Andean Peru - 9 Days

Tour package

Andean Peru - 9 Days

Discover the best of Peru in 9 days through Lima, Cusco, Machu Picchu, Rainbow Mountain and Lake Titicaca.

Trip description

Discover the best of Peru on an unforgettable 9-day experience through coast, desert, mountains and Andean culture.The 9-day Peru Tour combines history, nature and adventure in a carefully organized route connecting Lima, Cusco, Machu Picchu and Lake Titicaca.The experience begins in Lima, Peru's gastronomic and cultural capital, and continues to the Ballestas Islands and Huacachina Oasis.Then the route continues to Cusco, the ancient capital of the Inca Empire, to explore the Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu and Rainbow Mountain.Finally, the journey follows the Route of the Sun toward 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
  • Route of the Sun
  • Lake Titicaca, Uros and Taquile
Duration9 days / 8 nights
DeparturesDaily

A route through Lima, Ballestas Islands, Huacachina, Cusco, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, Rainbow Mountain, Route of the Sun 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. DÍA 07 - Ruta del Sol
  8. DÍA 08 - Lago Titicaca
  9. DAY 09 - 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 marine wildlife.

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

We visit Huacachina Oasis, with 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.

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, Maras Salt Mines and Moray.

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 to 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 - 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 08 - 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 09 - 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 most emblematic Andean destinations.

Juliaca - Peruvian Altiplano

Included

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

What is included?

LODGING

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

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 tour: Uros and Taquile islands
  • Professional tour guide on the routes

MEALS

  • 08 breakfasts
  • 04 lunches

FLIGHTS

  • Optional domestic flights
  • Allowed luggage: 8 kg bag + 10 kg carry-on

Not included

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

Why choose this experience

  • Complete Andean route in 9 days
  • Machu Picchu and Lake Titicaca in one experience
  • Living culture, Andean landscapes and adventure
  • Organization with tourist transportation and assistance during the route

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