AUTHENTIC TRADITIONS AT THE SACRED LAKE 10 Days / 9 Nights Itinerary

FULL ITINERARY

• Welcome to Peru! Once you arrive at the  Lima International airport, look for your Authentic Peru Travel representative, who will be waiting for you. We will transfer you directly to your hotel located in the  Miraflores touristic district. Then, we will help you to check-in and to settle down at your hotel.
• You might have some free time to wander around the city on your own, exploring the surrounding areas at your own pace! We highly recommend that you  walk around the “Miraflores Boardwalk” to get the most beautiful views of the Pacific Ocean, or just to stretch out your legs! In the evening, we recommend that you  enjoy a delicious dinner at one of the world-renowned restaurants in Lima “The Capital of the Peruvian Gastronomy”. Finally, spend a peaceful  night’s rest at your hotel, because the next day will be a big day!.

Overnight in Lima.
Meals included: none.

• This morning enjoy a delicious breakfast at your hotel.
• Your private tour guide will pick you up from the lobby of your hotel to transfer you to the heart of the “City of the Kings”, where you will enjoy exploring the Plaza San Martin and Jiron de la Union, a fascinating boulevard that leads to Plaza de Armas, the main square. Following this, we will visit the Monastery of San Francisco, where you can see the enigmatic catacombs!, a World Heritage listed site. This monastery is renowned for its Spanish baroque architecture. The first cemetery of Lima, the catacombs, is hidden underneath the monastery’s floors.
• Visiting the Larco Museum in Lima is a fantastic way to delve into Peru’s pre-Columbian history. The museum is renowned for its extensive collection of ancient artifacts, particularly those from the Moche and Inca civilizations.
• Then, we will go to a gorgeous seaside restaurant where we will taste the best of Peruvian cuisine. After finishing lunch, our driver will take you to your hotel where you will have the rest of the day to spend at your leisure.
• Spend a beautiful afternoon at your own pace enjoying  your hotel or exploring the Miraflores Touristic district. This evening for dining we recommend that you consider the restaurants Central or Maido. Both of them are considered to be the best  in the country and currently holding positions # 1 and #6 respectively in the world’s 50 Best Restaurants 2023. Please remember that it is necessary to secure reservations in advance!.

Overnight in Lima.
Meals included: Breakfast and Lunch.

• At a previously arranged time, our staff will pick you up and escort you to Lima International Airport where you will take an hour and ten minute flight to Cusco. Upon your arrival to Cusco, known as “The Archaeological Capital of America”, you will be greeted and welcomed by a Authentic Peru Travel representative.
• Then, we will start our tour through the Sacred Valley of the Incas. First, we will visit the exceptional project of Awanakancha where locals use their ancestor’s techniques to transform the fur of the South American camelids into clothes through traditional weaving. We will witness people weave beautiful textiles such as multi-colored belts and exquisitely embroidered blankets and see the complete procedure of this art.
• Then, we will continue through the valley until we reach the town of Pisaq which boasts a great Incan archaeological site with magnificent terraced fields on the mountains. Once back in town, we will visit the traditional market, famous for its beautiful handicrafts made by local people.
• Finally, you will be escorted to your hotel for the night which is surrounded by the spectacular scenery of the Sacred Valley.

Overnight in Sacred Valley.
Meals included: Breakfast and Lunch.

• We will have a delicious breakfast at the hotel.
• Then, our tour guide and private transportation will pick us up to start our private tour to Ollantaytambo. This was the Last Incan refuge during Spanish colonization and is a place which will make you feel like you have stepped back in time due to the style of the buildings.
• After, we will have a delicious lunch in Urubamba.
• Then, we will visit the salt mines located northwest of the town of Maras. Here, we will  find around 4000 small wells that are still used by local people today to provide themselves with salt. Next, we will go to the incredible circular terraces of Moray which were used as a kind of Incan laboratory to acclimatize crops.
• Finally, you will be escorted to your hotel which is surrounded by the spectacular scenery of the Sacred Valley.

Overnight in Sacred Valley.
Meals included: Breakfast and lunch.

• In the morning, you will board a panoramic train from Ollantaytambo Train Station. This spectacular train ride will be a one-and-one-half hour, scenic journey to Aguas Calientes.
• Once you arrive to Aguas Calientes, we will take a bus to Machu Picchu. The bus journey only takes 25 minutes and follows a winding road up a slope with beautiful views.
• Once we are at Machu Picchu, we will take a private guided tour around the city for around two hours. On this tour, we will explore the mysteries and magic of the sacred citadel of Machu Picchu.
• To conclude the tour, we will have an exquisite lunch in the famous Tinkuy Restaurant at Sanctuary Lodge. After lunch, you will take a train back to Ollantaytambo or Poroy where our staff will be waiting to escort you to your hotel in the city of Cusco. 

