Sun and Andes Tour – 11 Days: Lima, Cusco, and Puno

About the tour

Sun and Andes Routes – 11 Days is an elegant journey that connects the coast, the Andes, and the highlands in a single trip filled with light and meaning, following the ancient path of the sun that has guided Peru’s great civilizations.

11 DAYS - 10 NIGHTS

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INCLUDES ALL TRANSPORTATION

Maras Salt Mines, Sacred Valley

Itinerary

✈︎ Arrival in Lima: Our team will give you a warm welcome at Jorge Chávez International Airport, kicking off our wonderful adventure through Peru.

  • Private transfer to the hotel: We’ll travel in comfort in a private vehicle to Miraflores or Barranco, two of the capital’s most charming districts.

📌 Lima – City of Kings: We’ll discover a city that combines history, modernity, and extraordinary cultural richness on the shores of the Pacific Ocean.
📌 Miraflores and Barranco: These iconic districts stand out for their ocean views, architecture, cultural venues, and excellent cuisine.

Arrival at the hotel: We'll check in and have some free time to rest or explore the area at our own pace.

🛏 A night in Lima.

Departure from Lima: We'll begin our adventure with a pickup between 4:00 and 5:00 a.m., heading to the breathtaking destinations of Paracas and Ica.

📌 Ballestas Islands – A Marine Paradise: We'll enjoy an exciting boat ride, observing marine life, rock formations, and beautiful views of the Pacific Ocean.
📌 Traditional Vineyard in Ica – Pisco Route: We'll learn about the region's winemaking tradition and enjoy a A delicious lunch and a tasting of Peruvian wines and pisco.
📌 Huacachina – Buggy Adventure: We'll explore the breathtaking desert dunes aboard tubular vehicles, enjoying an adrenaline-filled experience.
Sandboarding – Fun in the Sand: We'll make a stop to slide down the dunes, enjoying this exciting activity.
📌 Sunset in Huacachina: We will consider a Spectacular sunset from the top of the dunes, surrounded by an unforgettable landscape.

Return to Ica: In the afternoon, we will return to the city to continue our trip. Return to Lima, with an estimated arrival time of 10:00 p.m.

🛏 A night in Lima.

✈︎ Lima–Cusco Flight: Early in the morning, we’ll head to the Lima airport to board our flight to the capital of the Inca Empire.

  • Arrival in Cusco: Our team will give us a warm welcome at the airport and take us to the hotel to check in.
  • Free morning and acclimatization: We'll have time to rest and adjust to the altitude in Cusco (3,399 m above sea level).

Cusco City Tour (2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.): We'll discover the main historical and archaeological treasures of the ancientTawantinsuyo.

📌 Qoricancha – Temple of the Sun: We’ll explore one of the most sacred religious sites of the Inca Empire, renowned for its extraordinary architecture.
📌 Sacsayhuamán – Ceremonial Fortress: We’ll admire its impressive walls built from enormous stone blocks, a testament to Inca engineering.
📌 Q’enqo – Ceremonial Center: We’ll explore its rock formations and ancient ritual spaces.
📌 Puka Pukara – Inca Fortress: We’ll explore this ancient surveillance and control complex.
📌 Tambomachay – Temple of Water: We’ll discover its stone fountains and canals, associated with the worship of water.

Return to the hotel: We will finish our tour at approximately 6:00 p.m.

🛏 Night in Cusco.

Breakfast at the hotel: We’ll begin our adventure with a pickup between 7:30 and 8:00 a.m., heading to the majestic Sacred Valley of the Incas to enjoy its beautiful Andean landscapes.

📌 Pisac – Archaeological Complex: We’ll explore its impressive agricultural terraces, a testament to the extraordinary engineering of the Incas.
📌 Pisac Artisan Market: We’ll stroll through its colorful stalls, where we’ll discover Andean crafts, textiles, and traditions.
📌 Urubamba – Buffet Lunch: We’ll enjoy a delicious buffet lunch featuring the flavors of Andean cuisine.
📌 Ollantaytambo – Inca Fortress: We’ll visit this impressive archaeological complex, renowned for its extraordinary architecture and history.

  • Train to Aguas Calientes: We'll board our tourist train bound for Machu Picchu Pueblo, enjoying spectacular scenery along the way.

Arrival in Aguas Calientes: We'll check in at the hotel and rest before our long-awaited visit to Machu Picchu.

🛏 Overnight stay in Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu Pueblo).

Breakfast at the hotel: We’ll start the most anticipated day of our trip, getting ready to explore the majestic Machu Picchu, one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World.

  • Hike to Machu Picchu: From Aguas Calientes, we’ll board the tour bus to the Inca citadel, enjoying breathtaking scenery amid mountains and cloud forests.

📌 Machu Picchu – Wonder of the World: We'll explore its fascinating history and architecture along the designated route, subject to availability.

