Picturesque Solo Peru and Chile Tour
Picturesque Solo Peru and Chile Tour
Picturesque Solo Peru and Chile Tour
17 Days Starting in Sacred Valley, Peru and ending in Atacama, Chile
Visiting: Cusco, Urubamba, Machu Picchu, Puno, Lake Titicaca, Lima, Santiago, Puerto Natales, San Pedro de Atacama
Tour operator:
Tour code:
IndTur946
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
1 - 22
Tour operated in:
EnglishInterests:
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Tour Overview
Embark on a breathtaking 17-day journey through Peru and Chile with the Picturesque Solo Peru and Chile Tour. Discover the ancient wonders of Machu Picchu, explore the rich colonial architecture of Lima and Cusco, and enjoy a boat excursion on Lake Titicaca, the highest navigable lake in the world. Experience the extraordinary beauty of Patagonia in Puerto Natales and marvel at the desert landscapes of Moon Valley in San Pedro de Atacama. This tour includes 16 nights of single-room accommodation, daily buffet breakfasts, two special lunches, and all necessary transportation, including domestic flights within Peru and Chile. Enjoy the services of knowledgeable English-speaking local guides and convenient airport transfers, ensuring a seamless and unforgettable adventure.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Lima - Cusco (By Flight) - Urubamba (Sacred Valley) (Arrival)
Location: Cusco
Accommodation Name: Hotel in Urubamba
Upon arrival at Lima International Airport, you will transfer to your domestic flight to Cusco. Prepare for a short but spectacular journey over the snow-capped Andes Mountains to Cusco; the oldest inhabited city in the hemisphere with an elevation of 11,440 feet. Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel in Urubamba at the Sacred Valley.
Overnight in Urubamba
Day 2: Sacred Valley (B/-/-)
Location: Urubamba
Accommodation Name: Hotel in Urubamba
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast, you may enjoy a full day at leisure or join an optional tour.
Overnight in Urubamba
Day 3: Sacred Valley - Machu Picchu - Cusco (B/-/-)
Location: Machu Picchu
Accommodation Name: Hotel in Cusco
Meals Included: Breakfast
This morning you will travel on the Expedition train through the Sacred Valley to Aguas Calientes. Next, you will board a shuttle up to Machu Picchu —\"The Lost City of the Incas\". Perched 8,200 feet above the valley, the city of Machu Picchu was hidden by mountains and semi-tropical jungles for 400 years until it was discovered by Hiram Bingham in 1911. A knowledgeable tour guide will share the history of this magical place with you. In the afternoon you may take a train back to Ollantaytambo Rail Station, where you will be met and transferred to your hotel in Cusco.
Overnight in Cusco
Day 4: Cusco (B/-/-)
Location: Cusco
Accommodation Name: Hotel in Cusco
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast enjoy a tour of Cusco, the oldest continuously inhabited city in the western hemisphere, and the nearby ruins. You will get the opportunity to see how the Andean and Spanish cultures co-existed and influenced the city. The tour will begin at Santo Domingo Convent, built on the site of Koricancha, a significant Inca palace and center of worship to the Sun God. You will continue to discover the Main Square, the site of the Cathedral and the La Compañía Church. Later, visit the imposing Sacsayhuaman Fortress, just one example of the military Inca architecture in the area. Finally, the tour will take you to the archaeological sites of Qenko, Puca-Pucara, and Tambomachay, situated northeast of the city.
Overnight in Cusco
Day 5: Cusco - Puno (B/L/-)
Location: Puno
Accommodation Name: Hotel in Puno
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Today you will head on one of the most extraordinary overland trips in South America. Enjoy a bus ride from Cusco to Puno as you pass through striking highlands and scenic Andean villages. There will be an en-route stop in Andahuaylillas, a scenic town where the church was founded in 1580. It is the perfect showcase of colonial art in Peru, sometimes referred to as \"the Sistine Chapel of the Americas” due to its rich interior. You will also stop at Raqchi to see the remains of the temple of Viracocha, considered by historians to be a particularly significant Inca construction, and at La Raya, the highest pass on the route. Along with breathtaking views of the countryside, you will discover llamas, alpacas, and vicunas wandering the wild. The last stop before Puno will be in Pucara, an old ceremonial site where evidence of a pre-Inca civilization remains. Arrive at your hotel in Puno later this afternoon/evening. Spend the rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight in Puno
Day 6: Uros And Taquile Islands (Lake Titicaca) (B/L/-)
Location: Lake Titicaca
Accommodation Name: Hotel in Puno
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Enjoy an exhilarating boat excursion to Lake Titicaca — the highest navigable lake in the world. Discover the floating Uros Islands and Taquile Island. The floating islands of the Uros developed from tying totora reeds together and are a must-see for any traveler. The Uros people consider themselves to be the Lords of the Lake. They hunt wild birds and maintain traditional fishing methods. Taquile is a very important site known for its archaeological remains, sacred sites, and ceremonial festivals. The island is characterized by its friendly inhabitants, who maintain the customs and traditional clothing of their ancestors. Many fine, woollen hand-made goods can be found on sale here. You will return to Puno later in the day.
