Machu Picchu was recently voted one of the New Seven Wonders of the World (July 7, 2007) and we were delighted. Hanns Ebensten Travel has been leading tours to Machu Picchu and other sites throughout Peru for over thirty years. From the excitement of Lima to the beauty of the Sacred Valley and the charm of Cusco, our intimate tour of Peru is filled with wonder.
Our tour starts in Lima, with a rare look into a private art collection and a tour of South America's oldest colonial home (the family still lives there). We spend two days exploring the Sacred Valley, with its lovely terraced fields and beautiful river views. Then we head to Machu Picchu, a wonder of human strength and spirit whose mystery still haunts the stones of this great city. We conclude our tour with two nights in Cusco at the Hotel Monasterio (a former monastery, complete with beautiful courtyard), voted as the top hotel in South America by readers of CondeNast Traveler Magazine. This itinerary allows plenty of time for sightseeing and leisure and offers a taste of the best Peru has to offer.
Highlights of this trip include:
- Tour Lima and see stunning architecture and unusual museums.
- Enjoy a scenic ride over the Pampa de Anta to the Sacred Valley of the Incas.
- Ride the train up the mountains from the Urubamba Gorge.
- Explore Machu Picchu, the most dramatically situated archeological site in the world.
- Hike, rest and relax for two nights at the Sanctuary Lodge, an exquisite site overlooking the beautiful ruins.
- Discover Cusco, the ancient Inca capital, high in the Andes.
July 30 to Aug. 7, 2008: $3,850: A trip for gay men.
So are most of the people who travel with us. You do not need to pay extra to travel by yourself. Prices are per-person, and the single supplement applies only if you'd like a room by yourself.
Starts and ends in Lima, Peru
Airport-hotel transfers on arrival and departure days; Flights between Lima and Cusco, in Economy Class; All ground transportation within Peru; First-class hotels each night, with private bath; All meals except for one dinner and one lunch in Cusco, including wine at Welcome and Farewell dinners; All hotel service charges, government taxes, porterage, and meal gratuities.
International airfare; Meals not included in tour package; Personal items including: alcoholic beverages, snacks, laundry, and telephone calls.
