Highlight of the day: Arrive in the old Inca capital and start the acclimatization with a half-day cultural tour.

Transfer to Lima airport

Transfer from the hotel to the airport can be added to the package or coordinated as a private service.

Lima–Cusco flight is not included.

We recommend booking a flight that arrives in Cusco before noon. A later schedule may prevent full participation in the city tour.

Reception in Cusco

A representative will wait for you at the airport and make the transfer to the hotel.

When you arrive, you should immediately report any symptoms such as:

• Difficulty breathing.
• Lack of coordination.

Participation in the city tour is not mandatory when the passenger has significant inconvenience.

Qorikancha

In the afternoon we will start the visit to Qorikancha.

Within the complex there are Inca walls integrated with the structures of the Convent of Santo Domingo.

The tour includes interior rooms, patios, steps and stone surfaces.

Sacsayhuaman

Then we will ascend by transport to Sacsayhuaman.

The site features large blocks of stone, esplanades and irregular roads.

The visit requires walking and staying exposed to the wind. During the rainy season, some sectors may be wet.

Qenqo

We will continue to Qenqo.

The tour includes rock formations, carved canals and narrow passages.

The term “amphitheatre” is usually used to describe one of its spaces, but the exact functions of the site remain subject to archaeological interpretation.

Puka Pukara

The next stop will be Puka Pukara.

From its high sectors you can see routes, fields and nearby mountains.

The site was able to perform functions related to control, transit and administration, although it should not be presented exclusively as a military fortress.

Tambomachay

The last visit will be Tambomachay.

The complex features canals, walls and fountains where water continues to circulate.

At the end, we will return to Cusco.

Technical Details

• Flight: Not included.
• Transportation: Transfer from the airport and tourist vehicle.
• Walk: Between 3 and 5 kilometers.
• Initial altitude: Approximately 3,399 meters.
• Difficulty: Easy to moderate by height.
• Land: Stone, earth and stairs.
• Accommodation: Hotel in Cusco not included.

Highlight of the day: Get to know five spaces of the Sacred Valley in an extensive day of archaeology, landscapes and local culture.

Pick up in Cusco

The tour will start early.

The order of visits can be modified to reduce road times, avoid congestion and meet entry schedules.

Chinchero

The first stop can be made in Chinchero.

The visit may include:

• Archaeological center.
• Colonial church, when it is open.
• Textile workshop.
• Fiber washing demonstration.
• Use of natural dyes.
• Fabric in loom.

Textile demonstrations are carried out by local families or associations. The purchase is voluntary.

Moray

We’ll continue to Moray.

The complex features circular terraces built within depressions of the land.

The visit is made from viewpoints and enabled trails. It is not always allowed to go down to the lower levels.

The term “agricultural laboratory” is often used, but it should be presented as an interpretation linked to the diversity of microclimates and possible crop management.

Salineras de Maras

Then we will visit the salt flats.

Thousands of pools receive water from a salt stream and are worked by families in the area.

The visitor must remain on the viewpoints and authorized routes. Free entry between the pools is restricted.

The entrance to the salt flats is usually administered separately from the Cusco Tourist Ticket and must be expressly included in the confirmation.

Buffet lunch in Urubamba

We will continue to Urubamba.

The buffet may include:

Drinks are usually paid separately.

Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free or allergy-related diets should be ordered before travel.

Ollantaytambo

In the afternoon we will visit Ollantaytambo.

The main climb includes a long staircase. Passengers with knee problems can take a partial tour.

From the higher levels are observed:

• The current village.
• The valley.
• Nearby mountains.

Pisac

The last visit will be Pisac, provided that the schedules and traffic allow to complete the route.

Depending on the operation, you can visit:

• Archaeological site.
• Craft market.
• Streets of the village.

When the present day delays, Pisac may be partially carried out to avoid an excessively late return to Cusco.

Return to Cusco

The arrival will take place overnight.

Technical Details

• Duration: Between 12 and 14 hours.
• Transportation: Tourist vehicle.
• Altitude: Between about 2,800 and 3,760 meters.
• Difficulty:
• Land: Stone, earth, stairs and trails.
• Buffet lunch:
• Accommodation: Hotel in Cusco not included.

Highlight of the day: Travel by train to Machu Picchu and travel one of its official routes with a guide.

Pick up from the hotel

The departure will take place during the early morning.

The schedule will depend on the train and the entrance to Machu Picchu.

A tourist vehicle will take you from Cusco to Ollantaytambo or the station indicated in the confirmation.

Train to Machu Picchu Village

We will board a tourist train with assigned seat.

The base service may correspond to:

• equivalent category.

It should not be confused with the local train, whose access is subject to different conditions and does not correspond to the regular tourist service of the package.

During the trip you will observe mountains, the Vilcanota River, agricultural areas and gradual changes of vegetation.

Arrival in Machu Picchu Pueblo

When we arrive, we will walk to the bus station.

The baggage must meet the conditions of the railway company. We recommend traveling only with a small backpack.

