Machu Picchu, Sacred Valley & Lake Titicaca

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Explore the quieter corners of Lake Titicaca...

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smiling weaver chinchero sacred valley

And delve deeper into Andean and Inca culture...

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cycling across the chinchero plain in peru's sacred valley

As you explore Peru with private Pura guides...

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hotel in cusco

... And stay in delightful small hotels

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smiling lady with chicha in peru's sacred valley

By introducing you to the people...

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This trip builds deeper, lasting connections with Peru...

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As you visit Lake Titicaca's island communities...

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pisac market in the sacred valley

... And the rural market villages of the Sacred Valley

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hiking peru's inca trail

You can also hike the last part of the Inca Trail...

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To reach Machu Picchu at its quietest, without camping...

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Duration

Inca ruins at their quietest; epic scenery all around. But what brings it all to life are the people, who generously share their crafts, traditions, cuisine and ways of life as you explore the Andes with private Pura guides.

  • Private Pura guides
  • Inca & Andes culture
  • Vibrant local markets
  • One-day Inca Trail
  • Machu Picchu at its best
  • Island communities
  • Weavers & shepherds
  • Special places to stay
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What's Included

Key Inclusions

9 nights in first-class hotels

All breakfasts

6 x lunches

4 x dinners

All transfers and transportation

Internal flight

Train tickets

Guided activities as described


Guided Activities

Private full-day cultural experience

Private full-day Maras & Moray with cycling

Private one-day Royal Inca Trail hike

Royal Inca Trail permits

Private half-day tour to Machu Picchu

Machu Picchu entrances

Private two-hour weavers visit

Private half-day guided hike near Cusco

Private full-day Cusco tour

Private full-day Lake Titicaca tour


5* Service

We have personally experienced & loved every aspect of this trip

Travel Guide App with advice, background information and recommendations

ABTOT / ATOL Financial protection

Local support throughout

24/7 emergency support

Industry-leading 160% carbon capture


Please note: International flights not included

Itinerary

Day 1

Settle into the Sacred Valley


Your travels begin as you land in Cusco, where your private guide will be waiting. Importantly, they stay with you throughout your time in the Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu and Cusco. Begin with a visit to the monumental terraces of Pisac before settling into a small hotel in the heart of the Sacred Valley. Its gardens are a flower-filled trove, with quinoa, kiwicha and elderberry grown for the restaurant.

Day 2

Experience the valley's rich Inca culture


Day 3

Cycle between famous Inca sites


Day 4

Follow the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu


Day 5

Return to Machu Picchu in the quiet afternoon


Day 6

Continue to Cusco via a weaving co-operative


Day 7

Discover the Inca's imperial city


Day 8

Cross the Altiplano to Lake Titicaca


Day 9

Sail between Lake Titicaca's islands


Day 10

Fly home via Lima


Memorable moments you can look forward to...

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Be the only tourist...

In a typical Andean market

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Marvel...

At stellar mountain views

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Capture...

The colour of local life

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Find out...

How Peruvian's bake bread

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Lose track of time...

Watching hummingbirds feast

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Savour...

Your first sip of chicha morada

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Step back in time...

At monumental Inca ruins

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Follow old trails...

To the Maras salt mines

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Chance upon...

Local farmers high in the hills

Inca Trail

Hike...

The one-day Royal Inca Trail

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Make like an explorer...

As you pass hidden Inca ruins

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Play spot the people...

As you arrive to Machu Picchu

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look closer...

And there's still no one there

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Say hello...

To the welcome party

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Fall in love...

With Peru's Pisco sours

Peru cusco huchuyqosqo traditional food

Feast...

On the flavours of the Sacred Valley

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Be awed by...

The skill of Chinchero's weavers

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Learn about...

Inca traditions being kept alive

Cusco

Gaze out...

Over the red rooftops of Cusco

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Cross the Altiplano...

By panoramic train

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Be moved by...

The rare beauty of Lake Titicaca

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Mingle with locals...

With unique stories to tell

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See what office life...

Looks like on the lake

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Catch glimpses...

Of everyday Titicaca life

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Stop for a minute...

And soak in those views

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