Our journey begins in Lima, where you will immerse yourself in its historic center from a panoramic bus, then admire the rich marine life of the Ballestas Islands and experience the thrill of sandboarding in the oasis of Huacachina. Of course, you will also see the mysterious Nazca Lines. We will arrive in Cusco, the ancient Inca capital, where we will explore the Sacred Valley, the wonder of Machu Picchu, and other adventures such as the Mountain of Colors and other interesting routes. Then, we will venture into the Department of Puno to discover the ancient Chullpas of Sillustani and the mystical islands of Lake Titicaca.
Another main attraction you will visit is the largest salt desert located in Bolivia, the “Salar de Uyuni,” where we will find incredible attractions such as Incahuasi Island, the Sol de Mañana geyser, the largest railway cemetery, and more.
Boat from Puno to Uros Island, Taquile Island, and Amantani Island
Puno – La Paz – Uyuni
throughout the route in the salt flats
Uyuni – La Paz
Night at the Salt Hotel (shared bathroom)
Night of family accommodation in Huayllajara (shared bathroom)
extra cost for an English-speaking guide in Uyuni
We will begin with airport reception and transfer to your hotel.
We will begin the city tour at 1:00 p.m. or 2:00 p.m., exploring downtown Lima and admiring the colonial buildings with more than 500 years of history.
We will conclude the tour around 6:00 p.m. and you will spend the night in Lima.
We will depart very early, at 3:30 a.m., from Lima to Paracas by bus. Once in Paracas, we will head to the pier to embark on a boat trip around the Ballestas Islands, where we will be able to see the famous Candelabra, as well as seabirds, sea lions, and Humboldt penguins for approximately 2 hours.
After the tour, we will head to Chaco Boulevard to explore local crafts before being transferred to the bus station to continue our journey to Ica.
Upon arrival in Ica, we will be met at the bus station and transferred to Huacachina Lagoon, a natural oasis in the middle of the desert surrounded by palm trees. Here we will be able to enjoy the beautiful scenery and participate in activities such as sandboarding and dune buggy rides.
We will end our excursion at 4:40 p.m. and spend the night in a hotel in the Huacachina Oasis or Ica.
We will pick you up from your hotel in Ica or Huacachina, travel to Nazca, pick you up from the bus terminal, and then transfer you to the airfield.
During the flight over the Nazca Lines (approximately 30 minutes), we will see 10 of the main geoglyphs.
After the experience, we will return to the city of Lima at 4:30 p.m.
Pick up from the airport and then in the afternoon we will begin our city tour excursion, picking up at 2:00 p.m. at the meeting point in Cusco's Main Square, specifically at the cathedral door. During the excursion, we will visit the Q'oricanca, an ancient temple dedicated to the sun.
Then, we will head outside the city to explore Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Pucapucara, and conclude with Tambomachay.
The tour will end around 6:00 p.m., near the Plaza de Armas.
After breakfast, we will begin the tour with a pick-up at your hotel at 8 a.m. to head to the archaeological site and traditional market of Pisaq, where we will enjoy a guided tour lasting 1 hour and 30 minutes.
Afterwards, we will continue our journey along the Vilcanota River until we reach Urubamba, the capital of the Sacred Valley, where we will enjoy a buffet lunch with typical Andean dishes.
In the afternoon, we will visit the Fortress and Citadel of Ollantaytambo, where we will have a guided tour lasting 1 hour and 20 minutes. After exploring Ollantaytambo, you will have the opportunity to stroll through the picturesque streets of the town until we reach the train station, where we will board our train to Aguas Calientes.
Once at the Aguas Calientes train station, the hotel host will be waiting to welcome us.
The day will begin early with a pick-up from your hotel to take you to the bus station, where we will board the first bus to ensure we are among the first to enter the citadel of Machu Picchu. Once at Machu Picchu, we will enjoy a 2.5-hour guided tour, during which detailed information about the site will be provided.
After the guided tour, you will have free time to explore Machu Picchu on your own. Then, we will return to the town of Aguas Calientes to enjoy a meal at one of the many restaurants available.
In the afternoon, we will board the train back to Ollantaytambo from Aguas Calientes. Remember to be at the train station 20 minutes before the scheduled departure time. Once at the train station in Ollantaytambo, a representative will be waiting to transfer us to the hotel in Cusco. The drive will take approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes.
At 8:30 a.m., we will pick you up at your hotel with our vehicle (near or within the historic center) and travel to the Sacred Valley of the Incas.
Before arriving at the agricultural terraces of Moray, we will make a short stop in Chinchero to appreciate the beautiful textile work of this town.
We will have a guided tour in Moray and then visit the Maras Salt Mines, where we will admire more than 1,000 natural salt wells from the viewpoint.
The tour will end at approximately 3:00 p.m.
At 4:00 a.m., we will pick you up at your hotel with our vehicle (near or within the historic center) and head to the picturesque village of Mollepata, where we will enjoy breakfast. From there, we will continue our journey to Soraypampa, where we will begin a hike of approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes to reach Humantay Lake, located at an altitude of 4,250 meters above sea level. During the hike, you will have the opportunity to appreciate the fauna and flora of the area.
After visiting the lake, we will descend to Soraypampa and take our vehicle back to Mollepata, where we will enjoy a delicious lunch. Then, we will begin the return trip to the city of Cusco, where we will arrive at approximately 6:00 p.m.
At 4:30 a.m., we will pick you up at your respective hotel (near or within the historic center) to begin our exciting adventure. We will drive for 2.5 hours in our vehicle through the South Valley until we reach the village of Tintinco, where we will enjoy a delicious breakfast. Then, we will continue our journey to the start of the trail known as Quesyuno (at an altitude of 4,326 m / 14,189 ft), where you will receive the final details before beginning a hike of approximately 2 to 2.5 hours with a moderate climb.
