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Machu Picchu is consistently the #1 travel destination in the world, why? The answer is simple: the experience is fascinating and unique.
You're not just driving up to the overlook, getting out of the car, and taking some pictures; you are traveling deep into South America, into the heart of the Andes. Stumbling upon the lost city of the Incas is only part of the journey.
Planning a trip to Machu Picchu is a dream for many people, but the planning can be a bit overwhelming. We've created some sample itineraries to give you a starting point for planning, and we're here to help with whatever you need. From booking hotels or airport transfers, let FLY CUSCO PERU TRAVEL AGENCY take care of all your logistics. They cover routes we've found to work particularly well and feature some of our favorite places to stay.
The former capital of the mighty Inca empire, the Peruvian city of Cusco, is a fabulous base from which to explore fascinating archaeological and historical sites, as well as enjoy time in nature. While the city has much to be proud of, much of the area's charm can be found beyond the city limits.
Here are some of the best day trips to do from Cusco for a fabulous Peruvian adventure.
9D - 8N
US$1300
Lima/Cusco
Start / End:
Adventure/Cultural
Travel Style:
Accommodation:
Easy
Activity level:
2-15
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Enjoy the best of Peru during this round-trip tour that begins in beautiful Lima and ends with a drop-off at the Puno – Juliaca airport. Spend nine memorable days in this stunning country, visiting charming colonial cities, learning about the legacy of ancient civilizations, and exploring some of Peru’s most spectacular scenery. Meet the descendants of the Incas and the camelids of the Andes. Discover the Sacred Valley of the Incas, observe the shadows of the past that surround the islands of Lake Titicaca. Then, enjoy a pilgrimage to the peaks of the Andes to tour the magnificent citadel of Machu Picchu.
SEE HOW IT IS
THE MOST OUTSTANDING:
QUICK ITINERARY
Welcome to the city of Lima!, also known as the cultural capital of Peru! Upon arrival at the Lima airport we will wait for you with a sign with the name of the main traveler, we will take you to your hotel to register, leave your luggage and freshen up. You will have some time to rest before finding a place for lunch or dinner.
After lunch, and once you are ready, you will be able to choose whether to rest or take a tour of the city.
After breakfast we will pick you up to start the City tour that will last approximately 2 and a half hours. We begin our tour with a panoramic view of the “Huaca Pucllana”, a magnificent ceremonial and archaeological center built in the IV century AD and considered a “Sacred Town” by the Incas. We visit the Historic Center of Lima, where you will appreciate more than fifty monuments and colonial buildings, highlighting the Paseo de la República, the Plaza San Martín, the Plaza Mayor, the Government Palace, the Archbishop’s Palace, the Cathedral Basilica, the Municipal Palace among others. The viceroyalty of Peru was the most important in the Spanish Empire and Lima was its capital.
Next we visit the monumental complex of San Francisco, which constitutes the largest sample of colonial religious art in America. The visit to its underground crypts known as “Catacombs” stands out. Finally we will visit contemporary Lima, we will take a walk through the most traditional residential areas of Lima, El Olivar de San Isidro, Miraflores and Larcomar. After having had a wonderful day, you choose to end the tour at your hotel or simply continue enjoying Lima on your own.
After breakfast at your hotel in Lima, our private transport will take you to the Lima airport to take your flight to Cusco. Take the flight from – Lima – Cusco.
Upon arrival at the Cusco airport, our guide will meet you and transfer you to your hotel in our private transportation. After check-in, our guide will brief you and provide general information about the city. After check in at the hotel you have the afternoon free to walk around the city on your own
Cusco
After having breakfast at your hotel, our guide will pick you up in the lobby of your hotel between 7:30 and 7:45 in our transport and will take you from Cusco.
Awana Kancha
Here we will stop for about 15 minutes, the purpose is to learn about the textiles and the weaving process. We can appreciate different species of Llamas, Alpacas, Vicuñas and take photos of them too.
Taray Viewpoint
From this viewpoint, we will have time to capture the best classic photos of the Sacred Valley with its famous terraces along the Urubamba River.
Pisac
We will take you to the Inca site of Pisac to enjoy stunning views of the valley. Here you will be able to appreciate temples, residences, altars, canals and learn everything about Inca agricultural methods from our expert guides.
Pisac Market
We will visit a traditional market in the Town of Pisac and interact with the local people and buy some local souvenirs. the Pisac Market is very famous and very visited since we can learn about ceramics, jewelry and textiles.
