6-Day Best of Peru: Cusco, Machu Picchu, and Lake Titicaca Tour

6-Day Best of Peru: Cusco, Machu Picchu, and Lake Titicaca Tour

By Machupicchu Latin America

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Overview

Visit all of Peru's top attractions on this 6-day, small-group tour. Spend time in Cusco, the Sacred Valley of the Incas, Visiting Pisac, the famous Pisac Market, Ollantaytambo along the Urubamba river. Then visit the amazing Machu Picchu city of the Incas. You'll also visit the highest navigable lake in the world: Lake Titicaca, with the floating Uros and Taquile islands.

Overnight accommodations starting at 3 star hotels, most of your meals, entrance fees and all transportation to and from each attraction (including Cusco airport transfers) are included in the cost of this tour.

Activity location

Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport
- Avenida Velasco Astete
- 08006, Cusco, Cuzco, Peru

Meeting/Redemption Point

Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport
- Avenida Velasco Astete
- 08006, Cusco, Cuzco, Peru

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Homestay at Amantani Island

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4-N in Hotel + 1-N in Homestay: There is a compulsory fee of US$ 195 for Solo travellers or if you choose one room per person, payable in USD cash in Cusco.
Economy Train Class: Round trip Economy Expedition or Voyager class
Duration: 6 days: Day 1: Arrive in Cusco
Day 2: Sacred Valley Classic
Day 3: Machupicchu
Day 4: Sun route
Day 5: Home stay
Day 6: Departure
Home stay at Amantani Island
Best of Peru with home stay: Visit MachuPicchu, the Lost City of the Incas, the Enigmatic Sacred Valley by the Urubamba River, Lake Titicaca and the Floating Uros, and a home stay at Amantani Island
Pickup included

Travelers

Languages available

Starting time: 9:00

Price details

P 46,809.42 x 1 AdultP 46,809.42

Paid at activityP 5,318.93

Total

Twin room and Economy train

6d
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3 star hotel: 5 nights of hotel for 2 people in room
We can provide twin or double/matrimonial bed
Duration: 6 days
Breakfast - Lunch: 6 breakfast at the hotels
2 Lunches on day 4 and 5
Highlights of Peru: Enjoy this magic visit of Peru wich includes Machupicchu and Titicaca Lake
Pickup included

Travelers

Languages available

Starting time: 9:00

Price details

P 46,809.42 x 1 AdultP 46,809.42

Paid at activityP 5,318.93

Total

Twin Room and Vistadome Train

6d
English

3 star hotels: 5 nights of hotel for 2 people
room can be with twin or double /matrimonial bed
Vistadome train: Economy train on the go
Vistadome train on the return way
Duration: 6 days
breakfast - Lunch
Machupicchu and Lake Titicaca
Pickup included

Travelers

Languages available

Starting time: 9:00

Price details

P 49,738.67 x 1 AdultP 49,738.67

Paid at activityP 5,318.93

Total

Solo room and Economy Train

6d
English

3 star hotels: You will have a room only for you (one room per person)
Economy train: Round trip ecomony train (Expedition or Voyager)
Duration: 6 days
Breakfast- Lunch: 6 Breakfast at the hotels
2 Lunches (Day 4 and 5)
6 Day Best of Peru
Minivan, Bus: In Cusco portion groups are small and we use transporting like minivan
For Puno portion we use Bus and motor boat
Pickup included

Travelers

Languages available

Starting time: 9:00

Price details

P 58,526.42 x 1 AdultP 58,526.42

Paid at activityP 5,318.93

Total

Solo Room and Vistadome Train

6d
English

3 star hotel: We will provide a private room only for you (one room per person)
Vistadome Train: Economy train on the go
Vistadome train on the return way
Duration: 6 days
Breakfaast - Lunch: 6 breakfast at the hoterls
2 Lunches on day 4 and 5
Pickup included

Travelers

Languages available

Starting time: 9:00

Price details

P 61,455.67 x 1 AdultP 61,455.67

Paid at activityP 5,318.93

Total

What's included, what's not

Overland transportation for all transfers during the 6-day program
Round trip bus tickets in Machupicchu: Aguas Calientes – Machupicchu – Aguas Calientes
Lake Titicaca Adventure: Uros and Taquile Islands
5 Nights hotel accomodation with private bathroom (at your selected hotel)
Sightseeing bus tour to Puno – Sun Route
Round trip train tickets: Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes – Ollantaytambo (at your selected class)
1 Bottle of water (on day 2)
Admission entry tickets to Sun Route, Lake Titicaca + Machupicchu
Airport/hotel Pick up and drop off
Professional licensed English-speaking tour guide per itinerary
Machupicchu guided tour by local expert guides
Sacred valley Clasic: Pisac and Ollantaytambo guided tour
International and Domestic flights (Lima - Cusco / Juliaca - Lima)
sacred valley entry ticket
Optional: Huaynapicchu entry ticket (it must be requested at the time of your booking and will be provided if available).
Not mentioned in the inclusion section
Travel insurance (Highly recommended)
Tips / Gratuity

Know before you book

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Passport name, number, date of birth, gender and country is required at time of booking for all participants
A current valid passport is required on the day of travel. (6+ months expiration dates are valid)
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
Accommodations In Aguas Calientes: Waman Hotel, Gringo Bill´s, Intipunku & Suites and more
Accomodations in Cusco: Casa Andina, Munay Wasi Inn, San Agustin International, Midori, Sueños del Inka, Siete Ventanas and more
Accomodations in Puno: Casa Andina, Intiqa, Balsa Inn, Qelqatani, Hacienda and more.
Airport pickup and drop off will be provided according your flight information.

