Puno Tours &amp; Trips

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3.7/5 Great

Small Group Tour

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Moderate

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Arequipa, Lima, Machu Picchu, Ollantaytambo, Puno

Highlights

Stroll the cobbled streets of Arequipa and marvel at the superb examples of Spanish colonial architecture Travel to the dramatic Colca Canyon, thought to be twice as deep as the Grand Canyon, and view the flight of rare Andean condors Boat excursion to the fascinating floating Uros Islands where the indigenous people of the area - the Uros - live on tiny islands that dot the lake Join a traditional Peruvian family for a delectable home-cooked dinner in their home along with an informative cultural exchange Stand in awe at the impressive Inca fortress of Ollantaytambo, the last stand of the Incas in their defense against the Spanish conquistadors Discover the crowning achievement of Inca ingenuity at the astonishing ancient citadel of Machu Picchu, the "Lost City of the Incas" †Transfers are available for purchase for land only or on alternative flight dates

Themes

50 plus, Cultural

What travelers are saying

"We have loved Gate 1 and always sing their praises. We've been on 7 tours with another one booked for fall. We were supposed to leave for Ecuador this week, however the country is in a 60 day state of emergency with the escape of 2 infamous gang members. Tourists are advised to stay indoors and there is a daily curfew from 11pm-5am. (our flight was to land at 11:15pm). Our trip included stays in 2 of the main cities of unrest. There have been shootings, car bombings, hostage taking, closing of embassies, and other countries issuing do not travel warnings. Other tour companies have cancelled tours or offered refunds or rescheduling. Travel insurance does not cover wars or civil unrest, but we are clearly afraid to go there. Both we and our travel agent have reached out multiple times with our concerns and asked if we could reschedule or get some sort of credit. We continue to get the same reply either in person or via email...Gate 1 has your safety as our highest priority and we feel you are safe ("they are not targeting tourists") and your itinerary should not be impacted. What? Their highest priority is $ and not our safety. There is no way that's the tour we anticipated. We cancelled the trip and took a 90% penalty, loss of deposit, and $276 airline penalty. It's a LOT of money, but we would have been terrified, and it's not worth getting hurt or worse. Sorry, but it's not the company I want to do business with in the future."

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18 Day Classic Brazil, Argentina & Peru

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3.7/5 Great

Group Tour

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Moderate

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Buenos Aires, Lake Titicaca, Lima, Machu Picchu, Puno, Rio de Janeiro

Highlights

Ascend to the summit of Corcovado Mountain to see the spectacular views of Rio Stand in awe at majestic and awe-inspiring Iguassu Falls Admire the elegant architecture in Buenos Aires, the "Paris of South America" At Recoleta Cemetery, see the final resting place of Eva "Evita" Peron Tango lesson with professional Argentine tango dancers Tour of Colonial Lima, a UNESCO World Heritage Site Explore Cuzco, ancient capital of the Inca Empire Discover the astonishing ancient citadel of Machu Picchu via the PeruRail Vistadome Train Drive through the Andean Plains to pristine Lake Titicaca Excursion by boat to the fascinating Uros Floating Islands †Transfers are available for purchase for land only or on alternative flight dates

Themes

50 plus, Cultural

What travelers are saying

"We have loved Gate 1 and always sing their praises. We've been on 7 tours with another one booked for fall. We were supposed to leave for Ecuador this week, however the country is in a 60 day state of emergency with the escape of 2 infamous gang members. Tourists are advised to stay indoors and there is a daily curfew from 11pm-5am. (our flight was to land at 11:15pm). Our trip included stays in 2 of the main cities of unrest. There have been shootings, car bombings, hostage taking, closing of embassies, and other countries issuing do not travel warnings. Other tour companies have cancelled tours or offered refunds or rescheduling. Travel insurance does not cover wars or civil unrest, but we are clearly afraid to go there. Both we and our travel agent have reached out multiple times with our concerns and asked if we could reschedule or get some sort of credit. We continue to get the same reply either in person or via email...Gate 1 has your safety as our highest priority and we feel you are safe ("they are not targeting tourists") and your itinerary should not be impacted. What? Their highest priority is $ and not our safety. There is no way that's the tour we anticipated. We cancelled the trip and took a 90% penalty, loss of deposit, and $276 airline penalty. It's a LOT of money, but we would have been terrified, and it's not worth getting hurt or worse. Sorry, but it's not the company I want to do business with in the future."

