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Cusco – Puno – Arequipa 6 Days / 5 Nights


Peru's ashlar (white stone) city with snow-capped mountains, volcanoes (e.g. Misti), deep canyons (e.g. Cotahuasi and Colca), renowned gastronomy, small coves and beaches. Location: Nestling between the coast and the southern highlands of Peru, Arequipa is the land of with great destinations with heights on snow-capped peaks such as Ampato (6,288 m), volcanoes like Chachani (6,075 m) and El Misti (5,825 m).

Style Trip
Classic Tour
Places to Visit
Cusco
Tour Length
Departures
Daily Departures
Group Size
6 Persons to more
Physical Grade
Easy

First Day:

  • Welcome and transfer from the airport in Cusco to the Hotel.
  • City Tour around Cusco and outskirts
  • Cusco Dance and Music Night Show
  • Night at the Hotel.

Second Day:

  • Breakfast at the Hotel
  • Tour to Machupicchu (full day)
  • Night at the Hotel in Cusco

Third Day:

  • Breakfast at the hotel
  • Tour to the Sacred Valley of the Inkas (full day)
  • Night at the Hotel in Cusco

Fourth Day:

  • Breakfast at the hotel
  • Transfer from the Hotel to the Bus station -Cusco to Puno.
  • Guided Tour Cusco- Puno (8am – 6pm)
  • Night at the Hotel in Puno
  • You could also make the trip by train

Fifth Day:

  • Breakfast at the Hotel
  • Tour to lake Titicaca, Uros Island, Taquile
  • Night at the Hotel in Puno

Sixth Day:

  • Breakfast at the hotel
  • Transfer from the hotel in Puno to the airport in Juliaca
  • Flight from Juliaca to Lima

ITINERARY

City Tour in Cusco (6 hours)

For the Cusco Combined Tour or also called City Tour in Cusco we have 2 service options.

Private service only for your group, can be integrated by your family Friends, Companions, Partners and others. The tour starts at the time your group prefers, but before 1:30pm because the tour has a duration of 6 hours.
Option 2.- Shared service between 20 people, the tour starts at 1:30pm.

We will pick you up from your hotel at the agreed time to start the tour around the city and its surroundings.

First, we will visit the Cathedral where we will observe the exquisite religious decoration (paintings from the Cusco School, carpentry and silverware). Then, we will go to Qoricancha. It is an ancient temple and pre-Hispanic palace where the Incas worshipped their main deities, A Wiraqocha (God supreme), Sun, Moon and all constellations. Also to the Apus (Mountains) and Pachamama (fertile place).

Then, we will head outside the city to visit the next 4 amazing archaeological complexes.

Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Puca pucara and Tambomachay

They are pre-Hispanic constructions that astonish all visitors and scientists with their megalithic walls, are built with rocks that weigh more than 130 tons and are superimposed with perfect lace. The Incas built for their multiple uses. Administrative, Religious, Military and Astronomical.

Our City Tour in Cusco will finish in 6 hours.

Your trip to Machu Picchu does not have to become an odyssey. On the contrary, it has to be the best experience of your life. That is why we have designed for you an exclusive tour to Machu Picchu, in private service and with everything included. Book our Machu Picchu 1 Day Tour and enjoy an exciting Machu Picchu excursion.

This magical Machu Picchu adventure lasts 16 hours. And the whole trip is in bimodal service where you will combine the comfort and safety of traveling by bus and tourist train.

Start your adventure in the magical streets of Cusco boarding, from the comfort of your hotel, our modern tourist bus. And in the company of our team of tourism professionals (driver and transfer) travel to Ollantaytambo station, in the Sacred Valley of the Incas.

Then, continue with your adventure in the exclusive tourist train VISTADOME or train EXPEDITION from Perurail to Aguas Calientes station (Machu Picchu Pueblo) where our local guide will be waiting for you to explore with you the most visited areas of Machu Picchu.

Finally, after an exciting day in Machu Picchu return to the city of Cusco, in the same service modality that we offer you during the outward trip.

On the other hand, this exclusive tour to Machu Picchu from Cusco also includes: the bus tickets from Aguas Calientes to Machupicchu (ascent and descent), the entrance ticket to Machu Picchu, and a delicious lunch a la carte in one of the most exclusive restaurants in Machu Picchu town.

