Itinerary

First Day:

  • Welcome and transfer from Lima airport to the hotel.
  • Welcome lunch.
  • 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 in Lima.

Second Day:

  • Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Transfer from the hotel to the Lima airport.
  • Flight from Lima to Trujillo from 7:25 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. (1 hour 20 minutes).
  • Welcome and transfer from the Trujillo airport to the selected hotel.
  • Tour to Chanchan and the Pyramids of the Sun and the Moon (10:30 a.m.).
  • Overnight at the hotel in Trujillo.

Third Day:

  • Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Tourist bus rides from Trujillo to Chiclayo (approximately 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.).
  • Transfer from the Chiclayo bus terminal to the selected hotel.
  • City tour of Chiclayo (3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.).
  • Overnight at the hotel in Chiclayo.

Fourth Day:

  • Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Visit to the Tucume Archaeological Complex (Valley of the Pyramids). (Full day).
  • Tour to the Royal Tombs of the Lord of Sipan. (Full day).
  • Overnight at the hotel in Chiclayo.

Fifth Day:

  • Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Tour by tourist bus from Chiclayo to Chachapoyas (7:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.).
  • Free afternoon to explore Chachapoyas.
  • Overnight at the hotel in Chachapoyas.

Sixth Day:

  • Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Visit the Karajia Sarcophagi and the Belén Valley (full day).
  • Overnight at the hotel in Chachapoyas.

Seventh Day:

  • Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Tour to the Kuelap Archaeological Complex (Full Day).
  • Overnight at the hotel in Chachapoyas.

Eighth Day:

  • Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Bus ride from Chachapoyas to Chiclayo.
  • Transfer to Chiclayo Airport.
  • Flight from Chiclayo to Lima (6:20 PM – 7:35 PM).
  • Transfer from the airport to the hotel.
  • Overnight at the hotel in Lima.

Ninth Day:

  • Transfer from hotel to bus terminal.
  • Cruz del Sur bus from Lima to Paracas (3:30 a.m. to 7:00 a.m.).
  • Tour to the Ballestas Islands (8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.).
  • Tour to the Paracas Reserve (11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.).
  • Travel from Paracas to Nazca (5:10 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.).
  • Transfer from the Nazca bus terminal to the hotel.
  • Overnight at the hotel in Nazca.

Tenth Day:

  • Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Transfer to Nazca Airfield.
  • Flight over the Nazca Lines – 40 minutes.
  • Tour to the Chauchillas Cemetery (10:00 AM – 1:00 PM).
  • Transfer to the Cruz del Sur bus terminal in Nazca.
  • Bus ride from Nazca to Arequipa (2:30 PM – 11:00 PM).
  • Welcome and transfer from the Arequipa bus terminal to the hotel.
  • Overnight at the hotel in Arequipa.

Eleventh Day:

  • Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Full-day tour to the Colca Canyon, Vicuñas Reserve, and Chivay.
  • Overnight at a hotel in Colca.

Twelfth Day:

  • Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Tour to the Colca Canyon, Condor Cross, Condor Viewing, and return to Arequipa (full day).
  • Overnight at a hotel in Arequipa.

Thirteenth Day:

  • Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Morning tour of Arequipa city (9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.).
  • In the afternoon, bus ride from Arequipa to Puno.
  • Welcome and transfer from the Puno bus terminal to the hotel.
  • Overnight at a hotel in Puno.

Fourteenth Day:

  • Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Tour to Lake Titicaca, the Uros Islands, and Taquile (7:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.).
  • Overnight at a hotel in Puno.

Fifteenth Day:

  • Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Bus trip from Puno to Copacabana (approximately 5 hours).
  • Tour to Copacabana and the Sanctuary of the Virgin Mary (full day).
  • Tour to Isla del Sol (full day).
  • Overnight at a hotel in Copacabana.

Sixteenth Day:

  • Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Free morning in Copacabana.
  • In the afternoon, bus ride from Copacabana to La Paz.
  • Reception at the La Paz Bus Terminal.
  • Free afternoon for sightseeing and souvenir shopping.
  • Evening: Tourist bus ride from La Paz to Uyuni (all night from 9:00 PM to 7:00 AM).

Seventeenth Day:

  • Transfer from the bus terminal to the hotel.
  • Excursion to the Uyuni Salt Flats.
  • Visit to “Fish Island” or Pescado Island and the Salt Hotel.
  • Night in a rustic lodge.

