Remember that the entrances to the Inka Trail and the tickets to Machu Picchu ARE NOT REFUNDABLE, THEY ARE NOT TRANSFERABLE TO OTHER PEOPLE AND THEIR ENTRY DATE CANNOT BE CHANGED.
DAY 1. TRANSFERT IN LIMA.
When your international flight arrives in Lima, look for a person holding a sign with your name on it! We will pick you up and transfer you to your hotel in Miraflores.
Overnight in Lima.
NOTE: Check-in at the hotel – 14:00
DAY 2. CITY TOUR IN LIMA (full day).
This morning you will visit the main plaza of Lima, where you will see the government house and the cathedral, and then you will go to the San Francisco church, where there are more than 75,000 people buried in the catacombs below the church. Afterwards, you will visit a ceremonial site called La Huaca Pucllana; according to archaeology, many rituals took place here.
Continuing with your tour, you will now go to visit the most important museum in Lima, The Larco Museum, but before visiting the museum, you will enjoy your lunch in the restaurant of the same museum. After learning about the history and culture of Peru from its beginnings to the present day, you will go to The Magic Water Circuit show. It has thirteen cybernetic fountains, supported by the highest technology, where music, water, sound and laser lights mix to present you with unique and incredible shows. After the show, you will go back to the hotel.
Overnight in Lima.
DAY 3. TRANSFER IN – WALKING TOUR CUSCO.
This morning we transfer you to the airport in Lima for your flight to Cusco city.
Today you will arrive in the afternoon or morning in Cusco City at 3450 m (11,320 ft). We are going to transfer you to your hotel. Your first day is a great opportunity to explore the town, where history is alive.
Therefore, you will have a walking tour. On the way, you will visit Cusco’s central square which was the main square of the Inca Empire and the Inkas called “Haukaypata”, then you will walk through some Incas streets that are an example of masterly Inca masonry. Continuing with your tour, you will visit Inka Museum, Machu Picchu Museum and the local market of San Pedro, where your five senses will enjoy the great variety of local aromas. Then you will go back to your hotel.
Overnight in Cusco.
DAY 4. CITY TOUR CUSCO.
We start this tour 8 am. Today you will visit 4 Inca remains.
We pick you up from your hotel and drive for 15 minutes from Cusco city to Tambomachay where you will see a temple for water, here the Inkas showed their gratitude to this vital element for life, then you will go to Puka Pukara, this place was a check point to control all people who arrived to Qosqo (Cusco) city from the sacred valley, afterwards we drive to Q’enqo, it is a natural rocky outcrop, where the Inkas found a tunnel and used to ceremonies and mummifications process.
Your next stop will be Sacsayhuaman the biggest Inca construction with huge rock built for more than 20 thousand people by order of the Inka Pachakuteq, here you will explore longer time walking through all its 3 levels then we will drive back to Cusco City. After this tour we pick you up from your hotel 2 hours before your departure flight. Thus, your adventure in Inka’s land get to its end.
Overnight in Cusco.
DAY 5. PISAQ – URUBAMBA – OLLANTAYTAMBO.
We pick you up from your hotel in Cusco and drive to Pisaq town in the sacred valley of the Incas.
The so-called Sacred Valley of the Incas, along the Rio Urubamba, begins at the town of Pisaq, about 30 km (18mi) northeast of Cusco. It ends 60 km (36 mi) northwest of Pisaq at Ollantaytambo. The Urubamba begins its abrupt decent toward the Amazon basin.
On the way to the sacred valley, we will have 2 main stops. First one will be on the Sacred Valley look out point where we will stop just for some pictures and small explanation, then we go to the Inca place called Pisaq, here we will explore it. Afterward we get back to the private car and drive to Chichubamba community in Urubamba town where we will visit a local house and have lunch there. After our local lunch you will visit Ollantaytambo Inka place and town where you will spend the night.
Overnight in Ollantaytambo.
DAY 6. OLLANTAYTAMBO – KM 104 – MACHU PICCHU.
We pick you up from your hotel at 06:30 am and walk to the train station at Ollantaytambo. We travel 1 hour 30 minutes by train to Km 104(2050m/6,725ft) the start of the trail. After we show our original passports and cross the checkpoint, we will walk up approximately 4 hours to the Inca site Wiñay Wayna (‘Forever Young’) at 2650m/8,694ft. On the way, we will have many breaks to enjoy the spectacular views. After exploring the Inca site, we will have time for our lunch, then we will continue for about 1 hour to ‘Inti Punku’ (Sun Gate) at 2720m/8,923ft where we will have the first panoramic view of Machu Picchu (2400m/7,874ft) then we will walk down to Machu Picchu and to go by bus down to Aguas Calientes for dinner and the night. You can also go to the thermal springs.
