Machu Picchu & Lake Titicaca - 10 Days

Tour package

Machu Picchu & Lake Titicaca - 10 Days

Discover Peru's diversity in 10 days through Lima, Cusco, Machu Picchu, Rainbow Mountain, Humantay Lake and Lake Titicaca.

Trip description

Discover Peru's diversity on an unforgettable 10-day experience through coast, desert, mountains and the Andean altiplano.The 10-day Peru Tour combines culture, adventure, nature and historical legacy in a carefully organized route connecting Lima, Cusco, Machu Picchu and Lake Titicaca.The adventure begins in Lima, Peru's gastronomic and cultural capital, and continues to the Ballestas Islands and Huacachina Oasis.The route then continues to Cusco, the ancient capital of the Inca Empire, to explore the Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, Rainbow Mountain and Humantay Lake.The journey ends in the Andean altiplano with the Route of the Sun and legendary Lake Titicaca, visiting Uros and Taquile islands.

Highlights

  • Lima and its colonial Historic Center
  • Ballestas Islands and Huacachina Oasis
  • Sacred Valley of the Incas
  • Machu Picchu
  • Rainbow Mountain
  • Humantay Lake
  • Lake Titicaca, Uros and Taquile
Duration10 days / 9 nights
DeparturesDaily

A route through Lima, Ballestas Islands, Huacachina, Cusco, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, Rainbow Mountain, Humantay Lake and Lake Titicaca.

Itinerary

  1. DAY 01 - Arrival in Lima
  2. DAY 02 - Ballestas Islands and Huacachina Oasis
  3. DAY 03 - Lima City Tour and flight to Cusco
  4. DAY 04 - Sacred Valley of the Incas
  5. DAY 05 - Machu Picchu
  6. DAY 06 - Rainbow Mountain
  7. DAY 07 - Humantay Lake
  8. DÍA 08 - Ruta del Sol
  9. DÍA 09 - Lago Titicaca
  10. DAY 10 - International departure

DAY 01 - Arrival in Lima

Reception at the airport and transfer to the hotel in Miraflores or Barranco. Free afternoon.

Included

  • Airport - hotel transfer
  • Initial assistance
  • Hotel night

DAY 02 - Ballestas Islands and Huacachina Oasis

Excursion to Paracas and Ica with a boat ride, marine wildlife and dune adventure.

Early departure to Peru's southern coast. In Paracas, boat ride to the Ballestas Islands to observe sea lions, penguins and marine birds.

Then we continue to Ica for a tasting of traditional wines and piscos.

We visit Huacachina Oasis, with time for dune buggies and sandboarding before returning to Lima.

Ica - 100 m.a.s.l.

Included

  • Round-trip tourist transportation
  • Hotel pickup
  • Box breakfast
  • Entrance tickets
  • Boat ride to Ballestas Islands
  • Wine and pisco tasting
  • Official guide
  • Hotel night

DAY 03 - Lima City Tour and flight to Cusco

Historical route through Lima and flight to Cusco.

We visit Miraflores, Barranco, Huaca Pucllana and Lima's Historic Center, including Plaza Mayor and San Francisco Convent.

Afterward we transfer to the airport for the flight to Cusco and hotel reception.

Cusco - 3,200 m.a.s.l.

Included

  • Lima City Tour
  • Airport - hotel transfer
  • Lima - Cusco flight
  • Official guide
  • Entrance tickets
  • Hotel night in Cusco

DAY 04 - Sacred Valley of the Incas

Visit to Chinchero, Maras, Moray and Ollantaytambo. Train to Machu Picchu Pueblo.

The tour begins in Cusco toward the Sacred Valley, visiting Chinchero, the Maras Salt Mines and Moray archaeological complex.

After lunch in Urubamba, we visit Ollantaytambo and board the train to Aguas Calientes.

Sacred Valley - 2,800 m.a.s.l.

Included

  • Hotel pickup
  • Tourist transportation
  • Entrance tickets
  • Official guide
  • Breakfast and buffet lunch
  • Train to Machu Picchu Pueblo
  • Night in Aguas Calientes

DAY 05 - Machu Picchu

Guided tour through one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World.

We take the bus up to Machu Picchu for a guided visit through the main archaeological sectors, temples, terraces and viewpoints.

After the visit, we return to Aguas Calientes and take the train back, with transfer to the hotel in Cusco.

