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PERU TRAVEL PLANNER
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ACTIVE PERU
10
DAYS (10 days and 9 nights)
Daily Departures
Per Person Prices
Note: Reservation required 30 days previous to arrive in Lima,
this is because there is a limit of visitors per day for the Inca Trail Daily
departure, minimum 2 passengers.
This
package can be easily customized to suit your
needs
DAY 1 LIMA PICK UP
Upon arrival reception and transfer from the airport to the
Hotel. Overnight (no meals)
DAY 2 LIMA CITY TOUR & PACHACAMAC RUINS
In the morning Lima city tour, you will be picked up from your
hotel at 09:00am approx. We will visit the colonial area and to
the Plaza de Armas where you will see the Government Palace, the
Cathedral, the Archbishop's Palace and the City Hall as well as
the XVII century church and cloister of San Francisco, a world
cultural heritage.
Then we will go to the modern downtown with a view of the
Pacific Ocean and the modern residential suburb of San Isidro.
We will visit a place that is near Lima, there is an
archaeological enclosure whose constructions conserve the
mysticism and religiosity of their past. Its name: Pachacamac.
When traveling this sanctuary, where hundred of years ago the
natives surrendered cult to the sun and to the Earth, one can
feel the magic attraction of a place that will always be sacred.
Finally, return to the hotel. Overnight. (B,L)
DAY 3: LIMA - CUSCO
Transfer to the Lima airport for the flight to Cuzco (airfare
not included).
Upon arrival at Cusco airport you will be met and driven to
Hotel, where you are advised to rest for a while to acclimatize
to the altitude. In the afternoon Cusco City Tour From 1.45pm to
6.30pm.
This tour includes the Qoricancha (temple of the sun) and the
Cathedral.
The tour drives along the Circunvalacion Road up to famous
fortress of Sacsayhuaman , then to Q'enqo , Puca Pucara and
Tambomachay Including Spanish and English speaking guide. Also
included in this is a tourist card, giving you access to all the
sites in the Cuzco area as a whole (i.e., including outside of
the City itself). Hotel Overnight. (B)
DAY 4 TIPON – HUACARPAY – PIQUILLAQTA TOUR
We leave cusco at approx 9:00am in the morning to go to tipon, a
small village with an arqueological complex, which we will
visit. Via horseshoe routes we arrive a small colonial town
called oropesa, known also for his long tradition to prepare
deliscious bread. Then we continue our ride to the lagoon of
huacarpay where we can watch different types of birds. This
lagoon is home and breeding-place for many birds.
To finish our spectacular tour in the midst of the andes we
visit the arqueological complex of piquillaqta, where the bus to
cusco awaits us. Overnight (B)
EQUIPMENT: Bicycle, helmet, gloves, box lunch or picnic lunch
NOT INCLUDED: Entrance ticket to tipon and piquillaqta (included
in the tourist entrance ticket)
PERIOD: Whole year
LEVEL: IntermediateDAY 5 TIME AT LEISURE IN CUSCO
Hotel overnight. (B)
INCA TRAIL TO MACHUPICCHU (4 days - 3 nights)
KIDS under 12 years old or Students up to 25 years old -Discount
$25.-usd per person.
We require a reservation of minimum 2 month working days in
advance to confirm the trip.
Note: To apply to this discount It is necessary to send us your
scan copy ISIC (International Student Identity Card). Without
this copy we will not be able to make the discount. The group is
form by 16 persons
* Participants need to be in good physical health and condition
to be able to enjoy the Inka Trail. The trekking will be
difficult if you have not exercised regularly before your trip.
To fully enjoy an Inka Trail adventure, we advise passengers to
get into an exercise program for their own safety and enjoyment.
If a passenger suffers from any medical condition, we advise
him/her to consult a physician about joining an Inka Trail
Expedition.
Included:
Bus service until km 82, entrance ticket to the Inca trail,
professional guide English and Spanish speaking guide during all
the trekking, tents, carriers, breakfasts lunches and dinners
(as explained below), complete Machu Picchu's ruins tour:
KILOMETERS OF WALKING DAY BY DAY
Day 01 - 12 Km (Km-82 to Huayllabmba) Cusco (3400) - Chillca
(2720) - Huayllabamba (2950)
Day 02 - 12 Km (Huayllabamba to Pacaymayo) Huayllabamba(2950) -Pakaymayu
(3600)
Day 03 - 16 Km (Pacaymayo to Wiñayhuayna) Pakaymayo (3600) -
Wiñaywayna (2700)
Day 04 - 05 Km (Wiñayhuaina to
Machupicchu)Wiñayhuayna(2700)-Machupichu (2400)- Cusco(3400)
THE TEMPERATURE
the high temperature`s 25ºC and the low temperature`s 5ºC.
the coldest month is June and down to -5ºC.
DAY 6 : INCA TRAIL
Pick up at your hotel. We start our trek escorted by native "quechua"
porters going through semi-arid terrain along the Urubamba river
with magnificent views of snow capped mount Veronica, later
going through Llactapata, an ancient Inca citadel that protected
the entry to two valleys. (B+L+D)
DAY 7: INCA TRAIL
Today the first part of the trek takes us to the Inca Hamlet of
Huayabamba, later going through Warmiwañuska pass (4200 mt),
known as "dead woman's pass". (B+L+D)
DAY 8: INCA TRAIL
Walking on a remarkably preserved Inca Trail passing ancient
archaeological sites covered by dense jungle overgrowth, later
visiting the Phuyupatamarca (city above clouds) with spectacular
view of snow covered Andean ranges, camping at Wiñaywayna,
probably the most spectacular archaeological complex during the
trek. (B+L+D)
DAY 9: INCA TRAIL / CUSCO
Passing through the Inti Puncu (Gate of the Sun), we arrive to
Machu Picchu, "the lost city of the Incas". Complete guided
tour, then late in the afternoon train back to Cusco. Hotel
overnight .(B)
B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner
HEIGHTS
Cusco City: 3,360 m.a.s.l.