Urubamba
Here in Urubamba we will stop for Lunch (Not included), most of the restaurants here offer Buffet Lunch.
Ollantaytambo Archaeological Park
After lunch, we will continue our trip to Ollantaytambo where we will visit this amazing Inca site, which is an area of important Inca constructions, built during the Inca times. It is an extraordinary Inca citadel where we will find an amazing rock formation that represents the Inca god Wiracocha.
Ollantaytambo
Finally, at 4:00 p.m. we will take you to the train station located in the same town of Ollantaytambo and you will board the train that will take you to Aguas Calientes (town of Machupicchu). This train trip will allow you to appreciate the fascinating landscape along the sacred Vilcanota River
Aguas Calientes
We will arrive in Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu town) at 5:50 p.m. and we will leave you at the hotel to spend the night.
Enjoy your breakfast without rushing, your guide will pick you up at 9:00 am. Together with your guide board the buses that leave for Machu Picchu. This means you’ll beat the huge crowds and be able to enjoy the complex in peace as the sun rises and casts a stunning orange glow on the massive stones. (Optional, you will have to get up early to see the sunrise in Machu Picchu or continue resting a little more).
Together with your guide, board the bus for a 30-minute tour before arriving at the entrance gate of Machu Picchu. Feel the powerful energy of this fantastic archaeological site as soon as you enter. You will feel the happiness of observing how the golden light of the sun gradually covers all the corners of Machu Picchu. Discover all its secrets and mysteries during a guided tour where you will also learn a lot about its history and the local flora and fauna. Our guide will take you for 2 hours through the most significant areas and then you will have some free time to explore Machu Picchu on your own. After having finished visiting Machu Picchu we will descend to Aguas Calientes.
In Aguas Calientes you will find a place to have lunch and then you will have free time to enjoy this charming town. We recommend that you take a dip in the medicinal waters of Aguas Calientes.
Aguas Calientes
A delicious breakfast at the hotel is followed by a relaxing morning at leisure. Make your last visit to the small town of Aguas Calientes before taking the train back to Cusco. You can visit Machu Picchu for the second time (optional extra payment) At the indicated time take the return train to the Ollantaytambo station. From here you will be transferred to your hotel in Cusco.
Cusco
Around 7:20 p.m., have dinner at the best restaurant, off the beaten path in the heart of the city. With typical dances and live music from the area.
After breakfast, you will be taken to the bus station for a guided bus tour en route to Puno from Cusco, including drinks and lunch plus an English-speaking guide. Stop along the way at Andahuaylillas “The Sistine Chapel”, Raqchi, Sicuani (lunch), La Raya (the border between Cusco and Puno) and Pucara. Upon arrival in Puno our staff will take you in a private transport to your hotel in Puno.
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the port of Puno, where a boat takes you to the floating islands of the Uros. The Uros are an ancient society that inhabits a series of artificial islands built with totora reeds, which grow in the lake. The islands are built by weaving thick reeds, forming a natural layer. The locals build their houses, also made of cane, and cook outdoors to avoid possible fires. After an hour and a half of travel, continue your trip to Taquile. This island is Quechua-speaking, unlike the other islands in the lake where Aymara is spoken. The island was once part of the Inca Empire, and vestiges of that culture can still be seen in its structures. Once there, receive a brief explanation and witness a cultural demonstration. After lunch, start the return to Puno.
Option 1: After breakfast, at the indicated time of your flight we will pick you up from your hotel and take you to the Juliaca airport (JUL) (located just one hour by car from the city of Puno) for your return flight to Lima or other destination.
Option 2: We will take you to the bus station to take a bus that will take you back to Cusco.
Quality and safety service
Accommodation
Lima: Casa Andina Premium Lima, Ibis Styles Lima Benavides Miraflores o similar
Cusco: Munay wasi, san Agustín Internacional, casa Andina, Hotel Márquez o similar
Aguas calientes: Inti Punku Machupicchu hotel & Suites, Hatun Samay, Gringos Bills Boutique hotel o similar
Puno: Casa Andina, Intiqa hotel, Tierra viva o similar
Foods
Transportation
Permits and Tickets
We recommend that you do this many months in advance. You must make the reservation at least 30 days in advance. Since the spaces in Machu Picchu run out quickly. This will depend on booking the best hotels on this tour, hotels are always guaranteed when they are available. With a lot of time in advance we guarantee the hotels that we know are better in terms of quality of service, style, infrastructure and details in the interiors of each room.
