ITINERARY
Day 1: Lima.
On arrival at Lima international airport you will be met by our representative and transferred to your Hotel.
Evening: Overnight in Lima.
Day 2: Flight Lima Cusco (11,150 ft).
Transfer to the airport to board your early morning flight to Cusco, the capital of the Incas.
On arrival at Cusco airport you will be met by our representative and transferred to your Hotel, located in the center of Cuzco.
Afternoon: you will have time to rest and adjust to the altitude. In the evening you will have your briefing meeting before start the Inca Trail.
Evening: Overnight in Cusco.
(B)
Day 3: Guided tour of Cusco and nearby Inca Ruins.
Afternoon: Your guide will pick you up from your hotel and show you the highlights of Cusco, the colonial cathedral, the great temple of Korikancha and the 4 impressive Inca ruins around Cusco, Sacsayhuaman, with its massive walls, Qenko, site of carved living rock, Puca Pucara, an Inca lodging Site & Tambo Machay, known as the Baths of the Inca.
Evening: Overnight in Cusco.
(B)
Day 4: Start Inca trail.
This morning you will start your unforgettable adventure in the Incas’ land. You will be picked up from your hotel to join your Inca trail group and driven to Chilca, the starting point of the Inca Trail where our native Quechua Porters will be waiting for us to start trekking the Inca trail; you will cross Urubamba River and hike through the eucalyptus groves, on the way you will have amazing views of the Vilcanota Mountain Range and the snow-capped peak Veronica, we will stop to have a view of Llaqtapata, a massive Inca complex of agricultural terrace and pass small native villages, finally we arrive at our first campsite near the indigenous community of Huayllabamba (hiking time: approx 6 hours).
(B, L, D)
Day 5: Warmiwañusca pass.
After an Andean dawn, you will start hiking through the dense forest while the trail begins to climb slowly; stop in Llulluchapampa (12,589.5 ft.), where your guide tells you the story of the name of this place. Now the trail climbs steeply towards our first highest pass, Warmiwañusca or known as well as the dead woman pass (13,776ft), from here you will have an impressive view of peaks and our route to Pacaymayo, our next camp site. Now we start to descend by a rock stepped trail, slowly and carefully, finally we arrive at our next campsite in Pacaymayo valley (hiking time: approx 7 hours).
(B, L, D)
Day 6: Wiñaywayna.
This morning, you will climb up for about one hour through an Inca stairway to Runkurakay ruins, a building which was used as a “Tambo” during Inca times a place to rest for couriers following the Royal Inca trail; the trail continues to climb toward Runkurakay pass (12,630 feet) having spectacular views of the snow peaks of the Pumasillo range; then you will descend gradually towards the Inca Complex of Sayaqmarka (11,772 feet); the trail starts descending and the forest forms a green tunnel along the way turning it into a fantasy walkway, beautiful orchids start to appear; it is so impressive how the Incas built these roads along the mountains and humid forest, then you will visit one of the most impressive Incas’ site, the archaeological center of Phuyupatamarka (11,722 feet), a strategic point with a beautiful view.
Finally, we camp near Wiñaywayna (8,829 feet), the most spectacular archaeological complex of the entire Trek (hiking time: approx 8 hours).
(B, L, D)
Day 7: Inti Punku Machu Picchu (hiking time: approx 2 ½ hours).
Very early morning wake up to make your way to Inti Punku (Sun gateway) from where you will have the most amazing picture of Machu Picchu, upon arrival you will have a guided tour of this impressive Inca city and learn about the history of this site, who lived here, how it was discovered in modern times and why the Spaniards never found it. You will have some insight into the various features of this sacred city and have free time to really enjoy yourself alone in this spectacularly located site, an unforgettable experience that will stay with you forever!
Afternoon: Train Machu Picchu – Cusco.
After lunch, you will board your Vista dome train back to Cusco.
On your arrival at Cusco train station you will be met by our representative and transferred to your Hotel.
Evening: Overnight in Cusco.
(B, L)
Day 8: Flight Cusco Lima.
Morning: transfer to the airport to board your flight to Lima.
On arrival at Lima airport you will be met by our representative and transferred to Miraflores from where you will start your afternoon tour of Lima.
Afternoon: Lima city tour.
We will drive you downtown into the city of the Kings; our English speaking guide will help you to get to know the Plaza de Armas, with the baroque cathedral, the Palacio de Gobierno (Governors Palace), the Archbishop's Palace with its big carved wooden balconies, and the convent of San Francisco, whose bright yellow facade covers a grisly secret. Underneath the convent lie extensive catacombs that served as the cemetery for the whole of Lima during the colonial period!
Evening flight back home
Transfer at any time to the airport to board your flight back home.
(B)
Price inclusive:
I. 1,120 US$ per person in double occupancy.
II. 1,290 US$ per person in single occupancy.
Tour price inclusions:
- English speaking tour guides.
- 24/7 Assistance during your entire trip in Peru.
- Four nights of accommodation in tourist standard Hotels with breakfasts and three nights in four season Tents (Kelty Quartz Tent/All season REI Cirque 3 ASL Tent).
- Half day guided tour of Cusco and the four nearby Inca ruins (Guide, entrance fee and transport).
- Four day Inca Trail hike to Machu Picchu including: Professional English speaking guide, pre-departure information meeting, four/all season tents, sleeping pad, duffel bag, first aid kit, oxygen tank, cooking equipment, ten meals during the trek, transfers, bus ticket Machu Picchu-Aguas Calientes, Vista dome train ticket Aguas Calientes-Cusco, cook, porter support (who carry all tents, cooking equipment and food), Inca trail and Machu Picchu entrance fees.
- Half day guided tour of Lima city (Guide, entrance fee, and transport).
- Plane Tickets Lima Cusco Lima.
- All airport/train station-Hotel transfers in Lima and Cusco.
- Confirmation of Domestic and International flights.
- English speaking tour guides.
Tour price does not include:
International air fares to Peru, airport taxes, meals other than those specified in your itinerary, sleeping bag (If you need sleeping bags please contact us) personal porter, personal expenses, personal insurance, and tips.
Selected Hotels (or similar):
Lima: La Castellana.
Cusco: Emperador Plaza.
If you wish to customize this tour or upgrade the accommodation please contact us
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