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Private camp – Chiquisca
Very comfortable camp with a chef exclusively for you.
Private camp – Chiquisca
Private journey proposal
Lost Cities of the Incas
From Choquequirao to Machu Picchu, an eight-day Andean crossing with very comfortable camps and a private chef. Then Cusco and the Sacred Valley: exceptional stays, personal encounters and dining experiences across a private 15-day journey.
Destinations
Cusco · Apurímac
Duration
15 days
Price
On request
Your journey begins here
The journey in brief
A journey that brings Andean adventure together with the pleasure of slowing down. From Cusco, the route crosses the Apurímac canyon, the terraces of Choquequirao, high passes and cloud forests on the way to Machu Picchu. Throughout the trek, very comfortable camps and a chef exclusively for you accompany each stage. On day seven, Sanctuary Lodge welcomes you at the entrance to the citadel, with the possibility of a first visit in the final visiting hour, subject to ticket availability. The following day, explore Machu Picchu before returning toward Cusco aboard the Hiram Bingham and staying at Palacio Nazarenas. The journey continues through Cusco and the Sacred Valley: Chinchero, Moray, lunch at MIL, the Maras salt pans and a walk down into the valley, followed by two nights at Explora with a family lunch experience and astronomy. Inkarriy Museum, Pisaq, a cooking experience, Sacsayhuamán and MAP complete the itinerary before your flight to Lima on day fifteen. A private proposal to tailor to your pace.
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Private journey
Only you and your travel companions
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Spanish- and English-speaking guides
Selected for each itinerary
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Handpicked accommodations
Charming hotels, lodges, camps, homestays
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A human pace
Designed for immersion, not for ticking boxes.
The journey, day by day
Itinerary day by day
Itinerary15 days
- 01Cusco – Cachora – Capulilloc – ChiquiscaDay 1
- 02Chiquisca – ChoquequiraoDay 2
- 03Exploring ChoquequiraoDay 3
- 04Choquequirao – MaizalDay 4
- 05Maizal – YanamaDay 5
- 06Yanama – TotoraDay 6
- 07Totora – Machu Picchu · Sanctuary LodgeDay 7
- 08Machu Picchu – Cusco · Hiram BinghamDay 8
- 09A day in CuscoDay 9
- 10Chinchero – Moray – MIL – Maras · Sacred ValleyDay 10
- 11Sacred Valley · Family encounter and astronomyDay 11
- 12Inkarriy Museum – Pisaq – CuscoDay 12
- 13Cusco at your own paceDay 13
- 14Cooking – Sacsayhuamán – MAPDay 14
- 15Cusco – LimaDay 15
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Day 1
Cusco – Cachora – Capulilloc – Chiquisca
Depart Cusco for Cachora and Capulilloc, then begin the descent into the Apurímac canyon to Chiquisca. Settle into a very comfortable camp with a chef dedicated exclusively to your journey.
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Day 2
Chiquisca – Choquequirao
Cross the Apurímac River and climb toward the archaeological complex of Choquequirao. A day of walking in the Andes, followed by an evening in your very comfortable camp with your private chef.
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Private camp – Choquequirao
Very comfortable camp with a chef exclusively for you.
Private camp – Choquequirao
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Day 3
Exploring Choquequirao
Spend the day exploring the extensive terraces and ruins of Choquequirao. Take time to discover this Inca city before returning to the comfort of your camp and your private chef’s cooking.
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Stay
Private camp – Choquequirao
Very comfortable camp with a chef exclusively for you.
Private camp – Choquequirao
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Day 4
Choquequirao – Maizal
Continue the trek toward Maizal along high-altitude trails and through cloud forests. In the evening, return to your very comfortable camp and private chef.
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Stay
Private camp – Maizal
Very comfortable camp with a chef exclusively for you.
Private camp – Maizal
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Day 5
Maizal – Yanama
Cross high Andean passes with views of glaciers on the way to Yanama. Spend another evening in a very comfortable camp, with a chef dedicated to your meals.
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Stay
Private camp – Yanama
Very comfortable camp with a chef exclusively for you.
Private camp – Yanama
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Day 6
Yanama – Totora
Descend into greener, more temperate valleys toward Totora. Your very comfortable camp and private chef await for your final night camping.
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Private camp – Totora
Very comfortable camp with a chef exclusively for you.
