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Classic Peru & Bolivia Wonders is the essential two-week route for travelers who want to see the best of both Andean countries. In Peru you explore Lima, the Inca capital of Cusco and its ancient temples, the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu, then follow the Route of the Sun to Lake Titicaca. In Bolivia you discover La Paz, the city in the clouds, and spend three days by 4x4 on the Salar de Uyuni and the Altiplano: Incahuasi Island, flamingo lagoons, the Stone Tree, the red waters of Laguna Colorada and the Sol de Mañana geysers. Daily departures, guides and transport arranged in both countries.
Your 15-day classic Peru and Bolivia tour at a glance, from Lima, Cusco and Machu Picchu to Lake Titicaca, La Paz and the Uyuni Salt Flats. Tap any day to see the details.
Every day of your trip, with where you'll spend the night.
Day 1
Your private driver welcomes you in the arrivals hall and escorts you along the coast to your hotel in Miraflores. The rest of the day is yours: stroll the clifftop malecón, watch paragliders drift over the Pacific and enjoy a first taste of the cuisine that has made Lima one of the great food capitals of the world.
Day 2
Start your two-country journey in the City of Kings. With your guide, visit the Plaza Mayor with the Cathedral, the Archbishop’s Palace and its carved balconies, and the San Francisco Monastery and its catacombs. Continue to the modern districts of Miraflores and the Parque del Amor on the cliffs above the Pacific.
Day 3
Fly from Lima to Cusco (approx. 3,400 m), capital of the Inca Empire. Spend the rest of the day resting and acclimatizing with coca tea; in the late afternoon, take a gentle walk to the Plaza de Armas and the walls of the Koricancha.
Day 4
A guided afternoon through Cusco and its Inca past: the Koricancha, once lined with gold, and the Cathedral, then four archaeological sites in the hills above the city — the colossal fortress of Sacsayhuamán, the carved rock shrine of Qenqo, the outpost of Puca Pucara and the ritual baths of Tambomachay.
Day 5
Spend a full day in the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Visit the terraces and colorful market of Pisac, enjoy lunch in the valley, and explore Ollantaytambo, a town still built on Inca foundations, with the terraces of its temple fortress rising above the streets. Stay overnight in the valley, lower and warmer than Cusco.
Day 6
From Ollantaytambo station, board the panoramic train and follow the Urubamba River from the Andes into the cloud forest, with views of snowy peaks through the glass roof. Arrive in Aguas Calientes and enjoy a free afternoon at the foot of Machu Picchu.
Day 7
Take the first buses up to Machu Picchu and explore the citadel with your guide, from the Guardhouse viewpoint to the Temple of the Sun, the Main Plaza and the Intihuatana stone. Return by train and road to Cusco in the afternoon.
Day 8
Travel from Cusco to Puno on a guided tourist bus that crosses the Andes by day. Stops include the church of Andahuaylillas, the Inca site of Raqchi, La Raya Pass at approx. 4,335 m and the Pucará museum, with a buffet lunch included.
Day 9
Sail on Lake Titicaca, the highest navigable lake in the world, to the floating reed islands of the Uros, where families still live on platforms of totora reeds. Continue to Taquile Island, famous for its UNESCO-listed textiles, for a walk along its stone paths and a lunch of fresh trout with views across the lake to Bolivia.
Day 10
Leave Puno by tourist bus and follow the shores of Lake Titicaca to the border between Peru and Bolivia. After the immigration formalities, cross the high Bolivian plateau toward the glaciers of the Cordillera Real and descend into the canyon of La Paz (approx. 3,640 m).
Day 11
A short flight takes you to Uyuni, where your 4x4 expedition begins. See the rusting locomotives of the train cemetery and the salt-processing village of Colchani, then drive across the dazzling Salar de Uyuni to Incahuasi Island, covered in giant cacti. Stop for perspective photos on the salt and spend the night in a hotel built from salt blocks.
Day 12
Drive south through the Altiplano past smoking volcanoes and high-altitude lagoons where three species of flamingo feed. Visit the Siloli desert and its famous Stone Tree, sculpted by the wind, and reach Laguna Colorada, a red lake inside the Eduardo Avaroa Andean Fauna Reserve. Overnight at a basic lodge in the desert.
Day 13
An early start brings you to the Sol de Mañana geysers at sunrise, where steam rises from bubbling mud pools at approx. 4,900 m. Relax in the natural Polques hot springs, then drive back across the Altiplano to the town of Uyuni.
Day 14
Fly back to La Paz and enjoy a free afternoon. Ride the Mi Teleférico cable car network for spectacular views, explore Plaza Murillo and Calle Jaén, or browse the stalls of the Witches’ Market.
Day 15
Transfer to El Alto International Airport for your morning flight to Lima and your connection home. End of services.
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Yes, for the classic highlights. In 15 days you see Lima, Cusco, the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu in Peru, Lake Titicaca on both sides, La Paz and three days on the Uyuni Salt Flats. Domestic flights from La Paz to Uyuni and back save long overland journeys.
The classic route goes Cusco – Puno – La Paz overland: the Route of the Sun from Cusco to Lake Titicaca, then a tourist bus along the lake to La Paz. It is scenic, crosses the border by land and avoids an expensive international flight. You cross between Puno and La Paz by tourist bus along the shore of Lake Titicaca. At the border post you complete Peruvian exit and Bolivian entry formalities on foot, usually in less than an hour, with assistance from the bus company, then continue to La Paz. Keep your passport and the immigration slip you receive in Peru at hand.
Entry requirements for Bolivia depend on your nationality: many passports enter visa-free, while others need a tourist visa, which in some cases can be obtained in advance or on arrival. Rules change, so please check with the Bolivian consulate or your government’s travel advice before booking. Your passport must be valid for at least six months.
Day 1: the train cemetery, Colchani and the Salar de Uyuni with Incahuasi Island. Day 2: flamingo lagoons, the Stone Tree and Laguna Colorada. Day 3: the Sol de Mañana geysers and the Polques hot springs before returning to Uyuni. You travel by 4x4 with a driver-guide and all meals are included.
From January to March, rainwater can cover the Salar de Uyuni and turn it into a giant mirror reflecting the sky — the famous mirror effect. From April to November the salt flat is dry, white and hexagonal, the skies are clear and all the high lagoons are accessible. Heavy rain can occasionally change the route on the lagoon days.
You start in Cusco (approx. 3,400 m) with a free afternoon, spend a night in the lower Sacred Valley and visit Machu Picchu (approx. 2,430 m) before continuing to Puno (approx. 3,830 m), La Paz (approx. 3,640 m) and Uyuni (approx. 3,650 m). By the time you reach the geysers (approx. 4,900 m) you have had more than ten days to acclimatize.
Days are sunny and bright, but nights are very cold, often below freezing, especially from May to August. Pack thermal layers, a warm jacket, hat, gloves, sunglasses and high-factor sunscreen. The local currency is the boliviano (BOB); carry some cash for small purchases.
The price depends on the hotel category you choose (Essential 2★, Comfort 3★, Superior 4★ or Deluxe 5★) and on the number of travelers. Open the Rates tab for the current price per person, based on double or twin accommodation. Domestic and international flights within the route are quoted separately.