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-MOLLEPATA-SORAYPAMPA
Early in the morning after a breakfast we leave Cusco by private
bus towards Mollepata village (2900m). On the way, we will see
the impressive pampas of Anta with its abundant Andean farm
lands. Then we will descend to the Limatambo Valley and then
arrive at the village Mollepata where we will start our trek.
After a few hours of walking, we will arrive at the village
Silcacancha to have lunch. In the afternoon, we will continue
walking, arriving at Soraypampa, at the foot of Salkantay where
we will set up camp for the evening.
Day
5: SORAYPAMPA-ARRAYANNIYUC
After a breakfast, we begin the longest day of our long walk,
going around the left side of the Humantay Glacier. Later, we
will ascend to the highest site of our tour at an altitude of
4650 meters. From there we can see the snow capped Salkantay.
After that, we will descend towards Huayrac (3800m) where we
will see a change of steep nature. Finally in the afternoon
we will arrive at our camp site in Arrayanniyuc(3600m).
Day
6: ARRAYANNIYUC-HUINAYPOCCO-AOBAMBA (La PLAYA)
In the morning after a breakfast, we begin the long walk with
a descent to the inter Andean sub - tropical humid forests.
We will see a flora variety like orchids, then we will arrive
at Huinaypocco(2750) where we will see the activity of the people.
We will continue walking in the same direction of the Santa
Teresa river until arriving at Aobamba(2450m), our camp site.
Day
7: AOBAMBA-LLAQTAPATA-HIDRO ELECTRIC STATION-AGUAS CALIENTES
In the morning after a breakfast, we ascend to the archaeological
site of Llactapata (2950m) where we will be able to see the
Machu Picchu Mountain. We will then descend to the hydro-electric
station (2000m) where we will take the local train at 4:00 pm
to Aguas Calientes and spend the evening in a local hostel.
Day
8: AGUAS CALIENTES-MACHU PICCHU-CUSCO
Machu Picchu was discovered by the studious North American Hiram
Bingham in 1911. The archaeologists consider that it was built
in the middle of 15th century. To Hiram Bingham this secret
city was devoted to the virgins of the sun (chosen women) at
the Incas service.
Depart early at 06:30 for Machu Picchu citadel. After a 2 hour
tour, you will have time to explore the ruins on your own before
retuning to Aguas Calientes to have lunch with the group. At
about 4pm, you will take the return train to Cusco and then
transfer to your hotel. Hotel Garcilaso
Day 9: 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 an 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: 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)
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
