Day 01
Arrival in Lima and Hotel Transfer
- Welcome to Peru.
- Meet your private driver at Lima airport.
- Transfer to your hotel.
- Spend the evening at your leisure.
Meals included: None
Accommodation: Lima
Peru · UNESCO Heritage Sites
8-Day Peru Tour from Titicaca to Machu Picchu by Scenic Train
The journey
Trip highlights
- 01 Visit the floating Uros Islands and learn about traditional life on handmade totora reed islands
- 02 Explore Amantaní Island and enjoy a local family lunch with a stunning sunset view
- 03 Discover Taquile Island's famous handmade textiles and enjoy traditional music and dance
- 04 Travel on the scenic Titicaca Train from Puno to Cusco with onboard entertainment and meals
- 05 Visit Machu Picchu, the iconic UNESCO World Heritage site, and learn about Inca history
Explore the best of Peru in 8 days on a journey that combines culture, history, and breathtaking landscapes. From Lima, continue to Puno to visit the fascinating floating Uros Islands, experience local traditions on charming Amantaní Island, and discover Taquile Island's UNESCO-protected textiles. Travel through the Andes on the scenic Titicaca Train to Cusco, with onboard music and traditional dances along the way. Round out the trip with Cusco's historic landmarks and nearby archaeological sites before visiting the iconic UNESCO World Heritage site of Machu Picchu.
Explore the best of Peru in 8 days on a journey that combines culture, history, and breathtaking landscapes.
From the itinerary
At a glance
What this trip includes
Duration
8 Days
Tour type
Shared
Activity level
Moderate
Accommodation
Included · Standard
Transport
Included
Wheelchair access
No
Cities
Cusco, Puno, Lima, Machu Picchu, Lake Titicaca
Languages
English, Spanish
Day by day
The itinerary
Day 02
Flight to Puno and Hotel Transfer
- Take private transport from your hotel to the airport.
- Fly to Puno (flight tickets not included).
- Meet the local team at Puno airport.
- Transfer to your hotel.
- Check in and rest.
Meals included: Breakfast
Accommodation: Puno
Day 03
Uros Floating Islands and Amantaní Experience
- Pick up from your hotel in Puno.
- Travel to the port.
- Visit the Floating Uros Islands and learn about traditional island life and crafts.
- Ride a traditional raft if desired.
- Travel to Amantaní Island.
- Walk to local homes and enjoy lunch with a local family.
- Hike to Pacha Tata viewpoint for sunset views.
- Enjoy dinner and optional cultural activities with music, dancing, and coca leaf reading.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Puno
Day 04
Taquile Island and Lake Titicaca Views
- After breakfast, travel to Taquile Island.
- Walk through farmland with views of Lake Titicaca and the Illimani mountains.
- Visit a local home for a craft demonstration.
- Enjoy a traditional lunch with music and dancing.
- Try on colorful local clothes.
- Return to the port and transfer back to your hotel.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Puno
Day 05
Scenic Titicaca Train Journey to Cusco
- Travel to the train station in the morning.
- Board the Titicaca Train for a full-day journey to Cusco.
- Enjoy stunning Andean mountain views.
- Experience live music and traditional dances onboard.
- Have snacks, lunch, and afternoon tea served.
- Stop at Abra La Raya, the highest point (4,300 meters), for photos.
- Arrive in Cusco and transfer to your hotel.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Cusco
Day 06
Cusco City Tour and Inca Archaeological Sites
- After breakfast, begin a guided city tour.
- Visit the Cathedral and Koricancha (Temple of the Sun).
- Explore nearby ruins: Qenko, Puka Pukara, Tambomachay, and Sacsayhuaman Fortress.
- Learn about Inca history and rituals.
- Return to the hotel for the night.
Meals included: Breakfast
Accommodation: Cusco
Day 07
Machu Picchu Excursion
- Travel from your hotel to the train station in the valley.
- Take the train to Aguas Calientes.
- Ride the bus up to Machu Picchu.
- Explore this UNESCO World Heritage site and learn about its history as the resting place of Emperor Pachacutec.
- Return by train to Cusco.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Cusco
Day 08
Departure Transfer to Cusco Airport
- At the appointed time, take private transfer from your hotel to Cusco airport.
- Fly back to Lima to connect with your international flight home.
Meals included: Breakfast
Accommodation: None
Where this trip takes you
Titicaca Train, Taquile Island, Machu Picchu
The route
Where you'll travel
The fine print
Trip details
What's Included
- Standard category hotels (2.5 to 3 stars)
- All guided tours with an English-speaking guide
- Meals included according to the itinerary (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner)
- Private transportation from the airport to the hotel and back to the airport
- Peru Rail train ticket from Puno to Cusco
- Peru Rail train ticket in Expedition class from Poroy to Aguas Calientes and return
- Group tour activities with shared transportation
What's Not Included
- International flights
- Domestic flights from Lima to Puno
- Travel insurance
- Optional excursions and activities not included in the program
- Meals not mentioned in the program
- Personal expenses and tips
- Alcoholic beverages
- International airport fees, if applicable
What to bring
- Passport (with photocopies)
- Travel insurance documents
- Flight tickets / e-tickets
- Credit/debit cards and some cash (Peruvian soles)
- Daypack (for daily excursions)
- Lightweight layers (for warm days and cool nights)
- Warm jacket or fleece (high altitudes get cold)
- Waterproof jacket or poncho
- Comfortable walking shoes or hiking boots
- Sandals or slip-ons (for the hotel or light walks)
- Long pants and shorts
- T-shirts and long-sleeve shirts (for sun and bugs)
- Sleepwear and underwear
- Swimsuit (for hotel pools or optional hot springs)
- Sun hat or cap
- Sunglasses with UV protection
- Scarf or buff (for dust or warmth)
- Gloves and wool hat (especially for Puno and Cusco)
- Sunscreen (high SPF)
- Lip balm with SPF
- Insect repellent
- Personal medications
- Altitude sickness tablets (consult your doctor)
- Hand sanitizer and wet wipes
- Basic first aid (plasters, antiseptic, etc.)
- Smartphone and/or camera
- Chargers and power bank
- Travel adapter (Peru uses type A and C plugs, 220V)
- Reusable water bottle
- Small flashlight or headlamp
- Snacks for hikes or long transfers
- Travel laundry detergent (for handwashing)
- Notebook or journal
- Copies of key documents (paper and digital)
Logistics
Meeting & route
Meeting point
Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM), Avenida Elmer Faucett, Callao, Peru
Tour start
Lima, Peru
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey
Your 8 days finish where they began, in Lima.
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Single Room
$1,259.00 — $1,572.00
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$1,259.00
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