【Lima + Cusco】8-Day Peru Tour from Lima: Lake Titicaca, Machu Picchu and Puno

Product Code: 535434

OVERVIEW

Highlights

    • Enjoy the magic of Southern Peru
    • Let yourself be captivated by the city of kings Lima
    • Impress with the legendary Lake Titicaca, from where the founders of the Inca Empire emerged
     
Tour Code
535434
Duration
8 day
Departure City
Lima
End City
Puno
Language
English, Spanish

IS THIS TOUR FOR ME?

Tour Themes: Cultural & Historical

Learn about history and local culture with in-depth tours and activities

Tour Type: Guided Tour

Multiple local tour guides/drivers available throughout your tour/activity

Group Size: Standard Group Tour

Tour with fellow travelers from all over the world

Activity Level: Moderate

Designed for travelers in good health who are comfortable with light walking or hiking

Itinerary

Day 01
Lima

Home - Lima

Hotel: Del Pilar Miraflores or similar

Meal: Breakfast: excluding Lunch: excluding Dinner: excluding

Upon arrival, reception at the airport and transfer to your hotel. Our representative will give you a documentation kit with detailed program explanation. Luggage and hotel registration assistance is offered. Overnight in Lima. 
  

Meal

  • Breakfast: excluding
  • Lunch: excluding
  • Dinner: excluding
Day 02
Lima

Lima

Hotel: Del Pilar Miraflores or similar

Meal: Breakfast: including Lunch: excluding Dinner: excluding

Breakfast. In the morning, We will start our tour through the modern residential districts of Miraflores and San Isidro. We will visit the Financial Center, Golf, Olivar, Huaca Pucllana, a pre-Inca ceremonial temple in the form of a pyramid that has survived the urban expansion of Lima. We will stop at Amor Park located on the Malecon of Miraflores, from where we will observe the Pacific Ocean. Continuing our tour, we will go to the Historic Center of Lima, Where you will appreciate more than fifty monuments and colonial buildings, standing out the Paseo de la Republica.  We will visit Plaza San Martín, its balconies and old mansions, the Plaza Mayor and its most important buildings such as the Government Palace, the Cathedral of Lima, the Archbishop's Palace and Municipal, the Desamparados Station. Convent and Catacombs of San Francisco We will enter one of the most important convents of the XVII century. We will visit the old Library, the Choir, the Main Cloister and the underground crypts known as Catacombs. Finishing our tour, you will have the option of staying in the Indian market in Larcomar. Return to the hotel. Overnight in Lima.
 

Optional: Excursion to the Magic Water Circuit (Tuesday to Sunday)
In the evening, visit the impressive Circuit Magic Water Circuit, located in the center of the city of Lima. This park, inaugurated in 1929 and resumed in 2007, consists of thirteen illuminated water fountains, making it the largest set of fountains in the world, which is why it is inscribed in the book of Record Guiness. The main source is the "Magic Fountain" which starts running a stream of water 80 meters high. Return to the hotel.

 

Optional: Dinner Show with "Peruvian Fiesta" at La Dama Juana
In the evening transfer to the famous restaurant "La Dama Juana" for a wonderful gastronomic experience where we will taste the best dishes of the Peruvian cuisine accompanied by the best show of music and typical dances of Peru. Return to the hotel.
 

Visiting Attractions

  • Huaca Pucllana Huaca Pucllana
  • El Olivar El Olivar
  • San Isidro San Isidro
  • Miraflores Miraflores
  • Basílica y Convento de San Francisco de Lima Basílica y Convento de San Francisco de Lima

Meal

  • Breakfast: including
  • Lunch: excluding
  • Dinner: excluding
Day 03
Cusco

Lima - Cusco

Hotel: San Agustín Plaza or similar

Meal: Breakfast: including Lunch: excluding Dinner: excluding

Breakfast. Free morning for independent activities.

(* Please note that regarding the flight from Lima to Cusco, you need to arrive in Cusco before 10:30am so that you can acclimatize to the altitude and have lunch and then in the afternoon do the complete city tour that begins around 12:00pm. Tickets are at your own expense)

In the afternoon, (Aprox 12:00) Visit of the imperial city of Cusco.

