Peru: Sleeping Under the Stars in the Sacred Valley & The Inca Trail

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Journey through Peru’s dramatic landscapes.  Sleep suspended above the Sacred Valley in a glass capsule, followed by a three-day hike along the legendary Inca Trail. Each night offers extraordinary opportunities to sleep beneath some of the clearest night skies in the Andes.

Sample itineraries

DAY 1

Arrival in Lima

Arrive Lima for your first night. Enjoy a relaxed welcome dinner, introducing Peru’s vibrant cuisine before beginning your Andean adventure.

Arrival in Lima
DAY 2

Sacred Valley & Skylodge Adventure Suites

Fly to Cusco and continue into the Sacred Valley.

This afternoon experience the extraordinary Skylodge Adventure Suites, transparent capsule rooms suspended high on a cliff face. Access is via via ferrata climb or zipline, rewarding you with breathtaking views across the valley. Tonight you sleep suspended above the Sacred Valley beneath brilliant Andean night skies.

Sacred Valley & Skylodge Adventure Suites
DAY 3

Begin the Inca Trail

Begin your three-day trek along the legendary Inca Trail, walking ancient stone paths through cloud forest and mountain valleys. Along the way discover Inca ruins and spectacular Andean scenery.

Camp tonight beneath the stars in one of the trail’s scenic campsites.

Begin the Inca Trail
DAY 4

Inca Trail Through the Andes

Continue along the Inca Trail climbing through dramatic high-altitude landscapes. Pass ancient archaeological sites and sweeping mountain vistas.

Another night of comfortable wilderness camping, where the clear Andean skies reveal the Milky Way overhead.

Inca Trail Through the Andes
DAY 5

Arrival at Machu Picchu

Your final hiking day brings you through the Sun Gate, the first dramatic view of Machu Picchu appearing through the morning mist.  Tonight enjoy a comfortable stay near Machu Picchu after several nights on the trail.

Arrival at Machu Picchu
DAY 6

Machu Picchu & The Hiram Bingham Train

Return to Machu Picchu this morning for a deeper exploration of the extraordinary Inca sanctuary.

In the afternoon board the luxurious Hiram Bingham train, traveling back through the Sacred Valley to Cusco while enjoying fine dining and panoramic views.

Machu Picchu & The Hiram Bingham Train
DAY 7

Depart Cusco

Transfer to the airport for your onward flight.

Depart Cusco

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