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Andean Adventure 6 Days
The classic route through the Andes in six days: Cusco, the Sacred Valley with Pisac and Ollantaytambo, Machu Picchu by train, the epic bus tour to Puno and the Uros and Taquile Islands.
The route at a glance
The classic route at its best: Cusco, the Sacred Valley with Pisac and Ollantaytambo, a night in Aguas Calientes, Machu Picchu by train, the bus tour to Puno with Andahuaylillas, Raqchi, La Raya and Pukará, and the Uros and Taquile Islands on Lake Titicaca.
Day by day
Six days to live the classic route through the Andes. Open each day to see the details.
Welcome to Cusco, the historical capital of Peru. Upon your arrival at the airport, our team will be waiting to give you a warm welcome and take you, in private transport, to your hotel in the city center.
You will have the rest of the day free to rest and acclimatize to the altitude (3,399 m.a.s.l.) before the adventure begins.
- Cusco airport – hotel transfer, Spanish/English assistance
- Hotel in Cusco
Sacred Valley Tour: Breakfast at the hotel. Around 8:00 a.m. we will begin a full-day tour of the Sacred Valley.
Pisac: a town famous for its artisan market and its impressive Inca archaeological site, with an irrigation system, astronomical observatory, solar clock or "Intiwatana" and extensive agricultural terraces.
Lunch buffet at a local restaurant with a variety of Peruvian dishes. Then we will explore Ollantaytambo, an ancient Inca military, religious and residential center, with a great temple, terraces and urban areas.
Train to Aguas Calientes: you will board the train from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes, where you will spend the night getting ready for your visit to Machu Picchu.
- Sacred Valley (approx. 8 hours)
- Tourist ticket
- Train Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes
- Breakfast and lunch
- Hotel in Aguas Calientes
Machu Picchu Tour: Early in the morning you will board the bus for your guided visit to Machu Picchu, the "Lost City of the Incas", one of the most impressive archaeological sites in the world. Built in the 15th century during the height of the Inca Empire, it was discovered by Hiram Bingham in 1911, although its original purpose remains a mystery.
Explore the ruins accompanied by your expert local guide and, as you walk among the ancient stone walls, imagine what life might have been like in this majestic citadel, located about 8,000 feet above sea level.
In the afternoon, return by train to Cusco. Upon arrival, you will be received and transferred to your hotel.
- Bus Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Aguas Calientes (approx. 20 min)
- Entrance to the Machu Picchu citadel
- Train Aguas Calientes – Poroy
- Hotel – train station – hotel transfers
- Breakfast and lunch
- Hotel in Cusco
Cusco – Puno bus tour: we will pick you up at 6:30 a.m. to begin the journey to Puno, with visits to four fascinating historical sites: Andahuaylillas, known as the "Sistine Chapel of South America"; Raqchi (Temple of the god Wiracocha), a great Inca temple 100 meters long; La Raya (4,300 m.a.s.l.), the highest point of the route and the border between the Quechua and Aymara cultures; and Pukará, the oldest and most important ceremonial center of the Altiplano.
We expect to arrive in Puno around 5:00 p.m., where you will be transferred to your hotel.
- Bus Cusco – Puno (group service, approx. 10 hours)
- Entrance to Andahuaylillas, Raqchi and Pukará
- Hotel – bus station – hotel transfers
- Breakfast and lunch
- Hotel in Puno
Early in the morning we will take you to the port to board a boat for your full-day excursion on Lake Titicaca. Your first stop will be the famous Uros Floating Islands, at 3,810 m.a.s.l., built entirely from totora reeds and inhabited by the Uros people, who preserve their ancient traditions.
Next you will visit Taquile Island, known for its intricate handwoven textiles, recognized by UNESCO as a masterpiece of the oral and intangible heritage of humanity. Return to Puno in the afternoon.
- Uros & Taquile excursion (group service)
- Hotel – pier – hotel transfers
- Breakfast and lunch
- Hotel in Puno
After breakfast, we will pick you up at the scheduled time and take you to the Juliaca airport (approx. 1 h 30 min) for your return flight to Lima.
