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Machu Picchu & Lake Titicaca two wonders, one journey
THE EXPERIENCE
What makes it special to this trip
Machu Picchu and Lake Titicaca in one journey: the Inca citadel, the Sacred Valley, the Route of the Sun and the Uros and Taquile islands, with transfers, hotels and guides included.
- Cusco City Tour and its four ruins
- The Sacred Valley of the Incas and Pisac
- Machu Picchu with panoramic train and official guide
- The Route of the Sun from Cusco to Puno
- The floating Uros islands and Taquile Island
DAY-BY-DAY PROGRAM
The route, step by step
Each of the 8 days combines route, history and rest. This is the complete program, step by step.
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DAY 1
Arrival in Cusco — The Imperial City
Welcome to Peru | Arrival in Cusco: on arrival at Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport, the Peru America Tours team welcomes you and transfers you to your hotel in the historic center, the ancient capital of the Inca Empire at 3,399 m. Day | Gentle acclimatization: the morning is reserved for acclimatization: rest, sip coca tea and let your body adjust. In the afternoon, if you feel ready, stroll the cobblestone streets around the Plaza de Armas, admire the Cathedral at dusk and wander the bohemian San Blas quarter. Your guide provides a full briefing for the days ahead. Overnight in Cusco.
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DAY 2
Cusco City Tour — Cathedral, Qorikancha & Sacsayhuamán
Free morning | The heart of the city: a free morning to explore Cusco's museums or relax on the Plaza de Armas. Afternoon | Guided city tour: we begin at the Cathedral, a treasury of Cusco-school paintings including the famous "Last Supper" with roasted guinea pig, and the Qorikancha (Temple of the Sun), the empire's most sacred sanctuary beneath the Santo Domingo convent. We continue uphill to Sacsayhuamán, the monumental ceremonial fortress; Q'enqo, a carved-rock shrine; Puka Pukara, the "red fortress"; and Tambomachay, the sacred "Bath of the Inca." Return to Cusco in the evening. Overnight in Cusco.
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DAY 3
Sacred Valley — Pisac & Ollantaytambo
Morning | Pisac market and citadel: we depart toward the fertile Sacred Valley of the Incas. In Pisac we browse the colorful market and climb to the hilltop archaeological complex, with its ceremonial temples, ritual baths and cascading agricultural terraces. Midday | Buffet lunch in Urubamba: we enjoy a hearty buffet lunch of regional Andean dishes. Afternoon | Ollantaytambo fortress: we explore the impressive fortress of Ollantaytambo, a living Inca town whose massive terraces and Temple of the Sun rise above the valley, and walk its original Inca streets. Overnight in the Sacred Valley.
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DAY 4
Machu Picchu — The Lost City of the Incas
Morning | Train to the citadel: we board the panoramic train in Ollantaytambo, following the Urubamba River through canyons and cloud forest to Aguas Calientes. A short bus ride climbs to the entrance of Machu Picchu, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. Midday | Guided tour of the wonder: our guide leads a two-hour tour of the sanctuary — its temples, palaces, plazas, agricultural terraces and the Intihuatana ritual stone — set against soaring green peaks. Free time to explore, photograph, or walk to the Sun Gate (Inti Punku). Afternoon | Return to Cusco: we return by bus to Aguas Calientes, take the train to Ollantaytambo and transfer to Cusco. Overnight in Cusco.
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DAY 5
Scenic Route of the Sun — Cusco to Puno
Full day | Across the high Andes: we travel by comfortable tourist bus along the legendary "Route of the Sun" connecting Cusco to Puno. We stop at Andahuaylillas to visit its 17th-century church, the "Sistine Chapel of the Americas," then Raqchi, dominated by the colossal Temple of Wiracocha and its circular storehouses. Afternoon | La Raya and Pukará: after a buffet lunch in Sicuani, we climb to La Raya Pass at 4,335 m, the highest point and border between Cusco and Puno, then visit the Pukará Museum with its pre-Inca monoliths and ceramics. Arrive in Puno in the evening. Overnight in Puno.
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DAY 6
Lake Titicaca — Uros Floating Islands & Taquile
Morning | The Uros floating islands: we transfer to Puno's port for a full-day boat excursion on Lake Titicaca, the highest navigable lake in the world and, by legend, the birthplace of the Inca civilization. We visit the extraordinary Uros floating islands, hand-built from totora reeds, and learn how the community sustains its unique way of life on the water. Afternoon | Taquile Island: we sail across the deep-blue expanse to Taquile Island, renowned for its UNESCO-recognized textile art. We climb to the village square with sweeping lake views toward the Bolivian cordillera and enjoy a traditional lunch of lake trout and quinoa soup before returning to Puno. Overnight in Puno.
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DAY 7
Puno at Leisure — Sillustani (Optional)
Optional morning | The chullpas of Sillustani: an optional half-day excursion to the pre-Inca funerary towers of Sillustani, set on a peninsula above the beautiful Lake Umayo. These towering cylindrical stone chullpas, built to bury Colla and Inca nobility, are among the most impressive burial monuments in the Andes. Day | Puno at leisure: alternatively, spend the day exploring Puno, the "Folklore Capital of Peru": its lively main square, artisan markets and the Coca Museum. A gentle day to rest at altitude and absorb the Titicaca highlands. Overnight in Puno.
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DAY 8
Departure from Puno
Morning | Farewell to the altiplano: savor a final breakfast overlooking the tranquil waters of Lake Titicaca. Depending on your onward plans, the Peru America Tours team transfers you to Juliaca's Inca Manco Cápac International Airport (about 1 hour from Puno) for your departure flight, or to the bus terminal if continuing to Cusco, Arequipa or Bolivia. End of an unforgettable journey through the heart of the Inca world. End of our services.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Everything you need, no surprises
The tour includes
- Airport transfers in Cusco and Puno/Juliaca.
- Accommodation (7 nights) in selected hotels.
- Professional bilingual guides.
- Cusco City Tour, Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu with panoramic train.
- Route of the Sun Cusco – Puno with stops.
- Full-day boat tour of Lake Titicaca (Uros & Taquile).
- Entrance tickets to listed sites.
- Daily breakfast and listed lunches.
- Permanent assistance and coordination by Peru America Tours.
Not included
- International and domestic flights.
- Meals not specified in the program.
- Optional Sillustani excursion (Day 7).
- Travel insurance.
- Tips for guides and drivers.
- Personal expenses.
GALLERY
The tour in pictures
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Talk to an advisorIs this package group or private?
It is a shared service with small groups (max 12 people) and a professional bilingual guide on all excursions.
How demanding is the tour?
It is easy difficulty: you travel by bus, train and boat, with short walks at a relaxed pace. The highest sustained point is Puno at 3,812 m, with a free day to acclimatize.
What is the best time to do it?
It can be done all year round. The dry season (May–October) is the most recommended for Titicaca and Machu Picchu.
How do I prepare for the altitude?
The itinerary includes a free acclimatization day in Cusco (3,399 m) before the excursions. Stay hydrated, avoid alcohol and rest; the team carries oxygen.
What does the price include?
It includes airport transfers, 7 hotel nights, guides, excursions (City Tour, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu with panoramic train, Route of the Sun and Titicaca), entrance tickets, breakfasts and listed lunches. It does not include flights or the optional Sillustani excursion.
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Machu Picchu & Lake Titicaca
8 Days & 7 Nights · $1,590 / person