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Essential Peru - independent tour9 day independent tour from £1975 including all flights, transfers and sightseeing
You will journey by train through magnificent scenery to the ruins of Machu Picchu and take a cruise on the azure waters of Lake Titicaca. You will also discover the unique floating reed islands of the Uros Indians and have a chance to walk around. There are many ways in which we can enhance your stay, for example we can upgrade some of your hotels, or if you prefer a different itinerary then we can tailor-make a full tour for you. See the best of Essential Peru - independent tour...
Flights Your flights are with either Iberia or KLM. Travel (1 night)
Overnight travel to Lima Lima (1 night) Day 1 On arrival in Lima you will be met and transferred to your chosen hotel for an overnight stay. Accommodation 1 night in Lima at either Casa Andina Lima (standard option) or Miraflores Park Hotel, Ocean View (deluxe option) Cuzco (1 night) Day 2 Accommodation 1 night in Cuzco at either Casa Andina Cuzco Plaza (standard option) or Monasterio Cuzco in a Deluxe Room (deluxe option) Meals BreakfastSacred Valley (1 night) Day 3 An early departure this morning for a scenic journey into the Sacred Valley. The first stop is made at the colourful Indian market at Pisac, where you will have the opportunity to wander around the stalls and experience the local atmosphere. After lunch at a traditional restaurant, travel to Ollantaytambo, a charming village surrounded by snow-capped mountains. The village has remained virtually unchanged since Inca times and is home to a remarkable stone fortress. There will be plenty of time to explore the fortress before checking into tonight’s hotel, where you can enjoy sensational views of the mountains. Accommodation 1 night in the Sacred Valley at either Pakaritampu Hotel (standard option) or Sol & Luna (deluxe option) Meals Breakfast + LunchMachu Picchu (1 night) Day 4 Accommodation 1 night in Machu Picchu at either Hatuchay Hotel (standard option) or Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge (deluxe option) Meals All mealsCuzco (1 night) Day 5 The morning is at leisure. You may want to return to the ruins for sunrise or browse through the colourful market stalls of Aguas Calientes before this afternoon’s train journey back to Ollantaytambo, followed by a road transfer to Cuzco. On arrival in the evening, you will be transferred to your hotel for the night. Accommodation 1 night in Cuzco at either Casa Andina Cuzco Plaza (standard option) or Monasterio Cuzco deluxe room (deluxe option) Meals BreakfastPuno (2 nights) Day 6 Day 7 Enjoy a boat trip on the beautiful lake, visiting the Uros Islands, home to the colourfully-dressed Uros Indians. These amazing islands are constructed from many layers of totora reeds, which rot away from the bottom and are replaced at the top. Walking on the small islands is a must, and very safe despite the soft, springy sensation as you tread! Continue to the stunningly beautiful island of Taquile where you will enjoy a leisurely lunch. The island has been inhabited for 10,000 years and life here remains very traditional. There are no vehicles, and limited electricity, and the islanders quietly go about their day-to-day business. This evening, back on the mainland, don’t miss the chance of stargazing. At 3,800m and with no large cities nearby, it can be spectacular. Accommodation 2 nights in Puno at either Sonesta Posada del Inca Puno (standard option) or Casa Andina Private Collection Puno (deluxe option) Meals Breakfast & Lunch both daysLima (1 night) Day 8 After breakfast, you will be transferred to Juliaca Airport for your flight back to Lima. On arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Tonight is at leisure - why not enjoy a traditional Pisco Sour and dinner at a restaurant overlooking the Pacific Ocean? Accommodation 1 night in Lima at either Casa Andina Lima (standard option) or Miraflores Park Hotel, Ocean View (deluxe option) Meals BreakfastTravel Home Day 9 This morning you will enjoy the best of modern and colonial Lima on a fascinating tour of the city. You will have time to explore and do some last-minute shopping before a late afternoon or evening transfer to the airport. Meals Breakfast | Call 01462 677 111 to book your place today |
This is a short trip that takes you straight to the very best places in Peru including Machu Piccu and Lake Titicaca.
After breakfast, transfer to Lima airport for your flight to Cuzco and, on arrival, transfer to your chosen accommodation. This afternoon, your guide will take you on a sightseeing tour of Cuzco to discover the amazing architecture and the Inca fortress of Sacsayhuaman.
Today visit Machu Picchu, an experience that will live in your memory forever. Depart from Ollantaytambo by train and enjoy a stunning scenic journey to the town of Aguas Calientes. From here, it is a 30-minute bus ride to the entrance of the ‘Lost City of the Incas’. The views and ruins are breathtaking and your guide will bring their history to life. Later you will have time to explore the ruins by yourself, and depending on your choice of accommodation you may spend the evening at the Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge, a peaceful haven on the mountain top just seconds from the actual ruins. Alternatively, stay in Aguas Calientes and enjoy the vibrant village atmosphere.
You will be collected early from the hotel and taken to the bus station to board the bus to Puno. Discover unrivalled views of the towering Andes, remote villages and rolling plains where llamas and vicuñas are often seen. On arrival in Puno, located on the shores of Lake Titicaca, you will be met and transferred to your hotel for a two-night stay. Lake Titicaca is the world’s highest navigable lake from where it is believed that the cultural founder of the Incas,
Manco Capac, originated. Why not take the Andean Explorer train from Cuzco to Puno instead of the bus (please ask for supplement)?
