10-Day Tour from Lima: Machu Picchu, Lake Titicaca and Colca Canyon
Explore all the highlights of Peru on a 10-day tour. Visit Cusco, the Sacred Valley, the salt terraces of Maras and the circular terraces of Moray. Step back in time in the town of Ollantaytambo before boarding the train to Machu Picchu. Discover the impressive complex and then travel to the highest navigable lake in the world. Visit the Uros Floating Islands, made of Tortora Reed and Taquile Island. At last, see the most amazing places of the Colca Canyon and spot several condors flying around.
ItineraryDay 1: Lima - PeruStop At: Lima, Lima, Lima Region
You will be greeted at the Lima Airport and taken to your hotel to spend the day at your leisure. Overnight in Lima.
Duration: 12 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight in Lima
Day 2: Lima to CuscoStop At: Cusco, Cusco, Cusco Region
Head to the Lima Airport for your 1-hour flight to Cusco. You’ll be transferred to your Cusco hotel and can spend the day at your leisure exploring the streets and shops in the city. Overnight in Cusco.
Duration: 6 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight in Cusco
Day 3: Cusco Walking TourStop At: Cusco Cathedral, Portal Belen Plaza de Armas, Cusco 08002 Peru
Meet your guide and enjoy a walking Cusco city tour visiting the Cathedral located in the main square, Plaza de Armas. You will see the paintings and other works inside.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Qorikancha, Avenida El Sol, 3rd block, Cusco Peru
You will visit the Temple of the Sun (Qoricancha)
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Mercado Central de San Pedro, Tupac Amaru, Cusco 08002 Peru
You will visit the different sections of this old market such us fruit section, artisan section, and more. Learn about the local variety of products and ingredients. Then, head back to your hotel. Overnight in Cusco.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight in Cusco
Day 4: Maras, Moray, Ollantaytambo and Train to Aguas CalientesStop At: Moray Valle Sagrado de los Incas, Maras 08655 Peru
Visit Maras and see its traditional streets. Admire the culture and people wearing traditional clothing. Then, see the circular terraces of Moray and enjoy a delicious lunch in a local house.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Salinas de Maras, Carreta a Maras, Maras 08655 Peru
After Moray, we will head to the Salt Terraces of Maras and learn about an ancient pre-Incan method of producing salt. After that, you will visit the archaeological site of Ollantaytambo.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Archaeological Park Ollantaytambo, Ollantaytambo 08676 Peru
You will visit the impressive Ollantaytambo ruins, temples and terraces.You will even enter an original house to observe the building and see how people used to live. After your Sacred Valley tour, you'll be taken to the Ollantaytambo train station to take the 1.5-hour train journey to Aguas Calientes.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight in Aguas Calientes
Day 5: Machu Picchu and Train to CuscoStop At: Santuario Historico de Machu Picchu, Machu Picchu Peru
Visit the magnificent site of Machu Picchu and enjoy a 2-hour tour visiting the truly exceptional Temples of the Sun and the Condor. See the aqueducts and houses, and learn about the Incan Sacred Terraces. You then have time to explore the site on your own.
You can do the trek to the Sun Gate for an impressive view overlooking Machu Picchu and Wayna Picchu or a visit to the Incan Bridge. In the afternoon, you will return to Aguas Calientes to take the train to Cusco. There, you will be transferred to your hotel.
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight in Cusco
Day 6: Cusco to Puno (Lake Titicaca) by Tourist CoachStop At: San Pedro Apostol de Andahuaylillas, Calle Tacna No 302, Andahuaylillas 08210 Peru
Head to the bus station for your 9-hour scenic coach journey to Lake Titicaca. Make a stop at Andahuaylillas Church, known as the Andean Sistine Chapel.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Parque Arqueologico De Raqchi, San Pedro Peru
Afterward, you will make a stop at the town of Racchi to visit the Incan temple of Wiracocha and discover this construction with adobe brick walls of 11 meters high. Then, enjoy a delicious buffet lunch of traditional Peruvian dishes at Sicuani. You will then reach the midway point between Cusco and Puno which is also the highest point of the journey, La Raya standing 14,100 feet (4,300 meters). Continue to Pukara.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Pucara, Pucara, Puno Region
Visit Pukara, famous for its ceramic production and its most famous figurines, the two bulls. At 5pm, you will reach Puno, which lies on the banks of Lake Titicaca. A representative will be waiting for you at the bus station to transfer you to your hotel.
Duration: 30 minutes
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight in Puno
Day 7: Uros Floating Islands and Taquile IslandsStop At: Uros Floating Islands, Lake Titicaca, Puno Peru
Today, we will meet you at your hotel and taken to the highest navigable lake in the world, Lake Titicaca.
During the morning, you will visit the unique Uros Floating Islands, which have been built of only totora reeds. You will be astonished to see how the locals use the totora reeds to build many objects essential in their daily lives. As part of your visit you will explore the lake with a trip around the islands by totora reed canoe. After the totara reed canoe ride, you will continue on to Taquile Island via motor fast boat. You will have time to relax and enjoy the stunning scenery of Lake Titicaca for one hour
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Taquile Island, Taquile Island, Puno Region
Once you have arrived to the island, you will walk around the area and appreciate the beautiful landscapes. After your visit to Taquile Island you will enjoy a locally prepared lunch at a local restaurant. After lunch, we will cross the lake via boat and we will transfer you back to your hotel.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight in Puno
Day 8: Lake Titicaca to Yanque (Colca Canyon)Stop At: Chivay, Chivay, Colca Canyon, Arequipa Region
Take a six-hour journey to the town of Chivay while enjoying incredible landscapes marked by lakes, lagoons, trout farms and Andean flamingos. The soaring altitude of 4850m (12,000ft), which will be reached, will give you an amazing view of the highlands.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Yanque, Yanque, Colca Canyon, Arequipa Region
After Chivay, we will arrive to Yanque. You can go around this beautiful village.
Duration: 19 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 9: Colca Canyon Tour and ArequipaStop At: Colca Canyon, Peru
Enjoy a tour of Colca Canyon and make a few stops in small Andean villages where time seems to have stood still. Travel along the canyon to get to ‘Mirador Cruz del Condor’, from where you can look into the depths of the Colca Canyon. This viewing point is 1200m deep. Spot a few condors flying and take a short hike along the canyon. Then, enjoy a locally prepared lunch and head to your hotel in Arequipa. The journey back to Arequipa will take approximately 4 hours through stunning scenery of lakes, glaciers and volcanoes.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight in Arequipa
Day 10: Arequipa and Flight to Lima and International FlightStop At: Lima, Lima, Lima Region
Today we will take you to the Arequipa Airport for your domestic flight to Lima. You arrive in Lima in time for your connecting international flight.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
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No accommodation included on this day.
Informacion Adicional
"A minimum of 2 people per booking is required"
"Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking"
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required"
"Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants"
"Infants must sit on laps"
"Most travelers can participate"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability"
Start Time:
4* Hotel Option
1/1/2024 - 12/31/2024Superior 3* Hotel Option
1/1/2024 - 12/31/2024Standard 3* Hotel Option
1/1/2024 - 12/31/2024| Monday - Sunday : | 12:00 AM - 11:30 PM |
Duration: 10 Days
Start location: Traveler pickup is offered
Airports- Jorge Chavez International Airport, Av. Elmer Faucett s/n, Callao 07031, Peru
Cancellations and refunds:
If you cancel at least 45 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.
If you cancel between 15 and 44 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 50 percent cancellation fee.
If you cancel within 14 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.
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