Best of Peru in 6 days: Cusco, Machu Picchu and Lake Titicaca

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Welcome to Cusco | City tour (optional) | Sunset in Cusco
1 stop
1
Cusco
Upon arrival at Cusco airport, you will be greeted by your guide, who will give you an introduction to your 6-day itinerary. You will then be transferred by private transport to your hotel. You can take a tour of the city of Cusco as an option (at your own expense).
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Day 2
Cuzco | Andean Weavers and Alpacas | Salt Mines | Moray and Ollantaytambo Inca Sites | Train to Aguas Calientes
7 stops
2
Cusco
7: 45 a.m. After breakfast at your hotel in Cusco, your guide will pick you up to start the journey to the Sacred Valley of the Incas. You will enjoy Andean landscapes, local communities and archaeological sites that make this experience unforgettable.
3
Chinchero
8: 30 a.m. After about an hour of travel from Cusco, you will reach the town of Chinchero. You will visit a local family that preserves the traditions of the Andean fabric. You can see alpacas and llamas, feed them, take photos and know traditional natural dyeing techniques.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
4
Moray
9: 30 a.m. Admire the circular terraces of Moray, surrounded by the Andes. Your guide will explain how the Incas used different microclimates for agriculture. It is a site that combines engineering, history and natural landscape.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included
5
Salinas de Maras
9: 30 a.m. Admire the circular terraces of Moray, surrounded by the Andes. Your guide will explain how the Incas used different microclimates for agriculture. It is a site that combines history, engineering and natural landscape. Then you'll head to lunch.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included
6
Urubamba
12 :00 p.m. You will enjoy a buffet lunch in a restaurant in the Sacred Valley, with a variety of Peruvian cuisine, including salads, soups, main dishes and desserts. Vegetarian options are also available.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
7
Ollantaytambo
2: 10 p.m. You will visit the terraces and ruins of Ollantaytambo, an important military, religious and agricultural center that protected access to Machu Picchu. This place played an important role during the Spanish conquest. At the end of the visit, you will be transferred to the train station to board the service according to your reservation (regular train, panoramic observatory). During the journey, of approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes, you will enjoy Andean landscapes and the Urubamba River towards Aguas Calientes.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
8
Aguas Calientes
6 :00 p.m. Upon arrival in Aguas Calientes, our staff will meet you at the train station and accompany you to your hotel. After check-in, you will have the afternoon free to rest or tour the village on your own.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 3
Guided tour of Machu Picchu and return to Cuzco in the afternoon
2 stops
9
Machu Picchu
7 :00 a.m. After breakfast at the hotel, you will head with your guide to the bus station to climb towards the entrance of Machu Picchu. You will start a guided tour of the main areas of the citadel, including squares, temples and stone steps. Your guide will explain the historical and cultural aspects of this site recognized as one of the seven wonders of the modern world. At the end of the visit, you will have free time to explore on your own and take pictures. Then you will descend by bus to Aguas Calientes, where you will have time for lunch (not included). 2:00 p.m. At the indicated time, you will board the train back to Ollantaytambo, again enjoying the landscapes of the valley.
5 hours • Admission ticket included
10
Ollantaytambo
Upon arrival at Ollantaytambo train station, our transport will be waiting to take you back to your hotel in Cusco. Estimated arrival time: 18:00 h.
Day 4
Cuzco | Guided Bus Tour from Cusco to Puno | Puno
7 stops
11
Cusco
After breakfast at your hotel in Cusco, you will be transferred to the private bus station to start a guided sightseeing trip to Puno.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
12
Andahuaylillas
You will visit this colonial church known for its interior decorated with religious art, paintings and details in gold leaf.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
13
Parque Arqueologico De Raqchi
You will explore one of the most important archaeological complexes in southern Peru, with large Inca structures dedicated to the god Wiracocha.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
14
Sicuani
Stop to enjoy a buffet lunch included in a local restaurant.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
15
La Raya Pass
Short stop at the highest point of the tour, with panoramic views of the Andes.
20 minutes • Admission ticket included
16
Pucara
Visit this pre-Inca site known for its traditional sculptures and ceramics.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
17
Puno
Upon arrival in Puno, your guide will meet you at the private bus station and transfer you to your hotel for check-in. Then you will have free time to rest.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Day 5
Puno | Lake Titicaca | Full Day Uros Island and Taquile
3 stops
18
Puno
After breakfast at your hotel, you will be picked up and transferred to the main port of Puno. Start a boat tour of Lake Titicaca, enjoying panoramic views.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
19
You will reach the Uros Islands, floating islands built with reeds. You will be greeted by the local inhabitants, who will show you their homes and traditions. Your guide will explain the history of these islands, created as a form of protection and adapted to the environment of the lake. After the visit, you will continue by boat to the next part of the tour.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
20
Taquile Island
You will disembark on Taquile Island, a community that maintains its traditions and lifestyle. You can observe traditional dress and textile techniques that are part of your culture. Your guide will explain local customs and community organization. Then you will enjoy a traditional lunch included prepared with products from the region. After the visit, you will return by boat to Puno and will be transferred to your hotel.
3 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 6
Puno | Departure from Juliaca airport
1 stop
21
Juliaca
Option 1: After breakfast, depending on the departure time of your flight, we will pick you up from your hotel and take you to Juliaca Airport (Jul) (located just one hour drive from the city of Puno) to catch your flight back to Lima or other destinations. Option 2: We will take you to the bus station to take a bus that will take you back to Cusco. Option 3: We will take you to the bus station to take a bus that will take you to Bolivia – La Paz (Bus ticket not included) (book it in advance)

Additional info

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• IMPORTANT. The Machu Picchu authority requests: full name, passport number, date of birth and nationality, to issue the entry. At the time of booking please provide these details correctly as shown on your passport.

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