Notes. US Canadian and Australian citizens are required to get a visa for entering Bolivia, this can be issued at frontier checking point or at the Bolivian Consulate closest to your city
Day 01 Lima
Arrival to Lima, reception and transfer to the hotel. Accommodation in Lima.Meals: none
Day 02 Lima – City Tour Colonial & Modern Lima
In the morning we visit Lima downtown, we will have a panoramic sightseeing to appreciate Grau Square, the Art Museum of Lima, the Italian Art Museum, Justice Palace, San Martin Square, Bolívar Traditional Hotel, the Main Square or “Mayor Square” and finally we will visit San Francisco Convent to discover the mystery of its catacombs. We will end the excursion with a visit to the residential district of San Isidro and an unforgettable view of the Pacific Ocean from the district of Miraflores. Return to the hotel. Accommodation in Lima.
Meals: breakfast.
Day 03 Lima/Cusco – City Tour & Sacsayhuaman Archeological Park
Transfer to the airport to board your flight to Cusco. At your arrival reception and transfer to the hotel. In the afternoon we will visit the Imperial City of the Incas: The Archeological Capital of America and also called the “navel” of the world, Cusco.
At according time, pick up from the hotel to start our excursion to the city; we will walk toward main streets and squares, we could appreciate colonial houses and palaces, we will visit the Korikancha Palace, Santo Domingo Convent and the Cathedral. After this amazing experience we will go away from the city to visit four archeological sites: Sacsayhuaman Archaeological Park , an impressive fortress of colossal dimensions; Qenqo Ceremonial Center; Tambomachay and its sacred fountains of life; and Puca Pucará viewpoint and watchtower which guarded the city entrance. Return to Cusco. Accommodation in Cusco.Meals: breakfast
Day 04 Cusco – Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Cusco
At according time transfer to the Railway Station to board the train to Aguas Calientes, immediately we will board the bus to go up the winding road to one of the 7 Wonders of the Modern World chosen by the NOWC* organization “The Sanctuary of Machu Picchu” located amid mountains and flanked by steep deep canyon formed by the Urubamba river, you will have a guided tour of the citadel where we can see three sectors; in the first you are able to observe the sacred district, in the second you can see the quarter of the priests nobles and the residential area, in the third sector you will appreciate the popular neighborhood located in the south of the citadel among other architectural attractions. Finishing this wonderful experience we descend to Aguas Calientes to board again the train to return to Cusco, you will be driven to the hotel. Accommodation in Cusco.
Meals: breakfast
Day 05 Cusco/Puno
Transfer from the Hotel to the Bus Station to board the tourist bus to Puno, on the road we will know attractions like the people of Andahuaylillas and the Church of San Pedro, also known as the Sistine Chapel of America. Then we will visit the archaeological center of Raqchi, an impressive building made to the Wiracocha God. We will continue our route to Sicuani were we will take lunch and then we depart to La Raya, the highest point of the route (4335 m.a.s.l), we will spend about 10 minutes to make photos. At last we will know the people of Pukara, with a guided museum site appreciating archaeological remains of the highland Andean cultures. Arrive to Puno. Accommodation in Puno.Meals: breakfast and lunch
Day 06 Puno – Titicaca Lake
At according time we will start our lakeside guided tour to the highest lake in the world the “Titicaca Lake” (3810 m.a.s.l), located in the Altiplano, we will visit the Uros Islands using small boats, this ethnic family lives in floating islands of totora reeds. We continue to Taquile island (4040 m.a.s.l) where we will discover one of the most beautiful andean places with plenty of hills and archaeological sites, weaving is the main activity and garments made with high technical fabric designs shows their daily lives. Return to Puno in the afternoon. Accommodation in Puno.
Meals : breakfast and lunch
Day 07 Puno – Crossing of Titicaca Lake – La Paz
At according time pick up from hotel to the Station to board the bus towards the town of Copacabana before entering to Bolivia we stop through immigration, for this reason it is important that passengers carry with their physical passport to enter Bolivian land (the payment of the visa is according to the nationality of the passenger, they should ask about information in the Bolivian consulate in their country), in Copacabana we will visit the main square, the cathedral, the Indian market among other attractions, then we board the catamaran to start the crossing of Titicaca Lake, during the voyage we will visit the Sun Island, here we will visit the Inca Garden, the Steps of the Inca, the Sacred Inca fountains and Inti Wata Complex, we will also appreciate the ceremony called Kallawaya and a demonstration of ancient navigation in a boat made of reeds, At the end of our visit to the Sun Island we will be transferred to Chua town, here we board the bus to La Paz. Arrival, reception and transfer to the hotel. Accommodation in La Paz.Meals: breakfast and dinner
Day 08 La Paz – City Tour
At according time pick up from hotel to visit the famous witches market, the Colonial Church of San Francisco and craft shops of Sagamaga Street, then we continue our visit to the Plaza Murillo where we find Cathedral, the Government Palace and the Parliament. We will continue with the visit to Jaén street where we can find important museums. We will continue the walk with a visit to the residential areas like Obrajes, Calcoto and La Florida, ending the tour will visit the incredible Valley of the Moon in which we can observe strange and different geological formations. Return to the hotel. Accommodation in La Paz.
Meals: breakfast
Day 09: La Paz – Salar de Uyuni
Transfer from the hotel to the airport to board your flight to Uyuni. Arrival and transfer immediately to the salar, we will visit the largest island “Incahuasi” which is located in the center of a group of islands, these represent a totally isolated ecosystem, the Island is full of a type of cactus that can grow to 12 meters high providing a breathtaking scenery. In rainy season, from November to March, the salar could be flooded and in this case we can visit the train cemetery. In Colchani salt processing is done by an artisan way. We can entered to the salar as far as possible enjoying a beautiful landscape, in rainy season the salt becomes a giant mirror that reflects the sky perfectly and everything seems to be floating in the air. Return to the hotel. Accommodation in Uyuni.Meals : breakfast and bo lunch
Day 10: Salar de Uyuni – La Paz
Transfer from the hotel to the airport to board your flight back to La Paz. Arrival and transfer to the hotel. Accommodation in La paz.Meals: breakfast
Day 11 La Paz
Transfer from the hotel to the airport to board your international flight.Meals: breakfast
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PRICE PER PERSON BASED ON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY. PRICE INCLUDES FLIGHTS
What you need to bring!
Clothes for warm and cold weather as well as waterproof jacket, fleece pants, trekking shoes, hat or cap, scarf, sunscreen, insect repellent and disinfectant alcohol gel, lip protector, camera, binoculars, original passport and extra money in Bolivian pesos for small purchases.