We will go to the Plaza de Armas of Cusco, Awqaypata or plaza of the warrior was called in time of the Incas. We enter the Cathedral, which treasures invaluable colonial works and paintings, like the Cross that arrived with the first conquerors. We will continue to the Korikancha, Temple to the god Inti, the Sun, on which the Church of Santo Domingo was built, the chronicles tell that this temple was covered with gold in Inca times. Then we will ascend the archaeological park of Sacsayhuaman, and visit Q'enqo, ancient temple of Puma and where you can see an altar for sacrifices in the inner part of a huge rock; Tambomachay, sacred sources of life and health; Puca Pucará, watchman who took care of entering the city; And the fortress of Sacsayhuaman, beautiful place that radiates peace and tranquility, we will admire the enormous rocks of up to 4 meters of height, that were used in its construction. Returno to Cusco. Overnight in Cusco.

 

 

Visiting Attractions

  • Cusco Old Town Cusco Old Town
  • Cathedral of Santo Domingo Cathedral of Santo Domingo
  • Sacsaywaman Sacsaywaman
  • Korikancha Temple Korikancha Temple

Meal

  • Breakfast: including
  • Lunch: excluding
  • Dinner: excluding
Day 04
Urubamba

Cusco - Machu Picchu

Hotel: Taypikala Machu Picchu or similar

Meal: Breakfast: including Lunch: excluding Dinner: excluding

Breakfast. Departure to the visit to the Maras Salt Mine and Moray Terraces. Our driver will pick you up from the hotel and transfer you to the meeting point, and then start the visit with the group. After the visit, our driver will wait you at the meeting point to bring you back to your hotel. There you can pick up you luggage and later picked up by our collaborator to board the train in Ollantaytambo station, for the destination of the  village of Machu Picchu, located at the base of the mountain where the Sacred Citadel of the Incas "Machu Picchu". Upon arrival in Machu Picchu Pueblo, our collaborators will assist you with the check-in of the hotel.  Overnight at the hotel located in the village of Machu Picchu.
 

 

Visiting Attractions

  • Moray Moray
  • Maras Maras

Meal

  • Breakfast: including
  • Lunch: excluding
  • Dinner: excluding
Day 05
Machu Picchu Town

Machu Picchu - Cusco

Hotel: San Agustín Plaza or similar

Meal: Breakfast: including Lunch: including Dinner: excluding

Breakfast. In the morning, our collaborator will help you to board the ecological bus that will take you to the sacred citadel. On the route, you can see a spectacular view of the canyon that forms the Urubamba River. We will enter the citadel and we will enter by its terraces, stairs, ceremonial precincts and places of dwelling. Then after the guided tour, you will have free time to explore the place on your own, relax or meditate. At the appropriate time, we will descend to the town of Machu Picchu to have lunch. Buffet Lunch. You can have an optional extend visit to the Huayna Picchu, mountain whose summit is the temple of the Moon. 

In the afternoon, return by train to Cusco. Upon arrival, our staff will be waiting for you at the Cusco station, from where you will be transferred to your hotel in Cusco. Overnight in Cusco.

Note: We choose one of the following routes to explore. (The route will be randomly assigned based on the ticket availability.)

Circuito 1 – Ruta terraza Superior

Circuito 1 – Ruta Portada Intipunku

Circuito 1 – Ruta Puente Inka

Circuito 2- Ruta CLasico Diseñada

Circuito 2- Terraza Inferior


 



Optional: Visit to Huayna Picchu 

Extend the visit to the citadel where we can visit the impressive Huayna Picchu mountain, ascending it by a steep stone path, walk to the Inca Bridge, a secret passage used by the royal guards, or walk to the historic sun gate. 

 

Visiting Attractions

  • The Archeological Site in Machu Picchu The Archeological Site in Machu Picchu

Meal

  • Breakfast: including
  • Lunch: including
  • Dinner: excluding
Day 06
Cusco

Cusco - Puno

Hotel: Taypikala Lago or similar

Meal: Breakfast: including Lunch: including Dinner: excluding

Breakfast. Transfer to the bus station. Departure by regular tourist bus to the Puno city. On the way, we will visit the chapel of Andahuaylillas and one of the main temples to the god Wiracocha in Racchi, where you can appreciate the remains of the enormous columns that supported the ceiling and to be able to cross its different enclosures. Like so many archaeological vestiges of Cusco this temple is little visited. This excursion will provide a real Andean experience to appreciate the Andean highlands, making stops at your discretion to take pictures. Lunch en route. Before arriving in Puno, we will visit the Site Museum of the ruins of Pucará. Arrival in Puno and transfer to hotel. Overnight in Puno.
 

