Machu Picchu, Lake Titicaca, and Easter Island
15 Days/14 Nights
From $3,369 per person
(Dbl. Occupancy, Not Incl. Airfare)
Overview
Experience fascinating cultures and explore the amazing archaeological sites of Peru and Chile in this remarkable tour. Beginning in Peru, you will visit Lima, Cusco, and Machu Picchu, the ‘Lost city of the Incas’, recently named one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. From there, you will travel by train to Puno to learn about the Aymara culture of Lake Titicaca. The final part of the tour will take you to Easter Island, known for its Moai statues, whose origin is still a mystery.
Lodging and Meals: This tour includes accommodations for 14 nights (3 nights in Lima, 3 nights in Cusco, 1 night in Machu Picchu, 2 nights in Puno, 2 nights in Santiago, and 3 nights in Easter Island), and 20 meals (14 breakfasts, 5 lunches, and 1 dinner).
Best Time to Go: April-October.
Destinations: South America, Peru, and Chile.
Interests: Adventure and Culture & History.
Places Visited: Lima, Cusco, the Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, Puno & Lake Titicaca, Santiago, and Easter Island.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1: Lima.
Day 2: Lima-City Tour.
Day 3: Lima-Cusco-City Tour.
Day 4: Cusco-Sacred Valley-Awanakancha-Pisac Market-Ollantaytambo.
Note: The Indian market is open on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays from October to March, and daily from April to September. On the days of the week that the market is not open, you will be taken to the Inca ruins above the village.
Day 5: Cusco-Machu Picchu.
Day 6: Machu Picchu-Cusco.
Day 7: Cusco-Puno.
Note: The PeruRail Titicaca Train operates every Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday year-round.
Day 8: Puno-Lake Titicaca-Taquile Island-Floating Islands of Uros.
Day 9: Puno-Chullpas of Sillustani-Lima.
Day 10: Lima-Santiago.
Day 11: Santiago-City Tour-Winery Tour.
Day 12: Santiago-Easter Island.
Day 13: Easter Island-Rano Raraku-Anakena Beach.
Day 14: Easter Island-Orongo-Ahu Akivi.
Day 15: Easter Island-Santiago.
B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner
A Note About Your Free Day in Machu Picchu
On your free day, you will be on your own. If you choose to revisit Machu Picchu, you will need to purchase a second entrance ticket, which currently costs $74 per person. If you are staying in Aguas Calientes, you will also need to purchase a round-trip bus ticket ($28 per person) for transportation to the site. The first bus departs at 5:30 AM. As an alternative to visiting Machu Picchu again, you can hike Huayna Picchu (a +/- 60 minute hike), or partake in another activity. The cost for hiking Huayna Picchu is $13 (in addition to the second entrance ticket). At the end of the day (mid-late afternoon), you will walk to the train station for the return ride to Poroy train station, where our local representative will be waiting for you to take you to your hotel in Cusco.
What's Included
Price Includes
- South American Vacations’ expert pre-departure planning services and documentation.
- Airport/hotel transfers including baggage handling.
- Hotel accommodations including taxes and service charges.
- Meals as indicated on the itinerary.
- Excursion to Machu Picchu via Vistadome train and other excursions as indicated on the itinerary including all applicable entrance fees.
- Transportation to Puno via PeruRail Titicaca Train.
- Other excursions as indicated on the itinerary including all applicable entrance fees.
- Meals as indicated on the itinerary.
- Local, English-speaking tour guides.
Price Does Not Include
- International airfare.
- Domestic airfare.
- Meals not indicated on the itinerary.
- Gratuities, gifts and personal items.
- Travel insurance.
We will be happy to quote the cost of airfare and travel insurance, and to make these arrangements for you.
Accommodations
Lima
Cusco

3 Star – Casa Andina Classic Cusco Plaza

4 Star – Hotel Novotel Cusco

5 Star – Libertador Palacio del Inka

Deluxe – Hotel Monasterio
Machu Picchu

3 Star – El Mapi Hotel

5 Star – Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel

Deluxe – Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge
Puno

3 Star – Casa Andina Classic Puno Tikarani

5 Star – Libertador Lake Titicaca
Santiago

3 Star – Hotel Plaza San Francisco

4 Star – Hotel Cumbres Lastarria

5 Star – Lastarria Boutique Hotel

Deluxe – The Singular Santiago
Easter Island

3 Star – Hotel O’tai

4 Star – Altiplanico Easter Island Hotel

5 Star – Hotel Hare Noi

Deluxe – Hangaroa Eco Village & Spa
Additional Details
Group Private: In Peru, all transfers are private, and the city tour of Lima, city tour of Cusco, Sacred Valley of the Incas excursion, and Machu Picchu guided tour are group tours for single passengers and 3 Star accommodations, and private for 4 Star, 5 Star, and Deluxe accommodations. In Puno, the Taquile Island and Floating Islands of Uros excursion is a group tour, and the chullpas of Sillustani excursion is private. In Santiago, all transfers are private, and the city tour and winery tour are group tours for single passengers and 3 Star accommodations, and private for 4 Star, 5 Star, and Deluxe accommodations. In Easter Island, all transfers are private, and all tours are operated on a group basis for single passengers and 3 Star accommodations, and are private for 4 Star, 5 Star, and Deluxe accommodations.
Elevations: Cusco is 10,912 feet (above sea level), the Sacred Valley of the Incas is 8,944 feet, Machu Picchu is 7,900 feet, Puno is 12,566 feet, and Santiago is 1,700 feet.
Passport/Visa: For Peru, U.S., Australian, Canadian, and EU citizens require a passport valid for at least six months from date of entry and return ticket for stays of up to 90 days. Citizens of other countries are advised to contact the Peruvian embassy in their country before traveling. For Chile, U.S., Australian, Canadian, and EU citizens (except Greece) require a valid passport (for the duration of your visit) and return ticket for stays of up to 90 days. Greek citizens can stay for up to 60 days. Australian, and Canadian citizens are required to pay a reciprocity fee (considered a multiple entry visa) of $95 and $132 respectively upon arrival (subject to change without notice due to currency fluctuations or other reasons). Citizens of other countries are advised to contact the Chilean embassy in their country before traveling.
Travel Insurance: In order to protect your travel investment from unforeseen circumstances that may arise before or during your trip, we strongly recommend that you purchase travel insurance. We offer Allianz Global Assistance’s Classic Comprehensive and other plans. The Benefits and Coverage Limits are summarized on our Travel Insurance page. Call your travel counselor if you have any questions or to purchase a plan.
To Book This Trip: We require a non-refundable deposit of $500 per person plus the cost of the airfare (if we arrange it for you). The balance of the trip cost is due 60 days prior to departure.
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