• We'll begin our experience with a meet-and-greet at Jorge Chávez International Airport, where our team will be waiting to welcome you and accompany you on your private transfer to your hotel in Lima.

📍 Private transfer to the hotel: We’ll travel in comfort by private transportation to Miraflores or Barranco, two of Lima’s most charming districts, known for their atmosphere, prime location, and tourist attractions.
📍 Lima – City of the Kings: We’ll begin exploring Peru’s capital, a city where millennia of history and modernity coexist on the shores of the Pacific Ocean.
📍 Miraflores and Barranco: These iconic districts stand out for their beautiful ocean views, cultural venues, architecture, and restaurants, offering a unique atmosphere that blends tradition and modernity.
📍 Historic Center of Lima: Known as the City of Kings, Lima preserves an important historical and architectural legacy. Its historic center is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
📍 Peruvian Cuisine 🍽️: Lima is also one of Latin America’s leading culinary destinations, making it the ideal starting point to begin enjoying Peru’s flavors and culinary traditions.

• Arrival at the hotel: Finally, we’ll arrive at your hotel in Miraflores or Barranco, where you can settle in and rest up before continuing this incredible adventure through Peru.

• We'll kick off this incredible adventure with a pickup from your hotel in Lima between 4:00 and 5:00 a.m., as we head south through Peru to discover the breathtaking landscapes of Paracas and Ica.

📍 Ballestas Islands – Paracas: We’ll take a boat tour of the famous Ballestas Islands, where you’ll be able to observe marine life, rock formations, and beautiful views of the Pacific Ocean.
📍 Traditional Vineyard – Ica: We’ll continue on to a traditional vineyard, where we’ll enjoy a delicious lunch and a wine and pisco tasting.
📍 Huacachina Dunes – Buggy Ride: In the afternoon, the adventure begins with an exciting buggy ride through the enormous Huacachina dunes, where you’ll enjoy incredible views and plenty of adrenaline.
📍 Sandboarding in the Desert: We’ll stop to go sandboarding, gliding over the sand amidst spectacular desert landscapes.
📍 Sunset in Huacachina 🌅: To wrap up the day, we’ll head to the top of the dunes to watch the spectacular sunset over the Huacachina Desert.

• In the afternoon, we will return to the city of Ica.
• We will board a tour bus to Lima (estimated arrival time: 10:00 p.m.), arriving at the Lima bus terminal, where a shuttle will be waiting to take us to the hotel.
• A Night in Lima

• Transfer to the Lima Airport ✈️: Early in the morning, we’ll pick you up at your hotel and take you to Jorge Chávez International Airport, arriving with plenty of time to board your flight to Cusco.
• Arrival in Cusco: Upon your arrival, our team will be waiting to welcome you and provide a private transfer to your hotel in Cusco, where you can check in.
• Free morning to acclimate: You'll have the morning free to rest and acclimate to the altitude in Cusco (3,399 m above sea level), as well as to enjoy the city at your own pace.
• This afternoon, at 2:00 p.m., we'll begin our Cusco City Tour, visiting some of the main historical and archaeological treasures of the ancient capital of the Inca Empire.

📍 Qoricancha – Temple of the Sun: We’ll visit one of the most important religious sites in the Tawantinsuyo, considered one of the main ceremonial centers of the Inca era.
📍 Sacsayhuamán: We’ll explore this impressive ceremonial fortress, famous for its massive walls built from gigantic stone blocks.
📍 Q’enqo: We’ll visit this ancient ceremonial center, where we’ll learn more about the ritual practices of the Inca culture.
📍 Puka Pukara: We’ll explore this ancient watchtower and checkpoint, strategically located near Cusco.
📍 Tambomachay: We’ll visit this important ceremonial center associated with the worship of water, notable for its ancient stone fountains and canals.

• End of the City Tour: Around 6:00 p.m., we'll wrap up our tour and return to Cusco, after having visited some of the most iconic sites in this ancient city.
• Accommodations in Cusco 🏨: Transfer to the hotel to rest and get ready for the next experiences on our trip.

• Breakfast at the hotel.
• Between 6:30 and 7:00 a.m., we’ll begin our journey through the Sacred Valley of the Incas, a route where time seems to stand still amid mountains, terraces, and villages that still retain their ancestral spirit.
• Today's itinerary:

📍 Chinchero: Visit an artisanal community where you’ll learn about traditional weaving with alpaca wool, dyed with natural dyes and woven with centuries of patience
📍 Moray: Marvel at its circular terraces, the ancient Inca agricultural laboratory that harnessed the microclimate to cultivate sacred plants
📍 Maras Salt Mines: marvel at more than 3,000 salt pools that have been active since pre-Inca times, glistening in the sun like mirrors of the past
📍 Urubamba: enjoy a buffet lunch featuring the most authentic flavors of Andean cuisine
📍 Ollantaytambo: visit its Inca fortress, a monumental complex that combines history, energy, and living architecture. From here, you’ll board the train bound for Aguas Calientes

• Arrival and check-in at the hotel.
• Accommodations in Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu Village).

