How To Peru And Bolivia

DAY 1: ARRIVAL TO LIMA

Arrival in the city of Lima Capital of Peru, Reception by our representative at Jorge Chavez airport and private transfer to your selected hotel, Overnight in Lima
- No meals.

DAY 2: LIMA CITY TOUR

In Lima city: Hotel pick up for a guided tour of the city of Lima includes the main tourist attractions such as: the historical center, the Republican square of San Martin, the historic and famous Plaza de Armas, the most precious jewel of the historic center of Lima, the Convent of San Francisco and its Catacombs The Tour continues to the modern district of Miraflores, the emblematic Park of Love with a spectacular view of the Pacific Ocean where you can enjoy an impressive panorama.The duration of the guided tour to the city of Lima is approximately 4 hours, rest of the day to your leisure, overnight in Lima.
- Meals: breakfast

DAY 3: TRIP TO LLACHON COMMUNITY - TICONATA ISLAND MUMMIES - HOMESTAY

Flight to Juliaca airport (Puno): Early transfer to the airport of Lima for a domestic flight to Juliaca airport.
In Juliaca Airport pick up and private transfer to the peninsula of LLachon. On Route: Visit of The Sillustani towers which are perhaps the finest and the most perfect cylindrical constructions of ancient Peru, as such perfection can be found no where else in South America. A tour optional if time permite to Sillustani will give you a better view into the life of pre - Inca civilizations, and exploring the area you can marvel with the great beauty of the Umayo Lagoon, which is located at the foot of Sillustani natural platform.
At time, arrival to Llachon, this peninsula offers fantastic views of the Lake and short hikes to surrounding hills with beautiful lookout points and ancestral ceremonial centers. About 1,300 inhabitants spread out the peninsula and they belong to the ethnic group of Quechua.
To Ticonata Island and Its mummies: A Short boat trip to the Island Ticonata, In this place several archaeological remains were found such as: Funeral Baskets, Mummies, Ceremonial Vessels, Keros, among others, currently these are exhibited in the Tiahuanaco Museum located on the same Island, overnight in Llachon community Homestay.
- Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner

DAY 4: TITICACA LAKE BOAT EXCURSION

To the Island of Taquile: Arriving on the banks of the Taquile, we must walk along a narrow path, enjoying the view of Lake Titicaca and the typical houses inhabited by Quechua natives.In the main square, you will have some free time to explore this place alone. Later, we will have lunch at a local restaurant (they usually offer grilled trout).After lunch, we go down to the dock to take our motor boat to continue our excursion.
To Uros Floating Islands: Continue the trip on search of the etnies of Uros and its community,The uros or urus are an ethnic group that is distributed in the Collao plateau in territories of Bolivia, Peru, The floating Uros Islands occupy a small corner of the world’s highest navigable lake, Lake Titicaca. It’s fair to say that there is no other place like it on earth. At the end, return to Puno and transfer to your hotel selected, overnight in Puno.
- Meals: breakfast, lunch.

DAY 5: FROM PUNO TO LA PAZ - CROSSING ANDEAN BORDERS

Land trip along the Titicaca Lake: Hotel pick up and transfer to the bus terminal in order to take our double decker bus trip to the city of La Paz in Bolivia
Along the route: The trip circles the south side of Lake Titicaca, a dazzling landscape that will take your breath away, we will pass through various typical and picturesque villages of the lake until we reach the border of Copacabana, an emblem and typical city of Lake Titicaca, after the documentation In order to enter Bolivia we will continue our trip crossing the Straits of Tiquina and Huatajata which is a mandatory step to cross Lake Titicaca.
During the afternoon we will arrive in the city of La Paz and transfer you to your selected hotel - Meals: breakfast

DAY 6: UYUNI SALT FLAT EXCURSION

Flight From La Paz To Uyuni: Early morning hotel pick up and transfer to the airport El Alto, for your flight to the city of Uyuni
To Colchani - Incahuasi Island - Atulcha: After the airport pick up, We meet at the office and leave Uyuni in the morning around 10.30 / 11:00 am and first visit the train cemetery where you can see the old rusting trains from decades ago. After this we continue to Colchani and witness how the salt is processed. We have lunch in the village and then move onto the salt flats themselves. We will see where the salt has been laced in mounds ready to be transported, the original Playa Blanca salt hotel (no longer used for guests) and visit Inca Huasi Island to see the giant cacti and have great views of the salt flats all around. There will be plenty of time for taking amazing photos and the salt before we head toward the village of Atulcha where we will spend the night (the salt hotel is called Nuevo Amanecer). If time allows, you might also have the chance to see the sunset on the salt flats (this depends on season and cannot be guaranteed, but is usually possible).
- Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner

