A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to explore this magical place at your leisure.  Lose yourelf in mystery as you wander through the ruins.  Spend two nights at the Orient Express Sanctuary Lodge, right at the ancient citadel.  Rise at dawn to greet the sun and feel the special energy emanating from the giant stoneworks.

But there is more to experience in the Land of the Incas.  Take a spectacular rail trip through the Andes.  White-water raft down the Urubamba River.  Sleep in a monastery.  Discover the treasures of Lima and the enchanting colonial city of Cusco.  This is a mystical journey as you touch - and are touched by - the past.

ITINERARY:

Day 1 Arrive Cusco
Cusco, Heart of an Empre.  With an enchanting maze of cobbled streets and lively sidewalk cafes dotting the sun-splashed central square, Cusco is a welcoming city with a unique blend of Inca, Quechua, and Spanish heritage.  On a private walking tour tailored to your interests, discover Cusco's fascinating back streets and lively traditional markets, and roam the artisans' quarter of San Blas.

Day 2 Cusco
Head out to explore Inca sites surrounding Cusco, including the stunning imperial baths at Tambomachay and the venerated huaca (shrine).  Walk the ramparts of the massive Sacsayhuaman fortress.

Day 3-4 Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu, the Lost City.  We'll enjoy brunch on the Hiram Bingham Orient Express as we travel in luxury from Cusco to Machu Picchu.  Perched on the edge of a sheer precipice above the Urubamba River, Machu Picchu is a stunning city of stone.  Enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime experience of the lost city, exploring the Inca trails.  We'll spend two nights at the famous Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge, the only hotel right at the ruins.  One of the most dramatic settings in the world, if offers supreme sunrise views and Machu Picchu at your doorstep.

Day 5 Cusco & Sacred Valley
The magnificent Urubamba Valley, a dramatic corridor through the high Andes, is filled with traditional Quechua villages and an array of amazing Inca ceremonial sites in fantastic settings.  Explore Pisac, the largest fortress-city complex of the Incas.  Climb up to the grand stone ruins of majestic Ollantaytambo.  Revisit your favorite places in Cusco and discover new ones.

Day 6 Depart Cusco

Land Cost: $3199 - $3399

Per person, based on double occupancy, including all land transportation and private guides throughout, breakfast daily and all meals at the Sanctuary Lodge.

Single Supplement: $1,500

Optional: Miraflores Hotel in Lima

RESERVATIONS:  To make a reservation for this trip, call us at 954-735-8108 or toll-free 1-877-469-8055.  A deposit of $500.00 pp is required at time of booking, with another deposit of $500.00 pp required by May 1, 2007, and the balance is due on July 1, 2007.

SINGLE OCCUPANCY: If available, individuals who prefer a room to themselves will be charged a $1500 surcharge.

ADDITIONAL CHARGES: All prices listed are per person, based on double occupancy, and they do not include air travel, gratuities, or optional travel insurance.  We highly recommend the purchase of travel insurance, and will be happy to provide you with a quote.

VALID PASSPORTS ARE REQUIRED: Non-US citizens may be required to obtain a visa.  Passports must be valid for at least six months beyond your return date.