TOUR TO LIMA, MACHU PICCHU, CUSCO, ROUTE OF THE SUN AND LAKE TITICACA 12 DAYS
DESCRIPTION OF THE TRIP
Discover the grandeur of Peru on an unforgettable journey that combines history, culture and breathtaking scenery. Start in Lima, the gastronomic capital of South America, before exploring the marine wildlife of the Ballestas Islands and the magical Huacachina Oasis in the Ica desert.
Back in Lima, enjoy its City Tour and the spectacle of the Parque de las Aguas. Then, head to Cusco, the ancient capital of the Inca Empire, to tour its colonial streets and historic temples. Immerse yourself in the majesty of the Sacred Valley of the Incas, before experiencing the highlight of the trip: the visit to Machu Picchu, one of the Seven Wonders of the World.
The adventure continues with the impressive Colored Mountain (Vinicunca) and the beauty of the Humantay Lagoon, surrounded by towering snow-capped mountains. Then, travel along the Route of the Sun, discovering archaeological sites and unforgettable landscapes towards the mystical Lake Titicaca, the highest navigable lake in the world, where you will visit the floating islands of the Uros.
End this tour with the certainty of having explored the best of Peru, taking with you unforgettable memories of its history, nature and ancestral culture.
Program details
- Day 1: Arrival to Lima
- Day 2: Ballestas Islands and Huacachina Oasis
- Day 3: City Tour Lima and Water Park
- Day 4: Arrival to Cusco and Transfer to Hotel
- Day 5: City Tour Cusco
- Day 6: Sacred Valley of the Incas
- Day 7: Machupicchu
- Day 8: Colored Mountain
- Day 9: Humantay Lagoon
- Day 10: Route of the Sun
- Day 11: Lake Titicaca
- Day 12: Departure from Peru
TRAVEL ITINERARY
Arrival in Lima
International flight – Lima
Upon arrival at Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, we will pick you up and transfer you to your hotel in the district of Miraflores or Barranco for its proximity to tourist attractions and pleasant atmosphere, after which 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
- Boat trip to Ballesta Island
- Official tourist guide
City Tour Lima and Parque de las Aguas
Start time: 9:00 am or 14:00 pm
This day we start the tour in the Historic Center of Lima, which was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO for containing a great history, then we will visit the park of love that is located on the boardwalk of Miraflores with a beautiful view of 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 catacombs of the viceregal era, then go to the park of the waters.
- Lima 200 msnm
- Transfer to the places to visit
- Hotel night
- Admission ticket
- Breakfast at the hotel
Arrival in Cusco and transfer to hotel
Upon arrival at the Alejandro Velasco Astete airport in Cusco, we pick you up and take you to your hotel. Afterwards you will be offered an easily digestible breakfast and/or lunch (as appropriate) after which we offer you a break for acclimatization followed by a short walk around the main square of Cusco and its surroundings.
- Cusco 3400 msnm
- Lima-Cusco
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Transfer airport -hotel
- Hotel night
Cusco City Tour
09:00 or 13:00 (according to choice)
The tour will be done on foot in Cusco: Plaza de Armas, “Cathedral of Cusco” and the Temple of Santo Domingo, Q’oricancha (Temple of the Sun), then we will go to the fortress of the temple of Sacsayhuaman to continue to the archaeological complex of Q’enqo, and continue our journey to the fortress of Puca Pucara continue to the water temple of Tambomachay then we will move to the hotel ending the day.
- Cusco 3400 msnm
- Transfer to the places to visit
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Admission ticket
- Official tourist guide
- 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
- Transfer to the places to visit
- Breakfast at the hotel and lunch
- Admission ticket
- Tourist train to Machupicchu
- Official tourist guide
- Hotel night in Machu Picchu
Sanctuary of 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 and transfer station - hotel
- Breakfast
- Tren turístico
- Admission ticket
- Official tourist guide
- Hotel night in Cusco
Mountain of Colors
Pick up from your hotel at 04:00 to 04:30 AM
We will make a first stop in Cusipata, where we will enjoy a buffet breakfast, and then 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. Also, we will be able to take a photo session. Finally, we will enjoy lunch in Cusipata, and return to Cusco at approximately 17:30.
