Tours to Peru 10 Days: Lima, Nazca, Machu Picchu y Puno

At 03:00 a.m. We will pick you up from the hotel to begin the bus trip to Pisco with the Cruz del Sur company.
Reception at the bus station, where we will fly over the Nazca Lines, impressive drawings in the desert that represent figures of various animals and plants such as the spider, the monkey, the dog, the lizard, the hummingbird, the condor among others. , in large dimensions that reach from 15 to 300 meters each and with a depth of approximately 30 centimeters.

After the flight you will be transferred to the bus station for your return to Lima.Arrival at approximately 9:30 p.m. to the hotel in Lima.

Overnight at the hotel in Lima.

Includes:

• Bus ticket Lima – Nazca – Lima via Cruz del Sur (cruise service).
• Transfer from the hotel or bus station to the Pisco airfield.
• Overflight ticket to the Nazca Lines for 30 minutes.
• Informational video broadcast about the Nazca Lines.
• Permanent assistance.

Not Include:

• Other services not specified
• Does not include overflight fee USD 12.00 direct payment at the destination

Early in the morning you will be transferred to the airport for your Lima – Cusco flight. Upon arrival in Cusco, our transfer and transportation will be waiting for you to take you to your hotel. We will welcome you to Cusco, ensuring you have a safe and comfortable reception at your hotel. At 1:30 pm. We will pick you up from your hotel to start the first tour, which is in the city of Cusco. The tour we will start with will be the 4-Hour CITY TOUR.

Guided visit to the convent of Santo Domingo, temple of the Sun or koricancha. Later we will move to the rest of the archaeological sites located on the outskirts of the city of Cusco. These sites are Sacsayhuaman, one of the largest archaeological centers in the city of Cusco, you will be able to appreciate the most impressive Inca construction in this area of Cusco, then we will visit the archaeological center of Q’enqo.

Quenqo, which means labyrinth, is located one kilometer from Sacsayhuaman, establishes a construction based on limestone rock that shows stone sculpture in 500 m2 accompanied by structures that according to historians were used for astronomical study, religious and embalming and/or mummification.

Then we will visit the archaeological center of Pucapucara. This name comes from two Quechua words that mean Puca (red) Pucara (fortress) “red fortress”, a strategic place for control and surveillance of access and exit to the Imperial city of Cusco. TIt was also used as a territorial border to divide regions and establish displacement regimes.Finally we will visit Tambomachay resting place, located 9 km away. from the city of Cusco. Better known as the Inca Baths for the water sources or also known as the waters of eternal youth for the flow of its waters that is constant and offers us part of the Inca trail that goes from Cusco to Machu Picchu.

Once this archaeological center is completed, we will return to Cusco.

Overnight at the hotel in Cusco.

Includes:

• Private airport-hotel transfer.
• Pre-tour assistance.
• One night hotel in Cusco.
• Entrances to Qoricancha, Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Puka – Pukara, and Tambomachay.
• Tourist bus transfers.
• Group guided tour. Professional English – Spanish-speaking guide.
• Hotel night in Cusco.

Not Include:

• Meals
• Other unspecified services.

Recommendations:

After the tour you can take a walk through the Plaza de Armas and its surroundings. You will be able to appreciate the work of Cusco artisans in the craft stores. You can also taste the famous Peruvian cuisine in the traditional restaurants of Cusco. And if you like the night around the square you will find many clubs and bars full of tourists and locals waiting to have fun.

On this day, you will embark on a comprehensive tour of the impressive Sacred Valley of the Incas. After breakfast at your hotel, our team will be ready to pick you up at approximately 07:30 a.m., starting a fascinating journey through the mountains.

The first stop takes us to the Archaeological Center of Pisac, located 1 hour from Cusco. In this complex, the Incas demonstrated advanced knowledge in the construction of structures. The ruins of Pisac exhibit a system of terraces, domestic and ceremonial structures, and aqueducts that supplied water for agriculture. Subsequently, we will explore the handicraft market of Pisac, full of color and offering a variety of unique handicrafts. At noon, we will have lunch in the town of Urubamba, enjoying a buffet lunch with local and national cuisine.

