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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
 

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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

 


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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