Peru & Bolivia – 16 Day Example Tour Experience

In Lima

Arrival to Lima’s international airport. Reception and transfer to the selected hotel.
Overnight Hotel B / Belmond Miraflores Park

Lima City Tour & Culinary Experience

Breakfast at hotel. You will be picked up at your hotel and driven to a local fresh produce market in order to start the tour. During the visit to the local market, you will have the chance to see the ingredients used to prepare Peru’s most traditional dishes and also you will be able to try some of its unique native fruits. We will then head towards a renowned Peruvian restaurant for Lunch. In the afternoon, you will embark on a city tour of colonial Lima. This tour includes the main square where the Government Palace, the Cathedral, and the Municipal Palace are found. Also a visit to San Francisco Monastery and Casa Aliaga is included.
Overnight Hotel B / Belmond Miraflores Park

Lima / Sacred Valley

After breakfast, transfer to Lima’s airport for flight to Cusco. Arrival in Cusco and transfer to the Sacred Valley. Afternoon free to acclimatize to the altitude.
Overnight Hotel Rio Sagrado/Inkaterra Hacienda Urubamba/ Sol y Luna Lodge & Spa

Sacred Valley of the Incas / VIP Outdoor Lunch Experience

Breakfast at hotel. The first port of call this morning is the picturesque town of Pisaq which is famous for its local crafts market. In this market one has the opportunity to haggle with the local vendors. We will have a special outdoors VIP lunch experience overlooking the Andes. Our journey then proceeds to Ollantaytambo where you will admire and awe at this majestic Incan fortress.
Overnight Hotel Rio Sagrado/Inkaterra Hacienda Urubamba/ Sol y Luna Lodge & Spa

Machu Picchu

Early breakfast at hotel. Transfer to the train station. Departure for Machu Picchu in a panoramic ride which takes about 2 hours. Arrival to Aguas Calientes. Transfer to the citadel by a bus shuttle service. Guided tour throughout the Sacred Citadel of the Incas. The visit includes the Intihuatana (the Solar Clock) the Watchtower, the Incas Palace, the Three Windows among others.
Overnight Inkaterra Machu Picchu / Sumaq Machu Picchu

Machu Picchu / Cusco

Breakfast at hotel. Morning free to explore Machu Picchu and Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain. On the afternoon depart by train back to Cusco.
Overnight Belmond Hotel Monasterio / Nazarenas or La Casona Inkaterra

Cusco / City Tour & Four Ruins

Breakfast at hotel. We will begin visiting the Koricancha, a wonderful Ceremonial construction built during the Incas heydays. Afterwards we will visit the Cathedral of Cusco. At the Cathedral visitors may see beautiful old paintings, including the famous painting, of the Last Supper, showing Christ and the apostles about to dine on guinea pig. Later on, we will drive to the northern outskirts of Cusco, towards the Inca building such as Sacsayhuaman.
Here we will walk through huge Inca walls, built with massive rocks weighing up to 130 tons, well fitted, with absolute perfection. Then, we will move onto another important Inca site known as Qenqo, a strange place with subterranean passages, hiding in its interior perfect carved stones where the Incas probably mummify their deads. To finish off our City tour, we will drive further up to visit the Inca Baths of Tambomachay and the military lookout point of Pucapucara. and finally back to Cusco.

Overnight Belmond Hotel Monasterio/Nazarenas or La Casona Inkaterra

Onboard the Belmond Andean Explorer Train

Breakfast at hotel. This morning you will board the Belmond Andean Explorer Train for Puno Station. This tour includes all meals onboard with two sightseeing stops in Raqchi and La Raya.
Overnight onboard Belmond Andean Explorer Train.

Lake Titicaca all-inclusive activities

Breakfast on board the train. You will be staying at Titilaka all-inclusive hotel where all your excursions and meals will be arranged. Lake Titicaca is a beautiful area of Peru with is calming blue water and rich culture. Enjoy from visiting man made islands like Uros & Taquile, wonder around market places or visit ancient Sillustani.
Overnight at Titilaka Hotel

Lake Titicaca all-inclusive activities

Puno / Tiwanaku / La Paz

Breakfast at hotel. Today we will have make the Peru/Bolivia border crossing and immigration (transport change in Bolivia). En route to La Paz we will stop by Tiwanaku. This location is an antique pre-Inca archeological city that it is located 72 km from La Paz city. It was listed as a World Heritage Site in 2000 by UNESCO. We will visit the Ceramic Museum and Lithic Museum, important temples such as: Akapana Pyramid, Semi-subterranean Temple, Kalasasaya Temple next to the famous “The Gate of the Sun” and the Ponce Monolith. Puma Punku archeological site. Lunch at a typical restaurant. Along the way from Tiwanaku to La Paz, enjoy the scenery of the Bolivian Andes Range. Arrival in La Paz and check in.

Overnight at Casa Grande Hotel

La Paz and the Moon Valley

Morning tour sightseeing in La Paz and tour to Moon Valley. We will start our tour visiting the famous Prison of San Pedro, famous for its infrastructure and difference to other jails in the World. We will ride the largest Cableway System of the World from where we can enjoy a wonderful panoramic view of La Paz. We will then head to the Moon Valley. The Valley is located 10 km from La Paz and contain impressive formations, composed mainly of clay, created by the persistent erosion of mountains by winds and rain.
Then we will have a look of the newest residential area in La Paz and drive up to Killi Killi view point of (which has a panoramic view of 360° of La Paz). We will visit the Historical Area of La Paz, including Jaen Street which is famous for housing important buildings and museums. Then we will walk to the Murrillo Square, Executive Palace, Legislative Palace and Metropolitan Cathedral Drive to the San Francisco Church and have look inside it. Finally, we will visit the famous Witches´ Market where we will have an understanding of the Andean beliefs and mysticism.

Overnight at Casa Grande Hotel

La Paz / Uyuni

After breakfast we will go to the airport for our flight to Uyuni where we will have a 2-night stay.
Formed from the drying up vast prehistoric lakes, Uyuni is arguably Bolivia’s most breath-taking experience. In fact, Uyuni is the site of the world’s largest salt flats and they stretch as far as the eye can see. During the rainy season (November-March) Uyuni transforms into a vast mirror, reflecting the sky. During the dry season (April – October) the salt glistens until the horizon creating a surreal and magical atmosphere.

Overnight Hotel de Sal Luna Salada

Uyuni Salt Flats

Today after breakfast, we will visit the Uyuni Salt Flats. We will stop in many different viewpoints for amazing photo opportunities, including Colchani and Ojos del Mar.

Overnight Hotel de Sal Luna Salada

Uyuni / La Paz / Home Destination

Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to Uyuni’s airport for flight to La Paz and connections.