Experience the best of Cusco and Puno in an adventure way in 10 days. You will visit the Machu Picchu Citadel, Sacred Valley (Pisac, Ollantaytambo, Maras and Moray), an Andean Community and the Lake Titicaca.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ All admission fees
✔ Private Transportation Hotels / Airports / Train station.
✔ All guided excursions as described in the itinerary.
✔ Lunch
✔ Hotel accommodations for 9 nights, as described in the itinerary
✔ Breakfast
✔ Busticket Tourist Bus: Cusco - Puno
✖ International and domestic airfare (Flight Lima - Cusco; Juliaca - Lima)
✖ Travel insurance
✖ Items of personal nature such as gratuities, internet charges, excess baggage charges, laundry, beverages and meals not described in the itinerary
Pickup Locations
1. Holiday Inn Lima Airport, an IHG hotel
2. Hotel Costa del Sol Wyndham Lima Aeropuerto
3. El Tumi - Aeropuerto
4. La Esquina de Dona Julia
5. J Chavez Intl Airport
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7. Dazzler by Wyndham Lima Miraflores
8. Inti Hostel Airport
9. Hospedaje El Viajero-Aeropuerto
Itinerary
Arrvival to Lima
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Lima
Upon your arrival in Lima, you will be transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day you can relax in the hotel or enjoy the beautiful neighborhoods of Miraflores and Barranco.
City Tour Lima
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Lima
Today, we invite you to explore the City of Kings, an UNESCO heritage of humanity.
We will visit the Main Square (Plaza Mayor) with its Chatedral, the Archbishop’s Palace, the Government Palace, and Municipality. Our tour goes inside the Chatedral to see the Tomb of the Spanish conqueror of Peru. Our next stop will be the St. Dominic convent, place of rest for the remains of the famous Peruvian saints. Leave the historical center to explore the modern districts of San Isidro and Miraflores. A brief stop at the Love Park. thanks to the sculpture of a kissing couple made by Victor Delfin and the Gaudi-style benches surrounding the park. This is the perfect place to enjoy the panoramic view of the Lima Bay and Barranco and Chorrillos districts.
Duration: 4 hours
Flight from Lima to Cusco and day off in the Sacred Valley
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Sacred Valley
At given time we will take you to Lima airport from where you will travel further to the Andes to Cusco. (airfare is not included. We suggest to take a morning flight). Upon arrival, we will take you to your hotel in the sacred valley of the Incas. The rest of the day is free for acclimatization. Enjoy the beauty and the magic that surrounds this special place.
Duration: 6 hours
Train Ride & Machu Picchu Excursion
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Machu Picchu
Good morning Machu Picchu!
We take a short train ride to the town of Aguas Calientes, and then a 20-minute bus ride to the gates of Machu Picchu. You will have a 2-hour guided tour of the sanctuary where you guide will point out all major sites. This site was never taken by the Spanish and gives us our best insight into construction techniques and cultural/ceremonial importance. You will have time in the afternoon to explore the site on your own.
In the afternoon you will board the return train to Ollantaytambo Station. There we will be waiting for you and take you back to your hotel in the Sacred Valley.
Duration: 4 hours
The Sacred Valley of the Incas and Visit of an Andean Community
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Sacred Valley
Today you will experience a guided excursion throughout the Sacred Valley of the Incas and visit an Andean Community!
First you will visit Salineras with its ancient salt mines and the town of Maras, where you can see the huge circular agricultural terraces of Moray.
Then we will drive to Chincheros and visit the village community of Cuper Bajo.
We will start with a short hike with llamas (30 to 40 minutes) to the lagoon Piuray. On the way you will pass the ancient Inca ruins, you will explore the lifestyle of the Andean Community and you can enjoy the tranquility and beauty of this special place.
In the afternoon, you will arrive in Cusco!
Duration: 8 hours
Rest Day in the Andean city of Cusco
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Cusco
To rest from your excursion to Machu Picchu is at your free disposal. Explore the city on your own, stroll through the Plaza de Armas or relax in your hotel.
Duration: 10 hours
From Cusco to Lake Titicaca in a tourist bus
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Puno
Today you will travel to Puno and cross the Peruvian Andes. On your way you will see impressive landscapes, snow-capped mountains, llamas and small Andean villages.
You will stop at different archaeological centers, churches and temples and will have lunch in the direction of Puno, where you can relax a bit and enjoy Peruvian delicacies with a beautiful view.
After your arrival in Puno in the late afternoon, we will take you to your hotel and the evening is free for you to spend as you wish.
Duration: 10 hours
Lake Titicaca: The Islands of Uros and Taquile
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Puno
In the morning we will take you to the port of Puno and by speedboat first visit the Uros Islands, an ancient culture that has lived for hundreds of years on floating islands woven from toragrass. The inhabitants will tell you about the use of the toragrass and explain their way of life.
Afterwards, we will continue to Taquile Island, where we will take a short hike and some islanders will introduce us to their handicrafts and weaving.
After lunch we will go for a hike and visit the romantic alleys, small houses and green landscape of the island. In the afternoon we will go back to Puno.
Duration: 10 hours
Flight to Lima
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Lima
At given time we will bring you to Juliaca Airport in order to catch your flight to Lima (The flight is not included in the price.) Upon arrival, we will bring you to your hotel and the remainder of the day is at leisure to relax and take a walk along the coast.
Adios Perú!
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Lima
Today your adventure ends!
At given time, we will take you to the airport from where you will take your flight back home.
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Additional info
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
• Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
• Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
• Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
• Children must be accompanied by an adult
