INCA´S TRAILS TREK – LIMA-CUSCO-INCA TRAIL

INCA´S TRAIL

LIMA-CUSCO-INCA TRAIL-CUSCO-LIMA

Day 1.

Lima

Upon arrival at Lima, reception and transfer to the selected hotel and overnight.

Day 2.

Lima / Cusco

After an early breakfast, transfer from the hotel to the airport at a scheduled time to take the flight to Cusco(flight not included). Upon arrival, reception and transfer to the selected hotel.

At the scheduled time, there is a guided city tour to visit: The Cathedral, very important for its architecture and collection of canvases from the “Escuela Cusqueña” (Academy of Cusco); the Temple of the Sun or “Koricancha” used as a founfation of Santo Domingo Monastery and classical example of the fusion of Inca and Western cultures and the archaeological sites of Sacsayhuaman, Q’enqo, Pucapucara and Tambomachay. Return to the hotel.

Day 3.

Cusco / Wayllabamba

After an early breakfast, the tour starts with a three-hour bus ride through the Sacred Valley to Km 82 (54.68-mile post) at 2,750 m.s.n.m (9,022 ft.)  From this point starts approximately a five-hour hike through the Sacred Valley along the Urubamba river to reach the campsite in Wuayllabamba at 3,600 m.s.l. (9,842 ft.). Lunch and dinner are provided.

Day 4.

Wayllabamba / Warmiwañusca / Pacaymayo

After breakfast, departure for Warmiwañusca Pass 4,200 m.s.l. (13,779 ft.)  to enjoy the panoramic view of the Peruvian Andes. Afterwards the trail heads down to the second camp site in Pacay 3,600 m.s.l. (11,811 ft.). Total hiking time is approximately six to seven hours. Lunch and dinner are provided.

Day 5.

Pacaymayo / Puyupatamarca / Wiñaywayna

After breakfast, the hike continues to the archaeological sites of Runkurakay, Sayacmarca, Phuyutamarca and Wiñayhuayna 2,650 m.s.l. (8,594ft). The third camp site is at Wiñayhuayna. Total hiking time is approximately seven hours. Lunch and dinner are provided.

Day 6.

Wiñaywayna / Machu Picchu / Cusco

After an early breakfast, the hike starts at 5:30 A.M. to see the sunrise at Intipunko or “Sun Gate”. Arriving at Machu Picchu around 8:00A.M. for a two-hour guided tour. After the tour, there is free time to explore Machu Picchu. At the scheduled time, began the descent to Aguas Calientes in a shuttle bus for lunch and to take the train back to Cusco and to your hotel. Lunch is included.

Day 7.

Cusco / Lima

After breakfast a scheduled transfer from the hotel to the airport to take a flight to Lima (flight not included). Upon arrival, reception and transfer to the hotel.

At the scheduled time a tour to the city of Lima, capital of Peru. It begins with the historic downtown, to visit important buildings like the Government Palace, the Cathedral of Lima, the Archbishop’s Palace and the Municipal Palace. It also includes a visit to the Church of San Francisco and Monastery, the largest monumental complex of Colonial Art in the Americas.  You will also see the stone facades and wooden balconies of the Colonial houses.  Passing by Huaca Pucllana, a pre-Inca building, which was most likely used as an important ceremonial and administrative center belonging to the Lima Culture. The tour ends with a visit to the modern suburbs of San Isidro, and Miraflores. San Isidro has modern apartment buildings and beautiful parks such as “El Olivar” with olives’s trees brought from Spain in the 15th Century. Miraflores with its Central Park and Larcomar Shopping Center that overlooks the Pacific Ocean. Return to the hotel.

Day 8

Lima

After breakfast, a scheduled transfer from the hotel to the airport for the return flight to…

***END OF TOUR ***

The cost of the Trip GBP £ 1195.00 Per person for the whole trip, minimum 2 people join.

