Get stunned on arrival at the vibrant La Paz New 7 Wonder City of the World, Highest Capital in the World where changes occur at every minute, Cable Cars and crazy uphills, bustling markets and curious places like witches’ Market and more, much more. See Lake Titicaca, located on the border between Peru and Bolivia, the highest navigable lake in the world highly renowned for its stunning blue waters surrounded by the Andes Mountains, walk ont the artificial Reed Floating islands on the Peruvian side of the Lake. Experience Machu Picchu World Wonder, the breath-taking setting, surrounded by lush green mountains that overlooks the Urubamba River from steep and beautiful heights, wonder of wonders

1. La Paz – Titicaca Lake
2. Sun Island Puno – Floating Islands
3. Tourist Bus Puno- Cusco
4. Cusco City tour- Sacred Valley
5. Sacred Valley- Aguas Calientes
6. Machu Picchu – Cusco
7. Flight Cusco-Juliaca-La Paz
8. City Tour & Moon Valley. Free afternoon
9. Tiwanaku & free afternoon

Machu Picchu

Cusco

Lake Titicaca

Sun Island

Reed Islands

La Paz

Tiwanaku

Moon Valley

Duration

09 days/08nights

START:

La Paz – Bolivia

END:

La Paz – Bolivia

Countries covered

PERU: 50%

BOLIVIA: 50%

SCENERY:  70 % of Tour

CULTURAL: 80% of  Tour

PHYSICAL DEMAND: 4/10  08% of Tour

GROUP SIZE: 01 to 23                             

PRICE PER PERSON IN USD – SHARED TOURS AS OF 2 PERSONS

PRICE PER PERSON IN USD – PRIVATE TOURS

Previous day. –

Optional to meet the other participants in the group. However if your time doesn’t allow  you, you can also show up right on Day 1, day of start of your tour.

It is a day for you to get to La Paz in a relaxed way and be close to us.  On this day you will check in at the hostel/hotel provided by SAEX to spend the night. On this day, you will finalise payment If you haven’t paid it all, you will get to know your Tour Leader that will explain the group about the tour and will give all the last recommendations needed.

Day 1.-

Route: LA PAZ – LAKE TITICACA (Bolivia).

Highlights: Sun Island

Early in the morning, we will get in a car heading to the limpid blue waters of the highest navigable Lake in the World, with the Cordillera de los Andes in the background where Sun Island emerges from the depths. Stunning sunrise and sun set from your bed will be inserted in your memories forever. Accommodation on Sun Island.

Included: Private transport, meals: Lunch, dinner, guide, hotel w/private bathroom, entrance fees.

Not included: breakfast, water, soft drinks, alcoholic drinks, snacks, tips.

Day 2.-

Route: SUN ISLAND – LAKE TITICACA – PUNO (Bolivia-Peru)

Highlights: Uros Reed Floating Islands

In the morning, we will embark on the boat to Copacabana, known for its Moorish Styled Basilica de la Virgen Morena, after a short walk in the Cathedral we will go to the border (10 min) and we will cross  it completely assisted by your Tour leader. Then we will have a 2 hour car travel. After checking in at the Hotel in Puno, we will visit the extra ordinary Uros Reed Floating Islands. Accommodation in Puno

Included: Private transport, meals: breakfast, lunch, guide, hotel w/private bathroom, entrance fees.

Not included: dinner, water, soft drinks, alcoholic drinks, snacks, tips.

Day 3.-

Route: PUNO – CUSCO (Peru)

Highlights: Pucara, La Raya, Rajchi, Andahuaylillas

Early Luxury Tourist Bus heading to Cusco. You will appreciate the landscape and archaeological sites along the way. 4 of 5 stops will be done on the way to get amazed with scenery and archaeological sites. Arrive in Cusco around 17:00. Accommodation in Cusco.

Included: Public luxury transport, meals: breakfast, lunch, guide, hotel w/private bathroom, entrance fees.

Not included: dinner, water, soft drinks, alcoholic drinks, snacks, tips.

Day 4.–

Route:– CUSCO – SACRED VALLEY (Peru)

Highlights: Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Centre of Cusco.

Cusco, the Capital of the Inca Empire shows great Inca architecture mix with churches, monasteries and convents from the colonial times. A fascinating City tour will take you to all the best places for you to enjoy this amazing City. In the afternoon we will head to Sacred Valley.

Accommodation in Ollantaytambo

Included: Private transport, meals: breakfast, lunch, guide, hotel w/private bathroom, entrance fees.

Not included: dinner, water, soft drinks, alcoholic drinks, snacks, tips.

Day 5.–

Route:– SACRED VALLEY – AGUAS CALIENTES (Peru)

Highlights: Ollantaytambo, market of Pisac

We will visit the great sites of Sacred Valley and later head to Aguas Calientes (Village at the foot of Machu Picchu).

Accommodation in Aguas Calientes.

Included: Public tourist transport, meals: breakfast, lunch, guide, hotel w/private bathroom, entrance fees.

Not included: dinner, water, soft drinks, alcoholic drinks, snacks, tips.

Day 6.-

Route:– AGUAS CALIENTES-CUSCO (Peru)

Highlights: Machu Picchu

It is the time for an early wake up to see the Mystical hidden City of the Incas: MACHU PICCHU, stunning combination of Inca site, great views and steaming jungle. After the visit, we will head back to Cusco. Great City where everything seems to have its own personality. Accommodation in Cusco.

