TOUR TO LIMA, MACHU PICCHU AND TITICACA LAKE 9 DAYS
DESCRIPTION OF THE TRIP
Live an unforgettable experience exploring Peru’s most breathtaking landscapes and cultural richness. Start in Lima, the gastronomic and cultural capital of the country, before traveling to the southern coast to discover the wildlife in the Ballestas Islands and the magical Oasis of Huacachina, a paradise in the desert.
Back in Lima, immerse yourself in its history with a City Tour, before flying to the mystical city of Cusco, ancient capital of the Inca Empire. Explore the impressive Sacred Valley of the Incas, with its archaeological sites and unforgettable landscapes, before visiting Machu Picchu, one of the Seven Wonders of the World.
Continue the adventure by ascending the spectacular Colored Mountain (Vinicunca), a unique natural spectacle. Then, travel along the Route of the Sun, crossing Andean landscapes and archaeological sites towards the legendary Lake Titicaca, the highest navigable lake in the world, where you will visit the ancestral floating islands of the Uros.
Finish this incredible journey with unforgettable memories of the history, culture and the most fascinating landscapes of Peru.
Program details
- Day 1: Arrival to Lima
- Day 2: Ballestas Islands and Huacachina Oasis
- Day 3: City Tour Lima – Arrival to Cusco
- Day 4: Sacred Valley of the Incas
- Day 5: Machupicchu
- Day 6: Colored Mountain
- Day 7: Route of the Sun
- Day 8: Lake Titicaca
- Day 9: Departure from Peru
TRAVEL ITINERARY
Arrival in Lima
Arrival at Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, then transfer to the hotel in the district of Miraflores or Barranco for its proximity to tourist attractions and pleasant atmosphere, then you will have the afternoon free to rest and acclimatize.
- Lima 200 msnm
- Transfer airport - hotel
- Hotel night
Ballestas Islands and Huacachina Oasis
Pick up from hotel and departure by bus: 04:30 to 05:30
We start in Paracas, where we will take a boat for the excursion to the “Ballestas Islands”, there you can observe sea lions, pelicans, penguins and other seabirds. At the end we continue with the trip to Ica, where we will do a wine tasting, then we head to the oasis This in itself is amazing, but it gets even better as you have the option to sandboard on some of these huge dunes, this can be exciting and de-stressing and often you will end up with a face full of sand, but a quick shower will fix it, sandboarding is exciting, faster, it is a must for anyone who visits Huacachina, then we will return 21:00 hours approximately.
- Ica 100 msnm
- Transfer to the places to visit
- Box break fast
- Admission ticket
- Hotel night
- cTransfer to places to visit
- Boat trip to Ballesta Island
- Official tourist guide
City Tour Lima - Arrival to Cusco
This day we pick you up from your hotel and start the tour, where the first stop we will make will be in the park the love of the Miraflores boardwalk that has a beautiful view facing the sea, then we will go to the main square of Lima where we will walk through the center of the city and also enter a church and its catacomb of the viceregal era, then after the tour we will give you some time so you can have lunch and then transfer you to the airport for your flight to Cusco upon arrival we will transfer you to your hotel with our private mobility. This day will be ideal for acclimatization where you could go for a walk around the main square and surrounding streets, if you get altitude sickness you will have a rest time that will help us to rest and recover.
- Cusco 3200 msnm
- Lima - Cusco
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Transfer airport -hotel
- Hotel night
Sacred Valley of the Incas
Start of the tour: 06:00 – End 19:00
First, we will pick you up from your hotel, we will make the arrival to Chinchero where we will start our tour visiting the traditional market, then we will go to, where we will find the impressive salt mines in simulated terraces called the salt mines of Maras and we will also visit the terraces of Moray incredible circular Inca terraces. In addition, we will have lunch in the Sacred Valley of the Incas in the province of Urubamba. Then we head to the fortress of Ollantaytambo and in the afternoon we will take the tourist train to the Aguas Calientes town of Machupicchu where we will spend the night.
- Valle 2800 msnm
- Admission ticket
- Breakfast and lunch
- Transfer to the places to visit
- Tourist train to Machupicchu
- Hotel in Machupicchu
Machupicchu
The first thing we will do will be the transfer to the buses to the Inca city of Machupicchu that usually operate early in the morning, then we will see how spectacular is the Inca city where you will have the guided tour for 3 hours, for your better understanding of the history, there is also the option of the mountain of Huaynapicchu; also you will have the option to enjoy the breathtaking panoramic views of Machupicchu; later, we return to Aguas Calientes and then we go to the train station to leave. We will be waiting for you to transfer you to your hotel in Cusco.
- Machupicchu 2200 msnm
- Tourist bus station - hotel
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Tourist train
- Admission ticket
- Official tourist guide
- Hotel night in Cusco
Rainbow Mountain
Pick up from hotel: 04:00 to 04:30
We start the journey in Cusco, then we will make a first stop in Cusipata, where we will enjoy breakfast, then we will continue with the route of approximately 5 kilometers to the 7 Colors Mountain. The hike is approximately 2 hours, throughout the journey we will appreciate the breathtaking scenery. Upon reaching the top we will observe the wonderful colors of the mountain, we will have some time to enjoy the natural wonder of the mountain of 7 colors whose multicolored shades are due to different minerals where we can take a photo session, at the end we will enjoy lunch in Cusipata, and return to the city of Cusco at 17:30 approximately.
