Itinerary
First Day:
- Welcome at the Lima airport and transfer to your hotel.
- City tour to the “City of Kings” – Daily afternoon departures at 2:00 PM (Duration: 4 hours).
- Pickup from your hotel.
- Panoramic view of the Pucllana Pyramid.
- Walking tour of Lima’s Plaza Mayor and surrounding areas.
- Guided entry to the Catacombs of Lima.
- Return to your hotel.
- Overnight at selected hotel.
Second Day:
- Flight from Lima to Cusco (1 hour).
- Welcome and transfer from Cusco airport to the selected hotel.
- Cusco City Tour: Cathedral, Qoricancha, Sacsayhuaman, Tambomachay… (afternoon from 1:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.).
- Overnight at selected hotel in Cusco.
Third Day:
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Tour to Machu Picchu (All day from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.).
- Overnight at selected hotel in Cusco.
Fourth Day:
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Tour to the Sacred Valley of the Incas (All day from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.).
- Overnight at selected hotel in Cusco.
Fifth Day:
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Transfer from the hotel to the Cusco to Puno tourist terminal.
- Guided tour from Cusco to Puno (All day from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.).
- Overnight at selected hotel in Puno.
Sixth Day:
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Tour to Lake Titicaca, Uros Island, and Taquile (7:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.).
- Overnight at selected hotel in Puno.
Seventh Day:
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Bus trip from Puno to Copacabana (approximately 5 hours).
- Tour to Copacabana and the Sanctuary of the Virgin Mary (3 hours).
- Tour to Isla del Sol (4 hours).
- Overnight stay in Copacabana (3 hours).
Eighth Day:
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Free morning in Copacabana.
- Afternoon: Bus ride from Copacabana to La Paz.
- Reception at the Bus Terminal.
- Afternoon available for shopping.
- Evening: Bus ride from La Paz to Uyuni (all night from 9:00 PM to 7:00 AM).
Ninth Day:
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Excursion to the Uyuni Salt Flats.
- Visit to “Fish Island” or Pescado Island and the Salt Hotel.
- Night in a rustic lodge.
Tenth Day:
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Tour of the Salt Desert, visiting the lakes.
- Visit the “Colored Lake” to observe how the waters appear to change color.
- Overnight in a rustic lodge.
Eleventh Day:
- At approximately 6:00 a.m., we will head out to observe the Geysers.
- We will rest at Cañapa Lagoon, where we will be able to bathe in its hot springs.
- We will visit Laguna Verde to observe the lagoon’s color change.
- In the afternoon, at 6:00 a.m., we will transfer to Uyuni.
- We will travel by tourist bus from Uyuni to La Paz. (At night, from 9:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.)
Twelfth Day:
- Reception in La Paz and hotel accommodation.
- City tour and Valley of the Moon.
- Dinner and folklore show.
- Night at a hotel in La Paz.
Thirteenth Day:
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Transfer to the La Paz bus terminal.
- Bus from La Paz to Puno (in the morning from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.).
- Transfer to your hotel in Puno.
- Overnight at the hotel in Puno.
Fourteenth Day:
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Tour to the Chullpas of Sillustani.
- Transfer to Juliaca airport.
- Flight from Juliaca to Lima (schedules of your choice).
Important: During the months of January and April, Inka Rail and Peru Rail services depart and arrive at the Ollantaytambo or Pachar stations (2 hours from Cusco). Our tour prices include transfers to these stations.
