Essential Peru And Bolivia

Make your own way to your chosen airport for your flight to Lima. Enjoy in-flight services and meals. Upon arrival at the Lima International Airport, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.




Overnight in Lima

Today you will head on a half-day tour to explore the modern and colonial parts of Lima, the \"City of Kings\". Start your tour in the districts of Miraflores and San Isidro. En route, you will see a Huaca or sacred pre-Inca site. There will be a stop at the Parque del Amor (Lovers Park) in Miraflores to see the breathtaking view of the Pacific Ocean. Discover the Historic Centre based on the Main Square, where the Presidential Palace, the Archbishops Palace, the Municipality of Lima, and the Cathedral are located, and head on a visit to one of the largest colonial-era convents. After your tour, you will have free time to explore the city at your own pace.




Overnight in Lima

You will be transferred back to Lima International Airport for your domestic flight to Cusco. Enjoy a short yet spectacular flight over the snow-capped Andes Mountains to discover Cusco, the oldest inhabited city in the hemisphere, at an elevation of 11,440 feet. Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure or perhaps choose a half-day optional city tour.




Overnight in Cusco

This morning leave Cusco behind and head in the direction of the Maras salt mines, an amazing place where the finest salt in the world is extracted: Maras salt. On the way, you will make a stop at the Raqchi viewpoint, from where you will have an impressive view of the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Then, you will visit the Misminay community. Upon arrival, the villagers will give you a warm welcome with music and typical dances. There, you will be able to learn about the Andean families' lifestyle, by sharing some of their daily activities with them. Then, you will enjoy a delicious and traditional lunch prepared with local products. You will continue with a visit to Moray, a fascinating archeological site with huge concentric terraces, which the Incas used as a botanical laboratory.




Overnight in Sacred Valley

This morning you will be transferred to Ollantaytambo Station to board the train to Machu Picchu. You will visit one of the most important energy centers in the world: Machu Picchu. You will drive to the archeological site for an unforgettable experience seeing the ancient ruins with a professional tour guide who will share all the history that surrounds this mysterious and enchanting place. Once the guided tour is over, you will have some free time to explore the site on your own, relax, or meditate. At the agreed-upon hour, you will descend to Aguas Calientes for lunch and board the train later in the afternoon for your return trip. Once you have arrived at Ollantaytambo or Poroy Station, you will be transferred back to Cusco.




Overnight in Cusco

Enjoy a full day at leisure for a unique experience filled with beautiful scenery, spectacular views, small communities, and opportunities to see wildlife. Adventures await! Dont miss the Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain, Palccoyo, or Humantay Lagoon which can be explored with one of the optional tours.  




Overnight in Cusco

Early this morning you will be transferred to the bus station for your trip to Puno. The tourist coach trip to Puno takes most of the day stopping at various sites along the way and today is one of South America's most extraordinary overland trips. The scenery of the South Valley of Cusco is spectacular and ideal for great photography.  Your first stop will be Andahuaylillas, which has a beautiful 17th-century church containing an impressive organ decorated with angels and cherubs. Andahuaylillas is referred to as the Andean Sistine Chapel because of its magnificent frescoes; the church is but one example of the mestizo baroque architecture typical of the Cuzco School which was prominent in the 17th century. You will marvel at the ceiling of carved panels covered with gold leaf. After that, you will visit the ruins of Racchi, also named the Temple of the God Wiracocha, this Inca temple is a monumental 100 meters in length, 26 meters in width and 14 meters in height. Divided in two naves, each of these still retains the bases of eleven giant columns. The base of the walls consists of Imperial Inca stonework with a top section of adobe. Adjacent to the temple, we can see many storehouses, used for various purposes: social, religious and military.  After this visit, you will enjoy a typical and delicious buffet lunch in a local restaurant. Then visit Pucara the most important and oldest ceremonial site this side of Tiahuanaco. Characterized by a series of satire platforms, the ruins also reveal some lito-sculptures and tombstones, all witnesses of a pre-Inca civilization, possibly one at the origin of the Andean culture of the Altiplano. You will arrive at the bus station in Puno where you will be met by one of our representatives and transferred to your hotel.  




Overnight in Puno

Enjoy a wonderful view of Lake Titicaca along the route from Puno to Copacabana, a pleasant town on the shores of the Lake. Visit the church and the famous \"Virgen Morena\" before you head on a boat trip to cross the Lake to the Island of the Sun. You will have an Aptapi (typical lunch in the highlands) in Huacani before continuing your trip by boat up to the ruins of Pilkokaina, an Inca temple. Finally, you will hike to La Estancia with a wonderful view of the lake.




Overnight on the Island of the Sun

Very early in the morning, you will hike down through Yumani, visiting the Inca stairs and the Water of the Eternal Youth. Then take a trip north by boat to the Island of the Moon and the Inca ruins of the Iñak Uyu Temple to reach Copacabana. From there you will be transferred (shared) to La Paz. Enjoy the breathtaking views of the Andes Royal Range en route.




Overnight in La Paz

Explore the popular neighborhoods and markets of La Paz, guided by a “lustra bota” or “shoe-shiner” presenting an entirely different impression of the city. Meet the “lustra guide” outside the former train terminal of La Paz. Hop on one of the many telefericos (cable cars) lines this vibrant city offers, travel on the Red Line and get off where the walking tour will start — the main cemetery. Continue to the “Fish Street Market”, the “Flower Market”, and the “Uruguay Market” where various species of birds, animals, and food can be found. The tour will take you to Eloy Salmón Street, lined with shops and stalls selling the latest technology and to the “Cholitas Market” where Cholitas can be seen shopping for traditional skirts and blankets. The tour will end at the famous witches market on the Linares and Sagarnaga Streets where we will learn a little bit of Andean cosmovision.



*Note: The cable car ride can change on the day according to the itinerary




Overnight in La Paz

Very early today you will be transferred to La Paz International Airport for your domestic flight to Uyuni. Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to the Uyuni Village. At approx. 10:00 AM, enter this unique natural wonder of salt located at 3.692 m.a.s.l.; this is a very special sight to see! Continue north to visit the pre-Columbian Aique Pucara Fort and the nearby chullpares on the foothills of the Thunupa volcano, then take a trip back to Colchani where you will enjoy a breathtaking sunset.




Overnight in Uyuni

This morning you can choose to have an early start with an optional tour to see the sunrise in the salt flats or simply rest. Today you will be transferred back to the local airport for your flight back to the capital.  Enjoy your afternoon at leisure. 




Overnight in La Paz

Today you will be transferred back to La Paz International Airport for your homeward flight.