November 8: Breakfast and morning transfer to to airport to take the flight to Cuzco – where Inca and Spanish cultures intermingled, leaving many Spanish colonial buildings constructed on early Inca foundations.
Arrival and transfer to the Monasterio Hotel (5*) – Rest of the afternoon at leisure to acclimate.
November 9: Breakfast and private city tour & nearby ruins: Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Puca-Pucara, Tambomachay, Cathedral & Qoricancha.
At the scheduled time, we will pick you up from the hotel to begin the exploration to the nearby ruins: the fortress of Sacsayhuaman, a colossal structure of enormous stones, carved and fitted together with incredible precision; Qenqo, the religious center; we will enjoy a panoramic view of Puca-Pucara, the red fortress and then we will visit Tambomachay with their water fountains.
Afterwards, our tour continues in the Imperial City, where we will stroll through the Main Square, where we will also discover the Cathedral and admire its exquisite vestibules and priceless paintings from the Cusco School of the 17th and 18th centuries.
We will continue with a visit to one of the most impressive buildings of Incan Cusco: the Qoricancha (the Golden Temple) – a temple dedicated to the worship of the Sun God, whose interior walls were said to have been covered in gold.
Afternoon at Leisure – Overnight at Monasterio Hotel.
November 10: Breakfast and this day, we will visit the Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu. Aboard a comfortable train Vistadome service, we will depart to the Aguas Calientes train Station, enjoying a spectacular view along the way.
Upon arrival, we will board a bus that will take us to the entrance gate of the Machu Picchu citadel.
Rediscovered by Hiram Bingham more than a century ago, Machu Picchu is considered one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Its architectural beauty, spectacular natural landscapes, and the energy held in its enigmatic structures will take your breath away.
We will follow in the footsteps of the ancient Incas as we explore this magical citadel.
November 11: Breakfast and transfer to the Domestic Airport of Cuzco. Direct flight to Lima in the morning. (Patagonia staff will be waiting for you with your golf clubs).
This extension to Machu Picchu – Peru includes:-
- 1 night in Lima with breakfast at the Pullman Miraflores Hotel (5*).
- 3 nights in Cusco with daily breakfast at the Monasterio Hotel (5*).
- Transfers and excursions on private basis.
- English speaking guides.
- Mentioned meals.
- Entrance fees to sites.
- Round trip bus ticket to the Machu Picchu ruins.
- Vistadome train ticket to/from Machu Picchu.
Per person:-
Double Sharing Room – U$2,900.00
Single Golfer – U$3,700.00
Not included:-
Internal flights in South America: Buenos Aires/Lima/Cuzco/Lima: U$690.00 (baggage 1 suitcase + 1 carry on).
