Cusco and Lake Titicaca 9 days: the complete guide
This nine-day journey links the two great highland icons of southern Peru — the Inca heartland around Cusco and Machu Picchu, and the shimmering islands of Lake Titicaca. It is the classic Andes grand tour, done at a comfortable pace.
Two icons, one trip
You begin in Cusco, explore the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu, then travel south to Lake Titicaca for the floating Uros islands and the weaving culture of Taquile or a homestay on Amantaní.
Itinerary at a glance
| Days | Focus |
|---|---|
| 1–2 | Cusco and acclimatization |
| 3–4 | Sacred Valley |
| 5 | Machu Picchu |
| 6 | Travel to Puno |
| 7–8 | Lake Titicaca islands |
| 9 | Departure |
See the full itinerary
Day-by-day plan, inclusions and dates.
Altitude and timing
Both Cusco and Titicaca sit high — Titicaca even higher at 3,800 m — so acclimatize carefully. The dry season is ideal. Read our Lake Titicaca guide for the islands.
Frequently asked questions
Yes — it combines Cusco, the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu with Lake Titicaca and its islands in one nine-day trip.
Both regions are high, with Titicaca at about 3,800 m. Acclimatizing in Cusco first and taking the lake gently is important.
Yes, for the Machu Picchu entrance, so we collect passport details at booking.