Eight days through the Peruvian Andes.
After Lima, Cusco opens the Inca world with the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu by train. The Route of the Sun crosses the altiplano to Puno, stopping at Raqch'i and the Andahuaylillas church, and ends at Lake Titicaca with the Uros and Taquile islands. Accommodation in 3-, 4- and 5-star categories.
Highlights
Colonial Lima: Plaza Mayor, the Cathedral and the Santo Domingo convent
Imperial Cusco and the Sacsayhuamán fortress
Sacred Valley: Pisac and the Ollantaytambo fortress
Machu Picchu by train, one of the New Wonders of the World
The Route of the Sun: Raqch'i and the Andahuaylillas church
Lake Titicaca: the floating Uros islands and Taquile
Day-by-day itinerary
Day1
Day 1: Arrival in Lima
Arrival in the city of Lima. You are met and transferred to the hotel. Accommodation in Lima.
Day2
Day 2: Colonial and modern Lima
In the morning, a half-day tour of Lima. Panoramic view of the Huaca Pucllana, a ceremonial site from the 4th century. A walk through the historic centre with the Plaza Mayor, the Government Palace, the City Hall and Lima Cathedral, and a visit to the Santo Domingo convent, with its baroque façade, where Santa Rosa de Lima and San Martín de Porres rest. Accommodation in Lima.
Day3
Day 3: Lima – Cusco and archaeological park
Flight to Cusco, the former capital of the Inca Empire. In the afternoon, a visit to the Koricancha, the ancient Temple of the Sun, the Plaza de Armas and the Cathedral, and the archaeological park with the Sacsayhuamán fortress, the Kenko shrine, Puka Pukará and Tambomachay. Accommodation in Cusco.
Day4
Day 4: Sacred Valley of the Incas
Excursion to the Sacred Valley. The artisan market and archaeological site of Pisac, with its Inca terraces and temples. Buffet lunch in Urubamba (drinks not included) and a visit to the Ollantaytambo fortress. Accommodation in the Sacred Valley.
Day5
Day 5: Sacred Valley – Machu Picchu – Cusco
Train through the Andean landscapes to Aguas Calientes and a bus to the citadel of Machu Picchu, one of the New Wonders of the World. Guided tour of the Inca citadel and lunch in Aguas Calientes. Return train to Cusco. Accommodation in Cusco.
Day6
Day 6: Cusco – Puno: Route of the Sun
Tourist bus from Cusco to Puno across the Andean altiplano. Along the way, the San Pedro de Andahuaylillas church, the 'Sistine Chapel of the Americas', the Inca temple of Raqch'i dedicated to Wiracocha, a typical lunch in Sicuani (drinks not included), La Raya (4,335 m) and the Pukará site museum. Arrival in Puno. Accommodation in Puno.
Day7
Day 7: Lake Titicaca: Uros and Taquile
Boat trip on Lake Titicaca. Visit to the floating reed islands of the Uros and to Taquile Island, known for its traditional weaving, with a typical lunch on the island. Return to Puno. Accommodation in Puno.
Day8
Day 8: Puno – Lima
At the agreed time, transfer to Juliaca airport for the return flight to Lima.
Suggested hotels
Britania Miraflores
Standard
Lima
3-star option in Lima.
Casa Andina Miraflores Centro
Standard
Lima
3-star option in Lima.
Dazzler Miraflores
Superior
Lima
4-star option in Lima.
José Antonio Deluxe
Superior
Lima
4-star option in Lima.
El Pardo DoubleTree by Hilton
Luxury
Miraflores
5-star option in Lima.
Pool
Spa
Gym
Restaurant
Bar
Business center
Parque Kennedy (half a block)
Larcomar (10-min walk)
Huaca Pucllana (1.5 km)
Malecón de Miraflores (10-min walk)
Hilton Miraflores
Luxury
Lima
5-star option in Lima.
Mabey Cusco
Standard
Cusco
3-star option in Cusco.
Inkarri Cusco
Standard
Cusco
3-star option in Cusco.
José Antonio Cusco
Superior
Cusco
4-star option in Cusco.
Sonesta Cusco
Superior
Cusco
4-star option in Cusco.
Aranwa Cusco
Luxury
Cusco
5-star option in Cusco.
Palacio del Inka
Luxury
Cusco
5-star option in Cusco.
Andean Wings Valle Sagrado
Standard
Valle Sagrado
3-star option in Valle Sagrado.
Sonesta Posada del Inca Yucay
Superior
Valle Sagrado
4-star option in Valle Sagrado.
Aranwa Valle Sagrado
Luxury
Valle Sagrado
5-star option in Valle Sagrado.
Casa Andina Standard Puno
Standard
Puno
3-star option in Puno.
José Antonio Puno
Superior
Puno
4-star option in Puno.
GHL Hotel Lago Titicaca
Luxury
Puno
5-star option in Puno.
Essential, Premium and Luxury categories available. Final accommodation is confirmed by date and availability.
What's included
Included: Accommodation in Lima: 2 night(s) with breakfast
Included: Accommodation in Cusco: 2 night(s) with breakfast
Included: Accommodation in Valle Sagrado: 1 night(s) with breakfast
Included: Accommodation in Puno: 2 night(s) with breakfast
Included: Airport / hotel / airport transfers (private)
Included: Transfers to bus and train stations (private)
Included: Half-day tour of colonial and modern Lima
Included: Half-day tour of Cusco and the Sacsayhuamán archaeological park
Included: Full-day excursion to the Sacred Valley of the Incas (lunch included)
Included: Machu Picchu by Expedition or Voyager train (lunch included)
Included: Tourist bus Cusco / Puno 'Route of the Sun' (lunch included)
Included: Full-day excursion to the Uros and Taquile islands (lunch included)
Included: Excursions, entrance fees and guiding in regular (shared) service
What's not included
Not included: National and international airfare
Not included: National and international airport taxes and visa fees
Not included: Early check-in and late check-out
Not included: Meals not mentioned in the programme
Not included: Drinks not included with meals
Not included: Expenses not specified in the programme
Not included: Optional excursions and services
Not included: Tips and gratuities
Not included: Personal expenses
Not included: Travel insurance
Not included: Anything not expressly mentioned as included