R4: From Inka Trail to Machu Picchu to Colca Canyon in 16 Days
PROGRAM / ITINERARY
Day 1: Arrival in Lima - Afternoon free
Reception at Lima airport and transfer to Hotel. It depends on the schedule you will have free time come to know a little of the Peruvian Capital (Ciudad de los Reyes). Also to visit the district of Miraflores in Peru's capital.
Day 2: Lima - Cusco - Morning free - City Tour Archaeological
Transfer to Lima airport to board our flight to Cusco. Reception at the airport and transfer to Hotel. Free morning to start by altitude acclimatization. Going for a walk and stroll through the Plaza de Armas. Cusco is 3150 meters high. Altitude sickness and the effects can be intense for some people. About 13:30 we start the city tour with visit to the Cathedral of Cusco, Koricancha (Temple of the Sun), Sacsayhuaman Archeological Center, Qenqo Ceremonial Center, Fort Pucapucara and Tambomachay. Return to Cusco and overnight at Hotel.
Day 3: Cusco - Sacred Valley - Cusco
At 8:30 am. You will be taken for the tour to Sacred Valley of the Incas, along the sacred river Vilcanota. On the way visit the Craft Market Corao, Taray viewpoint, traditional market of Pisac Typical. In the afternoon the Archaeological Complex of Ollantaytambo and Chincheros, the latter with its traditional market and religious buildings. Return to Cusco and Pernot in Hotel.
Day 4: Cusco - Km 82 - Wayllabamba
Pick up from Hotel at 6:30 am hours. Come toward the road 82 km Cusco - Quillabamba, watch the snow as Chicon, Veronica and Salkantay. Arriving at km 82 and start the Inca Trail, in the long journey we will observe the ruins of Patallaqta. Stop for lunch at appropriate time. In the afternoon light Wayllabamba climb to our camping place. Camp, dinner and overnight.
Day 5: Wayllabamba - Warmiwañusca - Pacaymayo
After our breakfast, we start our second day of trekking, through Tres Piedras, Llulluchapampa and reaching the peak of the Inca Trail Warmiwañusca (dead woman 4200m). Stop for lunch at appropriate time. Continuing the path descend to our camp Pacaymayo (3500 m), Camp, dinner and overnight.
Day 6: Pacaymayo - Runkurakay - Sayacmarca - Wiñayhuayna
After our breakfast, the third day of trekking tours to the ruins of Runkurakay and Sayacmarca at lunch. Then we walk the road to get Puyupatamarca (cloud city) another important archaeological site. Following a short walk leads to our last camp Wiñayhuayna (forever young). Visit the resort. Camp, dinner and overnight.
Day 7: Wiñayhuayna - Machu Picchu - Aguas Calientes - Cusco
Before sunrise, about 4:30 am. After our breakfast, we begin a short hike up to Inti Punku (Puerta del Sol), which has a fantastic view of Machu Picchu. Guided tour of close to two hours for the main temples of the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu, then have free time to climb Waynapicchu. In the afternoon we went to the town of Aguas Calientes, overnight at Hotel.
Day 9: Cusco - Day off - Cusco
Cusco is a fantastic city and has dozens of museums, craft shops, cafes, restaurants, quaint streets and great Inca temples worth visiting delayed. Each street must be covered and observed with admiration because they are enclosed by walls of ancient Inca temples, above which the Spanish invaders imposed their colonial architecture. So this day is reserved for you to learn better by itself part of these attractions.
Day 10: Cusco - Puno
On time transfer to station for boarding bus bound tourist bus to Puno (9 hours). This bus is makes 4 stops during the way to visit some touristic attractions on the Andean highlands. Among these attractions is the Temple of Wiracocha.
Reception in Puno bus station and transfer to Hotel.
Day 11 : Puno - Floating islands Uros - Taquile - Puno
Around 07:20am transfer to the port of Lake Titicaca. And we start to visit the Uros Floating Islands, then Taquile Island. Visit the islands and traditional customs. Return to the city of Puno in the late afternoon.
Day 12 : Puno - Arequipa - Free afternoon
Transfer to bus station for shipment to destination Arequipa (6 hours trip). Reception and transfer to Hotel. Free afternoon to learn a little of the historic center of Arequipa and its colonial architecture. Overnight at hotel.
Day 13: Arequipa - Chivay
Departure to the Colca Valley. On the way attractions are the town of Yura, the Aguada Blanca National Reserve Pampa Cañahuas and where we can see many species of birds in its natural habitat and alpacas, vicuna and llamas. Patahuasi rest stops. Your journey continues to the town of Chivay.
Day 14 : Chivay - Colca Canyon - Arequipa
After our breakfast, departure to Cruz del Condor where you can see the deepest canyons in the world and the flight of the condors. Our return to Chivay we will go through the town of Pincholo and also for the town of Maca with its picturesque colonial crafts market. In the afternoon return to Arequipa.
Day 15 : Arequipa - Lima - Free afternoon
Transfer to airport to board our flight to Lima. Airport reception and transfer to Hotel in Miraflores. Free afternoon to learn a little more of the Peruvian capital.
Day 16: Lima airport
Transfer to airport for boarding your next flight.
End of services
What is included
- All transfers in and out in Lima, Cusco, Puno and Arequipa
- Every nights in Hotels
- 03 nights camping
- 02 nights at the lodge Arequipa and Puno
- Air tickets Lima - Cusco and Arequipa - Lima
- Bus Cusco - Puno plus tourist stops
- All Tours Mentioned in the Program
- All proceeds for City Tour and the Sacred Valley
- Tour Lake Titicaca and Colca Canyon
- Tour Inca Trail 4D 3N
- Entrance to the Inca Trail
- Entrance to Machu Picchu
- Backpacker train ticket (return)
Not included
- Food
- Re-entry ticket to Machu Picchu
- Shipping rates
- Extra costs in the Hotel
- Extra costs
Optional
- Private Service
- International Air Ticket
- Train ticket Vistadome Service
- Travel Insurance
If you are interested in this program, please contact us to receive our current price!
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Inka Trail - Colca Canyon: Important
For a discount Student Card (ISIC GREEN), please send us a copy of ID card or passport by e-mail before applying. It is required for entry to the Inca Trail.
This program can be hired all year round. However we recommend make reservations with a minimum of two months ahead.
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Our Programmes
Sightseeings:
Package 1 : Cusco, Machu Picchu, heiliges Tal ( Sacred Valley, Valle Sagrado) 3 Days , 2 Nights
Package 2 : Cusco, Machu Picchu, heiliges Tal ( Sacred Valley, Valle Sagrado) 4 Days , 3 Nights
Package 3 : Cusco, Machu Picchu, heiliges Tal ( Sacred Valley, Valle Sagrado) 5 Days , 4 Nights
Package 4 : Cusco, Machu Picchu, heiliges Tal ( Sacred Valley, Valle Sagrado) 6 Days , 5 Nights
Package 5 : Cusco, Machu Picchu, heiliges Tal ( Sacred Valley, Valle Sagrado) 7 Days , 6 Nights
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Tour to the Jungle in Peru 3 – Manu National Park, 8 Days
Trekking Tours:
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LATIN VOYAGES THE: Peru travel specialist; Peru tour operator; Peru travel agency; Spanish learning in Peru, Travel and Services in Peru; Learn Spanish in Cusco Peru; Spanish Courses in Cusco Peru, tours and trekking to Machu Picchu, Inca Trail to Machu Picchu
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