DAY 7: UYUNI SALT FLAT EXCURSION

Atulcha - Lagunas - Laguna Colorada - Geysers - Hot Springs - Polques : We awake early and have breakfast before leaving to travel further south. You will first have the chance to visit the Sora Canyon and see llamas in their natural environment before continuing through the Chuguana desert area where the scenery will include a number of extinct volcanoes plus the semiactive Ollague. As the journey continues we will pass by high altitude lagoons that are home to 3 species of flamingo before arriving intothe desert of Siloli and the “tree of rock”. We then move onto the “Laguna Colorada”, an amazing red colored lake full of flamingos. Here is where we enter the Eduardo Avaroa National Park. In late afternoon we then go to visit the “Sol de Mañana” geysers and see the bubbling mud pools and steam jets. We will then continue to Polques where we find the hostel where we will spend the night. After dinner, you can decide to relax in the warm water pools of the local hot springs while enjoying the breathtaking starry sky.
- Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner

DAY 8: UYUNI SALT FLAT EXCURSION

Polque - Dali Desert - Laguna Verde - Uyuni: Today we have an early start at 6.00 am and have breakfast. We then continue our trip via the “Dali desert” (only visible from afar) to see “Laguna Verde” where, if conditions are correct, we see the green mineral waters of this lake at the foot of Volcan Licancabur . We then start our return journey back to Uyuni where we arrive approximately 16.30 / 17.00, perfectly on time for a late flight to La Paz city
In La Paz Upon arrival to La Paz city, airport pick up and transfer to your hotel selected, overnight in La Paz
- Meals: breakfast, lunch.

DAY 9: TIAWANAKU MONUMENTAL EMPIRE

To the Tiawanaku monumental complex: This archaeological site of Tiwanaku is a little over 70 km west from the city of La Paz towards the border town of Desaguadero.
Exploring the archaeological complex: Although the Tiwanaku site is still under investigation large areas have been uncovered and many parts restored. Your guide will talk you through the history of the Tiwanaku site and in both museums. For those who have visited sites in Peru you will be interested to find how Tiwanaku influenced many of the other civilizations further north. A visit to the site of Tiwanaku takes a couple of hours and some of the areas you will visit and learn about include:
Puerta del Sol – The Gateway of the Sun.
Kalasasaya – 130m x 120m ritual platform with impressive steps.
Templete Semi-Subterraneo – 26m x 28m sunken pit with 178 carved stone faces.
2 museums at the site.
Puma Punku temple.
Tiawanaku temple: is one of the most important ancient civilizations in the world and more is being learnt about it every day. For anyone with an interest in the history of Andean cultures and archaeology after the guided visit we continue towards the city of Puno( Peru) crossing the border of Desaguadero, overnight in Puno.
- Meals: breakfast

