After a delicious breakfast in the hotel, on the second day of our 10 day Peru Tour, we will visit the most important archaeological sites around Cusco City, starting with Saqsayhuaman, the jewel of Inca architecture, with colossal attributes and rocks, considered in the history of mankind as one of the greatest constructions on the face of the earth. Then we will continue to the Temple of the Moon, a place for spiritual connection and encounter with the feminine energy of the Moon Goddess, being a place of great importance for the Andean culture.

In the afternoon we will travel by car to the town of Ollantaytambo, exactly to the train station, from where we will have a dream trip, it will take around 2 hours to arrive at Machu Picchu Town (Hot Springs town). Once there we will continue to the hotel to rest and in the evening you will be able to tour this city and learn more about it.

Note: in case you have energy, you can visit the hot springs of the town (15 minutes on foot) and have a moment of relaxation.

This is a special day of our “10 Days Peru Tour”. You will start very early in the morning to have breakfast at the hotel and then board the bus that will take you to the citadel Inka of Machu Picchu and appreciate the sunrise in this magical place, a famous masterpiece of architecture and engineering, believed to have been a sanctuary and energetic center.

The guided tour of the Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu will last more than 2 hours, which will allow us to visit the most important places of the archeological complex, having enough time to take the best pictures and enjoy this world wonder.

Once the tour in Machu Picchu is finished, we will return to Aguas Calientes for lunch (not included) and have the afternoon free to explore more of this beautiful city, before heading to your hotel and rest.

Optional (Extra cost): The trek to the peak of Huayna Picchu, a rigorous climb on steep trails with impressive ruins and spectacular views, a round-trip of 2 hours.

Continuing with our 10-day Peru Tour, in the morning we will take aboard the train back to Ollantaytambo, as known as the “living” Inka town, where our private transportation will be waiting for you to continue by car to the Archaeological Site of Moray, one of the most mysterious and unique sites since this place has many concentric “rings” of terraces, which according to studies served for agricultural studies by the Incas.

After the tour, in the village of Moray, you can enjoy lunch (not included) before returning to our transportation, which will take us to Cusco City, exactly at the hotel where you will spend the night.

Very early in the morning, we will pick you up from your hotel to transfer to Chinchero, a picturesque community located 40 minutes from Cusco City, also known as the rainbow village, home of the ruins of the royal palace of the Inka Túpac Inca Yupanqui.

Having the morning to walk around and admire the very well-preserved Inca walls of the main square, as well as many religious altars. We will also visit the beautiful colonial church, which has unique works of art and imagery inside.

Afterward, we will visit the Chinchero Textile Center, where we will participate in a wonderful introduction and learning experience of the art of Andean textiles, observing the whole process of weaving and natural coloring. Having an incredible afternoon where we will learn more about the wisdom of the Andean looms, which have maintained the technique since long before the Inca Inka times.

Today we will travel to the Sacred Valley of the Inkas, more specifically to the town of Pisaq, making a stop to visit the Cochahuasi Animal Sanctuary, here we may observe many of the native Andean species such as the puma, Andean cóndor, alpacas, and many more. Further en route, we will stop at a spectacular viewing location to observe the Urubamba River, from which you will be able to observe the mountains and villages of this great place.

Continuing with the tour, we will arrive at the Pisac Archaeological Site, we will observe the construction design for an hour and a half approximately. Discovering more than an important Inca Citadel, it was used as a control point for the valley’s entrance and also has a large number of terraces, even more than Machu Picchu. After seeing the archaeological complex, we will descend to the town of Pisaq which stands out for its famous craft market, in which you will have free time to wander the market and interact with many local artisans and purchase handicrafts if you wish.

After the whole experience, we must return to the transport to start the return to Cusco, to rest very early in the hotel, because tomorrow we expect more adventures of our 10-day Peru Tour.

This day we will continue with our Peru Tour for 10 days, in the morning, we will go to the bus terminal of Cusco, from where we will start our trip to Puno. Certainly, this is a special bus trip that will allow us to visit many different places along the way, known as «The Route of the Sun», having stopped in the following places:

• Andahuaylillas (the Sistine Chapel of the Americas): This temple is one of the best examples of the fusion between Catholic and Andean religions.
• Raqchi: A Inka temple dedicated to the god Wiracocha, construction of monumental dimensions, an estimated 100 meters long, 26m wide, 14m high. This is the only known temple dedicated to the God Wiracocha, creator of the Universe.
• La Raya: Midway point on our journey and highest point on the road – 4335 m.s.n.m. The impressive views here allow us to admire the rugged high altitude, full of tall peaks, many of which are snow-capped, and herds of llamas, alpacas, and vicuñas. This is the geographic border between two cultures, the Quechua of Cusco and the Aymara of Puno.
• Pucara: This ceremonial center is one of the oldest and most important of the high plains, well known for its lithic structures and tombs.

