Peru Tours

OVERVIEW

This tour is a Perfect for those looking to experience the regions archeological and cultural treasures in a long amount of time, this tour include the Sacred Valley of the Incas, journey to the lost city of the Incas Machu Picchu and Puno (LAKE TITICACA).

Cusco, which means ‘’navel of the world’’ in the Inca language (Quechua), has a mostly indigenous population of around 500,000 and is centered around the Plaza de Armas, which is dominated by the Cathedral and La Compañia de Jesus Church. Its cloistered arcades house many fine restaurants, bars and shops. Make the most of your free days in Cusco to explore its amazing churches, colonial buildings and picturesque streets, many of which have Inca walls, arches and doorways. On a hill overlooking the city stands the archaeological park of Sacsayhuaman, where some of the most spectacular Inca walls can be found, including a massive 128 ton stone. There are also many optional excursions and activities available such as white water rafting, horse riding, and mountain biking and canoeing on offer.

Cusco is often referred to as the ‘’Archaeological Capital of the Americas’’, Cusco is a beautiful city riddled with contrasts between the indigenous styles and the modern western world. It is these contrasts that have given Cusco its rare beauty.

Cusco is located at an altitude of 3,350m above sea level; Cusco was referred to as the “Navel of the World”.

When arriving in Cusco from the coast you will immediately notice the thin clear mountain air, a result of the City’s high altitude. The first day in particular should be spent quietly relaxing and taking things easy as you gently acclimatize. This is an ideal opportunity to see the highlights Cusco has to offer such as a tour of the City, the nearby Inca Ruins of Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Puca Pucara and Tambomachay and, of course, a day trip out to the Sacred Valley of the Incas including a visit to the traditional Indian market at Pisac, the beautiful village of Ollantaytambo and the small village of Chinchero located high up in the mountains.

Puno is located on the Andean plain dominated by the presence of Lake Titicaca, a sacred place for the Incas, with both natural and artificial islands, as well as pre-Hispanic archaeological sites with circular constructions known as chullpas. There are also churches with markedly colonial architecture. The region’s people are proud of their Quechua and Aymara past and a folkloric tradition that overflows each year during the Candelaria festival.
Puno is a legend, with multi-colour festivals and natural and artificial islands.

• TIMING: 07 DAYS AND 06 NIGHTS.
• STARTING POINT: PICK UP AT CENTRALLY LOCATED HOTELS IN CUSCO
• FINISHING POINT: DROP OFF AT CENTRALLY LOCATED HOTELS IN CUSCO

DAY 1:  SACRED VALLEY OF THE INCAS AND TRAIN TO MACHU PICCHU.

After breakfast, we will pick you up, and after departure at 08:20am with direction of the Sacred Valley, on the way visit the town of Pisaq, where we will see a typical market, then we head to Urubamba to have our buffet lunch at one of the best restaurants in the Sacred Valley of the Incas, then we headed the archaeological complex of Ollantaytambo and at 15:37hrs we will take the train to Aguas Calientes where we expect a transfer person to take us to the hotel and help with check-in and also our guide will be waiting to give us our briefing of Machu Picchu.
Spend the night in a hotel in Aguas Calientes.

DAY 2: MACHU PICCHU TOUR.

Early morning, our representatives will assist you to transfer to a bus for a brief journey to the much-visited archaeological site of Machu Picchu (25 minutes up and 25 minutes down), which will take you at the Machu Picchu citadel.

It will be an unforgettable experience, where a professional tour guide will transmit you the history around this mysterious and charming place. After the guided tour, you will have free time to explore the citadel at your own pace. Don’t forget to capture the beauty of this World Heritage Site, as there are loads of photo-worthy moments waiting around every corner.

You will spend the night in the only hotel located on Machu Picchu.

Accommodation.

DAY 3: OPEN DAY AND TRAIN RETURN TO CUSCO

On this morning, after our breakfast and check out at the hotel, you are on your own to Aguas Calientes where the road to Putukusi, which is a mountain that is opposite to Machu Picchu and appreciate all the ruins from this place (there is no charge to enter) this rise is about 1 ½ hours. Then, you will down to the town to have a lunch; by 13:37hrs it´s time to make the return journey back to the city of Cusco. Hop on the train and ride back to the city, away from the magnetic heritage of mighty Machu Picchu a mesmerizing place that will leave an imprint on your soul.