- Montaña 5200 msnm
- Transfer to the places to visit
- Breakfast and lunch
- Hotel night
- Official tourist guide
- Admission ticket
Humantay Lagoon
Pick up from hotel: 04:00am to 4:30am
We will travel by vehicle from Cusco to Mollepata, where we will have breakfast, then we will start the hike that lasts approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes to 2 hours from the town of Soraypampa which is located at 3850 meters above sea level, the hike is with a slope having ups and downs. There is also the option of renting horses in case you do not want to walk, the horses will accompany you during the journey. On the way you can appreciate impressive views of the snowy mountains of Humantay; likewise, you can observe the local flora and fauna, after this rewarding journey we will return to the city of Cusco.
Note: It is recommended to wear warm clothes because the temperature in the area is cold.
- Laguna Humantay 3200
- Transfer to the places to visit
- Breakfast and lunch on the tour
- Hotel night
- Official tourist guide
- Admission ticket
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
- Tourist bus from Cusco - Puno
- Transfer hotel - terminal
- Admission ticket
- Official tourist guide
- Breakfast and lunch
- Hotel night
Lake Titicaca
Pick up from your Hotel 07: 00 am approx
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
- Entrance ticket
- Official tourist guide
- Breakfast and lunch
- Hotel night
Departure from Peru
On this last day, we will pick you up at your hotel and take you to the Juliaca airport. 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:
- 03 nights hotel in Lima
- 05 nights hotel in Cusco
- 01 night hotel in Machu Picchu town
- 02 nights hotel in Puno
Transportation and transfers:
- Private transportation from airport to hotel (to and from)
- Train and tourist bus to Machu Picchu (to and from)
- Boat ride on the island Lake Titicaca and Lake Titicaca
- Tour with vehicles in the desert
- Transfer to all places to visit
Tour/excursions and entrance fees:
- 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).
- Colored mountain
- Laguna humantay
- City tour in Lima
- City tour Cusco City tour
- Ruta del sol (Andahuaylillas, Raqchi, La Raya, Pukara Museum)
- Lake Titicaca (Uros Island and Amantani)
Meals:
- 11 breakfasts
- 05 lunches
- International flights optional
- Food not mentioned in the program
- Local flights optional (Lima – Cusco round trip) Bag 8KG+ carry on 10KG.
What to bring:
Your original passport, comfortable clothes, from November to March you will need waterproof clothes, trekking shoes, insect repellent, sun block and hat.
International flights, the price varies according to the date of travel.
TRAVEL PRICES
Category: ⭐ Tours only
Hotels: No hotels – Breakfast not included
Price:
- Without flights (Lima-Cusco-Lima): $ 935
- With flights (Lima-Cusco-Lima): $ 1240
Categoría:⭐⭐ Hostal + Tours
Hoteles:
- Lima:
- El patio
- Suites Larco
- Cusco:
- Hosteria Anita
- Muñay Ñusta
- Panaka
- Machupicchu:
- Viandina
- La Payacha
- Puno
- Kaaro Buho
- Balsa Inn
Price:
Twin or Matrimonial Room
- Without flights (Lima-Cusco-Lima)
- $ 1209
- With flights (Lima-Cusco-Lima)
- $ 1510
Category: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Hostel + Tours – Standard
Hotels:
- Lima:
- Britania
- Ibis Reducto
- Cusco:
- Prisma
- Casona Plaza
- Moaf Hotel
- Machupicchu:
- Pucara
- Qoya Palace
- Puno
- Sol plaza Hotel
- Casona plaza
Price:
Twin or Matrimonial Room
- Without flights (Lima-Cusco-Lima)
- $ 1299
- With flights (Lima-Cusco-Lima)
- $ 1599
Category:⭐⭐⭐⭐ Hostel + Tours – Superior
Hotels:
- Lima:
- Costa del sol
- Birtania Crystal
- Cusco:
- San Agustin Dorado
- Ruins
- Jose Antonio
- Machupicchu:
- Sanctuary Mapi
- Tara
- Puno
- Hacienda Puno
- Hacienda Plaza
Price:
Twin or Matrimonial Room
- Without flights (Lima-Cusco-Lima)
- $ 1450
- With flights (Lima-Cusco-Lima)
- $ 1760
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