A PERUVIAN CLASSIC

LIMA – CUSCO – INCA TRAIL - MACHU PICCHU –LIMA
(9 days / 8 nights)

DAY 01
…………LIMA (L)

Reception at the airport, transfer to the selected Hotel. Lunch at the Rosa Nautica Restaurant, In the afternoon city tour in Colonial Lima, private services, this visit includes the Plaza Mayor, the Cathedral and its museum, the San Francisco Convent and its catacombs, the San Martin Plaza, the Osambela Residence and the Santo Domingo Church. Transfer to local restaurant for dinner.

DAY 02
LIMA – CUSCO (B)

Transfer to the airport for a one hour flight to Cusco, upon arrival transfer to the selected hotel. Rest of the morning to get used to the altitude. In the afternoon guided visit to the ruins nearby Cusco, the Sacsayhuaman Fortress, overlooking the city of Cusco, a pre Inca architectural masterpiece, Kenko a rock sanctuary whose main attraction is a monolithic altar representing a puma and the red Fortress of Puca-Pucara, the Main Square with its Cathedral and the Koricancha or Temple of the Sun. Sacsayhuaman Fortress is the first important site outside of Cusco, on the way to the Sacred Valley.

DAY 03
CUSCO - INCA TRAIL (B, L & D)

Breakfast at the hotel. Early start from Cusco by bus to Chilca in the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Hike along the Vilcanota River to the enormous Inca Ruins of Llactapata, continue up side valley to camp.

DAY 04
INCA TRAIL (B, L & D)

Breakfast. Climb steeply up through field and forests, along Huayllabamba, Llulluchapampa above 3,600 m.a.s.l. Magnificent views of snow peaks and ruins, descend to our camp in Pacaymayo at the valley bottom.

DAY 05
INCA TRAIL (B, L & D)

Breakfast. Cross a second pass and follow a fine Inca road down to the ridge-top ruins of Sayaqmarka. Further on, pass through a tunnel amid luxuriant vegetarion. Camp at Phuyupatamarka, superb ruins overlooking the Vilcanota River far bellow. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included

DAY 06
INCA TRAIL - MACHU PICCHU - CUSCO (breakfast)

Breakfast. The royal road descends steeply through orchi-rich cloud forest. Enjoy the magnificent view of the Machu Picchu ruins from the Inti Punku or Door of the sun. Reach Machu Picchu, guided visit of the ruins. Machu Picchu which is totally built of stone blocks, fitted with masterful precision. This fabulous city has houses, temples, warehouses, a large central square, all connected by narrow roads and steps, and is surrounded by terraces cut into the mountain side which were used for agriculture. In the afternoon continue by minibus to the town of Aguas Calientes. Train back to Cusco. Upon arrival transfer to the selected hotel.

DAY 07
CUSCO (breakfast)

Breakfast. Free day to enjoy the city.

DAY 08
CUSCO – LIMA (breakfast)

Breakfast. Flight back to Lima. Transfer to selected hotel. Free day, van upon request to discover the city or buy some local artscrafts. Overnight

DAY 09
LIMA (breakfast)

Transfer to the airport for international flight.

 END OF THE TOUR  

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WHAT THIS TOUR INCLUDES:  

• Accommodation in double bed room with private bath in the mentioned hotels or similar category. • Local air tickets. Prices are based in LAN PERU Airlines. Prices subject to change without previous notice. • Meals as specified in itinerary. • Transfers, tours and excursions as per itinerary with local English speaking guides based on private services. • 01 full Inca Trail Package. • Equipment: Tents, mattresses, toilet-tent, dining tent with tables and chairs. • Snacks and 03 good meals pr. day made by experienced kitchen personnel. • 01 Back Packer train ticket Aguas Calientes- Cusco • 01 minibus ticket Machu Picchu – Aguas Calientes • 01 entrance fee to Machu Picchu ruins. • 01 Cusco Tourist Ticket. • Each tourist carries his own daypack with room for water bottle, snacks and changing clothes.

•  • Meals not specified in itinerary. • International air tickets • Airport taxes USD5.00 for each domestic flight departure and USD28.00 for international departure • Personal expenses such as telephone bills, laundry expenses, beverages, etc. • Insurance against theft, loss, illness and/or accident • Tips, baggage porterage or extras not specified.

•  • Trekking footwear • Mosquito repellent • Sleeping bag • Camera with extra film • Change of clothes • Purifying tablets • Jacket • Sun-block • Clothes for cold weather • Good socks • Flashlight with extra batteries • Swim-suit.

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