Rail enthusiasts Peru Tour

Day 1: Lima
Arrival in Lima, reception and transfer to your hotel.

Day 2: Lima - Cuzco
Transfer to the airport for the flight to Cuzco, the ancient Inca capital. After the one hour flight, reception and transfer to your hotel. In the afternoon, a guided tour of Cuzco including the cathedral, Qoricancha temple, the Inca fortress of Sacsayhuaman overlooking Cuzco, Qenko and Puka Pukara. Return to the hotel. Dinner in the evening followed by a folkloric show.

Day 3: Cuzco - Machu Picchu
Transfer to the railway station for the train to Aguas Calientes. Full day's guided tour of Machu Picchu, the most spectacular ancient city in the world. Accommodation overnight in Aguas Calientes.

Day 4: Machu Picchu - Cuzco
Opportunity to enjoy a wonderful sunrise over Machu Picchu and some personal time for private reflection. Return to Cuzco in the evening. Reception and transfer to your hotel.

Day 5: Cuzco - Puno
Transfer to the railway station for the wonderful trans-altiplano Inca express. Lunch onboard the "Orient Express" of Peru. Reception and transfer to your hotel in Puno.

Day 6: Puno - Lake Titicaca
After breakfast, a tour by boat to the island's of Uros and Taquile on Lake Titicaca. A tour of the reed islands of Uros before continuing to Taquile, where members of this self-supporting island will welcome you and offer a glimpse into their ancient traditions and customs. Lunch on the island and an opportunity for some spectacular views over the haunting beauty of Lake Titicaca. Return to Puno and your hotel.

Day 7: Puno - Juliaca - Lima
Journey towards Juliaca, and an excursion to the Silluastani towers. These ancient funereal towers dating back to pre-inca times are examples of the most ancient cultures found on the altiplano. Transfer to Juliaca airport for the flight to Lima. Arrival and transfer to your hotel.

Day 8: Lima - Huancayo
Transfer to the railway station for the world's highest railway journey to Huancayo. Passing through Galera station at 4781m this is the highest standard-guage railway station in the world. Arrival and transfer to your hotel.

Day 9: Huancayo
Free day to explore the city and its surroundings at your own leisure.

Day 10: Chanchamayo
Daily excursion to the Chanchamayo valley, the coffee capital of Peru. Here the growers, using age old techniques roast the fine arabica beans into what is widely regarded as the best coffee in Peru.

Day 11: Huancavelica
Fabulous train journey south to Huancavelica on the affectionately named "Macho train". Running alongside the Mantaro river and through some stunning mountain scenery, you will eventually arrive to Huancavelica, a very seldom tourist frequented town. Transfer to your hotel.

Day 12: Huancavelica
A chance to enjoy Huancavelica and her surroundings at your own pace. Perhaps a visit to the petrified forest of Sachapite just outside of the town or just relax in the termal baths near Lircay. The surrounding countryside is littered with many ancient ruins awaiting discovery.

Day 13: Lake Choclococha
Spectacular trip to Lake Choclococha, a huge inland sea across from where lies the remnants of an ancient village. You will have an opportunity to see many species of bird including Andean geese and hawk eagles as well as some vicuñas that come down to drink by the lakeside.

Day 14: Huancavelica - Lima
Long trip back to Lima through some unforgettable, rarely-ventured Peruvian countryside. Transfer to your hotel.

Day 15: Lima
Leisurely day with plenty of opportunity for shopping before your transfer to the airport and your return flight home.

Day 1: Lima
Day 2: Lima - Cuzco
Day 3: Cuzco - Machu Picchu
Day 4: Machu Picchu - Cuzco
Day 5: Cuzco - Puno
Day 6: Puno - Lake Titicaca
Day 7: Puno - Juliaca - Lima
Day 8: Lima - Huancayo
Day 9: Huancayo
Day 10: Chanchamayo
Day 11: Huancavelica
Day 12: Huancavelica
Day 13: Lake Choclococha
Day 14: Huancavelica - Lima
Day 15: Lima

Price includes international return flights from London, all accommodation in 4 & 5 star hotels with the best 3 star hotels in Huancayo and Huancavelica, all private tours with entrance tickets, fabulous train journeys throughout Peru including the Vistadome train and all domestic flights in Peru.

Meals not specified, airport taxes and travel insurance are not included in the quote.