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6-Day Best of Peru: Cusco, Machu Picchu, and Lake Titicaca Tour

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Overview

Available languages

English
Spanish

144 hours

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Visit all of Peru's top attractions on this 6-day, small-group tour. Spend time in Cusco, the Sacred Valley of the Incas, Visiting Pisac, the famous Pisac Market, Ollantaytambo along the Urubamba river. Then visit the amazing Machu Picchu city of the Incas. You'll also visit the highest navigable lake in the world: Lake Titicaca, with the floating Uros and Taquile islands.

Overnight accommodations starting at 3 star hotels, most of your meals, entrance fees and all transportation to and from each attraction (including Cusco airport transfers) are included in the cost of this tour.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Specialized infant seats are available

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Passport name, number, date of birth, gender and country is required at time of booking for all participants

A current valid passport is required on the day of travel. (6+ months expiration dates are valid)

Children must be accompanied by an adult

Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults

Accommodations In Aguas Calientes: Waman Hotel, Gringo Bill´s, Intipunku & Suites and more

Accomodations in Cusco: Casa Andina, Munay Wasi Inn, San Agustin International, Midori, Sueños del Inka, Siete Ventanas and more

Accomodations in Puno: Casa Andina, Intiqa, Balsa Inn, Qelqatani, Hacienda and more.

Airport pickup and drop off will be provided according your flight information.

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

What To Expect

Day 1

Arrive in Cusco

Accommodations

Overnight at a 3-star hotels: We will provide if available Munay Wasi Inn Yawar Inka Taypikala Cusco Midori

1

Arrive at Cusco airport, meet our Machupicchu Latin America representative who will be holding a sign with your name on it, and then board our comfortable transport for drop-off at your hotel located in the city center

Admission Not Applicable
2

Cusco

12:00pm: After check-in at the hotel, the balance of the day will be at leisure Note: Today at 13:00pm, you can join us and visit the Cusco city tour for an extra cost. Overnight: Cusco

12 hours • Admission Not Applicable
Day 2

Sacred Valley Classic and train to Aguas Calientes

Accommodations

Overnight at 3-star hotels: Tara Machupicchu Ferre Machupicchu Retama Machupicchu Ferre Boulevard

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

Buffet breakfast at the hotel in Cusco

1

Cusco

7:00am: After breakfast at your Cusco hotel, our Machupicchu Latin America expert guide will greet you in the lobby. From there, we board our comfortable transport to begin a breathtaking journey into the heart of the Sacred Valley of the Incas

1 minute • Admission Not Applicable
2

Manos De La Comunidad

Animal rescue center (Manos de la comunidad): 7:50am: After a short drive, we will arrive at a local animal rescue center where you can get up close with native Andean camelids, including graceful alpacas, curious llamas, and rare vicuñas

30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable
3

Mirador Taray

Taray viewpoint: 8:50am: Our journey continues as we descend to the Taray Viewpoint, a stunning spot where you can capture the classic and best panoramic photos of the Sacred Valley

15 minutes • Admission Not Applicable
4

Parque Arqueologico Pisac

Pisac Archaeological Park: 9:30am: Explore the impressive Inca citadel perched high above the Sacred Valley. This must-see site is renowned for its magnificent, cascading agricultural terraces and well-preserved ceremonial center, including the Temple of the Sun. It offers breathtaking panoramic views and a fascinating insight into Inca engineering.

30 minutes • Admission Not Included
5

Pisac Market

Pisac Market: 10:30am: Then, we will stop at the village of Pisac to visit its famous market and purchase some local handicraft souvenirs. 11:20am: Following this beautiful visit, we will take a scenic one-hour drive to Urubamba town for lunch.

