DAY 1: LIMA – CITY TOUR

Upon arrival in Lima, you will be assisted and transferred to your hotel. In the afternoon, at 2:00 p.m., the City Tour will begin with with a tour of contemporary Lima, visiting residential areas such as El Olivar de San Isidro, Miraflores, and Larcomar.

After that we will visit the ancient Huaca Pucllana where we will have a panoramic view. Then, you will explore the Historic Center of Lima, which features over fifty colonial monuments, including the Main Square, the Government Palace and the Cathedral Basilica. The visit to the monumental complex of San Francisco will showcase colonial religious art and the famous “Catacombs” where you will feel the presence of Lima’s colonial past.

Overnight stay in Lima. (Hotel Casa Suyay or Qema Hotel)

DAY 2: NAZCA LINES AND HUACACHINA OASIS FROM LIMA

Ready for an exciting day of discovery that will take you from the enigmatic Nazca Lines to the relaxing oasis of Huacachina? Follow this carefully planned itinerary to make the most of your full day of exploration.

3:30 AM – Departure from Lima. Start your adventure early. Leave Lima in a comfortable vehicle heading south. The trip will be long, but it is worth it for what awaits you.

10:00 AM – Arrival in Nazca. You will arrive in Nazca after about seven hours of travel. Take some time to stretch your legs and enjoy a revitalizing breakfast at a local restaurant.

10:30 AM – Check in at the airfield for the Nazca Lines Overflight. Head to the airfield for an exciting flyover over the enigmatic Nazca Lines. From the sky, you’ll have stunning views of the geometric figures and animals that have intrigued researchers for decades (duration 35 minutes).

IMPORTANT:

The overflight may take between 30 minutes to 1 hour due to bad weather or other logistical situations that are out of our hands, therefore I ask for your understanding and patience.

1:00 PM – Lunch in Nazca. Recharge with lunch at a local restaurant in Nazca. Try delicious Peruvian cuisine for an authentic culinary experience.

2:00 PM – Trip to Huacachina. Start the journey to the oasis of Huacachina. Enjoy the changing views as you venture into the desert landscape.

4:00 PM – Arrival in Huacachina. When you arrive at the Huacachina oasis, you will be surprised by the beauty of this small paradise surrounded by high sand dunes.

4:30 PM – Buggy and Sandboarding Adventure. Hop aboard a dune buggy for an exciting tour of the dunes. Then, she feels the adrenaline rush as you sandboard the steep sand slopes.

5:30 PM – Sunset in Huacachina. Get ready to witness an unforgettable sunset. The dunes and oasis are illuminated with warm colors as the sun sets on the horizon.

6:30 PM – Return to Lima

Note: To visit Huacachina is depending of the time because we will visit after the overflight of Nazca Lines.

Overnight stay in Lima. (Hotel Casa Suyay or Qema Hotel)

DÍA 3: FLIGHT TO THE AIRPORT IN CUSCO AND CITY TOUR

When you will arrive at Cusco airport, we will welcome you to the Imperial Cusco city and transfer you to your hotel where you can try a hot coca tea at your hotel, a medicinal plant from the Andes that helps with Soroche (altitude sickness). After a break and a light lunch, we will start our City Tour in Cusco. We will visit 5 impressive places; 2 of them in the cusco city,  Qoricancha (Temple of the Sun) and Sacsayhuaman  and the other 3, surrounding the city of Cusco; these are the archaeological sites of Qüenco, Puca Pucara and Tambomachay. When you observe these wonders you are breathless!

At the end of this long day,  we will transfer you to your hotel to rest peacefully.

Overnight stay in Cusco. (Hotel Hacienda Cusco  or  Hotel Monasterio San Pedro)

DÍA 4: SACRED VALLEY TOUR

Sacred Valley Tour start early and head to the high mountain village of Chinchero, famous for its weaving and spectacularly sited at high altitude (3,800m/12,500 ft.) We will visit a weaving house and have a demonstration on dyeing and weaving techniques as well as visiting the Inca site of Chinchero. From Chinchero, we descend to the base of the Sacred Valley and then onto Ollantaytambo, which features an impressive set of terraces leading from the village centre.

