Machu Picchu and Lake Titicaca Tour

Explore Machu Picchu and Lake Titicaca on a 7-day journey connecting Cusco, the Sacred Valley and Puno. Travel by train to Machu Picchu, cross the Andes from Cusco to Puno along the Route of the Sun, and explore the Uros and Taquile islands by boat on Lake Titicaca.

From US$885 per person
Duration: 7 Days / 6 Nights
Starts: Cusco
Ends: Juliaca / Puno

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Duration: 7 days / 6 nights
Destinations: Cusco, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, Puno and Lake Titicaca
Starting price: US$885 per person
Machu Picchu: Train, bus, entrance and guided visit included
Sacred Valley: Chinchero, Maras, Moray and Ollantaytambo
Cusco to Puno: Route of the Sun
Lake Titicaca: Uros Floating Islands and Taquile Island
Transportation: Tourist vehicle, train, tourist bus and boat
Final transfer: Juliaca Airport

What Is the Machu Picchu and Lake Titicaca Tour?

The Machu Picchu and Lake Titicaca Tour connects two of Peru’s best-known destinations through a single overland itinerary from Cusco to Puno, the journey begins with Cusco and its nearby archaeological sites before continuing through the Sacred Valley to Machu Picchu. After returning to Cusco, you travel across the Andes to Puno along the Route of the Sun and finish with a boat trip on Lake Titicaca to the Uros Floating Islands and Taquile Island. Rather than organizing Machu Picchu and Lake Titicaca as separate trips, this 7-day itinerary connects the transportation, guided visits and major entrance arrangements needed to travel between them.

Lake Titicaca Boat Tour – Peru

Why Combine Machu Picchu and Lake Titicaca in One Trip?

Machu Picchu and Lake Titicaca are located in different parts of the southern Peruvian Andes, but Cusco and Puno can be connected overland, this itinerary uses that journey as part of the experience. After visiting Machu Picchu, you return to Cusco and later travel toward Puno on the Route of the Sun, making cultural and archaeological stops along the way instead of treating the transfer as simply transportation between two cities, once in Puno, the journey continues by boat onto Lake Titicaca for visits to Uros and Taquile.

The complete route is:

Cusco → Sacred Valley → Machu Picchu → Cusco → Route of the Sun → Puno → Lake Titicaca

7-Day Machu Picchu and Lake Titicaca Itinerary

Day 1 – Arrival in Cusco and City Tour

Upon arrival in Cusco, transfer to your hotel before beginning your guided introduction to the former capital of the Inca Empire, the tour includes Qorikancha and four important archaeological sites outside the historic center:

Sacsayhuamán
Qenqo
Puka Pukara
Tambomachay

This first day introduces the history of Cusco before the itinerary continues into the Sacred Valley.

Overnight: Cusco

Day 2 – Sacred Valley: Chinchero, Maras, Moray and Ollantaytambo

Travel from Cusco into the Sacred Valley for a full day exploring several important cultural and archaeological locations.

Visit Chinchero before continuing toward Moray, known for its circular agricultural terraces, and the Maras Salt Mines, where thousands of salt pools cover the mountainside, the route then continues toward Ollantaytambo, one of the Sacred Valley’s most important Inca settlements.

Visits: Chinchero – Moray – Maras Salt Mines – Ollantaytambo

Day 3 – Train to Machu Picchu and Guided Visit

Travel by train toward Aguas Calientes, also known as Machu Picchu Pueblo, from town, continue by bus to the entrance of Machu Picchu for your guided visit to the Inca archaeological site. Your guide provides historical and cultural context during the visit before you return by bus to Aguas Calientes, afterward, begin the train and ground transportation journey back toward Cusco.

Included: Train transportation, Machu Picchu bus, entrance ticket and guided visit
Overnight: Cusco

Day 4 – Free Day in Cusco

Day 4 is free for you to explore Cusco at your own pace. You can spend time around the historic center, visit San Pedro Market, walk through the streets of San Blas or simply rest before continuing across the Andes toward Puno.

Optional activities can also be arranged separately.

Overnight: Cusco

Day 5 – Route of the Sun from Cusco to Puno

Leave Cusco and travel south toward Puno on the Route of the Sun. Instead of taking a direct transfer, this journey includes cultural and historical stops along the route as you cross the southern Andes. A buffet lunch is included during the journey, at the end of the day, arrive in Puno, the gateway for the following day’s exploration of Lake Titicaca.

Route: Cusco → Route of the Sun → Puno
Meal included: Buffet lunch
Overnight: Puno

Day 6 – Lake Titicaca: Uros and Taquile Islands

Travel by boat across Lake Titicaca for a full-day visit to two of its best-known island communities, the first stop is the Uros Floating Islands, constructed using totora reeds and home to communities with a long relationship with the lake. Continue across Lake Titicaca toward Taquile Island, where the visit introduces you to local traditions and community life. A typical lunch is included during the excursion, after the tour, return to Puno.