How to book the SPECIAL PERU 9 DAYS, CUSCO, MACHU PICCHU PUNO LAKE TITICACA AND PUNO FROM LIMA with FLY CUSCO PERU?
To book the 9 days special tour with us, we will need a deposit of $1000 per person. Once we receive your deposit, we will send you a confirmation of your trip and the reservation form to complete. Here you have all the information that has to be filled in the form.
Do I need to make a deposit to guarantee my reservation?
Yes, no reservation will be guaranteed unless you have made a deposit payment of 1000 per person through our 2 payment methods mentioned in our Book Now form
What happens to the outstanding balance?
The outstanding balance can be given in cash after settling in your hotel in Lima, it can be in dollars or soles, and if you prefer to use PayPal or pay link (6% service fee applies). Also, you can pay us only with a Visa credit card at our payment machine (POS). (5% service fee applies). Let us know which of the payment methods is your preference.
NOTE: Payment must be made the day of your arrival in Lima.
The tour must be paid in full no later than 7:00 pm on the day of your arrival (usually after the briefing).
What is the best time to do the excursion?
Peru is a very large country with many different climates, for this reason it would be very difficult to define a good time to visit different places. However, we consider that the best season is from April to December. From January to May it is rainy season in Cusco in the rest of the country it is sunny – summer.
Where will the Information session take place?
Our representative will wait for you at the Lima – Peru airport, while we take you to your hotel we will give you an overview of what you can expect on this 9-day tour. Or if you prefer, in the hotel lobby once the check-in is done and you are comfortable.
What do I have to bring?
What to bring: Well-charged cameras, sunglasses, comfortable clothes and shoes, hat, sunscreen, repellent, extra power battery, jacket, small backpack with enough clothes for daily changes. It is your choice.
PRICE: US$ 1300 per person
PRE-PAYMENT: US$ 1000 per person
BALANCE: US$ 300 (commonly paid in Lima after the briefing)
Please note that PayPal charges a 5% fee, which we ask the customer to cover as it is due to the use of their service. This tax is for online deposits only.
This small group tour is guaranteed to operate with only two guests.
We like to think that we do tours a little differently than our competitors. We are up to our clients and we guarantee that we comply 100% with our prices and our departure dates in all our trips.
Huayna Picchu Mountain:
Huayna Picchu is the mountain that is next to Machu Picchu. It is a 45 minute hike to the top. Note that going back down is quite steep. So if you are afraid of heights this may not be a hike you will enjoy. You would do this after your Machu Picchu tour and there is an additional fee. Arrangements must be made at least a month or two in advance due to popularity.
You can access this service for an additional payment of US$ 60.00 per person.
SEE HOW IT IS
THE MOST OUTSTANDING:
QUICK ITINERARY
Welcome to the city of Lima!, also known as the cultural capital of Peru! Upon arrival at the Lima airport we will wait for you with a sign with the name of the main traveler, we will take you to your hotel to register, leave your luggage and freshen up. You will have some time to rest before finding a place for lunch or dinner.
After lunch, and once you are ready, you will be able to choose whether to rest or take a tour of the city.
After breakfast we will pick you up to start the City tour that will last approximately 2 and a half hours. We begin our tour with a panoramic view of the “Huaca Pucllana”, a magnificent ceremonial and archaeological center built in the IV century AD and considered a “Sacred Town” by the Incas. We visit the Historic Center of Lima, where you will appreciate more than fifty monuments and colonial buildings, highlighting the Paseo de la República, the Plaza San Martín, the Plaza Mayor, the Government Palace, the Archbishop’s Palace, the Cathedral Basilica, the Municipal Palace among others. The viceroyalty of Peru was the most important in the Spanish Empire and Lima was its capital.
Next we visit the monumental complex of San Francisco, which constitutes the largest sample of colonial religious art in America. The visit to its underground crypts known as “Catacombs” stands out. Finally we will visit contemporary Lima, we will take a walk through the most traditional residential areas of Lima, El Olivar de San Isidro, Miraflores and Larcomar. After having had a wonderful day, you choose to end the tour at your hotel or simply continue enjoying Lima on your own.
After breakfast at your hotel in Lima, our private transport will take you to the Lima airport to take your flight to Cusco. Take the flight from – Lima – Cusco.
