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Day 1 : LIMA PICK UP
Pick up upon arrival and overnight at Carmel Hotel or similar
located in Miraflores, Lima.
Day 2 : LIMA CITY TOUR AND GOLD MUSEUM
In the morning, we will take the Lima city tour (half day). You will
be picked up from your hotel at 10 a.m. The city tour begins with a
visit to the Plaza de Armas, which has been declared a World
Heritage Site by UNESCO. Running along two sides are arcades with
shops: Portal de Escribanos and Portal de Botoneros. In the center
of the Plaza is a bronze fountain dating back to 1560. Located in
the Plaza is the Cathedral, note the splendidly carved stalls, the
silver covered altars surrounded by fine woodwork, mosaic covered
walls bearing the coats of arms of Lima and Pizarro. Next to the
Cathedral is the Archbishop's Palace. Then, you'll visit the
Monastery of San Francisco, This is famous for the Sivillian
tilework and paneled ceiling in the cloisters. The catacombs under
the church and part of the monastery are well worth seeing, You'll
visit the old colonial streets in the center of the city, and the
modern Lima with the district of San Isidro and Miraflores. Then you
will visit the Peruvian Gold Museum. This excellent private
collection includes pre-Columbian gold, silver and bronze, ceramics,
weavings, mummies, etc. Upstairs, there is a remarkable arms
collections with an impressive exhibition from Spanish colonial
times. Overnight at Carmel Hotel or similar. (B,L)
Day 3 : NASCA LINES
You will be picked up from your Hotel in Lima at 6:00 am, we will
provide a driver and a minivan, the ride will take around 6 hours
each way. On the way we will visit the Museum of the site, the Maria
Reiche tomb. Then, we will stop at the over view of Nazca. Cut into
the stony desert are large number of lines, not only parallels and
geometrical figures, but also designs such as a dog, an enormous
monkey, a bird with a wing span of over 100 meters, a spider and a
tree. These lines, that represent some sort of vast astronomical pre-Inca
calendar, are best seen from the air. We will take a half hour
flight above the Lines (airfare included). After the flight, we will
take some time to rest and we will have lunch before returning to
Lima. Upon arrival, we will transfer to the Carmel Hotel or similar
and stay at the hotel overnight. (B;L)
Day 4 : CUSCO
Transfer to the airport where we'll take the flight to Cusco (airfare
not included). Upon arrival, we will transfer to the Orquidea Real
Hostal. At 13:30 p.m. aprox., we will take a city tour of Cusco. This tour
includes the major sites of historical interest in Cusco, such as
the famous Inca fort at Sacsahuaman, 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 and we will stay overnight
at the Orquidea Real or similar. (B)
Day 5: SACRED VALLEY TOUR (TUESDAY, THURSDAY AND SUNDAY)
At 8:30 a.m. we will depart for the Sacred Valley tour, that
includes: Bus service to the market of Pisaq, 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. At 18:00 hrs you arrive back at the Orquidea
Real Hostal or similar. ( B,L )
Day 6 INCA TRAIL TO MACHU PICCHU (2 days 1 night)
You will be picked up from your hotel around 6 am. Transfer from the
hotel to train station where you will take the train to Km. 104,
arriving at approx. 10:30 am, from there we will start the hike.
After about 3 hours, we will arrive at Wiñaywayna (2700m), walking 8
km. At Wiñaywayna, we will explore the extensive Inca ruins,
undoubtely the most spectacular ruins of the whole Inca Trail. In
the afternoon we go back on the trek. We'll arrive at the Inti Punku
(the Sun Gate) with beautiful views of Machu Picchu and then to
Aguas Calientes where we will stay overnight at the Presidente
Hostal (or similar). (B,Box-lunch)
Day 7 MACHU PICCHU - CUSCO
After breakfast we will arrive at Machu Picchu ruins (2400 m. - 8000
ft. altitude). Guided tour of the ruins for approximately 2 hours
followed by some time at leisure, lunch provided at Machu Picchu
Santuary Lodge. In the afternoon we will take the train back to
Cusco . Overnight at Orquidea Real Hostal or similar. (B, L)
INCLUDES :
-Transportation to head of trail
-Entrance ticket to Inca Trail
-Meals as specified in the above itinerary B=Breakfast; L= Lunch; D=Dinner.
-Professional bilingual guide
-Train ticket back to Cusco (Backpacker)
NOT INCLUDED
-Water supply
-Extra porters for your personal items
YOU SHOULD BRING:
-Small Back pack, trekking shoes
-Water bottle, flash light, hat, sun glasses, sun cream.
-Personal clothing for trek
-Insect repellent
-Pills to purify the water
NOTE You will need to leave your luggage in the Cusco hotel, all the
hotels in Cusco provide a secure luggage deposit. Put any valuables
in their safe.
* 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.
DAY 8 TRANSFER TO LIMA
Transfer to the airport where we'll take the morning flight back to
Lima (airfare not included) (B)
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click to enlarge
Lima Plaza
de Armas
Nazca
Lines
Inka trail
camping
An
optional hike for the more dynamic persons up to Huaynapicchu
View of
Machu Picchu with the Hiram Bingham road
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INCLUDES:
All hotel and lodge
accommodations based on double occupancy. All scheduled
transportation. All transfers. All scheduled excursions with English-speaking
guide services. All entrance fees. Meals 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 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. |
