Peru Andino: Lima, Cusco, Machu Picchu and Puno – 7 Days

Journey with us to Peru – a country of diverse, striking landscapes and rich ancient culture and history. On a 7 day/6night expedition, you will enjoy the highlights of this country and more. Visit classic destinations with a deeper understanding of the places thanks to expert local guides and insider experiences.

This classic route takes you to all the top attractions for a truly immersive experience in Peru. See the contrast between old and new Lima, visit archaeological wonders and textile communities in the Sacred Valley, and see the incredible Inca citadel of Machu Picchu. You’ll also visit the beautiful colonial city of Cusco, filled with treasures from its Inca and Spanish legacy.

• Welcome to Peru!
• Upon arrival at the Jorge Chavez International Airport in Lima, our staff will welcome you and assist you in your transfer to your hotel; if you arrive during the day, your hotel will be in the neighborhood of Miraflores, with good shops and restaurants, and will have a tour of the city included in the afternoon. If you arrive late at night, you will be near the airport to sleep a little more before the next day’s flight.
• We will pick you up from the hotel at around 2:15 p.m. to visit these places: Museum and Convent of San Francisco (catacombs), Plaza de San Martín, Plaza de Armas, Cathedral, Government Palace, Municipal Palace, Archbishop’s Palace, Olivar Park. , The Kennedy Park, The Love Park, Larco see (panoramic views).
• After approximately 3 hours, we will return and leave you at the hotel after this visit.
• At night optionally you will have the opportunity to visit the water sources, known as the water park.

• Arrival in Cusco, reception, and transfer to the selected hotel where you will taste a coca tea to acclimatize and free the rest of the morning.
• 13:15 approximately begins the visit to the city’s historical center, and surrounding ruins starts with the visit to the Cathedral of Cusco, where canvases and paintings are displayed in gold leaf. We will visit Qoricancha Temple, inside you can appreciate the temple of the sun and the moon and the beauty of the very fine works done by the Incas, then we leave the center of the city to go to the ruins surrounding Cusco.
• We visit the Fortress of Sacsayhuaman, strategically located with impressive buildings that will impact you when you meet it. Finally, we visit the ruins as the water source of Tambomachay, Qenko, and Puca Pucara.
• Return to your hotel.

• Breakfast at the hotel.
• At 07:30 a.m., approximately tour to the so-called “Sacred Valley of the Incas” to visit the Archaeological Complex of Pisac and the picturesque handicraft market of Pisac. Then we drive through Ccoya, Lamay, Calca, and Urubamba.
• Lunch in Urubamba (optional).
• In the afternoon, we visit the Inca Fortress of Ollantaytambo, one of the most important archaeological complexes of the ancient Inca Empire monuments, a gigantic administrative, agricultural social, and religious complex during the time of Tahuantinsuyo.
• We travel by train from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes at night upon your arrival, reception, and transfer to your hotel.

• Breakfast at the hotel.
• Very early, we will board the bus that will ascend to the Inca citadel to enjoy an incredible sunrise in this beautiful visit to the most spectacular archaeological center in the world known as the Lost City of the Incas “Machu Picchu.”
• Live a unique and unforgettable experience with our professional guide, who will inform you all the history of the existence of this great ancient culture, contained in myths, mysteries, and hidden treasures that will leave you amazed. You can have free time to enjoy this spectacular visit.
• At the appropriate time, descend to Aguas Calientes for lunch and take the train back to the city of Cusco upon arrival at the train station, reception, and transfer to Cusco.

• Breakfast at the hotel.
• In the morning, we will pick you up from your hotel and transfer you to the bus station to start the Ruta del Sol excursion from Cusco to Puno; on the way, we will visit with a bilingual guide the Sistine Chapel of Andahuaylillas, the Raqchi complex.
• Buffet lunch in Sicuani (optional).
• Continue the trip to the Museum of Pucara; on the way, you will pass by the Raya, point limit between Cusco and Puno and the highest of the route, here you can appreciate the snow of Chimboya.
• Guided visit to the Museum of Pucara, then pass through the city of Juliaca and then reach the city of Puno. upon arrival, reception, and transfer to your hotel.

