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DAY 3: SACRED VALLEY
Out of Cusco early to go to Pisac ruins on the route
will make a stop at the lookout watch the Taray where
impressive Sacred Valley of the Incas, finally arrive at
Pisaq where we´ll visit the archaeological group and its
market. Lunch en route, before continuing to
Ollantaytambo where we will visit the impressive
archaeological group and its terraces. Return to Cusco
visiting to the town of Chinchero, rich in culture
and archeology also in this place we`ll can see how the
people dye and weave garments.
INCLUDED:
Tourist Transport
Tourist ticket
Official Visitors Guide
Lunch buffet in Urubamba
DAY 4: TIPON / PIKILLAQTA /
ANDAHUAYLILLAS
Early departure from Cusco to visit the first archaeological
center in Tipón belonging to the Inca culture it
still has the beautiful water channels and terraces still in
use, and Pikillacta considered one of the best
urbanised archaeological sites its straight streets and
buildings are impressive. A visit to the sixtine chapel of
the americas, the church in Andahuaylillas a piece of
invaluable art decorated with frescos dated from the
colonial era. This chapel displays an extraordinary gold
filled decoration. Return to Cusco in the afternoon.
INCLUDED:
Tourist transportation
Entrance fees to the mentioned places
Official tour guide
Snacks
DAY 5: MARAS / MORAY / SALINERAS
During the trip we’ll enjoy beautiful landscapes and
colorful villages, we´ll pass for Maras its a town
then we´ll continue to the archaeological complex of
Moray and the salt mines. Moray is a formidable
archaeological complex composed of experimental platforms
and huge terraces, an inca agricultural laboratory in which
our ancestors experienced and succeeded in hardening off
several products and studying results.
Agriculture was their main activity and their basic economic
development.
INCLUDED:
Tourist Transportation
Entrance fees to the mentioned sites
Official tour guide
Lunch in Urubamba
DAY 6: CUSCO / KM. 82 / WAYLLABAMBA (INKA TRAIL)
 Pick
up from your hotel at 07:00AM hours in our private bus to
head afterwards to Piskacucho (2,700 m.a.s.l.) well known
community as the Km.82 where the rails from Cusco to
Machupicchu cross. Starting our hike from this point we’ll
cross the bridge and walk along the left Urubamba river
banks that flow Northwest of the Sacred Valley. After
passing by some flat terraces we’ll arrive to Miskay (2,800
m.a.s.l.), then we’ll climb to get to the Inca city of
Patallacta (2,750 m.a.s.l.) then we’ll continue along the
valley created by the Kusichaca river, climbing gradually
until we reach our first campsite in Wayllabamba (3,000
m.a.s.l.), from where we will see the most espectacular
views of the Vilcanota river on the opposite side of the
Urubamba river and the impressive Verónica whitepeak (5,832
m.a.s.l.) on sight. Place where the diversity of flora and
fauna found cannot be calculated.
DAY 7: HUAYLLABAMBA / WARMIWAÑUSCA
/ PACAYMAYU
(INKA TRAIL)
 Today
we’ll get up at 06:00 hours, after enjoying our breakfast
we’ll start the hardest part of the day, this one consists
in a narrow and steep climb (9 Kms.). Along this climb the
landscape changes to a very high and dry area with little
vegetation. When we reach the mountain pass Warmihuañusca
pass known as (the dead woman’s pass) we will observe
domesticated llamas and alpacas grazing in the ichu, one of
the few plants that grow at this altitude. We’ll also hike
through a forest area inhabited by different kina of animals
such as andean bear or bear with glasses and sparrows. Our
advice is that for this day you take candy, chocolates and
coca leaves so you’ll have the sugar level high to avoid
altitude sickness. Inmediately after the pass we’ll descend
towards the Pacaymayu valley (3,600 msnm), where we will
camp after a 6 hours excursión.
