Puno to Machu Picchu 9 Days

These 9 days begin in Lima and a flight to Cusco for a City Tour of the ruins before exploring Puno's Lake Titicaca followed by the Sacred Valley and ending with a complete tour of Machu Picchu.


9 Days
Lima - Lima
From
$1390 USD
Code: PC3G2

This trip is:

Classic

This trip involves travel by plane, boat, tour bus and train and 2 to 3 star hotels. Some light walking is required at the ruins.

Standard

2 flights, Expedition train, bus tickets and entrances included. Some meals are included.

Easy to Moderate

Minimal physical walking. Machu Picchu is not yet wheelchair accessible.

Private / Pooled Tours

These tours are private and pooled.

Popular

These sites are very touristic.

Puno to Machu Picchu Tour Package Map Related Package | Puno | Cusco | Machu Picchu

Overview

Day 1    Arrival in Lima
We will be waiting at the airport holding a sign with your name on it. From there we will transfer to your hotel in Lima.
Includes Airport Transfer / Accommodation


Day 2    Flight Lima to Cusco - City Tour
Pickup at your hotel early morning and transfer back to Lima's airport. Flight to Cusco and transfer to your hotel in Cusco. City Tour of Cusco in the Afternoon. Guided tour of Qoricancha, Q'enqo, Sacsayhuaman, Tambomachay and Puka Pukara. Your tourist entrance ticket (BTG) is included. Stay the night in Cusco.
Includes Meals B / Flight / Transfers / Entrances (BTG) / Tour / Guide / Accommodation


Day 3    Guided Bus Tour to Puno
Enjoy a guided bus tour on the way to Puno which leaves in the morning and includes a buffet lunch.
Includes Meals BL / Transfers / Bus Tour / Accommodation


Day 4    Uros and Amantani Islands (Puno)
Uros Islands and Amantani Islands Full Day - Night on Amantani.
Includes Meals BLD / Transfer / Boat Tour / Entrances / Accommodation


Day 5    Taquile Island - Night in Puno
Another speed boat trip to visit Taquile Island in the morning followed by lunch and return to your hotel in Puno. Option to see the burial sites of Sillustani in the afternoon.
Includes Meals BL / Transfers / Accommodation


Day 6    Bus to Cusco - Free Day - Night in Cusco
This morning you'll return to Cusco by tour bus with another chance to enjoy the Andean scenery followed by free time in Cusco.
Includes Meals B / Bus Tickets / Accommodation


Day 7    Sacred Valley - Night in Ollantaytambo
Guided tour of Pisaq and Pisaq's market followed by lunch in Urubamba and another guided tour of Ollantaytambo. Stay the night in Ollantaytambo.
Includes Meals BL / Transfers / Entrances / Guide / Accommodation


Day 8    Train to Machu Picchu - Return to Cusco
Board the train in Ollantaytambo for Cusco (1.5 hrs) followed by bus up to Machu Picchu and a guided tour. After free time you'll return to Cusco by train then by bus.
Includes Meals B / Train and Bus Tickets / Transfers / Entrances / Guide / Accommodation


Day 9    Flight Cusco to Lima - Departure
Transfer to Airport in Cusco - Flight to Lima - INTL Return Flight
Includes Meals B / Transfer / Flight to Lima

Itinerary

Day 1    Arrival in Lima - Hotel in Lima
We will be waiting at the airport holding a sign with your name on it. From there we will transfer to your hotel in Lima. Enjoy free time exploring the city. Night in Hotel.

Free Time

Free Time
Explore Lima on your own after checking into your hotel.

Hotel

Accommodation
Night in Lima "Hotel Stefanos" (or similar).

Includes Transfer / Accommodation

Day 2    Flight Lima - Cusco - Afternoon City Tour of Cusco's Ruins
Enjoy free time in the morning to relax or explore Cusco's San Pedro Market, Plaza de Armas or Museums. From 2 pm - 7 pm you'll visit Cusco's major ruins beginning at Qoricancha followed by the caves of Q'enqo, Sacsayhuaman, Tambomachay and Puka Pukara. Night in Cusco "Tika Wasi Casa Boutique" (or similar).

40 mins

Flight to Cusco
Enjoy a 40 min flight up into the clouds.

5 hrs

Private Cusco City Tour
Privately guided tours of Qoricancha, Q'enqo, Sacsayhuaman, Tambomachay and Puka Pukara from 2 pm - 7 pm. Your tourist entrance ticket (BTG) is included.

Hotel

Accommodation
Night in Cusco "Tika Wasi Casa Boutique" (or similar).

Includes Meals B / Transfer / Bus Tickets / Entrances / Accommodation

Day 3    Guided Bus Tour to Puno - Free Time
After breakfast you'll take the Guided Tour Bus to Cusco by "Turismo Mer" and visit the ruins of Raqchi and "Sistene Chapel" church in Andahuaylillas. A delicious buffet is included followed by free time in Puno and a night in hotel.

full day

Guided Bus Tour + Lunch
Enjoy a guided tour and lunch on the "Turismo Mer" bus to Cusco.

Hotel

Accommodation
Night in Puno "GHL Lago Titicaca" (or similar).

Includes Meals BL / Transfers / Bus Tour / Accommodation

Day 4    Uros and Amantani Islands (Puno)
This morning you'll transfer from your hostal to the port where you will continue by motor boat 30 mins to the legendary Uros Islands. Here you can walk along the floating reeds. From Uros and after another 2.5 hr boat ride through Lake Titicaca you'll reach Amantani Island where you will stay with a local family for the night. Expect the authentic food, music and dance of the Puno people. Meals are included.

full day

Boat Tour
You will island hop on a "lancha" speedboat.

