Overview
This package features Peru’s diverse landscapes from the rugged Andes to Biggest Salt Flat of Bolivia and South America. The star attraction is, of course, Machu Picchu.
Why you’ll love this trip:
-Cultural insight: Our knowledgeable local guides share unique stories that make each place come to life. Much better than reading facts in a guidebook.
-Savvy transfers: For this trip, I’ve included flights between major destinations, so you can spend less time in transit and more time discovering each place.
-Comfort, even in the Salt: Our preferred lodges in the Salt are friendly without sacrificing basic comforts. All are staffed by professional guides.
- Duration: 15 days
- Arrival: Daily
- Departure: Daily
- Destinations: Lima, Cusco, Sacred Valley, Rainbow Mountain, Machu Picchu, La Paz, Uyuni Salt
DAY |
DESCRIPTION |
MEALS |
OVERNIGHT |
Day 1 | Arrival in Lima | — | Lima |
Day 2 | City tour in Lima | (B) | Lima |
Day 3 | Flight from Lima to Cusco | (B) | Cusco |
Day 4 | City tour Cusco | (B) | Cusco |
Day 5 | Sacred Valley tour | (B) (L) | Cusco |
Day 6 | Train to Aguas Calientes | (B) | Machu Picchu |
Day 7 | Machu Picchu tour & Train to Cusco | (B) | Cusco |
Day 8 | Rainbow Mountain tour Full day | (BL) | Cusco |
Day 9 | Tour Bus to Puno | (B) (L) | Puno |
Day 10 | Titicaca Lake tour Full day | (B) | Puno |
Day 11 | Bus from Puno to La Paz | (B) | La Paz |
Day 12 | La Paz City tour | (B) | La Paz |
Day 13 | Flight from La Paz to Uyuni | (B) (L) | Uyuni |
Day 14 | Uyuni Salt Flat Tour | (B) | Uyuni |
Day 15 | Flight to La Paz | (B) | —– |
Breakfast (B)
Lunch (L)
Dinner (D)
Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival in Lima
Welcome to Lima, international gateway to Peru. These next few days are packed with adventure, but tonight, we’ll meet you upon arrival at the Lima airport and take you to your hotel for a good night’s rest after your flight.
The capital city of Lima offers plenty for visitors – tour the beautiful historic center, visit museums, take a cooking class or paraglide over the Pacific coast in scenic Miraflores. Ask me for more info!
Day 02: Lima City tour
Guided half day tour of Lima Including the Pre-Colombian Archeological site, we going to try the famous mousse of Lucuma, visit the Cathedral, San Francisco Monastery, Catacomb and the Historic downtown of Lima.
Day 03: Flight Lima to Cusco
Fly to Cusco this morning and settle in for an afternoon of rest and easy exploration as you begin to adjust to the altitude.
Situated at 3,400 m (11,150 ft.), Cusco is a beautiful city of whitewashed walls, red-tiled roofs, and soaring churches nestled in a fertile mountain basin.
Walk around the historic center to see gorgeous colonial architecture and the remnants of Inca walls. Be sure to head to the Plaza de Armas to experience the social heart of this bustling.
Day 04: Cusco City tour
Your tour today will introduce you to the remarkable history of Cusco as visible in its monumental architecture, richly ornamented churches, and present-day Andean cultural practices.
Begin in the UNESCO-recognized historic center. Visit the majestic Cusco Cathedral and the Qoricancha or Temple of the Sun. Then drive into the countryside to see the ruins of Sacsayhuaman, Qenko, Tambomachay, and Pukapukara.
Day 05: Sacred Valley tour
The Sacred Valley was the spiritual center of the Inca Empire, where all-powerful emperors built private estates, temples, fortifications, and thousands of agricultural terraces.
Join your guide for a jaunt through the Sacred Valley’s remarkable places. Explore the Pisac ruins and shop at the famous artisan market in the village plaza. Scale the heights of Ollantaytambo fortress and be sure to explore the stone-lined streets of the village where water still flows through Inca-built channels.
Day 06: Train to Aguas Calientes
The guide will pick you up from your Hotel, we going to aboard the car to start the way in to the Sacred Valley to Ollantaytambo (train station), from there you gonna aboard the train to Aguas Calientes, when you arrive at this town the transfer will be waiting with your names and will take you to your selected hotel.
Day 07: Machu Picchu Tour
For 400 years, the “lost city of the Incas” remained hidden atop a mountain ridge until it was revealed to the world on the pages of National Geographic in 1911.
Your day begins with an early morning bus transfer up to the ruins. Your tour guide will lead you on an unforgettable walk through Machu Picchu’s stone-lined paths, along the terrace edges, to the base of structures that testify to the extraordinary skill of its builders.
After snapping some final photos, aboard the shuttle bus back to town and transfer to the train station for your return to Cusco.
Optional: Hike Huayna Picchu to get a bird’s eye view of the ruins or take the Machu Picchu Mountain hike to appreciate
Day 08: Rainbow Mountain tour
Today the guide will pick you up at 3 am from your Hotel, we going to aboard the car and drive for almost 3 hours’ after that we going to walk almost 5 hours until Rainbow mountain, on the way you going to see the local people, mountains around and the Ausangate mountain.