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RESERVATIONS UPON AVAILABILITY

INCLUDES:

LIMA

• 04 transfers in/out, city tour
• 02 hotel nights with breakfast

CUSCO

• 02 transfers in/out, city tour + ruins
• Tour to machu Picchu + lunch
• 02 hotel nights with breakfast

INKA TRAIL*

• 4 days/3 nights original Inka Trail route with transfers + entrance fees.
• Food supply and water.
• Bilingual guide + cook + porters for group equipment (not for personal gear)
• Tent for two, sleeping pads
• Dinning tent + Table + chairs
• Toilet tent
• Return train to Ollantaytambo and bus from Ollantaytambo to Cusco
• Weight limit to be carried by trekkers is 6 kilos (13 lbs.)

Note: Personal sleeping bag is not included.

FOR RESERVATIONS TO THE INKA TRAIL IS REQUIRED THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:

– Participant’s full Name.

– Passport number, age and nationality.

– The exact date of departure.

– A payment of GB£125 per person for entrance permit to Inka Trail (nonrefundable and non-transferable).

INKA TRAIL RECOMMENDATIONS

BACKPACK FOR INKA TRAIL:

This is an essential accessory for this tour. It should have two straps for a better weight distribution. Pack lightly, take only what is necessary. Remember, higher altitudes will wear you out and make everything seem heavier.

PERSONAL EQUIPMENT:

Thermal sleeping bag and blanket, a small flash light, camera, plastic bags for wet clothes, sunglasses, rain poncho, first aid kit, lip balm, sunscreen lotion, moisturiser and deodorant. a Small towel and necessary toiletries, including toilet paper. Remember, it is a four-day hacking without a bathroom.

WHAT TO WEAR:

One pair of pants is recommended. If you want to take an extra one, take preferable hiking shorts or Bermuda’s. Three t-shirts, extra socks, hat or cap, light-weight raingear; if jacket can double as a windbreaker, light-weight but good hiking boots that provide ankle support and a god grip in the mud.

Departure: Daily

Included: 

LIMA

04 Transfers in/out, Lima city tour

02 nights in Lima and breakfasts 

CUSCO

02 Transfers in/out, Lima city tour and visit the surroundings ruins

02 nights in Lima and breakfasts 

INCA TRAIL*

4 Days and 3 nights doing the Inca trail (original route).

Included Bus to star the trek, transfers, Porters (porters not carry your personal items),Bilingual guide, Meals during the trek, entrance fees to the Inca Trail, tent, sleeping mattress, cooking equipment, cooker, tables, chairs, etc.

Return train to Ollantaytambo, and bus to Ollantaytambo/Cusco

The passenger must carry maximum 6 kg.Important: Sleeping bag is not included.

*The number of trekkers allowed to start the trek has also been limited to about 200 people per day (500 people in total including guides, cooks and porters on the classic Inca Trail, the shorter Inca Trail and the Salkantay trek) making it essential to book your trek well in advance.

For the Inca Trail are required items such as: toilet paper, sleeping bag and backpack. We recommend light sportswear during the day, extra layers and jackets at night, sun block, insect repellent, sun glasses, hat or cap and flashlight. Keep your passport or personal ID on you at all times in a safe place.

As the reservations are subject to availability established by UGM “Unidad de Gestión del Santuario Histórico de Machu Picchu”, you must do a reservation well in advance.

PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE:

• International / Domestic air fare, visa fees, airport tax or any kind of insurance cover
• Major meal during the tour
• Any type of transportation of Luggage during hiking
• Expenses such as table drinks, rooms services items, laundry, telephone calls at hotels or tips.
• Any train ticket
• Any additional expenses caused by or liability for disturbance in trip program due to or circumstances, weather conditions, sickness, natural disasters, riots etc.
• Liability for or insurance against injury, loss of life, accidents or loss of goods.
• Camera Fees.
• Personal Belongings such as Sleeping Bags, walking sticks, Shoos, Crampons etc.
• Any other expenses incurred due to bad weather, road closure, landslides etc. and anything not specified in cost include.

General Conditions:

• The prices are on Per Person basis, Nett & Non Commissionable.
• Class of travel on trains may change based on availability at the time of booking
• All prices are subject to any revision of tax and tariff structure
• Upon confirmation of the booking we would require 50% of the total invoice and the balance amount can be paid 60 days prior to the date of arrival.
• Class of travel on trains may change based on availability at the time of booking
• All flight/train timings are based on current schedule and are strictly subject to change

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