Eighteenth Day:

  • Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Tour of the Salt Desert, visiting the lakes.
  • Visit to the “Colored Lake” to observe how the waters appear to change color.
  • Overnight in a rustic lodge.

Nineteenth 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 (evening from 9:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.).
  • We will spend the night on the bus.

Twentieth Day:

  • Reception in La Paz and hotel accommodation.
  • Afternoon: City tour and Valley of the Moon.
  • Dinner and folklore show.
  • Overnight at a hotel in La Paz.

Twenty-First Day:

  • Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Transfer from the hotel to La Paz Airport.
  • Flight from La Paz to Cusco (Aerosur) (50 minutes).
  • Afternoon city tour of Cusco.
  • Overnight at a hotel in Cusco.

Twenty-Second Day:

  • Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Transfer from your hotel to the train station.
  • Tour to Machu Picchu (All day from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.).
  • Overnight at a hotel in Cusco.

Twenty-Third Day:

  • Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Tour to the Sacred Valley of the Incas (All day from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.).
  • Overnight at a hotel in Cusco.

Twenty-Fourth Day:

  • Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Free day in Cusco.
  • Overnight at a hotel in Cusco.

Twenty-Fifth Day:

  • Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Transfer from the hotel to Cusco Airport.
  • Flight from Cusco to Lima (80 min).

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

DollarsSolesHotels
USD 5440S/.184964-star hotels: Sonesta Miraflores / Novotel / Costa del Sol / Sonesta – Expedition Train
USD 4900S/.166603-star hotels: Faraona / San Agustín / Samay / Casona Plaza – Expedition Train
USD 4640S/.157762-star hotels: Faro Inn / Casa Oblitas Hotel / Helena Inn – Expedition Train

PRICE PER PERSON IN SINGLE ACCOMMODATION – 2024

DollarsSolesHotels
USD 7130S/.233874-star hotels: Sonesta Miraflores / Novotel / Costa del Sol / Sonesta – Expedition Train
USD 6219S/.203983-star hotels: Faraona / San Agustín / Samay / Casona Plaza – Expedition Train
USD 5595S/.183512-star hotels: Faro Inn / Casa Oblitas Hotel / Helena Inn – Expedition Train

PRICE PER PERSON IN TRIPLE ACCOMMODATION – 2024

DollarsSolesHotels
USD 5140S/.168594-star hotels: Sonesta Miraflores / Novotel / Costa del Sol / Sonesta – Expedition Train
USD 4635S/.152023-star hotels: Faraona / San Agustín / Samay / Casona Plaza – Expedition Train
USD 4055S/.133002-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 serviceDollarsSoles
To go on the Vistadome Train increaseUSD 45S/.153Indicate in Advance
To go on the Hiram Bingham Train increaseUSD 700S/.2380Indicate 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 – Welcome to Lima and City Tour

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 – Flight from Lima to Trujillo and Tour to “Chan Chan”

After breakfast at your hotel, we will pick you up and transfer you to the Lima airport. There, you will check in for your one-hour flight to Trujillo, “Capital of Eternal Spring.” Our staff will welcome you and transfer you from Trujillo airport to your selected hotel. After lunch at 2:00 PM, we will begin a guided tour of the city and its most interesting areas, including the city center, surrounded by the famous colonial mansions: Casa Urquiaga and Casa Risco (now the Archaeology Museum); the Cathedral with its collection of paintings from the Quito School; the Monastery of El Carmen and the Art Museum. You will also visit Chan Chan, “the largest clay city in the Americas,” and the Pyramids of the Sun and the Moon. Its walls are decorated with beautiful and colorful anthropomorphic figures from Moche mythology. It is believed to have served funerary, ceremonial, and possibly administrative purposes. The Pyramid of the Moon is composed of superimposed temples from different periods of the Moche civilization. Archaeologists have discovered a tomb containing more than 40 sacrificed warriors.

Day 3 – Bus trip from Trujillo to Chiclayo and City Tour in Chiclayo

After breakfast at your hotel, we will pick you up and take you to the Trujillo bus terminal to board the bus to Chiclayo. Upon arrival in Chiclayo, our staff will welcome you and transfer you to your selected hotel in Chiclayo. Chiclayo is known as the “City of Friendship” due to the friendliness of its people. Among its tourist attractions are the Plaza de Armas, the Santa María Cathedral with its modern architectural lines, the City Hall, adorned with windows and wide wrought iron doors, the Basilica of San Antonio, the Church of Santa Verónica, founded in 1868, a unique structure, the main altar and the adjacent altarpiece are covered in silver and gold leaf, and the Paseo de las Musas. Republican House, small squares, and the city’s main thoroughfares, as well as the herbalist’s market. You will spend the night at your hotel. (Photo: Chiclayo Plaza de Armas).