The next stop will take us to the fortress of Ollantaytambo, a military, agricultural, and religious center that administered and controlled the Sacred Valley. This archaeological site has superimposed terraces, highlighting impressive finely carved stone blocks. Ollantaytambo is recognized as the “Best Tourist Town in the World.”

After the tour in Ollantaytambo, we will head to the station to board the train to Aguas Calientes. This journey takes 01 hour and 50 minutes, immersing us in a ride through lush nature, accompanied by the waters of the Vilcanota River. Once in Aguas Calientes, we will assist you in transferring to your hotel and provide the rest of the day for you to enjoy exploring the town, shopping at craft stores, or dining at local restaurants.

Overnight at the hotel in Aguas calientes (Machu Picchu).

Includes:

• Entrances to the archaeological sites of Pisac, Ollantaytambo.
• Tourist transportation.
• Professional English – Spanish-speaking guide.
• Buffet lunch in Urubamba.
• Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes train tickets
• One night hotel in Aguas Calientes.

Not included: 

• Other unspecified services.

Recommendations:

• It is advisable to wear sneakers or suitable footwear, as there will be steep stairs.
• Take a small backpack along with your camera, hat, sunscreen, mosquito repellent, and a water bottle.
• In Pisac, do not forget to take home a souvenir of the craftsmanship.

In the morning we will get up very early to take the bus to the citadel of Machu Picchu. Here, we will have a guided tour of 1 hour and 30 minutes, where our guide will give us data on the construction of the city of Machu Picchu and what each space was used for.

After this important part of Peruvian Andean history, we will have time to take the last photos, or, climb one of the mountains (Machu Picchu mountain or Huayna Picchu) if it is included in your entrance ticket. We will also have time to explore the entire archaeological center and enjoy the photos.

At the end, we will show up at the bus station that will return us to the town of Aguas Calientes. There we can board the train. Approximate travel time one hour and thirty minutes to Ollantaytambo station.

Upon arrival at the Ollantaytambo train station, a representative of our company will be waiting to take you to your hotel in Cusco (1 hour and 30 minute trip by tourist bus).

Overnight at the hotel in Cusco.

IMPORTANT: 

• Train schedules to Machu Picchu may be subject to variations depending on the availability of departures.
• Admission to Machu Picchu often sells out quickly, book your trip in advance.

Includes:

• Bus ticket Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu, round trip.
• Entrance ticket to Machu Picchu.
• Guided in group. Professional English – Spanish guide.
• Train tickets Aguas Calientes – Ollantaytambo – return.
• Transfers from the Ollantaytambo train station – Cusco return.
• Hotel night in Cusco.

Not Included:

• Otros servicios no mencionados.

Recommendations:

• Arrive half an hour early at the train station.
• In Machu Picchu you will climb many steps, wear appropriate shoes.
• We suggest carrying a small backpack with your camera, wearing a hat, sunscreen, mosquito repellent and a bottle of water.
• Once the guided tour in Machu Picchu is over, enjoy the magical moment appreciating the wonder. Open your arms and recharge your energy.
• Visit the thermal baths in Aguas Calientes.

In the morning our transfer will visit you at your hotel between 08:00 hrs and 8:30 hrs approx. We will have a trip of one hour and twenty minutes until we reach the archaeological center of Moray, which is located 38 km from the city of Cusco.
Moray is considered an Inca agricultural laboratory and is made up of 4 Muyus or circles, which are circular platforms in a concentric shape, the deepest being 80 meters deep with the lowest platform being 36 meters. diameter.

It is also found within the ranges of temperature variations ranging from 0.5 to 1.5 ° C per heat, which can reproduce up to 20 different types of microclimates.

Next we will visit the Salineras de Maras, as their name indicates, they are salt mines made up of around 5000 small pits, each pit producing approximately between 50 to 80 kilos of Salt per season.
These are irrigated by a spring of underground salt water, this process is completely natural and lasts almost two months for a growing season.

Maras Salt is highly sought after in all its varieties, but pink salt is the best quality. After visiting this incredible tourist attraction we will return to Cusco, where our tour ends approx. at 2:30 p.m. near the main square of Cusco.

NOTE: You can take this same tour by bicycle or ATV for an additional cost. Check with your travel advisor if you want to make the switch and add adventure to your experience.

