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From Chile to the Heights of Machu
Picchu
12 days and 11 nights
FIRST CLASS
Price per person USD1930 based on double occupancy at first class hotels
and as a a party of two
Day 1: SANTIAGO
Reception at the airport and transfer to Regal Hotel or similar.
Overnight.
Day 2: SANTIAGO
City Tour of Santiago including: the “Civic Headquarters” in the
downtown area, the historical “La Moneda”, the Presidential
Palace, the main square and Santiago’s cathedral. A colorful
display of flowers, fruits and fish is showed at the Central
Market. Rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight at Regal Hotel
or similar (B)
Day 3: SANTIAGO - VIÑA DEL MAR
Full day excursion to Valparaíso and Viña del Mar. The excursion
includes comprehensive visists to the most important and
historical sites of Valparaiso, Chile’s main port and the
traditional Viña del Mar, Chile’s number one beach and summer
city.
Overnight at Gala Hotel or similar (B)
Day 4: VIÑA DEL MAR
Free day. Suggestions: Depending on the season, for summer, a
sunny day at “Reñaca Beach” one of the fashionable spots in Viña
del Mar while for winter an optional excursion to the northern
beaches of Zapallar and Cachagua. For the evening, a visit to
the international Casino is also recommended.
Overnight at Gala Hotel or similar (B).
Day 5: VIÑA DEL MAR - SANTIAGO
Transfer to airport on time to board the departure flight to
Lima (airfare not included). Upon arrival transfer to Boulevard
Hotel or similar .
Depending on the arrival time of your international flight we
may have the opportunity to visit the Peruvian Gold Museum (not
included in the rate).
(B)
Day 6: LIMA / CUSCO
Pick up and transfer to the Lima airport for the flight to Cusco
(airfare included). Upon arrival, you will be met and driven to
Picoaga Hotel or similar, followed by a few cups of mate de
coca, whilst you iron out any questions you may have with us.
At 1:45 pm Cusco city tour. This tour includes the major sites
of historical interest in Cusco, including the ruins of
Sacsahuaman, Kenko and Tambomachay and the temple of the Sun.
Also included in this is a tourist card, giving you access to
all the sites in the Cusco area as a whole (i.e., including
outside of the City itself). This tour finishes at 18:00 hrs.
Overnight. (B)
Day 7: PISAC & OLLANTAYTAMBO
At 8:45 a.m. we will depart for the Sacred Valley tour, that
includes: Bus service to the market of Pisaq, visits to Calca,
Urubamba, the ruins of Ollantaytambo, and the market at
Chinchero. There is an English speaking guide, and lunch in a
typical restaurant in Urubamba. Of course, throughout this trip
you will have magnificent views of the high Peruvian Andes.
Return to Cusco and overnight at Picoaga Hotel or similar in
Cusco. (B,L )
INCA TRAIL 4/3
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 Machu Picchu)
Wiñayhuayna(2700) - Machu picchu (2400) - Cusco (3400)
THE TEMPERATURE
The highest temperature is 25ºC and the lowest temperature is
5ºC. The coldest month is June and down to -5ºC.
Day 8: INCA TRAIL HIKE UP TO MACHU PICCHU (MONDAY) 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 9: INCA TRAIL (TUESDAY)
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 10: INCA TRAIL (WEDNESDAY)
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 Wyñaywayna ,
probably the most spectacular archaeological complex during the
trek. (B+L+D)
Day 11: INCA TRAIL (THURSDAY)
Passing through the Intipunku (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. Overnight at
Picoaga Hotel or similar. (B)
B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner
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 •
Mattress
YOU SHOULD BRING
• Personal sleeping bag
• Back pack, trekking shoes
• Water bottle, flash light, hat
• lozenges of Micropur in order to purify the water • Personal
clothing for trek • Insect repellent
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 12: CUSCO / LIMA (FRIDAYS)
Transfer from hotel to the airport for your return flight back
to Lima in time to get your international flight connection (B)
END OF THE SERVICES |
La Moneda
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Viña del mar |
Inca trail trekking |
Machu Picchu |
INCLUDES:
All hotel and ship accommodations based on double occupancy. All
scheduled transportation. All transfers. All scheduled excursions with
English-speaking guide services. Meals and domestic airfares 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 airfares, airport departure taxes , Special equipment
rentals, excess baggage charges, alcoholic and non alcoholic beverages,
insurance of any kind, laundry, phone calls, tips and personal expenses.
For the Inca trail hike tour please note that the following extra
services are not included and available upon request
*sleeping bag rental US $ 30.00 per person for the 4 days available upon
request
*extra porter for your personal items: Available for US$105 for 16 pounds for the 4days
3nights
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