Bus Consettur

The bus climb takes approximately 25 to 30 minutes.

During high season there may be rows and waiting times.

Entry to Machu Picchu

The passenger must present:

• Original passport.
• Nominative entry.
• Document used for the discount, where applicable.
• Bus ticket.

Machu Picchu operates through three circuits that group ten visit routes. The general circuits are Panoramic, Machupicchu Classic and Machupicchu Realeza.

Among the official routes are:

• Route 1-A: Machupicchu Mountain.
• Route 1-B: Upper Terrace.
• Route 1-C: Intipunku Cover, available during high season.
• 1-D route: Inka Bridge, available during high season.
• Route 2-A.
• Route 2-B: Lower Terrace.

Guided tour

The tour usually lasts between two and three hours.

The spaces observed will depend on the route.

Not all circuits include:

• Temple of the Sun.
• Sacred Square.
• House of the Inca.
• Viewpoint of classical photography.
• Inca Bridge.

For this reason, the final description of the tour should mention the confirmed circuit and not promise spaces that could be left off the ticket.

Time in Machu Picchu Pueblo

After leaving the archaeological site we will descend by bus.

The passenger may have lunch on his own account, depending on the time available before the train.

It is not recommended to move away from the central area or delay, because the trains have established schedules.

Return to Cusco

We will board the train to Ollantaytambo or the confirmed station.

From there, a vehicle will make the transfer to Cusco.

The arrival can occur between 8:30 p.m. and 10:00 p.m., depending on the train, traffic and endpoint.

Technical Details

• Duration: Between 14 and 17 hours.
• Transportation: Tourist vehicle, train and bus Consettur.
• Walk: Between 2 and 5 kilometers.
• Machu Picchu Altitude: Approximately 2,430 meters.
• Difficulty:
• Land: Stone, steps and trails.
• Accommodation: Hotel in Cusco not included.

Highlight of the day: Get to know an Inca hydraulic system, a Wari city and a colonial church on a half-day excursion.

Pick up in Cusco

The departure will be made in the morning.

The exact schedule will depend on the pick-up area and the reserved modality.

Tipon

The first visit will be Tipo.

The complex presents:

• Water distribution systems.

The water continues to circulate through several channels.

The visit requires walking on stone and earrings.

Pikillacta

Then we will continue to Pikillacta.

This site predates the Inca occupation and is linked to the Wari culture.

During the tour you can see:

• Storage sectors.
• Wide planned areas.
• Views towards the valley and the Huacarpay lagoon.

The structures are not formed by the same type of stone finish of the main Inca sites. Its value relates to urban planning and settlement extension.

Andahuaylillas

The last stop will be the church of San Pedro Apóstol de Andahuaylillas.

Inside there are elements of religious art, mural painting, altarpieces and colonial decoration.

The photograph may be restricted.

Income may be suspended due to:

• Community activities.
• Administrative decisions.

Return to Cusco

The return is scheduled during the early afternoon hours.

The passenger will have the afternoon free to rest before the day of Vinicunca.

Technical Details

• Duration: Between 5 and 6 hours.
• Transportation: Tourist vehicle.
• Walk: Between 2 and 4 kilometers.
• Altitude: Between about 3,100 and 3,500 meters.
• Difficulty: Easy to moderate.
• Land: Stone, earth and stairs.
• Accommodation: Hotel in Cusco not included.

Highlight of the day: Drive through the puna and complete a high walk to the Vinicunca viewpoint.

Pick up in Cusco

The departure will begin in the early morning.

Tourist transport will pick up passengers at hotels or established points.

Breakfast on the road

We will make a stop in Cusipata or another town used by the operation.

Breakfast can include:

• Hot drinks.
• Local preparations.

We recommend eating a moderate serving.

Transfer to the base

We will continue by road and drive to Japura or the assigned operating base.

The exact point may change due to:

• communal organization.
• State of the road.
• Local restrictions.

Security Talk

Prior to driving, the corresponding equipment will be delivered.

The talk should include:

• Body position.
• Distance between vehicles.

A short practice will then be done.

The guide may prevent a person from driving when they do not demonstrate sufficient control.

Route in quad bikes

The caravan will follow the guide on an authorized path.

The land may present:

It is not allowed to overtake, compete or leave the road.

Speed will be defined by the guide and the passenger with less experience.

Hike to the viewpoint

The quad bikes must be parked at the enabled point.

From there you will continue walking to Vinicunca.

The time of 45 minutes is referential. Some people may require more than an hour due to altitude.

The route may include:

• Stone loose.

Mountain of Colors

From the viewpoint you can see the mineral strips and sectors close to the Ausangate when visibility allows it.

The appearance depends on:

The same color intensity observed in promotional photographs is not guaranteed.

The viewpoint can receive many visitors.

Red Valley

The view towards sectors of the Red Valley may be included from certain points, but a complete walk within the valley requires time, entry and additional authorization.

It should not be considered included unless expressly stated in the confirmation.

Return in quad bikes

After we descend we will return to the base.