- Montaña 5200 msnm
- Transfer to the places to visit
- Breakfast and lunch on the tour
- Admission ticket
- Official tourist guide
- Hotel night in Cusco
Route of the Sun
Cusco-Puno, we will leave the city of Cusco at approximately 6:00 am
This day we will head towards the city of Puno. The journey will be by tourist bus with stops in different places. First, we arrive at the town of Andahuaylillas, where we will visit the “Sistine Chapel of America”. There we have lunch, and continue with our visit to Raqchi which was a settlement of Inca houses and temples dedicated to Wiracocha (or Huiracocha), the creator god of the world according to many Andean cultures, also known as Sanctuary built by the Inca Pachacutec in honor of the God Wiracocha. Finally, we will arrive in the city of Puno and transfer you to your hotel, where you can rest.
- Cusco 3400 msnm
- Transfer from hotel to bus terminal
- Tourist bus from Cusco - Puno
- Admission ticket
- Official tourist guide
- Breakfast and lunch
- Hotel night
Lake Titicaca
Pick up from your hotel at 07:00 am aprox
Lake Titicaca is located in the Andean highlands of the central Andes, a place where the winter cold is present and is very close to the highest navigable lake in the world with an average altitude of 3,812 meters above sea level, and also where the water is fresh, this lake is the largest in South America. We will visit several islands, one of them is the floating island of Uros, which are a native people of the area, whose majority population has settled for centuries in huge reed rafts called “floating islands”, which sail on the waters of Lake Titicaca, and whose language belongs to the Uru-Chipaya linguistic family, which we will visit, and then also know their culture on the island Taquile.
- Puno 3850 msnm
- Transfer to and from the port
- Transfer by boat to the islands to be visited
- Admission ticket
- Official tourist guide
- Breakfast at the hotel and lunch
- Hotel night
Departure from Peru
On this last day of your adventure, we will pick you up at your hotel to take you to the airport in Juliaca. From there, you will board your flight to Lima, after which we will connect you with your flight to your destination. We hope you have enjoyed your incredible journey through the magical beauty that Peru has to offer. This day is the end of our services, but we look forward to your next adventure with us.
- Juliaca 3850 msnm
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Transportation from hotel to airport
- Juliaca to Lima - international departure
WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE TRIP?
Hotel:
- 02 nights hotel in Lima
- 04 nights hotel in Cusco
- 01 night hotel in Machu Picchu town
- 02 nights hotel in Puno
Transportation and transfers:
- Private transportation from airport hotel (to and from)
- Train and tourist bus to Machu Picchu (to and from) – Expedition train
- Boat ride on Ballesta Island and Lake Titicaca
- Ride with vehicles in the desert
- Transfer to all places to visit
Tour/excursions and income:
- Private guide in Machu Picchu
- Shared service in the other tours
- Tour guide in all tours
- Oasis Huacachina and Ballestas Islands
- Tour Sacred Valley (Chinchero, Maras,
- Moray and Ollantaytambo).
- City tour in Lima
- Sun route (Andahuaylillas, Raqchi, La Raya, Pukara Museum)
- Lake Titicaca (Uros Island and Amantani)
Meals:
- 08 Breakfasts
- 04 Lunches
Flights:
- Optional local flights (Lima-Cusco and Juliaca -Lima)
- Included with 8kg bag + carry on 10 KG
- International flights optional
- Meals not mentioned in the program
International flights, price varies according to travel date.
TRAVEL PRICES
Category: ⭐ Tours only
Hotels: No hotels – Breakfast not included
Price:
- With flights (Lima-Cusco-Lima): $ 1079
Categoría:⭐⭐ Hostal + Tours
Hoteles:
- Lima:
- El patio
- Suites Larco
- Cusco:
- Hosteria Anita
- Antawasi
- Machupicchu:
- Machupicchu Inn
- Peru Coca B&B
- Puno
- Balsa Inn
- Tierra Mistica
Price:
Twin or Matrimonial Room
- With flights (Lima-Cusco-Lima)
- $ 1275
Category:
⭐⭐⭐ Hostel + Tours – Standard
Hotels:
- Lima:
- Ibis Reducto
- Britania Crystal
- Cusco:
- Casona Plaza
- Raymi
- Regocijo
- Machupicchu:
- Pucara
- Retama
- Puno
- Sol plaza Hotel
- Conde de Lemos
Price:
Twin or Matrimonial Room
- With flights (Lima-Cusco-Lima)
- $ 1350
Category:
⭐⭐⭐ Hostel + Tours – Superior
Hotels:
- Lima:
- Casa andina select
- Tierra viva
- Cusco:
- Ruinas
- Anawarque
- Maytaq Wasin
- Machupicchu:
- Santuario Mapi
- Tara
- Puno
- Hacienda Plaza
Price:
Twin or Matrimonial Room
- With flights (Lima-Cusco-Lima)
- $ 1440
Category:
⭐⭐⭐⭐ Hostel + Tours
Hotels:
- Lima:
- Crowne
- Mercure
- Cusco:
- Sonesta
- Xima
- Terra Andina
- Machupicchu:
- Taypikala
- Tierra viva
- Puno
- Sonesta Puno
Price:
Twin or Matrimonial Room
- With flights (Lima-Cusco-Lima)
- $ 1665
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