Land cost:
(11-16 participants)
(9-10 participants)
(7-8 participants)
(5-6 participants)
(3-4 participants)
(2 participants))
Flight Info (PDF) |
$2,595
$2,695
$2,795
$2,895
$2,995
$3,395 |
Single Supplement, if requested.
*Does not include single tent on the Inca Trail |
$495* |
TRIP FEE INCLUDES:
• Airport check-in and baggage assistance in Perú.
• All airport transfers as scheduled on itinerary.
• All ground transportation in comfortable private buses.
• All meals included: Buffet breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. Vegetarian meals can be accommodated (please request in advance).
• All sightseeing tours and park entrance fees to destinations on the itinerary.
• All off-trail accommodations in Perú are in fine hotels. When
camping, we use roomy, high quality tents. All accommodations are based on
double occupancy.
• If you are traveling alone and prefer single accommodations you
must pay the single supplement. If you are willing to share accommodations,
we will try our best to find a roommate and if that is not possible
you will pay only 75% of the single supplement cost.
• Inca Trail, Ausangate circuit and Huaraz: First-class
camping and trekking services by experienced Andean guides, camp and cook staff,
Huayruro porters on the Inca Trail and Quechua arrieros with their pack animals
on the Ausangate circuit and in Huaraz. Horses are available
on the Ausangate circuit and in Huaraz. All group camping equipment:
quality tents, thermarest pads, dining and kitchen tents, tables and camp stools,
toilet tents, etc. All meals: Wake up tea, breakfast, lunch, tea meal and dinner.
• All tips to porters, animal handlers and cooks. Andes Adventures pays their salaries and all their tips.
• The services of professional tour guides.
• Our local leaders and guides are knowledgeable about the language, customs, culture and history of their country. They are detail oriented and take great pleasure in sharing their insight and expertise. They help make sure everything runs as safely and smoothly as possible.
NOT INCLUDED:
• International airfare, internal flights, transfers for independent arrival or departure, travel insurance (highly recommended) for which an application will be included with your confirmation, passport fees, excess baggage fees, optional tips to trip leader, guides and local staff. All items of personal nature such as: sleeping bag, personal gear, laundry, telephone calls, beverages, etc.
Airfare is not included in the land cost of our trips. Andes Adventures can assist you with air ticketing or trip participants may make their own arrangements for air travel. Suggested flight routings and airlines will be provided. Please check with our staff before purchasing tickets. We need to verify your flight schedule and confirm that we have enough participants to guarantee the departure.
Note: All itineraries are subject to change due to circumstances beyond our control including, weather, road or trail conditions and flight schedules.
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Note: You will need to depart a day earlier. The trip begins at the
airport in Lima, on Day 1. We can make any additional reservations for
you in Lima or Cusco. Detailed information will be included with the
pre-departure information.
Day 1: Lima/Cusco
This morning you will be met at the Lima airport by
an Andes Adventures representative, who will assist
you with connecting flights to Cusco. Depart on a one-hour flight to
Cusco, the ancient capital of the Inca Empire and the continent’s
oldest continuously inhabited city. Our trip leader will meet you at
the Cusco airport. Upon arrival in Cusco, we transfer to the hotel where
a traditional welcome cup of coca leaf tea is served to help with the
acclimatization to the 11,150 feet altitude. This afternoon we will have
a guided sightseeing tour of the city, visiting the Cathedral, the Inca
temple Qorikancha, and the Santo Domingo Monastery. You will receive
a tourist ticket valid for the length of the trip enabling you to visit
the many archaeological sites, temples and other places of interest.
Welcome lunch and overnight in Cusco.
Overnight: Picoaga Hotel in Cusco.
Meals: L, D.
Today's hike: None scheduled.
Day 2: Cusco
Morning visit to the archaeological sites surrounding Cusco, beginning with the fortress and temple of Sacsayhuaman, perched on a hillside overlooking Cusco at 12,136 feet. It is still a mystery how this fortress was constructed. Gigantic stones, some of them weighing 125 tons, were carved into huge trapezoidal blocks that fit together with extraordinary precision. The tour continues with visits to the semicircular shrine of Kenko, Puca Pucara and the Royal Baths of Tambomachay, a beautiful ceremonial bath, adorned with waterfalls, which continues to flow 500 years after being built. The rest of the day is for relaxing, shopping, and sightseeing in beautiful Cusco and its surroundings.
Overnight: Picoaga Hotel in Cusco.
Meals: B, L, D.
Today's hike: None scheduled.
Day 3: Chinchero/Yucay
Our tour takes us on a scenic drive to Urubamba, the Sacred Valley of the Incas. We travel across a high plain with splendid views of the Cordillera Urubamba to the ancient Inca town of Chinchero at 12,350 feet. Chinchero is a picturesque community that combines both Inca and colonial architecture. It is market day and campesinos of the region still use the weekly market for trading food and other items, using the original method of exchange "trueque". We will observe a demonstration of the traditional weaving process and shop for local handicrafts. We visit the salt mines of Maras and continue with an acclimatization hike down a trail leading to the Urubamba River. We arrive in Yucay where we prepare for our Inca Trail adventure and spend the rest of the day relaxing in Yucay and its surroundings.
Overnight: Sonesta Posada del Inca Hotel in Yucay.
Meals: B, L, D.
Today's hike: 2.5 miles.
Day 4: Ollantaytambo/Llactapata
This morning we visit the village of Ollanta and
Ollantaytambo, the best surviving example of an Inca
town. Most of its buildings sit upon Inca walls and the
street plan is still the original laid out by its Inca builders. Its
stonework, narrow cobbled streets, family courtyards and water system
are exactly as built in Inca times. You will be able to appreciate the
Inca agricultural terraces that create small tiers of fertile land on
very steep slopes.
