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Inca Trail Adventure 11 days
from $1.850
This trip goes from Lima, south to Cusco, to the Sacred Valley of the Incas. This tour includes also the popular four days Inca Trail to the lost city of Machu Picchu. The Inca Trail is considered to be the most wonderful trail on earth.
Cusco and Machu Picchu
Cusco, is located in the South - Eastern region of Peru. As the “Archaeological Capital of America”, Cusco was a sacred city and capital of the empire of the Tahuantinsuyo, and it was extended by four regions which included great parts of Ecuador, Colombia, Peru, Bolivia, Argentina and Chile. The city of Cusco was the Andean State Capital of Inka's empire. Cusco is actually, with its impressive cultural heritage, the main attraction in Peru and the most visited. The contrast of the blue sky with the wonderful landscape makes it an unforgettable city. Nowadays, when you walk around the city and you can see the streets with colonial and spanish houses which are built with Incan stones, you will...
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Lima
Lima was founded by Spanish conquistador Francisco Pizarro in, 1535, as "The City of Kings." It is located on a coast overlooking the Pacific Ocean, and has a historic centre placed by UNESCO on the World Cultural Heritage List. The upscale San Isidro district is the city's financial center. San Isidro has many parks, including Parque El Olivar, which has olive trees that were brought from Spain during the seventeenth century. Another upscale district is Miraflores, which has many luxury hotels, shops and restaurants.
Miraflores has more parks and green areas in the south of Lima than most other districts. Larcomar, a popular shopping mall and entertainment center built on cliffs overlooking...
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Day 1: Arrival to Lima
The first day is simply an arrival day to Lima´s International Airport from where there is a transfer to the hotel of your choice in Miraflores.
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Day 2: Lima City Tour
In the afternoon we will do the City tour. This three-hour sightseeing tour offers the best of Colonial and modern Lima. Included are Lima´s most imposing colonial churches and mansions such as the Goverment Palace, The plaza Mayor, The City Hall and the Cathedral including the 17th Century San Francisco Monastery. The tour also contains a visit to the modern suburbs of San Isidro with olives brought from spain in the XVI century, the pre-inca worshipper of Huallamarca and Pucllana, Miraflores Parque Kennedy and Larco Mar, symbol of a modern Lima. We also make a visit to the bohemian district of Barranco.
Day 3: From Lima to the Sacred Valley
Today we will fly to Cusco, transport to the airport in Lima.
At arrival in Cusco, transfer to the Sacred Valley of the Incas, the source of agricultural products for the city of Cuzco since Inca times, and check in at your hotel.
Day 4: Sacred Valley Tour
Today we will do the Sacred Valley Tour. This tour includes visit to the Andean native markets and ruins of Pisac and Calca, stop for lunch in Urubamba, a visit to the beautiful Inca village and fortress of Ollantaytambo and stop at the Quechua village of Chinchero, where we appreciate the local church and the Inca ruins. The tour ends in the evening.
Day 5: Km. 82 - Wayllabamba
Today is the start of the Inca Trail. The trail starts at Km. 82 of the Machu Picchu railroad. After getting acquainted with our trail crew we set out, crossing a footbridge to hike a gentle two hours down the Urubamba canyon, and then visit imposing sculpted Inca farming terraces and the settlement of Llaqtapata on the banks of the Cusichaca side river. We then climb a short way up the Cusichaca valley to Wayllabamba, the last inhabited village on the trail, where we camp.
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Day 6: Wayllabamba - Pakaymayu
We climb the steep-sided Llullucha valley past a rushing stream and through enchanted native polylepis woodland. Crossing the rim of a small plateau, we abruptly find ourselves in the puna, the treeless grasslands of the high Andes. The trail traverses an open slope opposite mighty mountain crags as we ascend to the first and highest pass, Warmiwañusca (4,200m/13,776ft).
Here we encounter spectacular views of the trail ahead to the second pass, and look back to the sweeping snowpeaks and valleys of the Huayanay massif.
The trail to the floor of the forested Pakaymayu valley, where we make camp.
Day 7: Pakaymayu - Wiñay Wayna
We pick up an Inca stairway and ascend again past the small Inca site of Runkuracay. As we reach the second pass, the landscape opens onto spectacular new views to the snowpeaks of the Pumasillo range. We descend to the ruins of Sayacmarca , an intricate labyrinth of houses, plazas and water channels, perched precariously on a rocky spur overlooking the Aobamba valley. The Inca trail, now a massive buttressed structure of granite paving stones, continues along the steep upper fringes of the cloud forest through a colorful riot of orchids, bromeliads, mosses and ferns. At the third pass pinnacles topped with Inca viewing platforms overlook the archaeological complex of Phuyupatamarca (Cloud-level Town).
Pausing to explore the wondrous maze of Inca stone towers, fountains and stairways that spillins down the mountainside here, we begin a long descent through ever-changing layers of cloud forest. An Inca stairway partly cut from living granite leads us finally to our camp by the ruins of Wiñay Wayna (Forever Young), the largest and most exquisite of the Inca Trail sites.
