LIMA, CUSCO, MACHU PICCHU, SACRED VALLEY, PUNO & LAKE TITICACA

Daily departures from USA

Nine Days

ITINERARY

DAY 1: ARRIVAL LIMA
Transfers and hotel accommodations in Lima.

DAY 2: LIMA
Combined city tour of colonial and modern Lima; including Lima’s most imposing colonial churches and mansions. Optional dinner at one of the top Lima restaurants including transfers. Overnight in Lima. (B)

DAY 3: LIMA/CUSCO
Transfer to airport for flight to Cusco and upon arrival to hotel. Afternoon a comprehensive combined city tour and nearby ruins. Overnight in Cusco (B)

DAY 4: CUSCO/SACRED VALLEY
Full day tour to Sacred Valley. Explore colorful and native local markets (depending on day of the week); the fertile valleys of Urubamba and Ollantantaytambo and its fortresses. Overnight in Cusco. (B/L)

DAY 5: CUSCO/MACHU PICCHU
Full day tour to Machu Picchu via Vistadome train service or similar. Lunch at the Sanctuary Lodge. Overnight in Machu Picchu area. (B,L,D)

DAY 6: MACHU PICCHU/CUSCO
Enjoy this second morning in Machu Picchu to continue discovering these breathtaking ruins. Afternoon transfers to train station and return to Cusco. Overnight in Cusco. (B)

DAY 7: CUSCO/PUNO
Morning transfer to either the airport, train station or bus station to travel to Puno. Overnight in Puno (B/L)

DAY 8: PUNO
Full day tour to Urus Floating Islands and Sillustani Burial Towers dating the pre-Inca period.
Overnight in Puno (B,L)

DAY 9: PUNO / TAQUILE ISLAND
Discover this remarkable community and its inhabitants‘ handicrafts derived from techniques developed over centuries. Overnight in Puno.(B/L)

DAY 10: – DEPART PUNO / JULIACA
Transfer from hotel to airport in Juliaca for flight out to Lima or your next destination (B)

NOTE: For clients interested in traveling by rail between Cusco and Puno; the train service operates on Monday, Wednesday & Saturday. Air and bus service daily.