CROSSING THE ANDES

14 Days / 13 Nights

Day 01.  Lima

Arrival, reception in the airport and transfer to hotel.  Accommodation.

Day 02. Lima

Breakfast in the hotel. In the morning, we will start our city tour, visiting the historic center of Lima, Grau square, the Justice Palacae, San Martín square, the Main Square, the Government Palace, the City Hall of Lima, the Torre Tagle Palace, the Station of the Desamparados, the convent of San Francisco and old streets with colonial mansions and Moorish style balconies. In addition, we will also visit the most traditional residential areas of the capital: San Isidro and Miraflores, from here we will enjoy a magnificent view of the Pacific Ocean. In the afternoon, visit the Larco Herrera Archaeological Museum considered one of the best museums in Latin America. Its rooms exhibit the best and most complete collection of gold and silver of pre-Hispanic Peru in the world. It is also known for its large warehouses and erotic ceramics showrooms. Return to the hotel. Accommodation.

Meals: Breakfast 

Day 03. Lima / Cusco / Urubamba

Breakfast in the hotel. At appropriate time, transfer from the hotel to the airport to take your flight to Cusco. Arrival, reception and transfer to the hotel in Sacred Valley of the Incas, located 600 meters lower than Cusco, which is good for acclimatized. Accommodation.

Meal: Breakfast

Day 04. Sacred Valley / Aguas Calientes

Breakfast in the hotel. In the morning, we start visiting the Pisac village where you will have the opportunity to know the typical market of handmade products, made by the inhabitants of the community. In the afternoon, lunch in a local restaurant, after that will visit to the Ollantaytambo Fortress.

Breakfast in the hotel. Visit the Pisac market after villages on route. Lunch local restaurant. Visit to Ollantaytambo and transfer to the train station for trip to Aguas Calientes. Arrival, reception and transfer to the hotel by foot. Accommodation.

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

Day 05. Aguas Calientes / Machu Picchu / Cusco

Breakfast in the hotel. Very early in the morning, we will ascend by bus. Upon arrival, enjoy the imposing view of the sacred citadel of the Inca Machu Picchu empire, chosen one of the 7 New Wonders of the Modern World in the year 2007. Visit the main sectors of the Sanctuary as the room of the Three Windows, Intiwatana, Barns, among others. Lunch in a local restaurant. At appropriate time, return to Cusco. Arrival and transfer to the hotel. Accommodation.

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

Day 06. Cusco

Breakfast in the hotel. In the afternoon, we will visit the most iconic and main tourist attractions of the imperial city, archaeological sites such as Qenqo, Saqsayhuaman, Tambomachay, Puca- Pucara, the Cathedral of Cusco, the Main Square and the Qoricancha temple. Return to the hotel.

Meals: Breakfast 

Day 07. Cusco / Puno

Breakfast in the hotel. In the morning, transfer from the hotel to the bus terminal. Travel by regular tourist bus to the city of Puno. En route visitors will visit the Sistine Chapel of America or the temple of Andahuaylillas, the Archaeological Complex of Raqchi, the Raya that is located at 4335 msnm and the Lithic Museum of Pucara, includes tickets and guide. We will have a lunch in a restaurant on the route. Arrival and transfer to the hotel in Puno. Accommodation.

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

Day 08. Puno / Lake Titicaca

Breakfast. In the morning will start our full day visit to the Uros and Taquile Islands, inhabited by very old indigenous communities that still preserve many of their ancient customs. Lunch in the community restaurant. In the afternoon, return to Puno. Accommodation.

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

Day 09. Puno / La Paz – Catamaran

Breakfast in the hotel. Departure by bus to Copacabana. We will board the catamaran to cross the Lake Titicaca and visit Isla del Sol. Arrival at hotel in La Paz. Accommodation.

Meals: Breakfast

Day 10. La Paz

Breakfast in the hotel. In the morning, visit to Tiwanaku. Afternoon visit to the city and the Moon Valley. Return to the hotel. Accommodation.

Meal: Breakfast 

Day 11. La Paz / Salar de Uyuni

Breakfast in the hotel. In the morning, transfer to the airport for air travel to the small town of Uyuni. Arrival and departure in 4×4 toward the train cemetery 5 minutes from Uyuni, to the great Salar de Uyuni, Incahuasi Island, short walk to observe the immensity this great Salar and admire the giant cacti that dominate the place. Lunch at the Salar. Departure to Colchan. Transfer to the Salt hotel. Dinner. Accommodation.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 12. Uyuni / La Paz

Breakfast in the hotel. In the morning, transfer from the hotel to the airport to take your flight to La Paz. Free afternoon. Accommodation.

Meal: Breakfast

Day 13. La Paz / Lima

Breakfast in the hotel. At the appropriate time, transfer to the airport to take your flight to Lima. Arrival and transfer to hotel. Accommodation.

Meal: Breakfast

Day 14. Lima / International Flight

Breakfast in the hotel. At the appropriate time, transfer to the airport to take your international flight.

Meal: Breakfast