• Breakfast at the hotel 🥐: We'll start the day with breakfast before embarking on one of the most anticipated experiences of the trip.
• Hike to Machu Picchu 🏔️: Depart by bus for the legendary Machu Picchu, enjoying the scenery of mountains, mist, and orchids. Tour subject to availability.

📍 Private guided tour: You’ll visit the most iconic temples, agricultural terraces, and natural viewpoints. Exclusive service for groups of 2 or more; if you’re traveling alone, you’ll join a small group of up to 4 passengers.
📍 Free time: You’ll have some time to explore and enjoy Machu Picchu at your own pace.

• Trip Down to Aguas Calientes 🚌: We'll take the bus down to Aguas Calientes to enjoy a local lunch.
• Return Train 🚆: After lunch, we'll take the train to Ollantaytambo, where a private vehicle will be waiting to take us to Cusco.
• Accommodations in Cusco 🏨: Arrival in Cusco and transfer to the hotel to rest after this unforgettable day.

• We'll depart between 4:30 a.m. and 5:00 a.m. from Cusco, heading toward Cusipata, and enjoy the Andean scenery along the way.
• Along the way, we'll stop for breakfast before continuing on to the starting point of our hike.

📍 Mountain of Seven Colors – Vinicunca (5,036 m a.s.l.) 🌈: We’ll begin our hike toward one of the most breathtaking natural landscapes in the Andes, where shades of red, turquoise, gold, and green create a unique scene at an altitude of over 5,000 meters.
📍 Free time: Upon arriving at the mountain, we’ll have free time to take in the scenery, take photos, and enjoy the breathtaking natural surroundings of the mountain range.

• Return to Cusipata: After enjoying the Mountain of Seven Colors, we'll begin our descent toward Cusipata.

📍 Buffet lunch: Upon arriving in Cusipata, we’ll enjoy a buffet lunch to recharge our energy before heading back to Cusco.

• Return to Cusco: At approximately 5:00 p.m., we’ll arrive in the city of Cusco and will have time to collect our belongings and get ready for our next trip.

📍 Cusco–Puno Trip 🚌: In the evening, around 10:00 p.m., we’ll board our tourist sleeper bus bound for Puno and enjoy a comfortable and peaceful overnight trip.

• Overnight on the Road: We’ll travel by sleeper bus from Cusco to Puno, arriving at our next destination to continue this incredible adventure through Peru.

• At dawn, around 5:00 a.m., we’ll arrive in Puno, the highland city on the shores of the majestic Lake Titicaca. After a hearty breakfast, we’ll head to the harbor to begin our adventure on the waters of the world’s highest navigable lake.

📍 Lake Titicaca 🚤: We’ll board a tour boat to cruise the calm waters of the lake, enjoying the Altiplano scenery and the first light of dawn.
📍 Uros Floating Islands: We’ll visit these unique islands built from totora reeds, where we’ll meet the locals and learn about their ancestral traditions, culture, and way of life.
📍 Amantaní Island: We’ll continue our boat trip to this beautiful island on Lake Titicaca, renowned for its natural landscapes, tranquility, and traditional communities.
📍 Experience with a Local Family: Upon arriving at Amantaní, we’ll be welcomed by a local family, with whom we’ll share a lunch and gain an up-close look at their customs, traditions, and way of life.
📍 Traditional dinner 🌟: In the evening, we’ll enjoy a home-cooked dinner prepared by our host family, accompanied by the chance to gaze at the Altiplano’s breathtaking starry sky.

• Accommodations in Amantaní 🏠: We'll spend the night in a family home, enjoying an authentic experience of living alongside the local community.

• We'll start the day with breakfast at the family home, enjoying one last morning surrounded by the tranquility and scenery of Lake Titicaca.

📍 Taquile Island 🚤: We’ll board a tour boat bound for Taquile Island, known for its breathtaking landscapes, natural viewpoints, and textile traditions, recognized by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
📍 Taquile Viewpoints: We’ll take a tour of the island to enjoy panoramic views of Lake Titicaca and learn about the customs and traditions of its community.
📍 Traditional Lunch 🍽️: We’ll enjoy a traditional lunch prepared with local ingredients while taking in the beautiful scenery of Lake Titicaca.
• Return to Puno: In the afternoon, we’ll begin our boat trip back to Puno, arriving around 5:00 p. m. We’ll have free time to rest, stroll through the city, or explore its attractions.
📍 Puno–Cusco Trip 🚌: In the evening, around 10:00 p.m., we’ll board our overnight tour bus bound for Cusco, where we’ll be able to rest comfortably during the trip.

• Overnight on the bus: We’ll travel by bus from Puno to Cusco, arriving in Cusco the next day to continue our adventure through Peru.

