8-Day Semi-Private Tour: Cusco, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu and Lake Titcaca

Itinerary

Day 1: Welcome to the Sacred Valley of the Incas

Stop At: Sacred Valley of the Incas, 0051 Peru
Welcome to Perú. Once you arrive to Lima you will depart on your domestic flight to Cusco, the Capital of the Incas. Upon arrival in Cusco you will be met and get a warm welcome by the Cusco Unique Experience team. From Cusco you will be transferred to the Sacred Valley where you will have the rest of the day at your leisure.
Duration: 1 hour

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight stay in Hotel in the Sacred Valley

Day 2: The Sacred Valley & Train to Machu Picchu (B - L)

Stop At: Pisac Peru
The Sacred Valley of the Incas was important for the Incan Empire as it worked as an agricultural, spiritual and political center. This tour will take you through amazing scenic Andean landscapes to the interesting archaeological site of the town Pisac which were a former military base of the Incas and is where ancient Inca priests once existed.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Archaeological Park Ollantaytambo, Ollantaytambo 08676 Peru
Next stop will be at the town of Yanahuara where we will enjoy a delicious lunch based on typical dishes from the exquisite Peruvian cuisine. Ollantaytambo is the most well-preserved town in Peru today considering the Incan architecture and is also the holder of a great archaeological site, where big monuments are located on the steep mountain hills and the faces of the surrounding mountains. After experiencing Ollantaytambo, the train ride to Aguas Calientes awaits and will take you through beautiful Andean landscape along the great Vilcanota River. In Aguas Calientes, neat touristic restaurants, souvenir markets and natural hot springs will be available. There you will get settled comfortably in your hotel and get a good night sleep before the next day´s big adventure to the Lost City of the Incas.
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight stay in Hotel in Aguas Calientes

Day 3: Machu Picchu & Train to Ollantaytambo (B)

Stop At: Santuario Historico de Machu Picchu, Machu Picchu Peru
Very early in the morning you and the tour guide will take the bus up to Machu Picchu. Once the gates to Machu Picchu open, your guide will take you through an amazing roundtrip in this amazing city, you will pass by all its temples, offering areas, Inca monuments and you will learn about the history and the culture of the Incas. If you are an adventurous person and want to see more of the site, you can also take a hike to the magnificent mountain Huayna Picchu, located next to Machu Picchu. From there you can walk to the top of the mountain between Inca temples and houses and see Machu Picchu from many different angels. You can also hike down behind Huayna Picchu Mountain to its cave, where the Incas once kept mummies and sacred treasures. This hike is not included in the tour package and it is much recommended to book this hike several months in advance, due to its high popularity and restricted availability. In the late afternoon your train will take you back to Ollantaytambo where you will walk to your hotel which is located very close to the train station.
Duration: 3 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight stay in Hotel in the Sacred Valley

Day 4: Maras Moray & Chinchero (B - L)

Stop At: Salinas de Maras, Carreta a Maras Urubamba, Maras 00051 Peru
Today you will visit some spectacular sites in the Sacred Valley of Cusco constructed by the Incas and the nature of Peru. This private tour will take you to the Salineras salt mine which includes over 3000 salt pools, close to the town of Maras.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Moray, Maras 08655 Peru
This tour will also show you the spectacular agricultural labs of the Incas, which have shapes of aqueducts from the old Roman times. The tour guide will explain with more information the myths and ancient histories about these two wonders.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Complejo Arqueologico Chinchero, Chinchero Peru
Arriving in the town of Chinchero, we will stop and have a delicious lunch in a touristic restaurant in where some of the famous Peruvian food will be served. Chinchero is famous for its amazing textile market and you can have the opportunity to buy a beautiful textile souvenir home. Its archaeological site is located beautifully together with the main church of the town and your tour guide will teach all about its history and myths. Before going back to your hotel in Cusco, you will get a demonstration of how the textiles in this area is hand made, colored and how the textile clothes is produced.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight stay in Hotel in Cusco

