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Cusco to Machu Picchu & Lake Titicaca Tour

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Cusco to Machu Picchu & Lake Titicaca Tour

Cusco, Pisac, Moray, Maras, Ollantaytambo, Aguas Calientes, Machu Picchu, Andahuaylillas, Puno, Uros
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Experience five days filled with breathtaking beauty and exploration. Begin your journey in Cusco, the historic capital, where you’ll encounter its archaeological treasures, cathedrals, and a unique blend of colonial and ancient architecture. Discover the highlights of the Sacred Valley, including Pisac, Moray, the Maras salt mines, and Ollantaytambo. Hike along the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, a sacred and significant site in South America, with stunning views of the Andes and tropical cloud forests. Conclude your adventure at Lake Titicaca, marveling at its deep azure waters stretching across Puno’s altiplano, exploring the islands, and learning about the traditional ways of its inhabitants.

Itinerary

DAY 1:

CUSCO CITY TOUR

Upon arrival in Cusco, you will be met by our representative and taken to your hotel. After a brief orientation, you will have time to rest and adjust to the altitude. In the afternoon, explore Cusco, a city showcasing the fusion of Andean and Spanish cultures. Visit the Santo Domingo Convent, which sits atop the Koricancha, the ancient Inca palace and primary center of worship for the Sun God. The tour continues with a visit to the impressive Sacsayhuaman, known for its grand Inca military architecture, and the nearby archaeological sites of Qenqo, Puca Pucará, and Tambomachay. Return to your hotel by early evening.

3 Accommodations:* Waman Qoricancha or Maytaq Wasin Hotel
4 Accommodations:* Costa del Sol Ramada or Casa Andina Premium

The day begins at 7:30am when your guide will pick you up from your Cusco hotel in a private van. Travel to the Sacred Valley of the Incas, starting with Pisac. Enjoy a panoramic view from the Taray Mirador of the Urubamba valley and its traditional farming villages. Explore the Pisac archaeological site, featuring a vast Inca cemetery with over 2,000 tombs, terraced farming fields, an Inca tunnel, and the religious sector of the site. Spend around two hours here, then visit the vibrant Pisac market before heading to Urubamba for lunch.

Next, visit the intriguing Moray archaeological site, often referred to as the “Greenhouse of the Incas,” where terraces carved into a deep bowl were used for agricultural experimentation. Continue to the colonial town of Maras and observe the pre-Inca salt mines, where salt has been harvested for generations. Finally, journey to Ollantaytambo, exploring the well-preserved Inca village and its impressive ruins, including the Sun Temple. After dinner, board the train to Aguas Calientes, departing at 7:04pm and arriving at 8:45pm.

3 Accommodations:* Ferre´ Hotel Machu Picchu
4 Accommodations:* El Mapi or Tierra Viva Superior

The highlight of your trip awaits! After an early breakfast, take one of the first buses to Machu Picchu to catch the sunrise. Your guide will provide a two-hour tour of the citadel, covering its key areas: agricultural, residential, and religious sectors. After soaking in the spectacular views, return to Aguas Calientes for lunch (not included) and some leisure time for shopping, sightseeing, or visiting the museum or hot springs.

Board the Expedition train back to Ollantaytambo at 2:55pm or 3:20pm, following the scenic Urubamba River. You might spot Wiñay Wayna along the way. Upon arrival in Ollantaytambo, your driver will meet you and transfer you back to your Cusco hotel, expected around 7:00pm.

Meals Included: Breakfast at your hotel
Difficulty: Easy
3 Accommodations:* Maytaq Wasin or Waman Hotels
4 Accommodations:* Costa del Sol Ramada, Casa Andina Private Collection or Novotel Hotels

IMPORTANT:
For those who have booked an extra hike to Huayna Picchu, please note that this tour does not include a guide.

You can upgrade to the Vistadome Train for the same departure times (2:55pm or 3:20pm, 4:22pm, or 4:43pm) at an additional cost of $67 USD. Early train departures can be arranged upon request at the time of booking.