Upon arrival at the Cusco airport, our guide will meet you and transfer you to your hotel in our private transportation. After check-in, our guide will brief you and provide general information about the city. After check in at the hotel you have the afternoon free to walk around the city on your own
Cusco
After having breakfast at your hotel, our guide will pick you up in the lobby of your hotel between 7:30 and 7:45 in our transport and will take you from Cusco.
Awana Kancha
Here we will stop for about 15 minutes, the purpose is to learn about the textiles and the weaving process. We can appreciate different species of Llamas, Alpacas, Vicuñas and take photos of them too.
Taray Viewpoint
From this viewpoint, we will have time to capture the best classic photos of the Sacred Valley with its famous terraces along the Urubamba River.
Pisac
We will take you to the Inca site of Pisac to enjoy stunning views of the valley. Here you will be able to appreciate temples, residences, altars, canals and learn everything about Inca agricultural methods from our expert guides.
Pisac Market
We will visit a traditional market in the Town of Pisac and interact with the local people and buy some local souvenirs. the Pisac Market is very famous and very visited since we can learn about ceramics, jewelry and textiles.
Urubamba
Here in Urubamba we will stop for Lunch (Not included), most of the restaurants here offer Buffet Lunch.
Ollantaytambo Archaeological Park
After lunch, we will continue our trip to Ollantaytambo where we will visit this amazing Inca site, which is an area of important Inca constructions, built during the Inca times. It is an extraordinary Inca citadel where we will find an amazing rock formation that represents the Inca god Wiracocha.
Ollantaytambo
Finally, at 4:00 p.m. we will take you to the train station located in the same town of Ollantaytambo and you will board the train that will take you to Aguas Calientes (town of Machupicchu). This train trip will allow you to appreciate the fascinating landscape along the sacred Vilcanota River
Aguas Calientes
We will arrive in Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu town) at 5:50 p.m. and we will leave you at the hotel to spend the night.
Enjoy your breakfast without rushing, your guide will pick you up at 9:00 am. Together with your guide board the buses that leave for Machu Picchu. This means you’ll beat the huge crowds and be able to enjoy the complex in peace as the sun rises and casts a stunning orange glow on the massive stones. (Optional, you will have to get up early to see the sunrise in Machu Picchu or continue resting a little more).
Together with your guide, board the bus for a 30-minute tour before arriving at the entrance gate of Machu Picchu. Feel the powerful energy of this fantastic archaeological site as soon as you enter. You will feel the happiness of observing how the golden light of the sun gradually covers all the corners of Machu Picchu. Discover all its secrets and mysteries during a guided tour where you will also learn a lot about its history and the local flora and fauna. Our guide will take you for 2 hours through the most significant areas and then you will have some free time to explore Machu Picchu on your own. After having finished visiting Machu Picchu we will descend to Aguas Calientes.
In Aguas Calientes you will find a place to have lunch and then you will have free time to enjoy this charming town. We recommend that you take a dip in the medicinal waters of Aguas Calientes.
Aguas Calientes
A delicious breakfast at the hotel is followed by a relaxing morning at leisure. Make your last visit to the small town of Aguas Calientes before taking the train back to Cusco. You can visit Machu Picchu for the second time (optional extra payment) At the indicated time take the return train to the Ollantaytambo station. From here you will be transferred to your hotel in Cusco.
Cusco
Around 7:20 p.m., have dinner at the best restaurant, off the beaten path in the heart of the city. With typical dances and live music from the area.
After breakfast, you will be taken to the bus station for a guided bus tour en route to Puno from Cusco, including drinks and lunch plus an English-speaking guide. Stop along the way at Andahuaylillas “The Sistine Chapel”, Raqchi, Sicuani (lunch), La Raya (the border between Cusco and Puno) and Pucara. Upon arrival in Puno our staff will take you in a private transport to your hotel in Puno.
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the port of Puno, where a boat takes you to the floating islands of the Uros. The Uros are an ancient society that inhabits a series of artificial islands built with totora reeds, which grow in the lake. The islands are built by weaving thick reeds, forming a natural layer. The locals build their houses, also made of cane, and cook outdoors to avoid possible fires. After an hour and a half of travel, continue your trip to Taquile. This island is Quechua-speaking, unlike the other islands in the lake where Aymara is spoken. The island was once part of the Inca Empire, and vestiges of that culture can still be seen in its structures. Once there, receive a brief explanation and witness a cultural demonstration. After lunch, start the return to Puno.
