Itinerary
Day 1 – Lima
Upon arrival to Lima the group will be met by our airport supervisors, transfermen and private drivers who will assist all participants with their luggage and drive them to respective hotel .
Upon arrival at the hotel, our staff will have already pre-checked all the participants at the hotel, so keys will be promptly delivered while they enjoy a Pisco Sour in the hotel lobby and the luggage is distributed to each room by the hotel’s staff. The Group’s Tour Conductor will receive a detailed itinerary and the vouchers for all the purchased tours, services and hotel nights as well as the contact information sheet with all the hotels’ information as well as our office's contact information for each city and our 24-hour emergency number for each destination.
“Welcome gifts” will be waiting for each of the participants in their rooms.
A “Welcome Dinner” featuring gourmet local specialties has been planned for this evening at a Private room in the hotel.
Day 2 – Cusco
A Buffet Breakfast served at the hotel. Early this morning private drivers and transfermen will escort the group to the airport to board a flight to Cuzco (1 hour).
Upon arrival to Cuzco's airport the participants will be met by our staff who will assist them and drive them to the required hotel.
While Coca Tea is served, keys will be promptly distributed and luggage will be delivered to the rooms by the hotel staff.
After a short rest, and a delightful lunch, a visit to Sacsayhuaman, Pisac and Awanacancha; the initial stop is Sacsayhuaman, the imposing fortress boasts a wealth of mystery and tradition, and forms one of the best examples of the famed Inca stonework to be found anywhere in the country.
Afterwards, a visit to the town of Pisac where they will enjoy shopping at the colorful market fair, and lastly a visit the famous town of Awanacancha, to observe traditional Andean weaving and to see the four types of camel-related Andean animals – llamas, guanacos, alpacas and vicunas and the methods of ancient weaving techniques.
Tonight dinner will take place at one of the best restaurants in town, where the participants will taste local gourmet specialties and enjoy a live music folklore show. At the appropriate time, transfer back to the hotel for the overnight.
Day 3 – Machu Picchu
Today will most probably be the highlight of the trip as the group embarks on the Vistadome Train to the lost citadel of Machu Picchu.
The Vistadome carries travelers on a spectacular 4-hour journey through changing landscapes, passing lush fields, colorful villages and the wonderful vistas of the beautiful Andes to Machu Picchu; the great mountain-top city abandoned by the Inca Empire, reclaimed by the jungle and lost to humanity until its rediscovery in 1911. The legendary “Lost City” of Machu Picchu is without a doubt one of the world's most impressive archaeological sites built by the Incas. Machu Picchu was probably the most amazing urban creation of the Inca Empire at its height, with its giant walls, terraces and ramps, which appear as though they have been cut naturally in the continuous rock escarpments. Machu Picchu is also one of the Inca's best kept secrets, since they did not leave written records and Spanish chronicles make no mention of the citadel, so it remains a mystery.
After a buffet stylish lunch, return by bus to Aguas Calientes to board the late afternoon train back to Cuzco. Upon arrival at the Cuzco train station the participants will be met and transferred to the hotel.
This evening, the group will enjoy a wonderful private, gourmet dinner and a live music folklore show at an unparalleled setting in one Cuzco’s oldest ruins; The Koricancha Temple, a classic example of the fusion of Inca and western cultures. The Koricancha was one of the most important temples in the Tahuantinsuyu. Its finely polished stone walls were used as the foundations of the Convent of Santo Domingo.
At the appropriate time, transfer back to the hotel for overnight.
Day 4 – Cusco-Puno
Buffet Breakfast will be served at the hotel.
Its Inca rulers once called Cuzco the "Navel of the Andean World". Cuzco remains today a city that blends colonial Spanish charm with older, more austere remains of pre-Columbian glory. One can see the foundations of Inca structures on many of its city streets today. This afternoon, a private visit of the city of Cuzco, archaeological capital of South America, and a visit to the city's most important historical monuments.
Lunch will be served featuring gourmet local specialties followed by a transfer to the airport to board a flight to Juliaca, an approximately 1 hour flight.
