Southern Connection

Airport pick up transfer by private van to Ollantaytambo (Sacred Valley of Cusco). We will pass by Cusco´s downtown and main plaza on our way to the valley, stopping to visit the sites of Chinchero, Moray and Maras salt pits, before taking a break for lunch (not included) in Urubamba. Estimated trip on private van: 03 hours. All entrance tickets to the sites included. Hotel in Ollantaytambo: Sol Miranda 01-night, matrimonial bedroom

Cusco average altitude: 12500ft (about 3.600mt) above sea level. Daily temperatures: low 70´s during the day, low 40´s at night

Transfer to Ollantaytambo train station. Train to Machupicchu pueblo on Vista Dome cart. Trip time: 10 minutes to train station & 01 hour and 15 minutes on train to Machupicchu. Walking transfer from train station to hotel in town (10 minutes). Check in at Hotel Raices. You only need to bring a daypack and/or backpack to Machupicchu. The remaining luggage will be transferred to Cusco by our staff on a private transfer and will be safely stored at the hotel waiting for your arrival in the city. You will have the afternoon off to wander around Machu Picchu pueblo.

Altitude in Ollantaytambo: 9500ft (about 2.800mt) above sea level. Daily temperatures: mid 70’s during the day, low 50´s at night

Tour of Machupicchu. We will arrange the departure time from your hotel to the bus station (10 minutes’ walk) to queue and board your bus uphill to the archeological site (20 minutes’ drive). A local guide will be expecting your arrival at Machupicchu’s entrance for a 02-hour tour of the site.  Usually, visitors to Machupicchu rise very early to enjoy the sunrise through the mountains at the site. Once you are done receiving the most important info on Machupicchu from your local guide you will have plenty of time to explore the place on your own. When ready to return down to the village, you just need to queue again at the bus drop-off station for your drive back to town and walk to your hotel

It is very important to bring your passports, bug spray and sunscreen. Also, things in Machupicchu town tend to be more expensive than the rest of your experience in Cusco. It is suggested to pack snacks and water in your backpacks while touring the site.

The train rides from Machupicchu pueblo to Ollantaytambo station in the afternoon, around 2pm. Transfer by private van from Ollantaytambo train station to Cusco city. Estimated time of arrival in Cusco 7pm. Hotel Anahuarque for 02 nights

Full day activity which includes City tour of Cusco and surroundings on private tour. This tour visits the Inca sites of Sacsayhuaman, Quenqo, Puca Pucara, Tambomachay, Pisac, as well as a visit to a local animal conservation center. All entrance tickets are included. Lunch not included.

Cusco average altitude: 12500ft (about 3.600mt) above sea level. Daily temperatures: low 70´s during the day, low 40´s at night

You will start your day by getting a 20-minute transfer by van from hotel Anahuarque to Cusco´s bus station where a tourist bus will be taking you on your journey to Puno & Lake Titicaca. The bus will be stopping along the route in Andahuaylillas, Raqchi, Sicuani for lunch, La Raya & Pucara before arriving in Puno late in the afternoon. All bus tickets plus entrance tickets are included. Buffet style lunch is also included. Hotel Balsa Inn or Casona Plaza for 02 nights

Puno average altitude: 13000ft (about 3900mt) above sea level. Daily temperatures: high 60´s during the day, low 30´s at night

The tour of Lake Titicaca starts at 8:30am. Your local guide will pass by your hotel reception to welcome you to Puno and brief you on your visit to the Uros floating islands & Taquile. You just need to bring a daypack for your excursion, containing sunscreen, sunglasses, water, snacks and other essentials for your full day activity. A shared boat will be expecting you at Puno´s marina. All tickets are included in this tour, as well as lunch prepared by local families on the island of Taquile

Hotel checkout and transfers to Juliaca airport. Estimated time of travel by private van is 01 hour