Secure Early Bird savings of US$280 per person from now until Jun 30, ‘23
Full payment required to confirm your spot
Secure Early Bird savings of US$280 per person from now until Jun 30, ‘23
Full payment required to confirm your spot
Home to eight of the world’s highest peaks, Nepal boasts unparalleled adventure and memory-searing vistas. Its sacred landscape is equally stunning, with troves of stupas and temples elaborately adorned, most impressively spread in the historic heart of the enchanting Kathmandu Valley. Just as unforgettable is the patchwork of peoples that call Nepal home, from the capital’s cosmopolitan Newar, heirs of a dazzling heritage of craftsmanship and culture, to the hardy Gurung of the picturesque hilltops near Pokhara, still keeping their age-old traditions alive.
After immersing first-hand in Nepalese heritage through our highly-curated experiences, you will get active on a three-day trek while you are accommodated at high-end mountain lodges, bringing dramatic views of the Lower Annapurna close up with style and comfort.
Your 12D11N Peruvian voyage will launch from Lima, the vibrant capital city, where you’ll embark on foodie adventures and a private, curator-led walk through the most regarded art museum in Lima. Following a flight to Cusco, you’ll set out for the Sacred Valley, wandering the colourful Quechua market, lunching with locals and exploring the nearby ruins.
More Incan wonders await – along with a special, time-honoured Andean ceremony – at picturesque Ollantaytambo, from where you’ll board the scenic Vistadome train to a trailhead along the Inca Trail. As reward for a short but spectacular hike, you’ll arrive at one of the world’s most celebrated mountaintop wonders, the fabled and truly breath-taking ruins of Machu Picchu. Spending the night at the only hotel on-site, the tastefully appointed Sanctuary Lodge, you’ll explore the great citadel at leisure before embarking on the luxury Hiram Bingham train, a once-in-a-lifetime experience from which you’ll alight in historic and cosmopolitan Cusco.
South America’s cultural capital and its oldest surviving city, Cusco packs plenty of gems to admire, among them the mysterious stonework marvels of Sacsayhuamán. Enjoy classic Peruvian fare at the city’s finest venues and learn to appreciate pisco, Peru’s beloved brandy, before boarding a flight to return to Lima.
14 - 21 Oct 2023 (8D7N)
Journey through Nepal's sacred landscape and memory-searing vistas. After immersing first-hand in Nepalese heritage through our highly-curated experiences, you will get active on a three-day trek while you are accommodated at high-end mountain lodges, bringing dramatic views of the Lower Annapurna close up with style and comfort.
Upon your arrival in Lima, you are met by our representative and transferred to your hotel located facing the ocean in Miraflores.
Meals not included
Accommodation: AC Hotel Lima Miraflores or similar
Visit the most iconic and picturesque markets in Lima. Join our culinary expert, and try fruits from the coast, mountains and jungle. Enjoy a behind-the-scenes experience at a local restaurant where you will be able to learn to prepare classic Peruvian dishes such as Ceviche.
This evening enjoy a special welcome drink and dinner at a unique location where a restaurant/art gallery creates a coexistence between art and food.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: AC Hotel Lima Miraflores or similar
Our representative will meet the group at the hotel and transfer you to the airport for your flight to Cusco. Upon arrival in Cusco, be driven to the “Sacred Valley of the Incas”. The varied and dramatic scenery of snow-capped mountains, flowering meadows, lush green hills and spectacular flora and fauna, make the Valley a prime adventure destination.
Stop to learn the ancient weaving techniques used to create Andean clothing and observe the local species of camelids. For lunch you will be welcomed by a third generation family of farmers for a delicious 7-course meal highlighting the freshest and locally sourced ingredients.
Meals included: Breakfast & Lunch
Accommodation: Rio Sagrado, A Belmond Hotel or similar
This morning, visit the town of Pisac and its market, originally a place where people from remote communities used to barter their products.