Private camp – Totora
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Day 7
Totora – Machu Picchu · Sanctuary Lodge
From Totora, continue toward Playa Sahuayaco, then connect via Santa Teresa, Hidroeléctrica and Aguas Calientes. Ascend to Sanctuary Lodge at the entrance to Machu Picchu. You may enjoy the final visiting hour at the citadel, subject to opening times and ticket availability.
Visit
Machu Picchu in the final visiting hour
A first discovery late in the day, subject to opening times and ticket availability.
Stay
Sanctuary Lodge
Machu Picchu
The only hotel in the world at the entrance to the Inca citadel — its guests pass through the gates before sunrise, amidst silence and mist, with private terraces and a panoramic restaurant facing the sacred mountain.
Sanctuary Lodge
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Day 8
Machu Picchu – Cusco · Hiram Bingham
Visit Machu Picchu, then return toward Cusco aboard the Hiram Bingham train. Settle into Palacio Nazarenas hotel.
Visit
Machu Picchu
Visit the Inca citadel.
Train
Hiram Bingham
Return toward Cusco aboard the Hiram Bingham train.
Stay
Palacio Nazarenas
Cusco
A restored former palace and convent on Plazoleta de las Nazarenas, steps from the Plaza de Armas. All suites, quiet courtyards and a heated outdoor pool.
Palacio Nazarenas
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Day 9
A day in Cusco
Spend a day in Cusco after the trek, enjoying the city at your own pace.
Stay
Palacio Nazarenas
Cusco
A restored former palace and convent on Plazoleta de las Nazarenas, steps from the Plaza de Armas. All suites, quiet courtyards and a heated outdoor pool.
Palacio Nazarenas
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Day 10
Chinchero – Moray – MIL – Maras · Sacred Valley
Leave Cusco to visit Chinchero and Moray. Enjoy lunch at MIL, then discover the Maras salt pans and walk down into the Sacred Valley. Continue to Explora lodge for two nights.
Dining
Lunch at MIL
A dining experience after visiting Moray.
Walking
From Maras salt pans to the Sacred Valley
Visit the salt pans and walk down into the valley.
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Stay
Explora – Sacred Valley
The first of two nights at Explora lodge.
Explora – Sacred Valley
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Day 11
Sacred Valley · Family encounter and astronomy
Enjoy a family lunch experience, followed by an astronomy experience after nightfall. Spend your second night at Explora lodge.
Encounter
Family lunch experience
A shared experience over lunch.
Astronomy
Astronomy after nightfall
An experience dedicated to the night sky.
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Stay
Explora – Sacred Valley
The second night at Explora lodge.
Explora – Sacred Valley
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Day 12
Inkarriy Museum – Pisaq – Cusco
Leave Explora lodge to visit Inkarriy Museum and Pisaq, then return to Cusco.
Culture
Inkarriy Museum and Pisaq
Discover the museum and Pisaq before returning to Cusco.
Stay
Palacio Nazarenas
Cusco
A restored former palace and convent on Plazoleta de las Nazarenas, steps from the Plaza de Armas. All suites, quiet courtyards and a heated outdoor pool.
Palacio Nazarenas
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Day 13
Cusco at your own pace
A relaxed day in Cusco to rest and enjoy the city at your own pace.
Stay
Palacio Nazarenas
Cusco
A restored former palace and convent on Plazoleta de las Nazarenas, steps from the Plaza de Armas. All suites, quiet courtyards and a heated outdoor pool.
Palacio Nazarenas
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Day 14
Cooking – Sacsayhuamán – MAP
Enjoy a cooking experience, then visit Sacsayhuamán. Walk down to MAP for a museum visit and a meal at its restaurant.
Cooking
Cooking experience
A culinary experience in Cusco.
Culture and dining
Sacsayhuamán and MAP
Visit Sacsayhuamán, walk down to MAP, visit the museum and dine at the MAP restaurant.
Stay
Palacio Nazarenas
Cusco
A restored former palace and convent on Plazoleta de las Nazarenas, steps from the Plaza de Armas. All suites, quiet courtyards and a heated outdoor pool.
Palacio Nazarenas
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Day 15
Cusco – Lima
Fly from Cusco to Lima.
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Wyndham – Lima
A night in Lima at the end of the journey.
Wyndham – Lima
The proposal
Your journey, what it includes
Price
On request
Private proposal tailored to your dates, pace and interests
Adapt this journey for you
Receive the detailed programme and discuss your travel requirements with our team.