PERU ADVENTURE TOUR- 12 DAYS

Lima, Cusco, Sacred Valley Biking and Rafting, Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, Titicaca Lake

ITINERARY

Day 1: Arrive Lima.

You will be welcomed by our staff at the airport and transferred to your hotel. During the ride we will tell you about Lima and Peru and go through your itinerary day by day. We will also answer any question you may have.

Day 2: Lima – Cusco (B)

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight to Cusco (1 hour). Arrive Cusco and transfer to the Hotel. Use this morning to acclimatize. Your hotel is within walking distance from the plaza, and is surrounded by cafes, artisan markets, museums, and nice walkways. Spend this day at leisure exploring your environment.

Day 3: River Rafting the Urubamba River – Pisaq (B, L)

After breakfast, we pick you up at your hotel with our transportation , after one and a half hours drive we arrive to put-in is at Panchar of campground. Our professional Rafting Guides will give you a safety talk and provide you with all the proper equipment for Rafting. You would be floating for approximately two and a half hours, running class III & IV rapids for 4 hours. Picnic lunch by the banks of the river before returning to Ollantaytambo around 15:00. After lunch time to relax and returned at your hotel.

Day 4: Mountain Biking to Moray and Maras Optional (B, L)

After breakfast, free day or optional for only $99.00 take a biking tour to Maras moray: we depart by private vehicle to just outside Chinchero where we will start our mountain bike ride, totaling over 22 miles on back roads and trails. We first ride back roads for about an hour, climbing several hills, witnessing scenes of rural Andean life, before arriving at the Inca site of Moray. This is a fascinating, unique ruin; a fabulous amphitheatre of terracing that was used as an agricultural experimental site by the Incas by taking advantage of the microclimates produced by the varying altitude to breed new varieties of their crops. After retracing our route briefly, we leave the back roads and transition to a two track road that later becomes a walking trail. The route is mostly flat and downhill, with one steep and fairly technical downhill followed by a short but steep uphill. Those who would prefer to ride in the support vehicle are free to do so. After riding for about 45 minutes we reach the village of Maras, where we will rejoin our support vehicle on the town plaza for a picnic lunch. We get back on our bikes for a mostly downhill ride to the salt pans of Maras. The salt pans are an unforgettable site—people from Maras have diverted a salt-laden spring coming out of the hillside, evaporating the water to collect salt, as their ancestors have done for centuries. We will walk among the salt pans, witnessing a scene largely unchanged from Inca times. From the salt pans we have a final technical bike ride, downhill into the Sacred Valley town of Urubamba. On this half hour section there are a few rocky drops that can be ridden or walked. There is also the option to take the support van along another route. People of all ages have done this tour, and you can walk your bike anytime, as well as ride in the support vehicle should you be tired. Arrival to the Urubamba for the transfer to Ollantaytambo and accommodation at the Hotel.

Day 5: Inca Trail (B, L, D)

After an early morning breakfast, you will be transferred to Chilca by bus, where we will meet the Quechua porters and have breakfast. Crossing over the turbulent Vilcanota River, with magnificent views of Nevado Veronica (5,900m/19,000ft) we will continue the expedition admiring the Llactapata archaeological site, and stopping at the Huayllabamba river for lunch. We will visit the archeological sites of Patallacta, Qente, and the valley of Cusichaca and the magical Polylepsis forest. Today the hike will last approximately 7 hours. Camp and dinner at 3,800 meters. Overnight on the trail.

Day 6: Inca Trail (B, L, D)

Today is one of the most demanding days of the trip as we gain a lot of altitude. We will see outstanding views east to the Huayanay peaks and west into the rugged Vilcabamba Range. After breakfast, we will climb up through the first pass at 4,200 m/13,750 feet at Warmiwanusqa. Passing 3 ecological areas such as the Yunga, Quechua and Puna. we will climb 1000 metres in 5 hours. Today camp and dinner near Pacaymayu. Overnight on the trail.

Day 7: Inca Trail (B, L, D)

After breakfast, we will trek down through the valley of Pacaymayu to the famous archaeological sites of Runquraqay and continue to the second pass and the restored townsite of Sayaqmarka («Town in a Steep Place») and explore the Sayaqmarka Ruins. The Inca Trail in this section is a white granite roadway, traversing a thickly forested mountainside. We will then descend to the magnificent archeological Phuyupatamarka («Cloud Level Town») and have lunch. We will then begin the decent to Winaywayna where a visit of the ruins and have dinner will conclude the day.