30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable
6

Urubamba

Urubamba (stop for lunch) 12:20pm: Enjoy a delicious buffet lunch (not included)

50 minutes • Admission Not Applicable
7

Archaeological Park Ollantaytambo

Ollantaytambo Archaeological Park: 13:20pm: A stunning Inca fortress, religious sanctuary, and living city located in the Sacred Valley. Renowned for its magnificent, massive stone architecture and extensive agricultural terraces, this site offers dramatic panoramic views and a unique historical insight into Inca resistance against the Spanish conquistadors, making it an essential and captivating stop before continuing your journey to Machupicchu. Ollantaytambo train station: 15:10pm: Finally, we will take you to the train station located in the same town of Ollantaytambo and board the train to Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu Pueblo) Train Journey to Aguas Calientes 15:37pm: This train journey allows you to appreciate the fascinating scenery along the sacred Urubamba River (also known as the Vilcanota River).

40 minutes • Admission Not Included
8

Aguas Calientes

Aguas Calientes (Machupicchu pueblo): 17:02pm: Arrive at the train station, meet our representative by the exit gate who will walk you to the hotel. After check-in at the hotel, the balance of the day is all yours to spend at leisure Overnight: Aguas Calientes (Machupicchu pueblo)

12 minutes • Admission Not Applicable
Day 3

Machupicchu guided tour by local expert guide - Cusco

Accommodations

Overnight at a 3-star hotels: We will provide if available Munay Wasi Inn Yawar Inka Taypikala Cusco

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

Buffet breakfast at the hotel in Aguas Calientes

1

Aguas Calientes

Aguas Calientes hotel: 5:30am: Breakfast at your hotel 6:00am: Meet our Machupicchu Latin America expert guide who will pick you up from your hotel lobby and walk with you to the bus station (about a 5-minute walk). Bus from Aguas Calientes to Machupicchu: 6:20am: Board the 30-minute shuttle bus ride up to the main entrance/gate of Machu Picchu.

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable
2

Machu Picchu

Machupicchu guided tour: 7:00am: Finally, this is your time for Machupicchu! Explore this unique and magical place accompanied by our professional and expert guide, who will share all his knowledge about the history, traditions, and more that surround this mysterious and enigmatic Inca citadel of Machupicchu, and allow time to capture the most amazing photos Bus back to Aguas Calientes: 10:00am: After we are done with the visit, board the bus down to Aguas Calientes for lunch (not included) and enjoy some extra time in the town to get some local souvenirs Aguas Calientes Train station: 12:20pm: Board the train back to Ollantaytambo train station; the return train ride takes 90 minutes.

2 hours • Admission Included
3

Ollantaytambo

Ollantaytambo Train station: 14:30pm: Arrive at the train station, meet our representative by the exit gate who will be holding a sign with your name and our Machupicchu Latin America logo, and then board our comfortable transport to make our way to Cusco

Admission Not Applicable
4

Cusco

Cusco: 16:30pm: After an almost two-hour drive, we will arrive in Cusco and drop you off at your hotel

12 minutes • Admission Not Applicable
Day 4

Sightseeing bus to Puno - Sun Route

Accommodations

Overnight at 3-star hotels: Intiqa Hotel

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

Buffet breakfast at the hotel in Cusco

LUNCH

Lunch

Buffet breakfast at the restaurant in Sicuani

1

Cusco

5:30am: Breakfast at your hotel 6:15am: Meet our Machupicchu Latin America representative who will pick you up from your hotel lobby and drop of you you to the bus station (about a 25-minute drive). 7:00am: Bus departure time with destination to our first stop of this amazing Sun route sightseeing bus tour.

Admission Not Applicable
2

San Pedro Apostol de Andahuaylillas

Visit Andahuaylillas, home to the "Sistine Chapel of the Americas," where a simple adobe exterior hides an opulent explosion of Spanish and Indigenous Andean art. The interior features magnificent gold leaf, vibrant frescoes, and priceless paintings, making this a vital stop on your journey along the scenic Andean Baroque Route.

