Uyuni Salt Lake Experience and Machu Picchu Travel

Price

2212$ per person

Duration

11 Days

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On this 11 day adventure visiting both Peru and Bolivia you will explore the highlights and hidden gems spanning from Lima, Sacred Valley of the Incas, Machu Picchu, Lake Titicaca and Bolivia's Salt Flats!. Experience the awe-inspiring wonders of Peru and Bolivia. Learn about Peru’s storied past in the former Inca capital of Cusco, and venture into the heart of the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Catch the scenic train to the endlessly fascinating Machu Picchu; then travel to Lake Titicaca; the highest navigable lake in the world. Then travel to Bolivia to see Sun Island, visit La Paz city; finally enjoy the striking Uyuni Salt Flats, natural wonder.

What's included

Destination

Bolivia , Cusco , Lake Titicaca , Lima , Machu Picchu Discover Destinations

Departure Location

Lima

Return Location

La Paz

Price includes

24 hour support by our local staff
Accommodation in Hotel with breakfast included
All entrance fees and excursions mentioned in the itinerary
All ground transportation
All transfers airport, train station or bus station transfers, Hotel pickup and drop-off
All transfers are assisted by English speaking staff
Guided tours by local quality English speaking guides
Meals: According mentioned in the itinerary (vegetarian or special diets are available)
Train tickets

Price does not include

Anything not specified in the itinerary description
Domestic flight tickets
Entrance fee to Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain
Guidance in other languages
International flight tickets
Other expenses of a personal nature (alcoholic beverages, laundry, etc.)
Tips for guides, drivers and other staff
VISA procedures, travel insurance, pre and post tour accommodation

Highlights

Take a stroll down the colorful Plaza Mayor in Lima.
Become part of an adventurous trip to the Inca ruins while indulging in the rich and modern Quechua cultures and the Inca culture.
Explore the regions of Machu Picchu on board a train.
Unique experiences captured in surrealistic images in the world’s largest salt desert.
Tour to Inkawasi Island, habitat of giant cacti in the middle of the salt flat.
Colorful sunsets in the majestic Salt flat.

PRICES FOR THIS TOUR PACKAGE

Hotel Category	Double or Triple room	Single room option Additional cost
Tourist	US$ 2212	US$ 393
Superior Tourist	US$ 2416	US$ 550

* Prices per person in US dollars.

MORE ABOUT HOTEL CATEGORIES
Tourist

In this type of accommodation are the 2-star and 3-star hotels and some guesthouses.
Appeals to tourists looking for more than basic accommodation.
The rooms and bed are simple, comfortable and adequate.
Beds are made and rooms are cleaned daily. Clean towels are supplied.
Rooms with private bathroom and hot shower.
Breakfast is included.
Ideal for travelers on a reduced budget.

Superior Tourist

In this type of accommodation are the 3-star and 4-star hotels.
Standard accommodation. Accommodation is deemed “very good”.
The rooms and bed are comfortable and adequate.
Beds are made and rooms are cleaned daily. Clean towels are supplied.
They have spacious reception with seats and other public rooms.
Some of these hotels have food and drink service; restaurant and bar.
Buffet breakfast is included.

MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THIS TOUR PACKAGE

Trip code	MUSF11D01
Travel style	GROUP TOUR
Type of activities	Culture & History, Gastronomic, Nature, Local Living.
Group size	Min 1, Max 16.
Physical rating	Some easy physical activities included in this trip. No physical preparation is required to make the most of the journey.
Departure dates	Guaranteed departures any day. Departures are available along the year. We do not have fixed departures.
Min age	1+ All travelers under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

Group tour means, each day you will join to meet new travelers at each destination, and a highly specialized guide for every excursion, share the bus or minivan and you will have guide to take you to all the scenic spots listed in the Itinerary.

Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
Day 6
Day 7
Day 8
Day 9
Day 10
Day 11

Day 1

International Arrival Assistance

Arrive in Lima at any time.
Our representative will be waiting for you at Lima airport with a customized sign with your name on it and private transfer to your hotel.
There are no planned activities, so check into the hotel and rest up.
Overnight at the Hotel in Lima.
Meals included: None.