PRICE PER PERSON IN DOUBLE ACCOMMODATION – 2024
| Dollars | Soles | Hotels |
|---|---|---|
| USD 3815 | S/.12513 | 5-star hotels: Libertador / Hilton Garden / Esteves Island – Expedition Train |
| USD 3010 | S/.9872 | 4-star hotels: Sonesta Miraflores / Costa del Sol / Sonesta – Expedition Train |
| USD 2695 | S/.8839 | 3-star hotels: Faraona / San Agustín / Casona Plaza – Expedition Train |
| USD 2555 | S/.8380 | 2-star hotels: Faro Inn / Casa Oblitas Hotel / Helena Inn – Expedition Train |
PRICE PER PERSON IN SINGLE ACCOMMODATION – 2024
| Dollars | Soles | Hotels |
|---|---|---|
| USD 5570 | S/.18270 | 5-star hotels: Libertador/Hilton Garden/Esteves Island – Expedition Train |
| USD 4145 | S/.13595 | 4-star hotels: Sonesta Miraflores/ Costa del Sol/ Sonesta – Expedition Train |
| USD 3600 | S/.11808 | 3-star hotels: Faraona/ San Agustín/ Casona Plaza – Expedition Train |
| USD 3195 | S/.10479 | 2-star hotels: Faro Inn/ Casa Oblitas Hotel/ Helena Inn – Expedition Train |
PRICE PER PERSON IN TRIPLE ACCOMMODATION – 2024
| Dollars | Soles | Hotels |
|---|---|---|
| USD 2875 | S/.9430 | 4-star hotels: Sonesta Miraflores/ Costa del Sol/ Sonesta – Expedition Train |
| USD 2570 | S/.8430 | 3-star hotels: Faraona/ San Agustín/ Casona Plaza – Expedition Train |
| USD 2395 | S/.7855 | 2-star hotels: Faro Inn/ Casa Oblitas Hotel/ Helena Inn – Expedition Train |
NOTE – All these prices are subject to change at your discretion; prices vary depending on the hotel or accommodation…please inquire.
| Optional service | Dollars | Soles | |
|---|---|---|---|
| To go on the Vistadome Train increase | USD 45 | S/.153 | Indicate in Advance |
| To go on the Hiram Bingham Train increase | USD 700 | S/.2380 | Indicate in Advance |
Important:
– Hotel reservations are subject to availability.
– Spaces at Wayna Picchu Mountain are subject to availability (please inquire).
– Peruvian tourists with valid ID receive a USD 20.00 discount on the tour price upon entering Machu Picchu.
Program
Day 1 – Lima City Tour with a Visit to Huaca Pucllana
Get to know Lima on a comfortable and modern sightseeing tour of the best of our city. We’ll take a panoramic tour of the Pucllana Pyramid in Miraflores, pass through the large El Olivar de San Isidro Park, walk through the streets of the Historic Center, and enjoy a guided tour of the Plaza de Armas and the Catacombs of the San Francisco Convent. A comprehensive tour with the comfort and attention of a modern tourist service.
Day 2 – City Tour in Cusco
After breakfast at your hotel, we will pick you up and take you to the Lima airport. There, you will check in and board a one-hour flight to Cusco, the Archaeological Capital of the Americas. Our staff will welcome you and transfer you from the Cusco airport to your selected hotel, where you will enjoy coca tea. After lunch, at 2:00 PM, we will begin the guided tour, which includes visits to the center of the ancient city of Cusco, the Plaza de Armas, the Cathedral, the Monastery of Santo Domingo, the Temple of Koricancha, and the nearby ruins of Kenko, Puka Pukara, Tambomachay, and the Sacsayhuaman fortress. The fortress was built with enormous rocks. Their movement and use remain a mystery, as there are no stone quarries in the area. At 7:00 PM, we will depart.
Day 3 – Tour to Machu Picchu “The Lost City of the Incas”
After a hearty breakfast, we’ll pick you up from your hotel and transfer you to the Cusco train station to begin the excursion to Machu Picchu, the Lost City of the Incas. We’ll travel for four hours to the tourist town of Aguas Calientes. From there, we’ll take a bus and arrive at the citadel of Machu Picchu in half an hour. Then, with our guide, we’ll tour the Inca city for two to three hours. We’ll then have time to descend to Aguas Calientes for lunch, and in the afternoon, we’ll take the train back to Cusco. Upon arrival, our staff will be waiting for you as usual and take you to your hotel for the night. (Photo: Machu Picchu).