Day 8: Inca Trail – Machu Picchu (B, L)

Early morning wake up at 4:30 a.m. for breakfast and to begin the trek to be the first at the archaeological site of Machu Picchu for the sunrise. We will descend rapidly from cloud forest into high jungle habitat. Orchids and hummingbirds are commonly seen along this spectacular section of the trail high above the river. We will arrive at Intipunko «Gate of the Sun» to observe the sunrise over Machu Picchu from an elevated vantage point. We continue down to the royal road and at last the «Lost City of the Incas». A guided tour of the marvelous citadel, visiting the Main Plaza, the Royal Quarters, the Temple of Three Windows, the Circular Tower and the Sacred Sun Dial and Burial Grounds. After the guided tour, we can enjoy an afternoon of self-exploration and discovery. Accommodation at the Hotel

Day 9: Machu Picchu – Cusco (B)

Enjoy a free day in Aguas Calientes. Feel free to re-enter the ruins if you are up for it (re-entry tickets not included). Or simply relax and enjoy the small, quaint town. Another way to spend your day is to try a hike. For the fit adventurer looking for a challenge, you can climb Putu Kusi, a mountain that sits straight across from Machu Picchu. This hike (2 hours) is full of beautiful vegetation and includes lengthy ladder climbs, those who are afraid of heights should take this into consideration. The other option is a rather easy hike, 4 hours, to the Mandor Pampa. This hike includes traveling though the local cloud forest and arriving at a beautiful waterfall. There is plenty of vegetation and small animals to check out along the way. In the late afternoon head to the train station for your return ride to Cusco. After you get to transfer to the hotel.

(OPTIONAL: to change this day for a free day to explore Cusco by your own).

Day 10: Cusco – Puno – Lake Titicaca (B, L)

Transfer to the Bus station along the route your will have 5 stops, opportunities to see alpacas and vicuñas in their natural habitat along with the marvellous scenery of the altiplano. Visiting the Sistine chapel of America, Andahuaylillas, and the wirachocha temple Raqchi-time for buffet lunch, a stop at the highest point, La Raya, 4319m, will also be made. And finally a stop in Pukara museum (Alternatively, you may fly to Juliaca and then transfer to Puno adding the difference of amounts). Reception and transfer to the hotel, free day to acclimatize to the 3800m setting of Puno.

Day 11: Lake Titicaca (B, L)

After breakfast you are picked up for your guided tour of Lake Titicaca, the highest navigable lake in the world. On the first stop you will visit the floating reed islands of Uros. The inhabitants will show you how the islands are built and you will go for a short trip in one of their reed boats. Then you go to Taquile, a truly beautiful island where the locals live as they have been doing during centuries with their small scale agriculture and animals. You walk around on the island with the guide and after lunch it is time to go back to Puno where you will arrive late afternoon and get transferred to your hotel.

(It is possible to stay overnight on the island in a family´s home. This is a very nice and special experience which we really recommend, keep in mind that the houses are very rustic though.)

Day 12: Puno – Juliaca – Lima (B)

After breakfast, Transfer to Juliaca airport for the flight back to Lima. Arrive and transfer to your international flight home. For any other tours around Peru, please contact us for availability.

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TOUR PRICE:

Price per person based on 2 sharing a double room according the hotel category:

• 2 Stars accommodation: $.999.00 per person, based in 2 people.
• 3 Stars accommodation: $.1027.00 per person, based in 2 people.
• 4 Stars accommodation: $.1372.00 per person, based in 2 people
• 5 Stars accommodation: $.1730.00 per person, based in 2 people

Flight tickets:

Lima – Cusco, Juliaca – Lima to be quoted on the day of enquiry (prices vary from US$200 to US$300 per person depending on the season)

PRICE INCLUDES:

• · 8 nights of accommodation in twin/double rooms at recommended hotels with private bathroom with breakfast & local taxes.
• · 3 nights’ accommodation on the Inca Trail.
• · All pick-ups and transfers and tours as indicated in group service with English speaking guides.
• · Meals indicated (B – Breakfast, L – Lunch, D – Dinner)
• · Expedition Class Train tickets: Cusco – Machu Picchu – Cusco.
• · All entrance fees.

PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE:

• · International air tickets to Peru and airport taxes (US$32 per person)
• · Meals not indicated.
• · Domestic flights
• · Additional expenses such as telephone bills, laundry, etc.

· Personal Travel Insurance.