Peru in Focus: Machu Picchu and Lake Titicaca

Experience Peru’s archaeological, cultural, and natural treasures on a small-group journey that links the Inca heartland with the high-altitude waters of Lake Titicaca. As you explore Lima, Cuzco, the Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, and remote island communities, encounter both the distant past and a captivating present in this intriguing Andean land.

Tour Highlights

Get to know Lima through guided touring, including a visit to historic Casa Aliaga, one of the oldest colonial mansions in the Americas.
Visit the acclaimed Larco Herrera Museum to view its outstanding collection of pre-Columbian art and artifacts.
Explore historic Cuzco, the former Inca capital, with its blend of Spanish colonial architecture built atop Inca foundations.
See Cuzco’s nearby Incan ruins, gaining insight into the engineering and religious life of this remarkable civilization.
Tour the Sacred Valley, where traditional villages, terraced hillsides, and river landscapes reveal the agricultural heart of the Inca world.
Browse the colorful Indian market in Pisac, filled with textiles, crafts, and local produce.
Enjoy two guided visits to the ruins at Machu Picchu, allowing ample time to absorb this legendary site from different vantage points.
Travel by scenic drive from Cuzco to Lake Titicaca, passing through dramatic Andean landscapes and highland communities.
Spend a full day on Lake Titicaca, including visits to the floating islands of Uros and the traditional island community of Taquile, to learn about local lifeways on the world’s highest navigable lake.

Itinerary at a Glance

Day 1: Depart U.S. for Lima
Day 2: Lima
Day 3: Sacred Valley
Day 4: Sacred Valley
Day 5: Machu Picchu
Day 6: Cuzco
Day 7: Cuzco
Day 8: Puno (Lake Titicaca)
Day 9: Puno (Lake Titicaca)
Day 10: Lima / Depart for U.S. (overnight flight)
Day 11: Arrive U.S.

Operator
Odysseys Unlimited