ITINERARY
Day 1: Lima
Arrival in Lima, reception and transportation to the hotel.
Day 2: Lima
Morning - City Tour
This excursion includes a combination of Pre-Hispanic era, colonial
period, and modern Lima, and enables the visitor to get acquainted
with Lima's complete history.
The tour takes you to the historical center, Paseo la Republica,
San Martin Square, Main Square, Government Palace, Basilica Cathedral
, City Hall Palace, and colonial mansions. It also visits the convent
and church of San Francisco, the greatest monumental assembly of
colonial art in America. The tour continues through the residential
areas of San Isidro, Miraflores and modern Lima.
> Breakfast
> Accommodation in Hotel
Day 3: Lima - Nazca Lines
Today we will fly over the spectacular Nazca lines, gigantic drawings
and figures which are over 2000 years old. Afterwards, we will return
to Lima.
> Breakfast
> Accommodation in Hotel
Day 4: Lima - Arequipa
AM – You will be transported from the hotel in Lima to the
airport for a flight to Arequipa. After arrival and transportation
to the hotel, you will have the morning free.
PM – In the afternoon, we will take a city tour of the beautiful
city of Arequipa, visiting the Chilina valley and the old San Lazaro
district. A broad view of the city will be seen from the Yanahuara
Belvedere, followed by a visit to the Plaza de Armas and its Cathedral,
the cloisters of La Compañia Church, and the church and square
of San Francisco. We will visit the extraordinary Santa Catalina
convent, which is built from volcanic lava and dates from the 16th
century, and we’ll see with the best preserved mummy in South
America, “Juanita,” stored at the university. After
the tour, you will return to your hotel.
> Breakfast
> Accommodation in Hotel
Day 5: Arequipa - Colca Canyon
We will depart Arequipa, passing near the thermal baths of Yura
and climbing up towards the National Reserve of Pampa de Cañahuas,
which is situated at 3,800m. Here, groups of alpacas, vicuñas
and sometimes guanacos can be seen. After driving several hours,
the group descends into the Colca Valley until we arrive in Chivay,
the most important town of the valley. We will spend the night in
a hotel set in the Colca Valley with its very own hot springs, relaxing
in the fabulous surroundings of the Canyon.
> Breakfast
> Accommodation in Hotel
Day 6: Arequipa - Colca Canyon
After breakfast and an early departure, we will reach the Cruz del
Condor viewpoint, a few kilometers before Cabanaconde, where the
Colca Canyon starts. Here you will enjoy fine views of the flight
of condors and views into the mighty canyon’s depths. In the
afternoon, we will return to Arequipa and to the hotel.
> Breakfast
> Accommodation in Hotel
Day 7: Arequipa - Cusco
AM - Early in the morning you will be transported to the airport
for a flight to Cusco.
After 45 minutes, you will arrive and be taken to the hotel
PM - Cusco City Tour
Duration: From 1:30 pm to 6:30 pm
The tour includes the most significant sites in and around Cusco
City, such as: the Qoricancha (Temple of the Sun), which displays
the best Inca stonework in the city, and the Cathedral in Cusco’s
Main Square with its magnificent colonial art. The tour drives along
the Circunvalacion Road up to the famous fortress of Saqsahuaman,
the amphitheatre of Qenqo, the fortress of Pukapukara and the spring
shrine of Tambomachay.
Included: Spanish and English speaking professional guide, Tourist
ticket valid for the entrance to many museums and ruins as well,
round trip transportation by bus
At night, we will enjoy a buffet dinner (typical show included).
> Breakfast, buffet dinner and show
> Accommodation in hotel
Day 8: Cusco - Sacred Valley
Tour
AM - Duration: 8:30 am - 6:30 pm
The tour includes a guided visit to the native market of Pisaq,
where you can purchase beautiful textiles, jewelry and ceramics
at bargain prices. Our next stops will be Calca and Urubamba, where
we will have lunch. We will continue to Ollantaytambo, where the
group will visit the archeological site, and then visit Chinchero's
market.
Included: Spanish and English speaking professional guide, Tourist
ticket valid for entrance to many museums and ruins as well, round
trip transportation by bus
> Hotel accommodation
> Lunch in a typical restaurant in Urubamba
Day 9: Cusco - Inca Trail 4D/3N
- Inca Trail to Machu Picchu (Day 1: Cusco - Km 82 - Wayllabamba)
We will depart from Cusco and travel to Urubamba, where we will
have a brief stop, and then continue on to Chillca to start the
trek. We will have lunch in Miskay with an additional rest of about
a half hour, after which we will start our trek to the first campsite.
Along the way we will visit the archeological site of Llactapata.
> Breakfast (in hotel), Lunch & Dinner
> Accommodation in tents
Day 10 - Inca Trail
- Inca Trail to Machu Picchu (Day 2: Wayllabamba - Warmiwañuska
- Pacaymayu)
We will have breakfast early and start trekking to the highest point
of the
Inca Trail, where we can see different ecological zones and enjoy
changing climates. We will cross the Warmiwañusca pass at
4200 meters above sea level. After lunch we will continue on to
the campsite at Pacaymayo and enjoy dinner and a well deserved rest.
> Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
> Accommodation in tents
Day 11 - Inca Trail
- Inca Trail to Machu Picchu (Day 3: Pacaymayo - Chaqicocha - Wiñaywayna)
We will walk approximately 45 minutes to reach the second pass at
3850 meters above sea level and visit Runcuracay along the way.
We will also visit the Sayacmarca archeological group and continue
on to the Phuyupatamarca ruins. After lunch we will head to Wiñaywayna,
where we will spend our last night.
> Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
> Accommodation in tents
Day 12 - Inca Trail
- Inca Trail to Machu Picchu (Day 4: Wiñaywayna - Machu Picchu)
After an early breakfast, we will start on the final leg of the
trek to
Machu Picchu. We will arrive at Inti Punku, where we will have a
panoramic view of the Machu Picchu citadel. After a short hike down
to Machu Picchu, we will register and start our 3 hour guided visit.
After enjoying the ruins, we will take the bus down to Aguas Calientes,
where you will have a buffet lunch in a typical restaurant and then
have free time to enjoy the town before we return to Cusco.
> Breakfast, Lunch in a restaurant in Aguas Calientes
> Accommodation in Hotel
> Inca Trail Includes:
- Transportation: Private car or bus from Cusco to Km 82 (Inca trail
head)
- Entrance tickets: The Inca Trail and Machu Picchu
- Professional Guide: English speaking
- Cook: In charge of meal preparation
- General porters: Carry tents and cooking equipment
- Personal porter: They carry your backpack, sleeping bag and mattress
(Maximum 8 kilos per porter)
- Gear: Double occupancy tents and sleeping pad, dinner tent, kitchen
tent, tables, seats and first aid kit.
- Meals: 3 Breakfasts/ 3 Lunches/ 3 Dinners/ Snacks & Buffet
lunch in Aguas Calientes.
- Bus: From Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes (train station)
- Train to Cusco: Backpacker Express (tourist train)
Day 13: Cusco - Lima
After breakfast, you will be transported to the Cusco airport to
return to Lima and onward for your flight home.
DOESN’T INCLUDE:
- International flights, departure tax (US$25), local flights tax
(US$10), funds to cover tips on included excursions, border &
flight taxes, visas, travel insurance, personal items, sleeping
bag for Inca Trail.
- Extra money, US$25 approx. per day to cover meals in cities, snacks,
drinks, tips, souvenirs, laundry and any extras.
