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 a visit to the ancient Huaca Pucllana. Then, you will explore the Historic Center of Lima, which features over fifty colonial monuments, including the Main Square and the Cathedral Basilica. The visit to the monumental complex of San Francisco will showcase colonial religious art and the famous “Catacombs”.

The day will conclude with a tour of contemporary Lima, visiting residential areas such as El Olivar de San Isidro, Miraflores, and Larcomar.

Overnight stay in Lima.

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

DAY 3: LIMA TO CUSCO – CUSCO 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.

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.

INCA TRAIL TO MACHUPICCHU 4D/3N

DAY 05: CUSCO TO WAYLLABAMBA (12KM)

The first day of the trek is relatively easy and serves as training for the days to follow. Travellers are collected early from their hotels (5:30 – 6:00am) and travel by bus, past the picturesque villages of Chinchero, Urubamba and Ollantaytambo, for the 2 hours scenic trip to kilometre 82 (the start of the trail). Buses normally stop at the town of Ollantaytambo in the Sacred Valley for about an hour to give people the opportunity to have breakfast.

The start of the Inca Trail is at km82, once you are going to arrive at km 82 the hikers will cross the Vilcanota River and follow the trail to the right as it climbs steeply up from the river. After passing through a small village, the ruins of the Inca hillfort of Huillca Raccay come into view high above the mouth of the river Cusichaca (‘happy bridge’). The Incas, when they conquered the area, built a fort here since the site commanded an excellent view up and down the Urubamba valley and controlled the entrance to the Cusichaca valley. It is a simple descent down to the Cusichaca river. From parts of this trail there are great views of the Cordillera Urubamba (Urubamba mountain range) and the snow capped peak of Veronica 5860m.

You’ll also get a good view over the extensive Inca ruins of Llactapata (also known as Patallacta on some maps). Llactapata means ‘upper town’ in Quechua and was first discovered by Hiram Bingham in 1911 and was primarily an agricultural station used to supply Machu Picchu with maize, the staple crop of the Incas. The settlement comprised over one hundred buildings, houses for the workers and soldiers, including five baths.

For a further 7 km the path follows the left bank of the river up to the small village of Wayllabamba (3,000m). The name in Quechua means ‘grassy plain’. We will probably spend the night here depending on the speed of the group. This is the last place along the trek that you can buy snacks and drinks.

DAY 06: WAYLLABAMBA TO PACAMAYO (12KM)

The steep climb up to the first pass (4200m)Climbing up from Wayllabamba following the left bank of the Llulluchayoc river for about 1 hour brings you to ‘Tres Piedras’ (three stones) and a small bridge over the Huayruro river. There is a small campsite here toilet facilities. The stream is named after the Huayruro which is an ornamental tree. It’s seeds are red and black. Many of the porters from the Ollantaytambo district are also known as Huayruros because of their traditional red and black ponchos! A little further on you’ll enter a beautiful cloud forest passing a waterfall.

A further three hours trek through steepening woods and increasingly spectacular terrain brings you to the treeline and a meadow known as Llulluchapampa (3,680m). It is another 1.5 hours climb to the first and highest pass of the trail (Abra de Huarmihuañusca or ‘Dead Woman’s Pass) at 4,200m. During this part of the trail hikers are exposed to the Andean elements: first scorching sun and then, closer to the pass, freezing winds. Once at the top hikers can celebrate having completed the most difficult section of the trail.

The decent from the pass is steep although not difficult, following the trail on the left side of the valley to the valley floor and to the 2nd night’s campsite at Pacamayo (3,600m). There are toilet facilities here.

DAY 07: PACAMAYO TO WIÑAY WAYNA (16KM)

From Pacamayo it takes about an hour to climb up to the ruins of Runkuracay. These small circular ruins occupy a commanding position overlooking the Pacamayo valley below.

