World of the Incas-Iconic Itinerary

LIMA
After a long flight to Lima travelers can step out of the International Terminal, walk a short distance, and enter the lobby of Ramada's newly constructed Costa del Sol Hotel. This stylish four-star, 130 guest room hotel is the perfect place to unwind before exploring the wonders of Peru. Amenities include: Spa (dry & vapor saunas, Jacuzzi, indoor pool, massage); Fitness Center; Signature restaurants offering Peruvian and international flavors; currency exchange; Business Center, 220/110 Volt power supply. Rooms feature: marble bathroom; mini-bar; personal safe; individual climate control; high-speed internet (wireless in common areas); and cable television.

SACRED VALLEY
Designed to promote the allure of nature and the magic of the Sacred Valley, the 4-star Sol Y Luna Hotel features 14 bungalows distributed throughout a delightfully landscaped site. Each bungalow is an integration of adobe, wood, stone and clay from the area, resulting in a construction that lives in harmony with nature. Local craftsmen were used in all aspects of building the hotel. The bungalows feature tastefully appointed interior with rustic decor, telephone, king-sized beds, private bath and hot water all day. Each has its own private terrace. The outdoor swimming pool is surrounded by expansive terraces for enjoying the Andean sun or a delicious lunch buffet. The hotel’s restaurant, Killa Wasi, offers a variety of Peruvian dishes as well as international favorites in a cozy atmosphere made even more charming with an open fireplace. The second floor pub, Chicha Wasi, is a great place to relax with a Pisco Sour or tasty Cusquena beer while listening to music or telling tales of your day’s adventures.

MACHU PICCHU
The Inkaterra Machu Picchu Hotel is a unique, ecological hotel situated in 12 private acres of cloud forest above the Urubamba River within Machu Picchu Historical Sanctuary. Featuring 83 spacious, sunlit rooms, the architecture is Spanish colonial with stone archways and red tiled roofs (each room differs slightly). The 4-star plus hotel was built like a typical "Andean village" with guest rooms located in in one or two-storey whitewash cottages distributed throughout the gardens. Stone paths through the natural habitat of the area with fountains and canals flowing with spring water create a special atmosphere and permit visitors to enjoy a relaxing stay in direct contact with nature. The gardens (illuminated at night) feature a little more than 3 miles of ecological paths with several oberseravation points for viewing over 370 native species of orchid, 157 bird species, 108 butterfly species, more than 200 species of trees including native palms, ferns, begonias, fruit trees and medicinal plants. The main house offers a spacious lounge with a fireplace, sofas and a good selection of books. The Mikhuna Wasi Restaurant,"The House of Food" in Quechua, with an outside terrace offering exceptional views of the Urubamba River is the perfect place to enjoy a buffet breakfast or delicious lunch and dinner. The hotel also has a small chapel, a cool water swimming pool (fed by pure mountain spring), boutique, library and media room, a reading room and the Unu Spa which offers Andean sauna, massage room and foot therapy.

CUSCO
Built in 1592 on the site of the Inca Amaru Qhala Palace, the original monastery was given the seal of royal approval in 1692 as the San Antonio Abad Seminary and was converted into Cusco’s best and most delightful 5-star hotel in 1995. Only two blocks from Cusco’s main square, the Monasterio Hotel, part of the Orient Express chain, features 109 guest rooms, 12 junior suites, 1 deleuxe suite, 2 royal suites and 3 presidential suites all decorated in a tasteful combination of colonial and modern styles. Guests also have the unique option of oxygen-enriched rooms to help adjust to Cusco’s high altitude. Rooms include multiple telephones, central heating, minibar, personal in-room electronic safe, cable TV, and hair dryer. Laundry and room service are available 24-hours a day. The Illariy Restaurant, adjacent to the main courtyard, is open for lunch and dinner. It is decorated with paintings from the ancient Cuzco seminary and is the ideal place to enjoy a light meal or snack and a gourmet dinner. The charming El Tupay Restaurant features the hotel’s well-known buffet breakfast and Saturday evening Inca Dinners. Set in the original refectory of the ancient monastery the service in this ambiance is warm and friendly. As the Monasterio was originally a seminary, please note that size of rooms may vary.

UPGRADE OPTION: LIMA
Located on the Malecon de la Reserva, the 5-star Miraflores Park Hotel has 81 suites offering guests the ideal space for work and rest. Ample private bathrooms in marble and granite, comfortable king-size beds, air conditioning and heating system as well as spacious closets, sitting area equipped with the best in communications technology - fax machine, two phone lines, dataport, access to internet and personal computers upon request - as well as a splendid ocean view complete guest amenities. Two restaurants and a bar offer everything from innovative, fresh and creative Peruvian-European cuisine to sandwiches and lighter fare for casual dining. For guests' leisure activities the hotel offers spa service including sauna, massage, facials or a full hair treatment as well as an indoor squash court, gym and rooftop swimming pool.

UPGRADE OPTION: LIMA
Enjoy a view of the Pacific Ocean against the shoreline at one of Condé Nast Traveler's Top-20 Latin American hotels, the JW Marriott Hotel Lima. This 5-Star facility has prime location near the Larcomar shopping and entertainment center, and all the features you would expect from a luxury property including: Health club & Spa; Swimming pool (Dec-Mar); Casino; Tennis Courts; Business Center including secretarial service and translator; currency exchange; wireless internet in common areas; and concierge service. Rooms are luxury accommodations that feature: spectacular ocean or city views; high-speed internet; individual climate control; luxurious bedding (down comforters, custom duvets, cotton-rich linens); personal safe; mini-bar; cable television; and some Suites include separate Jacuzzi/hot tub.

UPGRADE OPTION: SACRED VALLEY
The Aranwa Sacred Valley Hotel & Wellness has the feel of an exclusive boutique resort. According to the 2010 Condé Nast Traveler Hot List, the hotel is “a dreamy Andean wonderland spread over a canal- and lake-filled compound beside the Vilcanota River, far from the clusters of resorts in the Sacred Valley” and notes how attentive staff “are on hand to give lifts around the property in a fleet of eco-carts, or to entice an alpaca or peacock to pose for a photo op.” Designed on the grounds of a 17th century hacienda, amenities include a world class spa with 3 indoor pools for treatments as well as a large fitness center. An outdoor pool, jacuzzi, movie theatre with selection of documentary films, fishing pond and bicycles are all included in your stay. Renowned chefs blend traditional Andean dishes with contemporary trends into delicious Novo Andino cuisine. In the lounge, the Sushi Bar combines Japanese and Peruvian elements into fresh captivating dishes. Cultural amenities include a small historic chapel, an art gallery, museum and library. Nature enthusiasts will appreciate the glass covered orchid pyramid.

UPGRADE OPTION: MACHU PICCHU
Orient Express’ Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge enjoys a unique position at the entrance of the Inca Citadel ruins, at 8,200 feet above sea level. The unequaled location of this upscale 4-star hotel allows guests easy access to the archaeological site, as well as breathtaking scenery and bird watching. Guests enjoy lunch in the self-service cafeteria where they may choose from a wide variety of dishes and enjoy spectacular views of Huanyna Picchu and part of the citadel of Machu Picchu. There is also an indoor dining room where a delicious breakfast buffet and a varied dinner menu featuring international fare are available. The 32 standard double rooms, nine of them with views over the Inca ruins, are well-appointed with private bathroom, cable TV, mini-bar and safety deposit box. Laundry facilities are available.