Day
1: Lima
Welcome upon your arrival in Lima. Transfer to your hotel in the famous Miraflores neighborhood. If time permits, we can arrange for a visit to some of Lima’s cultural sites or just relax while exploring Miraflores at your own pace.
Day 2: Lima
During the morning you will enjoy a guided city tour of Lima. In the afternoon you will visit the famous Larco and Archeological museums. Enjoy the rest of the evening before your flight to Cuzco early tomorrow morning. (B)
Day
3: Lima / Cuzco
After breakfast
in the hotel you will be transferred to the airport for the flight to
Cuzco. Upon arriving in Cuzco (11,152 ft.), our guide will take you
to the hotel where you can spend the morning resting and acclimating
to the altitude. In the afternoon you will enjoy a guided tour of Cuzco
with its ancient cathedrals and amazingly crafted Inca walls. You will
also visit Cuzco's nearby ruins; Kenko, Tambomachay, Puka Pukara, Saqsaywaman.
(B)
Day
4: Cuzco / Sacred Valley; Pisac & Ollantaytambo / Cuzco
Today you
will visit the Sacred Valley (9,350 ft.) and experience the rich colors
of its traditional towns and ruins. Through the scenic countryside we
will make our way to the town of Pisac to visit the town's colorful
market. Before returning to Cuzco, our afternoon will come to a close
at the town of Ollantaytambo. Here, you will visit the site of the beautiful
rose-colored stone ruins where the Incans fought against the Spaniards.
(B, L)
Day 5: Ollantaytambo / Wayllabamba (9,679 ft.) - Hike #1
Depart early in
the morning from the hotel to rendezvous with our quechua porters. From
Km. 82 (9,072 ft.), we hike along the bank of the Vilcanota River and
views of the magnificent peaks of the Nevado Veronica (19,000 ft.).
The overnight camp is on a terrace at Wayllabamba (9679 ft.). This is
a 9.9 mile hike (6 hours trek). Note: All camp gear is carried by the
porters. You only have to carry a light backpack with personal essentials.
(B, L, D)
Day 6: Wayllabamba / Pacaymayu (11,967 ft.) - Hike #2
We climb through the magical
Polylepis forest to high camp at Pacaymayu (11,967 ft.). Today is one
of the most demanding days of the trip as we climb to higher altitudes.
The first pass at 13,750 ft., Warmiwañusca, offers views east
to the Huayanay peaks and west into rugged Vilcabamba range. Camp at
Pacaymayu after the 5.4 mile hike (6.5 hours). (B, L, D)
Day 7: Pacaymayu / Wiñayhuayna (8,695 ft.) - Hike #3
We cross the second pass
at 13,100 ft., and follow a fine Inca highway to the restored town site
of Sayaqmarka. The Inca trail in this section is made up of white granite,
crossing through a thick mountainside forest. We will visit the ruins
of Phuyupatamarka (12,460 ft.), then descend to Wiñayhuayna to
our campsite. Estimated time of 7 hours to cover 6.25 miles. (B, L,
D)
Day 8: Wiñayhuayna / Machu Picchu (7,875 ft.) - Hike #4
Early in the morning, we will descend from mountain forests into the high jungle habitat. Orchids and hummingbirds are common along this spectacular section of the trail high above the river. We arrive at the Gate of the Sun for our first view of Machu Picchu (7,875 ft.) and a guided tour of the Machu Picchu sanctuary. In the mid-afternoon we descend to the town of Aguas Calientes. (B, L)
Day 9: Machu Picchu / Cuzco
Free day to return to Machu Picchu (re-entry fee and transfer included). You might want to wake up early and take some pictures from the Puerta del Sol in Machu Picchu. Today is also a great opportunity to climb Wayna Picchu. In the afternoon we will return by train to Cuzco. Transfer to your hotel upon arrival in Cuzco. (B)
Day 10: Cuzco
Today explore Cuzco and your own pace. Is the last day for shopping and visiting again your favorite sites. Note: Can be skipped if need to return home a day earlier. (B)
Day 11: Lima / Cuzco
This morning you will be transferred to the airport for the flight to
Lima's international airport. (B)
End of Services
Please note: Actual day-by-day itineraries may vary from those shown in order to
take advantage of local sightseeing options, trains or flight schedules changes, or other unforeseen events.
B = Breakfast - L = Lunch - D = Dinner
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