SayacmarcaAnother 45 minute hike will bring you to the top of the second pass: Abra de Runkuracay (4,000m). At last you’ll feel that you are walking along the trail of the Incas with paving, for the most part, being original. The descent down the steps from the pass is steep so take care. This section of the trail, up until the 3rd pass, is particularly beautiful as the path crosses high stone embankments and skirts deep precipices. After about 1 hour from the 2nd pass you’ll arrive at Sayacmarca by way of a superbly designed stone staircase. The name Sayacmarca means ‘Inaccessible Town’ and describes the position of the ruins perfectly, protected on three sides by sheer cliffs. No one knows the exact purpose of these ruins.

You have to backtrack a little to rejoin the trail as it passes Conchamarca, a small Inca dwelling situated in the shadows of Sayacmarca, which was probably a tambo for weary travellers on their way to Machu Picchu. From then on the path descends into magnificent cloud-forest full of orchids, hanging mosses, tree ferns and flowers, passing through an impressive Inca tunnel, carved into the rock, on the way.

The trail then climbs up to the 3rd pass (3,700m). The view from the pass offers excellent views of several snow-capped peaks including Salkantay (6,180m) and Veronica (5,750m). A few minutes after the pass is Phuyupatamarca, the most impressive Inca ruin so far. The name means ‘Town in the Clouds’. Access to the ruins is down a steep flight of stairs passing six ‘Inca Baths’ probably used for the ritual worship of water.

Leaving the site via an impressive Inca staircase leading from the west side of the ruins (the far end from the baths) you descend a thousand or so steps. Be careful with your knees which will feel the strain by the end of the day.

After about an hour of walking through cloud-forest you may just be able to see the tin roof of the Trekkers Hostal at Wiñay Wayna (no longer used), although it probably won’t be for another 2 hours until you arrive.

Wiñay Wayna is the last official campsite before Machu Picchu.

A short trail leaves from the southern end of the hostal to the ruins of Wiñay Wayna. The name in Quechua means ‘forever young’ and is named after a variety of pink orchid which grows here. The ruins comprise magnificent agricultural terraces set in an impressive location. There are also many buildings of good quality stonework and a sequence of 10 baths, suggesting that the site was probably a religious centre associated with the worship of water. Ritual cleansing may have taken place here for pilgrims on the final leg of the trail to Machu Picchu.

DAY 08: WIÑAY WAYNA TO MACHU PICCHU (5KM), RETURN TO CUSCO

The trail from the Wiñay Wayna to Machu Picchu is clearly marked and takes about 1.5 hours. We’ll wake early at 4.30am, have breakfast and set off on the trail again by 5.30am to get to Machu Picchu before sunrise. The sky starts getting light by 5:30am and the first rays of the sun reach Machu Picchu at about 7am. The trail contours a mountainside and drops into cloud forest before coming to an almost vertical flight of 50 steps leading up to the final pass at Intipunku (Sun Gate). Suddenly the whole of Machu Picchu is spread out before you in all its glory – a fantastic sight for all.

When you arrive at the ruins you’ll have plenty of time to take photos of Machu Picchu from the classic view point’. When the group is back together again we descend to the main entrance where you can safely leave your large backpacks. You can also go to the toilet and have a quick coffee in the restaurant just outside the entrance. The group will re-enter the ruins with the same guide for a complete tour of the major sectors. The tour takes about 2 hours so after the tour you’ll have free time to explore the ruins alone. For information about climbing Huayna Picchu (optional)

The group will then take the bus down to Aguas Calientes town for lunch (at the ruins there is only one restaurant and it’s very expensive). The bus journey takes about 30 minutes. There are several small restaurants in Aguas Calientes to satisfy all budgets. You may also wish to pay a visit to the town’s famous thermal springs which feel great after having completed the trail. Entrance to the springs costs US$5, allow 2 hours to really enjoy them.

The train departs from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo (time can vary subject to ticket availability) and you’ll arrive back in Cusco , Included in our standard service is the tourist bus from Machu Picchu down to Aguas Calientes, return on the train from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo where you will be collected and taken by bus back to Cusco.