Machu Picchu: 2,400 m.a.s.l.
Urubamba Valley: 2,850 m.a.s.l.
Inca Trail highest point: 4,200 m.a.s.l.
PARK REGULATIONS
The Inca Trail is part of the Machu Picchu Sanctuary, a
protected area of
32,592 hectares, managed by the National Institute of Natural
Resources, INRENA. Every visitor must obey park regulations
prohibiting littering, cutting or damaging trees, removing or
damaging stones of ruins and the Trail, removing plants, killing
animals, lighting open fires or camping in the archeological
sites (Only authorized campsites can be used).
INCLUDES :
-Transportation to head of trail
-Entrance ticket to Inca Trail
-Tents, and camping equipment
-Meals as specified in the above itinerary
-Porters and cook
-Professional bilingual guide
-Train ticket back to Cusco (Backpacker)
-Mattress
NOT INCLUDES:
*sleeping bag rental US $ 35.00 per person for the 4 days
available upon request
*extra porter for your personal items: Available for US$125 for
16 pounds for the 4days 3nights
WE RECOMMEND YOU TO:
- Use boots during treks and sneakers during long walks.
- Drinking lots of liquids on long excursions, specially during
the Inka Trail
- Always taking an umbrella or rainwear.
YOU SHOULD BRING
-Personal sleeping bag
-Warm Jacket or Sweater
-RainGear (from nov to april)
-T-shirt , short, long pants.
-Back pack, trekking shoes, sandals
-Sun Hat , wool hat , sun glasses
-Water bottle,flash light, hat
-Personal clothing for trek
-Insect repellent - Suncream
-Personal medication
-Water Purification Tablets.
MEALS
Breakfast varies from day to day and can include:
- tea, coffee or hot chocolate
- pancakes or bread (with butter/jam)
- eggs (fried, omelet) or Fruit
Lunches (the last day lunch is not included) Lunch includes:
- Soup
- Seconds (spaghetti or rice with veggies and meat)
- Tea or coffee 3 Dinners (the last day dinner is not included)
Dinner consists of:
- Soup
- Seconds (fish or chicken accompanied by potatoes en
vegetables) -Tea or coffee
DAY 10 TRANSFER OUT
Pick up from your hotel and transfer to the airport for your
flight to Lima (airfare not included) (B)
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INCLUDES:
All hotel and lodge accommodations based on double or single occupancy. All
scheduled transportation. All transfers. All scheduled excursions with
English-speaking guide services. All entrance fees Meals as specified in the
itinerary. B=Breakfast; L=Lunch; D=Dinner.
Note : We can replace above Hotels with other one with the same characteristics
in the case that it becomes necessary for operative and other reasonable causes.
NOT INCLUDED IN THE FEE
International and domestic airfares, airport departure taxes or visa fees,
excess baggage charges, additional nights during the trip due to flight
cancellations,alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages or bottled water, snacks,
insurance of any kind, laundry, phone calls, radio calls or messages,
reconfirmation of flights and items of personal nature.
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Published articles and reviews about us
2009
Testimonials
Ajay
Parikh
Date:
Thu,16 Jul 2009
Hello all the folks at Peru Gateway Travel,
We had a fantastic time in Peru. We thank you all for making
our trip a success.
The only concern is that the accommodation in Cusco was below
average and we would not recommend the Emparada Plaza (?) to
anyone. Even though the staff was good, the room/bathroom,
breakfast was very bad.
Once again, thanks a lot for making our trip to your country a
memorable one. All the guides, especially Guillarmo in Lima
and Erica in Cusco, were excellent.
Kazuaki Kubo
Date:
Thu,16 Jul 2009
I want to thank
you and all of the staff of Peru Gateway Travel for the perfect
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Sincerely, Denise Pratico
Date:
Mon, 6 Jul 2009
I am writing to let you know that we
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Jane
Date:
Mon, 6 Jul 2009
We have
completed our trip to Peru and are now back in New York City.
I want to thank you for all the arrangements you made. The
trip was wonderful and all our accommodations excellent. Thank
you for making our trip a success.
Best regards, Marcy
Date:
Mon, 6 Jul 2009
We arrived home at 4 o'clock in the
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very happy. I am so pleased to tell you that our Peru vacation that
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itinerary said it would be. We were very pleased with the hotels,
and the transfer people and guides were always there and everybody
was so nice and knowledgeable. We learned a lot about your very
exciting country and its history, particularly about the Quechua
culture. We will always remember the Inti Raymi festival in Cusco. I
am so glad we were able to see that. Of course Machu Picchu was also
a great highlight. And, Michael and I also very much liked Arequipa.
We didn't know much about that city, but we had a very great time
there on our free day and visited the cathedral, spent a lot of time
going through the Santa Catalina monastario and, of course, went to
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Really, every day was wonderful, and we would like to thank you so
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