25 minutes • Admission Included
3

Parque Arqueologico De Raqchi

Discover Raqchi, home to the colossal Temple of Wiracocha—the largest single-roofed structure the Inca Empire ever built. This unique archaeological gem features towering 14-meter adobe walls, rare cylindrical columns, and a massive complex of ancient granaries (colcas) and administrative centers

25 minutes • Admission Included
4

Sicuani

Restaurant at Sicuani (stop for lunch) Enjoy a delicious buffet lunch

40 minutes • Admission Not Applicable
5

La Raya Pass

We will stop for a few minutes at Abra La Raya, the spectacular border between Cusco and Puno. Here, you will enjoy amazing, panoramic sights of snow-capped Andean peaks and traditional vicuña and alpaca herds grazing in the high-altitude plains.

15 minutes • Admission Not Applicable
6

Museo Litico Pukara

Visit the beautiful Pucará Lithic Museum and step into the cradle of Andean civilization. This amazing museum showcases impressive monoliths and stone sculptures from the pre-Inca Pucará culture, including the famous Rain Stele and Beheader monoliths

25 minutes • Admission Included
7

Puno

17:30p: Arrive at the Puno bus station where your Machupicchu Latin America representative will greet you warmly. They will provide a comfortable transfer to your hotel, assist with check-in, and offer a brief orientation for our upcoming visit to the Uros and Taquile Islands on Lake Titicaca. The balance of the day is yours to enjoy at leisure

12 minutes • Admission Not Applicable
Day 5

Full Day Adventure on Lake Titicaca: Uros Floating Islands & Taquile Island

Accommodations

Overnight at 3-star hotels: Intiqa Hotel

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

Buffet breakfast at the hotel in Puno

LUNCH

Lunch

Traditional lunch at Taquile Island with our host family

1

Puno

6:30am: Breakfast at your hotel 7:00am: Meet our Machupicchu Latin America representative who will pick you up from your hotel lobby and drop of you you to the Lake Titicaca harbor (about a 10-minute drive).

30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable
2

Uros Floating Islands

Embark on an unforgettable adventure across Lake Titicaca, the highest navigable lake on Earth. Our first stop is the extraordinary Uros Floating Islands. You will step onto islands entirely made of Totora reeds, learn directly from the resilient locals about their unique way of life, and interact with the families who call these floating marvels home

1 hour • Admission Included
3

Taquile Island

After we complete our visit to the Uros Islands, we embark on a 90-minute sail to Taquile Island, a genuine "land island" where time-honored traditions thrive. This location offers a profound immersion into a lifestyle that has remained largely unchanged for centuries. Upon disembarkation, a picturesque twenty-minute ascent leads us through ancient, terraced landscapes to our host family’s private restaurant. Here, we enjoy an exquisite, traditional lunch while accompanied by the captivating sights and sounds of authentic traditional dances and folk music. After lunch, a scenic 25-minute walk takes us back to the harbor. From there, we embark on our final two-hour sail across Lake Titicaca to Puno harbor.

2 hours • Admission Included
4

Puno

Upon arrival, our transport will be waiting to provide a seamless drop-off at your hotel, allowing you to enjoy the remainder of your day at leisure. Overnight: Puno

12 hours • Admission Not Applicable
Day 6

Departure from Puno (Juliaca airport)

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

Buffet breakfast at the hotel in Puno

1

Puno

After a final breakfast at your hotel, enjoy a seamless private transfer to Juliaca Airport according to your departure schedule, concluding your journey with ease. Note 1: Juliaca's Inca Manco Capac International Airport (JUL) is located approximately a one-hour drive (45-55 km) from Puno city center. Note 2: Extend Your Stay, Puno offers convenient connections to extend your journey. We can facilitate all necessary arrangements: 1.- La Paz, Bolivia: Connect with daily tourist buses or private transfers to the Bolivian capital. 2.- Arequipa & Colca Canyon: Travel via scenic bus or private transport to Arequipa, the gateway city for tours of the Colca Canyon

Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

Overland transportation for all transfers during the 6-day program

Round trip bus tickets in Machupicchu: Aguas Calientes – Machupicchu – Aguas Calientes