This marks the end of your 6-day journey through Machu Picchu and Peru, with some additional surprises along the way!
- Breakfast
- Hotel – Juliaca airport transfer (Spanish/English assistant)
What's included
- Operated with a bilingual guide (Spanish/English)
- Sacred Valley tour: Pisac and Ollantaytambo + lunch included
- Train Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes and return to Cusco
- Entrance to the Machu Picchu citadel and up/down bus
- Bus tour Cusco – Puno with Andahuaylillas, Raqchi, La Raya and Pukará
- Excursion to the Uros and Taquile Islands with lunch
- Transfers from/to airports and stations
- 02 nights in Cusco, 01 in Aguas Calientes and 02 in Puno
- 24/7 customer service and emergency line during the tour
Not included
- International and domestic flights
- Personal expenses, drinks and meals not explicitly mentioned in the program
- Bookings must include the full name, nationality, passport, age and date of birth of each passenger
Keep in mind
- Prices per person in US dollars
- Child rate applies from 3 to 11 years old
- The Vistadome Train has an additional cost over the Expedition Train
- Rates subject to changes and availability
- Promotional rates for cash and card payments
- Special rates for the Andean Community (Ecuador, Bolivia, Colombia)
Per person, depending on your hotel
Choose your hotel category and train type for your adventure.
| Train | Double room | Triple room | Single room |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expedition Train | $820 | $803 | $1010 |
| Vistadome Train | $882 | $865 | $1072 |
| Train | Double room | Triple room | Single room |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expedition Train | $856 | $851 | $1086 |
| Vistadome Train | $918 | $913 | $1148 |
| Train | Double room | Triple room | Single room |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expedition Train | $919 | $887 | $1222 |
| Vistadome Train | $981 | $949 | $1281 |
| Train | Double room | Triple room | Single room |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expedition Train | $1170 | $1141 | $1684 |
| Vistadome Train | $1231 | $1203 | $1746 |
Prices per person in USD, subject to changes and availability. The Vistadome Train has an additional cost. Special rates for the Andean Community (Ecuador, Bolivia, Colombia).
Before your Andean adventure
Tour cancellations due to bad weather are not refundable, as they are factors beyond our control.
According to the latest policies of the Dirección Desconcentrada de Cultura de Cusco (DDC), all Machu Picchu entrance tickets are personal. Therefore, they cannot be rescheduled, transferred or refunded.
The train company that takes you to Machu Picchu does not allow luggage larger than 5 kg. Most travelers carry only a small backpack for Aguas Calientes and Machu Picchu. You can leave the rest of your luggage at your hotel's storage in Cusco at no extra cost.
Peru Rail and Inca Rail do not allow seat selection. Seats are assigned automatically by the system.
The Expedition Train is the standard category with comfortable seats and panoramic windows. The Vistadome Train adds glass roof and sides that let you appreciate the Sacred Valley landscape in its full dimension, as well as panoramic windows in the aisles.
It is not mandatory for those visiting the cultural region (Cusco, Machu Picchu and Puno). However, it is recommended for those traveling to the Peruvian Amazon rainforest.
It is not mandatory, but it is highly recommended for all visitors.
The standard voltage in Peru is 230V. Some hotels offer 110V plugs with transformers on request.
US dollars and soles are accepted in Peru. The ideal is to bring dollars and exchange them at safe exchange offices within the country, preferably recommended by your travel agency.
There are two main seasons: the rainy season (November to March) and the dry season (April to October). In Cusco and Machu Picchu, temperatures range between 0°C and 24°C. In Puno, temperatures can drop to -5°C during winter nights.
Booking is simple
A direct process with the local agency. We confirm your booking within 48 hours.
Tell us your date
Message us on WhatsApp with your travel date and number of travelers. We confirm availability and tailor your itinerary.
Confirm with your 50%
The agency requests a 50% deposit of the total to secure your booking. We confirm it through the same channel.
Pay the balance and travel
The remaining balance is paid 15 days before your arrival in Peru. Then you only need to enjoy the trip.
Ready for your Andean adventure?
6 days through Cusco, the Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu and Lake Titicaca, with train included and expert guides. We answer within 48 hours.