Visits: Uros Floating Islands – Taquile Island
Meal included: Lunch
Overnight: Puno

Day 7 – Puno to Juliaca Airport

Your journey through Cusco, Machu Picchu and Lake Titicaca concludes with your transfer from Puno to Juliaca Airport. This completes the overland route across southern Peru.

Machu Picchu and Lake Titicaca Tour Package Prices

Choose from three travel categories for your 7-day journey through Cusco, the Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu and Lake Titicaca.

Classic Package – 3-Star Hotels + Expedition Train

US$885 per person

A comfortable and practical option for travelers who want the complete 7-day experience with 3-star hotel accommodation and Expedition train service to Machu Picchu.

Private Premium Package – 4-Star Hotels + Vistadome Train

US$1,420 per person

A more exclusive option combining 4-star hotel accommodation with the Vistadome train experience for your journey to Machu Picchu, with a higher level of comfort throughout the itinerary.

Luxury Package – 5-Star Hotels + Hiram Bingham Train

US$3,780 per person

Our highest-category option combines 5-star hotel accommodation with the Hiram Bingham train experience for travelers seeking a premium journey through Cusco, the Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu and Lake Titicaca.

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What Is Included?

The Machu Picchu and Lake Titicaca package includes:

Professional bilingual guide
Transfers according to the itinerary
Cusco City Tour
Sacred Valley tour
Chinchero, Maras, Moray and Ollantaytambo visits
Round trip train transportation for Machu Picchu
Bus transportation between Aguas Calientes and Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu entrance ticket
Guided visit to Machu Picchu
Entrance fees for the sites included in the itinerary
Route of the Sun tourist bus from Cusco to Puno
Lake Titicaca boat tour
Uros Floating Islands visit
Taquile Island visit
Lunches specified in the itinerary
Tourist transportation
Transfer from Puno to Juliaca Airport

What Is Not Included?

Domestic or international flights
Meals not specified in the itinerary
Personal expenses
Tips
Travel insurance

Who Is This Machu Picchu and Lake Titicaca Tour For?

This itinerary is designed for travelers who want to combine several of southern Peru’s major destinations without following a multi-day trekking route. It is particularly useful for travelers who want to see more than Machu Picchu alone, adding the Sacred Valley, an overland journey across the Andes and Lake Titicaca to the same trip, the itinerary involves walking at archaeological sites, Machu Picchu and Taquile Island, but transportation between the principal destinations is provided by vehicle, train, tourist bus and boat.

How Do You Travel from Machu Picchu to Lake Titicaca?

There is no direct train or road journey from the Machu Picchu archaeological site to Lake Titicaca within this itinerary, after visiting Machu Picchu, you return toward Cusco. From Cusco, the journey continues south by tourist bus along the Route of the Sun to Puno.

Puno then serves as the departure point for the Lake Titicaca boat excursion, this creates a logical travel sequence:

Machu Picchu → Cusco → Route of the Sun → Puno → Lake Titicaca

What Should You Bring?

For this 7-day itinerary, we recommend:

Valid passport
Comfortable walking shoes
Warm layers
Lightweight clothing for daytime
Rain protection
Sun protection
Small daypack
Water
Personal medication

Because the itinerary travels through different elevations and Andean environments between Cusco, Machu Picchu and Lake Titicaca, travelers should be prepared for changing temperatures and weather conditions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I visit Machu Picchu and Lake Titicaca on the same trip?

Yes. This itinerary combines both destinations by returning from Machu Picchu toward Cusco and then traveling overland from Cusco to Puno before visiting Lake Titicaca.

How many days do I need for Machu Picchu and Lake Titicaca?

This package uses seven days to combine Cusco, the Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, the Route of the Sun, Puno and Lake Titicaca.

Does the tour include the Sacred Valley?

Yes. The itinerary includes a Sacred Valley tour with visits to Chinchero, Moray, the Maras Salt Mines and Ollantaytambo.

Are Machu Picchu train tickets included?

Yes. Train transportation for the Machu Picchu portion of the itinerary is included.

Is the Route of the Sun included?

Yes. The journey from Cusco to Puno follows the Route of the Sun and includes cultural and historical stops along the way.

Which Lake Titicaca islands are included?

The Lake Titicaca excursion includes the Uros Floating Islands and Taquile Island.

Where does the tour start and finish?

The tour begins in Cusco and finishes with a transfer from Puno to Juliaca Airport.

Does this itinerary require the Inca Trail?

No. This itinerary does not require a multi-day trek to Machu Picchu. Transportation to the Machu Picchu area is provided by train, followed by the bus from Aguas Calientes to the archaeological site.

Book Your Machu Picchu and Lake Titicaca Tour

Combine Machu Picchu and Lake Titicaca with Cusco, the Sacred Valley, the Route of the Sun, Uros and Taquile in one organized 7-day journey through southern Peru.

7 Days / 6 Nights
From US$875 per person