Immerse yourself into the heart of Andean culture, and discover its engaging and amazing people, while you share time with them and learn a little more about their customs and traditions. For lunch you will bear witness to a Pachamanca traditional Andean ceremony to celebrate the Mother Earth. A culinary ritual with ancestral roots that is still very much alive today in everyday Andean life.
Meals included: Breakfast & Lunch
Accommodation: Rio Sagrado, A Belmond Hotel or similar
A very special experience awaits you today. It is an invitation to pause and enjoy a change of pace; to see the world from another perspective. You will have a chance to meet our local personality Manuel Choqque a natural-born culinary wizard, placed in the Top 50 game changing producers in 2021.
Go foraging for local ingredients that grow above 3,000m rarely seen anywhere else in the world before sitting down for a curated 8 tasting plate gastronomic experience put together by our own personality.
Meals included: Breakfast & Lunch
Accommodation: Rio Sagrado, A Belmond Hotel or similar
Visit Ollantaytambo, a still-thriving Inca village set below an ancient Inca fortress and temple with stunning views over the valley. Today you will be part of a very special ceremony of sound and traditional offerings to Mother Earth. One of the main purposes of sharing this experience is to revaluate and to radiate the culture of the Peruvian people and our own people.
Head back to your hotel for a special open air à-la-carte lunch at the terrace of El Huerto.
Meals included: Breakfast & Lunch
Accommodation: Rio Sagrado, A Belmond Hotel or similar
This morning be transferred to board the Vistadome train that will take you to km.104 on the Cusco – Machu Picchu railroad, the starting point of the hike. On the way up enjoy magnificent views and sites such as the archaeological complex of Wiñaywayna. Climb to Intipunku, or The Sun Gate, stop for lunch before taking in your first views of the iconic and sacred citadel of Machu Picchu.
Check into the Sanctuary Lodge, the only hotel located adjacent to the mystifying ancient Inca citadel. This Belmond property is the most luxurious and convenient way to experience Machu Picchu.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Sanctuary Lodge, A Belmond Hotel or similar
With exclusive early access to Machu Picchu this morning, enjoy your time visiting the Sacred Inca citadel, exploring its main temples and hidden corners. In the afternoon, you will have a second opportunity to visit Machu Picchu accompanied by your guide for further exploration of the Inca site.
Finally, proceed to Tinkuy restaurant for a special afternoon tea. Board the Hiram Bingham train to the Sacred Valley. Riding this gleaming blue and gold luxury train is reliving a 19th century novel journey. Enjoy welcoming aperitifs, dinner and an excellent selection of wine.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Palacio Del Inka, A Luxury Collection Hotel or similar
Visit the Imperial City of Cusco, which as a living piece of history demonstrates a subtle blend of Spanish and Andean culture.
Visit Sacsayhuaman, which is the largest and most impressive of four archaeological ruins on the outskirts of Cusco. Built by the Incas, it served an important military function and was the site of a major battle with the Spanish in 1536.
Finally, enjoy a delicious picnic lunch specially prepared for you surrounded by the amazing views of the Andean mountains.
Meals included: Breakfast & Lunch
Accommodation: Palacio Del Inka, A Luxury Collection Hotel or similar
This morning head out to try the world famous Pisco. You’ll get an up close and personalized introduction to its history, diffusion, the process and how to best appreciate Peru’s national drink.
Lunch will be set against an unbeatable view over Cusco’s thriving central Plaza de Armas. The perfect place to enjoy a stunning cocktail based on exotic fruits of the Andes and the Amazon, or to taste a delicious combination of traditional and contemporary Peruvian and Japanese food.
This evening enjoy a farewell 7-course dinner, where fine dining and culture are combined at an elegant location within the Pre-Columbian Art Museum.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Palacio Del Inka, A Luxury Collection Hotel or similar
At a proper time, our representative will meet you at the hotel and provide transfer to the airport to board your flight to Lima. On arrival, we will provide a transfer to your hotel in Miraflores. In the afternoon, enjoy a tour of the “City of Kings”; drive to the Historical Center of Lima and the Plaza Mayor, where the Government Palace, City Hall, the Cathedral and the Archbishop's Palace are located.