DAY 8: PACAYMAYU / CHAQUICOHA /
WIÑAYHUAYNA
(INKA TRAIL)
 This
is the most interesting and impressive day of the trek, due
to the number of archaeological sites we’ll visit and have
more information from our guide. From Pacaymayu we’ll climb
to the second pass, the Runkurakay pass (3,970 msnm). At mid
morning we’ll be visiting the archaeological complex of the
same name this site is located at 3,800 m.a.s.l. and
consists in a small oval structure that was created as a
watch tower. Then we will descend towards Yanacocha (black
lagoon) and we’ll penetrate the cloud forest to arrive to
Sayacmarca (3,624 msnm). This a beautiful complex build in a
semicircular construction with several levels, narrow
streets and liturgic fountains, patios and irrigation
channels. Continuing on an easy will reach the third pass of
Phuyupatamarca (3,700 msnm). Along our hike we’ll appreciate
the magnitude of the ancient art of the incas and observe
the stones that fill the ravine in perfect order. We’ll
continue our hike through an inca tunnel to reach the
mentioned pass. This is one of the most complete and well
preserved archaeological sites we’ll find in the highest
point of the mountain. Phuyupatamarca means “Nube sobre la
Ciudad” “The cloud over the city” where we will appreciate a
sofisticated compound of water fountains with solid
foundations and impressive views of the Urubamba river along
which we’ll continue climbing towards Wiñayhuayna (2,700
msnm). At this place we will find a restaurant a counter and
rooms with private bathrooms and hot water. 5 minutes from
the campsite is the archaeological site of Wiñayhuayna
consisting of an agricultural center with several terraces.
DAY 9: WIÑAYHUAYNA / MACHU
PICCHU / CUSCO
(INKA TRAIL)
 This
day we’ll wake up early to leave Wiñayhuayna at 4:00 am. At
the proper time we’ll ascend to the Inti Punku or Sun Gate.
The excursión will take us about an hour long to reach the
flat stoned inca sidewalk just on the border of the cliffs
from where we’ll see the dawn over the Machupicchu citadel.
From the Inti Punku we’ll descend to MachuPicchu in 40
minutes and then head to the control post were we can store
our equipment, inmediately we’ll head to the inca city where
we will have a two hours guided tour. Afterwards you’ll have
free time to walk around the city or climb the Huaynapicchu
mountain from where you’ll have espectacular views of the
valley, mountains and the city itself or maybe visit the
temple of the moon and the fabulous inca bridge. At noon
we’ll descend towards Aguas Calientes village where you can
visit the thermal springs and relax after walking for four
days. Return to Ollantaytambo town, here our private
transport will be waiting for us for bring us back to Cusco
in less time.
INCLUDED:
Pick up from your hotel in our private bus heading to Km. 82
(Start of the trail)
Entrance tickets for Inca Trail and Machu Picchu
Professional guide
Cook
Porters (ONLY for carrying tents, food supplies and kitchen
equipment)
All camp equipment
Meals 3 breakfast / 3 lunch / 3 dinner
Return train tickets from Aguas Calientes to Cusco
Oxygen
First-aid- kit
NOT INCLUDED:
Last day lunch and dinner. After visiting Machupicchu you’ll
have time free to enjoy the remains and can select having
lunch in Machupicchu or in Aguas Calientes.
Arrival to
Cusco is approximately at 20:30 hours.
You can relax while you wait the train. The entrance feet
its not included
Sleeping bag
YOU HAVE TO BRING:
Warm cloting
Rain jacket or plastic poncho
Treking shoes
Sleeping bag
Camera, batteries
Hat, sunscreen, repelent, sunglasses
Candy, chocolates, cookies
Water and water purifying pills (Micropur)
Small towel
Swimsuit ( if you want to go to the hot springs in Aguas
Calientes)
Original passport
Walking sticks (with rubber end)
OPTIONAL SERVICES:
Extra porter to carry personal equipment (US$90.00 for 4
days) 01 porter can carry up to 18 kilos (39,6 lbs.), and
can be hired by two people.
One extra night in Aguas Calientes can be booked at an
adittional cost depending the hotel selected.
If you wish to visit Machu Picchu again the next day you’ll
have to pay for another entrance ticket.
Vistadome wagon service (first class) instead of the
backpacker wagon (tourist service) has an adittional cost.
Sleeping bag.