Overnight in Aguas Calientes.
DAY 7. AGUAS CALIENTES – MACHU PICCHU.
We woke up early this morning to; have breakfast in the hotel and then take one of the first buses to Machu Picchu. It is well worth the effort to arrive at Machu Picchu early because the Inca City is quietest in the early morning, and we will have time to take photos and enjoy the sunrise over Machu Picchu. Your guide will take you to the classic spot to take your postcard pictures. This vantage point offers a terrific view of the whole complex; then, you will have a guided tour of Machu Picchu, learning about the history of Machu Picchu and seeing the most important buildings and temples.
Once you feel that you have seen every corner of Machu Picchu, you will take a bus back down to Aguas Calientes Town, where we will have time to enjoy our lunch, then we will get our train to return to Ollantaytambo Town.
Overnight in Ollantaytambo.
DAY 8. MORAY – SALT MINES – CHICNHERO – CUSCO.
Today we will visit the other side of the sacred valley, we will pick you up from your hotel and drive for 30 minutes to arrive to our first Inka place named Moray here we will learn about the Inka agriculture, then we will drive for 30 more minutes to visit salt mines, here we will see more than 4000 salt ponds on the mountainside, after our photos and explanation we will drive to Chinchero where we will visit a community of OCUTUAN here the local people will teach us the Inka technique that they still use to dye the alpaca and llama wool, here as well we will have our lunch cook we the product that this community produce. Then we will drive back to Cusco.
Overnight in Cusco.
DAY 9. RAIBOW MOUNTAIN PALCOYO.
When Viracocha God built the Andes Mountains, he did not forget that the mountains are part of the natural beauty and he gave them colour, because of the now we will visit the south part of Cusco city where we will see three rainbow mountains.
Peru’s rainbow mountains provide some of the most wonderful and unique scenery in the world. We have many of them, and Palcoyo is one of the most beautiful. At 4:30, we will pick you up from your hotel in Cusco City (3,400 m). We drive for 1.30 minutes to get to Cusipata Town, where you have the first stop, and you can use the toilet. Then, we drive for 1:20 hrs. more to get to the community of Palcoyo (the star of the hike). On the way, we drive through different Villages and enjoy the amazing landscape, where you can see farm areas of potatoes, corn, and alpacas farm and also a nice view of the red river. Once we get to Palcoyo Community, where you start your adventure, we will walk for 1 hour to get to Lookout Point (4,900 m), where you can appreciate three rainbow mountains, the panoramic view of the red valley and the Ausangate snow mountain (highest Mountain in Cusco), then you continue walking for 20 minutes, and you get to the “Bosque de Piedras” Stone Forest. After that, you start to descend back to the car and go to the local restaurant and then back to Cusco City.
Overnight in Cusco.
DAY 10. TRANSFER OUT TO THE AIRPORT.
Today you have your transfer to Cusco airport. If you want to enjoy more Cusco city, we recommend you to book your flight after 4:00pm.
For Domestic flight we recommend you to be in Cusco airport 2 hours before your departure time.
All Private Transport:
Entrance Tickets.
Recommendations for the Weather.
Season below the equator is the reverse of those in the north. Summer in the lower part of South America runs from November to April and winter from May to October. Nevertheless, the weather in the highlands is like north hemisphere, it means that in Cusco city, Puno and Puerto Maldonado (Amazon) are dry season from May to October.
The tourist season in Peru runs from May through October, which corresponds to the dry season in the Sierra and jungle.
In the Sierra expect rain between November and April, and especially January through March. The rest of the year the weather is dry and the temperatures fickle.
The sun can be hot, but in the shade, it is refreshingly cool. Nights are chilly, and the temperature may drop to freezing. Temperatures during Cusco´s dry month average 0°C (32°F)-22°C (71°F)
It is recommended to have insect repellent in the Sacred Valley area and the Machu Picchu area.
Light clothes for the day and warm clothes for the night.
Drinking lots of water helps control altitude issues.
1. Altitude Acclimatization:
Why is it important? Cusco is at a considerable altitude, which can cause altitude sickness (soroche) in some people.
