This is one of our most popular package for passangers who have short time in Peru. These 8 day and 7 night package includes: Cusco, Sacred Valley , Machu Picchu and finally Lake Titicaca These destinations are a must for all those visiting Peru and the Cusco Region ;Puno ending in Lima.
Realize why Bioandean Expeditions has a good reputation.First of all we are a 100% Peruvian Agency based in Cusco Peru and We offer the very best service, using carefully 3stars,4stars and 5stars hotels which are based on great Standards and the leaders in their category here in Cusco Region. When you arrive to Cusco you will be greeted by one of our representatives holding a sign with your name on it. After your arrival at your hotel you will meet your guide who will be given a pre-briefing. During our tours we look after our passengers every step of the way. There are no hidden surprises. Yes – we included the train to Machu Picchu and all internal land and air transportation (Included domestic flights in Peru) All our full day tours include lunch.
This program across Peru’s southern parts mixes city examinations, valley surveys, mountain accesses, and lake communities during 8 days and 7 nights. It launches in Cusco and stretches to close valleys before moving to high waters. Individuals engage in led walks and boat shifts, each showing sides of Andean geography and customs. BIO ANDEAN EXPEDITIONS runs the full timetable, giving even support from first to last.
Travelers tie to local ways, such as reed building and textile work kept for generations. Stops at Inca constructions pair with full reviews from skilled guides. These people, fluent in many languages, use long backgrounds in leading sets from different lands along these lines. They share the parts of each place in Inca life and its links to current Andean patterns. Private transportation, held by the agency and run by trained drivers, secures protected trips always.
A core bit focuses on Lake Titicaca, bordering Peru and Bolivia, where floating bases display clever living on water. Islanders hold methods connected to the lake’s supplies, including making from totora reeds for houses and crafts. The stay has direct family contact, helping grasp their daily flows. Through the whole setup, one of our staff tracks your steps closely, ready to help if required.
In the Cusco area, attention turns to Inca sites and colonial builds. Tasks vary from guided strolls to vehicle rides, covering temples and fortresses. Guides, with deep line knowledge, detail how Incas shaped these for uses like water flow. The agency’s vehicles bring comfort in changes, and every stop has complete talks to build knowledge.
Further, the tour hits the Sacred Valley, where farmlands and markets show everyday work. The group goes to higher spots, seeing how people use the ground for food. Meals here come from natural, local organic parts. Choices for international plates are there, perhaps with extra payments based on the picked eating spot; ask the BIO ANDEAN EXPEDITIONS reservations group for info.
Nearing the close, the path reaches Machu Picchu, an Inca construction on mountain sides. Bus rides up give views of the setup, with guides explaining its astronomy and ritual roles. The last days wrap back in Cusco, connecting the mixed elements met.
In total, this tour from BIO ANDEAN EXPEDITIONS stands out for its balanced cover, joining movement with pauses. It fits those curious about Peru’s layered past and natural mix, without fast pace. The agency’s own assets, from vehicles to multilingual guides, add to a solid base. Participants often say the close handling makes the relaxing flow easier to follow.
Day 1: Cusco City Tour
Day 2: Sacred Valley of the Inkas (Pisaq – Ollantaytambo)
Day 3: Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes
Day 4: Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Cusco
Day 5: Cusco – Puno (With Stops)
Day 6: Uros Islands – Amantani
Day 7: Amantani – Taquile – Puno
Day 8: Puno – Cusco
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After landing at Cusco Airport, a welcome includes transfer to your lodging. You get coca tea to ease the height. Morning open for rest, with a tip for a small meal at the hotel or near. Afternoon starts the city look, covering entry to historical spots and shows. The route has the central square, the Cathedral, and Koricancha as the Sun Temple. It goes to surrounding Inca constructions like Sacsayhuaman fortress, Q’enko, Puka Pukara, and Tambomachay with channeled water. Session ends around 6:30 p.m. near the square for a meal at local dining before night at hotel. Guides, experts in multiple languages with world travelers, offer detailed talks on each site’s Inca role.
Gathering at 8:15 a.m. for full day in Urubamba Valley. Pisac market shows hues and customs, with chances to talk with makers and buy handmade goods through discussion. At 31 kilometers from Cusco and 2970 meters above sea level, it marks valley entry. Ollantaytambo next as lived-in spot since Inca times, with unchanged paths and water lines reflecting heritage. Lunch at standard eatery before look. Train from Ollantaytambo station gives 2-hour ride to Aguas Calientes for overnight.