Lake Titicaca Adventure: Uros and Taquile Islands

5 Nights hotel accomodation with private bathroom (at your selected hotel)

Sightseeing bus tour to Puno – Sun Route

Round trip train tickets: Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes – Ollantaytambo (at your selected class)

1 Bottle of water (on day 2)

Admission entry tickets to Sun Route, Lake Titicaca + Machupicchu

Airport/hotel Pick up and drop off

Professional licensed English-speaking tour guide per itinerary

Machupicchu guided tour by local expert guides

Sacred valley Clasic: Pisac and Ollantaytambo guided tour

International and Domestic flights (Lima - Cusco / Juliaca - Lima)

sacred valley entry ticket

Optional: Huaynapicchu entry ticket (it must be requested at the time of your booking and will be provided if available).

Not mentioned in the inclusion section

Travel insurance (Highly recommended)

Tips / Gratuity

Pickup points

Velazco Astete Airport

Cusco Peru

Options

Solo room and Economy Train

3 star hotels: You will have a room only for you (one room per person)
Economy train: Round trip ecomony train (Expedition or Voyager)
Duration: 6 days
Breakfast- Lunch: 6 Breakfast at the hotels 2 Lunches (Day 4 and 5)
6 Day Best of Peru
Minivan, Bus: In Cusco portion groups are small and we use transporting like minivan For Puno portion we use Bus and motor boat
Pickup included

Solo Room and Vistadome Train

3 star hotel: We will provide a private room only for you (one room per person)
Vistadome Train: Economy train on the go Vistadome train on the return way
Duration: 6 days
Breakfaast - Lunch: 6 breakfast at the hoterls 2 Lunches on day 4 and 5
Pickup included

Twin room and Economy train

3 star hotel: 5 nights of hotel for 2 people in room We can provide twin or double/matrimonial bed
Duration: 6 days
Breakfast - Lunch: 6 breakfast at the hotels 2 Lunches on day 4 and 5
Highlights of Peru: Enjoy this magic visit of Peru wich includes Machupicchu and Titicaca Lake
Pickup included

Homestay at Amantani Island

4-N in Hotel + 1-N in Homestay: There is a compulsory fee of US$ 195 for Solo travellers or if you choose one room per person, payable in USD cash in Cusco.
Economy Train Class: Round trip Economy Expedition or Voyager class
Duration: 6 days: Day 1: Arrive in Cusco Day 2: Sacred Valley Classic Day 3: Machupicchu Day 4: Sun route Day 5: Home stay Day 6: Departure
Home stay at Amantani Island
Best of Peru with home stay: Visit MachuPicchu, the Lost City of the Incas, the Enigmatic Sacred Valley by the Urubamba River, Lake Titicaca and the Floating Uros, and a home stay at Amantani Island
Pickup included

Twin Room and Vistadome Train

3 star hotels: 5 nights of hotel for 2 people room can be with twin or double /matrimonial bed
Vistadome train: Economy train on the go Vistadome train on the return way
Duration: 6 days
breakfast - Lunch
Machupicchu and Lake Titicaca
Pickup included

Reviews

4.80

122 reviews

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  • First time in Peru

    YuChee D,,Oct 12, 2025

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    You only need to pack an overnight bag for the night stay in Machu Picchu. Leave the rest of luggage in hotel. Unfortunately we were not advised of this. So we lugged all our luggage to MP which was cumbersome and not necessary. We were asked to pay S/18 for each bag. And this was a stressful. Otherwise, all the guides were fantastic.

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  • Amazing 6-day Peru adventure!

    s1m0n6,,Oct 9, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    We loved the 6-day “Best of Peru” tour! Highlights were learning about Inca culture, the train to Machu Picchu, visiting an alpaca farm, and taking a dip in Lake Titicaca. The tour was well organized, and the guides were knowledgeable and attentive. When a train ticket issue came up, it was resolved immediately with an upgrade.

