Peru – Bolivia Tour 12 Days

Day 01: Arrival to Lima

Arrival. Transfer from the airport to the hotel in Lima.

• Overnight: Lima

Day 02: City Tour in Lima & Larco Museum After breakfast, you will start the tour. During the tour you will observe a pre-Columbian archaeological complex, “Huaca Huallamarca”, in the middle of the urban area. Then you will visit the Larco Museum, where you will find an impressive private collection of pre-Columbian art and taste a “mousse de lúcuma”, a dessert made from an endemic fruit. In addition, you will visit the Convent of Santo Domingo, one of the best preserved since colonial times and you will be able to access its tower from where you will have a great view of the city.

• Overnight in Lima

Day 03:  Lima – Flight to Cusco – City Tour in Cusco and Archaeological Sites (B)

At according time, pick up from your hotel and transfer to Lima´s airport, flight to Cusco (doesn’t include), arrival to Cusco and transfer to your hotel in Cusco city.

Pm. We will begin the city tour and nearby archaeological places: visit the Cathedral, Santo Domingo, and Koricancha (Inca temple). Continuing the tour to the nearby ruins: Sacsayhuaman, the building was probably used for religious purposes but, due to its location and style, the Spanish and contemporary writers assumed it was a military structure, continue to Qenko or “labyrinth” is considered a sacred place in which ceremonies were performed in honor of the Sun, the Moon and the stars. Puka Pukara Its role would have been a “Tambo” or a place of rest and lodging. Finally visit Tambomachay which would probably had an important religious role, linked to water and the regeneration of the earth, and return to Cusco.

• Overnight: Cusco

Day 04: Sacred Valley tour – Travel to Machu Picchu (B)

Breakfast at the hotel. At approximately 8:00 hrs, you will be picked up from your hotel for our full-day tour to the Sacred Valley of the Incas. We will visit the town of Pisac, known for its craft market and Inca archaeological sites, among which you can see an irrigation system, an astronomical observatory, a sundial or Intiwatana and terraces. Lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, we will visit the archaeological center of Ollantaytambo. Built during the Inca era as a fortified area that included a temple, platforms and an urban sector. Two sectors can be distinguished, one linked to worship and religion; and the second set dedicated to housing. It was an important administrative center that probably also fulfilled military functions, as shown by its walls and towers. After the visit to the archaeological complex, transfer to the train station to board the train to Aguas Calientes and Machu Picchu. Arrive to Aguas Calientes and transfer to your hotel.

• Overnight: Aguas Calientes

Day 05: Private Machu Picchu Tour – Full Day (B, L)

Early morning, we will pick you up from your hotel, and transfer to the bus station, to board the bus to Machu Picchu. After a 30-minute trip you will arrive to the entrance to Machu Picchu declared a Natural and Cultural Heritage to Humanity, the best example of Incan architecture. Built-in the middle of a tropical mountain forest, the city appears to have been sculpted straight from the rocky slopes, besides offering visitors a spectacular landscape, the site also exhibits important endemic biological diversity in flora and fauna, after the tour, you will board the bus back to Aguas Calientes, return to Cusco by train, overnight at selected hotel.

• Overnight: Cusco

Day 06: Rainbow Mountain (B, L)

Early in the morning, we will pick you up from your hotel to begin our adventure. We will have a trip through the South Valley where we will see animals of the area and beautiful landscapes. Once we reach our destination, we will start our trekking to have access to privileged views of this part of the mountain range, with three colored mountains visible from the highest point. We will spend one hour at the top, enough time to take pictures and enjoy the place. After that, we will go to Cusipata to enjoy our typical lunch and return to Cusco.

• Overnight: Cusco

Day 07: Bus Cusco – Puno “The Route of the Sun” (B, L)

Breakfast in your hotel. At the agreed time, transfer to the bus station.

Bus Cusco-Puno. The bus leaves Cusco at 06:50 hrs and arrives in Puno at approximately 17:30 hrs. On the way we visit the church at Andahuaylillas and the archaeological complex of Raqchi, known as the “temple of Wiracocha”. At midday, we stop for a delicious lunch (included). Continuing our journey, we pass La Raya at 4,335 masl, then visit the archaeological museum in Pucara, before finally arriving at the city of Puno at around 17:30 hrs.