• We'll arrive in Cusco around 5:00 a.m., after our overnight trip from Puno. We'll have time to organize our belongings and get ready for the transfer to the airport.

📍 Airport Transfer ✈️: Depending on your flight schedule, we’ll provide a private transfer to the Cusco airport, where our adventure through Peru will come to an end.
📍 End of our services: We’ll say goodbye to this incredible experience, taking with us memories of the Andean landscapes, ancestral traditions, Inca temples, Lake Titicaca, and the majestic mountains of Peru.

• Thank you for traveling with us ❤️: we hope we were part of an unforgettable experience. Every destination, every landscape, and every encounter will remain a special memory of this trip through Peru.

INCLUDES

Transfers and Transportation

• Airport–hotel–airport transfers in Lima and Cusco.
• Tour transportation for all tours and excursions.
• Interprovincial tour buses: Cusco–Puno and Puno–Cusco (sleeper bus).
• Tourist train tickets: Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes – Ollantaytambo.
• Shuttle buses to and from Machu Picchu.
• Tourist boats on Lake Titicaca (Uros, Amantaní, and Taquile).

 Tickets

• Admission to all attractions listed in the itinerary:
  Lima (City Tour and Catacombs),
   Cusco (Qoricancha, Sacsayhuamán, Q’enqo, Puka Pukara, Tambomachay),
  Sacred Valley (Pisac, Ollantaytambo),
  Machu Picchu,
  Maras and Moray,
  Rainbow Mountain,
  Uros, Amantaní, and Taquile Islands.

Food

• Daily breakfast at hotels or en route.
• Lunches included in: Ica (Huacachina), Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, Mountain of Colors, Amantaní, and Taquile.
• Traditional home-cooked dinner on Amantaní Island.

Activities and Experiences

• City Tour of Lima and Cusco with a professional guide.
• Excursion to the Ballestas Islands and Huacachina Oasis (sand dunes and sandboarding included).
• Guided tour of the Inca Citadel of Machu Picchu.
• Guided hikes to the Mountain of Seven Colors.
• Cultural experience in the communities of Maras, Moray, Chinchero, and Amantaní.

Additional Services

• A professional guide in Spanish will accompany you on all tours.
• Hiking poles, a basic first-aid kit, and oxygen for high-altitude tours.
• Support available throughout the entire trip.

NOT INCLUDED

Flights

• International airline tickets (country of origin – Peru – country of return).
• Domestic flights (Lima–Cusco–Lima).

Additional food

• Dinners and lunches not specifically mentioned in the itinerary.
• Alcoholic beverages or personal snacks during the tours.

Insurance and personal expenses

• Travel insurance or international medical assistance.
• Tips for guides, drivers, and local staff.
• Personal expenses (souvenirs, laundry, phone calls, etc.).

 Optional activities

• Vistadome Train (USD 40 one-way / USD 70 round-trip).
• Hike up Waynapicchu Mountain (USD 60).
  Not recommended for people who suffer from vertigo or have breathing difficulties.

Other positions

• Bank fees or transfer fees for international payments.
• Expenses not listed as included in the itinerary.
• Hotels

• Original passport valid for at least 7 months. This is required for entry; without this document, you will not be able to take the tour.
• Full sun protection: a cap or hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen. The Andean sun is intense even on cloudy days.
• Comfortable sneakers or hiking shoes. Ideal for walking safely on uneven terrain.
• A small backpack with the essentials: water, snacks like candy, cookies, chocolate, or nuts to keep your energy up during the hike.
• A camera or cell phone with enough battery life. You don't want to miss the best views or the most special moments of your trip.

Legacy of the Sun – 9 Days Between Lima and Cusco

Experience the essence of Peru on a tour that combines history, culture, and nature. Explore the heart of the Inca Empire, from Cusco to Machu Picchu, with the comfort and security of an all-inclusive service. This tour is available every day of the year, with guaranteed departures for both group and private tours.

• Price

Group tour price:US$709.00 per person

• Easy booking:

Secure your spot with a deposit of 20% of the total amount.

• Payment of the balance:

You can pay the remaining 80% upon arrival by:

• Credit or debit card
• PayPal
• Cash (soles or dollars)
• Pix  

The only private tour is the Machu Picchu tour; all other tours are regular shared tours.

Access to Machu Picchu is organized through three official routes:

• Tour 1: Panoramic View (Classic Photo)
• Tour 2: The most comprehensive tour (panoramic views + temples)
• Tour 3: Temple Tour (no panoramic views)

Availability is limited and subject to demand, so we recommend booking in advance.

If we are unable to find availability for your travel dates, Andean Peru Exploor will assist you in purchasing your ticket in person in Aguas Calientes. This process involves waiting in line at the official ticket office, always accompanied by our team.

Important: This option is subject to daily availability and does not guarantee admission.