Peru in 7 Days

Duration

7 Days

Departure Point

Lima

Difficulty

Low

Guidance language

EnglishSpanish
Overview

Tour the remains of the Inca Empire on this journey to the ancient citadel of Machu Picchu, the floating islands of Lake Titicaca, and the Inca capital of Cusco.
Route

Day 1: Arrival in Lima, Transfer to Hotel
Day 2: Arrival in Cusco, Exploring the City
Day 3: Exploring the Sacred Valley
Day 4: Machu Picchu Excursion: Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu - Cusco
Day 5: Cusco - Puno: The Route of the Sun
Day 6: Puno: Uros & Taquile Floating Islands
Day 7: Departing Juliaca

Full Itinerary
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Lima

Start your trip with a night in Lima before the next day’s transfer to Cusco.

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Cusco: Exploring the City

Tour the Spanish-designed cathedral and the Coricancha, also known as "The Temple of the Sun."

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Sacred Valley

Embark on a full tour of the Sacred Valley, featuring stops at archaeological sites, the ruins and marketplace at Pisac, and the salt mines in Maras before overnighting in peaceful Ollantaytambo.

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Machu Picchu Excursion

Wake up early the next day for the ride to Aguas Calientes and onward to Machu Picchu, where you’ll go on a guided tour of the ancient Inca city.

Return to Cusco for the night.

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Cusco - Puno: The Route of the Sun

You’ll spend most of day five on a scenic bus ride from Cusco to Puno—the trip lasts about ten hours and includes stops along the way for meals and sightseeing, including a break at Andahuaylillas, the "Sistine Chapel of America".

The dramatic Andean landscape out the window is one of the journey’s main attractions.

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Puno: Uros & Taquile Floating Islands

Stretch your legs in Puno and get some rest before the next day’s excursion to Lake Titicaca.

On a motorboat, you’ll zoom over to Uros Island and Taquile Island, where you’ll have the chance to interact with Uros natives and take a spin on an indigenous boat.

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Departing Juliaca

It’s the perfect end to a week in Peru: you’ll head out of the country the next morning.

Tour inclusions:
  • Private transfer from the airport
  • Turistic Bus ride from Cusco to Puno
  • Private tours in Cusco
  • Train to Machupicchu Inca Rail (Voyager)
  • Shared tour to Lake titica
  • Local flights (Lima/Cusco & Lake Titicaca/Lima)
Not Included:
  • Adventure activities (canopy, kayak, etc)
  • Other meals
  • Insurance
  • Personal Expenses
  • Extras