Machu Picchu and Titicaca Lake

Duration: 9 days / 8 nights
 
Tour Description:
A route full of Peru's archaeology, culture and lanscapes, you will enjoy its people and their ancient traditions. You will visit modern and traditional Lim, magical Cuzco and the wonderful Machu Picchu, without leaving out the marvelous Titicaca Lake.
 
Tour Type: Archaeological, cultural, ecological
 

Day 1: ... / Lima

Reception and transfer from Airport to the Hotel.
Overnight at Hotel.
 

Day 2: Lima

Guided tour around Lima and the Historical Center, with typical traits of the Colonial times, such as the Government Palace, the Main Square, located in the heart of the city, the City Hall, the Cathedral and the San Francisco Convent, a fascinating display of colonial art, considered World Cultural Heritage. Your visit will continue around the residential districts of San Isidro and Miraflores, entertainment and touristics centres, ending your tour at Larcomar where you will enjoy a wonderful panoramic view of the Pacific Ocean.
Overnight at Hotel.
 

Day 3: Lima / Cusco

Transfer from Hotel to the airport.
Airline ticket from Lima to Cusco
Reception and transfer from Airport to the Hotel.
Tour around the magical city of Cusco, visiting the historic Main Square and the Cathedral, both of colonial style, as well as the Koricancha or Temple of the Sun, ancient adoration Inca centre for the Sun God. The tour will continue with a visit to the Fortress of Sacsayhuaman, built entirely of perfectly fitted carved stones and where the Inti Raymi celebration takes place every year. You will also visit ancient Inca centres such as Kenko, labyrinth in Quechua, where several ceremonies and rituals took place; Puca Pucara, with vigilance spots or "tambos" along the Inca Trail; and Tambomachay, also know as the Inca Baths, the Inca tribute to the liquid element or Unu. The tour comes to its end at the Misminay native community, where you can enjoy of their handicrafts exhibit.
Overnight at Hotel.
 

Day 4: Cusco / Sacred Valley

Tour to the Sacred Valley Visit the colorful handicraft market of Pisac. Lunch at a local restaurant. Finally, visit Ollantaytambo, Inca fortress built to watch the entrance to the valley.
Overnight at Hotel.
 

Day 5: Sacred Valley / Machu Picchu / Cusco

Transfer from your hotel to the train station.
Train ride to the Machu Picchu ruins.
You'll be taken by bus from the Aguas Calientes train station to the top of the mountain where you can find the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu. After the two hour guided tour, lunch at a local restaurant.
Back to the Aguas Calientes train station at the appropriate time to take the train back to Cusco.
Transfer from the train station to your hotel in Cusco.
Overnight at Hotel.
 

Day 6: Cusco / Puno

Transfer from the hotel to the bus station.
Bus ride in First Class, departing from Cusco. You will enjoy some stops along the eight hour journey, such as the Andahuaylillas town and its church, considered the Sistine Chapel of America; the archaeological site of Raqchi with its temple to Wiracocha, almighty and supreme guide; La Raya, the highest spot on this journey; and finally the archaeological site of Puca Pucara, after which you'll arrive to the city of Puno, and will be taken to your hotel. Lunch included.
Transfer from the bus station to Puno Hotel.
Overnight at Hotel.
 

Day 7: Puno

Motor boat excursion to Uros floating Islands. Its inhabitants have built their own "islands" by periodically adding new layers of a type of reed unique to the area called "totora". Then the trip continues towards Taquile island, where you will start a hike to the town to visit the Handicraft Center to buy a great variety of fine coloured hand made weaves. At proper time transfer to Puno. Upon arrival transfer to selected hotel.
Overnight at Hotel.
 

Day 8: Puno / Lima

Transfer from Puno to the airport in Juliaca city. On the way, visit the famous Chullpas Sillustani, 12 m/40ft high stone cylinder burial chambers, used by the Aymaras to bury their important leaders. Arrival to the airport.
Airline tickect to Lima
Reception and transfer from Airport to the Hotel.
Overnight at Hotel.
 

Day 9: Lima / ...

Reception and transfer from Hotel to the Airport.
 

• All entrance fees and transfers to the excursions
• Guides on all excursions on the language of your choice
• Lodging
• All ground transportation
• All transfers to and from the airport in private service
• Train ticket Cusco - Aguas Calientes - Cusco
• Bus ticket Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu - Aguas Calientes
• Second Entrance to Machu Picchu
• Domestic flights
• All breakfasts
• Lunches at Sacred Valley-Cusco and Machu Picchu

• International flights
• Airport taxes (US$ 31.00 for International flights and US$ 6.82 for domestic flights)
• Meals not mentioned