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10 Day Classic Peru - Plan B Hotels

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3.7/5 Great

Group Tour

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Moderate

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Lake Titicaca, Lima, Machu Picchu, Puno, Sacred Valley

Highlights

City Tour of Lima with its 2000 years of history Visit the impressive Inca fortress of Ollantaytambo Discover the astonishing ancient citadel of Machu Picchu via the PeruRail Expedition Train Excursion by boat to the fascinating Uros Floating Islands †Transfers are available for purchase for land only or on alternative flight dates

Themes

50 plus, Cultural

What travelers are saying

"We have loved Gate 1 and always sing their praises. We've been on 7 tours with another one booked for fall. We were supposed to leave for Ecuador this week, however the country is in a 60 day state of emergency with the escape of 2 infamous gang members. Tourists are advised to stay indoors and there is a daily curfew from 11pm-5am. (our flight was to land at 11:15pm). Our trip included stays in 2 of the main cities of unrest. There have been shootings, car bombings, hostage taking, closing of embassies, and other countries issuing do not travel warnings. Other tour companies have cancelled tours or offered refunds or rescheduling. Travel insurance does not cover wars or civil unrest, but we are clearly afraid to go there. Both we and our travel agent have reached out multiple times with our concerns and asked if we could reschedule or get some sort of credit. We continue to get the same reply either in person or via email...Gate 1 has your safety as our highest priority and we feel you are safe ("they are not targeting tourists") and your itinerary should not be impacted. What? Their highest priority is $ and not our safety. There is no way that's the tour we anticipated. We cancelled the trip and took a 90% penalty, loss of deposit, and $276 airline penalty. It's a LOT of money, but we would have been terrified, and it's not worth getting hurt or worse. Sorry, but it's not the company I want to do business with in the future."

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The Highlands of South America

By Chimu Adventures

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4.7/5 Excellent

Private Guided

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Flexible schedule

Visits

Aguas Calientes, Amazon Rainforest, Andes Mountains, Atacama Desert, Cusco, Lake Titicaca, La Paz, Lima, Machu Picchu, Ollantaytambo, Puerto Maldonado, Puno, Sacred Valley, Santiago, Urubamba, Uyuni

Highlights

Experience some of the most spectacular scenery of Chile, Bolivia and Peru on this 24-day itinerary.
You will explore the fascinating cities of Santiago, La Paz, Cusco and Lima and visit the legendary citadel of Machu Picchu.
You will travel through unparalleled scenery as you explore the Atacama Desert - the driest desert in the world and the Salar de Uyuni - the world’s largest salt lake.
You will see colourful lagoons, volcanoes, geysers and hot springs.
The itinerary also includes a night on the Island of the Sun on Lake Titicaca, a day trip to the islands of Uros and Taquile and finally three nights in the Amazon Rainforest.

Themes

Cultural, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife

What travelers are saying

"Everything organised by Karen at Chimu Went as planned which we were very grateful for. The only drama was the tight scheduling of some of our flights and having to run to get to next gate on time. Latam airline did very well and all our luggage arrived on time . The cruise on OceanEndeavour was truly amazing; the ice, the wildlife and the professional enthusiastic crew made our experience very memorable. Thanks Chimu"

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11 Day Classic Peru with Nazca Lines

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3.7/5 Great

Group Tour

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Moderate

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Lake Titicaca, Lima, Machu Picchu, Nazca, Puno, Sacred Valley

Highlights

Light aircraft flight over Nazca & Palpa markings Visit the impressive Inca fortress of Ollantaytambo Discover the astonishing ancient citadel of Machu Picchu via the PeruRail Vistadome Train Excursion by boat to the fascinating Uros Floating Islands †Transfers are available for purchase for land only or on alternative flight dates

Themes

50 plus, Cultural

What travelers are saying

"We have loved Gate 1 and always sing their praises. We've been on 7 tours with another one booked for fall. We were supposed to leave for Ecuador this week, however the country is in a 60 day state of emergency with the escape of 2 infamous gang members. Tourists are advised to stay indoors and there is a daily curfew from 11pm-5am. (our flight was to land at 11:15pm). Our trip included stays in 2 of the main cities of unrest. There have been shootings, car bombings, hostage taking, closing of embassies, and other countries issuing do not travel warnings. Other tour companies have cancelled tours or offered refunds or rescheduling. Travel insurance does not cover wars or civil unrest, but we are clearly afraid to go there. Both we and our travel agent have reached out multiple times with our concerns and asked if we could reschedule or get some sort of credit. We continue to get the same reply either in person or via email...Gate 1 has your safety as our highest priority and we feel you are safe ("they are not targeting tourists") and your itinerary should not be impacted. What? Their highest priority is $ and not our safety. There is no way that's the tour we anticipated. We cancelled the trip and took a 90% penalty, loss of deposit, and $276 airline penalty. It's a LOT of money, but we would have been terrified, and it's not worth getting hurt or worse. Sorry, but it's not the company I want to do business with in the future."