We have a buffet lunch in Urubamba before heading to Pisaq – our final stop for the day. In Pisaq we will first the attractive ruins, built with breathtaking audacity by the Incas and then descend to the market at Pisaq before returning to Cusco, via the ruins at Sacsayhuaman. (If you are short of time this visit might be only very short).

This is a long but rewarding day for those who want to experience the best of the Sacred Valley in a short amount of time.

Places that are visited:

• Chinchero (traditional weaving center).
• Ollantaytambo fortress.
• Pisac Market.
• Pisac archeological site.

Overnight stay in Cusco. (Hotel Hacienda Cusco  or  Hotel Monasterio San Pedro)

INCA TRAIL TO MACHUPICCHU 2D/1N

DAY 5 :CUSCO | OLLANTAYTAMBO – KM 104 – MACHU PICCHU.

Walking Distance – 12km / 7.45 miles
Starting Elevation – 2,100 meters ASL / 6889 feet ASL
Aguas Calientes Elevation – 2,000 meters ASL / 6561 feet ASL
Difficulty: Moderate
Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel 2 or 3 stars
Adventure: Absolutely, completely satisfactory

We will start the trip by picking you up from your hotel and then we will drive for 2 hrs  from Cusco to  Ollantaytambo train station. From here, you will take the train for 1 hour approximately to Km 104 (Chachabamba) where we will start our amazing trek on the Inca Trail! Our adventure begins with an uphill hike for about 4 hours until we arrive to the archeological site of Wiña Wayna (Always Young). We will enjoy our  box lunch (you will need to carry it)  here in the middle of the mountains and will have free time to rest and enjoy the beautiful view.
Next, we will continue our hike, moving toward a site called Inti Punku (the Sun Gate). 
After a full day of hiking, we will reach the Sun Gate, where you’ll get your first look at Machu Picchu spread out on the mountain ridge below. From there, we’ll hike for about 45 more minutes down to reach Machu Picchu itself. We’ll explore the upper section of the site following Circuit 01, where you can take the famous postcard photo of Machu Picchu. Afterward, we’ll take a bus or hike down to Aguas Calientes, arriving at around 5:00 PM. Once there, the guide will help you check in at your hotel. You’ll then have free time before dinner, during which you can visit the hot springs for a relaxing bath. After dinner, you’ll return to the hotel to spend the night.

Overnight stay in Aguas Calientes. (Hotel Paqariq Inn)

DAY 6: AGUAS CALIENTES – MACHU PICCHU – CUSCO

Today you will get to enjoy exploring Machu Picchu and experience her magical presence by taking the first bus at 5:30AM  or any time in the morning to the Machu Picchu archeological site.  If you hurry you will get to see the sunrise over Machu Picchu. Take your time, making sure you tour every nook and cranny of this New 7 Wonder of the World and UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site. It is an unforgettable experience.

Once inside, your guide will lead you to one of the best spots to take a photo of the citadel. After that, you’ll explore Machu Picchu by following Circuit 03. For about 2 to 3 hours, your guide will show you key landmarks such as the Temple of the Sun, the Inca Houses, the water fountains, agricultural terraces, the Sacred Rock, the Temple of the Condor, and the storehouses.

After the tour, you’ll return to Aguas Calientes for lunch (no included). Once you’ve eaten, your guide will take you to the train station for your ride back to Ollantaytambo by train. From there, you will yake a transportation back to Cusco city and we will wait for you at the bus station in Cusco and we will pick you up from there and take you back to your hotel in Cusco, arriving at around 7:30 PM approx.
Here are a few of alternative activities that you might wish to indulge in on your own:

• Climb up Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain and appreciate the beauty and magnificence of Machu Picchu (not included in your tour price and must be booked in advance.)
• Other optional activities in Aguas Calientes include a visit to the new local museum or to the hot springs (entrance fees required)

You will descend to Aguas Calientes and later on, board the  train around 15:20 or 16:20  depending of the availability of the train tickets for the return trip to Cusco stopping at the Ollantaytambo Station and be driven back to Cusco by Bus and finally back to  your hotel.