Day 5: Cusco City & Color your Journey (B)

Stop At: Qorikancha, Santo Domingo s/n, Cusco 08000, Peru
Cusco City is not only the ancient capital of the Incas, but also the most popular tourist destination in South America. The city tour will take you to Qorikancha; the temple of the sun, which was the most important religious center of the Incas, where ancient temples are located and the history of the Spanish conquest and the Inca society will be found.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Cusco Cathedral, Portal Belen Plaza de Armas, Cusco 08002 Peru
Later we will take you to the very interesting Cathedral located on Plaza de Armas in Cusco which is a very important place for the locals of Cusco, there you will find some very important paintings, art and histories.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Sacsayhuaman, Cusco 08000 Peru
The tour also goes to the amazing Inca fortress Sacsayhauman, where the Incas ones had a big war against the Spanish conquistadors.
Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: Q'enqo, Cusco Peru
There next we will visit Qenqo, a religious Inca site.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Tambomachay, Cusco Peru
On the way we will also stop by Tambomachay, an intelligent irrigation center.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Puka Pukara, Cusco Peru
At last we will enter the site of Puka Pukara, a military base of the Incas. After the visit you will be transferred back to your hotel.

At the end of the day, be surprised with your choice of a detailed coffee or chocolate workshop, go relaxing in an Incan inspired spa session or take a Peruvian cooking class and learn all about the famous Peruvian Cuisine.
Duration: 30 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight stay in Hotel in Cusco

Day 6: Cusco to Lake Titicaca (B - L)

Stop At: San Pedro Apostol de Andahuaylillas, Calle Tacna No 302, Andahuaylillas 08210 Peru
In time for your bus ride to Lake Titicaca you will be picked up at your hotel in Cusco and transferred to the bus station. During the 10-hours bus ride you will be visiting different touristic sites such as the Sistine Chapel of the Americas of Andahuaylillas.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Parque Arqueologico De Raqchi, San Pedro Peru
Thereafter we will visit the Inca temple of Raqchi and enjoy the view point of la Raya
Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Museo Litico Pukara, Plza de Armas, Pucara Peru
Next we will visit the Museum of the Inca Aymara and you will enjoy a delicious lunch in the town of Sicuani.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Kalasasaya, La Paz Department, Tiwanaku, Bolivia
Before arriving to Puno we will also stop and take photos of the temple of Kalassaya from a viewpoint. During the trip your guide will explain you all about the different sites and its histories You will arrive in Puno around 5:30pm from where your driver will transfer you to your hotel at the banks of Lake Titicaca.
Duration: 10 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight in Hotel at Lake Titicaca

Day 7: Uros & Taquile Floating Islands (B - L)

Stop At: Uros Floating Islands, jr lima 108 Lake Titicaca, Puno Peru
In the morning you will be transferred from your hotel in Puno to the port where we will board the boat. On the way we visit two floating islands, inhabited by the legendary Uros, fishermen who have made the use of Totora reeds a way of life. Sailing on Totora boats is available and optional.
Duration: 1 hour 20 minutes

Stop At: Taquile Island, Lake Titicaca, Puno 21510 Peru
Thereafter we will depart to Taquile Island, slowly we ascend to the town, a gentle hike that takes about 50-minutes. There we observe a native community that conserves ancestral forms. Its people are skilled weavers and you can interact with them and share your cultures. Before returning back to Puno you will have lunch at a local restaurant. You can also go down the west side of the island on a staircase of 500 steps where you will see spectacular views. At the port of Puno you will be transferred to your hotel at the banks of Lake Titicaca.
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight in Hotel at Lake Titicaca

Day 8: Farewell Peru (B)

Stop At: Lake Titicaca, Puno 21000 Peru
In time for your domestic flight to Lima you will be picked up from your hotel at Lake Titicaca and transferred to Juliaca Airport.

We hope that you had a unique experience with us!
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.