SUMMARY:

CUSCO – RUTA DEL SOL – PUNO – LAKE TITICACA – TIAHUANACO(Bolivia) – SALAR DE UYUNI – LA PAZ 10D/9N IN PRIVATE AND SHARED SERVICE

With this 10 days and 9 nights tour package with PERU GREAT TRIP, we will visit Majestic Peru: Route of the Sun, Lake Titicaca. Bolivia: Salar de Uyuni, City tour, Valley of the Moon.  We will learn about the culture of the Incas and their legacy.

OUR SERVICES INCLUDE / DON'T INCLUDE:

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EVERY DAY:

• Camera.
• Comfortable shoes for hiking.
• Backpack with the essentials.
• Sunglasses and cap.
• Sunscreen.
• Rain poncho.
• Light and warm clothing.
• Cash for purchases.
• Insect repellent is necessary.
• Swimwear.
• Snacks.

PRICES:

Price based on 2 people in a double or twin room in Puno and La Paz until December 31, 2024.

• Option 1: In Puno: Kaaro Hotel Puno - La Paz: Hotel Sagarnaga or Similar:
  • Adult resident in Peru or the Andean Community: US$ 698. per person.
  • Adult NOT resident in the Andean Community: US$ 735. per person.
• Option 2: In Puno: Kaaro Hotel El Buho - Altus Express Hotel or Similar:
  • Adult resident in the Andean Community: from US$ 798. per person.
  • Adult NOT resident in Andean Community: from US$ 838. per person.
• Option 3: In Puno: Tierra Viva - In La Paz: Hotel Boutique Rosario Sur or similar
  • Adult resident in the Andean Community: from US$ 948. Per person.
  • Adult NOT resident in Andean Community: from US$ 989. Per person.
    

NOTE: Andean Community: corresponds to residents in Peru, Colombia, Ecuador and Bolivia.

Discount: for minors: you can access prices for minors (14 to 17 years old) directly in the number of passengers selector. To access these discounts, write to us at reservas@perugreattrip.com.

ITINERARY:

• Day 01: Cusco – Puno, Ruta del Sol.
• Day 02: Puno – Chullpas de Sillustani.
• Day 03: Puno - Uros and Amantani Islands.
• Day 04: Amantani and Taquile Islands - Puno.
• Day 05: Puno – Chucuito – Aramumuro – Tiahuanaco – La Paz.
• Day 06: City tour – Moon Valley – Cable cars.
• Day 07: Uyuni – Uyuni Salt Flats – Fish Island – San Juan.
• Day 08: San Juan – Lagunas.
• Day 09: Laguna Colorada – Laguna Verde – Uyuni Town.
• Day 10: Uyuni – La Paz / END OF SERVICE.

FIRST DAY: IN GROUP: RUTA DEL SOL: CUSCO-ANDAHUAYLILLAS-RAQCHI-SICUANI-LA RAYA-PUKARA-PUNO.

It is the most entertaining, safe and comfortable way to travel by bus from Puno to Cusco, traveling along the route of the Sun, places of charm and mystery, of our Inca past.

Departure from Cusco at 06:45h. We will visit: The colonial church of Andahuaylillas, the archaeological complex of Raqchi, Sicuani buffet lunch, the Raya pass and the lithic museum of Pukara. Arrival in Puno at 5:00 p.m. and transfer to your Hotel.

SECOND DAY: IN GROUP: CHULLPAS DE SILLUSTANI Pick up at 1:50 p.m. from your hotel and go to the Chullpas de Sillustani, located 35 km. from Puno. The archaeological complex stands out for its gigantic Inca and pre-Inca buildings that they used to bury their dead. We will have a guided tour of 2 hours approx. On the way we will visit a family where he will show us his experiences. Return to Puno at 5:45 p.m. and transfer to your Hotel.

THIRD DAY: IN GROUP: UROS ISLANDS – AMANTANI.

This day we will leave from your hotel between 07:45h. to 08:00h. After 25 minutes, we will arrive in the Uros, we will get to know their customs and culture. We will continue with our trip to Amantani Island, where the population will welcome us and accommodate us with a family.  In the afternoon we will have a hike to the temple of Pachatata or Pachamama. In the evening, the family will give us a special welcome reception with a local music and dance show. 

FOURTH DAY: IN A GROUP: AMANTANI ISLAND – TAQUILE – PUNO.

After breakfast we will continue our trip with the same boat to Taquile Island. Then we will walk for 01 hour to visit the city, the manual handicrafts center and the Taquile museum.  After lunch at a local restaurant, we will return to the port of Puno at 3:45 pm.  And transfer to your Hotel.

