Southern Treasures of Peru - 8 Days
Travel through southern Peru from Cusco and the Sacred Valley to Lake Titicaca. This eight-day itinerary combines Inca history, mountain scenery and time on the water, with visits to Machu Picchu, the Uros Reed Islands and Taquile Island. The route also includes Chinchero, Moray, the Maras salt pans, the South Valley sites of Pikillaqta, Raqchi and Andahuaylillas, plus the overland trip from Cusco to Puno along the Route of the Sun. The trip finishes with a transfer from Puno to Juliaca for your onward flight. It is a fully guided small-group tour with accommodation, selected meals, transport and entrance arrangements included as listed.
Key details
8 days
7 nights
Route
Peru
Tour type
Small groups
Available departures
Dates available
Tour style
Small groups
Duration
8 days
Destination
Cusco, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, Puno and Lake Titicaca, Peru
Highlights
- Small-group format
- Inca sites in Cusco and the Sacred Valley
- Machu Picchu visit with guided tour
- Lake Titicaca day on Uros and Taquile
- Overland journey on the Route of the Sun
Itinerary
- 1
Cusco
Arrival in Cusco
Arrive in Cusco and transfer to your hotel in the historic centre. The rest of the day is free to acclimatise to the altitude. In the evening, meet the group and review the days ahead. - 2
Ollantaytambo
Sacred Valley and Ollantaytambo
Travel through the Sacred Valley with visits to Chinchero, Moray and the Maras salt pans. Continue to Ollantaytambo for the night after time to take in the valley landscape and Inca remains along the way. - 3
Cusco
Machu Picchu and return to Cusco
Take the train and shuttle to Machu Picchu for a guided visit of the citadel. After the tour, return to Aguas Calientes and continue by rail and road back to Cusco for the night.
The itinerary is for reference and may vary by selected departure.
What's included
- 7 nights of accommodation in 3-star hotels
- English-speaking driver and guide throughout the tour
- 7 breakfasts and 4 lunches
- Entrance fees in Cusco
- Private guided tour and entrance ticket for Machu Picchu
- Uros and Taquile tours in group service
- All transportation and transfers
- Tourist bus to Puno
- Round-trip train to Machu Picchu
- Shuttle buses to Machu Picchu
What's not included
- International and domestic flights
- Travel insurance
- Entrance fees for Huayna Picchu, Machu Picchu Mountain or Huchuy Picchu
- Single supplement
- Meals not listed in the inclusions
- Tips and gratuities
Dates & availability
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Upcoming departures
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Flexibility
Flights, extra nights and private experiences can be added before confirmation.
Before you go
Your final itinerary, documents and local contacts will be available in My Kata.