MACHU PICCHU Machu Picchu is a trip to the serenity of the soul, to eternal fusion with the cosmos, there we feel our own fragility. It is one of the greatest marvels of South America. A resting place of butterflies at the epicenter of the great circle of life. Another miracle. Cusco, a jewel in the heartland of South America, is rich in Natural and Cultural Wonders. We offer a wide range of cultural and adventure tours in the Cusco and Machu Picchu area and beyond
TRAVEL AGENCY - TOUR OPERATOR - MACHU PICCHU TOURS INFORMATION
Daily departure Price per person
Tourist class (3 stars hotel)
US$1615 based on double occupancy Include the flight tickets
Lima - Cusco / Cusco - Lima
*includes tourist class 3 stars hotel
First class 4stars and deluxe available upon request
IMPORTANT NOTE: Due some restrictions to get into the Inca trail we recommend you to book the program at least with 35 days in advantage (if less days please ask for availability)
Day 1 LIMA PICK UP
Upon arrival reception and transfer to the select hotel - overnight (no meals)
Day 2 LIMA TO CUSCO PICK UP
You will be picked up from your hotel and transfer to the airport for your flight to Cusco upon arrival reception and transfer to the select hotel, morning at leisure to acclimatize to the altitude. In the afternoon 2;00pm you will be taken on a city tour and visit a local archeological sites:
The Cathedral, Koricancha, Sacsayhuaman and surroundings returning later afternoon 5:30pm to your hotel around and enjoy the hospitality of the local people (no meals included).
Day 3 SACRED VALLEY
After breakfast at 8:45am you will be taken through the Inca Sacred Valley where life has remained almost unchanged for 500 years. You will visit the impressive village of Pisac and the Indian market, enjoy the beautiful handicrafts on sale and wonder at the many ethnic tribal costumes worn, not just for tourists, but as part of their heritage by the local people. The tour also include the visit to Ollantaytambo fortress and the Chinchero Market Before returning to your hotel in Cusco late afternoon (around 6:30pm)(breakfast and Lunch included)
Day 4 RAFTING FULL DAY
Get on a boat and have a wet and wild rafting experience through the Sacred Valley at the Urubamba river. Our tour guides are bilingual and fully trained. The departure is at 9:00am Include: Full Rafting equipment (helmet, life jacket, raincoat, paddle, wetsuit, Hyside Self Bailer Boats) Round Trip Transportation. Lunch (Meat, salad, sodas, tea, coffee, dessert, fruits) Optional : Video and Photos Services (breakfast and Lunch included)
Day 5 INCA TRAIL TO MACHUPICCHU
(4Days 3nights)
Cusco to Km. 82
At six in the morning, we pick up our passengers at their hotels and travel by bus to the Km 82, the start of the Inca Trail. We start our trek escorted by native “Quechua'' porters hike to Llulluchapampa. The first day the trail leads along the Urubamba River, offering you spectacular views of snow-capped mountains and intense flora. camp at Huayllabamba (breakfast at Hotel, lunch and dinner on hike).
Day 6 PACAMAYO
We will begin to climb the first pass, Warmiwañusca (4,200 m. alt.), This second day is more challenging as you climb a 4.200-meter high pass, often covered in mist where there is a spectacular view of the valley below.
This night, we will camp along the river Pacamayo at the bottom of the pass.(breakfast,Lunch,Dinner)
Day 7 WIÑAYHUAYNA
After breakfast, we will hike towards Runku Rakay and traverse the second pass of the same name (3,800 masl). A stone path guides you through a dense cloud forest to Wiña Wayna, passing many Inca ruins on the way final night near the ruins of Wiñayhuayna, (breakfast,Lunch,dinner)
Day 8 MACHU PICCHU - CUSCO
We will rise very early so that we may watch the sunrise from Inti Punku “Sun Gate” the fog lifts and you are looking down onto Machu Picchu just as the Incas did centuries before you. The sight is awe inspiring - a sprawling temple bathed in sunlight.
Guided tour follow by some time at leisure, afternoon we will take the train back in Cusco where we will arrive around 8:30pm (breakfast)
As an option, you may stay overnight in Machu Picchu - easy to arrange upon request
Day 9 TRANSFER OUT
Pick up from your hotel and transfer to the airport for your flight back to Lima - end of our services
INCLUDE ON THE INCA TRAIL:
Transportation to km 82
Transfer from the train station to the hotel
Entrance tickets
bus tickets Machupicchu - Aguas Calientes
Train ticket to Cusco Back packer
Team:
one cook and assistant
professional bilingual guide
porters for equipment
Food:
3 x breakfast, 3 x lunch, 3 x diner, coffee and thee.
NOTE: Vegetarian food available on request.
NOT INCLUDES:
-Sleeping Bag
-Lunch at 4th day.
-Extra porter for your personal items US$50 per person (18pounds)
Unless you hire an EXTRA PORTER you need to carry your back pack, sleeping bag and the mattress. You need to indicate this at the time of booking as porters who carry for the full 4 days require permits in advance in the same manner as trekkers.
WE RECOMMEND BRINGING
For the River rafting:
Bathing suit , towel, sandals or running shoes, shorts (to use over the wetsuit)
hat, sun block, camera
For the Inca Trail:
Backpack, sleeping bag, warm clothes, flash light, wool socks, sunscreen (sun hat),
woolen hat for night, insect repellent, rain poncho, toiletries /paper, gloves / Scarf,
water purifying tablets, personal medical kit, water bottle, isic strudent card if applicable. Extra money you need to take at least 150.00 soles extra emergency money as there are no ATM´s in Aguas Calientes and higher commission on Travellers Checks.
WHERE TO GO AT CUSCO? Cusco and its surrounding area breath itself history; there are many places that is worth visiting them, streets and Inca temples, through all over the city, It’s amazing how the stones insert themselves perfectly. With this architecture, one can walk for hours admiring the splendor of the city, you can also do it by bus or hiring a car, the best option is to hire a professional guide.
Peruvian Tours y Servicios S.A.C.
www.peruvian-tours.com