Overnight at the hotel in Cusco.

Includes:

• Entrance to Maras, Moray, and Salineras.
• Professional bilingual guide in English and Spanish.
• Round-trip transfers.
• Hotel night in Cusco.

Not Include:

• Tips.
• Other services not mentioned in the program.

The tour starts very early in the morning; We will pick you up at the hotel and you will begin your trip by car to the Cusipata – Paucarpata district, where you will have breakfast. They will then continue for a further 1 hour drive to the checkpoint to begin their challenging hike. The adventure lasts approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes, during the walk you will see the beautiful landscapes of the Andes, the snow-capped peaks and the representative fauna that is characterized by the presence of llamas and alpacas. When you arrive at the Vinincunca or Rainbow Mountain viewpoint (5080 meters above sea level), our guide will give you an explanation about the geography, ecosystem and colors of the mountain. You will return to the checkpoint, where we will be waiting for you to take you to Cusipata and enjoy lunch. Then we will take you back to your hotel in Cusco.

Overnight at the hotel in Cusco.

Includes:

• Assistance throughout the tour.
• Transfers from Cusco to the starting point of the trip round trip.
• Group guide service. Professional guide in English and Spanish.
• Breakfast in Cusipata.
• Lunch in Cusipata.
• Entrance to the community.
• Night at a hotel in Cusco.

Not Include:

• Other services not mentioned.

The trip from Cusco to Puno begins early, encompassing several fascinating stops. Starts at 7:30 a.m. from Cusco. You will begin your spectacular journey through the Andes to Lake Titicaca. The first stop on this scenic route will be the Andahuaylillas church known as the Andean Sistine Chapel, where you will see intriguing wall paintings and altars from the 16th, 17th and 18th centuries completely decorated in gold.

The atmosphere is really fabulous, as is the quiet town that surrounds it. The next archaeological highlight on your trip will be Racchi, a small mountain town, where you will see the Inca temple of Wiracocha and learn about its fascinating construction with adobe walls measuring up to 11 meters high. Afterwards we will take a short break for lunch and then travel through the highest point of the trip, La Raya (4300 m, 14100 feet), which is the midpoint between Cusco and Puno. Before reaching our destination we will pass through the Pukara museum.

Arrival in Puno is scheduled for 5:00 p.m. Once there, we will transfer you from the bus station to your hotel to spend the night in Puno.

Overnight at the hotel in Puno.

Includes:

• Transfers by tourist bus.
• Entrance tickets.
• Professional guide.
• Bus ticket.
• One night hotel in Puno.

Not Included:

• Other unmentioned services.

Today you will visit the highest navigable lake in the world, your transportation will pick you up from your hotel at 6:45 a.m. to take you to the port to take this excursion where we will visit the floating islands of the Uros and the island of Taquile in Lake Titicaca. To visit the Floating Islands of the Uros we will travel for 45 minutes.

The Uros are descendants of one of the oldest cultures in South America. You will appreciate the customs of this island and its crafts. After visiting Uros Island we will go to Taquile Island, where you will enjoy a traditional lunch.

Enjoy the stunning beach and also have the opportunity to walk the pre-Ican trail with spectacular landscapes of the island. Additionally, you will be taken to a family of weavers to learn about their textile art and artistic symbolism that has been declared by UNESCO as a world heritage site. After visiting Taquile Island we will return to Puno (Hotel).

Overnight at the hotel in Puno.

Includes:

• Transfers by speedboat.
• Guided tour to the islands and entrance fees.
• One night hotel in Puno.

Not Included:

• Other unmentioned services.

In the morning your guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel to transfer you to the Juliaca airport located one hour from the city of Puno. Along the way, we will take a small switchback path to the impressive archaeological site of Sillustani.

This site is a pre-Inca sacred cemetery containing above-ground tombs built in the form of tall towers made of giant stones.
Along the way you will also have the opportunity to visit some local houses where they grow crops, raise alpacas and llamas and which is their only economic activity. At the Juliaca airport you will take a domestic flight that takes approximately 2 and a half hours to Lima.

Includes:

• Transfer from Hotel to Airport in private transport.

Not Included:

• Other unmentioned services.
• Flights.