Duration 8 days
Our 8-day itinerary is specially designed for families and couples who want to experience the best of the Peruvian highlands (altiplano) with a trip to Cusco and Puno.
Among the main attractions of this package are the tour to Lake Titicaca, the highest navigable lake in the world, in Puno; the Inca ruins of Pisac and Ollantaytambo, in the Sacred Valley of the Incas; and the lost city of Machu Picchu.
Our team will take care of everything you need so you can enjoy your trip in comfort, safety, and peace of mind: transfers between the hotel and the airport, tourist transportation, professional guides, train and bus tickets, hotels (optional), and entrance tickets to Machu Picchu.
Our itinerary can be modified according to your dates and arrival and departure times, and the tours can be in small groups or private. Contact our specialists for more information and alternatives for your trip!
Welcome to Cusco! On your arrival, our local staff will welcome you and transfer you to your hotel. Depending on your arrival time, you can take a City Tour to see the city's best attractions or explore the surroundings of the historic center on your own.
Visit the incredible Maras Salt Mines (Salineras), with their more than 3000 natural salt pools, and the Moray Inca agricultural laboratory. All this in just half a day from Cusco.
Enjoy a tour of the Sacred Valley of the Incas, visiting two of the most important historical and cultural centers in the Cusco region: Pisac and Ollantaytambo. In the afternoon, we will take the train to Aguas Calientes, where we will spend the night before our visit to Machu Picchu.
Today you will take the long-awaited guided visit to the magical lost city of Machu Picchu, lasting approximately 2 hours: more than enough time to learn the history of this sacred place and take the best photos.
Once the tour is over, we will return to the small town of Aguas Calientes, from where the train will depart for the destination station and, finally, our transportation will take you from the station to your hotel in Cusco.
On this day, we will take the tour to Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain, the second most visited destination in the country, which needs no introduction. It is a must-stop for all travelers, on a tour where you can also enjoy the beautiful landscapes of Cusco's southern valley and see alpacas and llamas along the way. If you prefer, you can swap this activity for the Humantay Lake experience.
On this day, we will travel to the city of Puno along the route known as the Route of the Sun (Ruta del Sol), by tourist bus, stopping at the main historical sites along the way, such as the church of Andahuaylillas, the Raqchi archaeological complex, and the Pukara lithic museum.
In the morning, at 7:00 a.m., we will leave the hotel for the port of Puno to embark on an adventure on Lake Titicaca, the highest navigable lake in the world. We will visit the Uros and Taquile islands to learn firsthand how the inhabitants of the floating islands of Lake Titicaca live. In the evening, we will board an overnight bus back to the city of Cusco, arriving the next morning at around 5:30 a.m.
At the agreed time, we will take you to the airport for your departure flight from Cusco.
You can choose to book only the excursions or the complete package, which includes excursions, transfers, and hotels. We do not include flights, but we will give you recommendations on airlines and schedules.
The Tourist Ticket (Boleto Turístico) is a personal ticket and is not sold in advance. It must be purchased in Cusco or at the entrance of the visited sites where it is required.
The maximum volume allowed on the trains is 5 kg per person, so you should travel with the bare essentials; the rest of your luggage should remain at your hotel in Cusco during the two days of travel. If you check out when traveling to Machu Picchu, you can leave your luggage in the hotel's luggage storage.
The entry time for this tour is from 7:00 a.m., but it may vary depending on ticket availability at the time of booking. Remember: the sooner you book, the better your chances of getting the best time slots.