 

Visiting Attractions

  • Racchi Racchi
  • La Raya La Raya
  • Andahuaylillas Andahuaylillas

Meal

  • Breakfast: including
  • Lunch: including
  • Dinner: excluding
Day 07
Puno

Puno

Hotel: Taypikala Lago or similar

Meal: Breakfast: including Lunch: excluding Dinner: excluding

Breakfast. In the morning, we will make a short trip through the Sacred Lake of the Incas "Titicaca" to visit the Uros Floating Islands, an ancient pre-Inca population that took refuge in the waters of this lake, fleeing the colonizing empires. We will appreciate the construction of the rafts of reeds, reeds of the lake.
 

In the afternoon we will visit Sillustani, an archaeological site located 34 km north of Puno. They include the famous chullpas, circular funerary towers, built with stone. They reach 12 meters high and were used by both the collas and the Incas. On foot from the site is Lake Umayo, a factor that enhances the scenic beauty from mystical and beautiful place. Return to the hotel. Overnight in Puno.
 

Visiting Attractions

  • Lake Titicaca Lake Titicaca
  • Uro Islands Uro Islands
  • Sillustani Sillustani

Meal

  • Breakfast: including
  • Lunch: excluding
  • Dinner: excluding
Day 08
Lima

Puno/Lima - Home

Meal: Breakfast: including Lunch: excluding Dinner: excluding

Breakfast. At time, transfer to the airport of Juliaca to board your flight with departure to Lima with international connection

Meal

  • Breakfast: including
  • Lunch: excluding
  • Dinner: excluding
Please note that order of day-to-day itinerary is adjustable depending on tour start day.

Own Expenses

Day Activity Price Additional Information
D2 Magic Water Circuit $38.00/Person Group tour
D5 Huayna Picchu $175.00/Person ( book 20-30 days in advance)
  • All mandatory fees must be paid in cash to the tour guide and tickets cannot be pre-purchased separatedly.
  • Any optional activities you wish to join must be paid to your tour guide in cash.

Pick-up Details / Transfers

【Airport Pickup】
We provide 24-hour airport pickup service in Lima Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM).
【Airport Dropoff】
We provide 24-hour airport pickup service in Juliaca International Airport (JUL).
【Important considerations for travel in Peru】
1) Hotel/Airport transfers are 02:30 to 03:00 hours before the flight departure time.
2) Transfers from Hotel, Train Station or Internal 01:00 hour before departure time.
3) The pick-up times from the hotels for the tours are indicated one day before after 6:00 p.m., passengers must be waiting in the lobby about 15 minutes in advance at the indicated time.
4) Regarding tours for your reference:
- Lima
approx 08:00 am or 2:00 pm
- Cusco
City Tour approx 12:00 noon
Sacred Valley approx 07:00 am
Machu Picchu approx 04:00 am
 - Puno
Uros Island tour approx 06:30 am
Sillustani tour approx 1:45 pm
Route of the sun cusco Puno or Puno Cusco approx 06:00 am
Reference dinners with shows in Lima and Cusco, they are subject to restaurant availability.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Package Includes

    • All the transfers indicated in the itinerary
    • All meals specified in Itinerary
    • All entrance fees to the above mentioned excursions
    • Train ticket EXPEDITION Poroy / Machu Picchu / Poroy
    • Bus ticket Aguas Calientes- Machu Picchu - Aguas Calientes
    • All applicable taxes
    • All English guided tours as described in the itinerary
    • Complete assistance
    • Souvenir
    • In Lima
      * Transfers Airport /Hotel/Airport/ Bus station /Hotel/Airport and assistance
      * Half-day City Tour colonial & Modern - Regular
      * 2 nights of lodging in Lima with breakfast and taxes
    • In Cusco
      * Transfers Airport/Hotel /Train station/Hotel/Airport and assistance
      * City tour for the archaeological complex of Sacsayhuaman (Four ruins) - Regular
      * 2 nights of lodging in Cusco with breakfast and taxes
    • In Machu Picchu
      * Reception and assistance in boarding and departure at the Poroy train station and Machu Picchu Pueblo
      * Full Day tour to the Inca Citadel including Buffet Lunch at Machu Picchu Town - Premium
      * 1 nights of lodging in Machu Picchu with breakfast and taxes
    • In Sacred Valley of the Incas
      * Transfer Hotel/Tour/station
      * Half Day Excursion to Maras and Moray - Regular
    • In Puno
      * Transfer Bus station/Hotel/Airport and assistance.
      * Touristic Bus from Cusco / Puno with guide and Typical lunch (No drinks) – Regular
      * Tour to Uros floating Islands by boat – Regular
      * Tour to Sillustani archaeological complex and Umayo Lake
      * 2 Nights of lodging in Puno with breakfast and taxes