FIFTH DAY: IN PRIVATE: PUNO – CHUCUITO – ARAMUMURO – TIAHUANACO LA PAZ.

07:00h. We will pick you up from your Hotel, and then go to CHUCUITO, here we will visit the INCA UYO or temple of fertility, after 01 hour of travel we arrive at ARAMUMURO or PUERTA DEL SOL, mystical and sacred places of the Incas. When we arrive at the DESAGUADERO border we must present our respective documentation; once in Bolivia, we will have our Bolivian guide who will take us to our destination TIAHUANACO, where we will have lunch and visit: PUMA PUNKU, PUERTA DEL SOL, PYRAMID OF AKAPANA, MUSEUM OF STONES, BENETH MONOLITH and others. Arrival in La Paz at 7:15 p.m. and accommodation in your chosen Hotel.

SIXTH DAY: PRIVATE: CITY TOUR LA PAZ – VALLEY OF THE MOON – CABLE CARS.

Pick up from your hotel at 08:00h. to have the visit in the city of La Paz. Visiting the Plaza Murillo, the Cathedral, the Government Palace, the Church of San Francisco, the replica of the semi-underground temple of Tiahuanaco, the viewpoint of QuilliQuilli the museum of 0ro o Costumbrista, witches' market where local people buy products necessary for ritual ceremonies such as the Ch'alla and offerings to Pachamama (mother earth) then,  we will visit the Valley of the Moon passing through the residential neighborhoods of the southern area. After lunch visit to the cable cars; a journey through the skies of the city of La Paz from the cabins of the Red, Yellow and Green lines, its topography will allow you to appreciate a spectacular landscape of the Illimani. Transfer and departure to the town of UYUNI. At 7:30 p.m.

SEVENTH DAY: BY BUS UYUNI – SALAR DE UYUNI – ISLA DEL PESCADO – SAN JUAN.

 Arrival from La Paz to Uyuni at 05:30h. our local operator will pick you up from the bus station in Uyuni, give the detailed information of the tour and breakfast (on your own).

The tour starts at 10:00 a.m. we will board a vehicle (Land Cruiser – 4x4) bound for the largest salt desert. We will visit the train cemetery, the town of Colchani that is close to the salt flat. We will continue the journey to the salt hotel or museum, here we will enjoy our lunch. Then we will arrive at the Fish Island which is located in the middle of the saltpeter desert, where the giant cacti are with heights of more than 10 meters, from the top we will contemplate the wonderful landscape of the salt flat.

In the afternoon visit the inhabitants of San Juan where we will spend the night in a Lodge with private bathroom.

EIGHTH DAY: BY BUS SAN JUAN – LAGUNAS – LAGUNA COLORADA.

After breakfast we will continue with our adventure to the Red Lagoon. On the way we will observe the active volcano Ollague, the lagoons of Cañapa, Hedionda, Chiarcota and Honda, these lagoons are populated by flamingos. At noon we stop on the way for lunch and in the afternoon we will continue our tour passing the Siloli desert we will observe rock formations known as the stone tree. In the afternoon we will arrive at the red lagoon. Overnight in a simple and basic hostel with rooms shared with other tourists, only place to stay.

NINTH DAY: BY COLLECTIVE LAGUNA COLORADA – LAGUNA VERDE – PUEBLO DE UYUNI.

This day our tour starts at 05:00h. to be able to appreciate the Geysers - fumaroles in the volcanic area, better known as "Sol de Mañana" then we will continue to the thermal baths of Polques, there we will have breakfast and then continue to the White and Green Lagoons, located at the foot of the Licancabur volcano, at an altitude of 4 350 m.a.s.l. the green color is due to the high magnesium content that the geological formations of the area have. Then we return to Uyuni and on the way we will have a stop for lunch, and continue our journey passing through the Valley of the Rocks and typical towns of Villa Alota, Kulpinaka and San Cristobal.

We will arrive in Uyuni at approximately 6:00 p.m.

In Uyuni: 7:30 p.m. Presentation at the bus station for the return to La Paz.

TENTH DAY:

 This day we will arrive from the town of Uyuni to La Paz at 05:00h. to the bus station and end of our services.

Cancellation policy:

• The cancellation or rescheduling of this tour does not have a 100% refund.
• If you cancel or reschedule more than 15 days in advance, you will be charged 30% of the total amount of the reservation.
• If you cancel or reschedule less than 15 days in advance, you will not be refunded the advance paid to book.