Day
1: Arrival in Lima, reception and transfer to
your hotel. Hotel Leon de Oro www.leondeoroperu.com
Day
2: CUSCO
Transfer from your hotel to the airport for your flight to Cuzco.
Upon arrival in Cuzco, we will meet you at the airport and transfer
you to your hotel. Afternoon guided city tour of the four ruins
nearby; the Sacsayhuaman Fortress overlooking the city of Cuzco,
a pre Inca architectural masterpiece; Kenko, a rock sanctuary
whose main attraction is the monolithic altar representing a
puma, the red Fortress of Puca-Pucara and Tambomachay, a beautiful
fountain fed by a spring forming a series of basins continue
to the city of Cuzco; the Main Square, the Cathedral and the
Koricancha or Temple of the Sun. Hotel Garcilaso www.hotelesgarcilaso.com
Day
3: SACRED VALLEY TOUR
After breakfast, we will pick you up for a full day tour of
the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Visit the village of Pisac,
founded during colonial times and set at the foot of a hill
crowned by the remains of an Inca city. On Sundays, Tuesdays
and Thursdays, in the main square, Indians barter their products
and artisans from all over the area sell their woven alpaca
wool blankets and ponchos, engraved gourds, antique reproductions,
jewelry, etc. On Sundays it is also the meeting place for mayors
from all the villages in the region, dressed in their traditional
costumes to attend morning mass. After lunch, we will visit
Ollantaytambo, the only Inca town which was not overthrown by
the conquistadores, and explore the ruins which tower above
it. Our last stop is the small town of Chinchero and there unique
market. Hotel Garcilaso
Day
4: CUSCO-OCONGATE-TINKI
After breakfast we WILL take our bus that leads us to the village
Tinki (3800m). From there we will start our trek that will last
7 hours. We will be going through many towns like Ccatca and
Ocongate whose principal activity are the agriculture and the
grazing of the animals. In the afternoon you’ll have free
time to walk by the village. We will make camp at this location.
Day
5: TINKI UPIS
After breakfast, we start to get used to the altitude. On the
way, we will see the typical settlers and a variety of Llamas
and Alpacas. In the afternoon, we can relax in the thermal baths
in town. Dinner will be served at the campsite located on the
foot of Ausangate (6385m).
Day
6: UPIS-PASO de ARAPA-PUCACOCHA
After breakfast, we start the ascent to Paso de Arapa (4750m).
We will arrive in about one hour and half approximately. On
the way we’ll see some birds. Continuing with our long
walk we arrive at Pucacocha area (4600m) where we will camp
and also we will have a marvelous view of the back of Ausangate
and if we are lucky we can see small avalanches of snow.
Day
7: PUCACOCHA-PASO PALOMANI-HUCHUY FINAYA
After a good breakfast in the morning, we will begin what is
considered the most difficult day because we will have to hike
2 tops. The first named Apacheta (4800m). Then we will descend
to Ausangate Lake (4637m). In the afternoon we will go to the
Col Palomani (5200m) where we will see a special show in appreciation
of the Apus.
Finally we will descend to our camp at the foot of the Santa
Catalina and Ausangate mountains.
Day
8: HUCHUY FINAYA-COL de Q’AMPA-PACHASPATA
After breakfast, we will start the longest day as far distance.
We will be going through the Qampa Valley and have a spectacular
view of the different snow capped mountains of the Vilcanota
range. On the way, we will also see herds of Llama, Alpaca,
farm lands, and Andean rodents called Vizcacha that are confused
among the rocks in which they inhabit. In the afternoon we will
arrive at the top Qampa (5100m) and 45 minutes later we’ll
arrive at our campsite in Pachaspata (4650m).
Day
9: PACHASPATA-PACCHANTA
The same as the other days, we will see beautiful landscapes
and three lakes on the way, “Uchuyotorongococha, Hatunotorongococha
and Azulcocha”. Each one has a different color and with
a special significance. Toward midday, we will arrive to the
town Pacchanta (4250) where we will be able to rest and relax
in the thermal baths with a spectacular view of the Ausangate
and you might say "I made that snow capped tour".
Day
10: PACCHANTA-TINKI-CUSCO
We will take the road that leads us to the village Tinki, where
our return bus to Cusco will be waiting for us. Lunch in the
route and we will see towns that have specials costumes and
traditions. Upon arrival in Cusco, we will drop you off at your
hotel. Hotel Garcilaso
Day 11: transfer
to the airport for your return flight to Lima and then home.
Total cost per person: Based on a minimum of
2 persons in 3* basic hotels (Contact
Us For Details)
Total cost per person 3* standard: (Contact
Us For Details)
1. Lima Hotel-Hotel Faraona www.faraonagrandhotel.com
2. Cusco Hotel-Hotel Ruinas www.hotelruinas.com
Total cost per person 4* standard: (Contact
Us For Details)
1. Lima Hotel-Hotel LaHacienda www.bwlahacienda.com
2. Cusco Hotel-Hotel Novotel www.novotel.com
Total cost per person 5 * standard: (Contact
Us For Details)
1. Lima Hotel-Hotel Las Americas www.hoteleslasamericas.com
2. Cusco Hotel-Hotel Libertador www.libertador.com.pe
Total cost per person 5* luxury: (Contact
Us For Details)
1. Lima Hotel-Miraflores Park Hotel www.mira-park.com
2. Cusco Hotel-Hotel Monasterio www.monasterio.orient-express.com
NOTE: Prices are subject to change based on current
Hotel and airfare rates. Please ask your sale ejecutive for
details.
OUR PRICE INCLUDES:
5 nights double accommodation in the hotels and hostels listed
above
Transfers, tours and excursions as per itinerary based in pool
service with English speaking guides.
Flight: Lima-Cusco-Lima
Ground transport to the start of the trek
Cook and equipment
Meals as listed in the itinerary with a vegetarian option
Camping equipment(double tents, restaurant tent, kitchen tent,
toilet tent, camping tables and chairs, mattress, etc.)
Porters
Horses and llamas (for camping equipment only)
Emergency horse
Oxygen cylinder
First aid equipment
All entrance fees.
OUR
PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE:
International air tickets to South America and associated taxes.
Meals not specified on the itinerary.
All domestic flights require a US$5.00 charge (airport tax),
payable at the airport.
Personal expenses such as telephone bills, laundry expenses,
alcoholic and bottled beverages, etc.
Insurance against theft, loss, illness and/or accident.
Sleeping Bag