Day 2

Gastronomic Tour - Lima Colonial Walking Tour

Breakfast at Hotel; pick up from the hotel at 09:00am. This culinary adventure will begin with a visit to the local market. You will see, smell, taste, and experience the infinite variety of textures, colors, aromas, and flavors.
Then, we will take you to our cooking studio where you will have a “hands-on”, learn more about Peruvian cuisine and prepare delicious local dishes. You will make an authentic Peruvian dish to tantalise your tastebuds and later enjoy your achievements.
You have to choose 4 options; FISH; "Sudado de Pescado" steamed fish (Main Course) or Peruvian National dish called "Ceviche". CHICKEN; "Aji de Pollo" in English chili chicken (Main Course) or "Papas a la Huancaina". MEAT; "Lomo saltado" (Main Course) or "Causa Limeña".
Vegetarian option; "Pimento Relleno" (Main Course) and "Solterito".
At the end we will enjoy the lunch prepared by ourselves.
Around 14:00pm pick up and transfer to Lima historical center. We'll take you to a fascinating walking tour. We will show you Palaces and castles our city hides, we also going to take you to our great Saint Francisco Monastery and the impressive underground Catacombs!
Also we visit "The Main Square", Archbishop's Palace and the Municipal Palace, other great places you will visit are: the Train Station Palace, unique old fashioned "Cordano Bar", colorful mansion palaces, Jiron del Union Pathway, Post Office Palace, Dominicans tower, Historical Rimac Bridge and lovely surrounded wooden Balconies and the next big project in the City the Under river subway.
Our historical center is considered a World Heritage protected by the UNESCO; we will show you the Original Spain Mansion Palace and enjoy its great collection of 18th Century paintings, its impressive sculptures, wooden varandas, trendy gilded mirrors and great original terrace.
After the tour we will take you back to your hotel. The tour ends at 18:00pm.
Overnight at the Hotel in Lima.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch.

Day 3

Flight to Cusco - Colorful Local Market & Cusco Walking Tour

Breakfast at hotel; at 06:00am pick up from the hotel and transfer to the airport for your flight to Cusco, the ancient Inca capital of the Incas.
On arrival in Cusco, assistance at the airport and transport to your hotel, where the rest of the morning is free time to rest in hotel in order to avoid altitude sickness.
Pick up from the hotel at 14:00pm – walking tour will begin at Colorful San Pedro market, there's probably no better market to experience Cusqueñan life. Enjoy a first-hand look at how local residents live day-to-day outside the postcard perfection of Cusco’s main square. The guide will explain the history of this market as you wander through the narrow aisles laden with colorful fabrics, meals, fruit juice, breads, crafts, shaman stalls, etc.
After we visit Cusco's main square, a busy and vibrant space that marks the colonial center of the city; which features wide stone pathways and well-kept colorful gardens.
Then we walked towards the street of Hatun Rumiyoc. The walls of the palace have a Snake and Puma on it. Moreover, there you can observe the well-known 12 angle stone which is a symbol of perfection in Incan Architecture.
After, we will head to the Temple of the Sun (Qorikancha) upon which the Convent of Santo Domingo has been built. Interesting fact: according to a legend, this temple was entirely gold plated which left many conquerors impressed with its magnificence when they came here!
Overnight at the Hotel in Cusco.
Meals Included: Breakfast.

Day 4

Tour to the Sacred Valley of the Incas

Breakfast at hotel - pick up from your hotel at 07:30am.
We then will then embark on a journey back in time to the Incan´s Sacred Valley beginning in Pisac, 31 km from Cusco. The ancient Incan archeological site and city is located on the top of a mountain. There you will have the chance to firsthand witness the impressive stonemasonry skill of our ancient ancestors.
Afterwards, you will go down into the quaint little town and wander through its colorful market where you can buy intricate, beautifully crafted locally hand-made products.
After this, lunch will be served at a local restaurant.
Then, you will continue to Ollantaytambo, a military, religious, and agricultural center of the Incas located at the top of a mountain. Note: unlike other small towns, this one has maintained its original Incan design including outstanding stone buildings and narrow streets. It was once used as a fortress and administrative and urban center.
Stop in Ollantaytambo from where we catch the train to Aguas Calientes, upon arrival to Aguas Calientes, reception and transfer to your hotel.
Overnight at the Hotel in Aguas Calientes.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch.

Day 5

Visit to the Sanctuary of Machu Picchu & Back to Cusco

Breakfast at the hotel; around 06:00am you will ride a bus to Machu Picchu archeological site (2,430m/7,972ft) declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983 and one of the New Seven Wonders of the World in 2007, the hilltop citadel deserved every bit of its fame.
Around 07:30am the guided tour begins, the guide will expertly direct you throughout the astounding ruins and its main streets. You can then wander around the town squares as well as climb the intricately carved stairways made of stone. Machu Picchu is considered to be the world’s spiritual center by esoteric wisdom. The guided tour takes around two hours.
From 10:00am to 12:00pm once the guided tour is over, you will have some free time to explore the citadel on your own.
From 12:30pm to 13:30pm take bus to Aguas Calientes.
From 13:30pm to 15:00pm take lunch on you own.
Return to Cusco: later board the train for the return trip to Cusco. You will stop at the Poroy station and then be picked up and driven to your hotel in Cusco.
Overnight at the Hotel in Cusco.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch.