• Breakfast at the hotel.
• In the morning, we pick you up from your hotel to transfer you to the port and visit the Uros floating islands, where Aymara families inhabit; these islands were built with totora and aquatic plants from the place they use to make their homes.
• Also appreciate the way of life and the activities of the inhabitants; after leaving such a peculiar place, we continue the journey to the Island of Taquile, where you can appreciate the customs and traditions of the islanders, who preserve their customs, traditions, and traditional clothing from that place we will see a beautiful view of Lake Titicaca.
• After the tour, return to the port of Puno for transfer to your hotel.

• Breakfast at the hotel.
• Then transfer to Juliaca airport and travel to Lima for your international departure.
• End of service.

• Pick up from the airport in Lima.
• City tour in Lima.
• Lima – Cusco – Lima Airfare.
• Pick up from the airport Cusco.
• City tour in Cusco.
• Hotel in Lima (twin bedroom with private bathroom and hot shower).
• Hotel in Cusco (twin bedroom with private bathroom and hot shower).
• Hotel in Aguas Calientes (twin bedroom with private bathroom and hot shower).
• Hotel in Puno (twin bedroom with private bathroom and hot shower).
• Sacred Valley tour.
• Entrance fee to Machu Picchu.
• English / Quechua / Spanish professional guide speak.
• Second Tour Guide over 12 people.
• First-aid kit including emergency oxygen bottle.
• Tourist expeditions train ticket from Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes – Ollantaytambo.
• Bus Round Trip (Aguas Calientes – Machupicchu – Aguas Calientes).
• Private transportation from Ollantaytambo to Cusco.
• Visit Machupicchu (3 hours guided tour to explore the whole incan sites).
• Tourist ticket for archaeological sites.
• Bus ride with stops from Cusco to Puno.
• Excursion to Uros and Taquile Islands
• Transfer from Puno to Juliaca.

• Extra expenses.
• Feeding.
• Not detailed meals.
• Travel and health insurance (bring copies with you).
• Huayna Picchu entrance US$ 80 extra.
• Tips (optinal).

• Original Passport.
• Original Student Card (if you book as a student).
• A travel insurance card is essential.
• Rain gear (jacket and pants) or poncho. Plastic ponchos can be purchased for about $ 2 in Cusco.
• Camera, films and batteries (batteries consume more quickly under cold conditions).
• Hat or cap to protect you from sun, rain and cold.
• Sun block.
• Toilet paper.
• Snacks: biscuits, energy bars, chocolate, raw fruits, muesli, etc.
• Your own first aid kit with special medicines you may need, paracetamol, second skin blisters, etc.
• Cash – sufficient for snacks, tips and souvenirs.

We also offer a special service only for you or your group, you have the power to choose the size of your group and the date of departure, we will never add other people since it will be organized only for you.

Our Peru Andino: Lima, Cusco, Machu Picchu and Puno – 7 Days private service includes additional items such as:

Additional Inclusions:

• Hotel 3 Stars (At Lima).
• Hotel 3 Stars (At Cusco).
• Hotel 3 Stars (At Aguas Calientes Town).
• Hotel 3 Stars (At Puno).
• Entrance fees for doing the City tour of Lima, Cusco, and Sacred Valley.
• Entrance to climb Huayna Picchu Mountain or Machu Picchu Mountain.
• Vistadome Train (First class train back from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo or from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes).
• Private van from Ollantaytambo to Cusco.
• Bus Round Trip (Aguas Calientes – Machupicchu – Aguas Calientes).
• Buffet Lunch in Urubamba.
• Lunch in Machupicchu or Aguas Calientes.
• Tour Guide to explore Machupicchu and Huaynapicchu all day. And of course, we pay a little more to our Staff and Guide.

Our prices for the Peru Andino: Lima, Cusco, Machu Picchu, and Puno – 7 Days are reasonable and are in different packages with the prices that are handled in the city of Cusco, and discounts will apply automatically for groups of over 5 people when booking this tour together at the same time.
We are a local tour operator that never shares service with any other company in Cusco, most agencies in Cusco share their service to save operating costs with poor quality. We guarantee to make the trip even if there are only 02 people in your group.
Our booking process is simple and you can secure your trip with only a 30% deposit and pay the rest at the destination.

We want your vacation to Peru to be as enjoyable and stress-free as possible. This section contains answers to any inquiries regarding going with Huaynas Expeditions. Please read the following information; it will assist you if you have any queries regarding our services.