In the night you going to aboard the same transportation and go back to Cusco.
Day 09: Tour Bus Cusco to Puno
Sit back aboard your comfortable first class bus and give free rein to your imagination as you cross the mountain highlands on the way to Puno. You might not guess it by looking at the sparse landscape, but this region has been a pathway for cultural and economic exchange as well as imperial conquests for thousands of years. The bus will make a few stops along the way for guided visits to important pre-Columbian and colonial sites, including Raqchi and Andahuaylillas.
Day 10: Titicaca Lake tour full day
Sailing on the waters of Lake Titicaca is an experience like no other. Depart from Puno port to begin your waterborne exploration of Lake Titicaca. Step onto the spongy surface of the Uros Floating Islands and learn how islanders use the totora reeds in all aspects of their daily lives. Continue to Taquile Island to see how indigenous people maintain their traditions on a rocky island on the world’s highest navigable lake. In the late afternoon, return to Puno and your comfortable hotel.
Day 11: Bus from Puno to La Paz
You will be picked up from the hotel at 6:50 am, and taken to the terminal where our bus will leave at 7:30, from Puno to La Paz via Desaguadero, and we will be arriving at 13:30 hrs. Approximately, Bolivia time.
On the way you going to change the bus (Copacabana), one of our representatives en Peru will explain you everithing about it
The transfer going to wait in the Bus station and bring you to your Hotel selected.
Day 12: City tour in la Paz
Morning Tour to the Valley of Souls and Palca Canyon – After driving out of the city, enjoy a 1.5hr walk along colorful mountains as you head towards Cañón de Palca – Enjoy views of the 6000m Illimani Mountain on the way, and observe the gigantic geological formations resembling ghost shapes. return to La Paz.
Day 13: Arrival to Uyuni
Today you will be transferred from your Hotel to the airport for your flight from La Paz to Uyuni, upon arrival in Uyuni the transfer going to pick you up and bring you to your hotel, approximately at 10:30 am, your tour will be begin with the train cemetery and Colchani and Salt Hotel. After that we going to visit the fish island where we going to eat the lunch.
After stopping for lunch we go to your selected Hotel.
Day 14: Arrival to Uyuni
After breakfast, the adventure continues to Laguna Colorada, we going to make a stop at the viewpoint of the Activo Ollague Volcano, located at a 5865 meters about the sea (19242,13 feet), after that we going to visit de Cañapa, Hedionda, Charcota. Honda lagoons populated by the different species of Flamingos, continuing the tour we will pass throught the desert of Siloli, where we will observe an interesting rock formation known as the Stone Tree, after visiting the places mentioned in the Itinerary we go to the selected Hotel.
Day 15: Uyuni and Flight to La Paz
Today we going to start the tour early (5:00 am) to appreciate the geysers and fumaroles amanating from the volcanic zone know as Sol de Mañana, passing the hot springs of Polques where you can relax in the natural waters of the Region, after that we going to see more things in our way to Uyuni approximately at 17:00 pm.
You going to have time to walk around the small town, the transfer will meet you to take you to the airport for your flight to La Paz.
Flight home!!
Transport
Our Mobilities
- Clean transport
- Comfortable seats
- Professional drivers
- Transportation for solo customers or couples
- Transportation for small groups
- Transportation for large groups
Train to/from Machu Picchu: Expedition
- Panoramic windows to enjoy the views of the surrounding valleys
- Small snack included on board
- Air conditioning and heating
- Included in Budget & 3 star packages unless otherwise requested
Train to/from Machu Picchu: Vistadome
- Full visibility panoramic windows to enjoy the views of the surrounding valleys
- Adjustable leather seats
- Small snack included on board
- Andean culture show (return only)
- Air conditioning and heating
- Included in 4 and 5 star packages unless otherwise requested
Included
Included
- All accommodation in stated hotels
- Breakfast at all hotels
- Tours stated in the itinerary with English speaking guides
- Transfers and entrance fees
- Meals mentioned in the Itinerary
Not Included
- International and Domestic flights
- Lunches and dinners (unless specified otherwise)
- Tips
Pricing
Land Package
All prices listed below are per passenger and cover only the land-based portion of the trip, not flights.
CATEGORY |
PRICE |
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT |
Economic | USD $ 1,850.00 /person
Double Occupancy |
USD $ 2,050.00 /person
Single Occupancy |
Standard | USD $ 2,605.00 /person
Double Occupancy |
USD $ 2,885.00 /person
Single Occupancy |
Comfort | USD $ 3,025.00 /person
Double Occupancy |
USD $ 3,425.00 /person
Single Occupancy |
Luxury | USD $ 4,445.00 /person
Double Occupancy |
USD $ 5,375.00 /person
Single Occupancy |
Note: Prices Per Person (all 5 star except for Lodge in Titicaca Lake)
Flights
The flights have extra cost outside the Land package, you have the option to make a quote with our company, we will try to give you the best prices!!
For the quote, we need the exact flight dates and the number of people!!
Flight Route
- Lima – Cusco
- La Paz – Uyuni
- Uyuni – La Paz