Cusco – Puno “Route of the Sun” – 6 days/5 nights
Overview
An unforgettable 6-day, 5-night journey along the “Route of the Sun” awaits you, connecting the ancient magic of Cusco with the awe-inspiring beauty of Lake Titicaca in Puno. This trip combines Inca history, unique Andean landscapes, and the authentic living culture of the Peruvian highlands.
IMPORTANT NOTES
- Group Tours: Max. 16 people, adhering to all biosafety protocols.
- Each passenger must carry their identification document.
- All itineraries are subject to change.
- Train tickets and schedules are subject to availability.
- Date changes or cancellations are subject to penalties.
- Cancellations made within 48 hours of the tour are non-refundable.
Itinerary
- Morning: Arrival transfer (Airport – Hotel).
- 13:45: City Tour – Hotel pickup and guided visit to Qoricancha (Temple of the Sun) and four nearby ruins (Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Puca Pucara, and Tambomachay).
- Overnight stay in Cusco.
DAY 2: SACRED VALLEY OF THE INCAS
- 07:00: Hotel pickup to begin the tour; guided visits to the Pisac ruins and artisan market, the Ollantaytambo fortress, and the village of Chinchero. Lunch included at a tourist-class restaurant en route.
- Overnight stay in Cusco.
DAY 3: MACHU PICCHU
- Early morning (approx. 04:00–05:00): Ground transfer from your Cusco hotel to the Ollantaytambo or Poroy train station.
- Train journey (Voyager or Expedition service) enjoying the scenery along the Vilcanota River to Aguas Calientes.
- Upon arrival at the Aguas Calientes train station, you will be met by our guide and transferred by bus to the Machu Picchu Citadel.
- Once at Machu Picchu, we will join the group to begin a guided tour lasting approximately 2.5 hours. After the tour, we will return by bus to Aguas Calientes, where you will have free time for lunch on your own.
- Return train to Ollantaytambo and final transfer by vehicle to your hotel in Cusco.
- Overnight stay.
- 06:00: Departure transfer (Hotel to Bus Station).
- 06:45: Tourist bus with guided commentary en route – approx. 11 hours. Guided visits to the Church of Andahuaylillas (considered the "Sistine Chapel of the Americas"), Raqchi (Temple of Wiracocha), and the Pukara Lithic Museum (famous for the *Hatun Ñaqac* sculpture). Lunch included at a tourist-class restaurant. Entrance fees included.
- 17:30: Arrival transfer (Bus Station to Hotel).
- Hotel in Puno.
DAY 5: UROS AND TAQUILE
- 07:30: Full-day tour to Uros and Taquile (Speedboat). Visit the famous floating islands of Uros and Taquile to observe the lives of the people living on the *totora* reed islands. Lunch included.
- Overnight stay in Puno.
What does it include?
- Airport – Hotel – Airport transfers.
- 05 nights’ accommodation with breakfast included.
- 01 buffet lunch during the Sacred Valley tour.
- 01 lunch during the Route of the Sun tour.
- 01 lunch during the Uros & Taquile tour.
- Tourist transport and professional guide (Spanish and/or English) for all tours.
- Standard tourist train tickets (round trip).
- Bus tickets: Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Aguas Calientes.
- All entrance fees to sites visited (as detailed in the program).
- Tourist ticket for visiting 4 ruins.
What is not included?
- Meals not specified in the program
- Air or ground travel to/from Cusco
- Extras (tips, snacks, water).
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