Day 6

Spend the day travelling from Cusco to Puno by bus

Breakfast at hotel; you will be picked up at 06:00am from your hotel in Cusco and then transferred to the bus station where you will board the bus to Puno.
Enjoy spectacular views of the countryside on this full day of travel from Cusco to Puno, through the high Altiplano.
You will enjoy several shorts stops to take in panoramic views and visit a historical ruin in Andahuaylillas, Raqchi, La Raya, Pucara and Sicuani where you’ll have a delicious buffet lunch and taste its unique Andean flavor.
Upon arrival, reception and transfer to your Puno Hotel.
Overnight at the Hotel in Puno.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch.

Day 7

Tour to Lake Titicaca (Uros Floating Islands & Taquile)

Breakfast at hotel; you will be picked up from your hotel at 07:00am and transferred to Puno´s port. Our journey will begin with the Uros Floating Islands. The Uros are the native people who live on these man-made islands made with cattail which is grown on Lake Titicaca. The houses are built atop, while the cooking is done outside to avoid fires.
After spending an hour on the Island of Uros, you will proceed to the Island of Taquile. Here you will become aware that these locals speak Quechua instead of the predominant Aymara. The Island of Taquile was once a part of the Inca Empire, which still influences the style of the buildings today. Upon arrival to the island, you will receive some brief information as well as a tour until lunchtime. In the afternoon, the boat will take you back to Puno. From Puno´s port, you will be transferred back to your hotel.
Overnight at the Hotel in Puno.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch.

Day 8

Mystic Lake Titicaca & Sun Island (Puno to La Paz)

Breakfast at hotel; at 07:00am pick up from the hotel in Puno and transfer to Copacabana. After migration formalities, visit the town and the Church where the famous brunette virgin is.
Transfer by motor boat to the famous Sun Island where the Great Inca Empire was originated. After approximately 50 minutes of navigation, arrival to the Island and lunch at a local restaurant, this Island is home of important archaeological sites such as the Inca Stairs, which lead to the upper part of the Island where there are viewpoints to appreciate the majestic Lake Titicaca. The sacred source of crystalline water considered as the fountain of youth.
Return to Copacabana by motor boat and land transfer to La Paz, arrival time approx. 19:00pm
Overnight at the Hotel in La Paz.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch.

Day 9

La Paz City Tour, Moon Valley and Cable Car

Breakfast at hotel; at 09:00am pick up from the hotel to Killi Killi viewpoint, Murillo Square, where you will find the Executive Palace, the Legislative Palace and the Metropolitan Cathedral, ancient and majestic buildings. Visit the picturesque Museum of Ethnography and Folklore where you can appreciate the colorful clothes typical of Bolivia.
Transfer to the cable car to enjoy an impressive panorama of the city of La Paz in one of the most ecological and modern means of mass transportation in the world heading south, crossing the sky to visit the amazing Valley of the Moon, rocky landscape that was created by the erosion of the winds and the heavy rains forming an attractive lunar spectacle.
Lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon visit the craft center and the Witches Market, where you will find for sale mystical objects of ritual and Andean sorcery. Visit the San Francisco Church in Baroque Mestizo style with impressive carvings on its façade. Return to the hotel.
Overnight at the Hotel in La Paz.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch.

Day 10

Full Day Uyuni Salt Flat & Sunset

Breakfast at hotel; at 05:00am pick up from the hotel and transfer to La Paz airport (El Alto) to take flight to Uyuni.
Around 08:30am upon arrival to Uyuni airport, reception and transfer to our office in Uyuni. At 10:00am begin one of the most exciting experiences. Visit the train cemetery of old locomotives and then continue to the town of Colchani where there are craft factories of salt extraction. Entrance to the salt flat to visit the salt mounds and its eyes. After a short stop, visit Inkawasi Island an amazing habitat of giant cacti. Tour the trails with a spectacular view of the Salt flat. Lunch included and free time to enjoy the stunning scenery. At the end of the afternoon you will be able to appreciate a beautiful spectacle of the sunset.
Return to Uyuni and transfer to airport. Take flight to La Paz.
Upon arrival to La Paz, reception and transfer to your hotel.
Overnight at the Hotel in La Paz.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch.

Day 11

Departure from La Paz - International flight

Breakfast at hotel; you will be collected from your hotel in La Paz and transferred to the airport.
Take International flight.
Meals included: Breakfast.