# 7-Day Andean World Tour from Lima to Puno: Lake Titicaca, Cusco, Chinchero, Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu | Round Trip Train to Machu Picchu

Tour in SO — Lima → Puno.
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## Key facts

- Type: multiday
- Country: SO
- Route: Lima → Puno
- Duration: 7.00 day
- Price from: $1,153.45
- Rating: 4.90 / 5 (21 reviews)
- Operator: Tours4Fun Provider 10351

## Summary

• Coricancha: One of the most famous, revered and respected temples in the city of Cusco, the Convent of Santo Domingo was built on top of this Inca temple. • Machu Picchu: The Lost City of the Incas is hidden on top of a mysterious Andean peak. It offers not only views of the mountain range, but also of the Inca's enigmatic past. • Lake Titicaca: A boat ride takes you to Taquile Island and the artificial floating Uros Islands.

## Categories

Guaranteed Departure, Daily Departure, Daily breakfast, Select Meals Included

## Itinerary

### Day 1: Home - Lima

Upon your arrival at Jorge Chávez International Airport in Lima, our transportation service with a representative takes you to the selected hotel.

### Day 2: Lima - Cusco: City tour and nearby archaeological sites

Our transportation service with an English-speaking driver picks you up from your selected hotel and takes you to Jorge Chávez International Airport in Lima. Domestic flight from Lima to Cusco. Upon your arrival at Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport in Cusco, our transportation service and a representative are ready to escort you to your selected hotel. Enjoy a guided tour of the charming and magical city of Cusco, the capital of the Inca empire. Start visiting the Santo Domingo Convent in the Coricancha temple . Then, visit the main temple of the city of Cusco, known as the Cathedral Basilica of the Virgin of the Assumption. Later, tour the Cusco hills of the Sacsayhuaman Fortress , visit the Qenqo archaeological complex, and walk through the Puca Pucara military architectural complex and the ruins of Tambomachay , also known as the Inca spa. Finally, return to the selected hotel. This tour is shared with other passengers. * Please note that the pickup window for this shared service is 30 minutes from the start time. The Cusco Tourist Ticket (BTC), included in the itinerary, is a personal and non-transferable document that provides access to 16 important attractions in Cusco and its surroundings, such as Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Puca Pucara, and Tambomachay. It also allows entry to various sites in the Sacred Valley Circuit, including Ollantaytambo, Pisac, Moray, and Chinchero.

### Day 3: Cusco - Sacred Valley: Chinchero, Ollantaytambo & Living Museum of Yucay

A vehicle picks you up in the morning and takes you to the picturesque town of Chinchero. Explore its impressive agricultural terraces and the 17th-century church, built on an ancient Inca palace. Next, stop at a viewpoint to enjoy the spectacular landscapes of the Sacred Valley . Then, visit the Yucay Living Museum , where you witness the creation of textiles, pottery, and silverwork using ancient Inca techniques. Enjoy a delicious traditional lunch in the Sacred Valley. After lunch, visit the impressive Ollantaytambo Fortress, an important ceremonial center known for its remarkable agricultural terraces extending up the surrounding mountains. At the end of this full-day tour, return to your hotel. This tour is shared with other passengers. * Please note that due to the shared nature of this service, the pick-up window is 30 minutes from the scheduled start time. The Chinchero market is included in tourist visits planned for Sundays.

### Day 4: Sacred Valley - Machu Picchu - Cusco

Our transportation service picks you up from your hotel in Urubamba (Sacred Valley) and transfers you to the Ollantaytambo train station. This transfer is shared with other passengers. * Please note that the pickup window is up to 30 minutes as a shared transfer. You board the train at the Ollantaytambo station heading to the Aguas Calientes station (Machu Picchu Pueblo). Upon arrival, you receive assistance. For your return to Ollantaytambo station, you board the train. Each journey lasts approximately one and a half hours, and schedules are subject to availability. Aguas Calientes , located on the slopes of Machu Picchu, offers a vibrant craft market, a variety of restaurants, and lodging options. Just 25 minutes by bus, you will find Machu Picchu, an impressive feat of engineering and architecture believed to have served as a sanctuary and retreat for the Inca Pachacútec. Designated a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the New Seven Wonders of the Modern World, Machu Picchu, which means "Old Mountain," captivates with its historical splendor and natural majesty. After the visit, return by bus to Aguas Calientes. This tour is shared with other passengers. * From the confirmed entry time to the Machu Picchu citadel, you will have half an hour to reach the entrance of Machu Picchu Mountain and start your hike. * Remember to confirm your reservation as soon as possible to proceed with the purchase of tickets in advance due to the limited capacity of the citadel. The specific circuit to visit Machu Picchu and schedule will be selected according to availability at the time of reservation confirmation. Enjoy a delicious set lunch menu at Café Inkaterra while taking in the breathtaking view of the Vilcanota River. The restaurant is known for its unique blend of Andean cuisine and contemporary trends, resulting in a fusion-style meal with a distinctive flavor. After your train journey from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo, a transfer will be waiting for you at the train station to take you to the selected hotel in Cusco. This transfer will be shared with other passengers. *Please note that as it is a shared transfer, the waiting time from the train arrival is up to 30 minutes before departing to Cusco.

### Day 5: Cusco - Puno

In the morning, board the transportation that takes you from Cusco to Puno. The first stop is in Andahuaylillas , a charming town located 40 kilometers from Cusco, known for its church, often referred to as the "Sistine Chapel of America." Next, visit Raqchi, where you can explore the impressive Wiracocha Temple , a fascinating rectangular building. Enjoy lunch in Sicuani, followed by a brief stop at La Raya, the highest point of the journey at 4,313 meters above sea level. Finally, visit the town of Pucará , the first urban settlement near Lake Titicaca, which developed between 100 and 200 AD, before arriving in the city of Puno. * Please note that, as this is a shared service, the pickup window is 30 minutes from the scheduled start time.

### Day 6: Puno: Lake Titicaca: Uros and Taquile islands

In the high-altitude city of Puno lies Lake Titicaca , the world's highest navigable lake. Here, the Uros people constitute an ancestral society inhabiting artificial islands constructed on bases woven from totora reeds, which grow in the lake itself. The tour begins with a transfer to the port of Puno, where a boat awaits to take you to the beautiful Uros Islands. After a magical one-and-a-half-hour excursion, you will continue to the island of Taquile , renowned for its ancestral culture and traditional way of life. Here, there will be an informational session about the island, followed by a delightful lunch. Finally, you will return to the city of Puno. * Please note that, as this is a shared service, the pickup window is 30 minutes from the scheduled start time.

### Day 7: Puno - Home

Our transportation service and a representative pick you up to take you from your selected hotel in Puno to Juliaca airport. Domestic flight from Puno to Lima.

## Guide languages

English Live, Spanish Live

## Links

- Yatra page: https://yatraforfun.com/tour/105253164-andean-world-tour-from-lima-to-puno-7-day
- WhatsApp concierge: https://wa.me/9779708072951