• Difficulty: Easy.

Overnight stay in Cusco. (Hotel Hacienda Cusco  or  Hotel Monasterio San Pedro)

DÍA 7: RAINBOW MOUNTAIN TOUR

The pick up from your hotel will be depending of your tour, then we will drive for 4 hours approximately until the village of Cusipata, in this place will take your breakfast, culminated this we will continue driving for 1 hour aprox.  to the village of Chilca, from this point will start our adventure, the walk will be between  1 hour up the hill aprox. where you can see beautiful landscapes full of streams , mountains, lakes, snow-capped mountains as well as flora and fauna, after this time to get to our desired destination Vinicunca or Hill of colors taking adequate time to capture this magical place in photographs and in our memories, in addition to this place we can also appreciate the Apu Ausangate, nevado more venerated by the Incas. Then live this magical experience we descend again to Chilca for 1 hour down the hill to the bus station and the back to Cusipata for our lunch, finally return to the city of Cusco arriving at Regocijo square at 17:30 hrs approximately.

Overnight stay in Cusco. (Hotel Hacienda Cusco  or  Hotel Monasterio San Pedro)

Sandoval & Parrot Clay lick (La Cachuela) Amazon program
3 days / 2 nights

DÍA 8: Puerto Maldonado – Tranfer from the Airport to the Lodge

Reception at the airport or bus station and transfer to the Lodge before to start our tour we will give you the last information before to start our tour of Amazon.
After that we will transfer you to the port where we will take the boat for an hour to our lodge. Welcome meeting with a refreshing fruit juice from our region. Installation in our respective rooms.
After lunch, we will visit the “Monkey Island”, located in front of our lodge on the other side of the Madre de Dios River, in this place there are different species of monkeys, such as the brown capuchin, the squirrel monkey, the marmoset monkey and the white cappuccino, all of them on the island after the activity we will return to the hostel.
At night we go looking for alligators, they are usually on the banks of the Madre de Dios River, this time you will need to bring a flashlight. With luck we will be able to see the capybara, the largest rodent in the world that can weigh 60 kilos, an impressive family of the Peruvian guinea pig; Return to the lodge, dinner and overnight at the lodge.

Overnight stay in the Amazon. (Monte Amazonico Lodge)

DÍA 9: Sandoval Lake

After early breakfast we will take a short boat ride to the entrance of Lake Sandoval, after registering at the checkpoint we will walk 3 kilometers (2 miles approx.) to Lake Sandoval (piranha habitat) one of the largest in the National Tambopata. Reservation, after the pleasant walk, the guide will board a rowboat where we will have our navigation on the lake to appreciate different species of birds and monkeys (Hoatzin Jacanas cormorant, puma heron, eagles, howler monkey, squirrel monkey, black capuchin, marmosets and sloths). Perhaps we will meet the family of giant river otters (almost two meters long) that are in danger of extinction and the largest recorded alligator of more than 4 meters long, return to the lodge to enjoy a typical lunch . In the afternoon we will take a night walk where we can appreciate the diversity of insects, amphibians, reptiles and other nocturnal animals. – Dinner and rest
Later in the jungle. The Walk-Way canopy will allow us to see the rainforest from a different perspective, at about 30 meters high, the bridges will allow us to appreciate nature from a great height, we will have a panoramic view of the Madre de Dios River. From platforms you can observe different species of birds such as toucans and macaws.

Overnight stay in the Amazon. (Monte Amazonico Lodge)

DÍA 10: Parrot Collpa Cachuela – Puerto Maldonado

Very early in the morning we will take the boat to visit the Parrot Collpa, a wall of earth (mud) on the side of the Madre de Dios River, where the different species of parrots come down to eat this special and indispensable clay necessary for your metabolism. You will have an experience that you will never forget when seeing the parrots of different colors.
Breakfast and return to the city.

End of our services!