Recommendations:
Arrive early: If possible, arrive in Cusco a few days before starting intense activities so that your body can gradually adapt.
Rest: Avoid excessive physical exertion during the first few days.
Hydration: Drink plenty of water.
Chewing coca leaves: It is a local tradition and can help alleviate symptoms.
2. Ideal Time to Visit:
Climate: Cusco has two main seasons: dry (May to October) and rainy (November to April).
Dry season: Ideal for hiking and visiting archaeological sites.
Rainy season: Lower prices and fewer crowds, but some routes may be closed.
3. Appropriate Clothing:
Layers: Temperatures can vary greatly during the day.
Comfortable shoes: To explore the city and the ruins.
Sun protection: Sunglasses, hat and sunscreen.
Raincoat: In case of rain, especially in the rainy season.
4. Travel Insurance:
Coverage: Includes medical expenses, trip cancellation and loss of luggage.
5. Money:
Currency: Peruvian soles.
ATMs: Available in the city.
BOOKING PROCESS
BOOKING
To reserve your trip to Peru you must make a deposit of 50% of the total price of the trip and send a
photo of the deposit and the next important personal information or you can send a photo of the passports of each traveler in the group.
First name:
Last name:
Passport number:
Date of birth:
Passport expiration date:
The remaining 50% of the trip you will pay it in Cusco in US dollars before starting your tour.
To make the payment of the remaining balance, you can pay in CASH and in Dollars or pay with a
credit or debit card, however if you pay with a card, we must add 7% more for the transfer cost.
CANCELLATIONS.
To cancel your trip, keep in mind the following.
If your trip includes hotels, you can cancel 2 months before your trip begins in Peru.
If your reservation does not include hotels, you can cancel 1 month before starting your trip in Peru.
In both cases, only 70% of the deposit will be refunded. The remaining 30% will be used for administrative expenses and refund transfer expenses.
DAY 1. TRANSFERT IN LIMA.
When your international flight arrives in Lima, look for a person holding a sign with your name on it! We will pick you up and transfer you to your hotel in Miraflores.
Overnight in Lima.
NOTE: Check-in at the hotel – 14:00
DAY 2. CITY TOUR IN LIMA (full day).
This morning you will visit the main plaza of Lima, where you will see the government house and the cathedral, and then you will go to the San Francisco church, where there are more than 75,000 people buried in the catacombs below the church. Afterwards, you will visit a ceremonial site called La Huaca Pucllana; according to archaeology, many rituals took place here.
Continuing with your tour, you will now go to visit the most important museum in Lima, The Larco Museum, but before visiting the museum, you will enjoy your lunch in the restaurant of the same museum. After learning about the history and culture of Peru from its beginnings to the present day, you will go to The Magic Water Circuit show. It has thirteen cybernetic fountains, supported by the highest technology, where music, water, sound and laser lights mix to present you with unique and incredible shows. After the show, you will go back to the hotel.
Overnight in Lima.
DAY 3. TRANSFER IN – WALKING TOUR CUSCO.
This morning we transfer you to the airport in Lima for your flight to Cusco city.
Today you will arrive in the afternoon or morning in Cusco City at 3450 m (11,320 ft). We are going to transfer you to your hotel. Your first day is a great opportunity to explore the town, where history is alive.
Therefore, you will have a walking tour. On the way, you will visit Cusco’s central square which was the main square of the Inca Empire and the Inkas called “Haukaypata”, then you will walk through some Incas streets that are an example of masterly Inca masonry. Continuing with your tour, you will visit Inka Museum, Machu Picchu Museum and the local market of San Pedro, where your five senses will enjoy the great variety of local aromas. Then you will go back to your hotel.
Overnight in Cusco.
DAY 4. CITY TOUR CUSCO.
We start this tour 8 am. Today you will visit 4 Inca remains.
We pick you up from your hotel and drive for 15 minutes from Cusco city to Tambomachay where you will see a temple for water, here the Inkas showed their gratitude to this vital element for life, then you will go to Puka Pukara, this place was a check point to control all people who arrived to Qosqo (Cusco) city from the sacred valley, afterwards we drive to Q’enqo, it is a natural rocky outcrop, where the Inkas found a tunnel and used to ceremonies and mummifications process.
