Day 1: Welcome to Lima, City of Kings and the Larco Museum of Cultures

Lima - Upon arrival in Lima, you will be transferred to your hotel. Begin with a tour of the Historical Center, visiting the Convent of Santo Domingo and Universidad Mayor de San Marcos. Explore Plaza Mayor, the Government Palace, the Municipality, and the Cathedral of Lima. Conclude with a visit to the Larco Museum to admire its collection of gold artifacts, textiles, and ceramics.

Day 2: Cusco, Capital of the Inca Empire

Cusco - Arrive in Cusco, meet and greet at the airport, and transfer to your hotel. In the afternoon, enjoy an exclusive city tour starting with a visit to the Plaza de San Cristóbal for a panoramic view of the city. Then, visit the San Pedro Market to experience local flavors and learn about regional products. Next, the Qorikancha Temple will welcome you with its splendor, featuring walls that were once covered in gold. From San Blas, the artisans’ neighborhood, walk down Hatun Rumiyoc Street to see the palace of Inca Roca, now the Archbishop’s Palace, and admire the famous Twelve Angled Stone. Continue to the Plaza de Armas to visit The Cathedral, which houses valuable colonial works.

Day 3: Archaeological Park of Sacsayhuaman

Sacsayhuaman - In the morning, visit Sacsayhuaman, an impressive citadel with colossal constructions surrounded by beautiful landscapes. Then, proceed to the Inca adoratory of Q’enqo, featuring an altar for sacrifices embedded in its rocky formation. Finally, visit the Puca Pucará lookout and Tambomachay, a monument of notable architectural excellence considered a pillar of the Andean cosmovision. Enjoy a free afternoon to explore the city.

Day 4: Inca Village of Chinchero, Terraces of Moray, and the Inca Village of Ollantaytambo

Archaeological Park Ollantaytambo - Visit the most remarkable sites in the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Depart for the Village of Chinchero, known for its colorful and traditional atmosphere. Stop at a textile center to appreciate ancient Inca techniques for dyeing and spinning alpaca wool. After visiting the Inca plaza with its beautiful colonial church, continue to Moray, an Inca archaeological site with concentric agricultural terraces used to recreate microclimates. After lunch, visit the last living village of the Incas, Ollantaytambo, and explore the Temple of the Ten Windows, the Bath of the Princess, and the Sun Temple. Capture postcard-worthy photos from the heights of Ollantaytambo. Overnight in the area.

Day 5: Machu Picchu, The Lost Citadel

Machu Picchu - The much-anticipated day to visit one of the 7 Wonders of the World. Board the train at Ollantaytambo station and arrive at Machu Picchu station. Our staff will assist you in boarding the bus that ascends a winding road with spectacular views of the Urubamba River, which forms a deep canyon. The Lost City of the Incas, Machu Picchu, will greet you with its incredible terraces, staircases, ceremonial sites, and urban areas. The entire place exudes energy. After lunch, return by train and transfer to your hotel in Cusco. Overnight stay.

Day 6: Route to the Andean Altiplano

Puno - Depart on a tourist bus to Puno, enjoying a scenic route accompanied by the Vilcanota River and the Collao plateau. The first stop is at the Church of the Apostle St. Peter in Andahuaylillas, known as “The Sistine Chapel of America,” featuring 17th-century mural paintings. Continue to Racchi, Temple of the God Wiracocha, where the remains of columns and walls give an idea of the monumental size of this Inca construction. The journey reaches its highest point at La Raya at 4,800 meters above sea level, marking the division of the waters of the Titicaca basin and the rivers flowing to the Amazon. After lunch, visit the Site Museum of Pucara, the birthplace of the famous Pucara little bulls. Arrive in Puno and transfer to your hotel.

Day 7: The Titicaca Sacred Lake and its Islands

Taquile Island - In the morning, board a motorboat to visit the Uros, a community that sought refuge in Lake Titicaca to escape various dominating cultures. This community continues to build their islands using ancient techniques and welcomes visitors to share their knowledge. Continue sailing to Taquile Island, where the community has preserved its traditions, clothing, and way of life. It is one of the few Quechua communities in a predominantly Aymara region, remaining untouched by modernity. The locals will welcome you with music and dances. Enjoy a nutritious lunch at a community restaurant, followed by a walk around the island to appreciate the beautiful views of Lake Titicaca. Return to the port of Puno and transfer to your hotel.

Day 8: Farewell Day

Inca Manco Capac International Airport - Departure transfer

• All admission tickets on tours
• Shared transfer to the train station
• Round trip railway ticket to Machu Picchu according with selected hotel category
• 7 nights of accommodation in selected hotels, subject to availability
• Shared Tours with English-Spanish speaking guide
• Lunch
• Breakfast
• Transfers from airport to hotels

• Food and drinks, unless specified
• Gratuities
• Airport taxes ($11.00 for domestic flights and $32.00 for international)
• Flights tickets Lima - Cusco and Puno - Lima

• Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants. Otherwise, your tour may not be confirmed.
• When booking your flight from Lima to Cusco, it must be in the morning. Arrival by noon is too late.
• Upon time of booking, please provide flight itinerary for international flights and domestic flights
• Important: If you go suffer from altitude sickness, please bring medicine or ask your doctor for advice before you depart.
• This tour beginnings in Lima and finish in Puno.
• Machu Picchu has implemented new visitor circuits, with three main routes with specific differences to distribute passengers in various areas. These changes are intended to improve the visitor experience and preserve the integrity of the archaeological site. The circuit with route 2 will be given as priority and if it is not available, the options of taking circuit 3B or circuit 1B will be informed so that you can confirm your decision before the tickets are issued.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.