The Land of the Incas team invites you to have an extraordinary vacation exploring the Peruvian capital city of Lima and the city of Cusco with all the luxury that an experience such as this requires. You will learn about our rich culture full of tradition and mystery. Visit the citadel of Machu Picchu, one of the Seven Wonders of the World, which offers breathtaking views and a beautiful luxury lodge. Join us on this 8 day adventure through the history and culture of Peru and partake of the best luxury hotels and transportation that Peru has to offer.

DAY 1

– Arrival in Lima

– Night in a Lima hotel

DAY 2

-Flight to Cusco.

-Night in a hotel in Cusco

DAY 3

– Visit to Saqsaywaman, Tambomachay, Qenqo, and Pucapucara.

-Night in a hotel in Cusco

DAY 4

– Visit to Pisac, Calca, Urubamba, and Ollantaytambo.

– Night in an Ollantaytambo hotel.

DAY 5

-Visit to Moray, Maras and the salt pools.

– Night in an Ollantaytambo hotel.

DAY 6

-Train to Aguas Calientes.

– Bus from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu.

– Night in an Aguas Calientes hotel.

DAY 7

-Bus to Machu Picchu.

– Visit to Visit to Wiñayhuayna and Inti Punku.

-Train to Cusco.

– Night in a hotel in Cusco.

DAY 8

-Flight from Cusco to Lima.

-Lima tour

-International connecting flight

Day 1 LIMA

You’ll arrive at the international airport in Lima (the majority of flights arrive at night between 8pm and 2am). Our team will be waiting to take you in a private vehicle to the Marriot Hotel in the upscale district of Miraflores. According to your flight schedule, you will visit some of the most important museums in Lima.

Day 2 LIMA – CUSCO

Early in the morning, you’ll return to the Lima airport to take your flight to Cusco, the former capital of the Inca Empire. Upon your arrival, the Land of the Inkas team will be waiting to greet you. During the trip to the luxurious Hotel Libertador in a private vehicle, the guide will give a brief introductory talk about the city. You’ll have the rest of the day free to acclimatize, relax and enjoy the exceptional atmosphere in Cusco, home to the some of the most amazing history and culture in South America.

Day 3 CUSCO AND ITS SURROUNDINGS

On the third day, we’ll visit the most important tourist sites in the city and its surroundings. This is an opportunity to try new things and to learn about the history of Cusco and the daily life of its people. Our destinations today include churches, museums and archeological sites. In the afternoon, we’ll visit the fortress of Saqsaywaman and the complexes of Qenqo, Pucapucara and Tambomachay. All of these were highly important sites in the Inca religion and are located close to Cusco. After our explorations, we’ll return you to your hotel to spend the night.

Day 4 CUSCO – SACRED VALLEY OF THE INCAS

We’ll continue our excursion by heading out to the Sacred Valley, which awaits us with its warmer climate. The town of Pisac is our first stop. All along the road out to the ruins there, you can see remains of Inca agricultural activity. You’ll take in the sweeping panoramic views of the Andean mountains and visit the towns of Calca and Urubamba. After lunch, our journey continues towards Ollantaytambo, whose layout still shows signs of Inca planning, with its cobbled streets and Inca fort. We will spend the night in a hotel here.

Day 5 MARAS – URUBAMBA

In the morning, we’ll cross the valley and the Urubamba river to reach the unusual circular terraces of Moray, an important cultivation center during the Inca Empire. You’ll visit the town of Maras and the nearby salt harvesting pools, where we’ll enjoy our picnic lunch before returning to your hotel in the Sacred Valley.

Day 6 OLLANTAYTAMBO – MACHU PICCHU

We’ll depart for Machu Picchu from Ollantaytambo in the top-of-the-line Hiram Bingham train, a journey which follows the course of the Urubamba river for around 1.5 hours. Our destination is the thickly vegetated land with high peaks that shelters the town of Aguas Calientes. After checking in to your hotel and having lunch, a bus will carry us to the ruins of Machu Picchu, recognized as one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. Your guide will go into depth about the history and archeology of the Machu Picchu Historical Sanctuary. We’ll also have time to appreciate the cloud forest which surrounds the site before returning by bus to the Sanctuary Lodge in Aguas Calientes.

