Cusco & Bolivia Treasures

Excursion to the "Sacred Valley of the Incas", a succession of picturesque towns, agricultural terraces and archaeological sites. We´ll have the opportunity to bargain with vendors and stroll at the Pisac's typical Indian market, with a catholic mass service on Sunday (celebrated in Quechua, the native language). Lunch at a local restaurant in the Sacred Valley. In the afternoon pass through Calca and Urubamba towns to arrive to the Inca Fortress and Citadel of Ollantaytambo, which was built to guard the entry of this part of the valley and protect it from enemies of the lower jungles; consisting in a series of superimposed terraces of carved stones accessed by long staircases. We will have the opportunity to walk through the quaint streets of the nearby town, religious and agricultural centre during the Inca Empire, and get a clear idea of the military strategy against possible invasions. In the afternoon, transfer to the train station for a journey to the famous Inca Citadel of Machu Picchu, also known as "The Lost City of the Incas". Arrive at Aguas Calientes station and transfer to your selected Hotel.

The day starts with an early morning transfer to the bus station for a 30 minute journey, ascending a zigzag path, to the incredible Machu Picchu. Upon arrival, you will embark on a guided tour of the ancient citadel. Highlights include the Main Square, the enigmatic Circular Tower, the sacred Intihuatana (Sun Dial), the Royal Quarters, the Temple of the Three Windows, and the intricate cemeteries. Lunch in a restaurant at Aguas Calientes town. In the afternoon, back to Cusco by train, and transfer to your selected hotel for overnight. Evening free.

4:00am. Embark on our full day Rainbow Mountain day trip from Cusco. We will travel by tourist bus around two hours to the south until arriving to the village of Cusipata, where we’ll enjoy a delicious breakfast. After the breakfast we will travel by car 1 hour to the trailhead, known as Phulawasipata, where we will start the trek. The trek will last approximately 1.5 hours to 2 hours to Vinicunca Pass, the classic viewpoint for Rainbow Mountain. Along the way, we will appreciate the typical landscape and flora and fauna of the Andes, among which Llamas and Alpacas stand out. Then we will return by the same route to the point where we started the trek (Phulawasipata), where our transport will be waiting to take us back to Cusipata; here we will enjoy the buffet lunch. After lunch we will start heading to back to Cusco for overnight.

Early in the morning, transfer to the airport to departure to La Paz. Assistance on arrival in La Paz and transfer to your selected hotel. In the afternoon, sightseeing tour of La Paz. You will visit its typical craft market, the San Francisco colonial church, witchcraft market, Murillo Square where we will find the Government Palace, the Cathedral and the National Congress located on Jaen Street with 04 interesting museums followed by the Tiwanaku culture open air museum. Then we will visit the residential zones of Obrajes, Colocoto and La Florida. Finally, you will visit the "Valle de la Luna" (Moon Valley). Free afternoon. At night, we suggest you to enjoy the folkloric show to appreciate the local typical dances and colorful costumes.  

In the morning, we will visit the Tiwanaku Ruins, the capital of a civilization that appeared around the year 700 B.C. located at 72 kms. from La Paz city. During its apogee the capital of Tiwanaku was the biggest of the world considered as the Origin of the American Civilization. These Pre-Inca ruins were the beginning of endless archeological debates about its antiquity. According to the last radio carbon test it has 1580 years B.C. of antiquity.

After our tour, transfer to hotel for overnight. Free evening.  

Early in the morning, transfer to the airport to take flight to Uyuni.
11:10Am. Arrival in Uyuni and transfer to the office for an orientation and information of the trip.
The beautiful Uyuni salt flats (or Salar de Uyuni) is with its 10.582 square km (4.085 square miles) the world’s largest salt flat. On the way we will visit the following tourist attractions:
Train cemetery - There you can see trains and locomotives very old from the years 1899, most of the trains circulated with wagons loaded with minerals but this lasted very little time, these trains were part of an industrial past, nowadays Transformed into a tourist destination today.
The population of Colchani - Located on the banks of the great Salar, is the main entrance to the salt desert, where we will observe the activity of salt extraction in a handmade way. The villagers will teach us the process of drying, grinding and bagging ready for consumption.
Hotel de Sal - Located in the heart of Salar, built with blocks of salt, both outside and inside as well as its walls, floor, beds, tables and chairs, all made of salt.
Isla Incahuasi (Isla del Pescado). Located in the middle of the salt desert, the Incahuasi Island known as "The Fish Island" populated by numerous giant cactus with heights over 10 meters, from the top you can contemplate the wonderful Landscape of the Salar, later to our visit to the island we will have the lunch and in the afternoon we will continue to the Town of Tahua where we spend the night in hotel.

After breakfast we will continue our adventure to the Desert of Siloli, on the way we will observe the active volcano of Ollague, the lagoons of Cañapa, Hedionda, Chiarcota and Honda, these lagoons are populated by flamingos, at noon we stop on the way to Have lunch and in the afternoon we will continue our journey to the Siloli Desert where we will spend the night.

This day we will leave very early, in the tour we will visit La Laguna Colorada located in the Andean Fauna National Park Eduardo Avaroa, Geisers - fumaroles (volcanic zone), better known as "Sol de Mañana", then we will continue to the thermal baths - Polques, And lagoon Verde "located at the foot of the volcano Licancabur, at an altitude of 4,350 meters, the green color is due to the high magnesium content of the geological formations of the area, after our visit we will return to Uyuni and on the way we will do a Stop to have lunch and continue our journey. Arrival in Uyuni and transfer to the airport to take a flight to La Paz.
20:25Pm. Arrival in La Paz and transfer to your selected hotel.

Early in the morning, transfer to airport to take a flight to Cusco. Assistance on arrival in Cusco and transfer to your selected hotel. Free time to take a short rest to be acclimatized to the altitude.

In the afternoon, Historical guided city tour of Cusco visiting the Main Square, the Cathedral and the Temple of the Sun.

After, we'll leave the city to visit the Inca sites of Qenqo, Tambomachay, Puca Pucara, and the impressive fortress of Sacsayhuaman.

Qenqo: An archaeological site featuring intriguing carved rock formations and underground channels, believed to have been used by the Incas for ceremonial and religious purposes.

Tambomachay: Known as the "Inca Baths," Tambomachay boasts water fountains used for rituals and purification. Its architecture and hydraulic engineering are remarkable.

Puca Pucara: An ancient military fortress guarding the access to Cusco, named for its red stones.

Sacsayhuaman: An awe-inspiring fortress with enormous, precisely carved stones forming its walls. It offers panoramic views of Cusco.

Return to the city of Cusco.

Early in the morning, transfer to airport for your international flight home. This marks the conclusion of our travel services, wrapping up an unforgettable journey through the heart of Peru and the majestic splendors of Machu Picchu.