Important note:

The above trek itinerary is typical of 98% majority of our Inca trail 4 day groups. However campsites used during the trek may be subject to change depending on availability of spaces as issued by the UGM (the government authorities that control access to the Inca Trail). The UGM are responsible for allocating the campsites to the various trekking companies. Although we try to make Wiñay Wayna our last campsite (since it is only a 2 hour trek to Machu Picchu) we cannot guarantee this to be the case and on occasions we have been allocated space at Phuyupatamarca (nearly 4 hours from Machu Picchu). These matters are the same for all trekking companies and are outside of our direct control.

DÍA 09: 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.

TAMBOPATA AMAZONAS – COLLPA CACHUELA PARROT AND  SANDOVAL LAKE 3D/2N

DÍA 10: PUERTO MALDONADO – TRANSFER 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.

DÍA 11: 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.

DÍA 12: 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!

WHAT’S INCLUDED?

Lima tour 2d/1n

Included

• Included all your entrance tickets
• Private transportation round trip
• Flight tickets over the Nazca lines
• Tour guide
• Hotel 2 Nights

No included

• Meals and Tips

Cusco and Sacred Valley

• Private transportation
• Private tour guide.
• Entrance tickets
• Breakfast
• Hotel 2 Nights
• Lunch (Sacred Valley)

INCA TRAIL 4 DAYS

• Pre-departure briefing: You will meet your guide at your hotel for guidance on the trek and we will provide you with the duffel bags that our porters will carry. 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 by private vehicle to Km 82 (starting point of the trek).
• 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!
• Personal Tents: Like our ancestors, we are very considerate of Pachamama (Mother Earth). For this reason, our campsites are adapted to the environment so as not to generate negative impacts. Each 4-person tent accommodates 2 people to allow for greater comfort and luggage security. Our tents are ready for 3 seasons and are high maintenance to ensure excellent performance during our hikes.
• Camping equipment: Dining and kitchen tents, tables, chairs and all cooking equipment (carried by porters).
• Foam mats or sleeping mats: to put under the sleeping bag
• Accommodation: 3 nights in a tent.
• Trekking Cook: A chef specialized in cooking on the trail, with an assistant, will prepare all your delicious meals throughout the trip to replenish energies. You’ll never go hungry!
• Meals: 3 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 3 Dinners and Snacks (Vegetarian, vegan or special menus are available at no additional cost)
• Tea to wake up: Every morning at the camp you will wake up to a cup of coca tea! Our staff will bring the tea to your tent to be heated from the inside out before starting the day.
• Tea time: Every afternoon before dinner, the cooks will provide you with popcorn, cookies, coffee, hot chocolate, teas, hot water, etc. After a long day of hiking, you won’t have to wait until dinner to relax, warm up, and enjoy a bite!
• Hygiene products: Each morning, you will be provided with a damp towel with warm water to clean yourself.
• Medical kit: Our crew will bring a first aid kit, including an emergency oxygen bottle.
• Train tickets: From Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo (Expedition service with Peru Rail or Inca Rail (subject to availability)
• Transportation: Private transportation from Ollantaytambo train station to your hotel in Cusco (Day 4)
• 24-hour guest service: We have telephone service available 24 hours a day to facilitate communication and preparation with the agency before your trek.

RAINBOW MOUNTAIN – (Regular service)

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

AMAZONAS – PUERTO MALDONADO

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

NOT INCLUDED:

• Sleeping bags: for the Inca Trail.
• Walking sticks: You can rent a set from our company if you wish for the Inca trail.
• Airline tickets
• Personal clothing and equipment
• Travel Insurance
• Tips for our staff: Please note that our agency staff is well paid, so please feel free to tip or not as you wish.
• Additional costs, delays beyond management’s control (scenery, bad weather conditions, modification of the itinerary for safety reasons, illness, change in government policy, political instability/strike, etc.)

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