TOUR DESCRIPTION

DAY ONE:

Arrival to Lima and transfer to your hotel. The rest of the mo

rning you will have time off. Optional tours are available to visit modern and colonial Lima. Overnight at the hotel in Lima.

DAY TWO:

Transfer to the airport to board your flight to Cusco, capital of the Inca Empire. Reception at the airport and transfer to the hotel. Lunch and dinner at a restaurant, overnight at the hotel

WALKING TOUR
In the afternoon
From 2:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M.
Triumph Street, Hatunrumiyuq, San Blas, the Temple of the sun and the Loreto Street

Our guided walking tour starts by collecting you from your hotel. We first visit the main square, the Plaza de Armas of Cusco which used to be very important in Incan times, surrounded by the imposing mansions, and still is the centre of Cusco. The altitude here is approximately 3400 meters above sea level (11000 ft). We continue up Triumph Street via the old House of arms, dating from Incan times. This is no the Triumph Catholic Church. Hatunrumiyuq Street built in green igneous stone was the Inca Roca King’s palace. The famous twelve angled stone is the symbol of the grand Inca work and Empire.

We then continue up towards the San Blas neighborhood, one of the oldest artisan neighborhoods datin

g from colonial times. All the residents and shops show art work in different materials and styles from all different time periods. We continue down narrow original Incan streets flanked by Inca walls and the adobe brick remains of the conquest and republican time. Some of the balconies show incredible

wood carvings from the 17th, 18th, and 19th century. Some blocks ahead we will find the Temple of the Sun. Qoricancha is a synthesis of Inca organization, architecture and religion. The walls are made of sedimentary Inca stone work and illustrate the expression of architecture in pre-Columbian America. It was the center of the religion dedicated to different gods and deities: the Rainbow, Thunder, Stars, the Moon, and, of course, The Sun himself. The abducted idols of subdued tribes were kept hostage in t

he temple and if the tribe stepped out of line the idols were ridiculed and then destroyed.

We continue our tour to the two blocks further down situated Loreto Street, also called “Acllawasy”. Here we will visit the former “chosen women’s house” (Inca convent). All young girls from the novelty went there to learn all about the Inca culture, for example religion and female activities such as cooking, weaving, spinning, bringing up the children, preparing Chicha, and manufacturing ceramics.

We finish our tour by leaving you at your hotel.

DAY THREE:

FULL DAY HIKE
From 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
The Plaza de Armas, Sacsayhuaman, San Cristóbal, Q’enqo, the Moon Temple and the San Blas

Our enigmatical guided walk starts by collecting you from your hotel. We start with the center of the city of Cusco; Plaza de Armas. Its altitude is 3,400 meter

s (11,000 ft). We then start walking up towards the monumental temp

le of Sacsayhuaman; it is approximately half an hour’s walk and is situated at 3 kilometers (2 miles) from the centre. It is situated 200 meters (656 ft) northeast above Cusco. Half way uphill we will find the church of San Cristobal and next to it the imposing remains of the Palace of Manco Capac, the first Inca. Box lunch on the way.

Continuing east from Sacsayhuaman lays Q’enqo. Its altitude is 3,600 m (11,600 ft) and it used to be the mother earth temple. There are carvings everywhere and under the sedimentary stone hill the most amazing Inca altar can be found. Towards the northeast there is the Moon Temple. It is 1 kilometer (0.62 miles) from the ancient Incan road towards the antisuyo (into the Amazon direction). We then start descending to The San Blas neighborhood, an artisan neighborhood with its own chapel and Main Square.

Dinner at a restaurant and overnight at hotel.

DAY FOUR:

CUSCO – WAYLLABAMBA
Cusco, Pisqacuchu km 82, LLactapata ruins and Wayllabamba

Our grand adventure starts whit a pick up from your hotel at approximately 6:00 A.M. There is a fantastic drive through the viewpoints of the highland and the sacred valley which takes us to Pisqacuchu, kilometer 82 starting point of our h

ike which is around 2,800 meters (,9187 ft) above sea level. Crossing the footbridge we hike along the Tara trees, Cactus, Bromeliads and Spanish

moss forest. After an explanation of the LLactapata ruins, we lunch at Tarayoc place. An easy day 12 kilometers (8 miles) up and down mountainside, with a six to seven hours hike to reach the first base camp at Wayllabamba, at 3000 meters (9,843 ft) above sea level. We have afternoon tea once the camp is set up, with dinner around 7:00 P.M. Then to bed in preparation for an early start tomorrow.

DAY FIVE:

WAYLLABAMBA – PACAYMAYU

Our grand challenge against nature starts getting up at 5:00 A.M. We pack up our belongings, enjoy breakfast, stretch our legs and then we leave from 3,000 meters (9843 ft) up to Dead Woman Pass, the highest point on our hike at 4,200 meters (13,780 ft). We have two official breaks and water stations before getting to the top. Walk slowly and surely, take some breaks along the way, as many as you need, going at your own pace. Breathe in and out deeply two to three times at each break to catch your breath. We start climbing gently onto the mountain and under native woodland Unca forest through LlulluchaPampa at 3,850 meters (12,632 ft) with spectacular views of the landscapes and Inca trail ahead to the first pass. We start descending a stairway to the forested Pacaymayu Valley, the second base camp at 3,500 meters (11484 ft). We have afternoon tea once the camp is set up, with dinner around 7:00 P.M.