• Overnight in Puno

Day 08: Tour to the Uros and Taquile Islands (B, L)

Breakfast in your hotel. At the agreed time, transfer to Puno port.

Visit Lake Titicaca’s famous Uros floating islands, situated 6km from the port of Puno and at 3,820 masl. It is an archipelago of more than 60 islands made of totora (a reed that grows in marshy areas in South America) and inhabited by the Uros, an unusual ethnic group that coexisted on Lake Titicaca with the civilizations that were there before the Aymaras and the Incas. The Uros lived on small totora rafts that floated from one side to another like floating houses. Only in the early 1960s did the Uros begin to build small artificial totora islands to build their homes on. Continuing our tour, we head to Taquile Island, where we have to climb a gentle slope to get to the main village. This walk takes about 1 hour, during which the guide will explain many aspects of the local Taquile culture.

At midday, we will enjoy a delicious lunch (included). After lunch, we begin our return to the main port of Taquile. The walk takes about an hour. We board our boat and return to Puno. Arrive at Puno and transfer to your hotel. Overnight.

• Overnight in Puno

Day 09: Puno – Copacabana – La Paz (B)

Breakfast in the hotel. At the agreed time, we pick you up from your hotel and transfer you to the bus station to take a bus to Copacabana. The journey takes approximately 3 hours. On arrival in Copacabana, our staff will be waiting for you to take you on a private guided tour.

Free time for lunch (optional).

Pm. Take the bus to the city of La Paz. On arrival in La Paz, you will be transferred to your hotel. 

• Overnight: La Paz

Day 10: City Tour + Moon Valley (B)

AM. On our city tour of La Paz, you will see the best of the city accompanied by an expert local guide who will show you the principal attractions and also some lesser-known places, creating a complete experience of the city. We will visit the famous witches market, the colonial church of San Francisco, and craft shops in Sagarnaga Street. The tour continues in Murillo Square, where we find the Metropolitan Cathedral, the Government Palace, and the Parliament buildings. We will visit the famous Jaen Street, in a colonial district, where the most interesting museums of the city are found. From here we head to the residential areas of Obrajes, Calacoto, and La Florida. The tour ends with a visit to the spectacular Moon Valley.

• Overnight in La Paz.

Day 11: Arrival and Visit to Salar Uyuni (L)

At the agreed time, pick you up from the hotel and transfer you to the airport, flight and arrive at Uyuni’s airport, reception, and begin our adventure.

We will visit the indigenous community of Colchani to see the production of iodized salt in its rustic form. We enter the vast white deserts with typical scenes of salt extraction such as mounds of salt, salty eyes, and the first salt hotel, now a museum. We visit the island of Sajchilla with ancient cacti, a still unexplored site where we will walk for about 20 minutes. After a picnic lunch, we continue to Coquesa, located at the foot of the Tunupa volcano, and explore the surroundings where we can see the famous pink flamingos. Lunch included. In the afternoon we return to Uyuni visiting Incahuasi Island, a typical place where we can find giant cactus in a volcanic rock habitat. Transfer to the hotel. 

• Overnight in Uyuni town

Important: For passenger safety, from December to March (rainy season), we don’t enter Incahuasi Island and Tunupa Volcano.

Day 12: Arrival to La Paz and Transfer to Airport (B)

Transfer to the airport, flight to La Paz, arrival in La Paz, and connection to your next destination.

Included:

• English guided tours in shared service in Peru and private service in Bolivia.
• All private transfer services are available in all the visited cities.
• Entrance fee to all visited attractions.
• Personalized assistance.

Peru:

• 02 nights lodging in Lima, breakfast included.
• Excursions to the city of Lima and the city of Cusco in shared service (Spanish/English).
• 03 nights lodging in Cusco & 01 night in Aguas Calientes, breakfast included.
• Train ticket to Machu Picchu (Expedition or Vistadome Observatory).
• Private guided tour to Machu Picchu, languages: English, Spanish or Portuguese.
• Three-course menu in Aguas Calientes (Not including beverages)
• Basic breakfast and typical lunch – Rainbow Mountain.
• Cusco – Puno Tourist Bus (Professional guide, wide and reclining seats, bathroom on board, air conditioning, heating, space for personal luggage and travel suitcase, oxygen balloon, first aid kit, hot and cold drinks on board)
• 01 Lunch on the Cusco – Puno route.
• 02 nights lodging in Puno, breakfast included.
• Round trip boat to Titicaca lake.
• Income to the islands
• 01 Lunch in Taquile
• Tourist Bus Puno – Copacabana – La Paz.

