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CUSCO ADVENTURE PREMIUN 9 DAYS 8 NIGHT


 

Person Prices:
US$1230 (Adults) & US$1180 (Children*) First class Hotel accommodations
US$1525 (Adults) & US$1475 (Children*) Superior class Hotel accommodations

Flight tickets not included available upon request
Lima/Cusco /Lima for US$265 per person subject to availability .

*Children from 8 to 11 years old .
Family Tour(4 people as minimun) .

Superior : Los Andes Hotel or similar .
First : Novotel Hotel or similar .

 

DAY 1
CUSCO

Reception at the Cusco airport and lodge at the selected Hotel. In the
afternoon: Cusco City Tour from 2 pm to 6:30 pm. This  tour includes the
Qoricancha (Temple of the Sun) and the Cathedral. The tour drives along the
Circunvalacion Road up to famous fortress of Sacsahuaman, then to Q'enqo,
Puka Pucara and Tambomachay with Spanish and English speaking professional
guide. Includes tourist ticket valid for the entrance to many museums and
ruins as well. Lodging at the selected Hotel


DAY 2
SACRED VALLEY OF THE INKAS

*This tour is available on Tuesdays , Thursdays or Sundays only .
Breakfast . You will be picked up at 8:40 am. Full day excursion to the
Urubamba Valley visiting: the village of Pisac, a picturesque town of creole
and colonial aspect and its lndian market and craftfair. Lunch provided. In
the afternoon you'll visit to the fortress of Ollantaytambo, an
architectural group that in the days of the Tahuantinsuyo empire was a
gigantic agricultural, administrative, social, religious and military
complex, then the Chincero market. At the end, return to Cusco  at 6:30pm .
Lodging at the selected Hotel (B,L)


DAY 3
RAFTING

Breakfast. At 09:00 hrs. we leave for Urubamba river on the Sacred Valley of
the Incas (North of Cusco), where our guide will give a introductory chat on
safety and equipment for our trip running the Urubamba. After lunch we
return back to Cusco, arriving at around 17:00 hrs. Overnight at the
selected Hotel (B,L)

INCLUDED:
*Private Round Trip Transportation.
*Professional English/Spanish speaking rafting guide.
*Lunch (Meal, salad, sodas, tea, coffee, desert, fruits)
*Complete Rafting Equipment (helmet, life jacket, rain coat, paddle,
wetsuit, boat).

OPTIONAL: Video and photos service.

WE RECOMMEND TO BRING:
*Bathing suit
*Towel
*Sandals or running shoes
*Short pants (to use over the wet suit)
*Hat, sun block
*Photo camera.


through 8 INKA TRAIL PREMIUM (Private Service)
Departure for "Inca Trail" the most famous trekking of South America,
following Bingham's footsteps

IInclude: Bus service until km 82, entrance ticket to the Inca trail,
professional English and Spanish speaking guide, tents, bath tent, cook
tent, carriers, extra porters for your personal items, breakfasts lunches
and dinners (as explained below), complete Machu Picchu's ruins tour, train
ticket back to Cusco.

KIDS under 12 years old or students -Discount $25.-usd per person. We
require a reservation of minimum 2 months working days in advance to confirm
the trip.

Note: To apply to this discount it is necessary to send us your scancopy ISC
(International Student Card). Without this copy we will not be able to make
the discount.

Day 4
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)
Kilometers walking: 12 Km. (Km.82 to Huayllabmba)
Altitude: Cusco (3400 m) - Chillca (2720 m) - Huayllabamba (2950 m)

Day 5
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)
Kilometers walking: 12 Km. (Huayllabamba to Pacaymayo)
Altitude: Huayllabamba (2950 m.) - Pakaymayu (3600 m.)

Day 6
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)
Kilometers walking: 16 Km. (Pacaymayo to Wiñayhuayna)
Altitude: Pakaymayo (3600 m.) - Wiñaywayna (2700 m.)

Day 7
Passing through the Intipuncu (gates of the sun) , we arrive to Machu
Picchu, the lost city of the Incas, then late in the afternoon to Aguas
Calientes where we will overnight in the tents or in a hotel (ask for
price). (B+L)

Kilometers walking: 5 Km. (Wiñayhuaina to Machu Picchu)
Altitude: Wiñayhuayna (2700 m.) - Machu Picchu (2400 m.)- Cusco (3400 m.)

Day 8
Early morning rise and after breakfast we'll take a bus up to visit
Machupicchu. An optional hike for the more dynamic persons up to
Huaynapicchu, the pyramid shape peak that overlooks Machu Picchu. In the
afternoon we will take the train back to Cusco. Overnight at the selected
Hotel (B)

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.


INCLUDES :
-Transportation to head of trail
-Entrance ticket to Inca Trail
-Tents and high quality camping equipment
-Meals as specified below
-Water supply
-Porters and cook
-Extra porters for your personal items up to 12 kg. per person.
-Professional bilingual guide
-Train ticket back to Cusco (Backpacker)
-Mattress

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.

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
Dinners (the last day dinner is not included) Dinner consists of:
- soup
- seconds (fish or chicken accompanied by potatoes en vegetables)
- tea or coffee

Vegetarian food available on request.

* 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 9
TRANSFER OUT

Transfer to the airport and end of the services (B)

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Cusco by Night

 

 

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Ollantaytambo ruins

 

 


Rafting

 

 

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View of Machupicchu with
the Hiram Bingham road

 

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Walking on a remarkably preserved Inca Trail you will visit ancient archaeological sites

 

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Machu Picchu

 

 

WOULD YOU LIKE TO BOOK THIS TOUR?  ask for availability

 

INCLUDES
Acommodation at the selected Hotel. Inca trail to Machupicchu as detailed above. All scheduled land 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.

NOT INCLUDED IN THE FEE
IInternational 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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