Upon arrival, you’ll be met by an Atelier driver/concierge who will help you through Lima Airport and onwards to your boutique hotel for check-in, and the rest of the day at leisure.

Fully rested, the first full day in Lima of this Mythical Icons Tour is taken at your own pace. Perhaps explore with a private car and guide or visit Lima’s Colonial Old Town, admire the architecture around Plaza de Armas, or witness the treasures found in Lima’s Larco Museum. A leisurely tour of Lima’s bohemian Barranco District, known for its colorful streets and independent art studios, is recommended, as is a long lunch or live cooking demo at a top Lima restaurant. This afternoon, enjoy dramatic coastal views from the upmarket San Isidro and Miraflores Districts, or visit the peaceful ruins of Huaca Mateo Salado. Tonight, we recommend finding one of the fine dining restaurants Lima is so famous for.

Today it’s time to discover some of the great ancient icons of South America, as you travel from Lima to the Sacred Valley, via Cusco. You’ll be transported to the age of the Inca on Day 3. The mythical Sacred Valley of Peru is not only beautiful to travel across, with its dramatic hills and gorges, but was also the cradle of Inca civilization over 500 years ago. An Atelier concierge will take you to Lima airport for a morning flight to Cusco, followed by a scenic drive through this scenic landscape to your boutique Sacred Valley hotel, with the rest of the day at leisure.

On Day 4 you’ll delve deeper into the Sacred Valley as you discover the superbly preserved archaeological sites of Chincero, Moray, and Maras. Picture-perfect Chincero is a joy to behold with its mix of Inca and colonial architecture, and a traditional culture that exists to this day. You’ll then visit Moray, one of the most impressive Inca agriculture sites in the Sacred Valley. Moray is vast and beautiful, with these stepped terraces and water channels once used for experimental farming techniques over 500 years ago. Lunch comes courtesy of a gourmet picnic surrounded by Sacred Valley views, the perfect setting as you dine. Later, explore the hypnotic salt pools of Maras for a real trip back in time. These hillside pools have been used to extract salt in the same way since ancient times. This evening can be spent at leisure around the grounds of your boutique Sacred Valley hotel.

Often voted the World’s Top Travel Destination, your next stop is Machu Picchu, a place that has captured the imagination of countless visitors over the years. Once here, it’s easy to see why. You’ll travel to Ollantaytambo, a magnificent town of Inca ruins in itself, before boarding a train to Machu Picchu and enjoying Sacred Valley views along the way. There’s an option to join the end of the Classic Inca Trail at the Sun Gate before descending to the Lost City, or be taken directly with your guide. Next, a private guided tour of Machue Picchu before free time to explore on your own. Tonight, stay in the Belmond Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge at the foot of the Lost City itself, for an unrivalled experience and start to tomorrow, or a nearby hotel in Aguas Calientes.

As the Belmond Sanctuary Lodge is situated so close to Machu Picchu, you can start the day with incredible elevated views and more intriguing history, thanks to a tour of the spiritually important archeological site of Huayna Picchu. An early transfer from Aguas Calientes will also allow time to climb the steep steps of Huayna Picchu, and see Machu Picchu from above. The views from Huayna Picchu are well worth the effort, a fitting end to your time in the Sacred Valley before boarding a train to magnificent Cusco, and an evening meal in one of Cusco’s top restaurants. For something extra special, book the Hiram Bingham Train from Machu Picchu to Cusco for 5-star service, a 3-course meal and even entertainment onboard.

The ancient sites around Cusco are endless, as the city’s history is so rich and multi-layered. Once considered the Naval of the World by ancient peoples, today Cusco is still home to the striking architecture, archeological ruins and mythical sites the region is so revered for – both then and now. There are iconic ruins and hidden within and surrounding this unique ancient city. You can take a tour of Downtown Cusco, the San Pedro Market, Cusco Cathedral and the alleyways that surround Plaza de Armas. Later, the sensational archeological sites of Qorikancha Temple (the most important of its kind in the Inca Empire) is a real highlight of Cusco. Alternatively, visit Tipon, a stunning ruin of Inca water channels and pools in the Southern Valley. From here continue to the remarkable Inca ruins of Pikillacta, a mysterious ancient town with no obvious water source, and later visit Andahuaylillas, known for its elaborately adorned Sistine Chapel of gold, murals, and vaulted ceilings. This afternoon can be spent at leisure enjoying the atmospheric streets and squares around Cusco, or a gourmet cooking class with sweeping views of the city.

From the mythical wonders of Perus to those of Chile and Easter Island, on Day 8 you’ll be taken to Cusco Airport for an onward flight to Santiago. Upon arrival, an Atelier concierge will meet you at Santiago Airport before transferring to a boutique hotel and an evening at leisure. Tonight, we recommend dining in one of Santiago’s top restaurants nearby.

Your first full day in Chile eases you into the culture and lifestyle here, with excursions that can be as active or laidback as you like. Travelling west through Chile’s Central Valley, the landscape quickly changes into lush countryside as you pass some of the world’s best vineyards and wine labels. Once here, boutique hotel VIK Chile is perfect for outdoor picnics and walking routes, mountain bike or horse-riding trails and of course, delectable cuisine. There are many Central Valley wine tasting tours at VIK Chile, from exclusive labels to unique settings, some served at a chef’s table and others amongst the vines themselves. Cooking classes, outdoor BBQs, fine dining lunches and luxurious spa treatments are just some of the more leisurely ways to spend your time in the Wine Region.

After a relaxed morning, enjoy another tasting tour around Chile’s Wine Region, perhaps some time by the pool or a countryside walk, before heading back to Santiago for an afternoon at leisure. You can indulge in the restaurants and bars of Santiago, wander through one of the city’s parks, visit Bohemian Lastarria Neighborhood, or the Museum of Memory and Human Rights.

Day 11 of this Mythical Icons Tour takes you to the fabled Easter Island (Rapa Nui), found isolated in the South Pacific Ocean a full 2,200miles from the Chilean mainland. Your driver will escort you to Santiago Airport in time for the flight and once there, you’ll be met by an Atelier concierge and taken to your boutique Easter Island hotel for check-in, and an evening at leisure.

Easter Island, or Rapa Nui to use its native name, is among the most mystical places in the world. Famed for its isolation, mysterious Moai statues, pre-historic temples, and strong Polynesian culture, traditions and rituals, this enigmatic island is home to some of South America’s top archeological sites. Though excursions on Easter Island can be tailored to suit your interests, Day 12 is well spent exploring the ancient quarry of Rano Raraku, where much of the stone used to create Rapa Nui’s emblematic Moai statues came from. Hundreds still dot the hillsides here, while completed Moai sites can be seen at Te Pito Kura, during sunset at Ahu Tahai, or the sacred Ahu Akivi during your first full day.

The mythical ancient treasures of Easter Island keep coming on Day 13. You may wish to watch the sunrise over the 15 giant Moai statues of Ahu Tongariki – the largest site of its kind on the island, or trek to some of Rapa Nui’s remote lookout points and volcanic craters like Rano Kau, idyllic Anakena Beach, or the settlement of Orongo. All of these Easter Island sites showcase the spiritual connection ancient people had with the land and sea, as can be witnessed throughout Rapa Nui. With caverns and petroglyphs to explore, remote walks and cultural demos to enjoy, it’s easy to fall in love with Easter Island and its intriguing past.

Depending on your flight time, there may be chance for one final Easter Island excursion, visit a volcanic crater, or something altogether different with watersports or an ATV tour, before an Atelier concierge takes you to Easter Island Airport for an onward flight to Santiago and home, full of priceless memories of Chile, Easter Island and Peru.