Upon arrival to Juliaca, reception at the airport and transfer to the hotel. Puno sits on the banks of Lake Titicaca – the highest navigable lake in the world. This region is the birthplace of Inca Mythology, according to the legend, Manco Capac and Mama Ocllo emerged from the sacred Lake Titicaca to found the Inca Empire and gave birth to Inca civilization
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Dinner and overnight at the Hotel.
Day 5 – Puno
Buffet Breakfast will be served
Taquile Island is famous for its craft production, particularly for its beautiful textiles. The island is very narrow, only about 1 KM wide, but 6 to 7 KM long, on Taquile there are numerous pre-Inca and Inca ruins and Inca terracing.
This morning an excursion to this island; discovering this town of solidarity where men and women share everything, the participants will have the sensation of having made a jump in time, to relive a piece of the grandiose history of the children of the Sun.
A very special lunch will be prepared by the habitants of the island; Fresh trout fish local to the area, as well as other local delicacies.
This evening a dinner and folklore show for the group at the hotel. The folklore show features the most famous dances of Puno; a wonderful spectacle.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 6 – Puno
Today has been planned for the team building activities, the group will enjoy an all day excursion in the floating islands of the Uros, lake tribes that live today much as their forbears did thousands of years ago.
The Uros Islands have been inhabited for thousands of years by the Uros Indians who are constantly laying down Totora reeds in order to keep the islands afloat.
They also use the reeds for homes and their boats.
Several special activities and competitions amongst the members of the groups and the locals will take place on this day in the islands; football tournament locals VS participants, embroidering competitions among the participants, totora boat racing tournaments, and local cooking contests.
From Taquile the participants will board speed boats and head towards the pier and afterwards they will be driven to the airport to board their flight to Lima. Assistance at the airport will be provided.
Upon arrival to Lima the group will be met by our airport supervisors, transfermen and private drivers who will assist all participants with their luggage and drive them to chosen hotel.
“Farewell Gifts” will be waiting for each of the participants in their rooms.
Dinner and Overnight at the hotel.
Day 7 – Lima
Buffet Breakfast served at the hotel.
Also known as the City of Kings, Lima is long considered the colonial capital of South America, Lima is a thriving city of some 8 million inhabitants. The historic downtown area has been declared a World Heritage Site by the United Nations. Its fine architecture should not be missed.
This moring, a visit of the city and its principal attractions; The Plaza de Armas, Government Palace, The Cathedral, The Santo Domingo convent and the garden suburbs of Miraflores and San Isidro as well as a visit to the largest Indian Market in the city. Lima is also known as a gastronomic capital where a several number of prestigious restaurants offer a Peruvian gourmet lunch that the group will enjoyed in unique way.
Late afternoon transfer to the airport in order to board the international flight.
Homebound flight.
Included
- Meals: As indicated in the itinerary
- Transfers: Included in private transportation
- Train tickets (Vistadome coach)
- Bus tickets to and from the Machu Picchu ruins
- Entrance ticket to the Machu Picchu ruins
- Excursions and tours with local English speaking guides
- 6 Nights hotel accommodations
Not Included
- International and domestic airfares
- Meals or any other item not described in the itinerary
- Personal expenses
- Tips to guides and hotels’ staff
- International airport tax from Lima: US$ 30.25 - subject to change
- Domestic airport taxes Lim/Cus/Lim : US$ 11.09 - subject to change
- Local taxes (19% V.A.T. is applicable only to Peruvian and foreign residents of Peru; in order to be exempted you will need to show your passport)
Important facts
Climate
Cusco’s climate is divided into two differentiated seasons: the rainy season, from November to April (the heaviest rainfalls occurring usually between January – March); and the dry season, from May to October. The dry season is colder, so temperatures can drop to below 0 degrees at night.
The city of Puno is located on the shores of Lake Titicaca, and its climate is cold and semi-dry. The rainy season starts in October and ends in April. The annual average maximum temperature is 14ºC (58ºF) and the minimum is 3ºC (37ºF).
Packing checklist
- Rain jacket or poncho (plastic ponchos can be purchased in Cusco)
- Strong footwear, ideally trekking or sport shoes
- Camera, films and batteries (batteries consume more quickly under cold conditions)
- Hat or cap to protect you from the sun, rain or cold
- Sun block
- Binoculars
- Insect repellent
- Original passport
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