In this tour we pick up passengers up from hotels from 7:50 to 8:30 a.m. Then, we go to the Sacred Valley (1 ½ hours travel time) to visit the most important places in the Valley, start with the traditional markets and archaeological site of Pisac, where you can appreciate the impressive terraces of the Inca period and the Andean people. Continuing the journey through the Sacred Valley, we stop for the buffet lunch (tourist restaurant in Urubamba). After lunch we head to enjoy Ollantaytambo fortress (30 min trip) and observe agricultural areas; the most striking is the cultivation of corn without irrigation, also growing Andean tubers and grains. After the visit to the archaeological site we head to the town of Chincheros on the road to Cusco, where we visit the colonial temple with interesting frescoes on the portico built on the foundations of an Inca building. Arriving at Cusco near 19.00. (Plaza San Francisco)

Accordion Content

Duration: 10 hours and 30 minutes. Distance: 75 kilometers round trip (takes 3 hours, 10 min. OW to Taquile, By Classic Motor Boat = 11 km/hour)

This excursion begins at 6:30am with transfer from your Puno hotel to the port. Then by motor boat (35 feet long with a covered section in case of rain or cold weather, 25 individual seats) we visit the Uros floating Islands. Stepping on them feels very much like a water bed (but it is quite safe). We see the houses, the islands and meet its friendly inhabitants.Uros people are descendents of one of the oldest South American groups. Rides on traditional reed boats can be arranged. In the mornings these islands can be crowded. We visit two of the 60 islands before continuing on to Taquile Island.

After a relaxed navigation of extra 2 1/2 hours when we get the chance to enjoy the spectacular views offered by Lake Titicaca, we get to Taquile island. There a unique community can be observed. A long path gradually ascending will take us to the village, the views are unique and worth’s. (45 min. hike approx) to visit the communal cooperative where you will find handy craft textiles of high quality. Lunch at one of the many local restaurants. The views are magnificent. Then we descent 500 steps down to the main port of the island. at 2:30pm approx. depart back to Puno City (3 hour return journey). At 5.30pm Arrival to Puno . on arrival at Puno we transfer you to your Puno hotel.

* SIC group service departs daily at 6.30 am. , Group size : 25 persons aprox.

* Private trips , Upon request.

  • Breakfast at the hotel
  • Transfer from the hotel in Puno to the airport in Juliaca
  • Flight from Juliaca to Lima

What is included in this program:

  • Transfers to and from the Hotel, airport, train station and attractions.
  • Bus transportation for all the tours.
  • Round trip train tickets- Cusco – Machupicchu – Cusco
  • Round trip Bus tickets- Aguas Calientes – Machupicchu – Aguas Calientes.
  • Profesional Guide (English-Spanish)
  • Entrance tickets for all the attractions Machupicchu, Sacred Valley, city, Museums and churches.
  • 4 breakfast at the hotel, 1 lunch/buffet in the sacred valley.
  • Music and dance night show in the theater.

NOT INCLUDED:

  • International airfares, please let us know your flight information (flight arrival and departure time, flight number, flight company).
  • All airport departure tax, Lima International departure tax is approximately USD 35, and Lima domestic departure tax is approximately USD 10.
  • Meal Budget, (while your stay at hotel or sightseeing) between USD15 to USD20 for every meal not included.
  • Additional nights during the trip due to the flight cancellations.
  • Extra expenditure during the trip.
  • Gratuities for the guides, and other staff (expected but not compulsory, your own appreciation).
  • Travel and health insurance (bring copies with you please), we highly recommend to get an insurance of trip cancellation, interruption; an insurance to protect your travel investment, Included with your pre-departure package, bring your travel insurance to cover trip cancellation, interruption, baggage loss and delay, emergency medical evacuation insurance and emergency medical expense insurance. Any unexpected situations occurred during the journey and which are beyond our control, including changes in scheduling trains or flights, delays, strikes, cancellations, missed connections, etc. it should be covered by the passenger as a whole. Also, if you for physical reasons of health cannot continue the trek or walk, and will need emergency evacuation then all charges incurred such as transportation, hotel, ambulance, doctors, medication, hospitalization, etc. will be at passenger’s expense.

YOU SHOULD TO BRING​

  • Original passport and some copies.
  • Travel insurance and some copies
  • Backpack to carry your things.
  • Phone and camera charger and adapter.
  • Bathing suit.
  • Camera
  • Deet or mosquito repellent ( recommendable 30% deet).
  • Rain gear (especially if traveling in the wet season, from October to March).
  • flops or light sandals.
  • Sunblock and sunglasses.
  • Water bottle or canteen.
  • American dollars and peruvian soles in cash.
  • Sun hat
  • Toilet paper, and face tissue paper.
  • Credit or debit card.
  • Anti-inflammatory tablets (e.g. Ibuprofen).
  • Personal first-aid kit (should contain lip salve, Aspirin, Band Aids, anti-histamine, Imodium or similar tablets for mild cases of diarrhoea, re-hydration powder, extra prescription drugs you may be taking).

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