DAY 10: ROUTE OF THE SUN PUNO TO CUSCO

Route of the Sun From Puno To Cusco:It is an entertaining way to travel on the Puno Route to Cusco. Enjoy the tourist attractions offered by the famous "Ruta del sol". The trip leaves from the city of Puno going to Cusco, almost 400 km between both cities. The service includes 5 stops to visit:
Pucará "known as the temple of fertility.
La Raya Pass "beautiful andean landscape.
Sicuani "country place where we will enjoy a delicious buffet lunch"
>Raqchi "the temple of Wiracocha, the creator of the Andean world"
Colonial temple of Andahuaylillas recognized as the Sixtine of America
Pucara Museum:Pucará is located at 3900 meters of altitude, was the first regional population nucleus in the Titicaca basin north of the lake during the Late Formative Period (500 BC-200 AD), which provides valuable information about the origins of the Andean civilization in the highlands. During its heyday it covered more than a square kilometer and housed thousands of bureaucrats, priests, artisans, farmers, shepherds, and possibly warriors. The Pucará style is identified by impressive monolithic sculptures with a variety of geometric, zoomorphic, and more intricate anthropomorphic images, multi-colored ceramics in a variety of ritual and domestic forms.
Abra La Raya:The line is 4335 meters high.Abra La Raya (La Raya) is the watershed between the valley that flows into Lake Titicaca and the valley that leads to Cusco and the Sacred Valley. The altitude is 4,338 meters (14,232 feet).
Marangani Buffet Lunch:Marangani (Sicuani) is located at 3552 meters of altitude.Sicuani is a relatively large city of the highlands. The city is an important intersection, with the road to Puno / Arequipa passing through here. This city is surrounded by beautiful snowy hills. Afterwards, you have a buffet lunch in our exclusive restaurant with a family atmosphere.
Raqchi "Temple of Wiracocha":Raqchi is 3225 meters above sea level.The most important building inside the complex is the "Wiracocha temple" that according to the ancient chroniclers was built by the Inca Wiracocha in honor of the invisible Superior God of the Andean people: "Apu Kon Titi Wiracocha".The "Wiracocha Temple" is a great construction for that age. Architecturally it is classified as "Kallanka", that is, a tall building completely covered with straw (wood and "ichu").
Arrival to Cusco City around 17:00 p.m. Upon arrival, pick up and transfer to your hotel selected, overnight in Cusco
- Meals: breakfast, lunch.

DAY 11: CUSCO CITY TOUR & 4 NEARBY RUINS

Morning to your leisure in Cusco city
Exploring the Imperial City of Cusco and its main attractions: In the city, the Plaza San Cristóbal is of particular interest, from where you can appreciate the entire city overview and from which you can reach the San Pedro Market, where you can savor the environment and local products. The Temple of Koricancha, to be admired in all its magnificence. The church of Santo Domingo, erected, like other colonial buildings, on the walls of the ancient Inca constructions. From San Blas, the artisan district, you can walk down to Hatun Rumiyoc Street, to admire the world's most famous stone, known as the twelve-stone angles, set in the palace walls of what was once Inca Roca, today Palazzo Arzobispal. The Plaza de Armas, which once was the most important square of the Inca, the nerve center of their great empire. Here is the Cathedral from the three ships, resting on fourteen columns, which houses inside the colonial era of incalculable value. Nearby, the impressive archaeological site of the fortress of Sacsayhuamán, surrounded by beautiful landscapes. The Inca worship center of Qenqo, another of the complexes surrounding the Imperial city of Cuzco. It is a sanctuary located on the hill of Socorro and, like the rest of the centers, its true purpose is still unknown: it could be a court, an amphitheater or the tomb of some high Inca personalities. Puca Pucará lookout tower, a military construction consisting of large walls, terraces and stairways, which forms part of the Cuzco defense complex. An excellent example of military architecture.Near Puca Pucará is Tambomachay, monument of remarkable architectural excellence, considered one of the pillars of the vision of the Andean cosmos. Totally built of carved stone, it is composed of four walls or terraces with stairways behind the slopes of the hill, with a construction of perfectly assembled blocks of stone.
Meals: breakfast.