After this incredible journey, we will finally arrive at the bus station in Puno, where our transport will be waiting to take you to your previously booked hotel, where you can rest peacefully.

Our adventure in Puno will start with a delicious breakfast at the hotel, then enjoy a full day of boat trip on Lake Titicaca. We will also visit the ancient culture of the Uros and have the opportunity to walk on their floating islands. The islanders will give us a presentation about their lifestyle and tell us the process of how they were built by the ancient man, who only used reeds of totora that grow on the shores of the lake, learned to adapt and create these small islands, adapting to various climatic conditions.

Continuing along the lake we will arrive at Amantani Island, where we will meet with «The Quechua Families» who will offer us cozy accommodation in the style of a house stay while they prepare traditional food for our lunch.

After tasting the delicious lunch we will ascend to the two summits of the island. At the top of the island, we will visit two ancient pre-Inca temples, Pachatata and Pachamama (father and mother of Andean cosmology).

In the evening after dinner, the community members will show us a small welcome party, and we can participate to have a more enriching and complete experience.

After breakfast in Amantani, we will again board a boat to make a short trip to the neighboring Taquile island. Already on the island, we will start a tour through the beautiful cobbled paths towards the community of Taquile, a small and quiet town, very hard working and wise, a culture full of art and tradition in force. Having the opportunity to learn more about their lifestyle, traditions, and customs.

According to your flight time, either in the morning or afternoon, you will coordinate a short transfer from Puno to the neighboring Juliaca city, where you will hate the domestic plane to Lima airport and from where you will board your plane to your city. Thus ending your adventure of our Peru Tour for 10 days.

In Inkayni Peru Tours we design this great travel package that takes you from the coast (Lima) to the best and most famous places of the Peruvian Andes in Cusco and Puno city. Having unique adventures and experiences every day, making the most of your stay in Peru while you immerse yourself in the living Andean culture and all its customs.

Our package Tour Peru 10 days, seeks to offer you the best of the Peruvian coast and mountains, having incredible moments while visiting the best archaeological centers of the historic center of Lima, Cusco, and Puno. Without forgetting the great visit to Machu Picchu, an unforgettable experience. Ending with great moments of cultural experience in the islands of Puno. Achieving a complete experience during your visit to Peru.

As mentioned above in our 10-day Peru Tour Package, in which we will traverse much of Peru, from Lima on the coast to the Andes, our highest point will be reached on the route from Cusco to Puno, exactly in the Paso de la Raya which is about 4,335 masl/14,222 feet, allowing us to have incredible views and landscapes of the mountains and snowy peaks.

Our adventure of the Peru Tour 10 days, is carefully designed so that you can acclimate gradually, as we will go from areas with lower elevation and we will go up gradually, this is vital to avoid the famous altitude sickness, in this way the enjoyment of the tour is guaranteed without complications. As for the days of trekking, the trails that we will cross are not challenging or long, so you can travel them easily and safely, as long as we follow the recommendations of our guide.

While it is true that our Peru Tour Package 10 days, was designed to reduce the chances of suffering from altitude sickness, here are some extra tips to prevent altitude sickness more effectively, taking into account the following tips:

• Do not eat heavy food.
• It consumes a lot of water.
• Avoid drinking alcohol or smoking.
• He wears warm clothes.

If you already have symptoms, do not worry, because it is normal that many travelers not used to elevations greater than 3,000 meters, suffer this disease, for which we have the following.

• Consume hot coca and muna mates (only in the morning and afternoon).
• Rest as soon as you feel it necessary.
• Inform your guide in charge.

During the days of stay in the city of Cusco, in the tour to the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu, you can leave your luggage that will not be necessary during your journey, in your hotel in Cusco (most hotels provide this service at no additional cost). In case your hotel does not offer this service, we will take care of storing your luggage safely in the facilities of Inkayni Peru Tours.

