14-Day Southern Peru and Bolivia Tour: Sacred Valley, Lake Titicaca, and Uyuni
Explore Peru and Bolivia in 14 days: start in Lima, visit Cusco, the Sacred Valley, and Machu Picchu, cruise Lake Titicaca from Puno, and finish at the Uyuni Salt Flats, passing through La Paz.
5,036 m / 16,522 ft
2 to 5 stars
Small group
Daily departures
TRIP DESCRIPTION
This 14-day tour connects southern Peru with Bolivia’s Altiplano. You’ll start in Lima, explore Cusco, the Sacred Valley, and Machu Picchu, cruise Lake Titicaca, and finish with a three-day 4×4 expedition through the Uyuni Salt Flats and its lagoons.
After Machu Picchu, you’ll travel along the Route of the Sun to Puno to visit the Uros and Taquile Islands. Then you’ll cross into Bolivia through Copacabana, explore the Island of the Sun and La Paz, and from there head to the salt flats, where you’ll see Incahuasi Island, Laguna Colorada with its flamingos, and the Sol de Mañana geysers.
PROGRAM SUMMARY
Arrival in Lima
We welcome you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel. Free time to rest or stroll along the Miraflores waterfront.
Lima City Tour and Flight to Cusco
Explore Lima's Historic Center and the San Francisco Catacombs. In the afternoon, fly to Cusco to begin acclimatizing.
Cusco City Tour
Free morning. In the afternoon, visit Qoricancha, Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Puka Pukara, and Tambomachay with a guide.
Sacred Valley and Train to Aguas Calientes
Visit Pisac, have lunch in Urubamba, explore Ollantaytambo, and take the train to Aguas Calientes.
Machu Picchu and Return to Cusco
Guided tour of the citadel and return to Cusco by train and tourist transportation.
Route of the Sun: Cusco to Puno
Tourist bus with stops at Andahuaylillas, Raqchi, La Raya, and Pucara, plus a buffet lunch in Sicuani.
Lake Titicaca: Uros and Taquile
Travel by speedboat to the Uros Floating Islands and Taquile Island, with a trout lunch included.
Copacabana, Island of the Sun, and La Paz
Cross into Bolivia, visit Copacabana and the Island of the Sun, and arrive in La Paz via the Strait of Tiquina.
La Paz City Tour and Trip to Uyuni
Ride the cable car, explore downtown La Paz and the Valley of the Moon, and take an overnight sleeper bus to Uyuni.
Uyuni Salt Flats and Incahuasi Island
First day by 4x4: Train Cemetery, Colchani, Salt Eyes, Incahuasi Island, and sunset over the salt flats.
High-Altitude Lagoons and Laguna Colorada
Explore lagoons with flamingos, the Siloli Desert, and the Stone Tree before reaching Laguna Colorada.
Sol de Mañana Geysers and Laguna Verde
Visit the geysers at sunrise, soak in the Polques Hot Springs, explore Laguna Verde, and return to Uyuni for the overnight bus to La Paz.
Free Day in La Paz
Arrive early in La Paz and spend the day resting, shopping, or visiting the Killi Killi viewpoint.
Transfer to La Paz Airport
Breakfast, check-out, and transfer to El Alto International Airport for your departure flight.
14-Day Southern Peru and Bolivia Tour Itinerary: Sacred Valley, Lake Titicaca, and Uyuni
Day 01: arrival in Lima
- Upon arrival at Jorge Chávez International Airport, our team will be waiting to welcome you and provide a private transfer to your hotel.
- After check-in, you have the rest of the day free. If you arrive early, you can walk along the Miraflores waterfront promenades and enjoy views of the Pacific Ocean from the cliffs.
- Accommodation: Hotel in Lima.
Day 02: Lima city tour and flight to Cusco
- After breakfast, you start in modern Lima: the Love Park in Miraflores and a view of Huaca Pucllana, a pre-Inca adobe pyramid.
- Then you head to the Historic Center, visiting the Main Square, Government Palace, Cathedral, and the catacombs of the San Francisco Convent.
- In the afternoon, we take you to the airport for your flight to Cusco (3,400 m above sea level). Upon arrival, we transfer you to your hotel. Rest and drink some coca tea to help your body adjust to the altitude.
- Accommodation: Hotel in Cusco.
Day 03: Cusco city tour
- The morning is free. Take the opportunity to rest or walk slowly around the Main Square and the cobblestone streets of the city center.
- From 1:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., you take a guided city tour: Qoricancha, the Incas’ main Temple of the Sun, and the archaeological sites of Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Puka Pukara, and Tambomachay, in the hills above the city.
- You return to your hotel at sunset.
- Accommodation: Hotel in Cusco.
Day 04: Sacred Valley and train to Aguas Calientes
- We pick you up in tourist transportation and head to Pisac, where you explore the terraces of the archaeological park and the handicraft market.
