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. 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: 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
5:
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 6:
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
7:
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. Hotel Garcilaso
Day 8: 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:
4 nights double accommodation in the hotels 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 Inca Trail
Backpacker Train: Aguas Calientes-Cusco
Porter for Inca Trail
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.
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