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Essential South

9 days
From Lima to Puno
5.0
20 traveler reviews
Essential South - LimaTours
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Plan your adventure:
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Guided in English, Spanish
Group Size 2 - 16
Age range 10 to 99

Highlights

  • Explore Lima's historic UNESCO-listed old town
  • Tour the Temple of the Sun and Sacsayhuaman in Cusco
  • Experience traditional Andean culture in Chinchero
  • Discover Machu Picchu, a New Seven Wonder
  • Visit the floating islands of the Uros in Lake Titicaca
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Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 ARRIVAL LIMA
  2. Day 2 LIMA
  3. Day 3 LIMA – CUSCO (90 min flight, not included)
  4. Day 4 CUSCO – SACRED VALLEY (75km – 2 hrs)
  5. Day 5 SACRED VALLEY – MACHU PICCHU – AGUAS CALIENTES (75km – 1.5 hrs)
  6. Day 6 AGUAS CALIENTES – OLLANTA STATION – CUSCO (170km – 4 hrs)
  7. Day 7 CUSCO – PUNO (360km – 6 hrs)
  8. Day 8 PUNO – LAKE TITICACA – PUNO
  9. Day 9 DEPART PUNO
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What's Included

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  • Transport

What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

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LimaTours

Number of tours

62

Age Range

10 to 90 years old

Response time

9 hours

Response rate

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Customer Reviews

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    5.0
  • Itinerary
    Excellent
    4.9
  • Guide
    Excellent
    5.0
  • Transport
    Excellent
    4.8
  • Accommodation
    Excellent
    4.6
  • Food
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    4.4
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  • LB
    · December 9th, 2024
    The tour company were in contact with us from the moment we landed in Lima until they assisted us to check in at the end of the holiday. Everything was so well coordinated and the hotels, tours and guides were excellent.
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    Dear Lynne: Thank you for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear that you had such a seamless experience and that you enjoyed the hotels, tours, and guides. Ensuring a well-coordinated and memorable trip is our top priority, and it’s wonderful to know... Show more
    Trip date: November 2024
  • LM
    · November 14th, 2023
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    El tour fue todo lo que mis clientes esperaban, muy organizado. la única queja que tuvieron fue que llegar a Cuzco y hacer un tour el mismo día los indispuso por el mal de altura. pero por lo demás TODO el Servicio fue excelente, muy buenos Hoteles, organización y la comunicación fue excelente. Tuvimos que hacer cambios al itinerarios durante el viaje y Lima Tours lo manejó de manera perfecta sin que mis clientes se afectaran.
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    Estimada Lymarie, estamos encantados de haber podido brindar un servicio satisfactorio para sus clientes. Nos esmeramos por ofrecer un servicio de alta calidad, y nos alegra saber que cumplimos sus expectativas. ¡Gracias por tomarse el tiempo de comentar!
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    Trip date: October 2023
  • A
    · July 12th, 2023
    Everything! Exceeded expectations and we relished every moment.
    Trip date: April 2023
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    · July 12th, 2023
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    All in all, congratulations for your good organization, compliance and empathy.
    Trip date: November 2022
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  • A
    · July 12th, 2023
    Miraflores was very walkable with very good restaurants. The cathedral was beautiful. Our guide Edgard was phenomenal. The 4 days with him were fun and educational and went very smoothly. No glitches at all. He has so much knowledge and it is obvious he loves what he does. Enhanced our trip in many ways. Our driver John was great too. They made a good team.
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    Trip date: September 2022
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  • A
    · July 12th, 2023
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    The city is very beautiful and the excursions are very complete, apart from the possibility of visiting other museums and places of interest in free time included in the pass.
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    Trip date: August 2022
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  • A
    · July 12th, 2023
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    the best travel guide - ROY - best wishes!!!
    Trip date: May 2022
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  • A
    · July 12th, 2023
    Very professional tour guides.
    Trip date: April 2022
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  • A
    · July 12th, 2023
    Cusco itself and the tours around was an amazing experience. The tour guide, Edwin Pillco was very knowledgeable and helpful, he has great English and was always near us to help with whatever questions or needs we had , he was talking about the history and culture of Peruvians, I felt I learned a lot from him.Note, I have type 1 Dibetes and I only mentioned to him once I may need to stop for a break if my blood sugars go off. Edwin was always near, making sure my tour is running smooth. I loved seeing how the locals live, the Uros floating islands was incredible experience, Taquile island was also amazing, the dance show the locals plaid for us touched my heart. The food at the restaurant on Taquile island was very delicious
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    Trip date: March 2022
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  • A
    · July 12th, 2023
    The welcoming and informative guides.Attention to detail from a wonderful guide and fantastic hotel. Could not be bettered!
    Trip date: May 2023
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Essential South
From Lima to Puno

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    • How can I pay for additional services?

      You can make payments for any additional services directly through our online system upon booking.

    • What activities are included in the tour package?

      The tour package includes a variety of activities such as city tours and guided excursions.

    • Is travel insurance included in the package?

      Travel insurance is not included, but we recommend purchasing insurance separately.

    • What is the cancellation policy for this tour?

      The details regarding cancellations will be shared with you before completing your booking.

    • Can I get a transfer from the airport to my hotel?

      Yes, transfers from the airport to your hotel are included in the package.

    • What time should I arrive in Cusco?

      It is recommended to arrive in Cusco by 10:30 AM to join the city tour on the same day.

    • Do we need to buy tickets for Machu Picchu separately?

      On day 5, the entrance to Machu Picchu is included, but if you want to revisit, you will have to request additional tickets.

    • Is the group size limited on this tour?

      The tour is designed to accommodate a set number of travelers, ensuring an intimate experience.

    • Are meals included during the tour?

      Meals vary by day; some are included while on certain excursions.

    • Can I add special requests or modifications to my booking?

      Yes, you can inform us of any additional requests when confirming your booking.

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      As a traveler from USA, Canada you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F. As a traveler from England, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa you will need an adaptor for types A, B, C, E, F.

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    • Vaccines
      • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
      • Typhoid - Recommended for Peru and Bolivia. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
      • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Peru and Bolivia. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
      • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Peru and Bolivia. Ideally 3 months before travel.
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      • Rabies - Recommended for Peru and Bolivia. Ideally 1 month before travel.
      • Yellow fever - Recommended for Peru and Bolivia. Ideally 10 days before travel.
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      • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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