DAY
1:LIMA - CUSCO Reception at the
airport of Cusco.Transfer to the Hostal Tahuantinsuyo, of the morning free to
relax and adjust to the altitude. In the afternoon visit the Main Square, Cathedral,
Koricancha, palace and the nearby Ruins as Kenko, Puca Pucara, Tambomachay, Sacsayhuaman
Fortress: Hostal.
DAY
2 : CUSCO - SACRED VALLEY Full
day excursion to the Sacred Valley of the Incas, visiting the Indian Market in
the morning. Ollantaytambo Ruins in the afternoon return to Cusco. B.L. (Tuesday,
Thursday and Sunday).
DAY
3: INCA TRAIL MACHUPICCHU "PISCAK'UCHO
- HUAYLLABAMBA" Early morning transfer to the head of the trail
where we begin our trek, escorted by native Quechua porters. From Piscak'ucho
we hike along the Vilcanota River, with magnificent views of Nevado Veronica:
Camp.B.L.D.
DAY
4:CLIMBING TO LLULLUCHAPAMPA We climb through
magical polylepis forest to high camp at Llulluchapampa 3600 mts. Today is one
of the most demanding days of the trip as we gain a lot of altitude, the first
pass at 4200 msl. Offers views to the Huayanay peaks and west rugged Vilcabamba
Range. We descend to our camp Runkurakay. B.L.D.
DAY
5:SAYAQMARCA - WIÑAYWAYNA We cross the second pass at 4000 msl.
And follow a fine Inca highway to the restored townsite of Sayaqmarca. We descend
rapidly from cloud forest into high Jungle habitat, Orchids and hummingbirds are
common along this spectacular section of the trail high above the river. The Inca
Trail in this section is a white granite path going through a high temperate zone.
Camp in Wiñaywayna. B.L.D.
DAY
6:WIÑAYWAYNA - MACHUPICCHU - CUSCO After an early wake up we emerge
at the gate of the sun for our first view of MACHUPICCHU from high above the City.
Finally we arrive to the misterious ·Lost City" in the afternoon we
return by train to Cusco. Hostal. B.
DAY
7:CUSCO - FREE DAY Free day at leisure. B.
DAY
8: CUSCO - PUNO A spectacular bus ride takes us to Puno up into the altiplano
where you'll see snow capped peaks and local farmers looking after their herds
of llamas and alpacas. We'll arrive in Puno. Transfer to the Hostal . B.
DAY
9: TITICACA - ISLANDS A full day visit to Uros floating Islands. In the
afternoon visit to Taquile Islands. Return to Puno. B.L.
DAY
10:SILLUSTANI TOMBS - JULIACA - AREQUIPA Morning visit to Sillustani Tombs,
Transfer to the airport for your flight to Arequipa. Arrival transfer to the Hostal.
B.
DAY
11:AREQUIPA COLCA CANYON Departure with bus toward the Colca Canyon, passing
over the Chachani volcano foot. During the trip we will pass by Pampa Cañahuas,
Arrieros (Vicuña National Reserve)Vizcachani and small villages. We will
get an altitude of 4000 mts where you will appreciate beautiful natural lagoons,
with its flora and fauna as well as rocky shapes Haunted Castles lake. Arrival
to Chivay Colca Valley. Hostal. B.
DAY
12:COLCA CANYON - AREQUIPA Departure towards the " Cruz del Condor"
where the Canyon begins, appreciating its depth and the famous Condor in its natural
habitat. After a brief stopover at the Condor cross, we will continue the trip
through the Colca Valley admiring its beautiful small towns and visiting some
of its Churches. Also you will appreciate hanging Pre - Inca Tombs, impresive
Andean Terraces. Return to Chivay and Departure Towards Arequipa passing by Patapampa
" Volcanoe's Observatory point 15840 feet Chucura Tojra" Transfer to
your Hostal Tourist. B.
DAY
13:AREQUIPA - LIMA Transfer to the airport for your flight to Lima, free
afternoon. Hostal
DAY
14:LIMA - INTERNATIONAL FLIGHT In the morning, transfer to the airport
for your international flight.
INCLUDES:
Booking for budget Hostals as detailed above, based on double occupancy.
All scheduled land, lake and air transportations. All transfers. All scheduled
excursions with English-speaking professional guide services. All entrance fees.
Meals and domestic flight airfares as specified in the itinerary. B=Breakfast;
L= Lunch; D=Dinner.
NOT INCLUDED IN THE FEE
International airfares, airport departure taxes or visa fees, excess baggage charges,
additional nights during the trip due to flight cancellations, alcoholic beverages
or bottled water, snacks, insurance of any kind, laundry, phone calls, radio calls
or messages and items of personal nature.
