This sightseeing tour is for those who want to get to know Peru and see the best of it in just 1 week! You will visit the ancient city of Machu Picchu. Take a boat ride on the legendary Lake Titicaca and see how the locals live on the tiny cane islands of Uros and Taquila. Wander through the magical city of Cusco, nestled in a valley in the Andes at 3,400 meters above sea level. The tour begins and ends in Lima, Peru’s capital city, located on the Pacific Ocean. This tour is flexible, and you can choose what you want to visit at your leisure. For example, you can go trekking in the Rainbow Mountains or visit the Sacred Valley, or… – dream on and we’ll make all your dreams come true!
You can join a group on this program for any dates.
See below for the tour start date.
The trip will take place with a group of 2 people or more.
29.12 (New Year’s Eve check-in + $300 per person, includes New Year’s Eve dinner).
This sightseeing tour is for those who want to explore Peru and see the best of Peru in just 1 week
Number of days: 8 days / 7 nights.
Where to: Peru.
Where to fly: The program begins and ends in Lima.
Entry into the country: visa for citizens of Russia, USA, Canada, etc. I don’t need it.
Accommodation: in 3* hotels (4* or 5* hotels can be booked for an additional fee).
Vaccinations and PCR tests: not required.
Number of people in the group: from 2 to 14 people.
Escort: The group is accompanied by an experienced Russian-speaking guide.
Cost of the tour: $2,200.
Tour dates: You can join the group on any date. Tour start (need to be in Lima): 27.01, 3.02, 16.02, 24.02, 3.03, 15.03, 24.03, 2.04, 5.04, 21.04, 30.04, 3.05, 17.05, 2.06, 16.06, 26.06, 2.07, 16.07, 2.08, 16.08, 27.08, 10.09, 22.09, 2.10, 11.10, 25.10. 3.11, 16.11, 26.11, 3.12. 15.12, 29.12.
Этот тур гибкий, и вы можете выбрать, что вы хотите посетить в свободное время
Route
Lima Cusco Aguas Calientes, Machu Picchu Cusco Puno Lake Titicaca, Uros and Taquile Islands Lima
Arrival in Lima. Meeting and transfer to the hotel. Vacation.
The tour begins and ends in Lima, Peru’s capital city, located on the Pacific Ocean
Colorful houses in Lima can be seen in the San Cristobal Hill area
Lima Cathedral – The Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, located in the city’s main square, Plaza Mayor
Day 2. October 12, 2025, Sunday.
LIMA – CUSCO
Breakfast. Transfer from the hotel to the airport in Lima. Flight to Cusco. Arrival, meet and greet at the Cusco airport. Transfer to the hotel. Cusco sightseeing bus tour. Visit to the architectural complexes: Saxayihuaman Fortress, Kenko Temple, Puca Pucara Fortress and Tambomachay Water Temple. Continuation of the tour in the palace dedicated to the Sun God – Coricancha. Visit to the Cathedral of Cusco (optional, cost $25).
Cusco, the capital of the ancient Inca Empire, is located in the Peruvian Andes at an altitude of 3400 metersExcursion to Cusco, from where the routes to the main sights start
Cathedral – Cathedral of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Located on one of the most important streets of Cusco, Avenida de Sol
Day 3. October 13, 2025, Monday.
CUZCO – AGUAS CALIENTES – MACHU PICCHU – CUZCO
After breakfast, transfer by train to the small tourist town of Aguas Calientes, which is located at the foot of Machu Picchu. Then climb by bus to the Lost City of the Incas – Machu Picchu, considered the most powerful energy center of South America. Machu Picchu (Machu Pikchu means “Old Mountain” in Quechua) is a mysterious Inca city built in the mid-15th century. Before that, representatives of another civilization lived here, about which little is known. It is located about 100 km from the capital of the Inca Empire, Cusco, and is so secluded hidden in the Andes that it could not be reached by Spanish colonizers. The world became aware of this city in 1911 thanks to an American scientist from Hiram Bingham. Although the locals have always known about Machu Picchu, but were not in a hurry to share the information with the “aliens”. Machu Picchu has been listed as a UNESCO Monuments of Humanity Heritage Site since 1983 and as a New Wonders of the World since 2007.