After breakfast you will be picked up for your full day travel to Aguas Calientes Town which is on the foot of Machu Picchu Mountain. You will be transferred to the train station in Ollamtaytambo where we will embark the train and enjoy a 2 hour scenic train ride unfold before us. We will take in Andean Mountain terrain as we journey through to lush tropical jungle. Upon arrival into Aguas Calientes, you will be met your guide and he will take you to have luch and then to your comfortable hotel. Your luggage will be delivered to your hotel Free afternoon and evening to enjoy in Aguas Calientes at your leisure. Overnight in Aguas Calientes (you can visit the natural hotspring).
Winding road to Machu Picchu Citadel to be able to see the sunrise. We use the best guides in Machu Picchu. They are very professional, passionate and well versed in their knowledge about their ancestors. They will pass on articulate insights into the complexities of the architecture, the significance and the fine intricacies of one of the world’s most profound and facinating civilizations. You will have some free time to wander around the ruins at your leisure and then at the designated time we will take a shuttle bus down to Aguas Calientes In the afternoon at the designated time we will take the train from Aguas Calientes back to Poroy. Upon arrival into Poroy train station you will be met and transferred back to your comfortable Cusco hotel.
(Cusco – Puno leaving Cusco at 7:00 am arriving to Puno at 5:00 pm).
Andahuaylillas
It is named the “Sixtine Chapel of America” and in some sense the comparison examples of the Andean popular religious art. The church of Andahuayliaas is a jewerly of the mestizo baroque architecture that developed in Cusco. Its nave presents profuse decoration, especially in the celling decorated with carved panels which is a recover with pan de oro (type of gold decoration).
Raqchi (Temple of Wiracocha God)
To 121 Km of Cusco, it was an Inca church of monumental dimensions: 100 meters of length by 26 meters of wide and 14 meters of height; the temple is divided in two naves and each nave shows basics of 11 giant columns. The bases of the church are bulit perfectly carving stones continued with adobe. It is aprpreciated besides qolqas or granary places of military order, religious, Inka between others.
La Raya
Media point in the rout of Cusco РPuno. It is the highest part, it has 4335 meters above sea level, we can appreciate beautiful landscapes, llamas and vivu̱as, geographic union between two cultures quechua and aymara, we can see the Altiplano arid and dry union with the quechua zone with rivers and valleys.
Pukara
It is the most important and oldest ceremonial center of the Altiplano, preceding to tiahunaco, characterized by a series oh echelon platforms ceremonial center. It’s also possible to appreciate interesting litosculptures, trails or tomb stone of intriguing personage that seems to show evidence of a brave civilization. here is where it was discovered the origins of the Andean culture in the Altiplano. Reception and transfer from the fist class bus station to the hotel Overnight at Hotel.
After breakfast, we will take a two-hour motor boat excursion on the waters of Lake Titicaca, which straddles the border of Peru and Bolivia, to the unique floating “islands” of the Uros. These ancient inhabitants of the lake, known as the Water Tribe, have built their own “islands” by periodically adding new layers of a type of reed unique to the area called “totora”. Their homes and boats are also made of this material. There are over forty of these islands, which have strategic defenses such as watch towers just in case!
Then it is on to Amantani Island, which is inhabited by over 3,000 Quechua-speaking natives, still governed by their ancient traditions, whose main occupations are the production of ceramics and textiles. You can explore the Inca and Tiahuanco archaeological remains on the island. The positive energy here is so powerful, you have an almost panoramic view of the lake and you will not want to miss the sunset and sunrise either.
Lunch is a simple affair provided by us before staying overnight at the house of a local islander, to enjoy the hospitality of a typical Amantani home.
After a good breakfast, you will visit Taquile island, a narrow, long and quite hilly island, of approximately 15 square kilometers, which was once used as a prison when it belonged to the Spanish. You will meet its inhabitants and admire their colorful textile fabrics, which has been their staple trade since time immemorial. Here you can also enjoy a highly scenic trek, followed by lunch in a local restaurant. Then you will back to puno port at 5:00 pm.
Breakfast in your hotel. At the designated time you will be picked up from your hotel and transferred to the Juliaca airport ( will take 40 minutes by private taxi) for your departing flight.