Upon arrival to Cusco (approx. 17:00hrs) you will meet our representative and will transferred to the selected hotel where you will spend the night.

DAY 4: BUS TO PUNO (LAKE TITICACA)

In the morning pick you up from the hotel to transfer to the bus station; you will departure to Puno by tourism bus for 8 hours and we will stops in different archaeological places on the way, you will visit Andahuaylillas, Raqchi, Pucara and will have a buffet lunch in Sicuani.

Upon arrival to Puno, you will meet our representative and transferred to the selected hotel where you will spend the night.

DAY 5: UROS FLOATING ISLANDS

After breakfast, you will be transferred to the port of Puno to take a tourist boat motor and move towards the wonder floating islands of Uros, those inhabitants millenarian despite the weather today remain living in artificial islands reeds, known as the water Tribe, they have to build their own islands
periodically, adding new layers of «Totora».

Their homes and boats are made from this material.

After the hearing, will continue the journey to the Taquile island where you will appreciate the form of typical and rustic experience, this place is colorful and landscaping, where they even maintain its customs, ritual, religious and folk, in the town of Taquile, we will taste a typical lunch based on fresh fish (smelt).

In the afternoon, back to the city of Puno.

You will be met by our representative and transferred to selected hotel where you will spend the night.

DAY 6: BUS PUNO BACK TO CUSCO.

On this day, our representative will pick you up from the hotel to transfer to the bus station to take a bus back to Cusco, and arriving at approximately 17:00hrs.

DAY 7: LEAVE CUSCO AND BACK AT HOME.

At Schedule time your will be met by our representative and transferred at Cusco airport to take a flight to Lima, and then you will back at home.

WHAT IS INCLUDED:

•  Transfer in general.
•  3 breakfasts.
•  Professional speaking Guide (English/Spanish).
•  01 night Hotel in Aguas Calientes (the Sanctuary Lodge).
•  02 night hotel in Puno.
• Bus tickets round trip to Puno.
•  02 bus tickets (Aguas Calientes/Machu Picchu/Aguas Calientes).
•  Expedition train ticket.
•  Sacred Valley tour.
•  Tour Puno.

WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED:

FLIGHTS: International or Domestic air tickets.
Airport taxes and tips for the staff.
Meal: Lunch and dinner, beverages not specified in the itinerary, you must consider a budget of US$10 to US$20 for each meal.
Personal care items.
Other services not specified in the program.

IMPORTANT:

• If you want to go to Machu Picchu in Vistadome service, you have to pay US$60.00 extra.
• The tour price with hotels based in double occupancy.
• We offer discount for travel agencies and groups.
• Sharing service.
•  For this tour, on your arrival to Cusco we will give you a pre-travel talk (briefing) of the city and of the tour in your hotel; the time will be confirmed on your arrival.
• Your passport details are required for this tour (Full Name and Passport Number). Please provide your passport details in the additional request box when booking. In the event you do not provide your passport details we reserve the right to not confirm your arrangements.

RECOMMENDED THINGS TO TAKE:

For this tour, you will need a change of clothes rain gear or poncho (plastic poncho cam be purchase in Cusco), mineral water one liter, warm jacket or fleece and wind coot, t-shirts, shorts and long pants, sun hat and wool hat, flashlight and extra batteries, sun block and insect repellent, toilet paper and garbage bag, small towel, camera, extra film and extra batteries for your camera, snacks, chocolates, energy bars, personal things.

PAYMENT DETAILS:

For this tour, we require a Prepayment (50%) of the total. The deposit can be sent by a WESTERN UNION or to our BANK ACCOUNT money transfer. This is the fastest and most secure form of payment in Peru. Once you arrive in Cusco you must pay the remaining balance in cash prior to beginning your tour. We accept both US Dollars and Peruvian Soles (local currency).

NOTE: We can assist you to purchase your flight tickets from Lima to Cusco.

We are happy to customize your trip. You may combine the existing packages with your desires to create your perfect itinerary. Alternatively, complete the form below with your requests, giving us as much detail as possible and we will provide a tailor made itinerary.