Your next stop will be Sacsayhuaman the biggest Inca construction with huge rock built for more than 20 thousand people by order of the Inka Pachakuteq, here you will explore longer time walking through all its 3 levels then we will drive back to Cusco City. After this tour we pick you up from your hotel 2 hours before your departure flight. Thus, your adventure in Inka’s land get to its end.
Overnight in Cusco.
DAY 5. PISAQ – URUBAMBA – OLLANTAYTAMBO.
We pick you up from your hotel in Cusco and drive to Pisaq town in the sacred valley of the Incas.
The so-called Sacred Valley of the Incas, along the Rio Urubamba, begins at the town of Pisaq, about 30 km (18mi) northeast of Cusco. It ends 60 km (36 mi) northwest of Pisaq at Ollantaytambo. The Urubamba begins its abrupt decent toward the Amazon basin.
On the way to the sacred valley, we will have 2 main stops. First one will be on the Sacred Valley look out point where we will stop just for some pictures and small explanation, then we go to the Inca place called Pisaq, here we will explore it. Afterward we get back to the private car and drive to Chichubamba community in Urubamba town where we will visit a local house and have lunch there. After our local lunch you will visit Ollantaytambo Inka place and town where you will spend the night.
Overnight in Ollantaytambo.
DAY 6. OLLANTAYTAMBO – KM 104 – MACHU PICCHU.
We pick you up from your hotel at 06:30 am and walk to the train station at Ollantaytambo. We travel 1 hour 30 minutes by train to Km 104(2050m/6,725ft) the start of the trail. After we show our original passports and cross the checkpoint, we will walk up approximately 4 hours to the Inca site Wiñay Wayna (‘Forever Young’) at 2650m/8,694ft. On the way, we will have many breaks to enjoy the spectacular views. After exploring the Inca site, we will have time for our lunch, then we will continue for about 1 hour to ‘Inti Punku’ (Sun Gate) at 2720m/8,923ft where we will have the first panoramic view of Machu Picchu (2400m/7,874ft) then we will walk down to Machu Picchu and to go by bus down to Aguas Calientes for dinner and the night. You can also go to the thermal springs.
Overnight in Aguas Calientes.
DAY 7. AGUAS CALIENTES – MACHU PICCHU.
We woke up early this morning to; have breakfast in the hotel and then take one of the first buses to Machu Picchu. It is well worth the effort to arrive at Machu Picchu early because the Inca City is quietest in the early morning, and we will have time to take photos and enjoy the sunrise over Machu Picchu. Your guide will take you to the classic spot to take your postcard pictures. This vantage point offers a terrific view of the whole complex; then, you will have a guided tour of Machu Picchu, learning about the history of Machu Picchu and seeing the most important buildings and temples.
Once you feel that you have seen every corner of Machu Picchu, you will take a bus back down to Aguas Calientes Town, where we will have time to enjoy our lunch, then we will get our train to return to Ollantaytambo Town.
Overnight in Ollantaytambo.
DAY 8. MORAY – SALT MINES – CHICNHERO – CUSCO.
Today we will visit the other side of the sacred valley, we will pick you up from your hotel and drive for 30 minutes to arrive to our first Inka place named Moray here we will learn about the Inka agriculture, then we will drive for 30 more minutes to visit salt mines, here we will see more than 4000 salt ponds on the mountainside, after our photos and explanation we will drive to Chinchero where we will visit a community of OCUTUAN here the local people will teach us the Inka technique that they still use to dye the alpaca and llama wool, here as well we will have our lunch cook we the product that this community produce. Then we will drive back to Cusco.
Overnight in Cusco.
DAY 9. RAIBOW MOUNTAIN PALCOYO.
When Viracocha God built the Andes Mountains, he did not forget that the mountains are part of the natural beauty and he gave them colour, because of the now we will visit the south part of Cusco city where we will see three rainbow mountains.
Peru’s rainbow mountains provide some of the most wonderful and unique scenery in the world. We have many of them, and Palcoyo is one of the most beautiful. At 4:30, we will pick you up from your hotel in Cusco City (3,400 m). We drive for 1.30 minutes to get to Cusipata Town, where you have the first stop, and you can use the toilet. Then, we drive for 1:20 hrs. more to get to the community of Palcoyo (the star of the hike). On the way, we drive through different Villages and enjoy the amazing landscape, where you can see farm areas of potatoes, corn, and alpacas farm and also a nice view of the red river. Once we get to Palcoyo Community, where you start your adventure, we will walk for 1 hour to get to Lookout Point (4,900 m), where you can appreciate three rainbow mountains, the panoramic view of the red valley and the Ausangate snow mountain (highest Mountain in Cusco), then you continue walking for 20 minutes, and you get to the “Bosque de Piedras” Stone Forest. After that, you start to descend back to the car and go to the local restaurant and then back to Cusco City.