Lima tour 2d/1n

Included:

• Entrance tickets Catacombs and Nazca Lines
• Transportation round trip (Lima – Nazca)
• Flight tickets over the Nazca lines
• Tour guide
• Hotel 2 Nights

No included:

• Meals and Tips

Cusco and Sacred Valley

Included:

• Transportation
• Guiding Tour.
• Entrance tickets
• Breakfast
• Hotel 2 Nights
• Lunch (Sacred Valley)

INCA TRAIL 2 DAYS & 1 NIGHT

Included:

• Pre-departure briefing: You will meet your guide at your hotel for briefing. The meeting will be at 6:00 p.m. the night before your trip begins.
• Transportation: Pick up from your hotel in the morning and transport to the Bus or Train Station.
• Experienced guide: official, professionally trained and English-speaking tour guide. Your guide will explain the culture and environment along the entire route. He or she will keep you safe and sound during your hike so you can enjoy your time without worry!
• Hotel: Paqariq Inn Hotel
• Bus Tickets: Round Trip
• Meals: 1 Breakfasts, 1 Box-Lunch, 1 Dinner and Snacks (Vegetarian, vegan or special menus are available at no additional cost)
• Medical kit: Our crew will bring a first aid kit, including an emergency oxygen bottle.
• Train tickets: From  Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes – Round Trip (Expedition service with Peru Rail or Inca Rail (subject to availability)
• Transportation:  From Ollantaytambo train station to your hotel in Cusco
• 24-hour guest service: We have telephone service available 24 hours a day to facilitate communication and preparation with the agency before your trek.

No Included:

• Bus Tickets one way
• First Breakfast
• Last Lunch and Diner
• Tips

RAINBOW MOUNTAIN 

Included:

• Transportation
• Tour guide.
• Entrance tickets
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Hotel

AMAZONAS – PUERTO MALDONADO

Included:

• Transportation
• Entrance Tickets
• Tour guide
• Accommodation (Lodge)
• Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner According to the jungle itinerary.

Note: The Flights Tickets are not Included in the Price

WHAT YOU HAVE TO TAKE WITH YOU

• Original Passport (the same used for booking your trek)
• Valid student card (if you booked as a student)
• Good daypack (the smaller, the better)
• Water storage: 2-3 L (Camelbaks are encouraged).
• Comfortable hiking boots with ankle support
• Sleeping bag (can be rented from PT – Inca trail)
• Headlamp: essential
• Toilet paper

WHAT TO PUT IN THE DUFFEL BAG (If you hired an extra porter from us – Inca Trail)

As a Direct Local Tour operator, we provide you with a duffel bag at your briefing and INCLUDE an extra porter, who will carry up to 7 kgs or 14 pounds including your 2.5kg sleeping bag, mattress and extra clothing.

• 2 shirts
• 2 hiking pants at least
• 4 sets of undergarments
• 3 sets of hiking socks
• Couple Fleece/ Thermals
• Warm clothes, down jacket — 2nd campsite temp around 3º C.
• Waterproof gloves (even if they are ski gloves, take them)
• Comfortable shoes for camp
• Quickdry towel. We provide small ones, you might prefer something larger.
• Small bottle of soap: we provide warm water each day to wash.
• Battery Charger: No electricity along the trek
• Large plastic bags will be provided at the office — Please ask for them.
• Sleeping bag: It has to be at least -15ºC – This can be rented from us for $20 USD.

TOILETRIES

• Face moisturizer
• Hand Sanitizer
• Wet wipes
• Toothbrush and paste
• Personal medications
• First aid kit: band aids, moleskin, etc.

WHAT TO PUT IN THE DAY BACKPACK

• We highly recommend a small backpack 30 to 40L for hiking in the day. A big backpack will not be allowed into Machu Picchu. The remainder of your belongings will be in your duffel bag at camp.
• Water: Please supply your own water until the first lunch spot, then we will provide you with cold boiled water at every meal time. Please bring your canteens.
• Sun Hat
• Sunscreen
• Mosquito repellent
• Headlamp: essential
• Wool Hat
• Rain gear
• Fleece
• Snacks like chocolate bars, cereal bars or any dry fruits
• Coca leaves
• Gloves
• Camera
• Hand sanitizer
• Toilet paper and small plastic bag for waste
• Extra Money for Souvenirs, Drinks & Tips