Overnight in Puno
Day 7: Puno - Lima (By Flight) (B/-/-)
Location: Lima
Accommodation Name: Hotel in Lima
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today you will be transferred to the Juliaca Airport for your flight to Lima. Upon arrival, you will be met by your local guide and transferred to your hotel. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure or perhaps join an optional tour to explore the capital city of Peru.
Overnight in Lima
Day 8: Lima - Santiago (By Flight) (B/-/-)
Location: Santiago
Accommodation Name: Hotel in Santiago
Meals Included: Breakfast
Welcome to Santiago de Chile! Upon arrival in Santiago, you will be met by one of our representatives and transferred to your hotel. Spend the rest of the day at leisure to explore the city at your own pace.
Overnight in Santiago
Day 9: Santiago (B/-/-)
Location: Santiago
Accommodation Name: Hotel in Santiago
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today you will head on a tour to discover the famous landmarks of the Chilean capital. Santiago stands out for being a cosmopolitan and modern city that perfectly combines traditions with a modern outlook. This tour will take you to the heart of the city and its emblematic sites including the Plaza de Armas, the Cathedral, Santiagos Central Postal Office, and its Municipality. You will also visit the Moneda Palace, the governments headquarters, and the traditional neighborhoods of the historic city center. Pay a visit to the Santa Lucia Hill, named Huelén by natives. Santa Lucia Hill is a real urban oasis in the center of the city where you will learn more about Chiles rich history and enjoy some of the best views in the city. Later, arrive at Barrio Lastarria, famous for its cultural, inherited, and gastronomical offerings. The second half of the tour will take you to the eastern side of the city, to the financial heart of Santiago, known for its modern buildings, impressive glass skyscrapers, and magnificent sculptures designed by prominent architects.
Overnight in Santiago
Day 10: Santiago (B/-/-)
Location: Santiago
Accommodation Name: Hotel in Santiago
Meals Included: Breakfast
Spend the day at leisure or book an optional tour.
Overnight in Santiago
Day 11: Santiago - Punta Arenas (By Flight) - Puerto Natales (B/-/-)
Location: Puerto Natales
Accommodation Name: Hotel in Puerto Natales
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today you will be transferred to the airport to board your flight to Punta Arenas. Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel in Puerto Natales. Enjoy the rest of your day at leisure to explore the area at your own pace or relax at your hotel. Vast, exotic, wild and infinite in its beauty — that is how Patagonia was described by explorers who arrived here nearly 500 years ago. Little has changed to this day. Come and discover a truly unspoiled wilderness with breathtaking mountains, fjords, glaciers, forests, and steppes.
Overnight in Puerto Natales
Day 12: Puerto Natales (B/-/-)
Location: Puerto Natales
Accommodation Name: Hotel in Puerto Natales
Meals Included: Breakfast
Spend your day at leisure or book an optional tour. The optional tours provided might be physically challenging as they may involve hikes and treks. We suggest booking optional tours accordingly.
Overnight in Puerto Natales
Day 13: Puerto Natales (B/-/-)
Location: Puerto Natales
Accommodation Name: Hotel in Puerto Natales
Meals Included: Breakfast
Spend your day at leisure or book an optional tour. The optional tours might be physically challenging as they may involve hikes and treks. We suggest booking optional tours accordingly.
Overnight in Puerto Natales
Day 14: Puerto Natales - Punta Arenas - Atacama (By Flight) (B/-/-)
Location: San Pedro de Atacama
Accommodation Name: Hotel in San Pedro de Atacama
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today you will be transferred to the airport where you will board your flight to Calama. Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel in the Atacama to spend the rest of your day at leisure. Explore the city at your own pace or relax in your hotel.
Overnight in San Pedro de Atacama
Day 15: Atacama (B/-/-)
Location: San Pedro de Atacama
Accommodation Name: Hotel in San Pedro de Atacama
Meals Included: Breakfast
Spend the morning at leisure. In the afternoon, you will visit the driest desert in the world, the geologically magnificent Moon Valley. A couple of kilometers outside of San Pedro de Atacama, between the jagged rocks and unusual shapes of the Cordillera de la Sal (Salt Mountains), lies the Valle de la Luna (Moon Valley). This is a breathtaking geological wonder in the Los Flamencos National Reserve. During the tour, you can take in the extraordinary shapes of the landscape, which will make you feel as if you were walking on the moon. Admire the unbeatable views of the Andes Mountains and its teeming volcanoes. As dusk falls you will be overwhelmed by the red and golden colors of the desert sky. All this will result in a truly unforgettable tour.
Overnight in San Pedro de Atacama
Day 16: Atacama (B/-/-)
Location: San Pedro de Atacama
Accommodation Name: Hotel in San Pedro de Atacama
Meals Included: Breakfast
Spend your day at leisure or book an optional tour.
Overnight in San Pedro de Atacama
Day 17: Atacama (Departure) - (B/-/-)
Location: San Pedro de Atacama
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today, at the arranged time, you will be transferred to San Pedro de Atacama Airport for your flight back home.
