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- Sacred Valley
- Machu Picchu
- Titicaca Lake
- Route of Sun
Feel the magic of the city of Cusco, knows the impressive Sacred Valley of the Incas, visit the enigmatic city of Machu Picchu, and sail through Lake Titicaca, the floating islands of the Uros, and the island of Taquile. Interact with the living ancient culture, and discover the magic that enshrouds the Andes and its cultures
Highlights
10 Day A Journey through the Best of Peru “Machupicchu, Cusco & Puno”
Best of Peru: Machu Picchu guided Tours & Taquile island. Through Cusco and Puno Tour feel the magic that reverberates in the sacred Inca city of Cusco. Certainly, pass through the stunning Sacred Valley of the Inca, interact with the living ancient culture, and arrive at the enigmatic city of Machu Picchu. Likewise, navigate Lake Titicaca through the floating inhabited islands of the Uros and the island of Taquile. Discover the magic that enshrouds the Andes and its cultures.
DAILY DEPARTURES GUARANTEED!!
DAY 1: CUSCO – INKA MUSEUM AND KORICANCHA
LODGING: Accommodation in Cusco Jungle Hotel*** or similar
DAY 2: SAQSAYHUAMAN – TEMPLE OF THE MOON – TRANSFER TO AGUAS CALIENTES
LODGING: Accommodation in Golden Sunrise Hotel*** or similar
DAY 3: MACHU PICCHU
LODGING: Accommodation in Cusco Jungle Hotel*** or similar
DAY 4: OLLANTAYTAMBO – MORAY
LODGING: Accommodation in Chinchero Hotel*** or similar
DAY 5: CHINCHERO (TEXTILE INTERPRETATION CENTER)
LODGING: Accommodation in Cusco Jungle Hotel*** or similar
DAY 6: ANIMAL SANCTUARY – PISAQ – PISAQ MARKET
LODGING: Accommodation in Cusco Jungle Hotel*** or similar
DAY 7: DEPARTURE TO PUNO (ROUTE OF THE SUN)
LODGING: Accommodation in Royal Inn Hotel*** or similar
DAY 8: UROS (FLOATING ISLANDS) – AMANTANI ISLAND
Lodging: Amantani Island (Homestay)
DAY 9: TAQUILE – PUNO
LODGING: Accommodation in Royal Inn Hotel*** or similar
DAY 10: DEPARTURE DATE FROM JULIACA -PUNO
Itinerary
DAY 1: CUSCO – INKA MUSEUM AND KORICANCHA
- This morning will be reserved for resting or free time. So, in the afternoon we will visit the Inka Museum, home of thousands of years of Andean culture.
- Continuing, we will move onto the temple of Qoricancha Cusco, the famous Sun Temple of Qosqo, which was and still remains the pinnacle of organization, architecture, and religion of Inka civilization.
- During, its construction they had already achieved the greatest advances of their time,
- Also, this temple may have been the exact representation of the center, or “Navel of the World” and therefore the center of the world, as dictated by the pre-hispanic Andean cosmovision.
LODGING: Accommodation in Cusco Jungle Hotel*** or similar
DAY 2: SAQSAYHUAMAN – TEMPLE OF THE MOON – TRANSFER TO AGUAS CALIENTES
- We will go early to the Fortress of Sacsayhuaman to visit the entire Archaeological Complex.
- Later, we will continue our trip to Qenqo or the Temple of the Moon.
- After that, in the afternoon we will go to Ollantaytambo.
- We will take the train to “Aguas Calientes” Machu Picchu.
- Finally, dinner and accommodation in Aguas Calientes.
LODGING: Accommodation in Golden Sunrise Hotel*** or similar
DAY 3: MACHU PICCHU
- Firstly, we will wake you up at around 5:00 am have to breakfast, and then take one of the first buses to Machu Picchu.
- So, our guide will give you a tour around Machu Picchu telling you about the history of Machu Picchu and the most important temples and altars.
- After that, you will have free time to explore the site on your own again or if you still have plenty of energy you should climb Huayna Picchu Mountain.
- Once you feel that you have seen every corner of Machupicchu you will take a bus down to the village of Aguas Calientes to have lunch.
- Usually, we take the bus at around 1:00 pm. The bus ride takes around 25 minutes and your guides will give you the ticket.
- Finally, you will get your train and bus tickets back to Cusco in the restaurant in Aguas Calientes.
LODGING: Accommodation in Cusco Jungle Hotel*** or similar
DAY 4: OLLANTAYTAMBO – MORAY
- Return to “living” Inka town of Ollantaytambo by train and continue by car to Moray, an ancient construction designed for agricultural investigations and studies of different crops in a range of altitudes.
- Consequently, here the many concentric “rings” of terraces produce a fine gradient of micro-climates.
- Likewise, the warmth of the lowest central ring slowly dissipates as the rings ascend outward and upward, creating reductions in temperatures until reaching the ground-level norm.
LODGING: Accommodation in Chinchero Hotel*** or similar
DAY 5: CHINCHERO (TEXTILE INTERPRETATION CENTER)
- Chinchero: the rainbow village, home of the ruins of the royal palace of the Inka Túpac Inca Yupanqui, a picturesque community located on a high plateau overlooking the many snowcapped peaks of the Cusco region.
- Similarly, here we can admire the well-preserved Inka walls of the main square as well as the many altars.
- Also, we visit the beautiful colonial church, unique for its interior artwork and imagery.
- Moving on, we will participate in a wonderful introduction and learning experience of the art of Andean textiles.
- As a result, in the afternoon we will become acquainted with the wisdom of Andean weavings as maintained since long before Inka times. Traditional food will be prepared for lunch here.