Day 4 – Lord of Sipán Tombs Museum – Tucume Pyramids

After breakfast, we will travel to the Lord of Sipán Tombs Museum. It houses all the material collected by Dr. Walter Alva during the archaeological excavations of the Sipán Huaca Rajada Complex. The exhibition showcases the Lord of Sipán along with all his jewels, some Moche warrior tombs, and important gold pieces. The museum’s architecture is inspired by the ancient Moche sanctuaries, which combine platforms. It is currently considered one of the best museums in South America. In the afternoon, we will tour the Tucume Pyramids, characterized by their 26 pyramids, including Huaca del Pueblo, La Raya, El Sol, and Las Estacas. Finally, we will spend the night at your selected hotel. (Photo: Lord of Sipán).

Day 5 – Bus trip from Chiclayo to Chachapoyas

We will have a very early breakfast at the hotel. Our staff will then transport you to the Chiclayo bus terminal to begin the journey to the province of Chachapoyas. The trip takes approximately 7 hours (7:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.). Upon arrival at the terminal, our staff will welcome you and then drive you to the hotel. The afternoon is free to rest or explore the city. We will spend the night at the hotel.

Day 6 – Tour to the Karajía Sarcophagi

After breakfast, our staff will transport you by bus to the ancient Karajía Sarcophagi. This day, we will take an interesting excursion, 1 hour and 40 minutes from our accommodation, which will allow us to admire the Revash funerary buildings located high on a mountain. The Karajía Sarcophagi belonged to the Chipurić Archaeological Complex, part of the Chacha Culture, which was characterized by the unique burial method for its dead. It is interesting to note that the sarcophagi consist of two parts: a head and busts, carved into a compact form, and a funerary capsule that forms the contours of the body. The head is crowned by a trophy skull. Return to your hotel. (Photo: “Karajía Sarcophagi”).

Day 7 – Tour to the Kuelap Archaeological Complex

After breakfast at the hotel, we will visit the Kuelap Archaeological Complex, located a 1-hour drive from our accommodation. This imposing pre-Incan fortress was discovered 60 years before the citadel of Machu Picchu. The Kuelap fortress is an imposing pre-Incan fortress located high on the mountain (3,080 meters above sea level). This impressive stone fortress was built by the Chachapoya culture around 800 AD. It is located at an altitude of 3,000 meters above sea level and covers approximately 6 hectares. It contains three defensive platforms, the first 20 meters high and 680 meters long. Its three entrances are walled alleys that narrow as you advance and lead to the next two platforms. Inside, you can see 420 circular buildings decorated with rhombus and zigzag friezes. The Chachapoyas, whose secrets are guarded by the thick foliage, created harmony in a privileged location, a timeless place where the mountaintops are kissed by the clouds. This tour allows a short visit to the fortress from Chachapoyas, the capital of Amazonas. Return to the city of Chachapoyas.

Day 8 – Bus trip from Chachapoyas to Chiclayo and flight to Lima

After breakfast at the hotel, we head to the Chachapoyas bus terminal for the transfer to Chiclayo. The trip takes approximately 7 hours. We have the afternoon free, and in the evening we head to Chiclayo Airport to catch our flight to Lima. Our staff will be waiting there to welcome you and transfer you to the hotel. (Photo: Gocta Chachapoyas Waterfalls).

Day 9 – Tour to the Ballestas Islands and Paracas Reserve

After breakfast, we will transfer to the port of Paracas, the most important wildlife sanctuary on the Peruvian coast. We will take a motorboat ride to the Ballestas Islands, in the Paracas National Reserve, where we will be able to observe sea lions, boobies, pelicans, penguins, and other seabirds. On the way back, we will have the opportunity to see the “Candelabro,” a giant Nazca Lines-style sand figure. Free time before returning to take photos of the sea lions, seals, and seabirds. After arriving at the port, we will take a tour to the Paracas Reserve. In the afternoon, we will head to the bus terminal in the city of Paracas to take a bus to Nazca. The trip generally takes three hours. Once in Nazca, our staff will be waiting to transfer you to your hotel.