Package Excludes

    • Service Fee for the tour guide or bus driver ($10.00/day/guest)
    • All personal expenses
    • International and domestic flights, including the air tickets in the itinerary
    • Baggage excess
    • Assist Card
    • International or National personal telephone calls
    • Admission or optional tours (prices may vary due to the season, and are subject to the final price on the box office. )

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation made within:

  • 0 - 09 Days Prior to Departure Date - Non-refundable
  • 10 - 12 Days Prior to Departure Date - 25% of total purchase amount can be refunded
  • 13 - 22 Days Prior to Departure Date - 50% of total purchase amount can be refunded
  • 23 - 32 Days Prior to Departure Date - 70% of total purchase amount can be refunded
  • 33 or More Days - 90% of total purchase amount can be refunded

Special Notes

    • Quotation based on individual Paxs Fits in Single, Double and Triple Rooms with regular services (SIB).
    • Confirmation subject to availability.
    • Reservations can only be confirmed when the reservation is firmly requested.
    • There is no blocking of spaces in hotels or services.
    • In the case that there are no seats in the indicated hotels, it will be reserved in hotels of similar category.
    • We recommends the purchase of an international assistance card.
    • Indicate passport or travel document numbers.
    • Passengers must enter passport to obtain the discount of the IGV (Tax of Peru)
    • The price is not valid for holidays like Christmas, New Year, Congress corporate events. This program is subject to alterations without prior notice and availability of places mentioned in the reservation.
    • Shipping and Luggage Policy on Board at Machu Picchu:
      - It is obligatory to present the train ticket with a valid passport or identity card (even for infants and children) with a 30-minute pre-departure at the train station to board the destination of Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu).
      - It is only allowed to embark with a bag or backpack of up to 5 kg in the train for hot waters (Machu Picchu) up to 157 cm (high, width and depth) will not be allowed on the train luggage that are not within the policies indicated , As there are no specific wagons for luggage.
      - Therefore, we suggest that passengers leave their suitcases and travel bags that do not comply with the aforementioned regulations, stored at the hotel reception in Cusco, carrying only a backpack or an extra small bag within the specifications for personal belongings necessary during the night in Cusco. Machu Picchu and / or Aguas Calientes.
      - We request the most attention to the data sent in the reservation request (Full name, Passport, Validity) As the PERU RAIL Train Operator informs that in the case there are more than two wrong information between the reservation data and the documentation (Name, Passport Number) the passenger will not board the train, being necessary the purchase of a new ticket.
    • Documentation Required for External Travel:
      - By determination of ANVISA it is prohibited to embark without the presentation of the International Certificate of Vaccine against Yellow Fever. The vaccine must be placed with a minimum of 10 days before the date of travel.
      - The passenger must carry original identity document within the period of validity issued by the Entity in charge of his country or valid original Passport. We remind that without them the passenger will be prevented from making the visit to Machu Picchu.
      - Resident foreigners: Resident Card (RNE), it is necessary to passport within the period of validity and with the approval of the consulate.
      - Consult the national policies regarding the new instructions and documentation required for shipment with Notebooks, camcorders, etc.
      - The air reservation must be made with minimum anticipation of 08 days before the date of shipment and issued 72 hours before the confirmation of the reservation.
      - The value for children is conditioned to travel with at least one adult and in all cases, you should consult the new regulation established for travel with minors.
      - We inform that any other type of documentation will not be accepted as: MILITARY, DRIVER LICENSE, ETC. As an identification document for the embarkation, being this way that any inconvenience that is caused by not having the required documentation will be of full responsibility of the passenger and will imply the total loss of the trip according to the conditions specified in the travel contract.
    • Cancellation Policy:
      Book the tour 18 Days and more prior to the departure date
      - 32 days and more prior to departure, 90% of total purchase amount will be refunded
      - 22-31 days prior to departure, 75% of total purchase amount will be refunded
      - 17-21 days prior to departure, 50% of total purchase amount will be refunded
      - 9-16 days prior to departure, 25% of total purchase amount will be refunded
      - 8 days and less prior to departure, no refund
      Book the tour 17 Days and less prior to the departure date
      - 17 days and more prior to departure, 90% of total purchase amount will be refunded
      - 10-15 days prior to departure, 70% of total purchase amount will be refunded
      - 6-8 days prior to departure, 50% of total purchase amount will be refunded
      - 5 days and less prior to departure, no refund
    • Amendament Policy
      - When tour confirmed, $40.00 or more amendament fee will be collected each time for any change with 26 days prior to departure date.
      - The changes includes
      • Departure Date
      • Pickup Location ir Time
      • Customer Name (Additional fee may apply)
      • Itinerary (Additional fee may apply)
      • Decrease pax number or change customer (Additional fee may apply)
      • Increase pax number or change customer(Additional fee may apply)
    • Non-refundable Items:
      • If you need air ticket, then air ticket can not be refunded once confirmed;
      • Hotel extention, admission ticket and citypass, once confiremd, no refund.
  • Depending on your arrival time, your hotel room may not be available until the afternoon. Most hotels allow check-in between 1:00pm-3:00pm, however some charge a fee for early check-in. Please check at the hotel desk to see if you may store your luggage at the hotel if you wish to explore the city on your own before check-in.
  • The time we mentioned in the itinerary is for reference only. Please refer to your guide on tour for the actual arrangement. The visiting order and duration might be changed according to actual and practical situation for better service.
  • This tour/activity is overseen by a select local operator in the region. Upon booking your tour or activity and after receiving confirmation, you will be issued an e-ticket detailing the local operator's name and contact information. If you require assistance finding a specific tour, please contact us for more information.
  • Warm reminder when entering South American countries: Valid documents (US green card/Canadian visa/Schengen visa, etc.) with an extension stamp cannot enter the country. Customs only recognizes the validity date printed on the document, and does not recognize additional stamps. (Please refer to official documents for entry policy)