Machu Picchu Tour.
In the afternoon, descent to Aguas Calientes. Lunch at Ayasca Restaurant. Then, return by train to Cusco. Transfer to the hotel.
On the train to Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu means “old mountain” in Quechua, located on top of a mountain range at an altitude of 2,400 meters above the Urubamba River valley
Machu Picchu is among the seven new wonders of the worldOn Mount Huana Picchu, an aerial view of the Inca city of Machu Picchu
Train to Machu Picchu
Day 4. October 14, 2025, Tuesday.
KUSKO
Breakfast. Free day.
Cusco traces the entire history of the country, with Amerindian artifacts, conquistador heritage and modern Peruvian architectureIn 1983, the Cathedral was inscribed as part of Cusco as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.Tour options on this day (optional):
1 option: excursion to the Sacred Valley
Full day excursion to the Sacred Valley of the Incas with a visit to the fortress of Ollantaitambo is available at extra cost. The cost is $180. Visit to the art fair in Pisac (here you can buy handicrafts – ceramics, carpets, souvenirs, silverware and leather goods. Visit to the Auanacancha Zoo Center where tourists admire and participate in feeding adorable animals such as llamas, alpacas, huanacos and vicuñas. Familiar with the process of dressing and natural dyeing of wool. Tour of the archaeological complex of Olantaytambo. One of the most important Incan military installations. Lunch – buffet in the restaurant of national cuisine “Tunupa”.
Hiking in Pisac
Ollantambo, with stone blocks weighing 60-80 tons.
Visit to the ZOO center “Auanacancha” where tourists admire and participate in the feeding of fascinating animals such as llamas, alpacas, huanacos and vicuñas.
Option 2: Trekking to the Rainbow Mountains
Full day trekking to the Rainbow Mountains is available for an extra charge with breakfast, lunch and transportation. The tour starts at 4 am and back to Cusco at 7 pm. This is a tour for the hardy. (It is possible to ascend the last 300 meters on horseback. The cost of a horse is $40). Group tour $55 per person with an English-speaking guide. Group tour with individual Russian guide from 2 people $150 per person.
The colored layers of these mountains were formed millions of years ago from red sandstone, which under the influence of climatic conditions, underground water and impurities of minerals has colored into yellow, green, white and other colors. The Rainbow Mountains are located 100 kilometers from Cusco in the province of Quispicanchis (Quispicanchis) at an altitude of 5200 meters above sea level. From there you have a magnificent view of the Ausangate Glacier, a sacred Inca mountain where pilgrims gather every year to celebrate Qoyllur Rit’i (Qoyllur Rit’i).
Rudugnye hills got their name due to their color: they are a combination of brown, purple, turquoise, yellow and red layers of rocks, which literally shimmer with all the colors of the rainbow
The colored layers of the mountains were formed millions of years ago from red sandstone, which, under the influence of climatic conditions, groundwater and impurities of minerals, became colored in yellow, green, white and other colors
The Rainbow Mountains (Vinicunca) are located in the province of Kispikancis at an altitude of 5200 meters
Day 5. October 15, 2025, Wednesday.
KUSKO – PUNO
Early breakfast. At 6.15 transfer to the station “Turismo Mer” . At the station meet with Russian guide and at 7.00 transfer by tourist bus to the city of Puno. Along the way stops: Andahuayilillas – Sistine Chapel of South America, Rakchi – Inca administrative structure. Lunch in Sikuani. Next stops: La Raya (4400 meters above sea level) a roadside market with beautiful mountains in the background; and Pucara, the center of the pre-Incan culture of the same name. B 18.00 – Arrival in Puno, transfer and accommodation at the hotel.
It is possible to travel by Titicaca Train luxury train from Cusco to Puno on Wednesdays and Sundays (optional). Cost $250.
The luxurious train is equipped with a restaurant car, a bar car and a unique panoramic car, thanks to which the traveler has the opportunity to observe how the natural landscapes and climate change as the train moves along the route. The train runs on one of the highest railway lines in the world (“between the mountains and the clouds”), with an obligatory stop at the highest point of the route (La Raya, 4319 meters), where you can enjoy unforgettable panoramic views of mountain peaks and plains. The trip includes lunch (appetizer, main course, dessert). The Andean Explorer train journey is one of the top twenty-five most exciting rail journeys in the world, and LUH the train and route are considered the best in America by the 2012 World Travel Awards statistics.
