Day
1: Arrival in Lima, reception and transfer to
your hotel.
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.
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.
Day
4: CUSCO-CACHORA-CHIQUISKA
Early in the morning we leave Cusco and head north passing the
snow-capped Salkantay (6264m) and Humantay (5217m) mountains.
We will then descend to the Limatambo Valley and through Curahuasi,
known for its anis tea farming. After walking approximately
4 hours we arrive at the town Cachora (2850m) where we meet
with our porters and start our journey. After two hours of walking
we arrive to the Capuliyoc Viewpoint (2800m) where we will see
the amazing Apurimac Canyon and snow-capped mountains in all
directions. We will finally descend approximately 3 hours to
our first camp at Chiquiska (1800m).
Day
5: CHIQUISKA-SANTA ROSA-CHOQUEQUIRAO
After a breakfast we will trek to the Choquequirao Bridge which
is1550 meters above the Apurimac River and is also a natural
division between the departments of Apurimac and Cusco. From
this bridge we walk hard until arriving to the archaeological
site Choquequirao (3035m) passing the village of Santa Rosa
(2500m) where we will take a typical beverage called “cambray”.
at the end of the day we have dinner and camp in the shadow
of Choquequirao.
Day
6: CHOQUEQUIRAO-SAN IGNACIO-CARMEN
Early in the morning after a breakfast we begin a dizzy descend
to the San Ignacio site, having an impressive view of the Apurimac
Canyon surrounded by sub-tropical vegetation. In the afternoon
we will arrive at our camp site in Carmen.
Day
7: CARMEN-HACIENDA TAMBOBAMBA-HUANIPACA
After a breakfast we continue our adventure and close to our
camp site is located the ranch Tambobamba that in the colonial
epoch was inhabited by the Spanish landowners and worked by
many slaves. In the actuality this area offers a great agricultural
and ranching production. Continuing we arrive at our final campsite,
Huanipaca (3150m).
Day
8: HUANIPACA-CUSCO
In the morning we say good bye to our porters then we take the
bus to the thermal waters of Conoc where we will take a good
rest. After lunch, we continue the route by bus to Cusco and
your hotel. You will have a briefing in the evening for the
Inca Trail. Gets some rest, you WILL need it.
Day 9: THE ROYAL INCA TRAIL
After an early morning breakfast, you will be transferred to
Ollantaytambo by bus, where we will meet the Quechua porters
and have an opportunity to eat breakfast and buy a walking stick
for your trek. Crossing over the turbulent Vilcanota River,
with magnificent views of Nevada Veronica (5,900m/19,000ft)
we will continue the trek admiring the Llactapata archaeological
site, and stopping at the Huayllabamba River for lunch. We will
visit the archaeological sites of Patallacta, Qente, and the
valley of Cusichaca. Today the hike will last about 7 hours.
Day
10:
Today is the most demanding days of the trip as we gain a lot
of altitude. We will see outstanding views east to the Huayanay
peaks and west into the Vilcabamba Range. After breakfast, we
will climb up through the first pass at 4,200 m/13,750 feet
at Warmiwanusqa (dead woman’s pass). We will pass 3 ecological
areas such as the Yunga, Quechua and Puna. We will climb 1000
meters in 5 hours. Arriving at our camp, we will have lunch
and dinner near Pacaymayu.
Day 11:
After breakfast, we will trek down through the valley of Pacaymayu
to the famous archaeological sites of Runquraqay and continue
to the second pass and the site of Sayaqmarka ("Town in
a Steep Place") and explore the Sayaqmarka ruins. The Inca
Trail in this section is a white granite roadway, traversing
a thickly forested mountainside. We will then descend to the
magnificent archaeological site of Phuyupatamarka ("Cloud
Level Town") and have lunch. We will then begin the decent
to Winaywayna where a visit of the ruins, have dinner, and camp
nears the ruins.
Day
12:
Early morning wake up at 4:30 a.m. for breakfast and to begin
the trek to be the first at the archaeological site of Machu
Picchu for the sunrise. We will descend rapidly from cloud forest
into high jungle habitat. Orchids and hummingbirds are commonly
seen along this spectacular section of the trail high above
the river. We will arrive at Intipunko "Gate of the Sun"
to observe the sunrise over Machu Picchu from an elevated vantage
point. We continue down to the royal road and at last the "Lost
City of the Incas". Upon arrival in Machu Picchu, we will
walk down to the entrance gate to drop off our packs. We will
the begin a guided tour of the timeless citadel, visiting the
Main Plaza, the Royal Quarters, the Temple of Three Windows,
the Circular Tower and the Sacred Sun Dial and Burial Grounds.
After the guided tour, we can enjoy an afternoon of self-exploration
and discovery. In the afternoon, we will take the train back
to Cuzco and your hotel.
Day 13: 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
Backpacker Train: Cusco-Aguas Calientes-Cusco
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) Choquequirao
only
Emergency horse- Choquequirao only
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