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11 Day Classic Peru & Bolivia

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3.7/5 Great

Group Tour

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Moderate

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Lake Titicaca, La Paz, Lima, Machu Picchu, Puno, Sacred Valley, Urubamba

Highlights

City Tour of Lima with its 2000 years of history Visit the impressive Inca fortress of Ollantaytambo Discover the astonishing ancient citadel of Machu Picchu via the PeruRail Expedition Train Excursion by boat to the fascinating Uros Floating Islands Visit the impressive ruins at Bolivia’s archaeological site of Tiwanaku Tour La Paz and Valle de la Luna with its unusual moon-like terrain †Transfers are available for purchase for land only or on alternative flight dates

Themes

50 plus, Cultural

What travelers are saying

"We have loved Gate 1 and always sing their praises. We've been on 7 tours with another one booked for fall. We were supposed to leave for Ecuador this week, however the country is in a 60 day state of emergency with the escape of 2 infamous gang members. Tourists are advised to stay indoors and there is a daily curfew from 11pm-5am. (our flight was to land at 11:15pm). Our trip included stays in 2 of the main cities of unrest. There have been shootings, car bombings, hostage taking, closing of embassies, and other countries issuing do not travel warnings. Other tour companies have cancelled tours or offered refunds or rescheduling. Travel insurance does not cover wars or civil unrest, but we are clearly afraid to go there. Both we and our travel agent have reached out multiple times with our concerns and asked if we could reschedule or get some sort of credit. We continue to get the same reply either in person or via email...Gate 1 has your safety as our highest priority and we feel you are safe ("they are not targeting tourists") and your itinerary should not be impacted. What? Their highest priority is $ and not our safety. There is no way that's the tour we anticipated. We cancelled the trip and took a 90% penalty, loss of deposit, and $276 airline penalty. It's a LOT of money, but we would have been terrified, and it's not worth getting hurt or worse. Sorry, but it's not the company I want to do business with in the future."

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Peru in Depth

By Chimu Adventures

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4.7/5 Excellent

Private Guided

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Flexible schedule

Visits

Aguas Calientes, Amazon Rainforest, Andes Mountains, Arequipa, Cusco, Lake Titicaca, Lima, Machu Picchu, Nazca, Ollantaytambo, Puerto Maldonado, Puno, Sacred Valley, Urubamba

Highlights

Discover the highlights of Peru, starting in the capital, Lima and finishing in Puerto Maldonado, gateway to the Amazon.
This itinerary includes many amazing sights and cities but is paced so that there is enough time to explore.
You will discover the main sights of Lima - the ‘City of Kings’ and Cusco, the ancient capital of the Incas.
You will gain an insight into the fascinating and colourful culture of Peru as you travel to the Colca Canyon, to Puno, through the beautiful Sacred Valley and take an overnight trip on Lake Titicaca.
You will delve into the history of the Incas as you explore Cusco, the beautiful Sacred Valley, Ollantaytambo and the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu.

Themes

Cultural, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife

What travelers are saying

"Everything organised by Karen at Chimu Went as planned which we were very grateful for. The only drama was the tight scheduling of some of our flights and having to run to get to next gate on time. Latam airline did very well and all our luggage arrived on time . The cruise on OceanEndeavour was truly amazing; the ice, the wildlife and the professional enthusiastic crew made our experience very memorable. Thanks Chimu"

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18 days From$3,979

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11 Day Classic Peru with Nazca Lines

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3.7/5 Great

Group Tour

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Moderate

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Lake Titicaca, Lima, Machu Picchu, Nazca, Puno, Sacred Valley

Highlights

Light aircraft flight over Nazca & Palpa markings Visit the impressive Inca fortress of Ollantaytambo Discover the astonishing ancient citadel of Machu Picchu via the PeruRail Vistadome Train Excursion by boat to the fascinating Uros Floating Islands †Transfers are available for purchase for land only or on alternative flight dates

Themes

50 plus, Cultural

What travelers are saying

"We have loved Gate 1 and always sing their praises. We've been on 7 tours with another one booked for fall. We were supposed to leave for Ecuador this week, however the country is in a 60 day state of emergency with the escape of 2 infamous gang members. Tourists are advised to stay indoors and there is a daily curfew from 11pm-5am. (our flight was to land at 11:15pm). Our trip included stays in 2 of the main cities of unrest. There have been shootings, car bombings, hostage taking, closing of embassies, and other countries issuing do not travel warnings. Other tour companies have cancelled tours or offered refunds or rescheduling. Travel insurance does not cover wars or civil unrest, but we are clearly afraid to go there. Both we and our travel agent have reached out multiple times with our concerns and asked if we could reschedule or get some sort of credit. We continue to get the same reply either in person or via email...Gate 1 has your safety as our highest priority and we feel you are safe ("they are not targeting tourists") and your itinerary should not be impacted. What? Their highest priority is $ and not our safety. There is no way that's the tour we anticipated. We cancelled the trip and took a 90% penalty, loss of deposit, and $276 airline penalty. It's a LOT of money, but we would have been terrified, and it's not worth getting hurt or worse. Sorry, but it's not the company I want to do business with in the future."