Fatigue can decrease reflexes. Passengers must keep the same distance and caution used during the outing.

Lunch and return

After leaving the quad bikes lunch will be served at the assigned restaurant.

Arrival in Cusco can occur between 3:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m., depending on the route and traffic.

Technical Details

• Duration: Between 11 and 13 hours.
• Transportation: Tourist and quad bike vehicle.
• Maximum altitude: More than 5,000 meters.
• Difficulty: Moderate to demanding.
• Land: Earth, stone, sludge and seasonal snow.
• Breakfast:
• Accommodation: Hotel in Cusco not included.

Highlight of the day: Cross the Andean corridor between Cusco and Puno with archaeological and cultural stops.

Departure from Cusco

The service will start early.

Depending on the operator, the passenger will be picked up at the hotel or transferred to the tourist bus terminal.

The Route of the Sun usually covers approximately 387 kilometers and lasts about ten hours. Includes regular stops in Andahuaylillas, Raqchi, La Raya and Pukará.

Andahuaylillas

The first stop will be the church of St. Peter the Apostle.

This visit repeats a place known on Day 5. The passenger must consider that the Route of the Sun uses a fixed program and does not always allow to replace this stop.

During the second visit you can concentrate on different details or stay in the surroundings of the square, according to the rules of the operator.

Raqchi

We will continue to the archaeological site of Raqchi.

The complex contains structures associated with the Wiracocha Temple, enclosures, warehouses, streets and occupancy spaces.

The visit requires walking on earth and stone.

Lunch in Sicuani or Marangani

A buffet lunch will be served in a route restaurant.

The exact menu will depend on the operator.

Drinks may not be included.

Special diets should be communicated in advance.

La Raya Pass

The next stop will be La Raya, one of the highest points on the route.

The dwell time is usually short due to cold, wind and height.

From the viewpoint you can see mountains, grazing areas and the landscape that separates the regions of Cusco and Puno.

Museum of Pukara

The last visit will be the lithic museum or cultural space of Pukará, according to the operator’s program.

Here we explain elements related to a pre-Inca society developed in the highlands.

Arrival to Puno

The arrival is scheduled at the end of the afternoon.

The transfer to the hotel will be made when you are indicated in the confirmation.

Accommodation is not included in the base price.

Technical Details

• Duration: Approximately 10 hours.
• Distance: About 387 kilometers, depending on the trade route.
• Transportation: Tourist bus.
• Maximum altitude: Approximately 4,335 meters.
• Difficulty: Easy to moderate by height.
• Buffet lunch:
• Accommodation: Hotel in Puno not included.

Highlight of the day: Walk on a totora platform and get to know the textile tradition of Taquile.

I pick up in Puno

The tour will start during the morning.

A vehicle will move passengers from included hotels to the port.

Large suitcases can be left in the hotel or in custody. The passenger must confirm this possibility before departure.

Navigation to the Uros

We’ll tackle a tourist boat.

The first section crosses the bay and totoral sectors.

On one of the enabled islands, a family will explain:

• Use of the totora.
• Construction of the platforms.
• maintenance of the islands.
• Renewing the upper layers.
• Use of boats.
• Economic activities.

The floor can feel flexible. Walking slowly is recommended.

Totora raft ride

On certain islands a ride is offered on a traditional boat.

This activity is usually optional and paid directly to the community.

You must not present yourself as an included party unless you appear in the confirmation.

Navigation to Taquile

Then we’ll continue to Taquile.

The journey can take between two and a half hours and three hours on a conventional boat.

During navigation the wind may feel cold even if there is sun.

Taquile Walk

The landing can be performed on different springs.

Depending on the assigned point, the walk can begin with:

• gradient.
• Cobbled road.
• Land path.
• Continuous ascent.

Taquile is known for a textile art that is produced as a daily activity by men and women of different ages and that is used by the members of the community themselves.

Among its most representative garments are the chullo and the belt-calendar. The latter may represent annual cycles related to agricultural and ritual activities.

Lunch in Taquile

A lunch will be served in a family or communal restaurant.

The usual menu may include:

• Vegetarian option.

The exact menu will depend on the season and the provider.

Additional drinks are usually paid separately.

Return to Puno

After lunch we will walk to the dock.

Return navigation can take anywhere from two to a half hours and three hours.

The arrival at the port usually occurs during the afternoon.

Completion of the programme

The tour ends with the transfer to the hotel, land terminal or previously coordinated point in Puno.

Not included:

• Additional night in Puno.
• Transfer to Juliaca airport.
• Return bus to Cusco.
• Flight from Juliaca.
• International connection.

We recommend spending an additional night in Puno or booking a night bus with enough margin.

Technical Details

• Duration: Between 10 and 11 hours.
• Transportation: Vehicle and tourist boat.
• Navigation: Between 5 and 6 hours accumulated.
• Walk: Between 2 and 4 kilometers.
• Lake altitude: Approximately 3,810 meters.
• Difficulty: Moderate for height.
• Lunch: