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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$1200
Lima/Cusco
Start / End:
Adventure / Cultural
Travel Style:
Hotel
Accommodation:
Easy / Moderate
Activity Level:
2/15
Group Size:
Lima/Cusco
Start / End:
Adventure / Cultural
Travel Style:
Hotel
Accommodation:
Easy / Moderate
Activity Level:
2/15
Group Size:
In 8 days you will enjoy a Vacation in Peru where you will find fascinating cultures, captivating ruins and amazing landscapes. These Vacations will start in Lima the capital and we will travel south, spend a night in the most peculiar Lodge on Lake Titicaca, and sail on the highest lake in the world visiting local life closely. Finally, we will visit Cusco, prior to the preparation we will take a 360 ° panoramic train tour through the sacred valley before arriving at Machu Picchu one of the new seven wonders of the world.
SEE HOW IT IS
HIGHLIGHTS:
QUICK VIEW
Welcome to the city of Lima!, ¡also known as the cultural capital of Peru! Upon your arrival at the Lima airport we will wait for you with an ad with the name of the main traveler, we will take you to your hotel to check in, 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 city tour.
After breakfast, we pick you up to start the City tour which 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 4th 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, Plaza San Martín, 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 of the Spanish Empire and Lima was its capital.
Then we visit the monumental complex of San Francisco, which is the largest sample of colonial religious art in America. A 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 in San Isidro, Miraflores and Larcomar, after having had a wonderful day you choose to finish the tour at your hotel, or simply continue enjoying Lima on your own.
We will take you to the Lima airport to board your flight to Juliaca. Upon arrival at the Juliaca airport, our guide will meet you and transfer you to your hotel in our private transport and take you to the main port of Puno. Board our private boat that will take you to Uros Island where you will spend the night.
Choose between doing some activities during the afternoon, you can get on the totora boats and take the best pictures. Have one of the best sunsets over the highest navigable lake in the world.
After breakfast at your hotel, have a comfortable pick-up for transfer to the main port in Puno, relax during a panoramic drive alongside to the resplendent Lake Titicaca. Climb aboard a motor boat and set sail for the Uros Islands, man-made floating islands made entirely of reeds. Enjoy a warm welcome from the friendly locals, who will show you around their rustic homes while your knowledgeable 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 the attack. Learn about the logistical issues of rotten reed foundations, then return to the ship for the next leg of your journey.
Travel for around 30 minutes inside the 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 artisan 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 and venture back to your hotel in Puno.
After breakfast at the hotel, and at the agreed time, a transportation service will transfer you to the bus station, where a representative will help you take your bus to Cusco. Along the way, you will make several interesting stops. The first is the city of Pucará and the Pucará Lithic Museum. This was the first urban settlement on Lake Titicaca, established between 100 and 300 AD After a short rest at La Raya, the highest point of the journey between Puno and Cusco, at the dizzying altitude of 4,313 meters above sea level, the bus stops in Sicuani, where lunch is served (lunch included).
We then drive to Racchi, home to the Wiracocha Temple, an Inca site built in honor of a powerful Andean god. The rectangular construction has thatched roofs 20 meters from the ground; These are believed to be the tallest in the Inca Empire.
Later, visit Andahuaylillas, a town located about 40 kilometers from Cusco. The main attraction here is the local Church, known as the “Sistine Chapel of America” due to the high quality of art found within. The church was built during the 16th century on the remains of Wari. Then, a final 40-kilometer drive takes you to Cusco, today’s destination.
A representative will wait for you at the end of the tour, he will give general information about the city, and assistance in checking – in at the hotel. Have the afternoon free to walk around the city of Cusco.
After breakfast at your hotel in Urubamba. We pick you up at 7:45 am then we will go out to visit part of the beautiful Sacred Valley of the Incas, its beautiful views, its people, the craft markets and the incredible archaeological centers make this tour an unforgettable place.
Soon we will be on our way in our transport to Moray. You are sure to be amazed by the unique formation of the place that many compare to an amphitheater. However, it was actually a gigantic Inca agricultural laboratory. Your guide will share the history of the site, and you’ll have plenty of time to explore and take some photos.
Very close and combined with a trip to Moray the Maras salt flats are located,. It is only another 3km away and will surprise you once again with views that you have probably never seen before. The place has been producing salt since ancient times and there are more than 3,000 salt pools that are filled daily with groundwater. You will have at your disposal a surreal landscape to take the most incredible photographs with the salt flats in the foreground. Then we will enter further into the sacred valley until we reach Urubamba for our lunch.
After our lunch in Urubamba, we will take you to the train station located in Ollantaytambo 20 minutes away, we will board the 360° vista dome class train that will take us to Aguas Calientes (town of Machupicchu). This trip will allow you to see beautiful glaciers and snow-capped peaks, as well as fertile green valleys and Inca agricultural terraces on both sides of the valley. At the end of the train journey in Aguas Calientes 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 will have free time to relax this afternoon. You can relax in the hot springs of Aguas Calientes or walk through the small streets of this town.
We will wake you up very early so that you can enjoy your breakfast without rushing at 6:00 am. In this way, we can board one of the first buses that leave for Machu Picchu. This means that you will beat the big 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).
Along 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 Caliente.
In Aguas Calientes, you will find a place to have lunch and then you will board the train to Ollantaytambo. From there, you will travel to Cusco in our private transportation. We will leave you at the door of your accommodation in Cusco at approximately 18:10 PM.
Breakfast at the hotel. At the appropriate time we will pick you up to transfer you to the airport to board your return flight, thus concluding our tour.
Quality and safety service
Accommodation
Lima: Andean house Premium Lima, Ibis Útiles Lima Benavides Miraflores, similar
Lake Titicaca: Titicaca Lodge suite
Puno: Casa Andina standard Puno, Intiqa hotel, Tierra viva, similar
Cusco: Munay Wasi, San Agustín Internacional, Casa Andina classic, similar
Aguas calientes: Inti Punku Machupicchu hotel & Suites, Gringos Bills Boutique hotel, similar
Foods
Transportation
Permits and tickets
How to book the 9-day tour, Ideal Peru with FLY CUSCO PERU?
In order to book the 9 day tour with us, we will need a deposit of $700 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.
How long in advance should I make my reservation?
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 are quickly exhausted. This will depend on booking the best hotels on this tour, hotels are always guaranteed when they are available. With much 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.
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 700 per person through our 2 payment methods mentioned in our Book Now form. Important: None of the requested deposits include transaction fees.
What about 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 payment link (a service fee of 6% applies). Also, you can pay us only by Visa credit card at our payment machine (POS). (a 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 that 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 is the rainy season in Cusco in the rest of the country it is sunny – summer.
Where will the information session take place?
Our representative will meet you at the airport in Lima – Peru, 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 you have checked in and are comfortable.
What do I have to bring?
What to bring: original passport, 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.
Can I store my luggage when I travel to Machu Picchu?
Of course! During the trip to Machu Picchu, you can leave or store the things that you will not take to Machu Picchu in the hotel where you are staying. Most of these establishments have warehouses where they will store your things (at no extra cost). This day take a small backpack or suitcase with enough clothes to spend the night in Aguas Calientes.
PRICE: US$ 1200 per person
PRE-PAYMENT: US$ 700 per person
BALANCE: US$ 500 (commonly paid in Lima after the informative talk)
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 tour throughout Peru a little differently than our competitors. We stand by our clients and guarantee that we comply 100% with our prices and our departure dates on all our trips.
SEE HOW IT IS
HIGHLIGHTS:
QUICK VIEW
Welcome to the city of Lima!, ¡also known as the cultural capital of Peru! Upon your arrival at the Lima airport we will wait for you with an ad with the name of the main traveler, we will take you to your hotel to check in, 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 city tour.
After breakfast, we pick you up to start the City tour which 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 4th 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, Plaza San Martín, 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 of the Spanish Empire and Lima was its capital.
Then we visit the monumental complex of San Francisco, which is the largest sample of colonial religious art in America. A 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 in San Isidro, Miraflores and Larcomar, after having had a wonderful day you choose to finish the tour at your hotel, or simply continue enjoying Lima on your own.
We will take you to the Lima airport to board your flight to Juliaca. Upon arrival at the Juliaca airport, our guide will meet you and transfer you to your hotel in our private transport and take you to the main port of Puno. Board our private boat that will take you to Uros Island where you will spend the night.
Choose between doing some activities during the afternoon, you can get on the totora boats and take the best pictures. Have one of the best sunsets over the highest navigable lake in the world.
After breakfast at your hotel, have a comfortable pick-up for transfer to the main port in Puno, relax during a panoramic drive alongside to the resplendent Lake Titicaca. Climb aboard a motor boat and set sail for the Uros Islands, man-made floating islands made entirely of reeds. Enjoy a warm welcome from the friendly locals, who will show you around their rustic homes while your knowledgeable 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 the attack. Learn about the logistical issues of rotten reed foundations, then return to the ship for the next leg of your journey.
Travel for around 30 minutes inside the 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 artisan 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 and venture back to your hotel in Puno.
After breakfast at the hotel, and at the agreed time, a transportation service will transfer you to the bus station, where a representative will help you take your bus to Cusco. Along the way, you will make several interesting stops. The first is the city of Pucará and the Pucará Lithic Museum. This was the first urban settlement on Lake Titicaca, established between 100 and 300 AD After a short rest at La Raya, the highest point of the journey between Puno and Cusco, at the dizzying altitude of 4,313 meters above sea level, the bus stops in Sicuani, where lunch is served (lunch included).
We then drive to Racchi, home to the Wiracocha Temple, an Inca site built in honor of a powerful Andean god. The rectangular construction has thatched roofs 20 meters from the ground; These are believed to be the tallest in the Inca Empire.
Later, visit Andahuaylillas, a town located about 40 kilometers from Cusco. The main attraction here is the local Church, known as the “Sistine Chapel of America” due to the high quality of art found within. The church was built during the 16th century on the remains of Wari. Then, a final 40-kilometer drive takes you to Cusco, today’s destination.
A representative will wait for you at the end of the tour, he will give general information about the city, and assistance in checking – in at the hotel. Have the afternoon free to walk around the city of Cusco.
After breakfast at your hotel in Urubamba. We pick you up at 7:45 am then we will go out to visit part of the beautiful Sacred Valley of the Incas, its beautiful views, its people, the craft markets and the incredible archaeological centers make this tour an unforgettable place.
Soon we will be on our way in our transport to Moray. You are sure to be amazed by the unique formation of the place that many compare to an amphitheater. However, it was actually a gigantic Inca agricultural laboratory. Your guide will share the history of the site, and you’ll have plenty of time to explore and take some photos.
Very close and combined with a trip to Moray the Maras salt flats are located,. It is only another 3km away and will surprise you once again with views that you have probably never seen before. The place has been producing salt since ancient times and there are more than 3,000 salt pools that are filled daily with groundwater. You will have at your disposal a surreal landscape to take the most incredible photographs with the salt flats in the foreground. Then we will enter further into the sacred valley until we reach Urubamba for our lunch.
After our lunch in Urubamba, we will take you to the train station located in Ollantaytambo 20 minutes away, we will board the 360° vista dome class train that will take us to Aguas Calientes (town of Machupicchu). This trip will allow you to see beautiful glaciers and snow-capped peaks, as well as fertile green valleys and Inca agricultural terraces on both sides of the valley. At the end of the train journey in Aguas Calientes 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 will have free time to relax this afternoon. You can relax in the hot springs of Aguas Calientes or walk through the small streets of this town.
We will wake you up very early so that you can enjoy your breakfast without rushing at 6:00 am. In this way, we can board one of the first buses that leave for Machu Picchu. This means that you will beat the big 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).
Along 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 Caliente.
In Aguas Calientes, you will find a place to have lunch and then you will board the train to Ollantaytambo. From there, you will travel to Cusco in our private transportation. We will leave you at the door of your accommodation in Cusco at approximately 18:10 PM.
Breakfast at the hotel. At the appropriate time we will pick you up to transfer you to the airport to board your return flight, thus concluding our tour.
Quality and safety service
Accommodation
Lima: Andean house Premium Lima, Ibis Útiles Lima Benavides Miraflores, similar
Lake Titicaca: Titicaca Lodge suite
Puno: Casa Andina standard Puno, Intiqa hotel, Tierra viva, similar
Cusco: Munay Wasi, San Agustín Internacional, Casa Andina classic, similar
Aguas calientes: Inti Punku Machupicchu hotel & Suites, Gringos Bills Boutique hotel, similar
Foods
Transportation
Permits and tickets
How to book the 9-day tour, Ideal Peru with FLY CUSCO PERU?
In order to book the 9 day tour with us, we will need a deposit of $700 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.
How long in advance should I make my reservation?
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 are quickly exhausted. This will depend on booking the best hotels on this tour, hotels are always guaranteed when they are available. With much 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.
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 700 per person through our 2 payment methods mentioned in our Book Now form. Important: None of the requested deposits include transaction fees.
What about 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 payment link (a service fee of 6% applies). Also, you can pay us only by Visa credit card at our payment machine (POS). (a 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 that 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 is the rainy season in Cusco in the rest of the country it is sunny – summer.
Where will the information session take place?
Our representative will meet you at the airport in Lima – Peru, 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 you have checked in and are comfortable.
What do I have to bring?
What to bring: original passport, 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.
Can I store my luggage when I travel to Machu Picchu?
Of course! During the trip to Machu Picchu, you can leave or store the things that you will not take to Machu Picchu in the hotel where you are staying. Most of these establishments have warehouses where they will store your things (at no extra cost). This day take a small backpack or suitcase with enough clothes to spend the night in Aguas Calientes.
PRICE: US$ 1200 per person
PRE-PAYMENT: US$ 700 per person
BALANCE: US$ 500 (commonly paid in Lima after the informative talk)
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 tour throughout Peru a little differently than our competitors. We stand by our clients and guarantee that we comply 100% with our prices and our departure dates on all our trips.
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