Machu Picchu and South of Peru

8 Days - 7 Nights

Program Overview

Unforgettable Adventures Across Southern Peru!

Machupicchu is the main attractive in Peru since it was discovered, however there are other places to visit besides the ancient citadel, like the Titicaca Lake known as the highest navigable lake in the world and the Colca Canyon, one of the deepest in Peru, Machupicchu and the South of Peru is the perfect program for you who want to have an unforgettable experience visiting the best of this amazing country.

Program Summary

Activities

Transport - Walk - Hiking

Min. Altitude

2,030 m - 6,660 ft

Max. Altitude

5,036 m - 16,522 ft

Group Size

Minimum 2

Average Difficulty

Easy to Moderate

Destinations

Cusco - Puno - Arequipa - Lima

Hotel Category

TBC (Between 2-3-4-5 Stars)

Transportation

Bus - Train - Boat - Flight

From:

USD. 835

Itinerary:

  • Cusco Airport Pick-up and trasfer to the hotel in the city.
  • Free time to relax and acclimatize to the altitude.
  • Night walk around the Cusco Plaza de Armas on your own.
  • Return to the hotel.
  • Overnight in Cusco.
  • Breakfast at your hotel in Cusco.
  • Hotel pick-up and beginning of the City Tour in Cusco (Santo Domingo Convent "Qoricancha", Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Puca Pucara and Tambomachay).
  • Explore the Cusco Plaza de Armas on your own and have lunch at your preferred restaurant.
  • Explore the San Pedro Market on your own.
  • Return to the hotel.
  • Overnight in Cusco.
  • Breakfast at your hotel in Cusco.
  • Hotel pick-up and beginning of the Sacred Valley tour.
  • Visit majestic places in the highlands (Chinchero, Maras Salt Mines, Moray and Ollantaytambo).
  • Intermediate lunch stop at Urubamba or Ollantaytambo.
  • Tourist train journey from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes "Machupicchu Pueblo".
  • Arrival in Aguas Calientes "Machu Picchu Pueblo", welcoming and transfer to the hotel.
  • Free time to relax and wonder in Aguas Calientes "Machu Picchu Pueblo" on your own.
  • Optional to have dinner at any of the restaurants in town "Multiple options".
  • Overnight in Aguas Calientes "Machu Picchu Pueblo".
  • Breakfast at your hotel in Aguas Calientes "Machu Picchu Pueblo".
  • Meeting with our tour guide at your hotel (Schedule based on Machu Picchu entry time).
  • Transfer to the bus station in Aguas Calientes "Machu Picchu Pueblo".
  • Bus drive up to Machu Picchu Inca Site "World Wonder".
  • Check-in at the Machu Picchu entrance and guided tour of the citadel (Circuit and time of visit according to the ticket booked).
  • Bus drive down to Aguas Calientes "Machu Picchu Pueblo".
  • Free time for lunch at the restaurant of your choice, our tour guide can recommend the best options.
  • Transfer to the train station in Aguas Calientes "Machu Picchu Pueblo".
  • Tourist Train journey from Aguas Calientes "Machu Picchu Pueblo" to Ollantaytambo.
  • Pick-up at Ollantaytambo Train Station and transfer to Cusco City in our tourist transportation.
  • Arrival in Cusco after approximately 4 hours of travel from Aguas Calientes (train + ride).
  • Overnight in Cusco.
  • Early pick-up from your hotel in Cusco city (Between 3:30 to 4:00 in the morning).
  • Van ride for an approximately 2 hours to Mollepata (Place to have breakfast).
  • Enjoy a delicious and traditional breakfast.
  • Van ride for 1 more hour to Soraypampa (End of road).
  • Beginning of the hike (Approximately 2 hours, with the option to hire horses).
  • Arrival at Humantay lake followed by time to explore and capture lovely photos.
  • Return to Soraypampa "Bus station".
  • Drive to the restaurant for lunch.
  • Enjoy a delicious and energyxing lunch.
  • Van drive back to Cusco city.
  • Arrival in Cusco between 3:00 - 5:00 pm, depending on traffic conditions.
  • Return to the hotel to collect your belongins.
  • Free time to have dinner.
  • Transfer to the bus station in Cusco.
  • Comfortable bus journey to Puno.
  • Overnight in Cusco.
