Join hands with your partner as you step into the fairytale landscape of Peru. Adventure, culture, and unparalleled sightseeing await you as you embark on this once-in-a-lifetime adventure. Vibrant city life abounds as you navigate the energy and enthusiasm of Lima. Meanwhile, the tranquil serenity of the Sacred Valley and Aguas Calientes offer the ideal backdrop to relax and unwind on this magical couple's retreat. You'll cheers with a glass of pisco sour as you make memories that will last a...
Customizable Itinerary
Day 1
Lima – City Highlights and Moonlit Dinner
You are sure to beam with excitement as you land at Lima's International Airport and begin your romantic retreat in Peru. After making your way through customs, you will meet your expert guide. From there, you will travel via private ground transportation to your luxury hotel in Lima's most prestigious neighborhood of Miraflores. Crisp, white skyscrapers line boulevards as couples stroll through verdant parks below. You will get your first glimpse of the sparkling oceanfront as you near the opulent neighborhood. Upon arrival, the hotel staff will greet you with a local cup of mate de coca tea, a famous herbal tea in Peru.
Then, in the afternoon, you will venture into the city with your partner for some relaxed self-exploration. You can stroll along the cobbled streets of Lima's downtown before taking in the sunset and crashing waves from the picturesque Parque del Amor. Finally, you can enjoy a romantic moonlit dinner along the coast where you can bite into the most delicious local flavors, including Peru's national dish, citrusy ceviche. You will cheers with a glass of the country's famed pisco sour before returning hand-in-hand to your five-star hotel.
What's Included:
Day 2
Nazca – Private Helicopter Ride over Nazca Lines
Day 3
Cusco – Plaza de Armas and San Blas Neighborhood
Day 4
Cusco – Ancient Inca Ruins
Day 5
Sacred Valley – Buggy Ride and Private Cooking Class
Day 6
Machu Picchu/Aguas Calientes – UNESCO World Heritage Site
Day 7
Lima – International Departure
Trip Highlights
- Tour Lima's historic city highlights and partake in a moonlit dinner along the Pacific
- Soar above the Nazca Lines during a private helicopter ride and immerse yourself in the region's history
- Get in touch with Cusco's cultural heritage at the Plaza de Armas and peruse artwork in the esteemed San Blas neighborhood
- Venture beyond Cusco city to explore the exquisite Incan ruins at Sacsayhuaman and Tambomachay
- Whiz through the Sacred Valley in an all-terrain buggy and indulge in a private escabeche cooking class
- Summit to the peak of the world-renowned Machu Picchu ruins and dip into the medicinal hot springs of Aguas Calientes
- Barter for handicrafts in Lima's downtown and relax along the iridescent coastline
Detailed Description
You and your partner will fall more in love as you fall in love with the illustrious country of Peru. You will travel from sea, to desert, to valley, to mountain top as you uncover what makes this landscape unlike any other. All the while, your expert guide will give you a riveting glimpse into Peru's rich past and eclectic cultural traditions that carry on to this day.
When you first touch down in Lima, you will be swept away by the contagious energy of downtown streets. You can jump right into the action as you explore Lima's historic downtown and stroll through the Parque del Amor marked by a massive statue of a couple held in a tight embrace. Later that night, as charismatic buskers serenade you with their soothing melodies, you will enjoy a moonlit dinner along the shoreline. The following day, you are in for a treat as you step inside a private helicopter ride (for an additional cost) for a bird's eye view of the mysterious Nazca Lines. Your guide will point out the geometric and animal-like designs, the origins of which still baffle historians to this day.
In the days to follow, you will explore the enchanting city of Cusco en route to the internationally acclaimed ruins of Machu Picchu. First, you will explore Cusco's downtown as you stroll through the Plaza de Armas and snap photos in the white stucco neighborhood of San Blas. Then, you and your partner will join hands as you venture beyond the city limits to the ancient ruins of Tambomachay and Saqsayhuaman. In the evening, you will enjoy a lovely dinner in the main square and take in the rich blend of Inca and Spanish architecture.
As you approach the Sacred Valley, you are one step closer to reaching the summit of the Machu Picchu UNESCO World Heritage site. In the valley, you will speed off into the distance in a two-person buggy ride along the swift waters of the Urubamba River. That evening, you will arrive in the charming city of Chinchero for a private cooking class where you will learn to make hearty Andean delights of every variety. Then, in the morning, your trip culminates in an unforgettable climb to Machu Picchu, where you will look out on the cascading Andes Mountains and stand in awe as you look out on the stoic Inca ruins.
Starting Price
$2,600 per person (excluding international flights)
Your Zicasso trip is fully customizable, and this sample itinerary is a starting place for your travel plans. Actual costs are dynamic, and your selection of accommodations and activities, your season of travel, and other such variables will bring this budget guideline up or down. Throughout your planning experience with your Zicasso specialist, your itinerary is designed around your budget. You can book your trip when you are satisfied with every detail. Planning your trip with a Zicasso travel specialist is a free service.
What's Included
The starting price is based on travel during the low season for a minimum of two travelers staying in shared 3-star accommodations. Please inquire for a custom trip quote based on your travel preferences and travel dates.
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