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ACTIVE PERU 10 DAYS / 09 NIGTHS

PRICE PER PERSON:
SINGLE US$1244
DOUBLE US$ 979
 

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Duration 10 Days and 9 Nights
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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 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
Pick up from your hotel and transfer to the airport for your flight to Cusco (airfare not included). Upon arrival reception and transfer to the hotel , rest of morning at leisure, afternoon escorted sightseeing of Cusco and the surrounding valley, including the ruins of Sacsayhuaman, Kenko and Tambomachay. 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 delicious 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: Intermediate

DAY 5 TIME AT LEISURE IN CUSCO
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 ISC (International Student 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
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
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
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 9
Passing through the Inti Punku (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 Orquidea Real Hostal or similar.(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
-Lunch at 4th day.


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.


DAY 10 TRANSFER OUT
Pick up from your hotel and transfer to the airport for your flight to Lima (airfare not included) (B)


END OF OUR SERVICES

INCLUDES:
All scheduled land transportation. All transfers. All scheduled excursions with English-speaking professional guide services. All entrance fees and Meals as specified in the itinerary.

REGULATIONS
Stock 10 packages per month , per city.
Confirmation subject to spaces.
To reserve with the payment of 50 %.
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 international flights and items of personal nature

 

 
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