Day 10 – Nazca Lines Overflight

After breakfast in the morning, we will transfer you to the Nazca airport for a 45-minute flight over the Nazca Plains, where the ancient pre-Incas drew gigantic figures of animals and plants for a purpose yet to be discovered. Many believe these figures were made by extraterrestrials, including monkeys, spiders, hummingbirds, and more. Afterward, we will visit the Chauchillas Cemetery. Afterward, passengers will be transferred to the Nazca bus terminal for their journey to the city of Arequipa, which generally takes 11 hours. In the early morning, our staff will transfer you from the bus terminal to your hotel in Arequipa, where you will spend the night.

Day 11 – Heading to the Colca Canyon and Vicuñas Reserve

Early in the morning, we depart by private bus for the Colca Canyon, passing by the foot of the Chachani volcano. During the trip, we will pass through Pampa Cañahuas in the Aguada Blanca National Reserve, home to vicuñas and alpacas (South American camelids). Along the way, we will visit the Mirador de los Andes, the Chucura crater, and the Mirador de Chivay, where you can admire pre-Columbian terraces that are still cultivated by the inhabitants of the Colca Canyon. Along the way, you will reach an altitude of 4,000 meters above sea level, where you will appreciate the flora and fauna of the beautiful natural lagoons of Bofedales and Mar Atrapado, along with giant castle-shaped rocks. At 5:00 PM, we will arrive in Chivay, in the Colca Valley. Accommodation in the Colca Valley, and in the afternoon you have the option to visit the region’s thermal and medicinal baths.

Day 12 – Colca Canyon and Condor Viewing

In the morning, we depart for the “Cruz del Condor,” where the canyon begins. You can appreciate its depth, and the world’s largest bird can be seen circling above the agricultural terraces cultivated since pre-Inca times. Enjoy the wonderful views of the Colca Canyon, one of the deepest in the world (3,000 meters). On the way back to Chivay, visit the Chinina Viewpoint, home to the famous Hanging Tombs, and the Siphon Suspension Bridge, which connects the towns of Yanque and Coporaque. We will continue to the town of Yanque, where we will visit its beautiful church and cobblestone streets, among other attractions. We will stop at the viewpoints of Choquetipo, Artahuilque, and the town of Maca to once again observe the Colca Valley. Then, we will return to Arequipa to rest.

Day 13 – Arequipa City Tour

After breakfast, we will tour the “White City,” including the Convent of Santa Catalina, undoubtedly the gem of Arequipa. It was finally opened to the public in 1970 after 400 years of seclusion, and houses countless pieces of colonial art. You will also visit the Plaza de Armas, the cloisters of the Society of Jesus, and the Cayma and Yanahuara neighborhoods, with magnificent views of the El Misti volcano. You will also visit a traditional colonial mansion called the Founder’s Mansion. In the afternoon, we will take a bus that will take us to the lakeside city of Puno in approximately 6 hours, where we will be picked up and taken to the hotel. (Photo: Arequipa’s Plaza de Armas at night.)

Day 14 – Tour to Lake Titicaca, Uros Island, 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 floating islands of the Uros, ancient inhabitants of the lake. These Andean natives build their own islands by periodically adding new layers of totora reeds, which they also use to build their houses and boats. We will then continue sailing to Taquile Island, a place of great scenic, ethnic, cultural, and archaeological value. It is inhabited by native Quechua people who have developed an efficient and original social system and a magnificent weaving technique over the generations. We will then return by boat to the port of Puno, where 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 15 – 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 16 – 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, at 1:30 p.m. in the afternoon, 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 17 – 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 accommodation 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 18 – Tour of San Juan and Laguna Colorada

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 19 – Laguna Colorada – Laguna Verde Tour

We start the day very early (around 5:30 am) to observe the “Sol de la Mañana” 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 tour 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 20 – 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 begin the tour with a stroll through the witches’ market and the handicraft market, followed by an interesting visit to an open fruit and potato market, where we will learn about the social and cultural exchanges of the Aymara people as they conduct business. We will then head to the main colonial street where we will visit the Tiwanaku Gold Museum. We will visit Plaza Murillo, where we will receive a detailed explanation of Bolivia’s political situation, its administrative system, and everything related to the “wonderful history of our revolutions.” 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, where we will take a beautiful hike to observe the work of soil erosion over millions of years. In the evening, we will enjoy a folkloric show featuring typical dances in colorful costumes. Hotel night in La Paz. (Photo: Valle de la Luna).