- Enjoy a buffet lunch at a countryside restaurant in Urubamba, included in the tour.
- In the afternoon, visit the Ollantaytambo fortress and its town, which still preserves streets and canals from the Inca period. Then take the train to Aguas Calientes.
- Accommodation: Hotel in Aguas Calientes.
Day 05: Machu Picchu and return to Cusco
- After breakfast and check-out, you take the Consettur bus up to the entrance of Machu Picchu.
- Enjoy a 2 to 2.5-hour guided tour of the temples, plazas, and viewpoints along the circuit assigned on your ticket.
- Return to the town, have lunch on your own, and take the train to Ollantaytambo, where tourist transportation takes you to your hotel in Cusco.
- Accommodation: Hotel in Cusco.
Day 06: Route of the Sun, Cusco to Puno
- You depart at 7:00 a.m. on a tourist bus with a guide on board. The first stop is the church of Andahuaylillas, known as the Sistine Chapel of the Americas for its murals.
- Continue to the Temple of Wiracocha in Raqchi and enjoy a buffet lunch in Sicuani.
- Cross La Raya Pass at 4,335 m above sea level and visit the Pucara Lithic Museum before arriving in Puno (3,800 m above sea level) around 5:00 p.m.
- Accommodation: Hotel in Puno.
Day 07: Lake Titicaca, Uros and Taquile
- From the port of Puno, you depart by speedboat to the Uros Floating Islands, where local families show you how they build their islands using totora reeds.
- Continue to Taquile Island, whose textile art has been recognized by UNESCO. Walk around the island with views of the lake and enjoy locally prepared trout for lunch.
- In the afternoon, return to Puno by boat.
- Accommodation: Hotel in Puno.
Day 08: Copacabana, Island of the Sun and La Paz
- You depart early for the Kasani border, complete immigration procedures, and enter Bolivia.
- In Copacabana, you visit the Basilica of Our Lady of Copacabana and take a boat to the southern part of the Island of the Sun, where you climb the Yumani Steps and see the Fountain of Eternal Youth. Enjoy an aptapi or a local meal for lunch.
- In the afternoon, you travel to La Paz, crossing the Strait of Tiquina.
- Accommodation: Hotel in La Paz.
Day 09: La Paz city tour and trip to Uyuni
- Explore La Paz on the Mi Teleférico cable car lines, with views of the city and the snow-capped Illimani mountain, and visit Plaza Murillo, Jaén Street, and the Witches’ Market.
- Continue to the Valley of the Moon, a landscape of clay peaks and ravines shaped by erosion.
- At night, take the overnight sleeper bus to Uyuni. If you prefer, you can request a quote for an extra night in La Paz and a flight to Uyuni the following morning.
- Accommodation: Overnight sleeper bus (or hotel in La Paz, depending on the option selected).
Day 10: Uyuni Salt Flats and Incahuasi Island
- You arrive in Uyuni in the morning, have breakfast, and meet your driver-guide for the 4×4 expedition.
- Visit the Train Cemetery, with locomotives from the 19th century, and Colchani, where local families work with salt.
- Enter the world’s largest salt flat, covering 10,582 km², pass by the Salt Eyes and the first salt hotel, and reach Incahuasi Island, covered with giant cacti.
- At sunset, you have time to take perspective photos on the salt flats. Lunch and dinner included.
- Accommodation: Salt hotel or lodge.
Day 11: high-altitude lagoons and Laguna Colorada
- After breakfast, you head south with views of Ollagüe Volcano, one of the active volcanoes in the area.
- Stop at the Cañapa, Hedionda, and Chiarkota lagoons, home to three species of flamingos.
- Cross the Siloli Desert, stop at the Stone Tree, and reach Laguna Colorada, known for its reddish waters, within the Eduardo Avaroa Reserve. Full board included.
- Accommodation: Basic lodge or ecolodge in Huayllajara or Villa Mar.
Day 12: Sol de Mañana geysers and Laguna Verde
- You depart at 5:00 a.m. for the Sol de Mañana geysers, at 4,850 m above sea level, with fumaroles and pools of boiling mud.
- Soak in the Polques Hot Springs and continue through the Dalí Desert to Laguna Verde, at the foot of Licancabur Volcano.
- Return to Uyuni via Villa Mar, the Valley of Rocks, and San Cristóbal. At night, take the overnight sleeper bus to La Paz (or a flight, depending on the option selected).
- Accommodation: Overnight sleeper bus (or hotel, depending on the option selected).
Day 13: free day in La Paz
- You arrive early in La Paz, and we transfer you to your hotel so you can rest after the expedition.
- You have the day free to explore cafés and handicraft shops or visit the Killi Killi viewpoint.
Accommodation: Hotel in La Paz.
1. Day 14: transfer to La Paz airport
- Have breakfast and check out.