Finally as a special farewell you will be given access to Lima’s most regarded art museum. Glide through history through a curator’s eyes, and walk away truly knowing this unique destination that is Peru. You will round out your journey with a special toast in an exclusive salon.
Meals included: Breakfast
Accommodation: AC Hotel Lima Miraflores or similar
Transfer back to the Lima airport to board your international departure flight.
If you would like to consider extending your journey please do reach out to our travel designers.
Meals included: Breakfast
Accommodation: AC Hotel Lima Miraflores or similar
Delve into the capital’s historic core for a brush with a time-honoured art at the Singing Bowl Workshop. The bowls’ sustained tones when struck have long been put to use in healing and meditation: relieving pain, lowering stress, and bolstering positive states of being.
Admire the careful creation of a striking art form transmitted through medieval texts. The bustling lanes and alleys of Patan are crammed with temples and Buddhist viharas, adorned with fine examples of the elaborate results of Newari carving techniques.
Experience hands-on – from kitchen to table – the wonders of Nepali cuisine, joining up with a local restauranteur in the capital for an introduction to the country’s indelible flavours
Submit your own humble offering at one of the world's greatest Tibetan Buddhist stupas. Butter lamps gleam all around as prayer flags flutter above the pilgrims performing their kora (circumambulation), spinning the giant prayer wheels to earn further spiritual merits.
Traverse subtropical forests of orchids, rhododendrons and magnolias, rewarded by a series of sweeping vistas of gaping valleys and white-capped mountains – not least the majestic Fishtail Peak, enjoyed from a lodge on a terraced hillside near Pokhara.
On a Himalayan trek, meet locals and soak up the gentle hum of village life. While a stream of Gurung villagers have long been drawn to opportunities in the city, those that have remained continue the upkeep of age-old traditions.
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Among the list of exclusive hotels featured along your route is the singular Sanctuary Lodge, perched right beside the continent’s most captivating location: Machu Picchu. The sole hotel to be blessed with such proximity, it successfully blends with its surrounds, affording its guests the privilege of exploring the mystifying site in silence– before the morning crowds. Savour the delights of Peru's most luxurious lodgings.
Lima: AC Hotel Lima Miraflores or similar
Sacred Valley: Rio Sagrado, A Belmond Hotel or similar
Machu Picchu: Sanctuary Lodge, A Belmond Hotel or similar
Cusco: Palacio del Inka, A Luxury Collection Hotel or similar
Manuel is an extremely talented and innovative agricultural engineer. He is originally from Huatata, a community located at 3,740min Chinchero, one of the districts in the Sacred Valley. He was born into a family of farmers and potatoes were his first toys as a kid, and part of his first memories as well, where he still remembers seeing his father work in the field.
Yasmin being 1 of 3 siblings is a third generation farming family, known for their giant white corn. Yasmin, a chef has curated a singular 7 course meal that showcases the best local and home grown produce all based on her late grandmother's treasured recipes.
Secure Early Bird savings of US$280 per person
from now until Jun 30, ‘23
Full payment required to confirm your spot
Secure Early Bird savings of US$280 per person from
now until Jun 30, ‘23
Full payment required to confirm your spot
Kindly note that travel insurance, flights and additional costs resulting from flight routes are to be purchased and arranged separately. Get in touch with our consultants for advice and assistance on the arrangements
Total estimated hiking time: 10 hours
Maximum altitude point: 1,620m
Difficulty: Moderate
Singapore passport holders require a valid visa to enter Nepal. Visa can be obtained at the Nepal Consulate in Singapore or online via https://nepaliport.immigration.gov.np/
For other nationalities, please contact your embassy to check visa requirements.
