About this experience
Experience the absolute best of the Andes on a premium 6-day journey designed for culture, comfort, and flawless logistics. Enjoy personalized, small-group guiding through the cobblestone streets of Cusco, the breathtaking Sacred Valley, and during your bucket-list morning tour of mystical Machu Picchu.
Travel seamlessly across the Altiplano on the legendary "Route of the Sun" sightseeing coach—complete with historic ruins stops and a delicious buffet lunch. At Lake Titicaca, step aboard a fast tourist cruiser to explore the traditional floating reed islands of Uros and Taquile.
Relax in carefully curated comfort accommodations with hot breakfasts included daily. We seamlessly coordinate every logistics detail, giving you the perfect balance of expert local guiding and worry-free travel.
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At a glance
- Duration: 144 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 144 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Compare the available options before choosing: their itinerary, inclusions and pickup arrangements can differ. Check the price for your date and whole group.
Before you go
- 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)
Local guides to help you plan
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What is included
- 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)
- Lunch
- Admission entry tickets to Sun Route, Lake Titicaca + Machupicchu
- Breakfast
- 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)
- 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
Not included
- 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
Itinerary and highlights
See the overview, available options and booking details for the experience schedule.
Meeting and pickup information
- We are happy to pick you up at any time from Cusco airport. Note 1: We suggest to arrive by 11:00am so you will have the afternoon to explore the cusco city. Note 2: If you arrive in Cusco prior to your travel date, we can still pick you up from Cusco airport.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Machupicchu Latin America
Meeting points and locations
Accessibility and practical details
- 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.
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Questions about this experience
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Note 1: We suggest to arrive by 11:00am so you will have the afternoon to explore the cusco city.
Note 2: If you arrive in Cusco prior to your travel date, we can still pick you up from Cusco airport.
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