Realm of the Incas
A luxury
tour of Machu Picchu and the
Inca Heartland with author, photographer and Inca scholar
Richard Nisbet
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Why Travel with Richard |
About the Incas |
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info@machupicchu.us.com or call toll free
1-800-428-1372 |
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Machu Picchu. The very name evokes a sense of mystery. Machu
Picchu was never discovered and desecrated by the Spanish conquerors.
It is a place of mystery and power. You will have the time to
sense that mystery and power.
This is a relaxed-pace tour. Whereas most visitors who travel to Machu Picchu get only a few hours, you will have two days to explore one of the most impressive ancient civilization sites in the world. And you'll be there in the morning and the afternoon, before and after the hoards of day-trippers.
And so it will be throughout the trip. We believe that dashing from site to site for a quick glance doesn't do justice to the remains of this amazing civilization. We believe that taking the time to absorb what you are seeing will enrich your experience. It will also be less hectic and more relaxing.
We also believe that you should have free time to go your own way, perhaps to hike to the top of Wayna Picchu (the tall mountain beyond Machu Picchu) or just sit somewhere and take it all in.
You will be accompanied by Richard Nisbet, photographer, author, student of the Incas and long-time resident of Cusco, who will guide you through the lore and history of the sites you are visiting... be they ruins, restaurants, or bars. With Richard you are assured of getting not only a learning experience, but a walloping good time.
DAY TO DAY TOUR ITINERARY
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Day |
Location/Activity
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1 |
Arrive in Lima and transfer to the
Miraflores Marriott hotel. If arriving during the
day, your hotel will be in the neighborhood of Miraflores, with
good shopping and restaurants, and you'll have an included city
tour in the afternoon. If arriving late at night, you'll be at
the airport hotel for a bit more sleep before your next day's
flight, and you'll have a city tour upon your return to Lima. |
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2 |
In the morning you will be taken to the airport where you will depart for the hour-long flight up over the Andes to Cusco. To make your adjustment to the altitude of these parts a little easier (Cusco is at 11,500 feet), you will be driven directly to Ollantaytambo, a few thousand feet lower. The hour and a half trip will take you over the high plains, passing through a landscape of stunning contrasts.
You will be
staying at the beautiful
Pakaritampu Hotel
where you will have lunch and get a brief orientation talk by
Richard Nisbet. After lunch you may rest, explore the town or
hike/walk /amble any number of paths around the town, all
through stunning scenery and remnants of the Inca civilization.
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3 |
Explore the temple in the morning.
Travel through the beautiful Sacred Valley to the Pisac market
and ruins. Lunch en route at Tunupa Restaurant in Urubamba.
Return to Ollantaytambo. Overnight at the Pakaritampu Hotel. |
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4 |
You will take the early train to Machu
Picchu; check in to your hotel and then bus to
Machu Picchu for officially guided tour; lunch at Sanctuary
Lodge; afternoon to explore on your own. Overnight
at
Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel. |
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5 |
Free day to explore Machu Picchu;
afternoon train to Ollantaytambo and then transfer to Cusco,
arriving approximately 8:00pm; overnight
Hotel Libertador .
Dinner at
Monasterio |
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6 |
Morning: Free time. Shop, tour churches, or just walk around. Early afternoon: Explore the town and the astonishing ruins around the town with Richard. Overnight Hotel Libertador. Dinner at Cicciolina.
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7 |
You may choose to spend the day In
Cusco or to take a side trip to Chinchero, a charming
little town that is an indigenous weaving center. Dinner
at
MAP. |
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8 |
Fly back
to Lima to catch your flight home or (if you haven't already)
take our included tour of the city. |
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Fare: $4,450 per person. We are also offering a standard tour at $3,100 per person. All the above included except for all meals in the best restaurants. Accommodations in three star hotels.
DEPART ANY DAY WITH JUST TWO
PASSENGERS! |
"This was probably the easiest vacation I’ve ever had. I like that! It was active, informative and interesting. Richard's warmth and hospitality were off the chart."
Tom Thomas, Telluride Colorado
"We felt completely safe.... I heartily recommend this package for all who like to walk and wonder. Peru reminded me of the best mystery novels where all the evidence is presented but you have to come to your own conclusions."
Dale Halton, Charlotte NC
"Everything was taken care of without a hitch: transportation to and from the airport, transportation to the sites, food, and entertainment. I highly recommend this trip with Richard and his excellent staff. It is certainly an adventure you will never forget and one I would do over again without hesitation."
Karen Henderson, Telluride Colorado
"Richard Nisbet is one of the most knowledgeable Inca scholars I have
ever met, and his enthusiasm for Inca culture and the mysteries that
still abound about that culture is infectious. I have taken trips to many
Inca sites with Richard and spent countless hours mulling over Inca
theories on any number of
Cusco's colonial balconies. He is truly a pleasure to spend time
with, and the general public should feel privileged that he is sharing
his insight and knowledge in the form of a luxury holiday."
Doug Newton, veteran South American traveler and tour guide
Slide Show |
Why Travel with Richard |
About the Incas |
Cuisine
Contact us
info@machupicchu.us.com or call toll free
1-800-428-1372
|
Book a tour