Incredible Machu Picchu
Incredible Machu Picchu
Bountiful Travel is excited to be able to offer an incredible journey to Machu Picchu! Bountiful Travel, in coordination with our local team, draws from nearly 3 decades of experience escorting groups to Machu Picchu and surrounding areas.
We are picky! We use air-conditioned buses no older than 5 years, and we also insist on small groups of 10-16 at Machu Picchu for the guided portion of your exploration to allow you to maneuver easily through the crowds and along stairways. We have also included many extras such as—a fun buffet dinner and show in Cusco as well as several other meals, staying overnight in Aguas Calientes the night before the Machu Picchu tour (avoids a 4 am bus ride from Cusco to reach Machu Picchu as it opens), and other enhancements to make the most of your experience. We invite you to join us as we explore this beautiful, diverse, and unique country!
Day 1 : Lima, Peru
Arrival in Lima, Peru where we'll be met at the airport and begin a half-day tour of the city of Lima. We return to the airport for our late evening flight to Cusco. Dinner is on our own. Overnight in Cusco. (L)
Day 2 : Cusco, Peru
Welcome to Cusco. After such a busy day, you are free to enjoy some time on your own in Cusco. (B)
Day 3 : San Pedro Market
Our morning begins with a buffet breakfast and then you may accompany our guide in exploring the San Pedro Market so he can answer your specific questions about the local foods and products. After lunch on our own, we begin our guided Cusco City Tour: the Main Square, the Cathedral, the Church of Santo Domingo/Koricancha Temple as well as the surrounding archaeological sites of Sacsayhuaman, Q’engo, Puca Pucara and Tambomachay. This evening we experience the Don Antonio buffet and dinner show as a group before retiring for the evening. (B, D)
Day 4 : Sacred Valley of the Incas
After our buffet breakfast, we check out of our hotel and begin a full-day tour of the Sacred Valley of the Incas: The village of Pisac, its archaeological site and marketplace. Our trip takes us through the valley with awesome landscapes and Inca buildings and agricultural terraces until reaching the ancient Ollantaytambo village with its amazing archaeological site. Along the way, we enjoy a buffet lunch at a countryside restaurant. From Ollantaytambo, we board the Inca Rail train to Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu Village). We arrive early in the evening and check into the hotel. Our guides will recommend places for dinner. (B, L)
Day 5 : Machu Picchu, Peru
We begin our day very early with breakfast at the hotel and then head up to Machu Picchu where we enjoy a guided tour in small groups of 10-12 before exploring on our own. We can enjoy lunch at the Sanctuary Lodge at our leisure. In the late afternoon, we board the train again to return to Ollantaytambo and then drive back to the Sacred Valley where we check into our hotel for the evening and enjoy a New Year's Eve dinner together. (B, L, D)
Day 6 : Maras and Moray, Peru
Happy New Year! Our day begins with a half-day tour of Maras and Moray which are terraced agricultural areas and a salt mine. Lunch will be together at Para de Moray. In the afternoon, we drive back to Cusco and check in to our hotel and spend free time on our own that evening. (B, L)
Day 7 : Puna and Lake Titicaca
We have another buffet breakfast to start our day before heading out early to board the bus for our journey to Puno and Lake Titicaca. Along the way, we will tour the Chapel at Andahuaylillas and visit the Raqchi Temple. We also will have a wonderful buffet lunch at Sicuani. When we arrive in Puno, we will relax at our nice hotel and have an independent dinner. (B, L)
Day 8 : Islands of Uros
After breakfast, we will enjoy a full-day tour of Lake Titicaca and Uros. Uros is a group of floating small islands made completely from reeds. The people who live on them are Aymara Uros peoples. Among them is Nielson’s island. He is a member of the church. We ride on the small boats also made entirely of reeds as we travel from island to island. We also enjoy a motorized boat ride on the beautiful lake. After the tour, we transfer to the airport for our flight to Lima. We check into our hotel. Dinner is on your own. (B, L)
Day 9 · ✈ Travel · Flight Home
Today we check our of the hotel and prepare for our flight home. (B)
What's included
- All breakfasts plus lunches and dinners as indicated
- Hotel Accommodations
- Bus ride from Cusco to Puno (no added flight costs and great way to see the country)
- Use of an audio receiver to better hear the narrative and instructions above the background noise
- Entrance Fees & Activities
- Transfers to/from all airports
- Transportation in a Deluxe Air-conditioned Coach
- Internal flights as indicated in the description
Not included
- Meals not indicated (3 lunches and 6 dinners)
- Air Round trip to/from Lima
- Gratuities for guides, drivers, etc. (We will invoice these with the final payment to collect in advance)
- Personal Items
- Trip Cancellation Protection
- Tips & Gratuities
- Pre-paid gratuities of $200 per person for the Machu Picchu portion, invoiced and collected prior to the tour
- Physical Requirements
- Able to walk unassisted 3-6 miles per day
- Cancellation Policy
Land tour deposits are non-refundable. Cruise deposits are refundable with a $50 cancellation penalty. See terms and conditions for more information.
- Final Payment
- Due 6 months* before the tour departure date. *Please note this is for Machu Picchu tours only and is different from the deadline for most of our other tours.
This trip follows our standard physical requirements and cancellation policies — see our Terms & Conditions. Anything specific to this trip is noted above and takes precedence.
| Price per person | |
|---|---|
| Double occupancy | $4,285 |
| Can accommodate up to 4 people. Bed and size configurations may vary. | |
Reserve with a $500 deposit per person; final payment due 06/27/2026.