Trip Features Experience 

• Several UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Lima City/Cusco/Machu Picchu
• Winner of the World Travel Awards 2022 again, Peru won three awards in South America: "Most Attractive Tourist Attraction" (Machu Picchu Ruins), "Best Food Destination" and "Best Cultural Destination".
• One of the Seven Wonders of the New World, the "City in the Sky" and the "Lost City", the site of the ancient Inca Empire
• Hop aboard one of the world's top 10 day trains: the luxury daytime sightseeing train of the Andes Plateau
• In Peru, voted the World's Best Culinary Destination 2012 by the World Travel Awards Committee, try the must-eat food recommended by international travel magazines.
• Peru is home to the Amazon, the longest river in the world, located in the rainforest, and the river is home to boat cruises, jungle trekking, watching the night sky without pollution, watching morning birds foraging and piranha fishing.
• Go to Lake Titicaca, known as the little Switzerland of South America and the highest altitude in the world, for a trip to the reed floating islands.
• In Cusco, the capital of the Inca Empire, known as the "Rome of South America" and the "navel of the world", you can get a glimpse into the glorious history of the Inca Empire.
• In the mystical valley of seclusion, admire the spectacular terraces of Murray and Maras and the terraces of the salt pools, and marvel at the greatness of the Creator.
• Visit Lima's treasured buildings that show the glory of the Spanish colonial period, and think about the past.

A specially arranged visit to Peru's 'Rainbow Mountain, also known as Vinicunca Mountain', is a spectacular natural wonder known for its unique colorful mountain ranges. (**Additional fee of $598/person, for two persons)
The biggest feature of Rainbow Mountain is its unique color, the mountain comes in seven different colors, including red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and purple.
This colorful landscape is formed due to the deposition and oxidation of different minerals in the mountainous strata. The area around Rainbow Mountain also maintains a relatively pristine and undeveloped environment, so visitors to Rainbow Mountain can feel the purity and tranquility of nature.
Experience the uniqueness of the Andes through spectacular mountains, plateau lakes and canyons ~ this will be an adventure and cultural experience that you will never forget!

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Day 1  USA/Canada ✈ Peru 

Day 2  Arrive at Lima Airport − Lima 

Welcome to Peru! If you arrive within the designated time today, you will be picked up at the airport by a commissioner to begin your wonderful journey.

• Lima City Tour: The old city of Lima is one of the United Nations World Heritage Sites and maintains a strong Spanish tradition.

1. Plaza de Armas: The center of Lima, surrounded by the Presidential Palace, the Lima City Hall and the Cathedral, reflecting the splendor of the historical relics.
2. San Francisco Monastery: Visit the most famous Baroque church in Lima and the ancient catacombs.

Afternoon visit to the private museums of great collectors

• Larco Museum: Ranked 20th in the world and 1st in South America, the Larco Museum is home to more than 45,000 artifacts dating back to the Columbian period.

Before returning to the hotel, you are free to stroll along the Miraflores waterfront road to enjoy the sunset or visit the Larcomar mall.

Breakfast : XlLunch: Peruvian traditional skewer cuisine|Dinner: Dinner at the hotel
Hotel: Hotel Sheraton lima or similar

Day 3  Lima ✈  Cusco 

This morning, fly to Cusco, the capital of the ancient Inca empire in the Andes Mountains [Flight: LIM-CUZ LA 2015 10:35 AM - 12:00 pm (Tentative)].
Cusco is the Inca word for “navel,” meaning the center of the Inca empire, metaphorically the center of the world or the center of the universe.

• Cusco City Tour: Cusco was the capital of the Incas before the Spanish invasion and colonization, and still has many Inca cultural sites such as ancient palaces, temples, fortresses, stone walls and churches.

