PERU ADVENTURE - “The most spectacular treks in America”

LIMA - CUSCO – SACRED VALLEY - INCA TREK TO MACHU PICCHU –
TAMBOPATA NATIONAL RESERVE – LIMA
(Days according to itinerary options)

A perfect circuit for those looking for adventures. Choose among the options offered and be ready for an amazing journey.

Day 01: LIMA: Arrival and transfer to the hotel. Overnight in Lima.

Day 02: LIMA:
In the morning, city tour of Colonial Lima visiting the Cathedral, located in the Main Square which was rebuilt on the same site from 1555, under the direction of Jesuit priest Juan Rehr after the 1746 earthquake. Both its façade and interior are austere with its remarkable wooden choir stalls, altars and the tomb of Francisco Pizarro, who died in 1541, are to be noted. Then, you will visit the Church of San Francisco, with its convent, museum of colonial art, cloisters and catacombs. The church is built on top of a network of underground tunnels or catacombs which were used as a cemetery during colonial times, and today is open to the general public. Afterwards, panoramic view of the Main Square with the Government Palace, the Municipal Hall, the “Desamparados” Train Station, and finally drive through the old streets with their vice traditional mansions and Moorish style balconies. Continue through the most traditional residential and commercial areas of contemporary Lima, passing by sites of pre-Columbian Civilisations dating back to the beginning of the Christian era. Finally, you will enjoy a spectacular view of the Pacific Ocean.
Colonial Lima
Ocean view


Gold Museum

Transfer to Cayman Lodge
Lodge
Canoe excursion
Puma
Note: In Regular Service, the city tour is panoramic, except the Convent of San Francisco (Art Museum, Cloisters and Catacombs).
In the afternoon, visit the Gold Museum, where you will appreciate a unique and amazing collection of gold objects from many Pre-Hispanic Andean civilisations. Consisting of many pieces and jewels of worked gold of incalculable value, this private collection has been seen in extraordinary expositions in many of the worlds’ major cities. You will also have the opportunity to see a valuable collection of pre Inca textiles and an exhibition of one of the largest and most interesting of its kind anywhere in the world “weapons of the world”. Overnight in Lima. (B).
PLS note
Private Tour
Lima City Tour + Gold Museum : Half Day
Regular Tour
In the morning, Lima City Tour and in the afternoon Gold Museum

Day 03: LIMA - PTO. MALDONADO - LOGDE
Transfer to the airport to take your flight to Puerto Maldonado.
On arrival to Puerto Maldonado reception and transfer to the main port of embarkation.
Two hour journey by boat along the Tambopata river. Arrival to Cayman Lodge, welcome cocktail and brief orientation.
Afternoon excursion through the local rainforest.
Evening excursion to observe nocturnal animals and the many sounds from the jungle. Overnight. (B-L-D)

Day 04: LAKE SACHAVACAYOC
Two hour trek through the rainforest to Lake Sachavacayoc, observe the many medicinal plants.
Arrival to lake, canoe excursion to observe the giant otters, monkeys, birds and many other mammals.
Early lunch in the rainforest facing the lake.
In the afternoon, you will return to the lodge.
Night excursion to see caimans. Overnight. (B-L-D)

Day 05: LODGE – PTO. MALDONADO – CUSCO:
You will be transferred to the airport of Pto. Maldonado to take your flight to Cusco (30 min.). Reception at the airport and transfer to the hotel. In the afternoon, you will visit Cusco’s Historical Inca and Spanish Colonial Monuments, such as the Main Square, known in Inca times as Huacaypata or the Warrior’s Square, it was the scene for many key events in Cusco’s history. The Cathedral, originally built on the site of the old temple of Suntur Wasi (House of God), now the church of El Triunfo, a particular interest are the choir cloisters, the pulpit, the engravings on the altar and furniture.
Continue onto the Church and Convent of Santo Domingo, a Spanish construction belonging to the Dominican Order built upon the foundations of the Inca temple of Koricancha or Temple of the Sun. Koricancha (in quechua, site of gold) was the main religious building of the Incas dedicated to the worship of the Sun and whose walls, according to the chroniclers, were plated with sheets of gold. Magnificent blocks of finely carved stone were used in its construction.
After, you will visit the surrounding ruins of the city of Cusco: Sacsayhuamán, this huge Inca fortress is built on three overlapping platforms, each of them over 360 m long. Then, onto Tambomachay, known as the Inca baths. It was apparently a site dedicated to the worship of water and a resting place for the Inca monarch. Kenko, it is said to have been a worship site. There is a huge 5,9 m high stone block that looks like a puma. There are also passages, canals and stairways with stone engravings representing animals. Finally, Puca Pucará, which was an administrative and military centre formed by terraces, stairways, passages, turrets and vaulted niches. Overnight in Cusco. (B).
Main Square

Koricancha
Tambomachay
Pisac Market
Ollantaytambo

Day 06: CUSCO – SACRED VALLEY - CUSCO:
Full day visit of the Sacred Valley of the Incas in Urubamba.
You will visit the famous Pisac Market, attracting thousands of visitors and people from remote communities, dressed in colourful, traditional attire. In the marketplace are exhibited all types of colourful products.
Continue, onto the ancient village of Ollantaytambo, with its Inca Streets and Squares and houses built on the top of Inca Ruins. Ollantaytambo Sanctuary is one of the most important archaeological complexes of Peru, containing religious, astronomic, administrative, urban, farming and agriculture complexes. Typical lunch. In the late afternoon, you will return to your hotel in Cusco (B-L).