- At the scheduled time, according to your flight, we take you by private transfer to El Alto International Airport. Tupananchiskama, until we meet again.
- End of our services.
INCLUDED - NOT INCLUDED - DETAILS
Included
- Arrival and departure transfers in Lima, Cusco, Puno, and La Paz.
- Lima city tour with admission to the San Francisco Catacombs.
- Cusco city tour: Qoricancha, Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Puka Pukara, and Tambomachay.
- Sacred Valley tour with Pisac, Ollantaytambo, and buffet lunch.
- Round-trip tourist train Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes.
- Round-trip Consettur bus Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu.
- Machu Picchu entrance ticket.
- Cusco Tourist Ticket and admission to Qoricancha.
- Route of the Sun tourist bus Cusco – Puno with guide, entrance tickets, and buffet lunch.
- Speedboat tour to the Uros and Taquile Islands with lunch.
- Transportation Puno – Copacabana – La Paz with border crossing assistance.
- Boat excursion to the Island of the Sun with lunch.
- La Paz city tour with cable car ride and Valley of the Moon.
- Round-trip sleeper bus La Paz – Uyuni – La Paz (or flights, depending on the option selected).
- 3-day, 2-night 4×4 expedition through the Uyuni Salt Flats and lagoons, with driver-guide.
- Meals during the Uyuni expedition: 2 breakfasts, 3 lunches, and 2 dinners.
- Official bilingual guides at each destination and 24-hour assistance.
Not Included
- International flights arriving in Lima and departing from La Paz.
- Flight Lima – Cusco (quoted separately).
- Accommodation in cities, unless you choose the package with hotels included.
- Entrance fees in Bolivia: Incahuasi Island (approx. Bs 30), Eduardo Avaroa Reserve (approx. Bs 150), and Polques Hot Springs (Bs 6).
- Meals not specified in the itinerary.
- Personal expenses, shopping, and tips.
- Travel insurance.
What to Bring?
- Valid original passport and a copy. You need it to enter Machu Picchu and cross the border.
- Travel insurance with medical coverage.
- Cash in Peruvian soles and Bolivianos. Entrance fees in Bolivia (Incahuasi, Eduardo Avaroa Reserve, and Polques) must be paid in cash.
- Layered clothing: thermal shirts, fleece jacket, down jacket or windbreaker, hat, gloves, and scarf.
- Comfortable, broken-in trekking shoes.
- Swimsuit and small towel for the Polques Hot Springs.
- UV-protection sunglasses, SPF 50 or higher sunscreen, lip balm, and a sun hat.
- Small backpack. The train to Machu Picchu only allows carry-on luggage, so your suitcase stays at your hotel in Cusco.
- Headlamp and power bank, as electricity is limited in the Uyuni lodges.
- Reusable water bottle, toilet paper, and wet wipes for restrooms along the route.
- Your personal medication for the entire trip.
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Travel Recommendations
Health Recommendations
- If you have heart or respiratory problems, high blood pressure, are pregnant, or have a chronic medical condition, consult your doctor before traveling and inform us when booking. This route reaches 4,850 m above sea level at the Uyuni geysers.
- To prevent altitude sickness, rest on the day you arrive in Cusco, drink plenty of water, avoid strenuous activities, and do not consume alcohol during the first few days.
- Bring enough personal medication for the entire trip, along with your prescription if needed. If you want to take medication for altitude sickness, consult your doctor first.
- During the Uyuni expedition, nights are very cold and the lodges are basic, without heating and with limited hot water. Sleep in thermal clothing and keep your warm jacket nearby.
- Eat light meals and drink coca or muña tea, which are traditionally used to help the body adjust to the altitude.
Travel Rules and Recommendations
- Always follow your guide’s instructions and respect the designated routes, especially at Machu Picchu, where drones and tripods are not allowed and you must carry your entrance ticket and passport.
- On the Uros Islands, Taquile Island, and the Island of the Sun, you visit local communities. Ask for permission before photographing people.
- At the Uyuni lagoons, do not approach the flamingos or leave the paths marked by your driver-guide.
- Keep your belongings in sight and avoid displaying large amounts of cash or valuables, especially at bus terminals, markets, and border areas.
- In case of an emergency, contact our team immediately. Police emergency numbers are 105 in Peru and 110 in Bolivia.
TOUR PRICES
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14-DAY SOUTHERN PERU AND BOLIVIA TOUR Price per person |
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Group Service
Without hotel |
US$ 1,479.00 |
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Group Service
With 3-star hotel ★★★ |
US$ 1,959.00 |
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Group Service
With 4-star hotel ★★★★ |
US$ 2,589.00 |
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Lima - Cusco Flight
Optional, per person |
US$ 119.00 |
Special Rates
- 1 person: Personalized quote
- Groups of 3 or more people: Group discount
- Minors: Special discount
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