What's Included
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16 Nights accommodation on a single room basis at listed hotel or similar
Enjoy 16 nights of accommodation in a single room at the listed hotels or similar.
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Daily buffet breakfast at the hotel
Start each day with a daily buffet breakfast at the hotel.
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2 Special lunches
Savor two special lunches during your tour.
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Transportation by deluxe vehicle
Travel comfortably with transportation provided by a deluxe vehicle.
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Arrival and departure airport transfers
Benefit from convenient airport transfers upon arrival and departure.
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All bus tickets and train tickets
All necessary bus and train tickets are included in the tour.
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Entrance fees as per the itinerary
All entrance fees as per the itinerary are covered.
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Excursion to Machu Picchu aboard the Expedition
Experience an excursion to Machu Picchu aboard the Expedition train.
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Moon Valley visit in San Pedro Atacama
Visit the Moon Valley in San Pedro Atacama.
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Services of English-Speaking Local Guides
Enjoy the services of knowledgeable English-speaking local guides.
What's Not Included
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Items of a personal nature, tips, and gratuities
Personal items, tips, and gratuities are not included.
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Any item not mentioned as included
Any items not specifically mentioned as included are excluded.
Mode of Transport
Travel comfortably with transportation by deluxe vehicle, including arrival and departure airport transfers, all bus and train tickets, and domestic flights within Peru and Chile.
Accommodation
Enjoy 16 nights of accommodation in single rooms at listed hotels or similar, with daily buffet breakfast and two special lunches included.
Check out our Q&As
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What kind of transportation is provided during the tour?
The tour includes transportation by deluxe vehicle, arrival and departure airport transfers, all necessary bus and train tickets, and domestic flights within Peru and Chile.
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What type of accommodation is included in the tour?
The tour includes 16 nights of accommodation in single rooms at listed hotels or similar, with daily buffet breakfast and two special lunches included.
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Are there any meals included in the tour?
Yes, the tour includes daily buffet breakfast at the hotel and two special lunches.
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Will there be any guided tours during the trip?
Yes, the tour includes the services of knowledgeable English-speaking local guides.
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What are some of the key highlights of the tour?
Key highlights include visiting Machu Picchu, exploring the Sacred Valley, discovering the rich colonial architecture in Lima and Cusco, enjoying a boat excursion to Lake Titicaca, uncovering the beauty of Patagonia in Puerto Natales, touring the Moon Valley in San Pedro de Atacama, and exploring Santiago de Chile.
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What activities are planned for the visit to Lake Titicaca?
The tour includes an exhilarating boat excursion to Lake Titicaca, where you will visit the floating Uros Islands and Taquile Island.
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What can I expect during the visit to Machu Picchu?
You will travel on the Expedition train through the Sacred Valley to Aguas Calientes, then board a shuttle up to Machu Picchu. A knowledgeable tour guide will share the history of this magical place with you.
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What is the itinerary for the visit to Santiago?
In Santiago, you will visit famous landmarks including the Plaza de Armas, the Cathedral, Santiago's Central Postal Office, the Moneda Palace, Santa Lucia Hill, and Barrio Lastarria. The tour also covers the financial heart of Santiago with its modern buildings and impressive glass skyscrapers.
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What is special about the Moon Valley tour in San Pedro de Atacama?
The Moon Valley tour offers breathtaking geological wonders in the Los Flamencos National Reserve. You will see extraordinary shapes of the landscape, feel as if you were walking on the moon, and enjoy unbeatable views of the Andes Mountains and its volcanoes, especially during dusk.
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Are there any optional tours available during the trip?
Yes, there are optional tours available on several days, including in the Sacred Valley, Santiago, and Puerto Natales. These optional tours might be physically challenging as they may involve hikes and treks.
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
Yes, but only in case it was previously agreed by both sides and arranged by us.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Our e-document package includes all local contact details, daily itinerary, airline e-ticket information, service vouchers, and travel tips which should be everything you require to go on your trip.
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If I need one, who is responsible to obtain my visa?
You are responsible for obtaining the proper travel documents for the destinations on your itinerary, including having a passport that is valid for at least 6 months before the date of departure and a visa if required. Please check the Visa section in the Know Before You Go document for the countries you will be visiting.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
No, not as standard. Solo travellers can book and occupy their own room for a supplement.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
We have been organizing unforgettable trips since 2001.
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Can I arrange flights via Indus Travels, too?
In some cases, yes. Indus Travels can provide flights from/to selected departure points in the USA. If you would like a quote inclusive of flights, please let us know and we'll be happy to check the details for you!
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes.
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
Changes to an existing reservation up to the Final Payment Date, whatever the cause, will incur a $100 per person amendment fee, potential loss of any supplier fees (such as non-refundable event tickets, park permits, and sea cruise reservations) plus any costs for replacement services. On/ after the Final Payment Date, the $100 change fee is no longer valid, instead cancellations terms apply.
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Indus Travels requires a minimum deposit of 25% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 45 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of indus travels charges.
Up to 75 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 74 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.