A complete visit to the South Peruvian Highland including a full day trip on the highest navigable lake in the world. Get to know Lake Titicaca and its floating islands and the Incan architectural sites of Machu Picchu, Cusco and the Sacred Valley. This is one of our best tours in Peru designed for those who would like to have a deep encounter with the Andes and its beauties. All of this with our “immersion” style and private small group excursions with a maximum of 8 people.
· Upon arrival in Lima private transfer from Airport to your hotel in Miraflores.
· In the morning 1 hour flight Lima – Cusco ( included)
· Upon arrival in Cusco private transfer Airport – Pisaq town located in the Sacred Valley at lower elevation than Cusco for altitude acclimatization.
· Along the way from airport to Sacred Valley stops at view points and visit to an Animal Recovery Center for observations of condors, pumas, macaws, llamas and alpacas.
· Rest of the day at leisure: optional visit of Pisaq ruins and market (entrance is included)
· Overnight in Pisaq town.
· In the morning Maras-Moray tour including: Maras Town, San Francisco church, Circular Terraces of Moray, the Andean Salt Terraces of Maras.
· Private picnic lunch in a strategic point with a great view of the Sacred Valley and its glaciers.
· In the afternoon visit Ollantaytambo ruins and town.
· Late afternoon train Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes
· Overnight in Aguas Calientes
· Full day Machu Picchu visit and guided tour.
· Wayna Picchu climbing: Optional
· Late afternoon train Machu Picchu – Cusco
· Overnight in Cusco
· During the morning private City Tour including: Sacsayhuaman, San Pedro local market, Cusco Cathedral and Temple of the Sun, “Koricancha”
· Rest of the day at leisure.
· Overnight in Cusco
· Free day to enjoy the Incan – Colonial city of Cusco and walk around its picturesque streets. Visit museums, art galleries, markets, typical neighborhoods and shopping.
· Overnight in Cusco
· Private transfer to the First Class bus station.
· First Class 9 hour tourist bus from Cusco to Lake Titicaca with many stops at important archeological and cultural sites along the way.
· Arrival in Puno at 5 pm and private transfer to your hotel
· Overnight in Puno
· Full day private boat tour visiting the incredible Uros Floating Islands where you will experience a ride in a totora reed boat.
· This tour also includes a visit to Taquile Island with several options for hiking depending on you.
· Private Lunch at a private Cultural Immersion bay on Lake Titicaca
· Overnight in Puno ( Optional at no cost: sleep at Taquile Island)
· 3 hours before your departure time private transfer Hotel – Juliaca Airport (Optional visit the Sillustani Incan towers on the way to the airport)
· Flight Juliaca - Lima (included)
· All internal flights Lima – Cusco, Juliaca - Lima
· All private transfers & transportation
· All private tours with professional tour guides (English speaking)
· Orient Express round trip train to Machu Picchu.
· Meals as indicated (B=Breakfast L=Lunch D=Dinner)
· All accommodations based on double occupancy at nice and cozy bed and breakfast type hotels.
· All entrance tickets to the attraction sites including Machu Picchu
· Local Taxes
· Airport taxes ($6 Local $30 International payable on site)
· Tips and extras
· Altitude acclimatization
· Internal flights included
· Private small groups 2 – 8 people maximum
· Visits to the sites at different times than common tours to avoid tourists crowds
· Excellent professional English speaking tour guides
· Overnight in Machu Picchu town
· Complete day in Machu Picchu
· Wayna Picchu climbing
· Sacred Valley of the Incas: Pisaq, Ollantaytambo, Maras, Moray, and the Salt Terraces
· Observation of Condors, Pumas, Macaws, Llamas and Alpacas
· Local corn brewery visit
· Cusco city: San Pedro Market, Sacsayhuaman, Cathedral and Temple of the Sun
· Different options for tours in Lima city (included)
· Visit to Andean communities, local corn breweries and more
· Private boat tour on Lake Titicaca
· Visit the Lake Titicaca Uros Floating Islands.
· Hiking at Taquile Islands
· Nice and cozy bed and breakfast type hotels
· Optional: Ask for hotel upgrades
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