2 hrs

Guided Tour of Uros
Walk on these floating islands for a memorable experience.

2 hrs

Guided Tour of Amantani
Meet the locals of Amantani and visit Pacahtata followed by traditional musci and dancing.

house w/ accommodation

Accommodation
Enjoy the night on an island in the middle of Lake Titicaca.

Includes Meals BLD / Entrances / Transfer / Guide / Accommodation

Day 5    Taquile Island - Night in Puno
After breakfast we take a short boat ride to the neighboring Taquile Island, where we will tour around the ruins and visit these beautiful people, world famous for their intricate and fascinating weavings, after lunch we take the return trip to Puno. Arrival in the afternoon and transfer back to your hotel approx 4 pm.

full day

Guided Tour of Taquile
See the standing ruins of Taquile Island and have some free time to explore.

Hotel

Accommodation
Night in Puno "GHL Lago Titicaca" (or similar).

Includes Meals BL / Transfer / Accommodation

Optional

Guided Tour of Sillustani Burial Sites
See the burial towers of Sillustani overlooking an enchanting panoramic view of Lake Umayo.

Day 6    Bus to Cusco - Free Day in Cusco
Enjoy free time in to relax or explore Cusco's San Pedro Market, Plaza de Armas or Museums. Night in Cusco "El Balcon" (or similar).

6 hrs

Bus to Cusco
This morning you'll return to Cusco by tour bus with another chance to enjoy the Andean scenery.

Hotel

Accommodation
Night in Cusco "Tika Wasi Casa Boutique" (or similar).

Includes Meals B / Transfers / Entrances (BTG) / City Tour / Accommodation

Day 7    Sacred Valley Tour - Night in Ollantaytambo
After a solid night's rest and a bit of acclimation to the altitude you will feel up for seeing Cusco's Sacred Valley. We'll spend the whole day there seeing the ruins of Pisaq and Ollantaytambo. We'll have some shopping time in Pisaq's big artesanal market and have a delicious buffet lunch in Urubamba. The day concludes in Ollantaytambo in the afternoon with time to rest or explore the town. Night in Ollantaytambo.

full day

Private Sacred Valley Tour
Privately guided tours of Pisaq and Ollantaytambo including a buffet lunch.

Hotel

Accommodation
Night in Ollantaytambo "Hotel Samanapaq" (or similar).

Includes Meals BL / Transfer / Guide / Entrances / Accommodation

Day 8    Train to Machu Picchu - Return to Cusco
This morning we will board our train to Aguas Calientes and Machu Picchu (1.5 hrs). After arrival in Aguas Calientes we will go by bus up to Machu Picchu Citadel. After a complete guided tour (2 hrs) we'll have free time to take photos for another 2 hrs before returing to Aguas Calientes by bus. We will return to Cusco by train arriving at night.

3 hrs

Private Tour of Machu Picchu
1.5 hr privately guided tour of Machu Picchu followed by 1.5 hrs free time.

3 hrs

Train Ride
Experience a round trip train ride through the jungle along the Urubamba River 1.5 hrs each way.

Hotel

Accommodation
Night in Cusco "Tika Wasi Casa Boutique" (or similar).

Includes Meals B / Train and Bus Tickets / Entrances / Transfer / Guide / Accommodation

Optional

Train Upgrade
Ride the Vistadome or Hiram Bingham train

Huayna Picchu
Climb to a unique and picturesque viewpoint above Machu Picchu * Book 3 months in advance!

Montaña
Get a unique view of Machu Picchu from a neighboring mountain which offers the best possible photo opportunity of Machu Picchu.

Day 9    Flight Cusco to Lima - Departure
Transfer to Airport in Cusco - Flight to Lima - INTL Return Flight.

40 mins

Flight Cuz-Lima
Enjoy a short flight in the morning allowing time for your connecting INTL departure flight in the afternoon.

Includes Meals B / Transfer / Flights

Group Size Price/Person Group Type Extras
1 $2580 Private/Pooled --
2 - 3 $1880 Private/Pooled --
4 - 5 $1590 Private/Pooled --
6 - 7 $1460 Private/Pooled --
8 - 12 $1390 Private/Pooled --

Included Not Included
* Flights RT - Lima - Cuz / Cuz - Lima
* Transfers in Lima: airport - hotel - airport
* Transfers in Puno: terminal - tours - terminal
* Transfers in Cusco: hotel - tours - Ollantaytambo
* Transfers to Machu Picchu: train - bus - train - Cusco RT
* Bus Tickets - Cusco - Puno
* Bus Tour - Puno - Cusco (Raqchi ruins with Buffet Lunch)
* Guided Tours - (Pooled) Uros, Taquile, Amantani / (Private) Cusco City / (Private) Sacred Valley / (Private) Machu Picchu
* Entrances to Islands (Lake Titcaca)
* Entrances to Cusco's City and Sacred Valley ruins + Museums/Dances (BTG)
* Entrance to Machu Picchu
* Touristic Bus Ticket RT Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu
* RT Touristic Train Tickets Cusco - Aguas Calientes (Expedition or similar)
* 7 Nts Accommodation in Hotels (Lima, Cusco, Puno)
* 1 Nt Accommodation Family Stay Amantani (Puno)
* Meals specified in itinerary
* Meals not mentioned

To Bring Optional
* Original Passport
* ISIC Card (for Students)
* Comfortable Shoes
* Bug Repellent (Machu Picchu)
* Daypack for Machu Picchu
* Rain Protection
* Sunblock
* Sunglasses
* Hat or Cap
* Binoculars


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