In this fantastic tour through the Peruvian highlands, you’ll discover the lost city of the Incas: Machu Picchu, as well as Lake Titicaca and its traditional inhabitants. A trip where the cultural and natural highlights meet for an intense and exciting vacation!
Day 1 Arrival in Lima
Upon arrival in Lima, you’ll be transferred to the hotel. Lodging in Lima
Day 2 Lima City tour (B)
Our tour begins through the colonial town visiting the Huaca Puccllana pre-Inca ruins, and then we go to the Plaza de Armas, the Cathedral, San Francisco Church and its impressive "Catacombs". Later on we go towards the modern Lima, visit to the districts of San Isidro and Miraflores, followed by a visit to the modern shopping center known as Larco Mar from where we get an splendid view of the Pacific Ocean. Lodging in Lima
Day 3 Lima – Cusco – Incas Sacred Valley (B)
After breakfast you’ll be transferred to the airport for your flight to Cusco (Not included). Upon arrival to the airport, you’ll visit the Sacred Valley: the Pisac ruins and the impressive fortress of Ollantaytambo with optional lunch in a nice local hacienda (to be paid on the spot). Lodging in the Sacred Valley
Day 4 Sacred Valley – Machu Picchu – Cusco (B)
You’ll be transferred to Ollanta train station for your departure towards the village of Aguas Calientes. Drive by public bus to the Machu Picchu main entrance, where you’ll hike to discover the magnificent citadel. Late in the afternoon, back to Aguas Calientes by public bus. From here we take our train to the town of Ollantaytambo from where by car we travel back to Cusco. Lodging in Cusco
Day 5 Cusco City Tour (B)
In the morning, visit the Qorikancha Temple (or Temple of the Sun). City tour by the colonial streets and later on visit to the nearby and impressive ruins of Cusco: Sacsayhuaman, Quenqo, Tambo Machay. The afternoon is yours to spend at leisure. Lodging in Cusco
Day 6 Cusco – Puno (B, L)
Using the comfortable Inka Express Tourist bus transport we travel towards Puno (shared transfer). The bus will follow south-east. First visit to the Andahuaylillas Temple, were will observe beautiful 17th century frescoes and a splendid gilded main altar. Continuing will pass Urcos village and then stop at Raqchi for a visit to the Viracocha Inca Temple. Later on we stop at Sicuani for lunch. Then we pass La Raya high point on the Vilcanota range, which is the highest crossing point of the White and Black Cordillera de Los Andes (4200 meters). Lodging in Puno
Day 7 Puno – Uros – Taquile (B, L)
In the morning, transfer to the shores of Titicaca Lake and visit by boat to Uros, the unique floating islands located on Titicaca Lake. On this group of 40 big island-like packs of floating totora (reeds), Uros natives continue living like their ancestors, preserving their customs and their own system of communal life. Later on we continue to visit the Taquile Island, where descendants from the Incas are still living; they weave the finest woven goods in Peru. Lodging in Puno
Day 8 Puno – Sillustani - Lima out (B)
In the morning, visit the Chullpas de Sillustani, tower made from circular stones which were used as the burial site of the ancient Hatun Colla chiefs in the pre – Inca times. Transfer to the airport for your connecting flight to Lima (not included).
