DAY 01: ARRIVAL IN CUSCO
Arrival in Lima, reception and transfer to the chosen hotel, rest.
Accommodation in Lima.
DAY 02: CUSCO CITY TOUR + ARCHAEOLOGICAL PARK
Breakfast.
At 11:40 a.m. we will begin our tour of the City of Cusco. We will visit the Plaza Mayor where most of the buildings preserve the colonial style. Then we will visit the Qoricancha Temple, the maximum expression of Inca architecture, currently the Santo Domingo Convent. Next we will visit the Cathedral of Cusco, characterized by its Renaissance and colonial style. Finally we will visit the four archaeological centers surrounding Cusco: Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Puca Pucara and Tambomachay. Return to your hotel. Accommodation in Cusco.
DAY 03: SACRED VALLEY OF THE INCAS
Breakfast. 07:30 a.m. Pick up from the hotel for the tour to the Sacred Valley of the Incas. You will visit Pisaq where you will appreciate the archaeological complex, as well as visit the Typical Craft Market, where you can buy beautiful handicrafts. You will continue with the journey along the banks of the Vilcanota River, until you reach Urubamba, where you will have an exquisite buffet lunch. Then you will visit Ollantaytambo, one of the last living Inca towns, its streets maintain the same layout as in the time of the Incas and you will tour the wonderful archaeological complex located there, you will also visit the town of Chinchero, a small Inca and colonial town. Return to Cusco 6:30 p.m. Accommodation in Cusco.
DAY 04: MACHU PICCHU
Breakfast. We will go to the Poroy or Ollantaytambo train station according to the season, where we will depart by train to discover one of the 7 Wonders of the World. We will arrive at the Machu Picchu town station, where our staff will assist us to board the transport that will ascend an intricate path, giving us a spectacular view of the Urubamba River that shapes the famous canyon. The Lost City of the Incas, Machu Picchu, will welcome us with its incredible terraces, stairways, ceremonial enclosures, and urban areas. The energy emanating from all over the place. After a guided tour, we will have lunch in one of the restaurants in the area. At the appropriate time, we will take the train to take us to Ollantaytambo and then transfer to the city of Cusco.
Accommodation in Cusco.
DAY 05: CUSCO / PUNO - ROUTE OF THE SUN – (ANDAHUAYLILLAS - RAQCHI – SICUANI – LA RAYA) / PUNO
Breakfast.
Coordinated time, transfer to the tourist bus station.
07:00 a.m. Departure by tourist bus to the city of Puno, on this journey you will visit some important attractions such as the Andahuaylillas chapel known for the beauty of its murals that it houses inside. Then, you will visit the archaeological complex of Raqchi, also known as the temple of the God Wiracocha. Later, you will be able to taste a delicious lunch. Then, you will visit the La Raya pass, which is the border between the cities of Cusco and Puno. And finally, you will visit the Lithic Museum of Pukara, in this museum you will find the famous sculpture of HATUNÑAQAC that in our times would be translated as the supreme cutthroat. 17:00 hrs Arrival at the bus station in Puno, reception and transfer to the hotel. Accommodation in Puno
DAY 06: UROS AND TAQUILE ISLANDS
Breakfast.
07:30 a.m. Transfer to the port of Puno, where the lake crossing will begin in a very fast boat, you will quickly arrive at the floating island of the Uros, which are a group of floating islands formed from totora reeds. They are inhabited by the Uros, settlers who descend from one of the oldest cultures in America. You will be able to appreciate their peculiar lifestyle and their creations such as the production of woolen fabrics and stuffed animals. Next, you will visit Taquile Island, also have some time to explore and shop in the community. In the afternoon, return to Puno. Accommodation in Puno.
DAY 07: DEPARTURE FROM PUNO - JULIACA
Breakfast. Opportune time, transfer to Juliaca Airport, to board the return flight to the city of Lima.
End of services.
SUGGESTED HOTELS
IN PUNO:
[L] LAS BALSAS INNCONDE DE LEMOS
[T] CASONA PLAZA CENTROCASONA PLAZA PUNOQELQATANI
[TS] HACIENDA PUNOHACIENDA PLAZAINTIQA
[P] XIMA, JOSE ANTONIO
[PS] CASA ANDINA PREMIUM V/LAGO, SONESTA POSADA DEL INCA V /LAGO
[L] GHL PUNO - SUNSET
[LS] GHL PUNO - SUNSET
IN CUSCO:
[L] PRISMA, SAMAYWARARI, CUSCO PLAZA
[T] INKARRI, SAN FRANCISCO*, MAMASARA, MABEY
[TS] WAMAN*, SAN AGUSTIN INT., ROYAL INKA by XIMA, SIETE VENTANAS
[P] SAN AGUSTIN DORADO, LOS PORTALES, SAN AGUSTIN PLAZA, ABITTARE, XIMA, JOSE ANTONIO
[PS] HILTON GARDEN INN, COSTA DEL SOL, SONESTA CUSCO
[L] CASA ANDINA PREMIUM, NOVOTEL, ARANWA CLASSIC