Machu Picchu - 2,200 m.a.s.l.

Included

  • Tourist bus to Machu Picchu
  • Entrance ticket
  • Official guide
  • Return tourist train
  • Station - hotel transfer
  • Breakfast

DAY 06 - Rainbow Mountain

Hike to Vinicunca, surrounded by Andean landscapes.

Very early departure from Cusco to Cusipata for breakfast before the hike.

The trail passes mountains, alpacas, llamas and views of Ausangate snow-capped mountain until reaching Rainbow Mountain.

After time for photos, return to Cusipata for lunch and back to Cusco.

Rainbow Mountain - 5,200 m.a.s.l.

Included

  • Hotel pickup
  • Tourist transportation
  • Entrance ticket
  • Official guide
  • Breakfast and buffet lunch
  • Assistance during the hike
  • Hotel night

DAY 07 - Humantay Lake

Trek to one of Peru's most beautiful lakes.

Early departure to Mollepata and Soraypampa, starting point of the hike to Humantay Lake.

Along the route we see Andean landscapes, snow-capped mountains and turquoise waters surrounded by peaks.

After the visit, return for lunch and arrival in Cusco in the late afternoon.

Humantay Lake - Cusco Andes

Included

  • Hotel pickup
  • Tourist transportation
  • Entrance ticket
  • Official guide
  • Breakfast and lunch
  • Assistance during the hike

DAY 08 - Route of the Sun: Cusco - Puno

Tourist journey through landscapes and archaeological sites.

Departure from Cusco to Puno along the Route of the Sun, visiting Andahuaylillas, Raqchi, La Raya and Pucara.

The route combines high-Andean landscapes, history and culture before arriving in Puno.

Cusco - Puno route

Included

  • Transfer to terminal
  • Tourist bus Cusco - Puno
  • Entrance tickets
  • Official guide
  • Buffet lunch
  • Transfer to hotel in Puno

DAY 09 - Lake Titicaca: Uros and Taquile

Navigation and visit to ancestral altiplano communities.

We navigate Lake Titicaca to visit the floating islands of Uros and learn about their traditional way of life.

Then we continue to Taquile, known for its textiles and cultural traditions, with typical lunch and return to Puno.

Lake Titicaca - 3,812 m.a.s.l.

Included

  • Hotel pickup
  • Transfer to port
  • Tourist boat
  • Entrance ticket
  • Official guide
  • Breakfast and lunch

DAY 10 - International departure

Transfer to the airport for the return flight.

On this last day we transfer to Juliaca airport for the return flight to Lima.

With this day our services end after an experience through Peru's coast, Andes and altiplano.

Juliaca - Peruvian Altiplano

Included

  • Hotel pickup
  • Hotel - airport transfer
  • Juliaca - Lima flight
  • Breakfast at the hotel

What is included?

LODGING

  • 03 hotel nights in Lima
  • 03 hotel nights in Cusco
  • 02 hotel nights in Arequipa
  • 02 hotel nights in Puno
  • 01 hotel night in Machu Picchu Pueblo

TRANSPORTATION AND TRANSFERS

  • Private airport - hotel - airport transfer
  • Tourist transportation to all mentioned places
  • Expedition tourist train to Machu Picchu round trip
  • Tourist bus Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu round trip
  • Boat ride in Ballestas Islands and Lake Titicaca
  • Dune buggy ride in Huacachina desert

TOURS AND EXCURSIONS

  • Private guided tour in Machu Picchu
  • Shared tours in the other destinations
  • Sacred Valley of the Incas tour
  • Route of the Sun tour
  • Lake Titicaca excursion: Uros and Taquile
  • Professional tour guide on the routes

MEALS

  • 10 breakfasts
  • 05 lunches

FLIGHTS

  • Optional domestic flights
  • Allowed luggage: 8 kg bag + 23 kg checked luggage

Not included

  • International flights
  • Meals not mentioned in the program
  • Travel insurance
  • Services or activities not specified

Why choose this experience

  • Complete route through coast, Andes and altiplano in 10 days
  • Machu Picchu and Lake Titicaca in one experience
  • Natural landscapes, living culture and adventure
  • Organization with tourist transportation and assistance during the route

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Discover Peru's diversity in an experience that connects coast, mountains, Machu Picchu and legendary Lake Titicaca.

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