Included: Public tourist transport, meals: breakfast, lunch, guide, hotel w/private bathroom, entrance fees.

Not included: dinner, water, soft drinks, alcoholic drinks, snacks, tips.

Day 07.–

Route: CUSCO – JULIACA – LA PAZ (Peru/Bolivia)

Highlights: La Paz Wonder City

In the morning, we will get on a plane to Juliaca, City 2 hours from the border with Bolivia. After a nice lunch by the shores of Lake Titicaca, we will continue to La Paz. We will arrive in La Paz around 16:00

Included: Private transport, flight ticket, meals: breakfast, lunch, guide, hotel w/private bathroom, entrance fees.

Not included: dinner, water, soft drinks, alcoholic drinks, snacks, tips.

Day 08.–

Route: LA PAZ (Bolivia)

Highlights: Cable Cars, Moon Valley 

In the morning, we will have a nice City tour of La Paz that will include Moon Valley and enjoy the Telefericos System. You will have the afternoon free for yourselves.

Included: Private transport, meals: breakfast, lunch, guide, hotel w/private bathroom, entrance fees.

Not included: dinner, water, soft drinks, alcoholic drinks, snacks, tips.

Day 09.–

Route: LA PAZ (Bolivia)

Highlights: Tiwanaku ruins or Chacaltaya

In the morning of this day, you will be able to choose whether going to a nice spot in the Andes or we can visit Tiwanaku, old site of the first culture in South America.

You will have your last day in La Paz where your Tour Leader can show you all of what you have missed on before and give you the right advice to buy souvenirs or just visit another special place in La Paz.

Included: Private transport, meals: breakfast, lunch, guide, hotel w/private bathroom, entrance fees.

Not included: dinner, water, soft drinks, alcoholic drinks, snacks, tips.

WHAT TO BRING

This is a list that we have prepared based on experience, there are some things that may not be useful for you according to your dressing style or traveling style, read the list carefully and decide what you will bring.

Some items of the list may not be necessary for your trip or on the other hand, you may need something else. Ask our travel consultant to send you a detailed “packing list” specially for your trip.

1. Day pack 35 lt.

Essential for keeping little things during the day. Your snacks, bottle of water, etc.

2. Wide brim hat or cap.

You will have many hours under the sun. Hat or cap are good to avoid sunstroke

3. Comfortable travelling clothes.

Light and easy to wash. 2 sets at least will cover your needs.

4. 1 set of casual clothes for that night out.

There will be some chances to go out at night.

5. Shorts

Very useful to be comfortable at the hotel.

6. Sun glasses

You will have many hours in the sun.

7. Warm sweater

Always have a warm sweater in hand, early in the morning and late in the afternoon can be chilly

8. Fleece

Nights in the altitude are cold even in summer.

9. Waterproof/windproof Jacket with hood

Summers can be rainy and in winter if it is windy, it gets cold.

10. Hiking boots

You will need them for those programmes on which hiking is involved.

11. Tennis shoes

You will need them to walk comfortable, for example during City Tours.

12. Sandals – flip flops

Essential for when you get a shower or stay comfortable in the hotel.

13. Head torch/head lamp & spare batteries

This is very useful if your tour involves staying in the countryside.

14. Swimming stuff

Bring swimming suit if your programme includes immersing in hot springs or something like that.

15. 5 pairs of Socks

While you use one or two, you can have the other pairs washed.

16. Underwear

4 pieces will do for your trip.

17. Camera with 1 spare battery

If you use camera with battery please bring a spare battery, as some batteries are hard to find.

18. Mobile with power bank.

If you use your mobile for photos during your trips, make sure you bring a portable charger or power bank.

19. Toiletries kit.

Make sure you bring your especial toiletries. Toiletries in South America can be totally different.

20. Wet tissues.

Access to running water can be difficult, wet tissues are very useful for when you are in a car or away from the hotel.

21. Small mirror.

Some toilets just do not have mirrors.

22. Small towels.

Have a small towel in hand as toilets may not have hand dryers.

23. Note book.

If you like to take notes, bring it from home.

24. Water bottle.

You will need to drink at least 2 lt per day.

25. Alarm clock.

If you use your mobile for alarm, please adjust it to the local time.

26. Money belt.

Very important to have your money and documents safe while on the streets or travelling.

27. Writing stuff.

You will always need a pen at some point.

28. Passport Colour photocopies.

Leave your passport at the hotel unless your guide asks you to bring it.

29. Mosquito repellent for Machu Picchu.

If your trip includes Machu Picchu or the Amazon please bring mosquito repellent, At least DEET 35%.

30. Toilet paper.

During car trips or in the countryside have always one roll with you.

31. Virucidal alcohol hand gel.

For hygienic disinfection of hands

What’s included?

• Doctor consultation on previous day.
• Accommodation: 09 nights
• Food: 08 breakfasts, 09 lunches, 1 dinner.
• All buses & boats.
• Internal flights
• Oxygen & 1^st aid kit.
• Bus Terminal Taxes.
• All Transfers.
• All entrance fees.
• Tour Leader.
• Local Guides when needed.

What’s excluded?

• International flights.
• Travel Insurance.
• Medical attention and medical treatments during the expedition.
• Optional activities on: free time and free days during the expedition.
• Border taxes.
• Visas and vaccinations.
• Contingency expenses.
• Souvenirs.
• Tips to tour leaders, waiters at restaurants.
• 8 dinners.
• Water, soft drinks, alcoholic drinks, snacks.