6-day Machu Picchu and Lake Titicaca Tour Package
6-day Machu Picchu and Lake Titicaca Tour Package
6-day Machu Picchu and Lake Titicaca Tour Package
6 Days Starting in Cusco, Peru and ending in Puno, Peru
Visiting: Cusco, Aguas Calientes, Machu Picchu, Puno
Tour operator:
Tour code:
786
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
1 - 10
Age range:
0-80
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians, Meat
Tour operated in:
English , FrenchInterests:
Activities:
Tour Overview
Embark on a captivating 6-day journey through Peru with our Machu Picchu and Lake Titicaca Tour Package. This cultural adventure begins in the historic city of Cusco, where you'll acclimate to the altitude before exploring the Sacred Valley's vibrant markets and ancient Inca sites. Travel by train to Aguas Calientes and ascend to the awe-inspiring Machu Picchu, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Continue your journey along the scenic Route of the Sun to Puno, visiting the Sistine Chapel of the Andes and the archaeological site of Raqchi. Discover the floating islands of Uros and the rich cultural heritage of Taquile Island on Lake Titicaca. Conclude your adventure with a visit to the ancient funerary towers of Sillustani. Enjoy guided tours, comfortable accommodations, and authentic Peruvian cuisine throughout this unforgettable experience.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrival In Cusco
Location: Cusco
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: hotel located in the historic center of Cusco
Arrival in Cusco and transfer with only driver to the hotel located in the historic center of Cusco. Rest of the day at leisure to have a good adaptation to the high altitude. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 2 : Sacred Valley / Aguas Calientes
Location: Aguas Calientes
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
We will pick you up from the hotel located in the city of Cusco in order to start the tour to The Sacred Valley of the Incas. We will arrive at the small town of Pisac after a road trip of 20.5 miles. This fantastic place has an amazing craft market and Inca sites with stone buildings and incredible views to the valley, and the wonderful Inca platforms.After exploring the market of Pisac, we will continue the tour until reach the town of Urubamba to enjoy a traditional Peruvian food in a local restaurant, situated on the banks of the Urubamba River. This buffet lunch offers regional flavors, and you can taste alpaca and trout.Later, we will reach the town of Ollantaytambo located at 2,792 meters above sea level. The Inca ruins of Ollantaytambo was the headquarter of Inca’s army, as well as a religious and agricultural place. It has stunning views, and more than a hundred Inca platforms with an advanced irrigation canal for that period.You will climb many steps until get the top of the Fortress and you will visit main sites such as the ceremonial center of the Temple Hill. Here, we are going to explore different places including the wall of the six monoliths also known as the Temple of the Sun.At agreed time, you will board the train to Aguas Calientes from the train station of Ollantaytambo to visit one of the Seven Wonders of the World. After a journey of one hour and a half travelling on the train, we will arrive at the train station of Aguas Calientes, where our staff will be waiting for you to take you to the hotel. Later, you will have a short briefing about the tour to Machu Picchu in your hotel for the next day.
Day 3 : Machu Picchu / Cusco
Location: Machu Picchu
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
You will board the bus to go up for 30 minutes taking the winding road to Machu Picchu, amid a spectacular view of the Urubamba River and its canyon. Machu Picchu, which means “Old Mountain”, will astonish us with its terraces, ceremonial shrines, steps and urban areas. Energy is all around us.After a tour guide of 2 hours and a half, you will have time enough to explore Machu Picchu on your own or if you want, you can climb the Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountains (optional).Another option is to take the bus to go back to Aguas Calientes to enjoy lunch (optional). The town has good restaurants with tasty Peruvian food.At the agreed time, you will take the train back to Ollantaytambo to then take the tourist bus to Cusco and drop you off at your hotel located in the historical center of Cusco.
Day 4 : Cusco / Puno
Location: Puno
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
After boarding the tourist bus located at the bus station in the city of Cusco, we will begin a 1-hour journey towards the beautiful south valley in order to make the first stop in Andahuaylillas situated at 3,093 meters above sea level.This lovely Andean town has an incredible jewel of the architecture dating back to the seventeenth century known as the Sistine Chapel, with an impressive work covered in gold leaf and paintings of the art school of Cusco.There is a fascinating artwork inside the Church of San Pedro de Andahuaylillas, ceilings and walls decorated in a Baroque style, many of them belong to the Peruvian painter Luis de Reaño. Definitely, it should be a must in your travel bucket list.The bus ride continues, for one hour and a half, until reach the archaeological site of Raqchi, our second stop located at 3,450 meters above sea level. The temple of Wiracocha was built next to the Vilcanota River during the fifteenth century and, currently, it has huge walls that belonged to temples, as well as aqueducts and tombs.In this place, there are circular storehouses known as Colcas. Them were used to hold different kind of grains such as quinoa, potato, corn, among others. Another interesting fact is that Raqchi is part of the incredible Inca Trail.The tour to Puno by bus continues until we reach the city of Sicuani to enjoy a buffet lunch in a local restaurant, that offers local and regional dishes, vegetables, desserts and hot drinks like mate de coca.After lunch and a travel of 40 minutes by bus, we are going to reach the highest point of the tour called La Raya Pass, situated at 4,335 meters above sea level. This is the border of the cities of Cusco and Puno, and here, we are going to make a short stop to admire the snow-capped Chimboya and take pictures of beautiful landscapes.The next and the last visit will be at Museum of Pucara, after a trip of more than an hour from La Raya pass. This museum has an excellent collection of monoliths, stone sculptures and ceramics belonging to the culture of Pucara, a civilization developed in the highlands of Peru and Bolivia.At the end, we will take the tourist bus to travel for two more hours towards the city of Puno. Along the way you will be able to admire landscapes of the heart of the Andes, passing through the city of Juliaca, until we arrive at the bus station of Puno at 05:00 p.m.Transfer to the hotel in the city of Puno and overnight.