Activity itinerary

Day 1: Arrive in Cusco

2 stops
Meals: Not included
Accommodation: Overnight at a 3-star hotels: We will provide if available Munay Wasi Inn Yawar Inka Taypikala Cusco Midori

Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport

Arrive at Cusco airport, meet our Machupicchu Latin America representative who will be holding a sign with your name on it, and then board our comfortable transport for drop-off at your hotel located in the city center

Cusco

12:00pm: After check-in at the hotel, the balance of the day will be at leisure Note: Today at 13:00pm, you can join us and visit the Cusco city tour for an extra cost. Overnight: Cusco

Day 2: Sacred Valley Classic and train to Aguas Calientes

8 stops
Meals: breakfast
Accommodation: Overnight at 3-star hotels: Tara Machupicchu Ferre Machupicchu Retama Machupicchu Ferre Boulevard

Cusco

7:00am: After breakfast at your Cusco hotel, our Machupicchu Latin America expert guide will greet you in the lobby. From there, we board our comfortable transport to begin a breathtaking journey into the heart of the Sacred Valley of the Incas

Manos De La Comunidad

Animal rescue center (Manos de la comunidad): 7:50am: After a short drive, we will arrive at a local animal rescue center where you can get up close with native Andean camelids, including graceful alpacas, curious llamas, and rare vicuñas

Mirador Taray

Taray viewpoint: 8:50am: Our journey continues as we descend to the Taray Viewpoint, a stunning spot where you can capture the classic and best panoramic photos of the Sacred Valley

Pisac

30m
Admission ticket not included

Pisac Archaeological Park: 9:30am: Explore the impressive Inca citadel perched high above the Sacred Valley. This must-see site is renowned for its magnificent, cascading agricultural terraces and well-preserved ceremonial center, including the Temple of the Sun. It offers breathtaking panoramic views and a fascinating insight into Inca engineering.

Pisac Market

Pisac Market: 10:30am: Then, we will stop at the village of Pisac to visit its famous market and purchase some local handicraft souvenirs. 11:20am: Following this beautiful visit, we will take a scenic one-hour drive to Urubamba town for lunch.

Urubamba

Urubamba (stop for lunch) 12:20pm: Enjoy a delicious buffet lunch (not included)

Archaeological Park Ollantaytambo

40m
Admission ticket not included

Ollantaytambo Archaeological Park: 13:20pm: A stunning Inca fortress, religious sanctuary, and living city located in the Sacred Valley. Renowned for its magnificent, massive stone architecture and extensive agricultural terraces, this site offers dramatic panoramic views and a unique historical insight into Inca resistance against the Spanish conquistadors, making it an essential and captivating stop before continuing your journey to Machupicchu. Ollantaytambo train station: 15:10pm: Finally, we will take you to the train station located in the same town of Ollantaytambo and board the train to Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu Pueblo) Train Journey to Aguas Calientes 15:37pm: This train journey allows you to appreciate the fascinating scenery along the sacred Urubamba River (also known as the Vilcanota River).

Aguas Calientes

Aguas Calientes (Machupicchu pueblo): 17:02pm: Arrive at the train station, meet our representative by the exit gate who will walk you to the hotel. After check-in at the hotel, the balance of the day is all yours to spend at leisure Overnight: Aguas Calientes (Machupicchu pueblo)

Day 3: Machupicchu guided tour by local expert guide - Cusco

4 stops
Meals: breakfast
Accommodation: Overnight at a 3-star hotels: We will provide if available Munay Wasi Inn Yawar Inka Taypikala Cusco

Aguas Calientes

Aguas Calientes hotel: 5:30am: Breakfast at your hotel 6:00am: Meet our Machupicchu Latin America expert guide who will pick you up from your hotel lobby and walk with you to the bus station (about a 5-minute walk). Bus from Aguas Calientes to Machupicchu: 6:20am: Board the 30-minute shuttle bus ride up to the main entrance/gate of Machu Picchu.

Santuario Historico de Machu Picchu

2h
Admission ticket included

Machupicchu guided tour: 7:00am: Finally, this is your time for Machupicchu! Explore this unique and magical place accompanied by our professional and expert guide, who will share all his knowledge about the history, traditions, and more that surround this mysterious and enigmatic Inca citadel of Machupicchu, and allow time to capture the most amazing photos Bus back to Aguas Calientes: 10:00am: After we are done with the visit, board the bus down to Aguas Calientes for lunch (not included) and enjoy some extra time in the town to get some local souvenirs Aguas Calientes Train station: 12:20pm: Board the train back to Ollantaytambo train station; the return train ride takes 90 minutes.

