Lake Titicaca w/ Machu Picchu
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Combine the crossing of Lake Titicaca with a trip to Cuzco and Machu Picchu, the ‘Archeological Capital of the Americas’ and Machu Picchu, the Lost City of the Incas, just discovered earlier this century. You will be spend one night in Machu Picchu.
Recently, following UNESCO recommendations, Peruvian authorities have placed restrictions on the visitation of Machu Picchu, the lost Incan ruins. Currently, no more than 2,500 people daily will be allowed to visit the ruins. While these new restrictions are great for the preservation of the ruins, they may cause some difficulties in your ability to visit them, so we recommend booking with plenty of notice.
Day 1
Transportation from La Paz to Copacabana, where we will visit its church and the famous “Dark Virgin.” Boat to the Island of the Sun, visit Pilkokaina ruins (an Inca palace) and the village of Yumani to partake of the Water of Eternal Youth. Boat ride back to Copacabana and transportation to Puno.
Day 2
Transfer to the bus station to take the scenic bus drive to Cuzco. Upon arrival in Cuzco, transfer to your hotel.
Note: You may also take the Andean Explorer train from Cuzco to Puno (10 hour scenic ride), although it operates only on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday. Additional cost of $ 195 per person applies.
Day 3
City tour of Cuzco, visiting the Korikancha temple or Temple of the Sun, the Cathedral and its Art Museum and the artisans’ quarter of San Blas and San Blas Church. Continuing to the nearby water shrine of Tambomachay (Inca Fountains), Puca Pucara (Red Fortress), amphitheater of Kenko and finally the Sacsahuaman Fortress. Return to your hotel.
Day 4
Morning, transfer to the train station for a trip through the Sacred Valley of the Incas up to Machu Picchu. Upon arrival, guided tour of the ruins. Machu Picchu, the Lost City of the Incas, was a flourishing ceremonial and agricultural site, probably the gateway to the jungle marshes of the Inca empire. The central buildings were erected with the polished stone works of the Cuzco Imperial style, though the site was probably occupied well before the Incas started their expansion. It was associated with the earth cult revolving around the coca leaf, which was a privilege of the Inca royal family and priests. Lunch included. Afternoon, transfer to your selected hotel.
Note: Government regulations limit the number of visitors to Machu Picchu daily. Entrance is subject to availability. Please book with plenty of notice so we may confirm your entrance to the ruins. Machu Picchu entrance tickets are nonrefundable and nontransferable.
Day 5
Day at leisure. You may choose to return to Machu Picchu, hike Huayna Picchu or relax in the village of Aguas Calientes and its hot springs. In the afternoon, we will board the train to return to Cuzco. Upon arrival, train station reception and transfer to your hotel.
Note: Entrance tickets to Machu Picchu on this day are not included. Please contact your Yampu travel consultant if you think you would like to go back to the ruins or hike the Huayna Picchu at time of booking (subject to availability).
Day 6
Day of leisure in Cuzco.
Day 7
Transfer to the airport to take the flight to Lima and overlap with the add-on of your choice in Peru, or to take the flight to La Paz and overlap with the add-on of your choice in Bolivia. Note: flight from Cuzco to La Paz operates only Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday. Return flight to Lima or La Paz is included.
7 days , from £2027
| Occupancy Type |
3 Star |
4 Star |
5-Star |
| Double | £2027 | £2300 | £2707 |
| Single | £2575 | £2941 | £3473 |
Prices shown above are per person, in Sterling (Ł).
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