Overnight in Cusco.
DAY 10. TRANSFER OUT TO THE AIRPORT.
Today you have your transfer to Cusco airport. If you want to enjoy more Cusco city, we recommend you to book your flight after 4:00pm.
For Domestic flight we recommend you to be in Cusco airport 2 hours before your departure time.
Recommendations for the Weather.
Season below the equator is the reverse of those in the north. Summer in the lower part of South America runs from November to April and winter from May to October. Nevertheless, the weather in the highlands is like north hemisphere, it means that in Cusco city, Puno and Puerto Maldonado (Amazon) are dry season from May to October.
The tourist season in Peru runs from May through October, which corresponds to the dry season in the Sierra and jungle.
In the Sierra expect rain between November and April, and especially January through March. The rest of the year the weather is dry and the temperatures fickle.
The sun can be hot, but in the shade, it is refreshingly cool. Nights are chilly, and the temperature may drop to freezing. Temperatures during Cusco´s dry month average 0°C (32°F)-22°C (71°F)
It is recommended to have insect repellent in the Sacred Valley area and the Machu Picchu area.
Light clothes for the day and warm clothes for the night.
Drinking lots of water helps control altitude issues.
Recommendations for the Weather.
Season below the equator is the reverse of those in the north. Summer in the lower part of South America runs from November to April and winter from May to October. Nevertheless, the weather in the highlands is like north hemisphere, it means that in Cusco city, Puno and Puerto Maldonado (Amazon) are dry season from May to October.
The tourist season in Peru runs from May through October, which corresponds to the dry season in the Sierra and jungle.
In the Sierra expect rain between November and April, and especially January through March. The rest of the year the weather is dry and the temperatures fickle.
The sun can be hot, but in the shade, it is refreshingly cool. Nights are chilly, and the temperature may drop to freezing. Temperatures during Cusco´s dry month average 0°C (32°F)-22°C (71°F)
It is recommended to have insect repellent in the Sacred Valley area and the Machu Picchu area.
Light clothes for the day and warm clothes for the night.
Drinking lots of water helps control altitude issues.
All Private Transport:
Entrance Tickets.
1. Altitude Acclimatization:
Why is it important? Cusco is at a considerable altitude, which can cause altitude sickness (soroche) in some people.
Recommendations:
Arrive early: If possible, arrive in Cusco a few days before starting intense activities so that your body can gradually adapt.
Rest: Avoid excessive physical exertion during the first few days.
Hydration: Drink plenty of water.
Chewing coca leaves: It is a local tradition and can help alleviate symptoms.
2. Ideal Time to Visit:
Climate: Cusco has two main seasons: dry (May to October) and rainy (November to April).
Dry season: Ideal for hiking and visiting archaeological sites.
Rainy season: Lower prices and fewer crowds, but some routes may be closed.
3. Appropriate Clothing:
Layers: Temperatures can vary greatly during the day.
Comfortable shoes: To explore the city and the ruins.
Sun protection: Sunglasses, hat and sunscreen.
Raincoat: In case of rain, especially in the rainy season.
4. Travel Insurance:
Coverage: Includes medical expenses, trip cancellation and loss of luggage.
5. Money:
Currency: Peruvian soles.
ATMs: Available in the city.
BOOKING PROCESS
BOOKING
To reserve your trip to Peru you must make a deposit of 50% of the total price of the trip and send a
photo of the deposit and the next important personal information or you can send a photo of the passports of each traveler in the group.
First name:
Last name:
Passport number:
Date of birth:
Passport expiration date:
The remaining 50% of the trip you will pay it in Cusco in US dollars before starting your tour.
To make the payment of the remaining balance, you can pay in CASH and in Dollars or pay with a
credit or debit card, however if you pay with a card, we must add 7% more for the transfer cost.
CANCELLATIONS.
To cancel your trip, keep in mind the following.
If your trip includes hotels, you can cancel 2 months before your trip begins in Peru.
If your reservation does not include hotels, you can cancel 1 month before starting your trip in Peru.
In both cases, only 70% of the deposit will be refunded. The remaining 30% will be used for administrative expenses and refund transfer expenses.
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