Day 4 – Tour to the Sacred Valley of the Incas
This day we will take a tour to the Sacred Valley of the Incas. We begin at 8:00 a.m. We will be picked up from your hotel and head to Pisac, a typical market town with picturesque mountain terraces. We will visit the Pisac archaeological site. It is also famous for its fairs, where you can buy beautiful handicrafts. Afterwards, we will head to Urubamba, where lunch is included. We will then head to the Ollantaytambo Fortress, where descendants of the Incas live in Inca homes. Finally, we will head to Chinchero to see its market and the archaeological site, with its typical Spanish overlays on the Inca buildings. The tour will conclude around 7:00 p.m. in Cusco’s Plaza de Armas. We will spend the night at a selected hotel in Cusco. (Photo: Sacred Valley of the Incas in Cusco).
Day 5 – Sightseeing trip from Cusco to Puno, visiting “Raqchi”
After breakfast, we will pick you up from your hotel and take you to the bus station. We will take you on a tour lasting approximately 8 hours. We will include four excursions and guided tours to the tourist attractions of the southern corridor of the Altiplano, visiting the Andahuaylillas Temple (the Sistine Chapel of the Americas), and the Inca temple of Raqchi. At midday in the city of Sicuani, a buffet lunch will be included in the tour. From there, we will continue the tour, reaching the Raya Pass at 4,335 meters above sea level and the Aymara Inca Museum of Pukara. Each tour lasts 20 to 40 minutes, where passengers can ask questions, take photos, and walk around, making our excursions a pleasant experience. Upon arrival in Puno, our staff will be waiting for us and will take us to the hotel where we will spend the night.
Day 6 – Tour to Lake Titicaca, the Uros Islands, and Taquile
After breakfast at your hotel, you will be transferred to the port of Puno (Lake Titicaca) where you will board a boat to visit the Uros Floating Islands for a 45-minute visit, where you will experience the island’s customs and crafts. Afterwards, we will also travel by boat to visit Taquile Island, a place of great scenic, ethnic, cultural, and archaeological value. We will then return by boat to the port of Puno. There, you will be picked up and taken to your hotel, or, if you prefer, we can drop you off in downtown Puno. Finally, you will spend the night at your selected hotel.
Day 7 – Tour to Copacabana and Isla del Sol
Breakfast at the hotel. You will then be transferred to the Puno bus terminal to board the tourist bus to Copacabana. The trip takes three hours. In Copacabana, we will visit the Cathedral, the Sanctuary of the Virgin Mary, and the Main Square. At noon, we will enjoy a typical lunch. Afterwards, we will take the tour to Isla del Sol, crossing the lake for approximately an hour and a half until we reach the southern part of Isla del Sol. We will visit the archaeological remains of “Pillcokaina – Temple of the Inca,” a religious center. We will then take a short walk up the Yumani steps to reach the Fountain of Youth. There, you can refresh yourself with a sip of sacred water. This fountain is believed to be the source of eternal youth. We will also enjoy the beauty of this beautiful Inca garden. At night, we will rest at a selected hotel in Copacabana. (Photo: Isla del Sol).
Day 8 – Bus trip from Copacabana to La Paz and from La Paz to Uyuni
We will have breakfast at the hotel. You will have the morning to explore Copacabana, shop for handicrafts and souvenirs, and learn more about local customs and the daily life of the locals. Then, in the afternoon at 1:30 p.m., we will board the bus to La Paz. Upon arrival, our staff will be waiting for you to give you a brief tour of the city and take you to dinner. In the evening at 9:00 p.m., we will board the bus to Uyuni.