Exclusive guided tour: We’ll visit the temples, terraces, and viewpoints included in the itinerary, accompanied by our professional guide. This service is available exclusively for groups of two or more; if you’re traveling alone, you’ll join a small group of up to four passengers.

  • Time for photos: We’ll take time to admire the scenery and capture unforgettable memories, while respecting the designated areas and time limits.

📌 Aguas Calientes – Local lunch: We’ll take a bus down to Machu Picchu Pueblo to enjoy a delicious lunch.

Return Train: According to the scheduled departure time, we will board our tourist train to Ollantaytambo, taking in the beautiful scenery of the Sacred Valley.

Return to Cusco: We will continue our journey in a private vehicle to Cusco, bringing this unforgettable experience to a close.

🛏 Night in Cusco.

Departure from Cusco: We’ll begin our adventure with a pickup between 4:00 and 4:30 a.m., heading to the majestic Humantay Lake while enjoying the Andean scenery.

📌 Mollepata – Andean breakfast: We’ll enjoy a delicious traditional breakfast to recharge our energy before our hike.

Hike to Humantay: We’ll take a hike lasting approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes, climbing through beautiful scenery to an elevation of 4,200 meters above sea level.

📌 Humantay Lagoon – The Turquoise Jewel of the Andes: We’ll admire its stunning turquoise waters, surrounded by mountains and the majestic snow-capped Salkantay.

  • Free time: We'll take time to take photos, admire the scenery, and connect with nature.

Return to Mollepata: We'll begin the descent, once again enjoying the spectacular views of the mountain range.

📌 Mollepata – Traditional Lunch: We'll enjoy a delicious lunch to recharge our energy after our hike.

Return to Cusco: We will begin our return trip, with an estimated arrival time of 6:00 p. m.

🛏 Night in Cusco.

Breakfast at the hotel: We’ll begin our adventure with pickup between 8:00 and 8:30 a.m., heading to the breathtaking landscapes of the Sacred Valley of the Incas.

📌 Chinchero – Andean textile tradition: We’ll visit an artisanal community, where we’ll learn about the ancestral process of weaving with alpaca wool and natural dyes.
📌 Moray – Inca agricultural laboratory: We’ll explore its fascinating circular terraces, used by the Incas to experiment with different microclimates and crops.
📌 Maras Salt Mines – Ancient Salt Pools: We’ll admire more than 3,000 salt pools, which have been in use since pre-Inca times and are surrounded by spectacular landscapes.

Return to Cusco: We will finish our tour between 2:00 p.m. and 2:30 p.m., approximately.

  • Free afternoon: We'll have time to rest or explore Cusco at our own pace.

🛏 Night in Cusco.

Departure from Cusco: We’ll begin our adventure with a pickup between 4:30 and 5:00 a.m., heading toward the majestic Mountain of Seven Colors while enjoying the Andean scenery.

📌 Cusipata – Andean breakfast: We’ll enjoy a delicious breakfast to recharge our energy before our hike.

  • Hike to Vinicunca: We'll hike through stunning mountains and high-Andean landscapes until we reach this natural wonder.

📌 Mountain of Seven Colors – Vinicunca (5,036 m above sea level): We’ll admire its spectacular shades of red, turquoise, gold, and green, which create a unique landscape in the Andes.

  • Free time: We'll have time to take photos and admire the breathtaking views of the mountain range.

Return to Cusipata: We'll begin our descent, once again enjoying the beautiful Andean scenery.

📌 Cusipata – Buffet lunch: We'll enjoy a delicious buffet lunch to recharge our energy.

Return to Cusco: We'll arrive at approximately 5:00 p.m. 

🛏 Night in Cusco.

Breakfast at the hotel: We’ll begin our journey from Cusco to Puno at 6:00 a.m., traveling along the famous Ruta del Sol, through Andean landscapes and past cultural treasures.

📌 Andahuaylillas – The Sistine Chapel of the Americas: We’ll visit its beautiful colonial church, renowned for its stunning paintings and artistic decoration.
📌 Raqchi – Temple of Wiracocha: We’ll explore this important Inca archaeological complex, dedicated to the god Wiracocha.
📌 Buffet lunch en route: We’ll enjoy a delicious buffet lunch before continuing our adventure.
📌 Abra La Raya – Altiplano Viewpoint: We’ll admire the spectacular high-Andean landscapes at 4,300 m above sea level.
📌 Pucará – Pre-Inca Legacy: We’ll take a cultural tour to discover the history and traditions of this ancient civilization.

Arrival in Puno: We'll wrap up our tour with a transfer to the hotel to rest.

🛏 Night in Puno.

Hotel pickup: We’ll begin our adventure heading toward the majestic Lake Titicaca, enjoying its breathtaking Altiplano landscapes.

📌 Uros Floating Islands – An ancient tradition: We’ll sail to these fascinating totora reed islands, where we’ll learn about the culture, customs, and way of life of their inhabitants.

