Lima Cusco Titicaca Lake Package 7D/6N (Classic)

Arrive in Lima and transfer to your hotel. If arriving during the day, your hotel will be in the neighborhood of Miraflores, with good shopping and restaurants, and you’ll have an included city tour in the afternoon. If arriving late at night, you’ll be close to the airport for a bit more sleep before your next day’s flight.

Upon arrival to Cusco Airport. Reception and transportation to the Hotel where you will receive an aromatic coca tea to stimulate for the height will have a free morning to rest and also we suggest you have a light lunch in either your hotel or in one of the surrounded; in the afternoon we will depart on a City tour (entrance to the archaeological centers and museums including) we will visit the Main Square, Cathedral, the Koricancha (temple of the sun) and in addition we will make a route bordering archaeological centers like Sacsayhuaman Fortress, Q’enko, Puka Pukara and Tambomachay, the tour finishes 6:30 pm approximately at the main square in order you can take dinner in one of the exquisite restaurants in the area, then overnight. (No meals included)

After breakfast, you’ll be picked up at 8:15 am for a full-day excursion to the Urubamba Valley. The first stop will be the vibrant Pisac market, where you can enjoy a blend of colors and traditions, and take the opportunity to practice your bargaining skills while interacting with local artisans selling handcrafted souvenirs. Located 31 km (19 miles) from Cusco at an altitude of 2,970 meters (9,700 feet), Pisac is the gateway to the Sacred Valley. The tour continues to Ollantaytambo, a historic town that has been continuously inhabited since Inca times. The narrow streets and ancient water channels of Ollantaytambo reflect its Incan heritage. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant, then explore Ollantaytambo before taking a 2-hour train ride to Aguas Calientes for an overnight stay. (B, L)

After an early breakfast, we’ll take the first bus at 5:30 am, arriving at Machu Picchu by 6:00 am. Optional We’ll get our entrance tickets for the Huayna Picchu mountain climb (a 25-minute bus ride) and begin a 2-hour guided tour of the site. Afterward, you’ll have free time to explore and hike Huayna Picchu mountain. Once you’ve enjoyed the breathtaking views of the Lost City of Machu Picchu, we’ll descend to Aguas Calientes. From there, we’ll take the train back to Ollantaytambo, followed by a bus ride to Cusco, where you’ll be transferred to your accommodation. (B, L)

The bus ride from Cusco to Puno departs at 7:00 am and arrives in Puno at 5:00 pm, with stops to explore several notable locations:

ANDAHUAYLILLAS: Known as the “Sistine Chapel of America,” this church is a prime example of Andean religious art. Its interior features intricate decorations, including a beautifully carved ceiling adorned with pan de oro (gold leaf).

RAQCHI (Temple of Wiracocha): Located 121 km from Cusco, this Inca temple is an impressive structure measuring 100 meters long, 26 meters wide, and 14 meters high. It’s divided into two naves, each supported by 11 giant stone columns, and is surrounded by qolqas (storage areas) and other Incan structures.

LA RAYA: The highest point along the route, at 4,335 meters above sea level, offers stunning views of the landscape. It’s a geographic boundary between the Quechua and Aymara cultures, where you can see llamas and vicuñas roaming the high-altitude plains.

PUKARA: The oldest and most important ceremonial center of the Altiplano, predating Tiwanaku. It features a series of tiered platforms and litosculptures, offering insights into the ancient Andean civilization of the region. This is where the origins of the Andean culture in the Altiplano were discovered.

After breakfast, we embark on a two-hour motorboat journey across Lake Titicaca, which spans the border between Peru and Bolivia, to visit the unique floating Uros Islands. The Uros people, also known as the Water Tribe, have created these islands by layering the totora reed, a local plant, over time. Their homes and boats are also made from this reed. The islands, numbering over forty, are equipped with strategic defenses like watchtowers for protection.

Next, we travel to Amantani Island, home to more than 3,000 Quechua-speaking natives who still follow ancient traditions, primarily focused on ceramics and textile production. You’ll have the chance to explore Inca and Tiwanaku archaeological sites. The island offers stunning views of the lake, and you’ll want to stay for both the breathtaking sunset and sunrise.

Lunch will be a simple meal provided by us, followed by an overnight stay at a local family’s home on the island, where you’ll experience the warmth and hospitality of a typical Amantani household.

After a hearty breakfast, you’ll visit Taquile Island, a narrow, hilly island covering about 15 square kilometers. Historically, it was used as a prison during the Spanish colonial period. You’ll have the chance to meet the island’s residents and admire their vibrant textile crafts, which have been their traditional trade for centuries. Enjoy a scenic hike across the island, followed by a delicious lunch at a local restaurant. Later, you’ll return to Puno Port by 5:00 pm.