Machu Picchu and Titicaca + Uyuni

Titicaca

The main attractions of Peru and Bolivia come together in this fascinating journey. You visit the extremes of both countries: from Machu Picchu to the Salt flats and to the high-altitude Altiplano with the amazing Lake Titicaca. These thrilling landscapes are peopled by ancient lndian communities with haunting music, bright costumes and exotic traditions.

Day 1 : Arrival In Cusco

You arrive at Cusco’s international airport. There, you meet with our personnel. A transfer takes you yo the hotel where you will lodge (private service, English-speaking assistant).

The rest of the day is at leisure.
Overnight.

Cuzco Cathedral

Photo: SCStock

Day 2 & 3 : Cusco - Machu Picchu - Puno

DAY 2 – CUSCO / MACHU PICCHU (2.400 masl) / CUSCO

After breakfast in the hotel, you have a transfer to Poroy’s station to take the Vistadome train to Aguas Calientes (around 3.30-hour journey, subject to availability).

Upon arrival, you meet your guide and you are transferred by public bus to the archaeological complex to visit Machu Picchu (private service, English-speaking guide for 2 hours).

In the afternoon, you take the Vistadome train back to Poroy (more or less 3.30-hour journey, subject to availability).

Upon arrival, a transfer takes you to Cusco (around 30-minute journey) (private service, Spanish-speaking driver).

Overnight.

Note: The train ticket includes the transport of the clients and their hand luggage (01 bag or backpack) with a weight of no more than 05kg/11lb and with a maximum size of 62 linear inches/157 cm (length + height + width), with the cars intended for this purpose. The main luggage will stay in the hotel of Cusco.

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Llama in the Machu Picchu

Photo: mailanmaik

DAY 3 – CUSCO / PUNO (3.827 masl)

After breakfast in the hotel, you are transferred to the station to take the touristic bus to Puno. You have a lunch buffet at Sicuani (km. 380, schedule could change: 08.00/17.00) (shared service, Spanish/English-speaking guide).

Along the way, you visit the chapel of Andahuaylillas, the Raqchi ruins, and the Pukara Museum.

Upon arrival, the transfer takes you back to the hotel.

Overnight.

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Raqchi Ruins

Photo: Adrian Wojcik

Day 4 : Puno - La Paz

Breakfast in hotel.

You depart to Copacabana (3-hour journey). At Kasani (Peruvian-Bolivian border), the group will change vehicle and guide and pass the obligatory passport control procedures.

Upon arrival, we visit the village and its Church with the Virgin of Copacabana.

Then, we will board a private motorboat to head towards Moon Island to visit the Temple of the Sun Virgins and the Sun Island to visit Pilkokaina ruins.

Pilcocaina - Bolivia

Photo: Flickr – Bernhard Huber

From here, we will take a walk along an old Inca trail (40 min) to a little port of Yumani, passing by the Inca Garden and Inca fountain. This fountain is also known as the fountain of youth. After having lunch, we will go back to Copacabana by boat to be transferred to La Paz (private services, English-speaking guide).

Overnight.

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Lake Tititcaca

Photo: Yana_N

 

Day 5 : La Paz - Uyuni - Colchani

After, breakfast in hotel, you have a transfer to the airport where you take the flight to Uyuni.

Upon arrival, your day is dedicated to visit Salar de Uyuni: the train cemetery, Incahuasi Island, salt eyes and the community of Colchani.

The lunch is included (private services by 4×4, English-speaking guide).

In the evening, you have dinner in the hotel. Overnight.

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Salar Uyuni

Photo: Rosana Oliveira

Day 6 : Colchani / Uyuni / La Paz

Breakfast in hotel.

A transfer takes you to the airport to have the flight to La Paz.

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Duration
6 Days

Included

  • All transfers on arrival and departure of each locality, assisted by expert personnel.
  • All the excursions indicated in the program with English-speaking guides.
  • All entrance fees to the sites mentioned.
  • Vistadome train to/from Machu Picchu.
  • Transportation in comfortable tourist vehicles.
  • Overnights in suggested hotels or similar(subject to confirmation), breakfast included.
  • Meals as indicated.

Not Included

  • Early check-in / late check-out.
  • Internal flights (approx. USD 160-220 per person, per flight).
  • Flights La Paz/Uyuni/La Paz (approx. USD 350 per person).
  • Airport taxes at Bolivia (USD 25 international flight, USD 2.50 internal flight).
  • Meals not expressly stated.
  • Drinks during meals.
  • Extras at the bar, in laundry, in phone, etc.
  • Tips for guides, hotels,restaurants and airports.
  • Personal insurance.
  • Visa to Bolivia.
Additional Information

PROGRAM HOTELS

Cusco

  • Standard: José Antonio 4*
  • Superior: Casa Andina Premium 5*

Puno

  • Standard: José Antonio 4*
  • Superior: Casa Andina Premium 5*

La Paz

  • Standard: Ritz 4*
  • Superior: Casa Grande 5* (standard)

Colchani

  • Standard: Salt hotel (to be confirmed)
  • Superior: Salt hotel (to be confirmed)