We will pick you up from your hotel at 6:30am and take you to the bus station (Inca Express or First Class). Both services offer luxury amenities with an English-speaking guide and onboard refreshments. The journey includes visits to various Inca sites and museums, including the Andahuaylillas Church, known as the Sistine Chapel of South America for its stunning frescoes. We will also visit the Racchi ruins, a former religious and rest stop for Inca travelers, and La Raya, the border between Cusco and Puno, where you can see traditional Peruvian animals such as llamas and alpacas. In Pucara, visit a museum showcasing pre-Inca artifacts. Arrive in Puno by 5:30pm, where a representative will transfer you to your hotel.

Meals Included: Breakfast at your hotel, lunch
3 Accommodations:* Casa Andina Puno or Tierra Viva Puno
4 Accommodations:* Casa Andina Private Collection or Sonesta Puno

Your Puno adventure begins at 7:30am with a transfer to the port. Explore the Uros floating islands, home to an ancient ethnic group that has lived on Lake Titicaca since pre-Incan times. Experience their traditional lifestyle, including fishing, bird hunting, and reed utilization. Arrive at the islands around 8:30am and interact with the local families, learning about their customs and the construction of the floating islands. Optionally, enjoy a boat ride on traditional reed boats for an additional 10 soles.

After visiting Uros, proceed to Taquile Island, arriving around 11am. Experience local music and dance, enjoy a delicious lunch at a local restaurant, and hike around the island to admire the stunning landscapes and views of Lake Titicaca. Return to Puno by approximately 5:00pm and transfer back to your hotel.

Optional Add-On:
For an additional $90, you can extend your Lake Titicaca experience with a two-day trip, including an overnight stay with a local family.

Meals Included: Breakfast at your hotel, lunch on the island
Transportation: Fast Boat Service

NOTE:
The tour concludes in Puno. You can choose to fly back to Lima via LATAM Airlines with a late evening flight from Juliaca, for which we can arrange a transfer from Puno to Juliaca airport for $60. Alternatively, continue your journey to Bolivia via Copacabana and the Sun Island, or travel from Puno to Arequipa by bus or plane. For an exceptional train experience, consider the 12-hour scenic train ride to Cusco. You may also visit the Uyuni Salt Flats in Bolivia or the jungle at Puerto Maldonado.

Inclusions

Included:

  • Pickup and drop-off at your hotel
  • Entrance fees to Inca cities and all archaeological sites
  • Private transportation
  • Round-trip Expedition train from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes and back
  • Hotel accommodations in Cusco, Aguas Calientes, and Puno (if selecting the option with hotels)
  • Meals as specified in the itinerary
  • Round-trip bus ticket between Aguas Calientes and Machu Picchu
  • Entrance tickets to Machu Picchu
  • Professional guide fluent in English and Spanish
  • Visits to ruins en route to Puno
  • Tourist bus to Puno with an English-speaking tour guide
  • Pickup from Puno bus station and transfer to your hotel
  • Pickup from your hotel and transfer to the port of Puno
  • Fast boat service with an English-speaking guide
  • Visits to Uros and Taquile Islands on Lake Titicaca

Not Included:

  • Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
  • Entrance fee to the hot springs in Aguas Calientes (optional)
  • Entrance to Huayna Picchu – $75 USD
  • Train upgrade to Vistadome – $67 USD per person
  • Hotel upgrade in Aguas Calientes – starting from $40 USD per person
  • Optional boat ride on Uros Island – 10 soles
  • Two-day trip on Lake Titicaca with an overnight stay with a local family – $50 USD extra
  • Tips for your guide

NOTE:
Huayna Picchu is an optional hike within the Machu Picchu Citadel, typically done independently after your tour. If you desire a guided hike, please request it in advance, as there is an additional cost for this service.

What to Bring

What to Bring:

  • A small backpack or carry bag (larger bags are not allowed on the train or in Machu Picchu)
  • A change of clothing
  • Comfortable walking shoes or runners
  • Camera
  • Water to drink
  • Rain jacket or poncho
  • A fleece or jacket
  • Basic toiletries
  • Personal medications and first aid kit
  • Sunscreen
  • Insect repellent for mosquitoes
  • Hat for sun protection
  • Extra money for lunch, snacks, and souvenirs
  • Original passport (required for entry to Machu Picchu)
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Why to Choose

Why choose “INCA´S EXPEDITIONS”?