Overnight in Aguas Calientes.
Meals included: Breakfast and lunch.

• Without a doubt, Machu Picchu is one of the most extraordinary places in the world. For many, a visit here represents the realization of a lifelong dream. Machu Picchu provides a variety of enjoyable hikes ranging from 1 to 3 hours. It is possible to undertake these hikes, such as the Wayna Picchu Mountain or the Sun Gate trek, independently.
• We will enjoy lunch at a charming restaurant located on the plaza.
• Afterward, you will return by train to Ollantaytambo and then take a bus to your hotel in Cusco.

Overnight in Cusco.
Meals included: Breakfast and lunch.

• Leaving early by private transportation, we will visit Sacsaywaman, a vast fortress built on three platforms overlooking the city of Cusco. From here we continue to Qenqo, a site of worship with a high rock carved into the shape of a puma. This feature dominates a series of canals and passageways also painted with animals. The road then continues uphill to Pukapukara and Tambomachay, the latter an interesting site containing Incan baths. We will then return to Cusco and visit the main attractions around the Plaza de Armas such as the Cathedral of Cusco and the Sun Temple of Qorikancha inside the Temple of Santo Domingo.
• After this, we will take you back through the city to your hotel.

Overnight in Cusco
Meals included: Breakfast.

• It is time to take a fantastic journey through the mountains. Your guide will pick you up in order to escort you to Puno by your private transportation. We will stop at certain points to admire the natural and historic attractions along this route. First, we will visit the town of Andahuaylillas and its beautiful chapel and then Raqchi, “The Temple of Wiracocha”, an Incan deity. Afterwards, we will enjoy our lunch and then we will be able to witness the amazing landscapes of La Raya, the highest point between the borders of Cusco and Puno. Before we arrive to our final destination, we will visit the Pucara Museum where you will have the chance to get a traditional ceramic bull.
• Once we arrive in Puno, our private transportation will drop you to your previously selected hotel.

Overnight in Puno
Meals included: Breakfast and lunch.

• Early in the morning, your guide will be waiting for you at your hotel to take you to Lake Titicaca’s port.
• For the morning, we will navigate through LakeTiticaca on a fast boat and visit the unique, man-made Uros Floating Islands. These islands are completely made out of totora reeds, a water plant that grows in Lake Titicaca. You will be amazed at how locals use totora reeds to build their houses, canoes, beds and many other objects necessary for their daily lives. As part of our visit to Uros, we will take a trip on a totora reed canoe, in which we will experience a smooth and pleasant trip around the islands. From here, we will continue to Taquile Island via private motor boat. This journey will take about 2 hours, so it will give you a chance to relax and enjoy the stunning scenery of Lake Titicaca.
• Once we arrive, our staff will be waiting for us on Taquile Beach. Here, we will enjoy a locally prepared lunch of delicious and very fresh trout from Lake Titicaca.
• Afterwards, you will have an opportunity to take a short hike around the island before leaving to go back to Puno on a fast boat across the lake.

Overnight in Puno
Meals included: Breakfast and lunch.

• Depending on what time your flight departs from Puno, our staff will pick you up and escort you to Juliaca Airport in private transportation. Once we arrive to the airport, our program will conclude.

Meals included: Breakfast

This program will allow you to visit: Lima, Cusco, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, Puno, Lake Titicaca. Additionally, you can add more exciting day tours in Cusco or another destination in Peru. This is just a suggested itinerary and can be customized based on your preferences, interests, and time constraints. Please see our package list for more options

The price is fully customizable and can be tailored and flexible in accordance  with your personal preferences and style. The price is basically determinated by final accommodation, travel dates and other custom preferences during the tour.

Included:

• 09 nights lodging at the hotels mentioned in the program, On Double Occupancy.
• All Excursions And Tours In Private Service.
• All transfers and transportation with private van.
• A Professional Driver.
• All entrance tickets to all the attractions mentioned in the program.
• Round trip VISTADOME train ticket to Machu Picchu.
• Round trip bus ticket to Machu Picchu.
• Entrance tickets to Machu Picchu.
• Private tour in Lake Titicaca. Meals as indicated (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner).
• A Professional English Speaking Tour Guide.

RECOMMENDED HOTELS

The list below shows our recommended hotels that our travel experts have selected for each destination to make your vacation the best experience featuring superior service, good location, and all facilities necessary for a comfortable stay. We can book any Peru hotel for you, even if it is not on our list. Please just contact to us for more information.

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