Puno CathedralLocals of PunoDay 6. October 16, 2025, Thursday.PUNO – Titicaca Lake – Uros and Taquile Islands – LIMA
After breakfast, transfer to the port on the shores of the legendary Lake Titicaca. The Uros Floating Cane Islands Tour is a tour of over 40 man-made islands created by the Uros Indians from reeds growing on the lake. Here you will learn the history of the islands and its people. You can buy numerous souvenirs and ride on a cane boat. Our excursion continues deep into Lake Titicaca to Taquile Island. The island is famous for its ethnic cultural values – the island’s population preserves ancient traditions, especially weaving. The island was proclaimed a “Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity” by UNESCO in 2005 for its weaving art. Lunch on the island. Return to Puno. Transfer to the airport for departure to Lima. Flight to Lima. Transfer to the hotel in Lima, rest.
The Uros Floating Cane Islands Tour is a tour of over 40 man-made islands created by the Uros Indians from reeds growing in the lake
Lake Titicaca is the largest freshwater lake in South America and the largest high mountain lake in the world
The island was proclaimed a “Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity” by UNESCO in 2005 for its weaving art.
Colorful dances by local women
Numerous colorful handmade souvenirs can be purchased as keepsakes
Day 7. October 17, 2025, Friday.
LIMA
Breakfast. Free day in Lima. Overnight at a hotel in Lima.
A full day excursion to Lima, the capital of Peru, is available at an additional cost (optional). The cost is $100.
At 9.00 we start the tour from Miraflores neighborhood, which is located on the Pacific Ocean, visit to Lovers Park, panoramic visit to Huaca Puyan, Olive Park, Huaca Yanamarca. We continue our tour of the historic city center – see San Francisco Cathedral, Central Square, the Presidential Palace, the Merion, and Plaza San Martin. A visit to one of Lima’s best museums, the Casa Aliaga Museum, featuring treasures from Peru’s colonial period. Our tour ends in the park of the famous Lima Fountains, which are included in the Guinness Book.
Lima – after Peru’s declaration of independence in 1821, it became the capital of Peru
Tour participants in Lima by the Pacific Ocean
Lima’s beaches are not great for swimming, but great for surfing
Day 8. October 18, 2025, Saturday.
LIMA
Breakfast. At the due time transfer to the airport for international departure.
On the way to the airport we offer to visit one of the 25 best museums in the World – Museum “Larco Herrera” (optional). The cost of the tour is $65.
Founded in 1925, the museum is located in the house of the Viceroy of Peru. Colonial style, 18th century rises at the very top of the pyramid. It houses an unimaginably rich collection of ceramics, fabrics, jewelry, gold, mummies, and also displays a one-of-a-kind and one of the richest collections of pottery with an erotic allusion. The total number of exhibits is 45 thousand. They all tell the history, life and culture of civilizations such as the Inca, Moche, Nazca and Chimu. There is also a very good national cuisine restaurant, Café del Muzeo.
Tour participants in Lima, December 2024
The Pacific Ocean in Lima can be seen on a promenade of almost ten kilometers long
Incredibly beautiful sunsets in Lima. .
Cost of travel
From
$2200
Tour cost from:
2200$ for accommodation in 3* hotels 2400$ for accommodation in 4* hotels 2900$ for accommodation in 5* hotels
The cost of the tour includes:
Expedition class train tickets for the Cusco – Aguas Calientes – Cusco (to Machu Picchu) route.
All transfers and transfers, including shuttle bus from Cusco to Puno.
Excursions with Russian-speaking guide / interpreter according to the program.
Entrance tickets to museums according to the program.
Breakfasts at hotels are everywhere; lunches and dinners where indicated.
Accommodation in hotels in 2-bed rooms (according to the chosen category).
Not included in the tour price:
Two domestic flights Lima-Cusco and Juliaca-Lima
Lunches and dinners (where not specified)
Optional excursions (indicated on request).
Single (single) room supplement.
Medical insurance for traveling abroad (optional).