Around 10:30 a.m., we will arrive at our destination, Vinicunca, also known as Rainbow Mountain (at an altitude of 5,020 m / 16,466 ft). Here you will have enough time to enjoy this unique landscape offered by the geography.
After our visit to the mountain of colors, we will return to the starting point, where our transportation will be waiting to take us back to the village of Tintinco. There we will enjoy a delicious buffet lunch and then, after a short rest, we will begin the return trip to Cusco, arriving at approximately 5:00–5:30 p.m.
At 9:00 p.m., you will be transported to the Cusco bus terminal to board the bus that leaves at 10:00 p.m. for Puno.
Continuing our adventure, we will arrive in Puno.
This day begins with pickup from the hotel and transfer to the Sillustani Archaeological Complex.
We will walk for approximately 40 minutes to see the different chullpas, or burial towers, of the pre-Inca and Inca cultures.
In the area, we will also see the beautiful Umayo Lagoon, and finally we will return to the city of Puno, arriving at approximately 5:00 p.m.
Pick up from the hotel at 7:30 a.m., then transfer to the port of embarkation where you will board a boat to the first island.
You will visit the beautiful island of Uros, learn about their customs, and see their beautiful weavings. Then we will continue to Amantani Island where we will enjoy a delicious local lunch.
We will continue our tour of Amantani Island and spend the night in a family home.
We will start the day with a traditional breakfast prepared by the host family. Then we will say goodbye and continue our journey by boat to the island of Taquile. During the trip, we will be able to enjoy the beautiful landscapes surrounding Lake Titicaca.
Once on the natural island of Taquile, we will walk to the top of the island, where we will have the opportunity to explore the village's craft markets and observe the different chullos (hats) made by the men of the island.
Before leaving the island, we will enjoy a lunch featuring one of the area's typical dishes, while taking in a spectacular view of Lake Titicaca.
After descending the 538 stone steps, we will head to the pier to take our boat back to the city of Puno, arriving at approximately 6:00 p.m.
The tour begins with pickup from your hotel and transfer to the bus terminal.
You will go through immigration and arrive in Copacabana, where we will head to our respective hotels to drop off our things and go on a city tour in the afternoon.
You will visit the sanctuary of the Virgin of Calendaría, craft centers, the market, and Calvario Hill or the viewpoint (optional) for 3 hours. Afterward, you will have lunch and the afternoon free to visit the city, then we will check into a hotel.
Overnight stay in Copacabana.
After breakfast, we will head to Moon Island, traveling by boat (shared service).
You will visit the temple of Iñak uyu, or Temple of the Virgins of the Sun. After learning about its history, we will continue on to Sun Island, where you will see the temple of Pillkokaina and take a walk of approximately 45 minutes.
We will arrive at the village of Yumani, where we will find the fountain of eternal youth, the Inca stairway, gardens, Inca terraces, a monument to the first Incas, and ceremonial portals. After taking pictures and breathing in the fresh air, we will have lunch and finally return to Copacabana.
Our tour ends at approximately 5:00 p.m.
Departure from Copacabana at 6:00 p.m. bound for La Paz. We will arrive in Copacabana at approximately 10:00 p.m.
Overnight stay in La Paz.
We will pick you up from your hotel between 8:00 and 9:00 a.m., then travel by shared transport to the Tiwanaku monument, known worldwide as the greatest example of the degree of perfection achieved by the country's culture.
The trip from La Paz takes about two hours. You will visit the conventional museum and interpretation center, the archaeological ceremonial center, the semi-subterranean temple, the Kalasasaya temple, the Gate of the Sun, the Ponce and Fraile monoliths, the astronomical temples, the lithic museum where one of the most important sculptures, the Bennett monolith or “Pacha Mama,” is located.
To conclude our visit, we will enter the craft center and then return to the city of La Paz at approximately 4:00 p.m.
In the evening, you will board a tourist bus (sleeper bus) from La Paz to Uyuni. This trip takes approximately 10 hours.
Pick-up from the terminal and transfer to a café where you can enjoy a leisurely breakfast.
The tour begins with pick-up at the café at 10:30 a.m. Our first stop will be the Train Cemetery, known as the largest railway cemetery in the world. We will then continue through Colchani to enter the salt flats.
On the way, we will make several stops to see salt extraction, salt flats, and visit the Playa Blanca Salt Hotel, which currently functions as a museum.
Then, the incredible salt flat awaits us. In the middle of the salt flat, we will see Incawasi Island, where we will find large cacti and fossils. Finally, we will pass by the popular Dakar monument.
To top it off, we will enjoy a beautiful sunset reflected in the water (depending on the season, we may be able to see this effect).
Overnight stay in a hostel.
Our day will begin at 8:00 a.m. We will head to the Chiguana Salt Flat, a small salt flat located between volcanoes, and then continue on to the Ollague Volcano Viewpoint at 5,600 meters above sea level.
Then we will make a short visit to several lagoons where we can observe some flamingos. We will stop for lunch and then visit the Stone Tree, an interesting wind-formed rock formation.
The tour will continue to Laguna Colorada, whose beautiful color is due to the algae found there. At the end of the excursion, we will spend the night at our hostel.
We will start the day very early at 5:00 a.m. to watch the sunrise over the geysers, then we will go to the hot springs to relax our bodies.
We will have lunch en route and make our way to the Dali Desert where we will see interesting rock formations. Continuing on, we will pass by the green lagoon, and at the foot of the volcano Licancabur, we will see the Valley of Rocks and finally return to the town of Uyuni around 7:00 p.m.
Depending on your flight or bus departure time, our transportation will pick you up at your hotel and take you to the airport or bus terminal.
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