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

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

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

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 centre, including the Temple of the Sun. It offers breathtaking panoramic views and a fascinating insight into Inca engineering.

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.

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

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).

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)

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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 harbour (about a 10-minute drive).

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

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 harbour. From there, we embark on our final two-hour sail across Lake Titicaca to Puno harbour.

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

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 centre. 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