alicia and team for helping to make it all possible.
Jane T
Domestic air ticket: Lima to Cusco
Accommodation with private facilities as mentioned in the itinerary
Meals as indicated in the itinerary: (B) Breakfast (L) Lunch (D) Dinner
All transport, sightseeing and excursions as per the itinerary unless specified otherwise
Private Transfer – Your own exclusive driver. No queuing for taxis, no stopping en route at tour booking agencies. All private transfers / transport is operated on a private basis – i.e., you won’t be sharing with others
Private Tour – Your own, personal tour guide and an exclusive vehicle
Parks and monuments entrance fees
Professional English speaking local guides throughout
Service charges and taxes.
International air-tickets. We have access to wholesale fares and work closely with LATAM Airlines, contact us before organize your flights independently.
Tourist Visas are not included
Travel insurance
Any items not specifically mentioned as included i.e. laundry and alcohol.
The below hand-picked properties feature good location, superior service, and all facilities necessary for a comfortable stay.
PERU
Lima: Hotel MGallery – San Isidro
Sacred Valley of the Incas: Hotel Casa Andina Premium
Aguas Calientes: Mapi by Inkaterra
Cusco: Hotel Casa Andina Premium
NOTES:
Hotel accommodation quoted in lead-in hotel guest rooms unless specified otherwise
Hotels can easily be changed at the customer request. We have a wide selection so you can be assured of a great place to stay
Occasionally due to circumstances out of our control, hotels quoted may not be available at the time of booking. In these circumstances when hotels are unavailable will provide the best possible alternative.
Talk with a specialist
A conversation, not a commitment
We help match you with the expedition style, comfort level and itinerary that suits you.
Book a no-obligation discovery call
Enjoy our simple, guided process with an expert by your side, from first conversation to final detail.
We’ll call you
Our travel specialist will discuss your ideas and all the opportunities.
Explore your options
We’ll do the all the hard work and present you with different options to choose from.
Book a no-obligation discovery call
Enjoy our simple, guided process with an expert by your side, from first conversation to final detail.
We’ll call you
Our travel specialist will discuss your ideas and all the opportunities.
Explore your options
We’ll do the all the hard work and present you with different options to choose from.
Trip Extensions
Tailoring Your Expedition
This itinerary is simply a starting framework. As Antarctica specialists, we engineer every detail to ensure your entire journey matches the once-in-a-lifetime standard of your polar voyage. Our team handles the complexities of South American transit flawlessly, allowing you to easily pair this gateway with premium extensions to the Atacama Desert or Easter Island, adjust your pacing, or expand your itinerary. We take care of everything, synchronising every private transfer and luxury detail so your transition to the ice is completely effortless.
Talk with a specialists
A conversation, not a commitment
Book a concierge call and start shaping your ideal Antarctica journey with one of our trusted specialists.