Itinerary
First Day:
- Welcome and transfer from Lima airport to 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 1:00 PM – 6:30 PM).
- 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 6:30 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).
- Bus trip from Copacabana to La Paz (3 hours).
- Transfer to the hotel in La Paz.
- Overnight at the hotel in La Paz.
Eighth Day:
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Bus trip from La Paz to Tiwanaku.
- Tour to the Tiwanaku Archaeological Complex (2 hours 30 minutes).
- Return to La Paz.
- Overnight at the hotel in La Paz.
Ninth Day:
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- City tour of La Paz, visit to the colonial church of San Francisco, the Witch Doctor’s Market, and Plaza Murillo, where the Government Palace, Cathedral, and the National Congress are located (morning from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.).
- Tour to the Valley of the Moon (2 hours).
- Folkloric Dance Show (evening from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.).
- Overnight at the hotel in La Paz.
Tenth Day:
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Transfer to the La Paz airport and bus terminal.
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 | Hoteles |
|---|---|---|
| USD 2930 | S/.9610 | 5-star hotels: Libertador / Hilton Garden / Esteves Island – Expedition Train |
| USD 2115 | S/.6916 | 4-star hotels: Sonesta Miraflores / Costa del Sol / Sonesta – Expedition Train |
| USD 1840 | S/.6035 | Hoteles 3 estrellas: Faraona / San Agustín / Casona Plaza – Tren Expedition |
| USD 1665 | S/.5461 | 2-star hotels: Faro Inn / Casa Oblitas Hotel / Helena Inn – Expedition Train |
PRICE PER PERSON IN SINGLE ACCOMMODATION – 2024
| Dollars | Soles | Hotels |
|---|---|---|
| USD 4600 | S/.15088 | 5-star hotels: Libertador / Hilton Garden / Esteves Island – Expedition Train |
| USD 3105 | S/.10184 | 4-star hotels: Sonesta Miraflores / Costa del Sol / Sonesta – Expedition Train |
| USD 2480 | S/.8134 | 3-star hotels: Faraona / San Agustín / Casona Plaza – Expedition Train |
| USD 2255 | S/.7396 | 2-star hotels: Faro Inn / Casa Oblitas Hotel / Helena Inn – Expedition Train |
PRICE PER PERSON IN TRIPLE ACCOMMODATION – 2024
| Dollars | Soles | Hotels |
|---|---|---|
| USD 2195 | S/.7199 | 4-star hotels: Sonesta Miraflores / Costa del Sol / Sonesta – Expedition Train |
| USD 1760 | S/.5772 | 3-star hotels: Faraona / San Agustín / Casona Plaza – Expedition Train |
| USD 1545 | S/.5067 | 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:
– Spaces at Wayna Picchu Mountain are subject to availability (please inquire).
– Peruvian tourists with a 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, 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. (Photo: Uros Island on Lake Titicaca in Puno).
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 3 hours. In Copacabana, we will visit the Cathedral, the Sanctuary of the Virgin Mary, and the Main Square. After lunch, we will continue on a 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. In the afternoon, we will board the bus to La Paz, where our staff will be waiting for you and transfer you to your hotel. Overnight stay in La Paz.
Day 8 – Tour to the Tiwanaku Archaeological Complex
Breakfast at the hotel and then board the bus to Tiwanaku. This is one of the most important archaeological sites in the Americas and is located 45 minutes from La Paz, near Lake Titicaca. During the visit, we will appreciate the monoliths, the famous Sun Gate, and the authentic Benett monolith, recently returned from the city of La Paz after almost 70 years and now housed in the new archaeological museum. Arriving in Tiwanaku after a hike, we will visit the Akapana pyramid, the Kalasasayala temple, the Sun Gate, the Fraile and Ponce monoliths, and the semi-subterranean temple with the nailed heads. In the on-site museum, we can appreciate its excellent ceramic work, including the famous Keros (ceremonial vases), the huaco-portraits (three-dimensional portraits of a human face on a vase), as well as textiles, and, above all, its architectural structures, many of which have astronomical orientation. In the afternoon, we will return to La Paz and spend the night at the hotel. Photo: Kalasasaya Palace.
Day 9 – City Tour of La Paz and Visit to the Valley of the Moon
In the morning, we will have breakfast at the hotel and then 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 Jaén Street, where interesting museums are located, followed by the open-air museum of 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 Valley of the Moon. You will have the afternoon at leisure. In the evening, we will enjoy a folkloric show featuring traditional dances in colorful costumes. Overnight stay at the hotel in La Paz. (Photo: Valley of the Moon).
Day 10 – Farewell
Breakfast at the hotel. At the appropriate time, transfer from your hotel to the airport or bus terminal for your international or domestic departure.
Includes
 | Hotel Pick-up. |
 | 2 transfers from Lima airport to the Hotel. |
 | 1 City tour to the “City of Kings” («Ciudad de los Reyes»). |
 | 1 night 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 – 18:00 hrs). |
 | 1 Tour to Machupicchu by Expedition train (All day from 18:00 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. |
| 1 Tour to Tiwanaku and transfer from La Paz to Tiwanaku. |
| 1 City tour in La Paz and visit to the Moon Valley (Valle de La Luna). |
| 1 Transfer from the bus terminal to the hotel or airport. |
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.