Absolutely. We can extend your trip to cover other parts of Nepal and the region before and/or after this group journey, subject to availability upon payment of deposit.
The pricing includes:
- Accommodation as stated or similar
- Domestic flights as stated in Economy Class
- Meals as stated
- Activities as specified in the itinerary
- English-speaking guide
- Surface transportation (vehicle and driver)
The pricing excludes:
- International flights
- Airport transfers if arriving and/or departing outside the recommended international flight times
- Meals unless otherwise stated under inclusion
- Beverages where meals are included
- Visa
- Vaccination and COVID-19 tests (if required)
- Hotel quarantines (if required)
- Travel insurance
- Discretionary tip
- Items of a personal nature, e.g. laundry, bar, phone bills, porterage, spa services, excess baggage fees, camera fees, extra mileage
- Expenses incurred by re-routing, inclement weather, floods, famine, political disruptions, strikes, riots and other disturbances
Below is a possible option if you are travelling from Singapore. You may also choose to arrive in Kathmandu earlier and/or depart from Kathmandu later if you prefer an alternative flight time.
Departing from Singapore to Kathmandu
21 Oct SQ442 SIN-KTM 18.55-22.10
Departing from Kathmandu to Singapore
28 Oct SQ441 KTM-SIN 23.10-06.30+1
Note that additional airport transfer charges may apply if arriving and/or departing outside the above flight times.
a) A 100% payment is required to secure your spot on this insider journey.
b) Cancellations are to be advised in writing, and will be assessed on a case by case basis.
i. Cancellation up to 50 days prior to arrival: 35% of the insider journey cost
ii. Cancellation within 50 days of arrival: Retention of full payment levied as cancellation charge.
c) We cannot give any allowance or refund for meals, activities, or other pre-paid services not taken during the journey. In the event of a no show, we reserve the right to retain the full amount paid.
d) We reserve the right to postpone the journey in the event a pre-requisite number of guests is not met or any other occurrences render the retreat impossible to run (e.g., COVID-related restrictions imposed by the Singapore government or foreign government). If postponed, guests will have one week’s notice to cancel after which claims for a refund will no longer apply.
e) If a refund amount is to be processed, it will be refunded less any applicable credit card or bank transfer fees charged by third party payment processors.
f) We reserve the right to make the necessary amendments to the journey, including but not limited to the journey, accommodation, schedule and other details, where we deem fit to comply with the prevailing Singapore and relevant foreign government regulations.
g) All guests must take out comprehensive travel insurance covering them for personal effects, personal accident, medical and emergency travel expenses, cancellation and curtailment. The insurance should also cover emergency helicopter rescue and evacuation.
h) Blue Sky Escapes can reserve seats on flights with a deposit or full payment. Please note that airfares may increase between time of booking, time of payment and the ticket being issued. Any costs incurred due to amendments will be borne by the traveller.
i) Blue Sky Escapes cannot be held responsible should airlines discontinue flights on certain routings or change scheduled timetables, resulting in missed connections etc. Should an amendment in a routing or itinerary be necessary we will re-quote you accordingly
j) Dietary Requirements: All dietary requirements can be catered for. When making your reservation, please advise us of any specific dietary requirements that you may have and these will be communicated through to the respective establishment.
k) Gratuities: Tipping is at your discretion. However management of the establishment will be able to assist with.
l) Prices are subject to change as per change in Government / Hotel / Airline policy without prior notice.
m) We are proud to be a conscious company in which sustainable travel is central to our philosophy and values; from taking care of our travellers, staff, guides, families and suppliers, to being respectful to the local people we meet, and preserving the pristine environments we travel through. Each journey we craft takes into account all of these components. To mitigate any impact of the carbon footprint we leave behind, we work with One Tree Planted to plant a tree for every traveller we send on a journey.
n) Other terms and conditions apply: https://www.blueskyescapes.co/terms-conditions
For more information on extension possibilities, please contact our travel designers at
ask@blueskyescapes.co.
