MILLENNIALS IN TRAVEL INVITES YOU TO EXPLORE THE VALLEY OF THE INCAS WITH LATAM AIRLINES & PERU EMPIRE
FEBRUARY 22 - MARCH 4, 2019
Join Millennials in Travel, LATAM Airlines & Peru Empire on an incredible journey through the Valley of the Incas in Peru. Begin in Los Angeles in style with a flight in business class to Lima and onto Cusco, where you’ll spend two nights at Inkaterra Hacienda Urubamba in the Sacred Valley. Enjoy a hike to see the spectacular Vilcanota Mountain Range with Andean villages and the sights of Maras & Moray. Then visit the oldest continuously occupied settlement in the Americas, Ollantaytambo. Next, travel by train to Machu Picchu Pueblo for a night at El Mapi by Inkaterra with some time to explore the town. Awake early the next day to continue up the mountain to the iconic Machu Picchu, one of the seven wonders of the modern world, where you’ll spend the day exploring these ancient ruins.
Return to the quaint town of Cusco and retire in luxury at Inkaterra La Casona. Here you will have a volunteering day with an NGO supported by Peru Empire, Amantani, where you'll be led by a teen to show you a day in their shoes and an authentic view of their Andean life. The next day you’ll head to Sacsayhuaman a ruin of religious and military significance and learn about the mystery behind ‘The X Zone” before returning to Cusco by way of the Inca trail. You’ll have time to meander the arts district of Cusco and settle in for the night at Palacio del Inka Luxury Collection Hotel. The following day, head to the Islands of Lake Titikaka to see the Uro-Aymara communities and spend time with the skilled reed raftsmen and expert weavers while marveling at the techniques of keeping their islands afloat. The next two nights will take your breath away at Titilaka, a boutique lodge nestled on the edge of a private peninsula. Enjoy views of Boliva’s Cordillera Real in the background and experience the Quechua imagination brought to life in their textiles.
Finally, return to Lima, the capital of Peru, after a visit to the ancient site of Sillustani, home to the area’s best preserved chullpas. Made of stones weighing up to six tons, the biggest tower took 50 years to complete. Upon arrival in Lima, you’ll check into the Atemporal Hotelito located in the bustling neighborhood of Miraflores for 2 nights. Explore the world-class museum, captivating public art and vibrant markets. Spend time in Barranco, Lima’s smallest yet most lively district with its bohemian charm. Learn the art of mixology, Peruvian-style with a class on cocktail-making while enjoying savory tapas before a final evening in the city’s trendy bars. The final day you’ll be taken to the Lima airport for you return economy flight to Los Angeles relishing in the amazing journey through the beautiful country of Peru.