  • Early morning arrival in Puno.
  • Free time to have breakfast.
  • Boarding time on the motorized boat at Puno Port.
  • Boat journey to Uros floating islands.
  • Meet Aymara people and learn about their traditions.
  • Jump on the popular Lamborghini or Ferrari totora reed boats.
  • Travel to Taquile island.
  • Enjoy a traditional welcome upon arrival at Taquile.
  • Explore Taquile Island and interact with the local community.
  • Discover their traditional weaving, recognized as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO.
  • Enjoy a traditional lunch at Taquile Island.
  • Take a short hike and admire the island’s beautiful scenery.
  • Return to the boat and travel back to Puno.
  • Arrival in Puno between 3:30 to 4:00 pm.
  • Free time to explore Puno city.
  • Comfortable night bus journey to Arequipa
  • Early morning arrival in Arequipa city.
  • Transfer to your respective hotel in Arequipa.
  • Day to rest or wonder in Arequipa city on your own (Arequipa main plaza, Santa Catalina Monastery and San Camilo Popular Market are suggested to visit).
  • Overnight in Arequipa.
  • Hotel pick-up in Arequipa city at 3:00 am.
  • Drive to Chivay for Approximately 3 hours by road.
  • Arrival in Chivay and time to have a delicious traditional breakfast.
  • Drive to visit the Cruz del Condor viewpoint to admire the Colca Canyon and the flight of the Condors.
  • Visit and enjoy colonial churches in different towns.
  • Admire the impressive pre-hispanic agricultural terraces in Antahuilque.
  • Optional to visit to the volcanic hot springs, zipline, or kayaking.
  • Drive back to Chivay, followed by the traditional lunch.
  • Drive back to Arequipa with a stop at the highest point of the journey “Patapampa”, the Andes and volcanoes Viewpoint.
  • Admire the wetlands of the National Reserve to observe the local flora and fauna (Vicuña Reserve).
  • Arrival in Arequipa at approximately 17:00
  • Free time to have dinner.
  • Transfer to the bus station or airport in Arequipa.
  • Farewel from Peru.
  • Pick up from the Airport and transfer to the Hotel.
  • City Tour.
  • Tour Sacred Valley of the Incas.
  • Train Tickets Ollantaytambo - Machupicchu Pueblo - Ollantaytambo.
  • Consettur Bus Tickets (Machupicchu Pueblo - Machupicchu Inca Site - Machupicchu Pueblo).
  • Personalized assistance service.
  • Professional Tour Guide for all tours included in the program.
  • Rainbow Mountain Tour.
  • Breakfast and buffet Lunch onRainbow Mountain Tour.
  • Bus ticket to Puno.
  • Titicaca Lake Tour.
  • Bus Ticket to Arequipa.
  • Colca Canyon Tour.
  • Transfer to the Bus Station or Airport in Arequipa.
  • Personal day backpack.
  • Personal ID or Passport.
  • Rain jacket or poncho.
  • Sunglasses, sunscreen, sun hat or cap.
  • Warm and light clothes.
  • Hiking shoes and sticks.
  • Cash in Soles.
  • Water and snacks.
  • Camera and fully charged phones.

Climb to Huaynapicchu Mountain:

It is a peak located behind the Archaeological Site of Machu Picchu “when we see taken from the classic photo place”, the climb to Huaynapicchu Mountain takes between 45 minutes to 1 hour. The trail consists starting with some flat and downhill sections followed by a long uphill stair until the top, the views are completely different to the regular ones. It is important to book in advance since there are limited spots each day, the price for this circuit is also more expensive than others. CLICK HERE to have more information about the HUAYNAPICCHU MOUNTAIN.

Climb to Machu Picchu Mountain:

Another additional circuit to do is the Machu Picchu Mountain, the hike up to the top takes between 1 hour and a half to 2 hours through the ancestral trail, the views from each of the resting points are stunning and perfect for the panoramic photos, there is also a limited availability and also with an extra cost. Find the appropriate information about the MACHU PICCHU MOUNTAIN through THIS LINK.

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