DAY 10: CUSCO / PUNO
 Transfer
on a private transportation to Puno, the trip would last 8
hours, we’ll make several stops on route visiting, Raqchi,
La Raya and Pucara.
Arrival at Puno, transfer to the hotel. Overnight.
INCLUDED:
Tourist Transport
Revenue to places mentioned
Official Visitors Guide
Lunch at Sicuani
Transfer to the hotel in Puno
DAY 11: PUNO / UROS / AMANTANI
 We
will pick you up approximately 07:40am. And transfer you to
Puno’s harbor. We’ll be departing on a boat at 08:30am.
towards the Uros islands were we’ll appreciate the Lake
Titicaca National Reserve an excellent place to observe wild
animals in their natural environment. Of the total of 30
floating islands we’ll visit two that are assembled with
totora a local water plant. After a nice ride we’ll navigate
to the Island of the same name Amantani to which we’ll
arrive after three hours, approximately at 13:00 once we
arrive the group will be divided into small groups to settle
in the local family houses where we’ll stay for the night
and enjoy our lodge, lunch, dinner and breakfast on the next
morning. Approximately at 15:00 hours we’ll walk climbing
towards the mountain top (4,150meters) to visit the
Pachatata Temple (Temple of the After), The music and the
meals are prepared in a typical fashion by the designated
families.
DAY 12: AMANTANI / TAQUILE / PUNO /
AREQUIPA
 Departing
from the Amantani Island at 09:00 am, towards the Taquile
Island we’ll have a boat ride for about one hour. In this
Island are the best knitters of ancient Perú. In this place
you will appreciate an intact Inca community as it was in
the past centuries, we’ll walk to the higher area of the
Island for around 30 minutes to arrive to the center of the
Island where we’ll stay for 3 hours and learn something more
about this impressive place and have lunch, afterwards we’ll
go back down on a 500 steps stairs.
We will be departing at 13:00 hours to arrive to the Puno’s
harbor at 16:00 hours.
Transfer to the city of Arequipa in tourist transport, the
journey will last about 5 hours apprx. Arrival at Arequipa.
Transfer to your hotel. Overnight.
INCLUDED:
Transfers hotel /harbor/ hotel
Professional guide
Entrante fees to Uros, Amantani and Taquile
03 meals in Amantani
01 night lodge in a family house in Amantani
Lunch in Taquile
Motor Boat Puno / Islas / Puno
Hotel in Arequipa
DAY 13: CITY TOUR AND COUNTRYSIDE /
MUMMY JUANITA
 Visit
to the Santa Catalina monastery, Cathedral, Main Square,
Yanahuara colonial district, church and viewpoint, Carmen
Alto viewpoint, countryside and Misti volcano, Chachani,
and Pichu Pichu, Typical Pre-inca terraces still been
cultivated, the Chilina valley, Sabandia mill, and the
Paucarpata neighbourhood.
In the afternoon we will visit the museum Andean shrines,
there is a special camera frozen in the Lady of Ampato or
Mummy Juanita remarkably preserved, there may see a video of
how it was and where he was discovered and rituals that were
developed, The visit is guided. Transfer to the hotel.
Overnight.
INCLUDED:
Tourist Transportation
Entrance tickets
Official tour guide
Hotel accommodation
DAY 14: AREQUIPA / NAZCA
 Our
trip will continue in a tourist transportation to the city
of Nazca, where we will perform a flight in light aircrafts
over the Nazca lines to appreciate from the sky the gigantic
lines engraved on the sand. Overnight.
INCLUDED:
Tourist Transportation
Overflight to the Nazca lines
Instructor
Boarding pass
Hotel in Nazca 01 night
DAY 15: NAZCA / BALLESTAS ISLANDS /
LIMA
Early departure to the el Chaco bay to board our motor boat
and enjoy the attractions Ballestas islands has to offer
like El Candelabro (the Candelabrum), a diversity of birds
species, sea wolfs, etc.
We will continue to travel in tourist transport to
Lima.Transfer to Hotel. Overnight.
INCLUDED:
Motor boat
Official tour guide
Transfer to the hotel in Lima
Hotel in Lima
DAY 16: TRANSFER OUT
Transfer to the airport.
INCLUDED:
Airport transportation
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