La Paz, Bolivia:

• 02 nights lodging in La Paz, breakfast included.
• Excursion in La Paz with a private local guide.
• 01-night lodging in Uyuni, breakfast included.
• Excursion to Uyuni. 4×4 transportation.
• 01 picnic lunch and 1 dinner in Uyuni.

Does Not Include:

• International and domestic air tickets.
• Meals not mentioned and tips.
• Personal expenses (drinks, medical or travel insurance, laundry, etc.)
• Expenses not mentioned.
• Guide in Uyuni

Optional for Additional Cost:

• If you want to travel by train to Machu Picchu contact us.
• Contact us, if you want guidance in Uyuni.

Net rates per Person in USD – Minimum 2 passengers.

Expedition train (Tourist)

• Upgrade to Vistadome Observatory (First Class): USD 50.00 additional 

Hotels Used in the Package

*If you want to lodge in another hotel, contact us.

Additional Nights of Accommodation –  Net Rates per Person in USD 

Lima

Cusco

Machu Picchu

Puno

La Paz

Uyuni

Terms & Conditions

Please read carefully the following terms and conditions to avoid misunderstandings that may arise days before and/or during the experience, in case you have additional questions please contact us and we will gladly assist you. We want your experience with us to be extraordinary. DMC Peru Agency is not responsible and will not make any refund or reimbursement for any misunderstanding.

2.- Rates:

• Rates valid until December 2025- Rates are expressed in US dollars (USD).
• Rates are subject to change without prior notice according to availability and rates, please consult with your executive before confirming availability.
• Rates per person are based on 02 passengers, with an additional cost per individual traveler.
• Rates include charges for credit card payments.
• Rates do not apply for Christmas and New Year’s holidays.

Special dates (*)

3.- The programs are quoted in the standard room category of the hotels, for higher categories, please contact us.

4.- It is the responsibility of each passenger to have the required documents for his/her trip, in force (with more than six months of validity after the end of his/her visit to our countries) and in good condition. As a general rule, these include, for each passenger, a passport, identity card, for countries that exceptionally allow entry with this document in replacement of the passport, visas when required, for countries in transit and destination countries, and certificates of certain vaccinations, for countries that require it, the passenger’s travel document must be the same with which he/she confirmed his/her reservation.

5.- Check-in and check-out times are set by each hotel. In general, rooms are available for check in from 3:00 PM and check-out must be before 12:00 PM. Later departures may mean additional charges, it is important to follow the recommendations of the assistant who accompanies you at the time of check in at the hotel and / or ask at the hotel the respective schedules in case it is not published at the front desk.

6.- The requirements for double rooms (double or twin beds), triple rooms, extra beds and/or cribs are subject to confirmation by each hotel.

7.- Triple rooms in some destinations and hotels are composed of 2 double beds, which requires sharing these beds.

8.- Tourists are obliged to conduct themselves respecting the rights of people, the environment, the cultural and natural heritage of our countries, as well as the multi-ethnic conditions, beliefs, customs, and ways of life of the inhabitants of the localities they visit.

9.-It is strictly forbidden to engage in conduct that interferes with the safety and comfort of the other participants of the group, such as the consumption of drugs and alcohol. The use of female or male escorts (prostitution) is not tolerable within a trip, the use of minors for this type of services is penalized by the authorities. DMC PERU AGENCY protects the integrity of minors and adolescents.

Itineraries. – The itineraries have been planned with great care, although for operational reasons, climatic or political factors or any other eventuality it may be necessary to change the sequence of activities in the itinerary or the specified route; such cases are exceptional and the passenger will be informed.

In order to improve the tourists’ experience, the order of the excursions may vary.

Services not included. – The passenger is responsible for all administrative formalities such as: Obtaining and updating passports, visas, travel insurance, payment of excess baggage, beverages, laundry service, communication (calls, faxes, e-mails, etc.), domestic and international airport departure taxes, tips or other services and fees not specified in the itinerary.

