Independent Peru with Lake Titicaca
Independent Peru with Lake Titicaca
Independent Peru with Lake Titicaca
11 Days
Visiting: Lima, Cusco, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, Juliaca, Lake Titicaca, Puno, Sillustani, South America
Tour operator:
Tour code:
ISL1-2024
Group Type:
Independent
Guide Type:
Self Guided
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From:
$3117 (USD)NB: Prices correct on 20-May-2024 but subject to change.
Tour Overview
If your independent spirit is filling your dreams with new heights in adventure, just point your compass south to soar higher in the Andes and the heart of Peru. This Independence by Globus vacation in South America takes you to the legendary sites in Lima, Cusco, magnificent Machu Picchu – the “Lost City of the Incas,” and Lake Titicaca. Explore ancient ruins that defy explanation and encounter the captivating cultures that live on in the Sacred Valley. Fly to Juliaca and travel to the shores of Lake Titicaca and sail on the highest navigable lake in the world to explore Taquile Island, a remnant of the Inca Empire. Marvel at the Uros Islands, where locals continue age-old traditions on these floating islands made entirely of reeds. and the locals continue their traditional way of life. Visit the ruins of Sillustani—the fascinating pre-Inca burial ground of ancient high priests. Timeless temples, textiles, and tantalizing dishes are all on the menu on this free-spirited sojourn in Peru, including the I-time you crave to explore on your own.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive Lima,Peru
Location: Lima, Lima
Welcome to Lima, where your hotel is available for mid-afternoon check-in.
Day 2: Lima
Location: Lima
Meals Included: Breakfast
Day 3: Lima,Cusco,Sacred Valley
Location: Lima, Cusco, Sacred Valley
Meals Included: Breakfast
• Fly to Cusco, high in the Andes, where you will be met by your Local Guide. • Upon arrival, begin your scenic drive into the lush Urubamba Valley, also known as the Sacred Valley of the Incas and your home for the next two nights.
Day 4: Sacred Valley
Location: Sacred Valley
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
• Today, your private sightseeing tour of the Sacred Valley begins in the market town of Pisac. Handmade rugs, alpaca sweaters, and jewelry can be bought here at bargain prices. • After time in the market, your next visit is the Inca Fortress of Ollantaytambo. Here, some of the finest examples of Inca masonry can be seen. • Enjoy an included lunch before returning to your hotel this afternoon.
Day 5: Sacred Valley,Machu Picchu
Location: Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Board a train trip bound for Machu Picchu and cut a path through the Sacred Valley to this “Lost City of the Incas,” discovered by American explorer Hiram Bingham in 1911. • On a guided tour, explore this intact fortress with its temple remains, holy houses, and mile-long aqueduct. For hikers, a brisk one-hour walk leads to the Sun Gate, the ancient entrance used by the Incas.
Day 6: Machu Picchu,Cusco
Location: Machu Picchu, Cusco
Meals Included: Breakfast
• A morning at leisure allows you to wake up early to see the sunrise over Machu Picchu with your included second entrance to the ruins. • Return to Cusco by train trip.
Day 7: Cusco
Location: Cusco
Meals Included: Breakfast
Day 8: Cusco,Juliaca,Lake Titicaca (Puno)
Location: Cusco, Juliaca, Lake Titicaca
Meals Included: Breakfast
Fly to Juliaca, where you will be transferred to Puno on the shores of Lake Titicaca.
Day 9: Puno. Excursion To Lake Titicaca
Location: Lake Titicaca
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
• Today, enjoy a full day sailing on Lake Titicaca and take a motorboat to some of the lake’s more unique islands. Start with Taquile Island, once part of the Inca Empire and one of the last areas of Peru to be conquered by Spain in the 16th century. The Spanish banned traditional dress on the island, which is why the Spanish peasant dress can still be found today. • Next, travel to the fascinating Uros Islands, home to the Uros Indians who were forced to live on the lake as the Incas pushed farther into their territory. These islands are completely made from reeds, which are continually added to as they disintegrate to the bottom of the lake.
Day 10: Puno,Sillustani,Juliaca,Lima
Location: Puno, Sillustani, Juliaca, Lima
Meals Included: Breakfast
• Depart for Juliaca this morning, visiting the ruins of Sillustani en route. At this pre-Incan burial ground, see where the ancient Aymaras buried their high priests in chullpas (above-ground cylinder-shaped tombs) dating back to the 1400s. • Transfer to the airport for your return flight to Lima, where the remainder of the day is at your leisure.
Day 11: Lima
Location: Lima
Meals Included: Breakfast
Your vacation ends after breakfast this morning.
UNESCO Sites
City of Cusco|Historic Center of Lima|Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu
Meals
Buffet breakfast daily; 3 lunches; 1 three-course dinner
Notes
For your overnight stays in the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu you will only be allowed to bring an overnight bag weighing no more than 11 pounds due to luggage restrictions on the train. Your main luggage will be stored at the Cusco hotel where you will return.Maximum enjoyment of this vacation requires walking on cobblestone streets, uneven pathways, and climbing stairs. Elevations exceeding 10,000 feet can make even modest exertion a challenge. Maximum elevation on this tour is 13,000 ft.
Accommodation
Lima:Hotel Pullman MirafloresSacred Valley:Casa Andina Premium Valle Sagrado Hotel and VillasMachu Picchu:Sumaq Machu Picchu HotelCusco:Casa Andina Premium CuscoPuno:GHL Lago Titicaca
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How long has the tour company been trading?
For over 90 years.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please contact us for latest Covid-19 policies
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Travel documents, including any air tickets, itineraries, and other information, are available approximately two to three weeks prior to departure provided full payment has been received.
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
The Globus Lighthouse Project - an illuminating initiative where we can all come together to tread lightly and give generously for the globe's greater good. Globus, along with sister companies Avalon Waterways and Cosmos, invite our travellers and partners to help us in supporting causes that provide for a more sustainable planet and a brighter tomorrow.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of globus charges.
Up to 90 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 89 days before tour starts: Forfeit 20% of booking price.
At 21 days before tour starts: Forfeit 30% of booking price.
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