Day 21 – Flight from La Paz to Cusco and City Tour in Cusco

After breakfast at your hotel in La Paz, we will pick you up and transfer you to the La Paz airport. After check-in, you will board a one-hour flight to Cusco, the Archaeological Capital of the Americas. There, 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 1:30 p.m., 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 Qenqo, 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 p.m.

Day 22 – Machu Picchu Tour “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: Panoramic View of Machu Picchu).

Day 23 – 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 8:30 a.m., picking you up from your hotel and heading to Pisac, a typical market with picturesque mountain terraces. We will visit the Pisac archaeological site. It is also famous for its fairs, where you can buy beautiful handicrafts. Afterward, 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 end around 7:00 p.m. in Cusco’s Plaza de Armas. We will spend the night at your selected hotel in Cusco.

Day 24 – Free Day

After breakfast, you will have the day at leisure to explore the city of Cusco. You can walk through its streets and visit its numerous museums and colonial churches, which hold priceless treasures (visits will be at your own expense). You will also be able to learn more about its people and customs, as well as purchase handicrafts and souvenirs of your trip. We will spend the night at your selected hotel in Cusco. (Photo: Tipón and the Southern Valley of Cusco). You can also take part in optional activities such as a tour of the Southern Valley, visiting Tipon and Pikillacta, or rafting on the Vilcanota River.

Day 25 – Transfer to the airport and farewell

After breakfast at the hotel, we will pick you up and take you to the Cusco airport. There, you will check in and board a one-hour flight to Lima, before boarding your international flight.

Includes

Hotel pick-up.
2 transfers from Lima airport to the Hotel.
1 City tour to the «City of Kings».
2 Nights in a selected hotel in Lima including breakfast (according to accommodation).
1 Night in a selected hotel in Trujillo including breakfast (according to accommodation).
2 Nights in a selected hotel in Chiclayo including breakfast (according to accommodation).
3 Nights in a selected hotel in Chachapoyas including breakfast (according to accommodation).
1 Night in a selected hotel in Nazca including breakfast (according to accommodation).
2 Nights in a selected hotel in Arequipa including breakfast (according to accommodation).
1 Night in a selected hotel in Colca Canyon including breakfast (according to accommodation).
2 Nights in a selected hotel in Puno including breakfast (according to accommodation).
1 Night in a selected hotel in Copacabana including breakfast (according to accommodation).
2 Nights in a selected hotel in La Paz including breakfast (according to accommodation).
4 Nights in a selected hotel in Cusco including breakfast (according to accommodation).
1 Air Ticket from Lima-Trujillo.
1 Air Ticket from Chiclayo-Lima.
1 Air Ticket from La Paz-Cusco.
1 Air Ticket from Cusco-Lima.
1 Transfer from the hotel in Lima to the bus terminal in Lima.
1 Bus Trip from Trujillo-Chiclayo (08:00 hrs – 11:00 hrs).
1 Bus Trip from Chiclayo Chachapoyas Chiclayo.
1 Bus Trip from Lima-Paracas (03:30 hrs – 7:00 hrs).
1 Bus Trip from Paracas-Nazca (17:10 hrs – 21:00 hrs).
1 Bus Trip from Nazca-Arequipa (14:30 hrs – 23:00 hrs).
1 Bus Trip from Puno-Copacabana.
1 Tour to the Ballestas Islands (08:00 hrs to 10:00 hrs).
1 Overflight of the Nazca Lines (40 minutes).
1 City tour of Arequipa (14:00 hrs to 18:00 hrs).
1 Tour to the Colca Canyon.
1 Bus Trip from Arequipa to Puno (14:00 hrs – 20:00 hrs).
1 Tour to Lake Titicaca, Uros and Taquile Islands.
1 Tour to Copacabana and the Sanctuary of the Virgen Morena (Dark Virgin).
1 Bus Trip from Copacabana to La Paz.
Tourist transport La Paz – Uyuni – La Paz.
Transport from the beginning to the end of the Uyuni tour.
2 nights 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 Valley of the Moon (Valle de La Luna).
1 Transfer from the hotel to the La Paz airport.
1 Transfer from Cusco airport to the selected hotel.
1 Tour to Cusco City and Surroundings (Afternoon from 13:30 hrs – 18:30 hrs).
1 Tour to Machu Picchu by Expedition train (Full day from 06:00 hrs – 20:00 hrs).
1 Tour to the Sacred Valley of the Incas including 1 lunch (Full day from 08:00 hrs – 19:00 hrs).
02 buffet lunches in Urubamba and at Lake Titicaca.

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.