DAY 12: SACRED VALLEY TOUR - TRIP TO SANTA TERESA - THERMAL BATHS

Exploring the Sacred Valley of the Incas: Undoubtedly a key sector of the Incas solution. Its mild climate and fertile plains rare and fruitful combination for the Andes. It was also the path to the jungle and therefore an area with access to the fruits and plants of the tropical plains. The Sacred Valley has an altitude of 2800 meters and combines the charm of the beautiful landscape with many important archaeological sites.08.00 a.m. We leave early in the morning to Pisaq, which is located in the Sacred Valley of the Incas in 1 hour Cusco (Cuzco), we will tour the archeology of the region, which will last about two hours. Then we head towards Urubamba for where we will pass the different villages like Coya, Lamay, Calca, and the valley of the Vilcanota river. We arrive in Urubamba around noon, and have lunch in a buffet restaurant (not included in the tour). Then we will head towards Ollantaytambo, where we will have a guided tour of the site
Trip to Santa Teresa:We continue the journey to Santa Teresa, along a winding ascent toward the Abra Malaga and the snowy Veronica is located at an altitude of 4,316 meters where we can enjoy the magnificent landscapes of the Cusco geography. After a short break of 15 minutes in the Abra Malaga, the descent into the jungle of the Inca trail through the different climates that combine the paradisiacal landscapes of majestic snow to the hot jungle of the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu is undertaken. To the height of Alfamayó find an Inca trail in admirable condition fully paved. Place where begins the process of asphalt road, continue towards the district of Santa Maria; Located at an altitude of 1,575 meters Colcamayo Thermal Baths in Santa Teresa:Then we can walk for 30’ to Santa Teresa Hot Spring Constructed on the slopes of the mountain and on the banks of the Urubamba River, the thermal water complex has three pools, of different sizes and depths, which are supplied with medicinal water that varies between 40ºC and 44ºC. The thermal baths of Santa Teresa differ mainly from the other springs of Peru because of its crystalline waters. These medicinal waters possess properties to treat cutaneous ulcers, bone pain and rheumatism. In the thermal baths you can also submerge under cold streams from the Uripata lagoons, which provides a comforting sensation. At the bottom of the pools there is soft sand and around the pools we can contemplate rocks, vegetation, the sound of the river and the mountain. The thermal baths of Santa Teresa are fully equipped with bathrooms, showers, dressing rooms, soccer fields, space for camping, cafeteria, kiosk for food and beverage supply and a viewpoint. It also has a hydromassage system, overnight in Santa Teresa
- Meals: breakfast, lunch

DAY 13: SANTA TERESA - WALKING TO AGUAS CALIENTES

Walking from Hydroelectric to Aguas Calientes: This day we will take a car to Machu Picchu Hydroelectric Station it take us 30’ drive to continue the journey of adventure, those who wish to walk are three hours of Hydroelectric to Aguas Calientes “ Town of Machu Picchu ”; where we will place in our respective assigned hotels in this itinerary tours to Machu Picchu will have some free time ( Optional) a train journey of 20 minutes distance to Aguas Calientes.
- Meals: breakfast

DAY 14: MACHU PICCHU & HUAYNA PICCHU

Guided Visit of Machu Picchu & Hike to Huayna Picchu: Rise to Bus Station for a 20’ journey to the famous Inca Citadel of Machu Picchu, bus drive,  climbing 6 km. to the incredible site of Huayna Picchu also known as Wayna Picchu ( Quechua " Young Peak " ) The number of daily visitors allowed to enter Huayna Picchu is restricted to 200. The Incas built a trail up the side of the Huayna Picchu and built temples and terraces on its top. The peak of Huayna Picchu is about 2,720 meters (8,920 ft ) above sea level, or about 360 meters ( 1,180 ft ) higher than Machu Picchu. According to local guides, the top of the mountain was the residence for the high priest and thelocal virgins.
- Machu Picchu Every morning before sunrise, the high priest with a small group would walk to Machu Picchu to signal the coming of the new day. The Temple of the Moon , one of the three major temples in the Machu Picchu area, is nestled on the side of the mountain and is situated at an elevation lower than Machu Picchu. Adjacent to the Temple of the Moon is the Great Cavern, another sacred temple with fine masonry. The other major local temples in Machu Picchu are the Temple of the Condor, Temple of Three Windows, Principal Temple,"Unfinished Temple", and the Temple of the Sun, also called the Torreon. Then we'll participate in a guided tour of the Citadel, visiting the Main Plaza, the Circular Tower, The Sacred Sun Dial the Royal Quarters, the Temple of the Three Windows and various burial grounds. - The Sun Gates of Machu Picchu boast a picture - perfect vantage point overlooking Peru'smost famous ruins. Tourists flock to this outcrop high in the Andes Mountains to enjoy the same view featured on virtually every postcard depicting the Machu Picchu citadel. Also known as Inti Punku, the Sun Gates consist of two stones perched at a narrow passage in the crevice of the mountain just above Machu Picchu. The sun shines brilliantly through this portal each day when it rises - hence the name.
- Return to Cusco city in a train journey: at 14.30 p.m or 19.00 p.m train back to Cuzco, upon arrival transfer to your selected hotel for overnight in Cusco.
- Meals: breakfast

DAY 15: INTERNATIONAL FLIGHT

- International Flight: At the indicated time, private transfer from the hotel to the Lima airport for your international flight.
- Meals: breakfast