Day 8: Wiñay Wayna - Machu Picchu - Cusco
An early morning hike takes us across a steep mountainside through lush, humid cloud-forest of giant ferns and broad-leaf vegetation. Suddenly we cross the stone threshold of Intipunku (Sun Gate) and encounter an unforgettable sweep of natural beauty and human artistry -a backdrop of twisting gorge and forested peaks framing the magical city of Machu Picchu.
We complete the final leg down the royal flagstone walkway, past outlying shrines and buildings and into the heart of Machu Picchu, where we spend the rest of the morning with a guided tour of the highlights and some individual exploring among Machu Picchu's multitude of hidden nooks and corners. In the early afternoon a bus takes us to the small town of Aguas Calientes, where we board our return train to Cusco.
And then, transfer to your hotel.
Day 9: Cusco City Tour
Today, we will visit the City and nearby ruins, which are examples of the mixture of the Andean and Spanish cultures. We start our trip visiting the Santo Domingo Convent, built over the Koricancha, and ancient Inca palace and main worship center of the Sun God. Later, we will stop at the Main Square, where you can find the Cathedral and the beautiful Church of La Compañía. Going on with the tour, we will visit the Sacsayhuaman Fortress, imposing sample of military Inca architecture which domains the city.
Finally, we will take a look at the archaeological sites of Qenko, Puca-Pucara and Tambomachay, located north east of the city. As a suggestion to mysticism and esoterism lovers, the Sacsayhuaman Complex is an excellent spot to hold meditation sessions.
Day 10: Cusco - Lima/ Buffet Dinner Show
Today, before your flight to Lima, is free for shopping etc.
In the afternoon, transfer to the airport in Cusco. On arrival in Lima, transfer to your hotel in Miraflores.
Later in the evening we will enjoy a Buffet dinner with unforgettable dance shows from different parts of Peru.
Day 11: Lima last Day
The last day before your departure will be free for shopping etc. Later, transfer to the airport and departure.
- All transfers, buses and the train to/from Machu Picchu.
- All hotels
- Entrance tickets
- English speaking guides
- All meals specified in the itinerary
- Transportation to the 82 Km.
- English/Spanish speaker professional guide during all Inca Trail
- Entrance ticket to the Inca Trail and Machu Picchu
- Meals (3Breakfast, 3Lunch, 3Dinner + wake – up tea) Snacks
- cook and cooking equipment
- Personal pad (double foam)
- 4P Tents only for 2P each
- Local porters (service to carry the food and camping equipment only)
- Dinning tent, portable chairs and table
- Guided visit to Machu Picchu and the ruins along the trail.
- Bus ticket down from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes
- Backpacker train ticket Aguas Calientes / Ollantaytambo
- Transfer from the train station to your Hotel in Cusco
- Vegetarian food available, with no extra charge
- First-aid kit including emergency oxygen bottle.
Sonesta Miraflores
Sonesta Posadas del Inca Miraflores is an intimate city hotel, located in the heart of Miraflores, a Lima neighborhood best known for its upscale residences, fashionable shops, cafés, parks, night clubs and fine restaurants. Close to important financial institutions and five minutes from the beach, the hotel is also near Larcomar, Lima’s newest shopping and entertainment center, overlooking the Pacific Ocean.
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Radisson Decapolis
The Radisson Decapolis Hotel in Miraflores - one of the newest upscale hotels in Lima, Peru - is located in the city's premier corporate and nightlife district. This Lima hotel's accommodations combine a chic, modern design with Peruvian inspired art, a lively atmosphere and superior amenities, comforts and services.
The spacious rooms and suites at the Radisson Decapolis Hotel in Miraflores are exquisitely decorated with modern decor while sacrificing none of the comforts our guests expect. Our Lima hotel's guest rooms provide amenities such as high-speed Internet access, flat-screen TV, voice mail, mini bar, work desk and more.
Guests looking for superior hotels in Lima, Peru will enjoy...
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San Agustin Internacional (fr. $108)
The San Agustin Internacional Hotel Cuzco, unique in its Gaudian style, invites you to enjoy the ultimate blend of both sophistication and mysticism during your visit to Peru.
This hotel was built up on the antique Cusco’s Theological Seminary the last century, invites you to discover the soft breeze and essence of this Imperial City.
From its location you can appreciate the perfect Inca stone carving; furthermore, you will have easy access to the Main Square through Cusco traditional streets.
The San Agustin Internacional Hotel Cuzco-Peru offers you 77 Rooms and Suites.
Room amenities: Heater in which room, TV cable, Hair dryer, bathrooms with tub, international dial Telephone, Wireless...
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Novotel Cusco
Situated in the heart of the historic center, near to the Plaza de Armas main square, the cathedral and 10 minutes from the airport. Novotel Cusco is an historical starting point for discovering the Inca civilization. This 4-star hotel offers 99 rooms, including 16 superior rooms, all housed in a 16th-century building, and 38 non-smoking rooms. We also provide a restaurant, cafeteria and bar. Ideal for family vacations.
Rooms:
Safe deposit box in room, Satellite/cable colour TV, Minibar, AC, Bathtub, Hair dryer, Telephone
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