Pricing Info

Your reservation is always subject to confirmation by email, normally within one to two business days.

* Check-in and check-out: The check-in time is from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm and the check-out time is from 10:00 am to 11:00 am.
* Reference hotels:
- First Class Hotels:Del Pilar Miraflores (Lima); San Agustín Plaza (Cusco); Taypikala Machu Picchu (Machu Picchu); Taypikala Lago (Puno)
- First Superior Class Hotels:Dazzler Lima (Lima); Costa Del Sol Cusco (Cusco); Casa del Sol (Machu Picchu); Casa Andina Private Collection (Puno)
- Deluxe Class Hotels:JW Marriot (Lima); JW Marriot (Cusco); Inkaterra Machu Picchu (Machu Picchu); Libertador Lago (Puno)

Reservation Info

    1.Immediately after submitting your reservation you will receive a Receipt of Reservation via email.
    2. Within one to two business days of submitting your reservation you will receive a status update email from us. If you need to book an airline ticket, we recommend that you do so after you receive a confirmation of your tour reservation from us.
    3. An E-Ticket will be sent to you via email as soon as details of your reservation are confirmed or your supporting information is received by us. We will provide you with all detailed information about your tour on the E-Ticket. Contact information for local tour provider will be included on E-Ticket for your convenience or re-confirmation purpose if re-confirmation is required.
    4. Simply print your E-Ticket and present it with your valid photo ID on the day of your activity to your tour guide. Please remember E-Ticket is your proof of purchase.

Terms and Conditions

    - Your purchase does not guarantee confirmation. Your purchase will initiate a reservation process. We will confirm with you via email within one to two business days.
    - Prices may vary due to availability. We reserve the right to make price adjustment without prior notice.
    - Please refer to our Standard Amendment, Cancellation and Refund Policy before you make reservation.
    - Please refer to Customer Agreement before you make reservation.
    - Local tour provider reserves the right to make modifications to tour arrangements including order of tour activities, hotel and its location if deemed necessary.

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