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  • 1 nights shared rooms (3 nights Cusco, 1 night Sicuani, 1 night Puno, 1 night Pisac, 1 night Machu Picchu town), 3 nights homestays (Sacred Valley, Luquina, Uros Reed Islands on Lake Titicaca)
  • 11 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 4 dinners
  • Tickets: Machu Picchu, train both ways, Shuttle bus at Machu Picchu (1 way), Salt Terraces, Pumamarca Inca fort, 2 islands on lake titicaca, Rainbow Mountain entry
  • Private guided excursions: Sacred Valley short treks, Rainbow mountain, Machu Picchu, lake Titicaca over 2 days, kayak on Lake Titicaca, Llama ceremony, cacao or ceramics workshop, textile demonstration.
  • Airport transfers - private (cusco only)
  • All excursions - private transport
  • Lake Titicaca boat is a shared service.


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  • Transfer after Puno to terminal or airport


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Budget-Friendly Peru Tour 2024: Explore Cusco, Machu Picchu... in 12 Days

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Embark on a budget-friendly Peru adventure this October 2023. Discover Cusco, hike to Lake Humantay, and experience the enigma of Machu Picchu. Book our affordable 12-day tour !
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Discover the soul of Peru with our "Budget-Friendly Peru Tour October 2023." 🌍 Get lost in the maze of Cusco's history 🏰, ascend to the celestial Lake Humantay 🌊, and unveil the secrets of Machu Picchu 🌄. All in 12 adventure-packed days!

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Welcome to the Budget-Friendly Peru Tour October 2023: Explore Cusco, Machu Picchu, and More in 12 Days!

Day 1: October 28th - Arrival in Cusco and Orientation Tour 😊

Welcome to Cusco, the starting point of our Budget-Friendly Peru Tour October 2023! After a short 20-25 minute ride from the airport, you'll check into your hotel located just a 10-15 minute walk from the main square of Cusco. An introductory city walking tour awaits you, where you'll explore the historical center of Cusco, including the San Blas neighborhood, San Pedro Market, and the famous 12-sided stone street. Overnight stay at Teatro Inka or similar. More about Cusco

Day 2: October 29th - Free Day in Cusco 🌞

Today, adjust to the elevation and explore Cusco at your own pace. Visit historical points of interest such as the Korichancha temple, Inca museum, and the Main Cathedral. Optional tours like horse riding, temple of Sacsayhuaman, and museum of Pre-Colombian art are also available. Discover more about Cusco

Day 3: October 30th - Day Trip to Lake Humantay 🏞️

Embark on a day trip to Lake Humantay, a highlight of our Budget-Friendly Cusco Tour October 2023. After a 3.5-hour drive to Soraypampa, you'll hike for 3.5-4 hours round trip to the lake and back. Learn more about Lake Humantay

Day 4: October 31st - First Trek into the Sacred Valley 🏞️

Today, you'll explore the beautiful Sacred Valley. Visit Chinchero, famous for traditional textiles and weaving processes, and the unique Pre-Inkan Salt terraces of Maras. In the afternoon, you'll visit the village of Chichubamba for an interactive workshop on Cacao or Ceramics. Discover the Sacred Valley

Day 5: November 1st - Visit to Ollantaytambo and Patacancha Valley 🌄

Today, we drive to Ollantaytambo, a pretty town built by the Inkas. After a picnic lunch, we'll hike up the valley of Patacancha to the Inca Fort of Pumamarca. We'll then continue to the village of Huilloc and meet the local family for a special Alpaca/Llama ceremony. Experience Ollantaytambo

Day 6: November 2nd - Train to Aguas Calientes 🚂

After a leisurely morning in town, we take a train to Aguas Calientes, also known as Machu Picchu village. Once checked into the hotel, you can relax, explore the town, or visit the local hot springs. Learn more about Aguas Calientes

Day 7: November 3rd - Machu Picchu Tour 🗿

Today is the highlight of our Affordable Machu Picchu Trip October 2023 - a visit to the enigmatic ruins of Machu Picchu. After exploring the Inka city, we'll head back to Ollantaytambo and then to Pisac for the night. Discover Machu Picchu

Day 8: November 4th - Trip to Rainbow Mountain 🌈

Today, we offer a trip to either Vinicunca or Palcoyo, the Rainbow Mountains. Both trips are full day and offer stunning views of the Andean landscape. Explore Rainbow Mountain

Day 9: November 5th - Visit to Puno and Lake Titicaca 🌅

Today, we'll travel towards Puno and Lake Titicaca. Depending on the group size, you'll either stay in Sicuani or take a night bus to Puno. Discover Puno and Lake Titicaca

Day 10: November 6th - Visit to Taquile Island and Uros Reed Islands 🏝️

After breakfast, we'll take a motorised boat to Taquile Island and then to the Uros Floating Islands. Enjoy the stunning views of Lake Titicaca, one of the natural wonders of Peru. Explore Taquile Island

Day 11: November 7th - Visit to Sillustani Pre-Inka Towers and Uros Floating Island 🏞️

Today, you'll have the option to visit the Sillustani Pre-Inka towers or rest in Puno. Later, we'll transfer to the floating reed Islands for a homestay with Vidal and his family. Discover Sillustani

Day 12: November 8th - Return to Puno and Onwards Travel 🚌

After breakfast, we'll say farewell to the family and return to Puno. From there, we'll arrange for your transfer to Juliaca airport or Puno bus terminal for your onward journey. Plan your next adventure
End of our Budget-Friendly Peru Tour October 2023! 🎉

Join us on this Affordable Peru 12-day Tour October 2023 and experience the best of Peru in a budget-friendly way. Book now and travel differently with us!

