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Lima · Peru
Andean Crossing
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The Experience
What your day looks like
Crossing borders. Getting farther. The Andes take us from Peru to Bolivia. One culture, a million ways to express it. A mystery of civilization is right in front of us as we follow the steps of an impressive culture.
At a Glance
The experience, in brief
- Visit the can't miss sights of Peru and the Andes before crossing into Bolivia
- Tour the cities of Lima and Cusco with an expert guide
- Marvel at the archaeological ruins at Sacsayhuaman and Machu Picchu
- Enjoy excursions to the Floating Islands of Cusco and the Sillustani pre Inca tombs
- Cross Lake Titicaca by catamaran with an on board lunch
Your Itinerary
Your day, step by step
Day 1
Lima
Arrival in Lima, meet and greet at the airport, transfer to your hotel.
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Lima
City/Town Tour. In the afternoon we will have a tour through Lima’s streets and plazas. Starting at the Love Park in Miraflores, with a spectacular view of the Pacific Ocean, and then heading to the Huaca Pucllana, ceremonial center of the Lima culture. After this, we go on to the Main Square where the Government Palace and the Town Hall are located.
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Local Flavor at Basilica And Convent Of Santo Domingo. We will visit the Cathedral and explore the Santo Domingo Convent, along which corridors San Martin de Porras and San Rosa de Lima used to walk around in 17th century, and where their remains rest today.
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Lima
Stay in Lima.
Day 2
Lima
Transfer to the airport and flight to Cusco. On arrival, meet and greet at the airport, transfer to your hotel.
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Lima
Sightseeing at Cerro San Cristobal (peru). In the afternoon our exclusive city tour starts with a visit to the San Cristobal Plaza to enjoy its panoramic view of the city.
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Lima
Local Flavor. Then, we will visit the San Pedro Market to soak in its local flavors and to learn about more of the products grown in the area which supply the whole city.
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Lima
Local Flavor at Coricancha. After this, the Korikancha temple will welcome us in all his magnificence; this temple, whose Quechua name means “Gold Enclosure” still bedazzles us with the thought of its gold covered walls.
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Lima
Local Flavor. Then it is the turn to visit the Santo Domingo Church. We will walk from San Blas, the artisans’ neighborhood, to the Hatun Rumiyoc street, stopping at the Inca Roca Palace, nowadays home to the Archbishop’s Palace and also at the famous Twelve Angle Stone. We will continue our walk to the Main Square to visit the Cathedral and its valuable and beautiful colonial masterpieces.
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Accommodation provided.
Day 3
Cusco
Archaeological Exploration at Saksaywaman, Sacsayhuaman. In the morning we will distance from the crowds and visit Sacsayhuaman, a huge and impressive fortress of colossal constructions and surrounded by beautiful views blending together perfectly. Our adventure continues at the Inca Shrine Qenqo, to see the sacrificial altar embedded inside a rock cave.
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Cusco
Sightseeing at Puka Pukara. Finally we will arrive to the Puca Pucara viewpoint and Tambomachay, monument of impressive architectonic knowledge considered as one of the pillars of Andean Cosmo vision.
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Lima
Leisure. Free afternoon to explore the city.
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Accommodation provided.
Day 4
Lima
Trains. According to the season, we will go to the Poroy train station or Ollantaytambo train station, where we will depart by train to visit one of the New 7 Wonders of the World.
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Cusco
Archaeological Exploration at Machu Picchu. We arrive at the Aguas Calientes station where our staff will assist us on boarding the bus to go up the winding road to Machu Picchu, amid a spectacular view of the Urubamba River and its canyon. The Lost City of the Incas, Machu Picchu, will astonish us with its terraces, ceremonial shrines, steps and urban areas. Energy is all around us. After a guided visit,
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Lima
We will have lunch at one of the restaurants in the area.
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Lima
At the arranged time, we will return to Cusco and will be transferred to the hotel.
Day 5
Lima
Sightseeing. Departure on a tour bus to Puno. On the way we’ll stop to visit the attractions this beautiful route has to offer. The first stop: Andahuaylillas for a visit to its beautiful chapel.
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Cusco
Archaeological Exploration at Raqch'i. Then its Racchi, Temple of the Wiracocha god where the walls and narrow streets stand out.
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Lima
Local Flavor at Museo Litico. Then it’s lunch time and the opportunity to see the view at La Raya, natural border between Cusco and Puno. Before our final destination we will visit the in site Pucara Museum and a chance to get one of the local classic bull shaped ceramics.
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Lima
We will arrive in Puno at the end of the afternoon.
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Accommodation provided.
Day 6
Puno
Sightseeing at Uros Islands. A morning trip to visit the “people of the lake”. A visit to the Uros’ handmade islands and their inhabitants who will welcome us to their peculiar life style. It is hard to believe but these friendly locals live, get an education and make a living on these floating islands.
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Lima
Archaeological Exploration at Hatuncolla. In the afternoon we will visit the pre-Inca cemetery of the Hatun Colla chiefs in Sillustani, on the shore of Lake Umayo. A great trip to see the funerary towers or Chullpas reaching up to six meters high.
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Stay at Puno.
Day 7
Puno
Boating at Lake Titicaca. The day has finally arrived: the Lake Crossing. We will set off early for the Copacabana Sanctuary to board the catamaran that will take us on a panoramic journey through Lake Titicaca’s immensity to the legendary Island of the Sun, cradle of the Inca Empire.
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Lunch will be served on board.
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Lima
Sightseeing. Upon arrival we will visit the Garden of the Inca and the steps leading to the Fountain of the Inca.
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Boating. Later we will visit the Inti Wata Complex and we’ll get on board a traditional totora reed boat to enjoy the view of Pilkokaina Palace. To end our tour we´ll board the catamaran again to sail to Chua Port from where we will be transferred to La Paz.
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Stay at La Paz.
Day 8
Lima
Local Flavor. In the morning it is time for our city tour which begins in the typical Witches’ Market, then is off to the Colonial San Francisco Church and the Murillo Plaza in which we will find the Metropolitan Cathedral, the Government Palace and the Parliament. Then we will walk around the famous Jaen Street where the most important museums of La Paz are located, to later move to different directions like the residential areas of Obrajes, Calacoto and la Florida to end our tour in the spectacular Valley of the Moon.
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Accommodation provided.
Day 9
Lima
Departure transfer. End of our services.
Before You Go
What to know before booking
Included
Airport transfer Round-trip transportation from Lima, Cusco, and Puno hotels Entrance fees Guide
Not Included
Personal expenses Gratuities
What to Bring
Tours will be in group service
Meeting & Pickup
All of your tours include round-trip transfer service to and from your hotels. One day prior your service, you will receive an e-mail indicating your pick-up times.
Planning Notes
Hotel pickup offered: Yes Confirmation: Automatic
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