1. Temple of the Sun Qorikancha: the splendid Inca palace was converted into a Western-style church after the Spanish invasion. Although the palace is no longer in the same shape, the sophisticated masonry of the past is still breathtaking.
2. Sacsayhuaman Fortress: Visit the magnificent ancient Inca fortress and get a bird's-eye view of the eye-opening panorama of Cuzco.
3. Alpaca Ranch: Feed and get up close and personal with alpacas and horses, alpaca shearing show. See ancient Andean women weaving, learn about traditional natural dyes, weaving techniques and art.
4. Cusco Cathedral: The most important church in Cusco, it combines Spanish Renaissance architecture with Indian stone carving.
5. Cusco's enchanting evenings are filled with Western romance. We have prepared a food map so that you are free to explore the town and enjoy a wide range of food and town flavors.

Breakfast：Hotel breakfast｜Lunch：Local cuisine｜Dinner：Hotel dinner
Hotel：Sonesta Hotel Cusco or similar

Day 4  Machu Picchu

• Travel to Machu Picchu, the site of the Inca Empire and one of the Seven Wonders of the New World, aboard the luxurious Belmond Hiram Bingham (09:05am -12:24pm) (two-day passes are available to explore the world's most treasured site).
• One night's stay in a $1700 hotel next to the entrance to Machu Picchu's ruins, ideally situated for exploring the site without the crowds.
• Visit the Guard House for stunning panoramic views of Machu Picchu. After exploring the alleyways of Machu Picchu's ancient city, walk back to your hotel at your leisure.

Passports are mandatory throughout the tour and will be checked at the entrance to the National Heritage Site.

Breakfast：Hotel｜Lunch：Train Lunch｜Dinner：Deluxe Hotel Dinner
Hotel：Belmond Sanctuary Lodge Machu Picchu or similar

Day 5   Machu Picchu - Ollantaytambo - Sacred Valley  

• Arrange Huayna Picchu Climbing: Climb to the top of the Inca Giant for a 360-degree view of the ruins (3.5 hours, difficulty ★★★★★) Limited number of visitors per day. Free walk around the ruins of Machu Picchu
• Take the PeruRail Vistadome 304 (15:48-17:29) to the Oyantaytambo station and enjoy the panoramic view of the valley. Afterwards, you will be transferred to a secret hotel in the idyllic Sacred Valley, where you can enjoy the local flavor.

Breakfast：Hotel｜Lunch：Hotel｜Dinner：Hotel
Hotel：Casa Andina Premium Valle sagrado cusco or similar

Day 6   Ollantaytambo  

• After breakfast, visit Ollantaytambo Village: discover the Inca town and its walls.
• Enjoy the Peruvian traditional horse dance show under the blue sky and green peaks of the Sacred Valley.

Breakfast：Hotel｜Lunch：Hotel Lunch｜Dinner：Selected Local Cuisine
Hotel：Belmond Palacio Nazarenas Hotel or similar

Day 7  Maras / Moray Salt Flats or Self-guided trip to Rainbow Mountain Vinicunca  

The original itinerary is to visit the Salt Flats Maras & Moray Terraces.

• Salt Flats Maras: Visit the Inca Salt Flats and traditional salt making techniques (Salt Flats are not open during heavy rain, another tour will be arranged).
• Moray Terraces Moray: archaeological site, this is the Inca Agricultural Improvement Institute, the agricultural experiment station of the Incas.

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Optional programs are available, you can choose to be accompanied by another Chinese-speaking tour guide or local English-speaking tour guide: choose to go to the Rainbow Mountain Vinicunca day trip or follow the original itinerary Salt Flat Maras day trip.
Remarks: To join the Rainbow Mountain tour, tourists must gather at the hotel lobby at 3:00pm to depart for the starting point of the hike.

• Rainbow Mountain day trip allows visitors to experience the beauty of the mountain scenery, the beautiful scenery in front of their eyes. Hiking to the top of Rainbow Mountain (about 4-5 hours up and down the mountain), passing through picturesque villages, herds of camels and alpacas, and enjoying the magnificent view of the Auzangate Glacier, which belongs to a section of the Auzangate Peak in the Andes Mountains, and it takes a round trip from Cusco to travel for 5-6 hours by car; the starting point of the hike is at the parking lot at a height of 4,326 meters, and the ending point is at a height of 5,020 meters, which gives you fantastic views. Colorful mountain views.