Transfer to the lodge: We will continue our boat trip to our lodging on Lake Titicaca, where we can settle in and enjoy the surroundings.

Lunch at the lodge: We'll enjoy a delicious lunch accompanied by spectacular views of the lake.

  • Optional activities: Depending on weather conditions and lodging availability, we’ll be able to enjoy kayaking, photography, and some downtime.

📌 Sunset on Lake Titicaca: We'll watch a spectacular sunset over the calm waters of the lake.

Dinner and a starry sky: We’ll enjoy a delicious dinner at the lodge and, weather permitting, an unforgettable experience under the starry sky of the highlands.

🛏 A night at the lodge on Lake Titicaca.

Breakfast at the lodge: We’ll enjoy a beautiful sunrise over Lake Titicaca, accompanied by a delicious breakfast and one last look at this wonderful destination.

✈︎ Transfer to Juliaca Airport: Based on your flight schedule, we will take you from the lodge to the airport to board your return flight.

Farewell to Peru: We’ll wrap up this unforgettable adventure, taking with us extraordinary landscapes, unique experiences, and memories that will last a lifetime.

Thank you for traveling with Andean Peru Exploor! We hope to join you on your next adventure, because

Peru isn't just a place to visit—it's a place to experience and feel!
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INCLUDES

Transfers and Transportation
– Airport–hotel–airport transfers in Lima and Cusco.
– Tourist transportation during all the tours and itineraries mentioned.
– Ollantaytambo–Aguas Calientes–Ollantaytambo tourist train tickets.
– Buses to and from Machu Picchu.
– Tourist boats on Lake Titicaca.

– Admission to all attractions mentioned in the itinerary:
– Lima (City Tour and Catacombs).
– Cusco (Qoricancha, Sacsayhuamán, Q’enqo, Puka Pukara, Tambomachay)
– Sacred Valley (Pisac, Ollantaytambo).
– Machu Picchu, Lake Humantay, Maras and Moray, Mountain of Seven Colors.
– Uros Islands
– All applicable entrance fees along the Sun Trail are covered.
Meals
– Daily breakfasts at hotels or along the route.
– Lunches included in: Ica (Huacachina), Sacred Valley of the Incas, Machu Picchu, Mountain of Colors, Humantay Lake, and Uros.
– Includes lunch on the Ruta del Sol.
– Breakfast, lunch, and dinner at the lodge.
Activities and Experiences
– City tours of Lima and Cusco with a professional guide.
– Excursion to the Ballestas Islands and Huacachina Oasis (tubular sandboarding included).
– Guided tour of the Inca Citadel of Machu Picchu.
– Guided hikes to Humantay Lake and the Mountain of Seven Colors.
– Cultural experience in the communities of Maras, Moray, Chinchero, and Uros.
– One night at a luxury lodge.
Additional Services
– Professional Spanish-speaking guide throughout all tours.
– Hiking poles, basic first-aid kit, and oxygen for high-altitude tours.
– Round-the-clock assistance throughout the trip.
– Transportation to the Juliaca airport.

NOT INCLUDED

Flights
– International airfare (country of origin – Peru – country of return).
– Domestic flights (Lima – Cusco – Lima).
Additional meals
– Dinners and lunches not explicitly mentioned in the itinerary.
– Alcoholic beverages or personal snacks during 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 with a fear of heights or respiratory difficulties).
Other charges
– Bank fees or transfer costs for international payments.
– Expenses not specified as included in the itinerary.
– Hotels

– Original passport valid for at least 7 months: This is essential for entry; without this document, you will not be able to take the tour. In addition to your passport, you may bring a digital or physical copy of your important documents.
– Full sun protection: a cap or hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen. The Andean sun is intense even on cloudy days.
– Warm, layered clothing: The weather can change quickly; bring a light jacket, fleece, or windbreaker, especially for the early morning hours.
– Comfortable sneakers or hiking boots: Ideal for walking safely on uneven terrain.
– Personal medications: If you take any medication regularly, bring it with you for the entire trip.
– Small backpack with essentials: Snacks such as candy, cookies, chocolate, or nuts to keep your energy up during the trip.
– Water: Bring enough water to stay hydrated during the trip.
– Camera or cell phone with a fully charged battery:You won’t want to miss the best views or the most special moments of the trip.
– Cash in soles: Useful for personal purchases and any expenses that may arise during the tour.

Eternal Peru – 12 Days in Lima, Cusco, Nazca, and Puno 🌄

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 in group or private tours.
– Price
Group tour price: US$ 899.00 per person
– Easy booking:
Confirm your spot with a 20% deposit of the total amount.
– Balance payment:
You can pay the remaining 80% upon arrival via:
✓ Credit or debit card
✓ PayPal
✓ Cash (soles or dollars)
✓ Pix
The only private tour is Machu Picchu; 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 view).

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.

Price:
$899.00

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