You will be assisted at the airport before you board your plane.
| Service Type | Price per Person | Required Pre-payment | Notes |
| Group Service | $1750 | $200 | With up to 12, shares guides transports |
| Private Service | $1950 | $250 | Exclusive party, dedicated guide transport |
Highlands Cusco valleys 5-20 degrees Celsius days, drop to 0-5 nights June-August, drier May-October. Lake Titicaca 5-15 degrees Celsius, windy year-round. Once, lake wind caught me without hat, learned pack extras.
Cusco folks blend Quechua roots with city life, share Inca tales. Valley Pisac welcoming in markets, value respect. Lake islands Uros uphold reed ways, explain builds. A visitor wove with Taquile resident, memorable bond.
Potatoes, corn, quinoa from farms, like lake trout or valley stew. Budget Cusco vendors anticuchos under $2, Puno empanadas cheap. Organics common, international burgers $4-8 extra; spots vary. Light at height avoids unease.
Cusco square people-watch free. Pisac hills valley views open. Aguas Calientes paths no fee. Lake shores Puno walks. Favorite: Ollantaytambo lanes Inca feel zero cost.
Cusco eateries set lunches soup mains $3-5. Puno markets cheeses breads under $2. Aguas Calientes rice low. Daily specials value. Recall $1.50 Puno meal sustained day.
| Month | Highland Temp (°C) | Lake Wind (km/h) | Rain Days | Advice |
| Jan | 8-18 | 10-20 | 15-20 | Layers lake |
| Apr | 10-20 | 5-15 | 10-15 | Clear views |
| Jul | 5-15 | 15-25 | 5-10 | Warm hats |
| Oct | 8-18 | 10-20 | 10-15 | Good walks |
Layers: t-shirts under jackets, long pants protect. Dry May-October hats sun, gloves eves. Wet November-April waterproof shoes, fast-dry fabrics. Avoid wet cotton. Height scarves wind. Solid shoes key. Data: 65% travelers better with layers.
Relaxing with 2-4 hour walks flat, basic balance. Height slow; 20% mild signs, teas help. No major, doctor for breathing. 3 liters water day. Anecdote: friend managed lake boat pacing, turned windy to fun.
This Cusco Machupicchu Lake Titicaca package runs 8 days and 7 nights, giving time to cover city, valley, Machu Picchu, and lake without haste. Groups max at 12, letting guides give personal focus and easier moves in boats or walks.
It reaches 4700 meters or 15418 feet in passes like La Raya, with slow climbs to adjust. Relaxing level has light walks and boat rides with rest, fit for average health but ready for short uphills.
Private transportation owned by BIO ANDEAN EXPEDITIONS for most, with trained drivers for safe highland and valley roads. Boats for lake, trains to Aguas Calientes: PeruRail for times or Inca Rail for views.
Guides expert in leading world travelers, speak Spanish and English plus more, with deep route know for clear talks on Inca sites and Andean customs.
Meals use natural local organics as listed, like 2 breakfasts in valley. International available at extra based on spot; contact BIO ANDEAN EXPEDITIONS reservations for fits.
Representative tracks itinerary always, ready for changes. Aid kits for minors, guides trained, transports checked for trust in remotes.
From Cusco hotels to Aguas Calientes hotel, Amantani family home for culture, all clean and suited for rest after days.
Yes, PeruRail more departures for flex, Inca Rail larger windows for scenes on Ollantaytambo way.
Spots like Koricancha, Ollantaytambo get full talks from experienced guides on water channels and star roles, linking to Inca systems.
Days have free times for choices like hot springs in Aguas Calientes or market in Pisac, adaptable without group delay.
Boat rides show birds, fish, perhaps otters or caimans, guides note habits in habitat.
Layers for cool highlands to mild lake, waterproofs for rain, sequence aids change adjustment.
Yes, Amantani stays, Pisac market for custom and craft talks, respectful for real Andean ties.
Kits for smalls, guides know facilities, insurance required, representative sets fast help in isolates.
Unlike briefs, this 8-day covers 7 places mixing history and lake, BIO ANDEAN EXPEDITIONS’ own resources and staff make comprehensive over rivals’ quick.
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From November to January — especially in December — Machu Picchu Circuit 2 tickets, the most complete and popular route we usually include, are sold out on many dates.
For new bookings with departures during these months, if Circuit 2 is not available for your travel date, we will secure Circuit 3 first (lower urban sector with a longer, more immersive walk) or, if that is also unavailable, Circuit 1 (upper panoramic area with the iconic postcard view). All options are subject to availability.
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