Peru tour 8 Days

Early pick-up from airport to hotel (1-hour drive).

Upon arrival at Cusco Airport, our agency team will be waiting for you and will take you to your hotel. Once there, we recommend having a coca tea to prevent altitude sickness, relax, and have a light lunch before starting the city tour in Cusco.

At 13:00 pm, we will pick you up from your hotel and then proceed with the City tour in the city of Cusco. We will visit the Temple of the Sun – Qorikancha, the Plaza de Armas, main streets, San Pedro Market, and two archaeological complexes: the Inca fortress of Sacsayhuaman and the religious temple Qenqo, near the city of Cusco. The tour will end between 18:30 pm to 19:00 pm approximately, and you will be dropped off at your hotel.

At 7:30 am, your guide will pick you up from your hotel in Cusco. We will then travel by private minibus to the Sacred Valley of the Incas. During the journey, we will stop at strategic viewpoints to observe the Sacred Valley of the Incas and learn about its rich Inca history.

Later, we will arrive at the town of PISAQ and visit its typical crafts market. Then, we will head to the archaeological complex of PISAQ, where we will see impressive agricultural terraces covering the mountain and religious temples.

After the visit, we will travel to the town of URUBAMBA, where we will stop for lunch at a typical local Andean restaurant (this buffet lunch is not included in the tour, cost USD 20 per person). After recharging our energy, we will head to the town of OLLANTAYTAMBO, considered the living Inca town because people still live in Inca constructions.

Later, we will visit the archaeological complex of OLLANTAYTAMBO, where we will see agricultural terraces and ceremonial temples. Finally, we will take you to the train station to board the train to the town of Aguas Calientes, which takes 1 hour and 45 minutes. Along the way, we will appreciate the Urubamba Valley, snow-capped mountains, agricultural terraces, and remains of Inca constructions.

Upon arrival in Aguas Calientes (altitude of 2000 m/6000 feet), our staff will be waiting for you outside the main entrance of the train station and will take you to your hotel. Night at a hotel in Aguas Calientes.

We wake up, have breakfast, and head to the bus station in Aguas Calientes to take the bus to the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu. Once there, we will register and then start the 3-hour guided tour where we will visit important places such as agricultural terraces, temples, plazas, water fountains, and more.

After learning about the rich Inca history in Machu Picchu, you will have time to climb either Machu Picchu Mountain or Huayna Picchu (cost not included USD 70 per person). Finally, we will return by bus to Aguas Calientes for lunch and in the afternoon, take the train from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo then minibus to the hotel in Cusco. Night at hotel in Cusco.

Your tour guide will pick you up at 4:30 am from your hotel. We will take our private transportation and then travel to the town of Cusipata, which takes approximately 2 hours. Along the way, we will appreciate different villages and enjoy incredible views of the Andes.

Once there, we will enjoy a delicious breakfast and acquire necessary items to start the tour. After recharging our energy, we continue the journey for approximately 1 more hour until we reach the starting point. Once here, at an altitude of 3800 meters above sea level, we will begin to ascend gradually for approximately 1 h/30 minutes until we reach the Rainbow Mountain.

Along the way, we will observe glaciers, red mountains, rocky hills, and fauna such as llamas, alpacas, and birds. Once we reach the summit (5038 meters above sea level), we will enjoy stunning views of the Peruvian Andes. Finally, after enjoying the mountains and impressive views, we will return to the minibus to go to the restaurant for lunch and then return to the city of Cusco, arriving between 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm approximately.

Night at hotel in Cusco.

After having breakfast, we will pick you up from your hotel and take you to the tourist bus station. Then, you will travel along the route of the sun, which takes approximately 9 hours. During the journey, we will stop at attractive places with guided tours such as the religious temple of Andahuaylillas (known as the Sistine Chapel of Andahuaylillas), Inca temple of Raqchi, and around midday, we will stop by Sicuani where we will enjoy a buffet lunch.

After recharging our energies and resting, we continue the tour until we reach La Raya pass at an altitude of 4335 meters above sea level and the Inca – Aymara museum of Pucará. At each place, we will stop for a time of 20 to 40 minutes, where passengers can ask questions and take photos.

Finally, we will arrive at the city of Puno. Once there, our agency team will be waiting for you to take you to your hotel. Night at hotel in Puno.

After enjoying breakfast at your hotel, we will pick you up to take you to the port of Puno (Lake Titicaca), where you will board the motorized boat that will take you to the floating island of Uros. Once there, you will experience the customs of this island and can buy handicrafts.

Then, we continue our journey by boat and visit the island of Taquile, famous for its natural, archaeological, and ethnic beauty. Finally, we will return by motorized boat to the port of Puno, and later, you can also explore the city of Puno. Night at hotel in Puno.

After having breakfast at your hotel, you will be taken to the archaeological complex of Sillustani, which consists of well-preserved pre-Inca funerary towers, with a height of approximately 12 meters.

Finally, you will be taken to Juliaca airport, which is a 1-hour drive away. Once there, you will check-in and then take the return flight to Lima, which is a 1-hour journey.