Experience with local family in Puno 7-Days from Cusco: Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu and Lake Titicaca

Cusco

Provide your flight information for airport pickup. Welcome to the imperial Inca capital of Cusco, also known as the cultural capital of Peru! Upon arrival at Cusco airport, our team will be waiting for you with a sign with the name of the main traveler. We will transfer you to your hotel so you can check in, drop off your luggage and freshen up. You will enjoy some time to rest before heading to a restaurant for lunch. After eating, and once you are ready, you will have the option to rest or participate in an optional city tour.

(Optional city tour)

2:00 PM. The tour begins with pickup from the hotel in the historic center of Cusco. The first place to visit will be the famous Coricancha (Temple of the Sun) where we can appreciate the mix between Inca constructions (with its perfectly polished stone walls) and Spanish (the church built on the Inca walls). Once the visit to Coricancha is over, we will head out of the city towards Sacsayhuamán without first stopping at the Cristo Blanco viewpoint (panoramic viewpoint of the entire city). This is where we will be able to see huge blocks of stone weighing up to 40 tons perfectly placed one on top of the other. . Our guide will explain to us the importance of this place before the arrival of the Spanish and during the colony since this place witnessed one of the greatest battles between the Incas and the Spanish. We will continue towards the Qenqo (labyrinth) sector that bears this name for its paths that give the impression of being inside a labyrinth. Here the most important place will be an ancient ceremonial table that owes its importance to the fact that this place was probably the last resting place or resting place of Pachacutec. We will continue on our tourist bus to Puca Pucara (red fortress) which was an important control center for people who wanted to enter the city of Cusco in Inca times, given the importance of the city, which was sacred, all travelers had to first purify themselves. of body and soul which they could do in Tambomachay, the last place we will visit where you can still appreciate the skill and knowledge in hydraulic engineering achieved by the Incas.

Cusco

07:45 AM. After breakfast at your hotel in Cusco, we will pick you up and go to visit part of the beautiful Sacred Valley of the Incas, its beautiful views, its people, the artisan markets and the incredible archaeological centers. that make this tour an unforgettable place.

Chinchero

08:30 AM. After driving 45 minutes from Cusco we will find the traditional town of Chinchero, we will visit a local family, here they keep the weaving tradition alive. Their alpacas and guinea pigs will welcome you and you can feed them their breakfast. Plus, learn about their fascinating weaving techniques using natural ingredients to create stunning hand-made textiles.

Moray Archaeological Park

10:00 AM. Imagine the impressive Inca terraces and the beautiful Andes in the background. This view is simply stunning, the story behind it even more so. Your guide will teach you about the agricultural laboratory of the Incas and how they created different climate zones on these terraces. We will enjoy this place for approximately 1 hour.

Maras - Salt Mine

11:00 AM. Stand in front of thousands of salt ponds, still intact. Here you have the opportunity to take one of the most famous photographs of the Sacred Valley. Our guide will be happy to capture this moment for you. From here we continue our tour to enjoy a delicious lunch.

Urubamba – Colonial style Don Angel Restaurant

12:30 PM. Enjoy an extraordinary buffet lunch (with vegetarian options available) at one of the best restaurants in the Sacred Valley. You have the option of trying more than 50 Peruvian dishes including salads, soup, main dishes, and Peruvian desserts.

Ollantaytambo Archaeological Park

2:40 PM. Our last discovery of that day: The terraces and ruins of Ollantaytambo. This place was highly protected since it was the entrance to the road to Machu Picchu. Therefore, many things happened here during the Spanish invasion. We will then take you to the station to board the selected train. This 1:45 minute train ride will allow you to see incredible views of mountainous terrain before seeing Machu Picchu.

Aguas Calientes

18:10 PM. You will arrive in Aguas Calientes (town of Machu Picchu) at the exit door of the train station we will be waiting to take you to your hotel where you will spend the night. Get settled in your hotel. After check -in, you have the afternoon free at your own expense.

Historic sanctuary of Machu Picchu

07:00 AM. After having our breakfast at the hotel, we will transfer with our guide to the bus station. This bus will take us to the main door of the Historical Sanctuary of Machu Picchu where we will begin our unforgettable experience. Your expert guide will accompany you through the main streets of these incredible ruins. Stroll through the city squares and climb the delicately carved stone stairs. Esoteric wisdom supports Machu Picchu as the new spiritual center of the world. There will be time to be alone and fully embrace this magnificent wonder of the world, letting this once-in-a-lifetime experience take hold. After finishing the visit, we will take the bus back to Aguas Calientes where you will have time for lunch (not included).

14:00pm At the time indicated on your ticket, we will board the train that will not take you to the Ollantaytambo train station.

Ollantaytambo

Upon arrival at the train station in Ollantaytambo, our transportation will be waiting to take you back to your hotel in Cusco. Estimated arrival time 18:30pm

Cusco

06:30 AM. After breakfast at your hotel in Cusco, you will be taken to the bus station for a guided bus tour en route to Puno from Cusco, with drinks included and an English-speaking guide. You will stop along the way at Andahuaylillas "The Sistine Chapel", Raqchi Archaeological Park , in Sicuani for lunch included, La Raya (the border between Cusco and Puno) and Pucara.

Puno

17:00 PM. Upon arrival in Puno, a representative will assist you and give you a complete overview of Puno while taking you to your hotel.

Fist

07:30 AM. After breakfast at your hotel, have a convenient pick-up to transfer you to the main port in Puno, relax during a panoramic drive parallel to the sparkling Lake Titicaca. Board a motor boat and set sail for the Uros Islands, floating man-made islands made entirely of reeds. Enjoy a warm welcome from friendly locals, who will show you around their rustic homes while your expert guide explains the fascinating history of the islands; Originally built as a defense mechanism, the islands were designed with flexible reeds to move easily during attack. Learn about the logistical problems of rotting reed foundations, then return to the ship for the next leg of your journey.

Titicaca lake

Disembark on the island of Taquile, a place that has avoided the metropolitan development of the modern world; Women still wear traditionally woven clothing and handcrafted treasures are created using ancient methods. Learn about gender role reversals and enjoy a light traditional lunch inspired by regional recipes. After your culturally enriching exploration, return to the ship.

Afterwards, enjoy spending the night with a host family and the opportunity to learn about life on the islands.

Titicaca lake

Spend the morning with host families and then depart after lunch. Enjoy the best views from the speedboat on the way back.

Sillustani | Optional tour

A popular optional activity in Puno is visiting the spectacular chullpas (funerary towers) of Sillustani , a pre-Inca archaeological site just a short drive away.

Kayaking on Lake Titicaca | Optional tour

Immerse yourself in the waters of the highest navigable body of water in the world, Lake Titicaca, and paddle on one of the islands of Lake Titicaca. Get a glimpse of local island life before returning across the lake to Puno.

Fist

Option 1: After breakfast, depending on the departure time of your flight, we will pick you up from your hotel and take you to the Juliaca airport (Jul) (located just an hour's drive from the city of Puno) to take your flight back to Lima, or other destinations.

Option 2: We will take you to the bus station to take a bus that will take you back to Cusco. (Bus ticket not included) (we help you buy it)

Option 3: We will take you to the bus station to take a bus that will take you to Bolivia – La Paz (Bus ticket not included) (book it in advance)