Getting From Machu Picchu To Lake Titicaca

There is much more to Peru than just Machu Picchu, but due to the size of the country and the distance away from home many tourists focus their trip around the world wonder. This is, of course, understandable but you need to be aware that there are so many other must see destinations if you want to get the most out of your time in the South American country.

Bear in mind that it can take some time to travel between each of them so that needs to be taken into consideration when making your itinerary. For example, some days there will only be one bus so make sure that you know what the schedules for transport are before leaving.

Machu Picchu

There's no doubt that the most important destination in Peru is Machu Picchu. This ancient citadel of the Incas has been named a world wonder and is the best place to get a feel for the architectural skill and prowess of the ancient civilization. Set on top of a mountain in lush high jungle, the location can be appreciated as much for the surrounding natural beauty as for the impressive archaeological site.

Unfortunately, Machu Picchu is not accessible by car. Your choices are to either take the train or to trek there. With advance booking, it's possible to do the 2-day Inca Trail which includes just one day of easy hiking. Other treks of varying lengths and difficulties are also options. If you cater in the time to get to the station, a trip on the train from Cusco tends to take around four hours from start to finish. What many people like to do is get into Machu Picchu early, and this is possible if you head to Aguas Calientes the night before and stay over night so that you can get the first bus in the morning.

The starting point for reaching Machu Picchu, by train or trek, is always Cusco. Always cater in a good few days to enjoy the ancient capital of the Inca empire. It offers a unique combination of Inca and colonial Spanish architecture with many sites to see.

Lake Titicaca

From Cusco, you can head to Puno, located on the shores of Lake Titicaca. This is a brilliant place to see native people going about their daily live, and it is the highest navigable lake on the globe. To get there, you can fly to Juliaca or take the bus. You can get services of tourist buses but you need to be aware that the trip will be significantly longer, although you do get a buffet lunch and stop at various sites. This service is now offered by Cruz del Sur, a luxury bus company, making it a really comfortable way to travel.

If you take the tourist bus service, you'll arrive in Puno in the evening and will overnight there. There's not much to see in Puno itself but, depending on how active you've been before this, you might want a day to regroup before heading to the lake itself. Trips on the lake will normally start early in the morning. The typical tour is two days and includes a night stay with a local family. Taking this tour will allow you some insight to how the people live although it is a bit touristy in feel. It is possible to enjoy less traveled areas if you are willing to take less commercial tours. Agencies tend to be used so that you can arrange a home stay, but you are able to get a boat to take out yourself.


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