EXPERIENCE
SACRED ANDES JOURNEY
Lima - Cusco - Sacred Valley - Machu Picchu - Vinicunca - Puno
From USD $960/Person
Days:
08D / 07N
Locations:
06 Locations
Meals:
- 7 breakfasts
- 5 lunches
Transportation:
- Tourist train
- Machu Picchu eco-friendly bus
- Cusco – Puno tourist bus
- Speedboat on Lake Titicaca
- Private transfers
Number of nights' lodging:
07 nights' lodging
Entries:
Included
Guides:
Included
Attendance:
24/7 Support
Discover the HIGHLIGHTS
- LIMA: Discover the City of Kings through historic architecture, traditional neighborhoods, and coastal views.
- CUSCO: Experience Cusco and its extraordinary cultural heritage.
- SACRED VALLEY: Explore the Sacred Valley through history, landscapes, and local cuisine.
- MACHU PICCHU: Experience the legendary Inca citadel of Machu Picchu.
- VINICUNCA: Hike through the high Andes to the spectacular Rainbow Mountain.
- CUSCO – PUNO ROUTE: Travel across the Andes with meaningful cultural stops along the way.
- LAKE TITICACA: Cruise Lake Titicaca and visit the Uros and Taquile communities.
Itinerary
WELCOME TO PERU! Once the capital of the Spanish Viceroyalty, Lima is now a vibrant metropolis and one of Peru’s great culinary destinations.
Upon arrival at Jorge Chavez International Airport, you will be transferred to your hotel in Lima.
Discover more than 2,000 years of history and the distinctive cityscapes that make Lima so captivating.
Begin with a visit to Lima’s Historic Center, where architecture from the 16th century to the present day tells the story of the city. Stroll through the Plaza de Armas and admire landmarks such as the Archbishop’s Palace, Lima City Hall, and the Government Palace. Continue to the San Francisco Convent and Catacombs, whose origins date back to the 16th century.
Continue through some of Lima’s most traditional residential districts, including San Isidro, El Olivar, and Larcomar. Stop at the famous Park of Love for spectacular views over the Pacific Ocean.
Transfer to Lima Airport for your flight to Cusco.
Upon arrival, our representative will meet you and transfer you to your hotel, where you can rest and begin acclimating to Cusco’s elevation of approximately 11,150 ft (3,400 m).
A day of spectacular landscapes, local flavors, and centuries of Inca history.
Explore the Sacred Valley of the Incas, framed by dramatic snowcapped peaks and fertile cornfields. Corn is one of the valley’s most important crops – imagine kernels nearly the size of your thumb!
Visit the traditional Pisac Market before continuing to Urubamba for a traditional countryside lunch, included in your program.
In the afternoon, discover the impressive Inca fortress of Ollantaytambo, where forces led by Manco Inca achieved their first victory over the Spanish. At the end of the visit, enjoy free time to stroll through the streets of this remarkable living Inca town. In the evening, transfer to Ollantaytambo train station and board the train to Aguas Calientes. Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel.
Today, uncover the remarkable architecture, engineering, and water systems of the Inca world.
In the morning, take a 25-minute bus ride to the magnificent Inca citadel of Machu Picchu, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. Your guided visit follows the circuit included with your ticket and may feature the Guardian’s House, the Temple of the Sun, the Pachamama Sanctuary, the quarries, the Intihuatana, and other iconic areas.
In the afternoon, board the train back to the Sacred Valley, followed by private transportation to Cusco.
Overnight at your selected hotel in Cusco.
From the historic capital of the Incas to the vivid landscapes of Vinicunca, Peru’s Rainbow Mountain.
Depart very early in the morning and travel south toward the district of Cusipata, approximately two hours from Cusco. Enjoy breakfast near the local community of Cusipata.
Continue for approximately one more hour to the community of Phulawasipata, the starting point of your hike to Rainbow Mountain. The ascent to Vinicunca takes approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes.
At the top, take time to enjoy the extraordinary high-Andean scenery. Then hike back for approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes to meet your vehicle. Return to Cusipata for a traditional Andean lunch before traveling back to Cusco.
Journey by bus from the capital of the Incas to Peru’s folklore capital.
In the morning, transfer to the bus terminal for your journey along the Manco Capac Route. Along the way, visit Andahuaylillas, known as the ‘Sistine Chapel of the Andes,’ followed by Raqchi and its temple dedicated to the Inca god Wiracocha. Stop in Sicuani for an Andean buffet lunch, then continue to La Raya, the highest point of the route at approximately 14,100 ft (4,300 m). Before arriving in Puno, visit the Pukara Museum and learn about one of the foundational cultures of the southern Andes. Upon arrival in Puno, transfer to your selected hotel.
Overnight at your selected hotel in Puno.
Ancient communities of Lake Titicaca and return to Cusco.
Early in the morning, after breakfast, transfer to the port of Puno.
Board a boat to the floating Uros Islands for an immersive encounter with this ancient lakeside community. Continue to Taquile Island, celebrated for the exceptional quality of its traditional textiles. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before returning to the city of Puno in the afternoon.
Return to Puno.
Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel.
Included Services:
- Shared guide service for transfers and excursions when specified.
- Private transfers between the airport or bus terminal and your hotel.
- Train from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes.
- Return train from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo.
- Round-trip bus between Aguas Calientes and Machu Picchu.
- Special tourist bus service on the following route: CUSCO – PUNO
- Admission fees to the archaeological sites visited.
- Admission fees to the churches and monasteries mentioned.
- Lunch in the Sacred Valley.
- 7 days of accommodation at the selected hotel or vessel.
- 24/7 assistance throughout your trip.
Not included:
Domestic flights, excess baggage or related charges, and personal expenses such as gratuities for guides and drivers, phone calls, fax or internet charges, laundry, beverages, or meals not mentioned in the final itinerary.
Observations:
Please note: This itinerary, which includes activities, hotels, meals, and transportation, among other things, is subject to change.
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