Day 5 : Uros And Taquile Islands
Location: Puno
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
After breakfast at your hotel located in the city of Puno, you will be transferred to the lake port, where a regular boat will take you to the floating islands of the Uros.We are going to spend an amazing time with the local people. They will show to us their lifestyle and traditions, with more than 200 families living here. At this point, the half day tour at the Uros Islands ends.we will take the boat for a travel of one hour and a half, to the island of Taquile. This is Quechua, unlike the other Aymara speaking islands on the lake. It was part of the Inca empire and vestiges of this culture can still be seen in its constructions.This is the second largest island located in the Lake Titicaca with an extension of 3.4 miles. Their textiles are amazing and they are being considered as a heritage by UNESCO. The highest point gets 4,050 meters above sea level.Later, we will enjoy a delicious Andean lunch, and then, we will return to the port of Puno, where our transport will be waiting to take you to your hotel.
Day 6 : Sillustani And Transfer Out
Location: Puno
Meals Included: Breakfast
We will pick you up from your hotel located in the city of Puno to go towards the archaeological site of Sillustani Puno. This amazing complex is located on the top of a peninsula on the shores of Lake Umayo, 22.3 miles from the city of Puno and Lake Titicaca.This place has circa 90 funerary towers built by the Kolla culture, an Aymara community developed before the Inca Empire. A lot of mummies have been found inside these towers, including important people as priests, leaders and nobles. They were previously mummified and were places as fetal position, along with all their belongings such as gold, silver and ceramics.The Sillustani tour continues with the visit to a local family that breeds Alpacas and they will show us how they process and cook their own food, their lifestyle, their looms and how they maintain ancestral customs.At the end of the visit, you will be taken to the airport of Juliaca.
What's Included
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Private Transfers
Private arrival and departure transfers with only driver are included.
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Accommodation
05 hotel nights with breakfast included are part of the package.
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Meals
Lunch is included on the tour to the Sacred Valley of the Incas in Cusco, on the route from Cusco to Puno, and on the Island of Taquile.
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Entrance Tickets
Entrance tickets to the places mentioned in the itinerary are provided.
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Train Expedition
Train Expedition to Machu Picchu is included.
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Boat Tour
A regular boat for the Uros and Taquile tour is included.
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Excursions
Shared excursions are included, except for the tour to Sillustani which is private.
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Guided Tours
Guided tours in Spanish and English are included.
What's Not Included
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Flights
Local and international flights are not included.
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Additional Meals and Drinks
Food and drinks not mentioned in the itinerary are not included.
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Gratuities
Gratuities are not included.
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Entrance to Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain
Entrance to Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain is not included.
Mode of Transport
Experience seamless travel with private arrival and departure transfers, a train expedition to Machu Picchu, regular boat tours to Uros and Taquile, and shared excursions, ensuring a smooth journey through Peru's stunning landscapes.
Accommodation
Enjoy 5 hotel nights with breakfast included, offering comfort and convenience in the historic centers of Cusco and Puno, as well as in Aguas Calientes, providing a restful stay amidst your cultural exploration.
Check out our Q&As
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What kind of transportation is provided during the tour?
The tour includes private arrival and departure transfers with only a driver, a train expedition to Machu Picchu, and a regular boat for the Uros and Taquile tour. Shared excursions are provided, except for the tour to Sillustani, which is private.
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Are meals included in the tour package?
Yes, the tour package includes breakfast for 5 hotel nights and lunch on the tour to the Sacred Valley of the Incas in Cusco, on the route from Cusco to Puno, and on the Island of Taquile.
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What languages are the guided tours conducted in?
The guided tours are conducted in Spanish and English.
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What is the significance of the Sillustani site visited on the tour?
Sillustani is an archaeological site with approximately 90 funerary towers built by the Kolla culture, an Aymara community that developed before the Inca Empire. Mummies of important people such as priests, leaders, and nobles have been found inside these towers.
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What activities are available at Machu Picchu during the tour?
At Machu Picchu, you will have a guided tour of 2 hours and a half, after which you can explore the site on your own. There is also an option to climb the Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountains, although this is not included in the tour package.
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What cultural experiences are included in the tour?
The tour includes visits to UNESCO World Heritage Sites, learning about Peruvian history from a tour guide, and experiencing the lifestyle and traditions of the local people on the Uros Islands. Additionally, you will visit a local family near Sillustani who will demonstrate their traditional lifestyle and customs.
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
Please let us know as soon as you are aware you need to make changes and we can check on what is possible for you.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please contact us for our latest COVID-19 poilcies.
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
We provide services to customers from multiple countries around the world.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of tangol tours charges.
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