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  • Recommended trip

    Edward L,,May 9, 2025

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    Wonderful trip. Visited multiple cities in few days. Recommend it to anyone who wants to see Machu Picchu and learn the local culture.

  • Completely worth it

    Kayla P,,May 3, 2025

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    Best bang for your buck, we were able to do so much for the time we were visiting. This is a very go go tour, not much down time but completely worth it. All the tour guides throughout the trip were versatile in different languages and had expert information, plus very friendly with great recommendations. Only downside to the whole trip is paying for toilet use at some rest stops, also no toilet paper at most bathrooms/not allowed to flush. But this is pretty normal for most of South America so just be prepared for that. Really happy to have had David as our tour guide for majority of the trip too he was amazing!

  • Great experience

    Zhaohui L,,Apr 20, 2025

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    This 6 days tour is a must-have travel experience if you have limited time schedule, but still want to learn about Peruvian culture and Inca history. It covers the historical cities such as Cusco and Puno, and world famous Machu Picchu. The tour guides are very knowledgeable, responsible and kindly. Highly recommend this tour.

  • Very Professional Tour Company

    VCfromToronto,,Apr 1, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Our family of 4 (2 adults and 2 kids) booked our trip to Peru with Machu Picchu Latin America. They booked all 6 days from landing in Cusco and travelling to the Sacred Valley, Aguas Calientes, Machu Picchu and Lake Titicaca. Every single part of the trip was exactly on time. From pick up at the airport to early morning pick ups for each day. Pick up from each tour was always on time even if the tour ended a bit early or late. We were never left waiting for a pick up, which was very important for this trip. The guides were all good. Gary at Macchu Picchu was great. He didn't rush us and allowed us to take as many photos as we would like and explained in detail the history of each place we visited. The vehicles used were always comfortable and there are enough stops along the way. The only thing I could have done without was the aggressive merchants at some of the souvenir shops. The bus ride from Cusco to Puno was long, but the bus was very comfortable and we could easily sleep. Lake Titicaca was worth the long bus ride. It was beautiful and very interesting. The hotels were all good and we always got rooms next to each other or close enough. If I had to nitpick about something, it would before the trip started, I would have liked to receive a bit more information on hotels, pick up times and scheduling. Most of the information was provided, but I did have to ask a few times for certain information. This was a small issue and Fredi always responded to my questions. I would definitely recommend using Macchu Picchu Latin America for your Peru trip.

  • Strong showing

    DayTrip29841711160,,Sep 2, 2024

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Great experience. Specifically liked our tour guide Michael, who was very no-BS (no vague references to deities) about his explanations while also keeping the atmosphere fun & jovial. My only note is that there was some confusion between myself and another person in another group. This underscored some disorganization at the agency, so I would strongly recommend you double check everything the day before via WhatsApp, where they are quite active

  • Good Tour w Excellent Tour Guides

    O6076IPjohno,,Jul 30, 2024

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    My 25 year old daughter and I enjoyed the machu picchu tour. We started w Alexis who was so friendly and personable that only after a few hours it felt like we are touring w a friend. We proceeded on to Machu Picchu w Michael Flores. Michael was very knowledgeable about Peru and Inca history. He was so knowledgeable that people beyond our group, including other tour guides, were listening in on his talks. I very much recommend this group for your trip to the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu.

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  • Absolutely recommendable.

    D7866HKtanyal,,Jul 28, 2024

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    It was fantastic! Machu Picchu exceeded all our expectations. We will definitely come back in the rainy season. Tanya & Andrey

  • Over priced and 2 star hotels

    Usha p,,May 29, 2024

    - Review from Viator

    2.00

    Very much over priced for the quality of the hotels and the transportation provided. Just because it’s a new country we have to buy through this company as it is very confusing to organize all by ourselves but if you do some more research it is half the price that we get it all arranged and definitely better hotels than the ones provided. The hotels that we got are not even 2star hotels. Please be aware.

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