Traditional 8-Day Tour Package in Peru
Descripción:
This tour is a multi-day itinerary that covers various destinations in Peru, providing travelers with the opportunity to explore and enjoy the rich history, culture, and natural beauty of the country.
Day 1: Arrival in Lima
Arrival in the city of Lima, assistance, and transfer to the selected hotel. Free time to rest and prepare for your journey through this wonderful country. Accommodation at the selected hotel.
Day 2: Lima - City Tour (D)
After breakfast, a city tour where we will visit the residential districts of San Isidro and Miraflores, passing by the Huaca Pucllana, El Olivar Park in San Isidro, Miraflores Central Park, and Larcomar Shopping Center, where we will have a spectacular panoramic view of the Pacific Ocean. Then we will visit Lima’s Historic Center, San Martín Square, Main Square, Government Palace, Cathedral Basilica, Archbishop’s Palace, City Hall, Santo Domingo Church, where the tombs of Santa Rosa and San Martín de Porres are located, and the balconies of Colonial Lima. We will continue with the Convent and Church of San Francisco, the largest monumental complex of Colonial Art in America and a Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
Day 3: Lima / Cusco - City Tour and Surroundings
After breakfast, transfer to the airport to board the flight to the city of Cusco. Arrival, reception, and transfer to the selected hotel. Free time to rest and acclimatize to the altitude. In the afternoon, a city tour in Cusco, visiting the Main Square, the Cathedral, and the Temple of the Sun or Korikancha. We will continue outside the city to visit the Inca complexes of Qenqo, Tambomachay, Puca Pucara, and the Sacsayhuamán Temple, famous for its enormous carved stones assembled with astonishing precision. Some of these stones exceed 9 meters in height and weigh over 350 tons. Night in Cusco.
Day 4: Cusco - Sacred Valley of the Incas Connection:
Around 7:50 am, pick-up from the hotel. Departure from the city of Cusco towards the natural storehouse of the Incas and along the sacred river, the Vilcanota or Urubamba. This day will allow us to get close to the customs of its inhabitants. During our journey, we will visit the picturesque mestizo colonial town of Pisac. This town also houses one of the Inca cities that captivates many visitors. Next, we head to another town for lunch prepared with local products. Our next site to visit is Ollantaytambo, “the living Inca city.” This city was built for the purpose of administration and surveillance against possible invasions. After finishing our visit to this important site, we will have the opportunity to walk through the narrow streets of the town to get a clear idea of its urban layout. Finally, we will head to the Ollantaytambo train station to take the train that will transport us to the town of Machu Picchu. At around 7:00 pm, we will depart on the train to Machu Picchu Pueblo. Around 8:45 pm, arrival in Machu Picchu – transfer to the hotel. Night in Machu Picchu Pueblo (Aguas Calientes).
Day 5: Machu Picchu
After a good rest in the town of Machu Picchu and receiving instructions from our guide, we will head to the Bus Station, which will take us on a 45-minute journey ascending 400 meters in altitude to the wonder of the world, Machu Picchu. Upon arriving at the Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu, we will begin our experience with our guide, visiting the most important places such as temples, plazas, astronomical centers, and other sectors for approximately 3 hours. After our exploration of the Inca city, we will take the bus back down to Aguas Calientes to catch the train back to Ollantaytambo. Upon arrival at the Ollantaytambo station, our transfer will be waiting to take us to the city of Cusco. Night in Cusco.
Day 6: Cusco / Puno
Early in the morning, we will depart on a tourist bus heading to the city of Puno (3,860 meters above sea level). During the journey, we will visit the picturesque town of Andahuaylillas, where we will visit the San Pedro de Andahuaylillas temple, nicknamed the “Sistine Chapel of America” for its wealth of colonial art and frescoes covering walls, plinths, ceilings, and entrances. Along the way, we will also make a stop at Raqchi, where we will visit the spectacular Inca sanctuary built during the reign of Inca Pachacútec, dedicated to the great Inca god Wiracocha. It has a large central wall with a stone base and other walls made of adobe. In the temple’s surroundings, there are various ancient buildings used as houses or storage areas. We will have a buffet lunch in a peaceful countryside location, where we will delight in regional culinary art. Approximately 70 kilometers ahead, we will pass through the Raya region, where we will see herds of alpacas and llamas typical of the Andean fauna. We will then travel along the Collao Plateau, stopping in the town of Pucara, an important pre-Inca religious center that preserves the best examples of its traditions in a lithic museum. In the afternoon, we will arrive in Puno and transfer you to your hotel. Night in Puno.
Day 7: Puno - Lake Titicaca.
Uros Floating Islands and Taquile Island (A) Early in the morning, after breakfast at your hotel, transfer to the pier to embark on an unforgettable motorboat excursion on Lake Titicaca. We will visit the Uros Floating Islands, inhabited by Andean natives who build their own islands by periodically adding new layers of totora reeds. They also use this material to construct their houses and boats. We will then continue to Taquile Island, inhabited by Quechua natives who have developed an efficient and original social system, as well as magnificent weaving techniques and artistry, passed down from generation to generation. After having lunch at an inn in Taquile, we will take a walk through its hills and archaeological sites. In the afternoon, we will return to the city of Puno. Arrival and transfer to the selected hotel. Night in Puno.
Day 8: Puno-Juliaca / Lima
After breakfast and at the scheduled time, transfer to Juliaca airport for your flight to Lima. End of our services.
Note:
- Entrance tickets to Machu Picchu are selling out quickly as capacity is LIMITED. It is not possible to obtain spaces if you make a purchase a few days before or last minute due to the high demand of tourists visiting this place. Please check availability.
- When booking this service, send photos of your original documents to the provided email or WhatsApp contact.
- Late submission of your documents may affect your reservation, and it may be subject to date changes and availability for this trip.
- Infants will travel on their parents’ laps and do not have their own seat, unless the capacity of the transportation used for this service is not reached.
- Children will be considered within the exact year and month; your reservation will not be accepted if you enter incorrect ages for this product.
- Children enjoy the same benefits as adults, traveling in their own personal seats.
- If you need any information about this service, please write to us on WhatsApp at +51984264702. We will be happy to assist you.
included
- In Lima: City tour.
- In Cusco: City tour and surrounding areas.
- In the Sacred Valley of the Incas: Full-day excursion + lunch and overnight stay in Machu Picchu.
- 1 night accommodation in Machu Picchu Pueblo.
- In Machu Picchu: Guided tour of the citadel of Machu Picchu.
- In Puno: Full-day boat excursion to Taquile and Uros Islands, includes lunch.
- Meals as specified in the program.
- All entrance fees for the mentioned excursions.
- All transfers indicated in the itinerary.
- Cusco – Aguas Calientes train ticket.
- Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Aguas Calientes bus ticket.
- Cusco to Puno bus ticket, includes lunch.
- All guided tours are bilingual (Spanish/English) as described in the itinerary.
not included
- National and international airfare.
- Accommodations not mentioned.
- Excess baggage (e.g. bus Cusco/Puno), etc.
- Alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, or bottled mineral water.
- Personal expenses.
- Tips.
- International or domestic personal phone calls.
- Meals not mentioned.