Explore the Land of the Incas

7 Day Cuzco, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu & Lake Titicaca

Explore Peru and the amazing Andes mountains on this 7 day venture. First you will see the ancient capital of the Inca Empire, Cuzco. From Cuzco, you will venture out to the ruins of Sacsayhuaman and the Sacred Valley, where you will visit the unique Andean markets of Pisac. The tour continues by train to the highlight of the trip, Machu Picchu. You will have an entire day to explore the hidden ruins and learn about the history of the Lost City of the Incas. It does not end here. You will also take a short trip south of Cuzco to Puno (Lake Titicaca) and visit the floating islands of Uros. This Peru Venture is perfect for travelers of all ages seeking a vacation with a cultural adventure.

Trip Overview
Day 1:	Pickup from Cuzco airport and afternoon tour of nearby ancient ruins
Day 2:	Sacred Valley tour and visit to the Pisac Market
Day 3:	Early train to Machu Picchu
Day 4:	Day at leasure optional return to Machu Picchu; return train to Cuzco
Day 5:	Flight/bus/train to Lake Titicaca
Day 6:	Floating Islands of Uros tour
Day 7:	Transfer to Juliaca Airport; end of Venture Peru services

3 Star Price $1,290.00 per person
4 Star Price $1,490.00 per person
5 Star Price: Call Venture Peru for details

INCLUDES:

• 6 Nights Hotel accommodations
• Airline or bus tickets Cuzco/Puno
• Round trip train Cuzco/Machu Picchu
• All transfers
• All scheduled excursions with English-speaking guide services.
• All entrance fees
• Meals as specified in the itinerary
• Taxes

EXCLUDED:

• International airfare to and from Peru
• Airport taxes international (US $30) and Local (US $6)
• Tips and gratuity
• Travel Insurance
• Meals not specified in the itinerary

Itinerary

Day 1: CUZCO

Pickup at the Cuzco airport (or your hotel) where you will be met by our staff and driven to your selected hotel, where you are advised to rest to acclimatize to the altitude. After lunch your Cuzco adventure begins with a guided tour of the Plaza de Armas, the main cathedral, and the amazing Coricancha (the temple of the sun). The guided tour continues to the beautiful Incan sites of Sacsahuaman, (an impressive Incan military fortress overlooking Cuzco), Kenko (amphitheater with unique stone carvings), Tambo Machay, (fountains only used by Incan royalty) and the small fortress of Puca Pucara. Return to hotel. Various nightlife options available.

Day 2: SACRED VALLEY.

After breakfast you will take the amazing scenic drive through the famous Andes Mountains to the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Here you will visit Pisac with its beautiful ruins and its wonderful Andean market, following an included lunch, an excursion to the great fortress of Ollantaytambo is waiting. Evening return to hotel in Cuzco, however you will have free time to explore a little more about the city of Cuzco!

Day 3: MACHU PICCHU

Breakfast. At 5:30 am you will leave the hotel to take the 6:15 am train along the way you will be watching the sunrise over the magnificent Andes and following the Urubamba River. At 9:40 a.m., you will arrive at the Aguas Calientes Station; from there you will take a short bus ride to the awaited ruins of Machu Picchu. Once there, you will have a guided tour of the ruins and an included buffet lunch. After lunch you have the rest of the day to explore the ruins on your own. Return to Aguas Calientes to bath in the natural hot springs or dine in one of its numerous restaurants. Hotel stay in Aguas Calientes.

Day 4: MACHU PICCHU/CUZCO

Breakfast. Optional return visit to Machu Picchu. Go see the ruins at sunrise before other tourists arrive or climb the beautiful towering peak of Huayna Picchu to see the ruins from above and return to Cuzco.

Day 5: CUZCO/ SILLUSTANI /PUNO

After breakfast morning transfer by taxi to the airport. The flight to Lake Titicaca through the Andes Mountains is absolutely beautiful. Morning or early afternoon arrival to Juliaca airport. On the way to your selected hotel you will visit necropolis of Sillustani, 12,000 feet above sea level, the lagoon of Umayo and the fabulous “chullpas” or tombs in the shape of cylinders. . The rest of the day is free to adjust to the altitude and explore the unique city of Puno. Overnight stay in Puno.

Day 6: FLOATING ISLANDS OF UROS

Breakfast at hotel. Early morning pickup to go to the docks at Lake Titicaca. From the docks we will go by boat to visit the Floating Islands of Uros and see the famous Lake Titicaca (the world’s highest navigable lake). We will visit various floating islands made all natural of reeds from the lake, there are a total of about 30 islands. You can take short trips on the all reed boats from island to island and see the amazing life of the Aymara speaking Uros Indians. After visiting the floating islands we will move on to the Taquile Island to eat an included lunch. The island of Taquile is known for its good quality woven and alpaca goods. Evening return to your hotel in Puno.