After lunch we continue our drive to the trailhead
at km 82 "Piscacucho," where we begin our trek. An easy hike
along the Urubamba River brings us to our camp in the archaeological
site of Llactapata "Town on Hillside" at 8,400 feet.
Upon arrival in camp we enjoy hot coca tea and a great
view of the Urubamba mountain range.
Overnight: Camp at Llactapata.
Meals: B, L, D.
Today's hike: 4 miles – 3.5 hours.
Day 5: Llulluchapampa
The trail continues along the Cusichaca River and follows
it upstream on a gradual climb leaving behind the Urubamba valley and
a magnificent view of snow capped Mount Veronica (18,865'), the highest
peak in the Cordillera Urubamba. We reach the Quechua village of Huayllabamba
at 9,650 feet, the last inhabited village on the Inca trail.
Entering spectacular Llulluchayoc gorge, the
trail becomes steeper. We continue our uphill climb through
a thick, mossy forest, before emerging into a large meadow
- Llulluchapampa high above the tree line. We camp for the
night at about 12,450 feet.
Overnight: Camp at Llulluchapampa.
Meals: B, L, D.
Today's hike: 7 miles 0r 6.5 hours
Day 6: Phuyupatamarca
Today is our most challenging day as we reach Warmiwañusq'a
pass "Pass of the Dead Woman" at 13,779 feet, the highest pass
on the Inca Trail. If the weather is clear you will be delighted with
the views of the Cusichaca Valley and the Pacaymayo "Sunrise" gorge
ahead of us. A short rocky descent into the valley brings us to the Pacaymayo
River at 10,950’.
We begin the climb toward the second pass, on the
way we encounter the Runkurakay
watchtower ruins at 12,464 feet and pass by a couple of small
lakes, before reaching the Runkurakay pass at 13,100 feet.
From here you will have excellent views of the glaciated
peaks of the Cordillera Vilcabamba. Most of the climb is behind us;
the trail descends rocky slopes and reaches the strategic fortress
of Sayacmarca "Dominant Town" at 12,234 feet.
The trail enters dense groves and you will find impressive
evidence of Inca road construction, with its six feet wide and carefully
constructed stone-paved trails. An amazing engineering accomplishment!
We will negotiate a 20 meter Inca tunnel with carved steps and soon
the trail becomes a magnificent stone staircase leading to Phuyupatamarca "Town
in the Clouds" at 11,674 feet. We summit the third pass and have
our first look into the deep gorge of the Urubamba River. Just below,
we find our camp in Phuyupatamarca.
Overnight: Camp at Phuyupatamarca.
Meals: B, L, D.
Today's hike: 9.5 miles or 9 hours.
Day 7: Machu Picchu
The trail follows down a series of hundreds of steps, passing by ceremonial Inca baths where mountain water still flows through carved stone channels. As we descend into the cloud forest, we will be surrounded by an abundance of exotic varieties of plants, orchids and flowers until reaching the ruins of Wiñay Wayna "Forever Young." We hike down a dirt trail about three and a half miles to Intipunku, "Gateway of the Sun" at 8,860 feet. Suddenly, the full grandeur of the world's greatest ruins are revealed, the domed peak of Huayna Picchu and the lost City of the Incas, MACHU PICCHU at 7,900 feet. Our evening includes Machu Picchu Pueblo (previously known as Aguas Calientes).
Overnight: El Mapi Hotel Machu Picchu.
Meals: B, L, D.
Today's hike: 6.5 miles or 6 hours.
Day 8: Machu Picchu
We spend the early part of the morning with our expert guide, for a tour of the mysterious city, its magnificent temples, terraced hillsides, archaeological curiosities, irrigation channels, fountains, elaborate stone work and chambers of unknown purpose. As we listen to the theories about the mysteries of Machu Picchu, we wonder how and why this city was built in such a remote place and what its purpose might have been. Fortunately this outstanding citadel was never discovered by the Spaniards and was spared from destruction.
After a great lunch at the Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge, continue exploring the ruins of Machu Picchu, or relax in Aguas Calientes. You may also choose from several additional (unguided) activities such as a moderate hike to the Inca Bridge; or an optional climb to the 9,500 feet summit of Machu Picchu mountain or an optional climb to the airy summit of Huayna Picchu at 9,000 feet (the optional climb has to be arranged in advance).
Overnight: El Mapi Hotel Machu Picchu.
Meals: B, L, D.
Today's hike: Optional distances.
Day 9: Cusco
This morning we board the train to Urubamba and continue by bus to visit the Andean village of Pisac. Our guide takes us through the village to visit its colorful market where extensive selections of colorful weavings, ceramics, sweaters and other handicrafts are sold at bargain prices.
The afternoon is free for last-minute shopping and enjoying Cusco. In the evening, we will have our farewell dinner in one of Cusco’s finest restaurants. Overnight in Cusco.
Overnight: Picoaga Hotel in Cusco.
Meals: B, L, D.
Today's hike: None scheduled.
Day 10: Cusco/Lima/Flight Home
After breakfast, transfer to the Cusco airport for the flight to Lima. Upon arrival we are met at the airport and transferred to the hotel in Miraflores, where a day-room is available. After checking-in we go to lunch and from the restaurant, we continue on a sightseeing guided city tour of colonial and modern Lima. Highlights include Lima's Cathedral, government palace in Plaza Mayor, San Francisco monastery, San Isidro, Miraflores and a scenic view of the coastline. Those departing tonight have a day-room and a transfer to the airport in the evening and depart on homeward-bound flights.
Day Room: Hotel San Agustín Exclusive in Miraflores.
Meals: B.
Today's hike: None scheduled.
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