Services not used. – Some services may be interrupted or canceled due to weather conditions, force majeure such as acts of nature, social upheaval, strikes, etc., or others beyond the control of the hotels, airlines, other suppliers or DMC PERU AGENCY. No reimbursement shall be made as a consequence of such interruptions or cancellations beyond our control. DMC PERU AGENCY will at all times assist the passenger and modify the itinerary for the passenger’s benefit, as well as provide permanent assistance.

Insurance. – We recommend passengers obtain trip cancellation, repatriation and international medical insurance to cover any discomfort that may arise during the trip. We also suggest that you consult with your doctor and update your vaccination records and review any medical concerns regarding international travel.

Airline Tickets. – 100% payment is required for ticket issuance. Fares are subject to availability and only the final price is guaranteed with the purchase of the ticket; refunds, changes allowed/not allowed, penalties applied and not applied are in accordance with airline policy. Tickets are non-refundable or non-endorsable in case of cancellation.

Baggage Responsibilities. – DMC PERU AGENCY recommends that all passengers arrive in Peru with their own travel insurance, and that they have coverage for lost luggage. DMC PERU AGENCY cannot be held responsible for: – Luggage lost or delayed during domestic or international flights, as well as carry-on items, or personal items. – Objects forgotten by passengers in hotels, vehicles, or places visited during the trip. – We recommend our passengers not to include any valuable items in their checked baggage during transfers and flights.

Reservation Policies. – Any reservation must include the following information of the passenger(s) or group: a. Full names and surnames. b. Nationalities. c. Passport or identity card number. d. Date of birth. e. Gender. f. Dietary restrictions (allergies, intolerance to certain products, vegans, vegetarians, etc.) if any. Dietary restrictions (allergies, intolerance to certain products, vegans, vegetarians, etc.) if any. The consequences generated by the omission of information on physical and medical conditions, among others, are the sole responsibility of the passenger. Airline reservation code in case the passenger makes the reservation on his/her own or through an external organization to DMC PERU AGENCY. In the case of foreign students, it must be duly accredited with the respective student card in which the validity of the same is clearly shown. No other type of document will be accepted to request the respective discount for admission to the tourist attractions. g. The passport / ID number is MANDATORY for issuing admission tickets to tourist attractions, bus, train and/or airline tickets. h. Passengers must have a valid passport to enter our countries. Your passport must be valid for 6 months from the date of entry to Peru.

Definition of Group Size. – INDIVIDUALS or FITS: Up to 8 passengers. In case of more passengers send us a quotation as a group.

Payment policies. – DMC PERU AGENCY requires payment in full: 35 days prior to arrival for Individual passengers / FITs. 60 days prior to arrival in case of Groups. Payment term in case of groups may vary depending on the policy of some hotels and/or suppliers. Please consult. Payment constitutes acceptance of the terms and conditions set forth in this document, as well as those indicated in the quotation or booking confirmation.

Payment Methods (For Groups or FIT’s)

Bank Transfer: Payments should be made to the following bank account in Lima, PERU BANCO DE CREDITO DEL PERU – MIRAFLORES AGENCY Avenida Larco # 611 MIRAFLORES, LIMA 18 PERU Telephone (511) – 4441717.ACCOUNT NUMBER: 194-31464975-1-01. ACCOUNT NAME: PERU ON ROAD E.I.R.L.SWIFT: BCPLPEPL

We accept all major credit and debit cards.

Other payment alternatives, we accept transfers via Western Union or Money Gram, in case you wish to pay with this option please indicate it to your sales executive to provide you with the corresponding information. All transfer costs are assumed by the sender and must have in reference the tour number(s) or name of DMC PERU AGENCY. In addition, we request a copy of the payment confirmation issued by the bank via mail, with the following information attached: – Name of the passengers – Name of the Tour – Date of the trip The information requested is key to be able to make the correct follow-up of payments and operations.

Cancellations and Refunds. – Requests for cancellations and requests for refunds must be made in writing and include all related information, and we will respond immediately after consultation with the service providers, indicating the respective charges for cancellation or cancellation of services. The request will be applied within working days.

Cancellation Charges. – Cancellation charges tend to increase when the arrival date is closer. DMC PERU AGENCY will do its best to keep these charges as low as possible.

Policies for Children. – Discounts will be applied only for children under 8 years of age in case of admission to tourist attractions. Hotel discounts apply according to the policies of each hotel and / or provider. Child rates apply when accompanied by 02 adults.

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