Overview:
Venture on our special 9-Day Highlights Tour of Lima, Cusco, and Puno, an unforgettable journey through Peru’s most iconic destinations. Begin in Lima, the vibrant capital known for its rich history and world-class cuisine. Continue to Cusco, the heart of the Inca Empire, where you will explore the breathtaking Sacred Valley, the majestic Machu Picchu, and the colorful wonder of Rainbow Mountain. Your adventure ends in Puno, home to the legendary Lake Titicaca. Visit the unique Uros Floating Islands, handcrafted from totora reeds, and experience the living traditions of Taquile Island, known for its stunning landscapes and renowned textile culture.
Travel & Accommodation
9 days, 8 nights, 4 cities/sites
Meals
8 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches included
Activity Level
Moderate to Challenging
Departures
Every day
Day 1: Arrive at Lima airport, after claiming your baggage please walk to international arrivals area and meet our Machupicchu America Travel representative who will be holding a sign with your name on it and then board our comfortable transport and drop off you to your hotel located in Miraflores. After check-in at the hotel the balance of the day will be at leisure.
Overnight: Lima
Day 2: After breakfast at your hotel, our Machu Picchu Latin America guide will pick you up from your hotel lobby at either 9:00 a.m. or 2:00 p.m. (you may choose the morning or afternoon tour). We will begin our tour by visiting the modern suburbs of San Isidro and Miraflores, where we will see the Financial Center. We will also pass by Huaca Pucllana, a pre-Inca pyramid-shaped temple. Next, we will stop at Parque del Amor (Love Park) to enjoy a beautiful view of the Pacific Ocean. We will then visit downtown Lima’s historical center, designated by UNESCO as a Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Our tour will include a visit to the San Francisco Monastery and its famous underground crypts, known as the Catacombs. At the end of the tour, you will have the option to either shop at the Indian Market, explore Larcomar Mall, or return to your hotel.
Overnight: Lima
Day 3: After breakfast at your hotel, our representative will transfer you to Lima Airport to board your flight to Cusco. Upon arrival at Cusco Airport, our representative will meet you and transfer you to your hotel in a private vehicle. After check-in at the hotel, the rest of the day is at your leisure to relax and enjoy Cusco.
Overnight: Cusco
Day 4: Our local expert guide will pick you up by 7:00am, to begin an amazing journey to the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Our first stop will be at the Andean Camelids rescue center, where we can see Alpacas, Llamas and Vicuñas. We will continue our journey to Pisac Inca site where we will enjoy stunning views and learn about the Incan agricultural methods. Then we will stop in Pisac to visit its famous market. After these sights, we will drive you to Urubamba town and enjoy a delicious buffet lunch. We will continue our journey to Ollantaytambo and visit its amazing Inca city. Finally, we will board the train at Ollantaytambo train station to Aguas Calientes.
Overnight: Aguas Calientes (Machupicchu pueblo)
Day 5: After early breakfast, our expert guide will walk you to the bus station to board the bus to Machu Picchu. Explore the amazing Machupicchu one of the New Seven Wonders of the world. After the visit, board the bus back to Aguas Calientes for lunch and free time, then board the train back to Ollantaytambo train station, and transferred back to your Cusco hotel.
Overnight: Cusco
Day 6: Today, very early in the morning (4:30am) our local expert guide will pick you up to start your adventure hike to Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain. We will drive for about 1.5 hours and stop for breakfast at a local restaurant at Cusipata village. We will continue our journey for another 1 hour, observing the beautiful Andean landscape. Once we reach Fulawasipata (beginning of our hike), we will hike for about 1.5 hour to the highest point to have the best and stunning Rainbow Mountain views. After enjoying the views, we will start walking down for about 1 hour to the parking area and drive back to Cusipata village for Lunch. Finally, we will drive you back to Cusco arriving by 16:30pm.
Overnight: Cusco
Day 7: After early breakfast at your hotel, you will be dropped off at the bus station for your next destination in Puno. Enjoy the scenic bus ride from Cusco to Puno, a full-day adventure through the Andean highlands stopping 5 times en route to visit amazing places including lunch. Stops include Andahuaylillas Church, known as the Sistine Chapel of the Andes, and Raqchi (Temple of Wiracocha). The highest point of the journey is La Raya Pass (over 4,300 masl). You will arrive at Puno by 17:00pm, where our representative awaits you who will drop off you to your hotel.
Overnight: Puno
Day 8: After early breakfast, you will be driven to the Lake Titicaca harbor to board the motorboat and set off to explore the highest navigable lake in the world. Sail for about 30 minutes to the fascinating Uros floating island made with Totora reeds. Then we will continue sailing towards Taquile Island known as the home of the famous weavers. After an incredible time, we will enjoy a delicious and traditional lunch with the host family. Finally, enjoy the last sights of the amazing Lake Titicaca on the return way back to Puno city.
Overnight: Puno
Day 9: After breakfast at your hotel, you will be picked up and dropped off to Juliaca (JUL) airport located only one hour drive away from Puno city and take your flight to Lima.
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