“INCAS EXPEDITIONS” is a 100% Peruvian local company and tour operator in Cusco, with many years of experience in hikes, adventure tours, and travel packages. We are a 100% local company.

Our dream as a local company is to offer personalized travel and hiking experiences, operated solely by local professional staff, focusing on a PERSONALIZED and HIGH-QUALITY SERVICE.

We are proud of our reputation as a travel operating agency, in addition to practicing RESPONSIBLE and SUSTAINABLE actions with the environment and local people.

We consider our staff as family and guarantee them a fair salary. We are very proud of our team! Without their support, we could not offer the quality of service that hundreds of our travelers have enjoyed.

At “INCAS EXPEDITIONS,” we are aware that our reputation and what our passengers say are crucial for our travelers to trust their next vacations; you can check the reviews our travelers leave on TripAdvisor, Facebook, and Google; in an honest and reliable operator to create your adventure in Peru.

We offer small groups of travelers.

To offer a more personalized service at “INCAS EXPEDITIONS,” we maintain a limit of 8 people for each of our groups. This distinguishes us from other companies that operate with larger groups.

About our tour guides

We are very proud of our guides. They are experts and professionals, fluent in English. They are experts and knowledgeable about the routes, and they are passionate about Inca heritage and history. Our guides are dedicated to their continuous personal and professional development, researching to offer you accurate and recognized theories about Inca and Andean culture. They are friendly, athletic, and well-educated, with degrees in Archaeology, Tourism, Botany, History, or Anthropology.

About our treatment of Inca Trail porters

Hiking with “INCAS EXPEDITIONS” is an uplifting experience, we prioritize your comfort and enjoyment throughout the hike, and you will have the assistance of our porters. You will interact with local people, explore incredible sites, and rediscover ancient Inca ancestral towns. Our porters carry your gear, prepare your meals, set up our camp tents, and take care of you while you relax.

We provide our porters for free with: jackets, sun hats, warm hats, shirts, pants, hiking boots, comfortable travel bags, canteens, back support belts, sleeping bags, mattresses, and travel insurance. All are hired from isolated communities, improving their economic circumstances and supporting the education of their children. We treat all our porters like family!

Our team

Our team (guides, cooks, porters, muleteers) and our equipment make “INCAS EXPEDITIONS” stand out among our competitors. On our adventure hikes, we include:

  • Our tents: Enjoy a good rest in our 4-season EUREKA Timberline tents. Our tents are for 4 people, but only 2 sleep in each, providing space for greater comfort and storage. They have a small vestibule for boots and poles.
  • Our foam mats: Separate and insulate from the ground.
  • Air mattresses: Available for rent for $20 USD.
  • Kitchen and dining tents: Used as a meeting room during meals, ideal for relaxing and chatting.
  • Tables and chairs: In the dining area, adapted to the day’s weather.
  • Travel bags: Provided the night before the trek.
  • Others: Pillows, rain covers for backpacks, survival shirts, and chemical toilets are provided during the trek.

Our commitment to social projection

At “INCAS EXPEDITIONS,” we have always believed in giving back to isolated local communities. As part of our commitment to responsible tourism, we carry out various social projects and always hire local people.

We are very proud to support our local people. We not only employ them but also support their families, contributing to a holistic approach with our employees from the Peruvian Andes and their loved ones.

Pricing

PRICES

  • $757 USD per person (without hotels)
  • $897 USD per person (with 4 nights in 3* hotels)
  • $1,142 USD per person (with 4 nights in 4* hotels)

This fantastic tour is available on any date, provided there are at least 2 participants.

Optional Add-On:
Add a two-day Lake Titicaca tour with an overnight stay with a local family for an extra $50 USD.

Private Service:
Available for an additional $300 USD per person, covering days 1, 2, 3, and 4 only.

Group Size:
All entrance fees are included, and we operate tours in small groups averaging 5 people, with a maximum of 8 participants.

Transfer from Puno to Juliaca Airport:
$25 USD per person for a private service.