Day 9 – Start of the tour of the Uyuni Salt Flats
You will arrive in the town of Uyuni in the morning. There, our staff will be waiting for you for breakfast and then begin our visit to the Uyuni Salt Flats, the largest salt flat in the world. The tour begins at approximately 11:00 a.m. from the offices. We will initially visit the Train Cemetery and the Colchani Village, places to learn about the history and present of Uyuni. Then, we will enter the wonderful Uyuni Salt Flats. After a few minutes of traveling across this immense white plain, we will arrive at the “Salt Hotel,” the first of its kind, which currently operates as a museum. Along the way, we will be able to observe fantastic optical illusions that are accentuated during the rainy season (between December and March), as well as the “Ojos de Agua,” small eruptions of water that will help us understand the formation of this endless sea of salt. At midday, we arrive at Incahuasi Island in the center of the salt flat, where we can observe large populations of cacti, fossilized sea rocks, and spectacular views of the salt flat from the island’s summit. After lunch, we head to our lodging in the community of Ajencha in the southern part of the salt flat. We spend the night in a rustic lodge (with shared restrooms).
Day 10 – San Juan – Laguna Colorada Tour
After breakfast in San Juan, we cross the Chiguana Salt Flat (4,200 meters above sea level). We begin our journey heading toward the Lípez Volcanic Region, where we can see the Ollagüe Volcano in the distance. We continue our journey to the Eduardo Avaroa Reserve, where we can observe the Hedionda, Cañapa, and Honda lagoons, all home to a variety of local birdlife. We will then enter the Siloli Desert, stopping to take photographs of the impressive landscapes of this desert. This desert is home to the famous formation known as the “Stone Tree.” We will then enter the Eduardo Abaroa Andean Fauna Reserve and arrive at Laguna Colorada, where it is possible to observe the three types of flamingos found in the Andean region. Overnight stay in a local community. The night will be spent in a rustic lodge (with shared restrooms).
Day 11 – Laguna Colorada – Laguna Verde
We start the day very early (around 5:30 am) to observe the “Sun of the Morning” geysers, fumaroles, and craters filled with volcanic lava. Afterwards, we will enjoy a soak in hot springs; despite the low temperature, it is an unforgettable experience. We continue our journey almost to the Chilean border, in Hito Cajón. Along the way, we will enjoy panoramic views of the “Dalí Desert,” with rocks resembling the work of the great surrealist painter, and we will also visit Laguna Verde at the foot of the Licancabur Volcano. From Laguna Verde, we begin our return to Uyuni. In the afternoon, we will hike through the great “Valley of the Rocks,” with remains of volcanic rocks. Finally, we will visit the town of San Cristóbal, a town relocated to its current location for the construction of Bolivia’s largest mine. Arrival in Uyuni at 1:00 a.m. At approximately 6:00 PM, you’ll have some free time until the bus departs back to La Paz. We’ll board the bus back to La Paz at 9:00 AM (the trip takes 10 hours; we’ll spend the night on the bus).
Day 12 – City Tour in La Paz
Upon your arrival from Uyuni in the morning, our staff will be waiting for you at the bus terminal to transfer you to your hotel so you can rest for the morning. In the afternoon, we will visit the city of La Paz, visiting its typical artisan market, the colonial church of San Francisco, the famous Witch Doctor’s Market, and Plaza Murillo, where the Government Palace, the Cathedral, and the National Congress are located. Then, we will visit Jaen Street, where interesting museums are located, followed by the open-air museum of the Tiwanaku culture. We will continue with a visit to the residential areas of Obrajes, Calocoto, and La Florida. We will conclude with a visit to the magical Valle de la Luna (Moon Valley). In the evening, we will enjoy a folkloric show featuring traditional dances in colorful costumes. Overnight stay at the hotel in La Paz. (Photo: Valle de la Luna).
Day 13 – Bus trip from La Paz to Puno
Bus trip from La Paz to Puno. After breakfast at your hotel, you will be transferred to the La Paz bus terminal to board the bus that will take you to Puno in 6 hours. Our staff will be waiting for you and will transfer you to your hotel so you can rest. In the afternoon, we will tour the Sillustani Chullpas, pre-Inca funerary towers located on the shores of Lake Umayo. The tallest tower is approximately 12 meters high. Finally, you will spend the night at your selected hotel. (Photo: Sillustani Chullpas in Puno).
