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
When you arrive at Cuzco Airport, you will meet with our private guide who will give you an overview of what you can expect over the next 6 days as you drive privately to your hotel. An optional tour of the city of Cuzco (own expense) is also available.
5 hours • 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 AM. After breakfast at your hotel in Cusco, our guide will pick you up from your accommodation to start your trip to the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Enjoy its Andean landscapes, welcoming people and amazing archaeological sites that make this tour an unforgettable experience.
8 hours • Admission ticket free
3
Chinchero
8 : 30 AM. After an hour's drive from Cusco, we arrived in the charming village of Chinchero. We will visit a local family that keeps alive the traditions of the Andean fabric. You can get to know their alpacas and llamas, feed them, take photos and discover the ancient natural dyeing techniques with which they create their colorful hand-woven fabrics.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
4
Moray
9 : 30 AM. Admire Moray’s impressive circular terraces, surrounded by the majestic Andes. Your guide will reveal how the Incas experimented with different microclimates to grow their food. A fascinating place that combines engineering, history and natural beauty. 
1 hour • Admission ticket not included
5
Salinas de Maras
9 : 30 AM. Admire Moray’s impressive circular terraces, surrounded by the majestic Andes. Your guide will reveal how the Incas experimented with different microclimates to grow their food. A fascinating place that combines engineering, history and natural beauty.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included
6
12:00 PM. You will enjoy a buffet lunch in one of the best restaurants in the Sacred Valley, with more than 50 options of Peruvian cuisine, among salads, soups, main dishes and typical desserts. Vegetarian options are also offered.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
7
Ollantaytambo
14: 10 PM. We will visit the terraces and ruins of Ollantaytambo, an important military, religious and agricultural center that protected the entrance to the road to Machu Picchu. This place was the scene of significant events during the Spanish invasion. At the end of the visit, we will go to the train station to board the selected service (regular train, observatory panoramic train, according to your reservation). During the journey of approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes, you can enjoy spectacular Andean landscapes and the Urubamba River, towards Aguas Calientes.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
8
Aguas Calientes
18 :00 Upon arrival in Aguas Calientes (village of Machu Picchu), our staff will be waiting for you at the departure of the train station to transfer you to your hotel. After check-in, you will have the afternoon free to rest or tour the town 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
07 :00 After having our breakfast at the hotel we will transfer with our guide to the bus station. This bus will take us to the main gate of Machu Picchu Historical Shrine where we will begin our unforgettable experience. Your expert guide will walk you through the main streets of these incredible ruins. Stroll through the city squares and climb the delicately carved stone stairs. Esoteric wisdom holds Machu Picchu as the new spiritual center of the world. There will be time to be alone and fully embrace this magnificent wonder of the world, letting this once-in-a-lifetime experience set in. Once the guide is completed we will have additional time to explore on our own. After the end of the visit, we will take the bus back to hot waters where you will have time for lunch (not included). At the indicated time, board the train that will not take you to Ollantaytambo train station.
5 hours • Admission ticket included
10
Ollantaytambo
Upon arrival at the train station in Ollantaytambo, our transport will be waiting to take you back to your hotel in Cuzco. Estimated arrival time 6.30pm
Admission ticket free
Day 4
Cuzco | Guided Bus Tour from Cusco to Puno | Puno
2 stops
11
Cusco
After breakfast at your hotel in Cusco, you will be taken to the bus station for a guided bus tour en route to Puno from Cusco, with drinks included and an English-speaking guide. You will stop along the way in Andahuaylillas "La Capilla Sistina", Raqchi Archaeological Park, in Sicuani for lunch included, La Raya (the border between Cusco and Puno) and Pucara, with tickets included.
8 hours • Admission ticket free
12
Puno
Upon arrival in Puno, a representative will assist you and give you a complete overview of Puno while you are being taken by your hotel.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Day 5
Puno | Lake Titicaca | Full Day Uros Island and Taquile
2 stops
13
After breakfast at your hotel have a convenient pick-up to transfer to the main port in Puno, relax during a panoramic tour parallel to the glittering Lake Titicaca. Board a motorboat and set sail for the islands of Uros, man-made floating islands made entirely of reeds. Enjoy a warm welcome from friendly locals, who will show you their rustic homes as your expert guide explains the fascinating history of the islands; Originally built as a defense mechanism, the islands were designed with flexible reeds to move easily during the attack. Learn about the logistical problems of rotting reed foundations, then return to the ship for the next leg of your journey.
3 hours • Admission ticket included
14
Disembark on the island of Taquile, a place that has prevented the metropolitan development of the modern world; women still wear clothes with traditional fabrics and artisan treasures are created using ancient methods. Learn about investing in gender roles and enjoy a traditional light lunch inspired by regional recipes. After your culturally enriching exploration, return to the boat and venture back to your hotel in Puno.
4 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 6
Puno | Departure from Juliaca airport
1 stop
15
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)
Admission ticket free

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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