TREKS AVAILABLE from day 07:

OPTION 1:
INCA TREK 4 Days / 3 Nights

Day 07: CUSCO - LLULLUCHAPAMPA:
You will be transferred from your hotel to Km 88 where you will start the trek. You will cross a semi-arid area through the Urubamba river, with the ever impressive views of the white glaciers. Camp at Llulluchapampa (3 200 masl), with great views of the white mountain of Wayanay (5 600 masl). (B-L-D).
Inca Trek
Sayacmarca
Wiñay Wayna
Machu Picchu

Day 08: LLULLUCHAPAMPA - SAYACMARCA:
Trek to Warmihuañusca pass (4 050 masl.) and the Ruins of Sayacmarca (3 600 masl.) where you will make second camp.
(B-L-D).

Day 09: SAYACMARCA - WIÑAY WAINA:
From here the stone road takes you into the Jungle. You will continue your trek towards the Ruins of Phuyupatamarca where the path goes down to the Ruins of Wiñay Wayna, where you will make your third camp. (B-L-D).

Day 10: WIÑAY WAYNA - MACHU PICCHU - CUSCO:
Very early in the morning you will cross Intipunku the last pass and arrive to Machu Picchu and the Sanctuary. Explore the ruins.
In the afternoon, you will return by train to Cusco. On arrival reception and transfer to your hotel and overnight in Cusco. (B).



OPTION 2:LARES & MACHU PICCHU 4 Days/ 3 Nights

Day 07: Cusco - Calca – Lares Hot Springs – Wacawasi:
You leave from Cusco early in the morning by private bus and travel through the Sacred Valley arriving to Lares Hot Springs and spend the morning soaking in the medicinal hot springs, after lunch you have two hours of trek to your campsite.
Overnight / Camp. (B-L-D).
Lares Hot Springs
Wacawasi Community
Patacancha
Pumamarka
Machu Picchu

Day 08: Wacawasi – Epsaycocha:
After continuing up through the valley, you arrive to the community of Wacawasi. People here produce some of the finest weavings in Peru. Here, you can observe their great skills and brilliant techniques in the fabrication of ponchos and other garments. Passing the village you begin climbing up to Condor Pass at 4100m. From here, you catch a stunning view of the renowned Mount Veronica (5 750m.)
Descending gently for about one hour, you come to the beautiful Epsaycocha Lake, your last campsite. Overnight / Camp. (B-L-D).

Day 09: Epsaycocha – Patacancha – Huylloc – Pumamarka – Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes:
Today your trail leads downhill to an overlook facing a wide valley. Descending into the valley, you eventually arrive to the community of Huylloc where you have lunch, from here it takes two hours to arrive to Pumamarka and enjoy the Inca terraces, finally you arrive to Ollantaytambo. Situated in a fertile river valley and sheltered by mammoth mountains, this ancient Inca village is considered one of the most important living museums in the world. This is a perfect place to appreciate the vast archaeological remains and a wide variety of flowers and birds species.
From here you take the train from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes at 8:00 pm and spend the night there in a comfortable hostel.
(B-L-D).

Day 10: Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu - Cusco
After an early breakfast, you will take the bus to Machu Picchu, from here you begin your guided visit of the Sanctuary.
After time to relax before you will take the bus down to Aguas Calientes, where you will have free time to enjoy the town before you return to Cusco by train. (B).


OPTION 3:SALKANTAY - MACHU PICCHU TREK5 Days / 4 Nights

Day 07: Cusco - Challacancha – Sorayapampa
Breakfast. Departure from your hotel at approx 05:45 and transfer to Mollepata a small town 2½ hours from Cusco, which is the start of your 5-day trek. Light snack whilst luggage is loaded onto mules. Finally, you will begin your trek, making your way to Challacancha where you will rest, lunch prepared and served, afterwards you will continue walking as far as Sorayapampa, your first camp (Altitude 3 900 masl). Overnight. (B-L-D).
Ruins of Mollepata
Salkantay
Qolcapampa
Lucmabamba
Machu Picchu

Day 08: Sorayapampa - Salkantay – Qolcapampa
Breakfast and an early morning start in which you will make your way towards the high snow mountain Salkantay (4 600 masl). You will have the opportunity to see great views of this mountain. Lunch. After, you will begin to descend towards the cloudforest as you begin to enter this area the vegetation and wildlife will become abundant with lots of butterflies, birds until you reach Qolcapampa where you will make your second camp (3 300 masl). (B-L-D).

