This 7-day tour will take you through the main tourist regions of southern Peru, such as Cusco and Puno. We'll begin in the ancient Inca capital, exploring its historical sites and the Sacred Valley, culminating in Machu Picchu. Then, we'll visit Puno and Lake Titicaca, where its islands and traditions will amaze us.
In the morning, we will take you to Lima's airport for your flight to Cusco, where we will greet you and transfer you to your hotel. In the afternoon, we will tour the imperial city, visiting the cathedral, Qorikancha, and several archaeological sites such as Tambomachay, Puca Pucara, Q´enqo, and Sacsayhuaman.
We will finish with the option to walk through the main streets of Cusco and its historic center, enjoying the atmosphere and architecture. This tour will allow you to experience the cultural and architectural richness of the city.
Lima (150 m) - Cusco (3,350 m) - 4 Ruins - Cusco
We will explore the Sacred Valley of the Incas, starting with the citadel of Pisac, which is well known for its terraces, fountains, observatories, and is the largest Inca cemetery. Then, we will visit its traditional market before having lunch in Urubamba.
Next, we will head to the fortress of Ollantaytambo, which dominates the valley with its impressive structures and terraces. Finally, we will take the train to Aguas Calientes, where we will be transferred to your hotel.
Cusco (3350 m) - Pisac (2950 m) - Ollantaytambo (2800 m) - Aguas Calientes (2000 m)
After breakfast, we will take the bus to Machu Picchu to explore its main areas with a guide for 2 hours. Then, you will have free time to continue discovering the citadel.
At the end, we will return to Aguas Calientes to board the train to Ollantaytambo, where we will spend the night.
Aguas Calientes (2000 m) - Machu Picchu (2400 m) - Ollantaytambo (2800 m) - Cusco (3350 m)
On the fourth day, we will visit the Sacred Valley, starting with Maras and its salt mines, which still use an ancestral irrigation system. Then, we will explore Moray, an agricultural center with microclimates in its terraces.
We will continue to Chinchero to visit the palace of Inca Pachacutec, and finally, return to Cusco.
Ollantaytambo (2800 m) - Maras Salt Mines (3000 m) - Moray (3500 m) - Chinchero (3754 m) - Cusco (3350 m)
We will depart early towards Puno, making our first stop in Andahuaylillas to visit the San Pedro Church, known as the Sistine Chapel of South America. Then, we will explore the archaeological center of Raqchi, dedicated to the god Wiracocha.
On the way, we will visit the camelid center at La Raya and the Pucará site, famous for its Pucará bulls. Finally, we will arrive in Puno and head to the hotel.
Cusco (3350 m) - Raqchi (3400 m) - La Raya (4330 m) - Puno (3850 m)
We will visit Lake Titicaca, starting with the floating Uros Islands, where the inhabitants live using totora reeds for their houses and rafts. Then, we will head to Taquile Island, known for its communal lifestyle based on Inca principles.
From the island, we will enjoy panoramic views of the lake and the bays of Puno and Bolivia. In the afternoon, we will return to Puno.
Puno (3850 m) - Uros (3810 m) - Taquile (3950 m) - Puno (3850 m)
After breakfast, we will take you from your hotel in Puno to the Juliaca airport for your flight to Lima, where you will be transferred to your hotel in downtown Lima or Miraflores.
Puno (3850 m) - Juliaca (3824 m) - Lima (150 m)