According to the migration regulations, generally speaking, you do not need a VISA to enter Peru as a tourist, however, depending on your place of origin, there are some regulations to take into account if you want to visit this beautiful country.

South America: if you are a citizen of a country like Bolivia, Ecuador, Brazil, etc. You can enter Peru carrying only your identity card or national card in physical form.

Central America: if you come from Cuba, El Salvador and Nicaragua, if you need a Tourist VISA to enter Peru. If you are of another nationality, you should only have a passport valid for no less than 6 months.

North America (Mexico): Mexican citizens do not require a visa (tourist or business) to visit Peru, with a valid passport not less than 6 months you can enter the country. Stay no longer than 183 days.

Spanish-speaking Europe: practically similar to the situation in North America, with the difference that the stay should not be more than 90 days.

Recommendations: it is vital to be very careful not to lose documents such as the Passport or TAM (Migration Card) and it is also vital to have duplicates of documents as a precautionary method.

While it is true that the dollar is used and accepted in several places in Peru, it is advisable to carry money in Soles (PEN) and manage it in cash. Also, a credit card can be used for cash advances in emergency cases.

And when you receive local money, if possible order in simple (small bills), because in most towns the economic movement is less and therefore products or services are low cost.

Electric current is 220V, 60HZ AC, and standard plugs accept round inputs. But, many places will have dual-voltage outlets that take flat inputs. As a result, you may need an adapter with a built-in surge protector.

The first thing to remember and prioritize is to pack identification documents and passports. As for the clothes and implements for the trip, we must consider that much of this tour takes place in the mountains and part of the jungle, so having waterproof clothing will be vital, without forgetting to wear warm/thermal clothes to have a more comfortable experience during the nights.

To answer this question, we must remember that the income to the different resorts and services for your tour, are reserved with advance payments to ensure their availability. So a refund in full is impossible as it is subject to the booked tour and cancellation date. Check with your sales agent.

During your stay in Peru, from the beginning of the tour to the end, you will have access to the internet (Wifi) in hotels and some restaurants. However, in the archaeological areas and surrounding villages, this service is not common, telephone calls are usually similar. Remember that you are on a journey of discovery and exploration, try to enjoy it to the fullest and forget about social networks.

This will depend exclusively on the country from which you come, so usually if there is a time difference, which is not usually an impediment to the enjoyment of the tour. But since it is a vital point to relieve some uncomfortable travel symptoms, our first day of the tour focuses on giving you relaxation time, so you can take the tour calmly and thus have a great experience.

Peru has three main climatic zones: the tropical Amazon rainforest to the east, the arid coastal desert to the west, and the Andean mountains in the Peruvian highlands. In the Andes, they have altitudes above 3500 m. Therefore, average daily temperatures fluctuate around 10 ° C (50 ° F).

In addition, overnight temperatures can reach a freezing state. Consequently, travelers flying directly to Cuzco (3250m), or its high-altitude cities. Therefore, they should try to have several days to acclimatize from altitude sickness or soroche which can be a big problem.

On the other hand, from April to November is the dry season in the mountain and plateau (Andean plateau). Then, between December to March is the season when fluvial rainfall occurs. Certainly, it depends on the season in which you make the Machu Picchu Cusco tour, you should come prevented.

While it is not mandatory to have travel insurance, it is highly recommended to have one, as it gives you tranquility and protection in case of natural disasters, injuries, diseases, travel cancellations, and other emergencies.

For the Peru Tour 10 days, if accommodation is included for the days of the tour, based on double occupancy. We can offer double rooms with 2 beds, single or double. If you are 3 travelers we can offer a triple room with 3 single beds or the type of accommodation you prefer. It is necessary to contact our sales agents to provide these details regarding the accommodation type.

On the other hand, if it is a single person, you’ll pay an individual supplement for their accommodation in hotels.

The accommodation we offer in Cusco is the Ayni Cusco Hotel, San Pedro Monasterio, or Similar. In Machu Picchu Pueblo, also called Aguas Calientes, is the Hotel Golden Sunrise or similar.

Being factors beyond the immediate control of the travel agency, these tours are non-refundable. All tours and tours are organized ahead of your trip to secure your entrance tickets and tickets throughout your trip.

We understand that each person has different needs and abilities, but unfortunately, because Machu Picchu will be visited, we cannot operate the tour for people with limited mobility. The safety of our customers is paramount to us.

We recommend that you contact us directly to discuss your specific situation and see how we can help you.