Ollantaytambo

Ollantaytambo Train station: 14:30pm: Arrive at the train station, meet our representative by the exit gate who will be holding a sign with your name and our Machupicchu Latin America logo, and then board our comfortable transport to make our way to Cusco

Cusco

Cusco: 16:30pm: After an almost two-hour drive, we will arrive in Cusco and drop you off at your hotel

Day 4: Sightseeing bus to Puno - Sun Route

7 stops
Meals: breakfast, lunch
Accommodation: Overnight at 3-star hotels: Intiqa Hotel

Cusco

5:30am: Breakfast at your hotel 6:15am: Meet our Machupicchu Latin America representative who will pick you up from your hotel lobby and drop of you you to the bus station (about a 25-minute drive). 7:00am: Bus departure time with destination to our first stop of this amazing Sun route sightseeing bus tour.

San Pedro Apostol de Andahuaylillas

25m
Admission ticket included

Visit Andahuaylillas, home to the "Sistine Chapel of the Americas," where a simple adobe exterior hides an opulent explosion of Spanish and Indigenous Andean art. The interior features magnificent gold leaf, vibrant frescoes, and priceless paintings, making this a vital stop on your journey along the scenic Andean Baroque Route.

Parque Arqueologico De Raqchi

25m
Admission ticket included

Discover Raqchi, home to the colossal Temple of Wiracocha—the largest single-roofed structure the Inca Empire ever built. This unique archaeological gem features towering 14-meter adobe walls, rare cylindrical columns, and a massive complex of ancient granaries (colcas) and administrative centers

Sicuani

Restaurant at Sicuani (stop for lunch) Enjoy a delicious buffet lunch

La Raya Pass

We will stop for a few minutes at Abra La Raya, the spectacular border between Cusco and Puno. Here, you will enjoy amazing, panoramic sights of snow-capped Andean peaks and traditional vicuña and alpaca herds grazing in the high-altitude plains.

Museo Litico Pukara

25m
Admission ticket included

Visit the beautiful Pucará Lithic Museum and step into the cradle of Andean civilization. This amazing museum showcases impressive monoliths and stone sculptures from the pre-Inca Pucará culture, including the famous Rain Stele and Beheader monoliths

Puno

17:30p: Arrive at the Puno bus station where your Machupicchu Latin America representative will greet you warmly. They will provide a comfortable transfer to your hotel, assist with check-in, and offer a brief orientation for our upcoming visit to the Uros and Taquile Islands on Lake Titicaca. The balance of the day is yours to enjoy at leisure

Day 5: Full Day Adventure on Lake Titicaca: Uros Floating Islands & Taquile Island

4 stops
Meals: breakfast, lunch
Accommodation: Overnight at 3-star hotels: Intiqa Hotel

Puno

6:30am: Breakfast at your hotel 7:00am: Meet our Machupicchu Latin America representative who will pick you up from your hotel lobby and drop of you you to the Lake Titicaca harbor (about a 10-minute drive).

Uros Floating Islands

1h
Admission ticket included

Embark on an unforgettable adventure across Lake Titicaca, the highest navigable lake on Earth. Our first stop is the extraordinary Uros Floating Islands. You will step onto islands entirely made of Totora reeds, learn directly from the resilient locals about their unique way of life, and interact with the families who call these floating marvels home

Taquile Island

2h
Admission ticket included

After we complete our visit to the Uros Islands, we embark on a 90-minute sail to Taquile Island, a genuine "land island" where time-honored traditions thrive. This location offers a profound immersion into a lifestyle that has remained largely unchanged for centuries. Upon disembarkation, a picturesque twenty-minute ascent leads us through ancient, terraced landscapes to our host family’s private restaurant. Here, we enjoy an exquisite, traditional lunch while accompanied by the captivating sights and sounds of authentic traditional dances and folk music. After lunch, a scenic 25-minute walk takes us back to the harbor. From there, we embark on our final two-hour sail across Lake Titicaca to Puno harbor.

Puno

Upon arrival, our transport will be waiting to provide a seamless drop-off at your hotel, allowing you to enjoy the remainder of your day at leisure. Overnight: Puno

Day 6: Departure from Puno (Juliaca airport)

1 stop
Meals: breakfast
Accommodation: Not included

Puno

After a final breakfast at your hotel, enjoy a seamless private transfer to Juliaca Airport according to your departure schedule, concluding your journey with ease. Note 1: Juliaca's Inca Manco Capac International Airport (JUL) is located approximately a one-hour drive (45-55 km) from Puno city center. Note 2: Extend Your Stay, Puno offers convenient connections to extend your journey. We can facilitate all necessary arrangements: 1.- La Paz, Bolivia: Connect with daily tourist buses or private transfers to the Bolivian capital. 2.- Arequipa & Colca Canyon: Travel via scenic bus or private transport to Arequipa, the gateway city for tours of the Colca Canyon

Location

Activity location

Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport
- Avenida Velasco Astete
- 08006, Cusco, Cuzco, Peru

Meeting/Redemption Point

Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport
- Avenida Velasco Astete
- 08006, Cusco, Cuzco, Peru

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