Machu Picchu and Lake Titicaca in 9 Days from Lima

Overview

Day by day itinerary

1. 1Welcome To Peru – Private Airport Transfer To Your Hotel⌄

   Upon arrival at Jorge Chávez International Airport in Lima, our staff will be waiting to welcome you to Peru and transfer you to your hotel. The rest of the day will be free to rest and acclimate. Night in Lima.

   Overnight: Accommodation in Lima in selected category.

2. 2Airport transfer / Arrival in Cusco / City Tour⌄

   Morning flight between 5:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. from Lima to Cusco. Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel. 12 : 40 p.m. Start of the City Tour through the historic center and surroundings. We will visit the Qoricancha (Temple of the Sun), one of the main religious centers of the Inca Empire and symbol of the Inca-Spanish fusion. Then, by minibus, we will know the archaeological sites of Sacsayhuamán, Qenqo, Puca Pucara and Tambomachay, where the Incas performed water rituals. The tour ends at Plaza de Cusco. Accommodation in Cusco.

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3. 3Machu Picchu Archaeological Monument Full-Day Tour⌄

   Pick up from your hotel in Cusco and transfer to the train station for the famous Machu Picchu archaeological site, one of the Seven Wonders of the World. We will enjoy one of the most spectacular train journeys in the world, crossing breathtaking landscapes until we reach Aguas Calientes. Upon arrival, we will board a bus for a tour of approximately 30 minutes to the Inca Citadel. Enter the archaeological site and start the guided tour, where you will discover its main temples, viewpoints and enclosures, as well as the sacred symbolism and worldview of Inca culture. After the visit, return to Aguas Calientes and free time to have lunch in a local restaurant and enjoy the village (between 2 and 5 hours, according to the train schedule). Finally, return by train and transfer to your hotel in Cusco.

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4. 4Trekking To The Rainbow Mountain With Lunch And Entry⌄

   Pick up from your hotel in Cusco at 4:20 a.m. to start this unforgettable experience. After a journey of approximately 2.5 hours, we will arrive in the village of Tintinco, where we will enjoy breakfast. Then we will continue to Llacto (1 hour approx.) to begin the hike. Following the guide’s directions, we will ascend among Andean landscapes, watching alpacas, sheep and vicuñas. After 1.5 hours of hiking, we will reach the stunning Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca), also known as the Seven Color Mountain. We will have time for photographs before starting the descent along the same route. Return to Tintinco for a buffet lunch. Finally, return to Cusco and transfer to the Plaza del Regocijo around 4 : 50 p.m. Accommodation in Cusco.

   Meals: Breakfast · Lunch: Buffet type

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5. 5Cusco to Puno Route of the Sun⌄

   Pick up from your hotel in Cusco and leave along the Ruta del Sol from Av. 28 de Julio. After an hour of travel we will arrive in Andahuaylillas, picturesque Andean village where we will visit the church of San Pedro Apostol, known as the Sistine Chapel of America, noted for its Renaissance and Baroque art. We will continue to the archaeological site of Raqchi, where the remains of the temple of the god Wiracocha are preserved, with a guided tour. Then stop for buffet lunch at a local restaurant. We will continue to Abra La Raya (4,300 m above sea level), a natural boundary between Cusco and Puno, with stunning views. The last visit will be to the Pukara Interpretation Centre. Arrival at Puno around 5:30 p.m., transfer to the hotel. Accommodation in Puno.

   Meals: Lunch

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6. 6Tour To The Uros Islands & Taquile - Puno Lake Titicaca⌄

   After picking you up from your hotel at the appointed time, we will head to the port of Puno to board a speedboat and begin the excursion on the famous Lake Titicaca, the highest navigable lake in the world, located 3,810 meters above sea level. The first stop will be in the famous Uros Floating Islands, where we will meet the local inhabitants and learn about their ancient pre-Inca culture. These stunning artificial islands are built with totora, a typical lake plant. Then we will continue to Taquile Island, the largest island of the lake, where we will enjoy beautiful landscapes and know its traditions, especially its renowned textile art. There will also be time to enjoy an optional traditional lunch before returning. At the end of the tour, after approximately 8 hours of excursion, we will return to your hotel in Puno for the accommodation.

   Meals: Lunch

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7. 7Flight from Juliaca to Lima.⌄

   At the agreed time, we will transfer from your hotel in Puno to Juliaca airport, according to your flight schedule. Accommodation in Lima.

   Overnight: Accommodation in Lima hotel in chosen category.

8. 8Colonial and Modern Lima City Tour with Pisco Sour Tasting in Lima⌄

   At the indicated time, we will pick you up from your hotel in Lima to start the City Tour. The tour begins with a panoramic view of Huaca Pucllana, ancient pre-Inca ceremonial center of the 4th century AD. Then we will go to the Historic Center of Lima to know the old “Square Lime”, where you can admire important colonial monuments such as the Plaza Mayor of Lima, the Government Palace of Peru, the Cathedral of Lima and the Plaza San Martin. We will also visit the Convent of San Francisco de Lima, famous for its colonial art and underground catacombs. Finally, we will tour the modern area of the city, passing through San Isidro and Miraflores, where we will see the Park of Love and Larcomar. Accommodation in Lima.

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9. 9Transfer Hotel – Airport Jorge Chavez⌄

   At the scheduled time, we will pick you up from your hotel in Lima and transfer you to Jorge Chávez International Airport in advance for your flight.