From Cusco: 6-Day Tour Machu Picchu, Puno, and Lake Titicaca
Bolivia
Make the most of your time in Peru with a 6-day trip from Cusco, including accommodation. Visit key places in Cusco and the Sacred Valley, tour Machu Picchu, and explore Lake Titicaca in Puno by boat.
6-Day Small-Group Tour of Peru from Cusco to Puno
This guided 6-day tour covers Peru’s Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, Lake Titicaca, and Taquile Island, ideal for first-time visitors seeking an organized itinerary.
Highlights
- Fully planned 6-day tour with accommodation, transportation, and guided visits included
- Expert local guide provides insider knowledge and overcomes language barriers
- Focus on cultural and natural sites such as Machu Picchu and Lake Titicaca
- Travel by train and bus with transport arranged throughout the trip
Description
Begin your tour in Cusco with an optional city tour and a welcome briefing from your guide. Explore the Sacred Valley visiting Chinchero’s weaving community, the agricultural terraces of Moray, Maras salt pans, and Ollantaytambo ruins before boarding the train to Aguas Calientes for your overnight stay.
On day three, visit Machu Picchu early with a private guided tour exploring key Inca sites, followed by free time for individual exploration. Return to Cusco by train and transport in the evening.
Travel by guided bus from Cusco to Puno on day four, visiting cultural stops including Andahuaylillas chapel, the Raqchi archaeological park, Sicuani for lunch, La Raya Pass, and the Pucará Lithic Museum before arriving in Puno.
Day five includes a boat trip on Lake Titicaca to the Uros Floating Islands and Taquile Island, where you will enjoy a traditional lunch and learn about the island's local customs. Return to Puno in the afternoon with free time to relax.
On the final day, choose between transfers to Juliaca Airport for onward flights, bus travel back to Cusco, or bus travel to La Paz (Bolivia) with advance booking required.
Includes
- All transfers during the 6-day itinerary with hotel pickup and drop-off
- Entrance ticket to Machu Picchu (Circuit 2)
- 5 nights accommodation in your choice of 2, 3, 4, or 5-star hotels
- Train tickets from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes (class selected)
- Round-trip bus between Aguas Calientes and Machu Picchu
- Guided bus tour from Cusco to Puno including entrance fees and onboard refreshments
- Three lunches and five breakfasts
- Guided tour of Lake Titicaca (Uros Floating Islands and Taquile)
- Airport pickup in Cusco coordinated with your flight arrival (24/7)
- Transfer to Juliaca Airport upon request
- Private room included for solo travelers
Excludes
- Entrance ticket to the Sacred Valley (approx. PEN 90 per person)
- Meals not specified in the itinerary
- Personal expenses and optional tips
- Private room surcharges for solo travelers: USD 100 (2-star), USD 250 (3-star), USD 380 (4-star), USD 1250 (5-star) hotels
Important Information
- Passport details (full name, passport number, date of birth, nationality) are required at booking for all participants
- What to bring: sunglasses, comfortable clothing and shoes, sunhat, sunscreen, insect repellent, water bottle, extra battery, jacket, small backpack, waterproof clothing during rainy season (December to March)
- Airport pickup and drop-off depend on your flight schedule
- Sample hotels by category:
- 3-star: Munay Wasi Inn, Casa Andina (Cusco); Inti Punku Machu Picchu Hotel (Aguas Calientes); Casa Andina, Intiqa Hotel (Puno)
- 4-star: Sonesta Hotel, Hilton Garden Inn (Cusco); El Mapi by InkaTerra, Tierra Viva Machu Picchu (Aguas Calientes); Sonesta Posada del Inca, Casa Andina Premium (Puno)
Cancellation Policy
This activity is non-refundable.
Book in advance to secure your preferred accommodation and train class. The best time to visit is during the dry season from May to October for clearer weather and easier travel conditions.
