Golden Route and Sacred Lake Lima Cusco Puno

Day 1: Arrival in Lima

Upon your arrival in Lima, our staff will be waiting for you with a sign displaying your name.
You will then be transferred to your selected hotel in Lima.

This day is free for you to explore on your own — we recommend visiting Larcomar, the Miraflores boardwalk, and the Love Park (Parque del Amor).

Day 2: Huacachina & Ballestas Islands

Pickup from your hotel between 4:30 and 5:00 a.m. to begin the tour.
At 9:00 a.m., we’ll arrive in Paracas for the Ballestas Islands boat tour and observation of the Candelabro geoglyph, where you’ll see diverse marine wildlife such as Humboldt penguins, sea lions, dolphins, guanay cormorants, and boobies.

Afterward, we’ll continue our trip by bus to Ica.

Around 12:30 p.m., we’ll visit a local winery, where you’ll enjoy a wine and pisco tasting, followed by lunch (not included).

At approximately 3:30 p.m., we’ll head to the Huacachina Dunes for an exciting buggy ride and sandboarding experience — a thrilling one-hour adventure!

Afterward, you’ll have free time to explore the Oasis of Huacachina, take photos, or buy handicrafts.

At 6:00 p.m., we’ll return from Ica to Lima, arriving around 10:00 p.m. at the original departure point.

Day 3: Cusco City Tour

Upon your arrival in Cusco, our staff will be waiting for you with a sign displaying your name. You will then be transferred to your selected hotel (please note the hotel check-in time).
At the hotel, you can enjoy a cup of coca or muña tea to help with acclimatization.
At 12:45 p.m., we’ll begin the city tour with pickup from your hotel.

We will visit:

• The Qoricancha Temple and the Convent of Santo Domingo
• Sacsayhuamán
• Q’enqo
• Puca Pucara
• Tambomachay

Day 4: Sacred Valley VIP Tour – Connection to Aguas Calientes

The day begins with pickup from your hotel at 6:30 a.m., after enjoying breakfast.
Our first stop will be Chinchero, where we’ll visit a local textile interpretation center and observe traditional weaving techniques.

Next, we’ll visit the impressive archaeological site of Moray, known as the Inca agricultural laboratory for its unique circular terraces.

Continuing the journey, we’ll arrive at the famous Maras salt mines, made up of over 3,000 small salt ponds still in use today.

Then, we’ll head to Urubamba for a buffet lunch.

After lunch, we’ll visit Ollantaytambo, the only Inca city that still preserves its original urban layout.
From there, we’ll board our train to Aguas Calientes.

Upon arrival in Aguas Calientes, a representative from your hotel will meet you at the train station and assist you with the transfer to your accommodation.

Day 5: Machu Picchu Full Day

The day begins with pickup from your hotel to transfer you to Wanchaq or Ollantaytambo train station, where you’ll board the train to Aguas Calientes.

Upon arrival, our guide will meet you and explain the itinerary. Then, we’ll take the Consettur bus to Machu Picchu, a 30-minute ride.

You’ll enjoy a 2-hour guided tour visiting highlights such as the Main Plaza, the Circular Tower, the Sacred Solar Clock, and more.
Afterward, you’ll have free time to explore the citadel and take photos.

Later, we’ll take the bus back down to Aguas Calientes and in the afternoon board the train back to Ollantaytambo or Cusco.
Finally, you’ll be transferred to your hotel in Cusco.

Day 6: Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca)

The tour begins with pickup from your hotel between 4:00 and 4:30 a.m.
We will travel for approximately 2 hours to Cusipata, where we’ll stop to enjoy breakfast.

After breakfast, we’ll continue for about one more hour by bus until we reach the starting point of the hike.
The walk takes around 1 hour and 30 minutes to reach our destination at an altitude of 5,020 meters above sea level (16,466 ft).

Once at the top, you’ll have time to explore the area, take photos, and admire the stunning mountain scenery.

Afterward, we’ll descend along the same trail back to the starting point, where our transport will be waiting for us.

We’ll then head to a local restaurant to enjoy lunch, before returning to Cusco.
The bus will drop you off at Plaza Regocijo, in the city center, where you’ll have free time to dine or shop for souvenirs.

Day 7: Lake Titicaca

The tour begins with pickup from your hotel at 7:30 a.m. to transfer you to the port of Puno.

Upon arrival, we’ll take a boat to the Uros Islands, where our guide and the local inhabitants will explain their way of life on Lake Titicaca and how these fascinating floating islands are built and maintained.

At approximately 11:00 a.m., we’ll arrive at Taquile Island, where we’ll visit the main square and have the opportunity to talk with the locals and admire their famous textile art, recognized by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage. We’ll also see temples, tombs, and ancient terraces that are still preserved today.

Finally, we’ll enjoy a traditional lunch prepared with local ingredients, and then begin our return trip to Puno.

At around 5:00 p.m., we’ll arrive back in Puno, where you’ll be dropped off at the bus terminal to take your return trip to Cusco.

Day 8: Farewell

After a good breakfast, we’ll pick you up from your hotel and transfer you to the Cusco Airport, approximately two hours before your scheduled flight.
Please remember that this is the day for your hotel check-out.

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