LODGING: Accommodation in Cusco Jungle Hotel*** or similar
DAY 6: ANIMAL SANCTUARY – PISAQ – PISAQ MARKET
- Travel to the Sacred Valley of the Inkas towards the town of Pisaq. We will stop on the way to visit the Cochahuasi animal sanctuary: here we may observe many of the native Andean species such as the puma, Andean cóndor, alpacas, and many more.
- Further en route, we will stop at a spectacular viewing location to observe the Urubamba river as it curves like a serpent through the mosaic-like agricultural lands.
- We will observe the construction design of the archaeological site of Pisaq, which many say portrays the profile of a condor. Likewise, a famous craft market.
- Subsequently, we will have free time to wander the market and interact with the many local artisans.
LODGING: Accommodation in Cusco Jungle Hotel*** or similar
DAY 7: DEPARTURE TO PUNO (ROUTE OF THE SUN)
- Firstly, in the morning we will depart from the bus terminal and head towards Puno. Above all, this is a special journey by bus which allows us to visit the many diverse locations along the way on the route of the sun.
- Andahuaylillas: (the Sistine Chapel of the Americas, this temple is one of the best examples of the fusion between Catholic and Andean religions)
- Raqchi: A Inka temple dedicated to the God Wiracocha, construction of monumental dimensions. This is the only known temple dedicated to the God Wiracocha, creator of the Universe.
- La Raya: Midway point on our journey and the highest point on the road – 4335 m.s.n.m. This is the geographic border between two cultures, the Quechua of Cusco and the Aymara of Puno.
- Pucara: This ceremonial center is one of the oldest and most important of the high plains, well known for its lithic structures and tombs.
LODGING: Accommodation in Royal Inn Hotel*** or similar
DAY 8: UROS (FLOATING ISLANDS) – AMANTANI ISLAND
- Firstly, we will visit the ancient culture of the Uros and step foot on their floating islands.
- The islanders will give us a presentation about their lifestyle upon their man-made islands, built using the Totora reed which grows among the shores of the lake.
- Likewise, we will learn about their existence on these small islands and how they have adapted to their conditions. Continuing across the lake, we will arrive at the island of Amantani.
- Here we will meet the Quechua families that will offer us a cozy home-stay style lodging and prepare us traditional food for lunch.
- After that, we will make the short ascent to the two hilltops of the island while observing the daily lifestyle of the local people.
- Consequently, a top of the island, we will visit two ancient pre-Inka temples, Pachatata and Pachamama (father & mother cosmos).
- In the evening after dinner, the community members will hold a small welcoming party for us.
Lodging: Amantani Island (Homestay)
DAY 9: TAQUILE – PUNO
- Firstly, after breakfast on Amantani, we will board the boat again to make the short trip to the neighboring island of Taquile.
- Subsequently, we will ascend the beautiful stone paths to the community, a small and quite shy population, not to mention very hard-working and wise, a culture full of art and tradition.
- Above all, Taquile’s’ people are cheerful and proud of their origin and culture, happy to share with us the beautiful atmosphere of island life upon the immense lake Titicaca.
LODGING: Accommodation in Royal Inn Hotel*** or similar
DAY 10: DEPARTURE DATE FROM JULIACA -PUNO
- So, a brief transfer from Puno to the neighboring city of Juliaca. (End the tour)
What´s Included
BEST OF PERU – TAQUILE ISLAND TOUR INCLUDED:
- 08 night’s accommodations (Based in Double occupation)
- 01 night at Amantani island with a homestay
- 09breakfasts.2 lunches.1 dinner
- Transportation.
- All transfers.
- Bus to Puno.
- Uros,Amantani,Takile tours.
- Turistic bus to Puno.
- Vistadome train to Machu Picchu (Round trip)
- tourist ticket
- Buses to Machu Picchu.
- All entrances in Cusco.
- Private guided tour in Machu Picchu.
- Entrances to Machu Picchu.
- Tour leader during the whole trip
NOT INCLUDED:
- International& intra flights.
- Single supplement 400 USD
- Meals where are not stated
- Gratitudes
- Huayna Picchu entrance fee.
- Route of the sun entrance fee
- Travel Insurance – you are strongly recommended to take out travel insurance for the duration of your trip.
PACKING LIST (Best of Peru – Machu Picchu guided tours):
- Original Passport
- ISIC card (if you are a student and want to qualify for the discount)
- Waterproof jacket/rain poncho
- Warm jacket
- T-shirts
- Comfortable Trousers
- Sun hat
- Sun cream (factor 35 or higher)
- Insect repellant
- Personal medication
- Camera and film
Why Choose Us
WHY CHOOSE WAMAN ADVENTURES?
Certainly, Waman Adventures is working continuously to become one of Peru’s most responsible tour operators. Ideally, we try to keep our groups to a limit of 8 people. Therefore, Since we entirely operate all of our treks, we have complete control over the quality of our service. So, We want to make sure that you have a great experience in all of our treks and tours like the Best of Peru – Taquile island & Machu Picchu guided tours.
Above all, It is also crucial that everyone involved in the operation of our services is appropriately treated and cared for, and that the benefits brought by tourism are shared throughout the Peruvian communities.
DEPARTURE:
- To clarify, any day that is best for you as long as we have a minimum of 02 trekkers for the Best of Peru – Taquile island & Machu Picchu guided tours.
- Also, find our travelers’ recommendations on TripAdvisor
GROUP SIZE:
- Above all, small Groups anywhere between 2 – 8 people, to keep your experience unique and assure personalized attention.
- Likewise, you can check our other tour packages Multi days