DISCOUNTS

  • Ages 18 to 25: $30 USD discount. Provide a copy of your student card including university name, student name, photo, and expiration date for government approval.
  • Under 18 years old: $30 USD discount. Send a copy of your passport at the time of booking.
  • Under 11 years old: $40 USD discount. Send a copy of your passport at the time of booking.

EXTRAS

  • Huayna Picchu Climb: $75 USD. Must be booked in advance.
  • Upgrade to Vistadome Train: $67 USD (Aguas Calientes to Poroy/Cusco at 4:43pm).
  • Upgrade to 2 days on Lake Titicaca with an overnight stay with a local family: $20 USD.
  • Transfer from Puno to Juliaca Airport: $25 USD per person.
  • Hotel Upgrade in Aguas Calientes: 3-star – $45 USD (upgrades to 4 or 5-star also available).
  • Single Supplement: $40 USD for 3* hotels, $45 USD for 4* hotels.

NOTE:
Huayna Picchu is an optional trek within Machu Picchu Citadel, typically undertaken independently after your main tour. If you prefer a guided climb, please request it in advance for an additional cost.

Aditional information

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

WELCOME TO CUSCO
Upon arrival at Cusco airport, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Please provide your full flight details at least 14 days prior to arrival. Look for our representative with an orange INCA EXPEDITIONS board at the arrival terminal exit. Tours can be scheduled on any date that suits you!

THE BRIEFING
A pre-trek briefing will be held at 6:00 pm the night before your trek at our office, located at Calle Punacchupan 196, office 201 (second floor)

 

CAN I STORE MY LUGGAGE AT YOUR OFFICE?
Yes, you can store your main luggage at our office or at your hotel during the Machu Picchu Tour.

HOW TO BOOK THE TOUR?

  1. Booking Form: Complete our booking form by clicking on “BOOK NOW” on our homepage or here.
  2. Required Information: Provide the following for each participant:
    • Full name (as on passport)
    • Gender
    • Passport number
    • Date of Birth (dd/mm/yyyy)
    • Nationality
  1. Deposit: A deposit of $200 USD per person is required to secure your Machu Picchu entrance and train tickets. You can make this payment via VISA or PAYPAL on our homepage or booking page.

BALANCE PAYMENT
To avoid high credit card fees, you may pay in cash (USD or Peruvian soles) at our office in Cusco. ATMs are available in the historical center for cash withdrawals. Alternatively, you can pay by VISA or PAYPAL online, with a 5.5% service fee charged by these platforms. For PAYPAL payments, use our email address incasexpeditions@gmail.com.

STUDENT DISCOUNT
To qualify:

  • Under 18: $30 USD discount. Provide a copy of your passport at booking.
  • Ages 18 and above: Must provide a valid university ID with photo, university name, and expiration date. Discounts are $30 USD for students aged 18-25, $40 USD for children aged 2-11, and free for children under 2.

CHANGING DEPARTURE DATE
Changes to departure dates are not permitted once Machu Picchu tickets are purchased. Tickets are non-transferable and non-refundable. The deposit is non-refundable if you cancel.

PASSPORT REQUIREMENTS
Bring your original passport, which must match the number used to book your tickets. The passport will be checked at Machu Picchu and the train. If renewing or changing your passport, provide both old and new passports to avoid a $25 fee per person. You must bring both passports if you do not want to pay the fee.

WEATHER
Weather can be unpredictable. We recommend bringing a warm jacket for early mornings and a rain poncho for possible showers.

HOTEL DROP-OFF
We provide hotel drop-off after your tour. If you have booked a hotel in the Sacred Valley (e.g., Ollantaytambo or Urubamba), we will drop you there as well. If staying in Ollantaytambo before the trek, we will pick you up from there.

ALTITUDE SICKNESS
Acclimatization is crucial. Drink water, coca tea, and use oxygen if needed. Our guides are trained to handle altitude sickness. Consider booking a Cusco City or Sacred Valley Tour to help with acclimatization.

TIPPING
Tips are not compulsory but appreciated for excellent service. They inspire high-quality service and are a standard practice in the tourism industry.

SUSTAINABILITY
We are dedicated to sustainable and responsible tourism, protecting the environment, and benefiting local communities. Our staff is trained to respect and understand local culture and environment.

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