Andean Route Peru & Bolivia Adventure 12 Days

Early departure by bus to Paracas. Board a speedboat to the Ballestas Islands, home to sea lions, penguins, and seabirds. On the way, admire the mysterious Candelabra geoglyph etched into the coastal cliffs.
Continue to Ica for an exciting ride in dune buggies. You can also try sandboarding at the beautiful Huacachina Oasis. Evening return to Lima.
Night in Lima

Morning transfer to the airport for your flight to Cusco, the ancient capital of the Inca Empire. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel.
In the afternoon, enjoy a guided city tour visiting Cusco’s Cathedral, Qoricancha (Temple of the Sun), and the nearby Inca sites of Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Puka Pukara, and Tambomachay.
Night in Cusco

Explore the Sacred Valley of the Incas, beginning with Pisac and its colorful artisan market. After lunch at a local restaurant, continue to Ollantaytambo, an impressive Inca fortress and living town.
Later, board the train to Aguas Calientes, gateway to Machu Picchu.
Night in Aguas Calientes

Early morning bus to Machu Picchu, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.
Enjoy a guided tour through its temples, terraces, and sacred plazas while soaking in the mystical atmosphere.
After your visit, return to Aguas Calientes for lunch, then board the train back to Cusco.
Night in Cusco

Early departure toward Cusipata, the starting point of your hike to the stunning Rainbow Mountain, known for its vivid natural colors created by mineral layers.
Enjoy panoramic views of the Andes and local wildlife before returning to Cusco. Lunch included.
Night in Cusco

Travel from Cusco to Puno aboard a tourist bus, making scenic and cultural stops along the way:

• Andahuaylillas Church (“The Sistine Chapel of the Andes”)

• Raqchi, the Temple of Wiracocha

• La Raya Pass, at 4,335 m (14,222 ft)

• Pucara Museum
  Lunch included en route.
  Arrival in Puno and transfer to your hotel.
  Night in Puno

After breakfast, head to the port for a full-day excursion on Lake Titicaca, the world’s highest navigable lake.
Visit the Floating Islands of Uros, made entirely of totora reeds, and meet the Uros people who have preserved their ancestral traditions for centuries.
Continue to Taquile Island, famous for its weaving and stunning lake views.
Traditional lunch included. Return to Puno in the afternoon.
Night in Puno

Morning departure to Copacabana, a charming town on the shores of Lake Titicaca.
Visit the Sanctuary of the Virgin of Copacabana, a major pilgrimage site.
After lunch (optional), continue to La Paz.
Night in La Paz

Discover the highlights of La Paz with a local guide: the Witches’ Market, San Francisco Church, Murillo Square, and the colonial Jaen Street.
Explore residential neighborhoods like Calacoto and Obrajes, then marvel at the surreal landscape of the Moon Valley.
Evening transfer to the bus station for an overnight trip to Uyuni.
Night on the bus

Arrival in Uyuni and start your adventure through the otherworldly Uyuni Salt Flats.

Visit the Train Cemetery, the Colchani community, and the dazzling white salt plains.

Enjoy a picnic lunch surrounded by endless horizons. Visit Incahuasi Island, home to giant cacti, and observe flamingos near Tunupa Volcano.
Evening return to Uyuni and night bus back to La Paz.
Night on the bus

Arrival in La Paz and transfer to the airport or bus terminal for your next destination.
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