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For Rainbow Mountain day trip, additional cost: (Quote is the total cost, how many people to split it up)

• If you have a Chinese guide in Cusco, the total cost is :$540.
• If there is a Chinese tour guide in Cusco, the total cost is :$540 USD.
• If there is no Chinese tour guide in Cusco, the total cost for car + guide from Lima is :$920.

Breakfast：Hotel｜Lunch：Selected Local Cuisine｜Dinner：Selected Local Cuisine
Hotel：Sonesta Hotel Cusco or similar

Day 8  Cusco - La Raya - Puno  

The new 2017 PERURAIL TITICACA deluxe train departs for Puno. We will ride on a scenic railroad train and enjoy spectacular views as we travel through the Andes. While on the train, enjoy gourmet meals and live traditional entertainment. The train is like a mobile restaurant where passengers enjoy delicious lunches and afternoon teas at spacious seats and tables with breathtaking views of the Andes out of the windows, as well as a lively entertainment program of songs and dances.
The train will arrive in Puno in the evening and check in to the hotel in Puno.

Breakfast：Hotel｜Lunch：On board the train｜Dinner：Dinner at the hotel
Hotel：Casa Andina Premium Puno or the similar

Day 9  Puno 

Lake Titicaca is known as the Little Switzerland of South America, and there is a floating island on the lake that has been floating for hundreds of years. After breakfast, we will sail from Puno Bay Marina and arrive at Uros Island in about 30 minutes. There are several reed houses and watchtowers on the island. The island itself is made of reed grass and a few bamboo branches are stuck under the water to hold it in place, and the islanders still live a traditional Peruvian life on the island. The Ulo islanders often row a small boat made of reeds called “Totora” alone along the waterways, creating a unique look of Lake Titicaca. At present, there are more than 40 floating islands in the lake, each of which is of different sizes, with about ten people living on the small ones, and schools, post offices and stores on the big ones! On Uluo Island, we can learn how the islanders use reeds to build their houses and boats, and how they live on the reeds, which is the most primitive way of life, without modern electric system and gas equipment. In addition, we can enjoy the beautiful scenery of the highest inland lake in South America, the clear sky, reflecting the blue water, the air is fresh and the environment is quiet, as if walking into a dreamy wonderland.

If time permits (2h free time) (no extra charge or refund), we will stop by Sillustani. In the Titicaca Lake area, the Colla people, the original inhabitants of the area, built many columnar upright towers, the largest of which, and one of the best preserved, is located in Sillustani. During the Inca period, the custom of burial in towers was still practiced in the Titicaca region. From the technical point of view of stone construction, it is easy to distinguish the age of the stone from that of the Inca, as the surface of the stone blocks of the Inca period is smooth and the joints are tightly fitted, while the stone blocks of the pre-Inca period are much rougher and less stable. A few of the historic towers have been preserved over the years, but most of them have been broken or have only foundation stones left.

Breakfast：Hotel｜Lunch：Local cuisine on floating island｜Dinner：Hotel dinner
Hotel：Casa Andina Premium Puno or the similar

Day 10  Puno－Lima－✈ Lima Airport ✈ USA 

Return home with full of good memories, a good trip always feels short, let's look forward to the next time we meet!

Breakfast: Hotel

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Is this tour suitable for me?

• ​​Suitable age: Due to quality considerations and local restrictions, only applicants over 12 years old will be accepted
• ​Wheelchair access: Due to limited facilities, some attractions may need to be waived without refund. VIPs using wheelchairs must be accompanied by an assistant, and the tour guide cannot assist separately
• Special diet: Please let us know when you register, and we will try our best to arrange it. We apologize for some special diets that are more restrictive, but we apologize for not being able to provide them​​

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• Triple rooms are not available for this tour
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