Fausto
Miraflores
Private journey proposal
From Desert Lines to Sacred Peaks
A private journey through ancient knowledge, elemental landscapes and refined encounters
Destinations
Lima - Ica - Cusco
Duration
12
Price
On request
Your journey begins here
The journey in brief
From Peru's Pacific desert to the high Andes, this journey crosses landscapes that gave rise to some of the country's most remarkable civilizations. Paracas, the Nazca geoglyphs and Lima introduce the ancient cultures of the coast before the journey continues toward Cusco, the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu. The itinerary favors specialist interpretation, carefully chosen timing and personal encounters over conventional sightseeing.
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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
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Day 1
A Gentle Arrival in Peru
Arrival in Lima and private transfer to Barranco. Settle into Miraflores Park Hotel and enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure.
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Day 2
Where the Desert Meets the Pacific
Private drive from Lima to Paracas. Explore the Paracas National Reserve with a specialist guide, discovering the meeting of one of the world's driest coastal deserts with the Pacific Ocean. Later, a special visit to the Julio C. Tello Museum with archaeological interpretation introduces the Paracas civilization, subject to authorization for private or out-of-hours access. At sunset, a private dinner is arranged in the desert with discreet lighting and a fire.
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Day 3
Ocean Life and Ancient Lines
Board a private yacht at around 10:00 am for the Ballestas Islands, accompanied by a marine biologist. Observe sea lions, Humboldt penguins and abundant birdlife supported by the Humboldt Current. Return for lunch before transferring to Pisco Airport for a private flight over the Nazca and Palpa geoglyphs, with specialist interpretation of their archaeological context and the principal theories surrounding their purpose.
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Day 4
A Slow Morning by the Pacific
Enjoy a relaxed morning by the bay and lunch before returning to Lima by comfortable private vehicle. Arrive in the late afternoon, and it's time to settle into Barranco.
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Day 5
Lima, Past and Present
A privately curated day in Lima shaped around personal interests rather than a fixed city-tour formula. The day may include a local market, gastronomy, historic Lima, El Olivar, the Pacific Malecon, contemporary art galleries, Peruvian fashion and design, Marinera, Huaca Pucllana and selected shopping experiences. Visit the Museo Larco with specialist interpretation and enjoy lunch in its gardens. Dinner can be arranged at Huaca Pucllana or, subject to advance availability, at one of Lima's leading restaurants such as Maido or Central.
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Day 6
Cusco, Where Two Worlds Meet
Fly to Cusco and transfer to Antigua Casona San Blas. The day remains light for acclimatization, with time to discover the historic center at an easy pace.
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Day 7
The Intelligence of the Andes
Travel to Chinchero for a private textile experience introducing natural dyes, fibers and symbolism. Continue to Moray and its concentric agricultural terraces. Lunch at MIL Centro, where contemporary cuisine grows out of research into this same high-Andean ecosystem. After lunch, visit the salt pans of Maras before continuing to the Sacred Valley.
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Day 8
The Journey to the Sacred City
A relaxed morning in the Sacred Valley before travelling to Ollantaytambo and taking the train toward Machu Picchu Pueblo. In the afternoon, travel by bus to Machu Picchu for a first exploration as the site becomes quieter and the light softens.
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Day 9
Machu Picchu at First Light
Return to Machu Picchu from opening time for a second visit with a private guide, including Huayna Picchu, subject to ticket availability. Return to Machu Picchu Pueblo for lunch, then take the train to Ollantaytambo. Visit the living Inca town before continuing through the valley.
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Day 10
The Hidden Valley
Explore Urubamba and Yucay, including the local market, monumental Inca terraces and irrigation systems. The colonial church of Yucay is specially opened for the visit. Lunch at Hacienda Huayoccari before continuing to the lodge. After dark, meet an astronomer for a private ethnoastronomy session using high-precision observation equipment.
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Day 11
A Day in the Living Valley
Enjoy the lodge before visiting a flower-growing farm. Continue to a nearby village for lunch prepared by a local family and served on their terrace beneath an old tree. Later, visit the Inkariy Museum and reach Pisac around 3:00 pm, during one of its quieter periods, before returning to Cusco.
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Day 12
Cusco, Without a Schedule
A full day at leisure in Cusco, with optional private visits, museums, galleries, shopping, fine crafts, contemporary design or restaurant reservations according to personal interests.
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Day 13
Leaving the Andes
Private transfer to Cusco Airport and flight to Lima for the onward international journey. Accommodation: End of program
Where you’ll stay
Accommodation
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Paracas Luxury Collection
Paracas
Palacio Nazarenas
Cusco
Rio Sagrado Hotel
Urubamba
Sanctuary Lodge
Machu Picchu
Explora Sacred Valley
The proposal
Your journey, what it includes
Price
On request
Private proposal tailored to your dates, pace and interests
Included
- ✓• 11 nights in the hotels specified, based on two guests sharing, with breakfast.
- ✓• Domestic flights Lima-Cusco and Cusco-Lima.
- ✓• Private road transportation Lima-Paracas-Lima and private transfers described in the Andean section.
- ✓• Private yacht excursion to the Ballestas Islands with marine-biologist accompaniment.
- ✓• Private Nazca Lines flight allowance from Pisco, subject to final operator and aircraft confirmation.
- ✓• Specialist-guided Paracas Reserve and archaeological experiences, subject to museum access authorization.
- ✓• Private desert dinner experience in Paracas.
- ✓• Private Lima guiding and the programmed Museo Larco visit.
- ✓• Train tickets to and from Machu Picchu Pueblo.
- ✓• Two Machu Picchu entrances per guest, including Huayna Picchu subject to availability, and shuttle buses.
- ✓• Private guiding on the principal cultural days and at Machu Picchu.
- ✓• Experiences described in the Sacred Valley itinerary, including Chinchero textiles, MIL Centro, Yucay special access, ethnoastronomy, flower farm and family lunch.
- ✓• Entrance fees to the principal sites included in the programmed visits.
Not included
- −• International flights to and from Peru.
- −• Meals not specifically mentioned in the itinerary.
- −• Alcoholic beverages and personal expenses.
- −• Optional activities or upgrades not listed as included.
- −• Travel insurance.
- −• Gratuities.
Adapt this journey for you
Receive the detailed programme and discuss your travel requirements with our team.