8-Day Machu Picchu and Lake Titicaca Tour from Lima
Explore the best of the Andes on an 8-day tour of Peru departing from Lima. Visit the Sacred Valley including Ollantaytambo, the circular terraces of Moray and the Salt terraces of Maras. Stand in awe as you visit the site of Machu Picchu and explore Cusco. Take a scenic first-class bus to Lake Titicaca, the highest navigable lake in the world and explore Taquile Island and the unique Uros Floating islands made of totora reed.
ItineraryDay 1: Welcome to Peru. LimaStop At: Lima, Lima, Lima Region
Arrive to Lima and be welcomed to Peru by your driver and English-speaking representative. You'll be transferred you to your hotel.
Duration: 10 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight in Lima
Day 2: Lima to CuscoStop At: Cusco, Cusco, Cusco Region
You'll be transferred to the Lima Airport for your one-hour flight to Cusco. Once there, your driver and guide will transfer you to your hotel and you can spend the rest of the day at leisure. Discover Cusco and wander through its streets. Visit markets and shops to get souvenirs or try some local drinks at the various cafes and restaurants.
Duration: 6 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight in Cusco
Day 3: Cusco City Walking TourStop At: Cusco Cathedral, Portal Belen Plaza de Armas, Cusco 08002 Peru
Meet your guide and enjoy a walking Cusco city tour visiting the Cathedral located in the main square, Plaza de Armas. You will see the paintings and other works inside.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Qorikancha, Avenida El Sol, 3rd block, Cusco Peru
You will visit the Temple of the Sun (Qoricancha)
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Mercado Central de San Pedro, Tupac Amaru, Cusco 08002 Peru
You will also have a tour at San Pedro Market where you will witness local daily life. Learn about the local variety of products and the diversity of ingredients used in the local cuisine. We will show you part of the local fruits which can only be found in Peru.
After your tour, you will head back to your hotel.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight in Cusco
Day 4: Maras, Moray, Ollantaytambo and Expedition Train to Machu Picchu Stop At: Moray Valle Sagrado de los Incas, Maras 08655 Peru
Visit Maras and see its traditional streets. Admire the culture and people wearing traditional clothing. Then, see the circular terraces of Moray and enjoy a delicious lunch in a local house
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Salinas de Maras, Carreta a Maras, Maras 08655 Peru
After Moray, we will head to the Salt Terraces of Maras and learn about an ancient pre-Incan method of producing salt. After that, you will visit the archaeological site of Ollantaytambo.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Archaeological Park Ollantaytambo, Ollantaytambo 08676 Peru
You will visit the impressive Ollantaytambo ruins, temples and terraces.You will even enter an original house to observe the building and see how people used to live. After your Sacred Valley tour, you'll be taken to the Ollantaytambo train station to take the 1.5-hour train journey to Aguas Calientes.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight in Aguas Calientes
Day 5: Machu Picchu and Expedition Train to CuscoStop At: Santuario Historico de Machu Picchu, Machu Picchu Peru
Visit the magnificent site of Machu Picchu and enjoy a 2-hour tour visiting the truly exceptional Temples of the Sun and the Condor. See the aqueducts and houses, and learn about the Incan Sacred Terraces. You then have time to explore the site on your own.
You can do the trek to the Sun Gate for an impressive view overlooking Machu Picchu and Wayna Picchu or a visit to the Incan Bridge. In the afternoon, you will return to Aguas Calientes to take the train to Cusco. There, you will be transferred to your hotel.
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight in Cusco
Day 6: Cusco to Puno (Lake Titicaca) by Tourist CoachStop At: San Pedro Apostol de Andahuaylillas, Calle Tacna No 302, Andahuaylillas 08210 Peru
Head to the bus station for your 9-hour scenic coach journey to Lake Titicaca. Make a stop at Andahuaylillas Church, known as the Andean Sistine Chapel.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Parque Arqueologico De Raqchi, San Pedro Peru
Afterward, you will make a stop at the town of Racchi to visit the Incan temple of Wiracocha and discover this construction with adobe brick walls of 11 meters high. Then, enjoy a delicious buffet lunch of traditional Peruvian dishes at Sicuani. You will then reach the midway point between Cusco and Puno which is also the highest point of the journey, La Raya standing 14,100 feet (4,300 meters). Continue to Pukara.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Pucara, Pucara, Puno Region
Visit Pukara, famous for its ceramic production and its most famous figurines, the two bulls. At 5pm, you will reach Puno, which lies on the banks of Lake Titicaca. A representative will be waiting for you at the bus station to transfer you to your hotel.
Duration: 30 minutes
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight in Puno.
Day 7: Uros Floating Islands and Taquile IslandsStop At: Uros Floating Islands, Lake Titicaca, Puno Peru
Today, we will meet you at your hotel and taken to the highest navigable lake in the world, Lake Titicaca.
During the morning, you will visit the unique Uros Floating Islands, which have been built of only totora reeds. You will be astonished to see how the locals use the totora reeds to build many objects essential in their daily lives. As part of your visit you will explore the lake with a trip around the islands by totora reed canoe. After the totara reed canoe ride, you will continue on to Taquile Island via motor fast boat. You will have time to relax and enjoy the stunning scenery of Lake Titicaca for one hour.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Taquile Island, Taquile Island, Puno Region
Once you have arrived to the island, you will walk around the area and appreciate the beautiful landscapes. After your visit to Taquile Island you will enjoy a locally prepared lunch at a local restaurant. After lunch, we will cross the lake via boat and we will transfer you back to your hotel.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight in Puno
Day 8: Lake Titicaca, Flight to Lima and International FlightStop At: Lima, Lima, Lima Region
Today we take you to the Juliaca Airport for your domestic flight to Lima. You arrive in Lima in time for your connecting international flight.
Duration: 2 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Informacion Adicional
"Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking"
"Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required"
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"A minimum of 2 people per booking is required"
"Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants"
"Very important: Please provide a scanned copy or picture of your passport and specify type of bed (single or matrimonial)"
"Infants must sit on laps"
"Most travelers can participate"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability"
Hora de Inicio:
Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.
Superior 3* hotel option
1/1/2024 - 12/31/20244* Hotel Option
1/1/2024 - 12/31/2024Standard 3* hotel option
1/1/2024 - 12/31/2024
Duración: 8 Days
Lugar de comienzo: Traveler pickup is offered
Our representative will be at the airport with your name in a board
Airports- J Chavez Intl Airport, Lima Peru
Cancelaciones y devoluciones:
If you cancel at least 45 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.
If you cancel between 15 and 44 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 50 percent cancellation fee.
If you cancel within 14 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.
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