Day 14 – Flight from Juliaca to Lima
After breakfast at the hotel, you will have a few hours to explore downtown Puno. At a time we will arrange for you to be picked up from your hotel and transferred to Juliaca Airport, an hour from Puno. There, you will check in at the airport counter, receive your plane tickets, and then board your flight to Lima.
Includes
 | Hotel Pick-up. |
 | 2 transfers from Lima airport to the Hotel. |
 | 1 City tour to the “City of Kings” («Ciudad de los Reyes»). |
 | 2 nights at selected hotel in Lima includes breakfast (according to accommodation). |
| 3 nights at selected hotel in Cusco includes breakfast (according to accommodation). |
| 2 nights at selected hotel in Puno includes breakfast (according to accommodation). |
| 3 nights at selected hotel in La Paz includes breakfast (according to accommodation). |
 | 1 flight Lima – Cusco (1 hour). |
| 1 Transfer from Cusco airport to the selected hotel. |
| 1 Tour to the City of Cusco and Surroundings (In the afternoon from 13:30 hrs – 06:30 hrs). |
 | 1 Tour to Machu Picchu by Expedition train (All day from 06:00 hrs- 20:00 hrs). |
 | 1 Tour to the Sacred Valley of the Incas includes 1 lunch (All day from 08:00 hrs- 19:00 hrs). |
| 1 Transfer from the hotel to the Cusco to Puno tourism terminal. |
| 1 Guided tour from Cusco to Puno includes 1 lunch (All day from 06:00 hrs – 18:00 hrs). |
| 1 Tour to Lake Titicaca, Uros Island, Taquile. |
| 1 Bus trip from Puno to Copacabana. |
| 1 Tour to Copacabana and the Sanctuary of the Dark Virgin (Virgen Morena). |
| 1 Bus trip from Copacabana to La Paz. |
| Tourist transport La Paz – Uyuni – La Paz. |
| Transport from the beginning to the end of the tour in Uyuni. |
| 2 nights of accommodation (The first night in a basic Uyuni Hotel and the second night in a campsite). |
 | 2 lunches, 2 breakfasts and 2 dinners on the Uyuni Tour. |
| Admission fee for Isla de Pescado (Fish Island) and the Eduardo Abaroa Reserve. |
| 1 City tour in La Paz and visit to the Moon Valley (Valle de La Luna). |
| 1 hotel night in La Paz. |
| 1 Transfer from the bus terminal to the hotel and vice versa. |
Not Included
| Food not mentioned. |
Note
You can request 2, 3, 4, or 5-star hotels in Aguas Calientes instead of the basic hostel that would already be included.
AVAILABLE DISCOUNTS: Students: ISIC CARD.
(Students require an International Student Identity Card and must be under 25 years of age.)
Recommendations
- Wear sneakers or light shoes or tennis shoes.
- Drink plenty of fluids on your excursions.
- Raincoat (long poncho) during the rainy season.
- Long-sleeved shirts.
- Long pants.
- Insect repellent.
- Sunscreen, a wide-brimmed hat for sunny days.
- Binoculars.
- Sunglasses, plastic bags.
- Medication and/or personal items (contact lens solution).
- One light backpack or briefcase per person.
- Camera or camcorder and film.
- Have checks and small coins (dollars, euros, or soles) on hand.
Requirements to book the Tour
Requirements to book the tour:
- Tour start date.
- First name (as written in passport).
- Last name (as written in passport).
- Scanned passports or ID cards (Required).
- Nationality.
- Passport number.
- Date of birth.
- Specify accommodation type (Single, Double, Matrimonial, Triple).
- Specify hotel category (2, 3, 4, or 5 stars).
- Contact phone numbers.
- Payment of 50% of the tour cost.
- Prices are promotional and for cash payments only. Payments by credit card will incur an 8% surcharge.