Option 1: After breakfast, at the indicated time of your flight we will pick you up from your hotel and take you to the Juliaca airport (JUL) (located just one hour by car from the city of Puno) for your return flight to Lima or other destination.
Option 2: We will take you to the bus station to take a bus that will take you back to Cusco.
Quality and safety service
Accommodation
Lima: Casa Andina Premium Lima, Ibis Styles Lima Benavides Miraflores o similar
Cusco: Munay wasi, san Agustín Internacional, casa Andina, Hotel Márquez o similar
Aguas calientes: Inti Punku Machupicchu hotel & Suites, Hatun Samay, Gringos Bills Boutique hotel o similar
Puno: Casa Andina, Intiqa hotel, Tierra viva o similar
Foods
Transportation
Permits and Tickets
We recommend that you do this many months in advance. You must make the reservation at least 30 days in advance. Since the spaces in Machu Picchu run out quickly. This will depend on booking the best hotels on this tour, hotels are always guaranteed when they are available. With a lot of time in advance we guarantee the hotels that we know are better in terms of quality of service, style, infrastructure and details in the interiors of each room.
How to book the SPECIAL PERU 9 DAYS, CUSCO, MACHU PICCHU PUNO LAKE TITICACA AND PUNO FROM LIMA with FLY CUSCO PERU?
To book the 9 days special tour with us, we will need a deposit of $1000 per person. Once we receive your deposit, we will send you a confirmation of your trip and the reservation form to complete. Here you have all the information that has to be filled in the form.
Do I need to make a deposit to guarantee my reservation?
Yes, no reservation will be guaranteed unless you have made a deposit payment of 1000 per person through our 2 payment methods mentioned in our Book Now form
What happens to the outstanding balance?
The outstanding balance can be given in cash after settling in your hotel in Lima, it can be in dollars or soles, and if you prefer to use PayPal or pay link (6% service fee applies). Also, you can pay us only with a Visa credit card at our payment machine (POS). (5% service fee applies). Let us know which of the payment methods is your preference.
NOTE: Payment must be made the day of your arrival in Lima.
The tour must be paid in full no later than 7:00 pm on the day of your arrival (usually after the briefing).
What is the best time to do the excursion?
Peru is a very large country with many different climates, for this reason it would be very difficult to define a good time to visit different places. However, we consider that the best season is from April to December. From January to May it is rainy season in Cusco in the rest of the country it is sunny – summer.
Where will the Information session take place?
Our representative will wait for you at the Lima – Peru airport, while we take you to your hotel we will give you an overview of what you can expect on this 9-day tour. Or if you prefer, in the hotel lobby once the check-in is done and you are comfortable.
What do I have to bring?
What to bring: Well-charged cameras, sunglasses, comfortable clothes and shoes, hat, sunscreen, repellent, extra power battery, jacket, small backpack with enough clothes for daily changes. It is your choice.
PRICE: US$ 1300 per person
PRE-PAYMENT: US$ 1000 per person
BALANCE: US$ 300 (commonly paid in Lima after the briefing)
Please note that PayPal charges a 5% fee, which we ask the customer to cover as it is due to the use of their service. This tax is for online deposits only.
This small group tour is guaranteed to operate with only two guests.
We like to think that we do tours a little differently than our competitors. We are up to our clients and we guarantee that we comply 100% with our prices and our departure dates in all our trips.
Huayna Picchu Mountain:
Huayna Picchu is the mountain that is next to Machu Picchu. It is a 45 minute hike to the top. Note that going back down is quite steep. So if you are afraid of heights this may not be a hike you will enjoy. You would do this after your Machu Picchu tour and there is an additional fee. Arrangements must be made at least a month or two in advance due to popularity.
You can access this service for an additional payment of US$ 60.00 per person.
From: USD 1300
Our 2-day tour of the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu with Fly Cusco Peru was an experience that exceeded all our expectations...
Travel as I want
October 08, 2023
Very good service and attention. Impeccable and very comfortable logistics. The company's guide was very knowledgeable and allowed me to observe many things that I would have missed if I had not gone with him...
David G
October 04, 2023
This experience has been unmatched, the service they gave us was more than great and professional and the guides, not to mention super good and professional, I always recommend this place, pure life!!...
Natho F
September 25, 2023