Included:

  • 1 nights shared rooms (3 nights Cusco, 1 night Sicuani, 1 night Puno, 1 night Pisac, 1 night Machu Picchu town), 3 nights homestays (Sacred Valley, Luquina, Uros Reed Islands on Lake Titicaca)
  • 11 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 4 dinners
  • Tickets: Machu Picchu, train both ways, Shuttle bus at Machu Picchu (1 way), Salt Terraces, Pumamarca Inca fort, 2 islands on lake titicaca, Rainbow Mountain entry
  • Private guided excursions: Sacred Valley short treks, Rainbow mountain, Machu Picchu, lake Titicaca over 2 days, kayak on Lake Titicaca, Llama ceremony, cacao or ceramics workshop, textile demonstration.
  • Airport transfers - private (cusco only)
  • All excursions - private transport
  • Lake Titicaca boat is a shared service.

Not included:

  • Local flights
  • Single rooms
  • Huayna Picchu mountain
  • Any additional meals
  • Any optional activities such as horse-riding
  • Nights before or end of tour e.g. Lima
  • Transfer after Puno to terminal or airport
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Matt is originally from Scotland and traveled to many countries before settling in Peru in 2006 as a Tour Leader responsible for groups of tourists from all over the world. He has more than 300 treks to his credit !


He has worked for years as a volunteer for the famous association: South American Explorers (founded in 1977 by the journalist Donald James Montague). He was the last one to fight to keep the Cusco agency open, but it wasn't enough, so he is independent now.


Considered as a unique explorer, as are those who book with him. His hikes meander through unfamiliar trails, you'll never read about in the Lonely Planet. As they say, "the best views come after the hardest climb," and with Matt, you'll see the authentic side of this often overlooked South American gem.

Yaneth

Yaneth is Peruvian and has been a Tour Leader for over 13 years in Peru ! She started as a volunteer for the South America Explorers association, then participated in many projects to support sustainable development on a large scale. She is in charge of all operational aspects, ready to make your trip a dream come true !

Budget-Friendly Peru Tour 2024: Explore Cusco, Machu Picchu... in 12 Days


Matt

Matt

Matt is originally from Scotland and traveled to many countries before settling in Peru in 2006 as a Tour Leader responsible for groups of tourists from all over the world. He has more than 300 treks to his credit !


He has worked for years as a volunteer for the famous association: South American Explorers (founded in 1977 by the journalist Donald James Montague). He was the last one to fight to keep the Cusco agency open, but it wasn't enough, so he is independent now.


Considered as a unique explorer, as are those who book with him. His hikes meander through unfamiliar trails, you'll never read about in the Lonely Planet. As they say, "the best views come after the hardest climb," and with Matt, you'll see the authentic side of this often overlooked South American gem.

Yaneth

Yaneth

Yaneth is Peruvian and has been a Tour Leader for over 13 years in Peru ! She started as a volunteer for the South America Explorers association, then participated in many projects to support sustainable development on a large scale. She is in charge of all operational aspects, ready to make your trip a dream come true !

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Valentin C

Amazing trip to Peru (M&friends)

Alright folks! Is what Matt will tell you before embarking on a uniquely beautiful experience.Traveling with Matt as our trusted guide and his lovely family has been a real treat. He is very knowledgeable about Peruvian culture and history and had every day and activity well planned ahead. Matt was very patient with us and flexible to changing some parts of our trip.For an amazing trip to Peru, you can choose Matt and his team with confidence!Muchas gracias Matt, Feli & Theo!Stefan, Raluca & Valentin

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M& friends. Tks Matt!

Do not hesitate to trust Matt, he will try to satisfy any desire. He is the kind of person who makes things seem easier. A beautiful family that helped us have a dream vacation. Tks Matt, Feli and Theo and good Luck for the future!!

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Ioan D

Hellooo folks, this is not a trip, it is an experience!!

Traveling in Peru with Matt and his family was like a dream come true. In two weeks we covered more than we expected, from the Amazonian Jungle, to cities like Cusco, Arequipa and Lima; from Machu Piccu to the Rainbow Montain; from living in fancy hotels to living with locals and metting shamans.Our group is traveling a lot. Many of us are almost 'professional holidaymakers'. We all agree that Matt is unique in this line of business. He is always available, full of energy and information about the places we visit, full of humour and laid back and, above all, full of resources for solving all problems. And believe me, we had quite a few of those, including the C word ( covid). Afterall, we all enjoyed to the maximum and returned back home ready to resume life.If you want a full experience of Peru, we strongly recommend Matt's team. Enjoy!!

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