Day 09: Qolcapampa – Lucmabamba:
After breakfast, you will bath in the local hot springs and onto La Playa, where you can fish for lunch and afterwards you will continue walking until Lucmabamba where you will camp. (B-L-D).

Day 10: Lucmabamba – Village of Aguas Calientes:
Breakfast. Trek to an area well known for its special ecosystem. Lunch. Then, you will continue trekking to arrive close to the back of Machu Picchu and finally make your way to the village of Aguas Calientes for your last night camp. (B-L-D).

Day 11: Village of Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu - Cusco:
Early breakfast and after you will take the bus to the Sanctuary, where you will have your guided morning visit. In the afternoon, return by train. Overnight. (B).

AT THE END OF THE TREK, THE ITINERARY FOR THE LAST 3 DAYS WILL BE:
CUSCO :
Free day. Overnight in Cusco. (B).
CUSCO - LIMA:
Transfer to the airport for flight of Lima. Arrival and transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Lima. (B).
LIMA:
Transfer out. (B).
INCLUDED:
- Excursions as described, transportation and entrances.
- Accommodation with breakfast in tourist class hotels, except in Puerto Maldonado: lodge.
- Meals where stated (B=Breakfast / L=Lunch / D=Dinner).
- Full board and cooking equipment.- Transfer airport/hotel/airport
- Transfer to the point where trekking begins.
- Professional guide in the language requested. In Regular: only Spanish and English.
- Porters and horses to carry tents, food and cooking equipment- Train ticket in Tourist Class “Backpacker”.
- Gear: igloo tents, dinner tent, toilet tent, kitchen tent, tables & seats, table set, first aid kit including emergency oxygen bottle.

NOT INCLUDED:
- Services not specified in the programme, extras and tips.
- Backpack, sleeping bag (can be rented in Cusco), rain wear, strong footwear, complete change of clothing, sweater, jacket, (something warm), water bottle and sterilizing tablets (Micropur are recommended and can be buy in Cusco), flashlight and batteries, sun block, insect repellent, toilet paper.
- National flight tickets


ADVENTURE – NATURE
PERU ADVENTUREEXTENSION IPUNO “LAKE TITICACA”
4 Days / 3 Nights

Day 1 : CUSCO - PUNO:
Morning free. Transfer to the station to board the bus to the city of Puno. On route, you will pass by the villages of Andahuaylillas, Racchi and Pucará.
Pls note that if you prefer you could take the train to Puno, instead of the bus. Departures available on: Monday, Wednesday and Saturday
Arrival and transfer to the hotel. Overnight in Puno. (B-L).

Island of Uros
Musicians of Taquile

Day 2 : PUNO - UROS - TAQUILE:
Full day visit of the Floating Island of Uros in Lake Titicaca. Located 4 km from Puno, the original inhabitants of these floating islands are said to descend from one of the most ancient peoples of the Americas and still to this day practise there ancient traditions. Their dwellings made of totora reed are built on the surface of Lake Titicaca.
Afterwards, you will make your way to the unique Island of Taquile, where time appears to have stopped. The Mediterranean atmosphere of this place is striking, with its steps of stone and its houses centred around the square. Its indigenous community that lives here, around 350 families are descendants of the Incas and known for there Textile activities, such as there beautifully woven chumpis (belts), chullos (caps), and ojotas (and sandals) and according to the custom, officials are distinguished by black or brown caps. The most popular attractions in Taquile are its landscape, dominated by tiered platforms where potatoes, corn, quinua and broad beans are cultivated; ceremonial sites hosting rituals imploring for abundant harvests and fishing, and the hospitability of its people, who are so outstandingly organised. The textile industry is the main activity on this island and the garments they manufacture relate to their daily chores. Also it offers a magnificent lake landscape from where the impressive snowfalls of the Cordillera Real (Real mountain chain) can be seen.
In the afternoon, you will return to your hotel. Overnight in Puno. (B-L).

Day 3 : PUNO - LIMA:
Transfer to the airport to take your flight to Lima. (B).

Day 4: LIMA :
Transfer to the airport to take flight back to your country. (B).

INCLUDED:
Excursions as described, transportation, entrances, specialised tour guide in the language requested. In Regular: only Spanish and English.
Accommodation with breakfast in tourist class hotel.
Meals where stated (B=Breakfast / L=Lunch / D=Dinner).
Transfer airport/hotel/airport.

NOT INCLUDED:
Services not specified in the programme, extras and tips.
National flight tickets.

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