DAY 01   ARRIVAL TO THE CITY OF LIMA

Welcome to Perú, you will be met by a transfer upon your arrival to the Lima airport, who will help you to the hotel and will assist you with your check-in.

 

DAY 02 ARRIVAL IN CUSCO – CITY TOUR

At 13:20pm, we’ll begin our exploration of the former Imperial City of the Incas, a colonial city constructed upon the bases of Inca palaces and other structures. We’ll begin with a visit to Cathedral and Qoricancha, the Temple of the Sun, which was the Incas’ preeminent deity. After learning about its significance as Cusco’s religious center during the days of the empire,

From the Plaza we will head towards the colossal stone fortress of Sacsayhuamán, whose strategic location overlooking the city offers unequaled views. We’ll continue along the city outskirts to visit the Qenqo, Tambomachay, and Puca Pucará archeological sites before back to Cusco.

 

DAY 3 INCA TRAIL

At 06:00am and we’ll head by tourist-class bus to Km.82, the point at which the trail begins. The first day’s trek will last 5 to 6 hours, during which we’ll visit the Llactapata archeological group and admire its panoramic view. Throughout the day’s trek, we’ll be able to appreciate the region’s diverse flora and fauna. Lunch will be on the trail, while dinner will be at our first camp, at Wayllabamba, where we will spend the night.

 

DAY 4 INCA TRAIL - PACAYMAYO

After a very early breakfast, we’ll begin our trek toward the steep Lullucha valley where we will observe the beautiful and amazing landscape, arriving at the first pass and our trek’s high point, Warmiwañusca (4050 meters above sea level). From this point, whose name in Quechua means Dead Woman’s Pass, we’ll have spectacular views of the high Andes before beginning the descent into Pacaymayo Valley (3600 meters above sea level). The descent is a 6 to 7 hour trek during which we’ll experience the depth and warmth of the valley. Our cooks will surprise us with a delicious lunch on the trail while we rest. Dinner will be at our camp for the night, at Pacaymayo.

 

DAY 5 INCA TRAIL – WIÑAYHUAYNA

We’ll begin the day’s hike after breakfast. On this day we’ll be able to observe a variety of wild orchids, bromeliads, mosses and ferns. We’ll make stops at the small archeological sites of Runcurakay, Sayacmarca, Conchamarca, Puyupatamarca, and Wiñayhuayna, which are examples of original Inca architecture. The total hiking time will be approximately 6 to 7 hours, with lunch en route amidst a panoramic view of the region’s snow-capped peaks. Upon our arrival at Wiñayhuayna we’ll enjoy a delicious dinner and set up camp for the night.

 

DAY 6 INCA TRAIL – MACHU PICCHU

On this day, we’ll visit one of the world’s most evocative sites: Machu Picchu Archeological Complex. After a very early breakfast, we’ll tackle the final segment of our trek. Our journey will take us through a lush and humid cloud forest filled with ferns and plants. After two hours, we’ll arrive at the Intipunku Sun Gate and Machu Picchu in all its dawn splendor will come into view. Descending into the archeological complex, we’ll begin an unforgettable 2-hour guided visit during which our professional guide will recount history enveloping this mysterious and enchanting site. After the guided visit, you’ll have free time to explore independently or relax and soak up the site’s ambience. At the appropriate hour, we’ll descend by bus back or by walk to the town of Aguas Calientes, where you will have free time for lunch. In the evening you’ll catch the train to Ollantaytambo station where your transfer will be waiting to take you back to Cusco.

 

DAY 07 MORAY AND MARAS - SALT MINES

We’ll begin our trajectory en route to the Urubamba River Valley, where we’ll make our first stop at Moray, a complex system of concentric agricultural terraces which served as an Incan agricultural laboratory to experiment with their crops.

Continuing our excursion we will arrive at Maras. Nearby the town, one finds the salt pans of Maras, locally known as salineras. These impressive staggered stone terraces have been cut into thousands of little pools through which a subterranean stream trickles, depositing so much salt that the mountainside appears to be covered in snow.

 

DAY  08 DEPARTURE FOR PUNO – SOUTH VALLEY

At 06:40am we’ll head for the bus station to begin our bus trip to Puno, along the way at the town of Andahuaylillas, we’ll visit an astoundingly ornate 17th century church with an impressive organ, then continue on with a visit to Raqchi archeological complex, known as the Temple of Wiracocha. We’ll stop for a buffet lunch in Sicuani before continuing on to “La Raya”, the natural border and a scenic stop between Cusco and Puno. We’ll arrive in Puno in the afternoon and you’ll be dropped off at your hotel.

 

DAY 09 FLOATING ISLAND UROS - AMANTANI

On this tour to Uros, Taquile and Amantani islands, we´ll pick you up from the hotel at 07:30am to the port, where we take our comfortable motor boat,  it will take us to the Uros floating islands (30 min travel time), before reaching Amantani (approx. 2 ½ hours) by averaging mid-day, where families of Amantani will wait for us.

 

DAY 10 TAQUILE ISLAND – PUNO

Wake up early in the morning  after our breakfast, we descend to the port of Amantani (8 am) to take our boat towards to Taquile island , have time for lunch in this island and then return to the Port to back to Puno by 04:00 pm.

 

DAY 11 FLIGHT TO LIMA

You’ll be picked up at your hotel at the appropriate hour and taken to the Juliaca airport to board your flight to Lima.