We sleep early again in preparation for an early start the

next day.

DAY SIX:

PACAYMAYU – WIÑAYWAYNA

Our best day for adventure starts at 5:00 A.M. We pack up things, enjoy breakfast, stretch our legs and then we leave from 3,500 meters (11,484 ft)toward the steps of Runkuracay ruins, with visit and guided tour. We keep ascending a steep mountainside as we reach the second pass of Runkuraca

y at 3,950 meters (12,960 ft) which gives us a spectacular view point of the Pumasillo range. Descending to Sayacmarca ruins we can view the incredible snow capped ranges and forested hills flanking the Aobamba valley. Continuing along the steep paved stone path and under cloud forest through a colorful riot of orchids, bromeliads, mosses and fern, we will find Phuyupatamarca; the third pass at 3,600 meters (11,812 ft). After lunch we start descending the mountainside at Phuyupatamarca ruins then a long stairway towards Wiñaywayna to the third camp side at 2,650 meters (8,695 ft) the largest and most beautiful of the Inca trail sites. In the afternoon we have a guided tour of the ruins, a break for tea and then dinner. After dinner we have a celebration with the kitchen crew and the porters in order to thank them for their hard work.

DAY SEVEN:

WIÑAYWAYNA – MACHU PICCHU

Our dream day starts very early getting up at 4:30 A.M. to pack up your things, enjoy breakfast and to prepare a pocket snack. We leave at 5:30 A.M. to follow the last stretch of the Inca trail across a dark green forest to reach the Sun Gate, with view of the enigmatical Inca city. The last half hour is fascinating and we will enjoy the sunshine along the way towards the heart of

Machu Picchu. Here we will complete a fully guided tour of the site with time available to enjoy the Machu Picchu citadel at your own pace. Lunch at a restaurant.

Later in the afternoon we take a bus to the small town of Aguas Calientes where we catch the train and return to Cusco. We end the tour leaving you in your Cusco hotel.
We will have dinner at a restaurant.

DAY EIGHT:

CUSCO AND LIMA

Transfer to airport for your flight to Lima. Depending on your fl

ight time optional tours of the city and its museums are available.

ITINERARY GREAT INCA TRA

IL

(8 DAYS – 7 NIGHTS)

• PRIVATE TOURS
• DAILY TOURS
• MINIMUM: 2Passengers
• PRICES: On request

DAY ONE:

• Reception at the Lima airport
• Transfer to the hotel
  
• Day at leisure
• Overnight at hotel

DAY TWO:

• Breakfast at the hotel
• Transfer to the Lima airport
• Early morning flight to Cusco
• Reception and transfer to the hotel
• In the afternoon walking tour
• Lunch, dinner at a restaurant and overnight at hotel

DAY THREE:

• Breakfast
• Full day hike by the nearby Cusco ruins
• Packed lunch on the way
• Dinner at a restaurant
  
• Overnight at hotel

DAY FOUR:

• Breakfast
• Transfer to departure point km 82
• Hike from km 82 to Wayllabamba first campsite
• Lunch on the way
• Dinner at the campsite
• Overnight in camping tents
  

DAY FIVE:

• Breakfast
• Hike from Wayllabamba to Pacaymayu
• Second base camp
• Lunch on the way
• Dinner at the campsite
• Overnight in camping tents

DAY SIX:

• Breakfast.
• Walk to Wiñayhuayna Pacaymayu. Third camp .
• Lunch on the way.
• On the afternoon visit the ruins of Wiñayhuayna.
• In the afternoon hot drinks.
• Dinner at the camp
• Overnight in tents.

DAY SEVEN:

• Breakfast
• Hike from Wiñaywayna to sun gate
• Sun gate to Machu Picchu and private guided tour
• Time leisure
• Lunch at a restaurant
  
• Bus to Aguas Calientes
• Return to Cusco by train.
• Transfer from the train station to hotel in Cusco
• Dinner at a restaurant
• Overnight at hotel
  

DAY EIGHT:

• Breakfast
• Transfer to the airport for your flight to flight to Lima
• Flight back to your country

Service Included:

• Transfer: Airport – Htl – Airport
• From Hotel to departure point km 82
• From Poroy train station to Hotel in Cusco
• Entrance fee to Machupicchu and Inca trail
• An Inflable mattress
• Three seasons camping tent and sleeping bag
• 4 Breakfast / 4 Lunches / 4 Dinners
• A liter of boil water per person every day
• Hot drinks at each camp
• A snack bag every morning
• A private bilingual guide on the Inca trail and Machupicchu tour
• Private porters to carry our camping gear and your duffel bag
• Bus tickets from Machupicchu to Aguas Calientes town
• Meals 6 breakfasts, 5 Lunches, 6 Dinners and 1 box lunch.
  
• Hotel 1 night in Lima, 3 in Cusco and 3 in campsites
  
• Private Transportation by vehicles

Service No Included:

• Alcoholic beverages
• Extras
• Tips
• Taxes
• Additional tours
• Laundry service
• Insurance
• Air tickets