Day 7 MACHU PICCHU – CUSCO

Early on the following day, we’ll return to Machu Picchu in bus to enjoy the early morning light and thinner crowds. We’ll then climb the steep path up to Huayna Picchu. This is a fascinating archeological site in its own right, but it also offers a commanding view of Machu Picchu in its entirety. In the afternoon, we’ll return to Aguas Calientes to board the Hiram Bingham train. Upon arrival in Cusco, we’ll take you to the comfort of the Hotel Libertador to spend the evening.

Day 8 CUSCO – LIMA

On this last day, you’ll be taken to the Cusco airport for your return flight to Lima, where you’ll visit the Government Palace, the Archbishop’s Palace, and the Gold Museum. After this tour in the former City of Kings, we’ll bring you back to the airport for your connecting flight back home.

*In case you want to visit any additional sites, you can add extensions on to your original package. If you choose an extension, we’ll organize the connection to your next destination. Someone from the Land of the Inkas team will accompany you to ensure that you make your connection and that everything goes smoothly.

INCLUDED

-A bilingual guide for all the tours described in the itinerary

-All flights within Peru.

-All ground transportation during the trip

-The entrance costs for all the tours/sites mentioned.

-All hotels (Double beds, with continental breakfast)

-All the meals mentioned (The guide will have a first aid kit).

-An additional room can be obtained at the client’s request.

NOT INCLUDED

-Transportation (e.g. international flights) to and from Peru.

-Lunch and dinner in cities (aside from those specifically mentioned)

-Hiking boots and personal equipment

-Personal costs (tips and gratuities, alcoholic beverages, travel/medical insurance, medical costs, laundromat charges, airport taxes, etc.)

Come experience the tropical lows of the jungle and the Andean highs of Machu Picchu! This tour will take you from the middle of the “Madre de Dios” jungle to the rarified air of Cusco, its surroundings, and the Sacred Valley of the Incas. The trip culminates in an early morning exploration of the mysterious ruins of Machu Picchu. Come explore Peru from bottom to top with us over 9 exciting days.

DAY 1

– Arrival in Lima

 – Night in a Lima hotel

DAY 2

-Bus trip to Ica

-Night spent in a hotel in Ica

DAY 3

-Visit to the Nazca Lines

-Night spent in a hotel in Paracas

DAY 4

-Visit to the Paracas National Reserve

-Night spent in a hotel in Lima.

DAY 5

-Flight to Puerto Maldonado.

-Transport to Puerto Maldonado Lodge.

– Night in the lodge.

DAY 6

-Jungle tour

-Visit to botanical gardens

-Night in the lodge

DAY 7

-Transport to Puerto Maldonado.

-Flight to Cusco.

-Night in a Cusco hotel.

DAY 8

. Saqsaywaman Tambomachay, Qenqo, Pucapucara.

-Night in a hotel in Cusco

DAY 9

-Visit to Pisac, Calca, Urubamba, Ollantaytambo.

– Night in an Ollantaytambo hotel.

DAY 10

-Train to Aguas Calientes.

– Bus to Machu Picchu.

– Night in an Aguas Calientes hotel.

DAY 11

-Bus to Machu Picchu.

– Visit to Visit to Wiñayhuayna and Inti Punku.

-Train to Cusco.

– Night in a hotel in Cusco.

DAY 12

– Travel to Puno

– Night in a Puno hotel

DAY 13

-Boat visit to the floating Uros islands and Taquile Island in Lake Titicaca

-Night in a Puno hotel

DAY 14

-Visit to Sillustani

-Transport to Juliaca

– Transport to the Colca Canyon

– Visit to the village of Chivay

– Overnight in the Colca Lodge

DAY 15

-Visit the “Cruz del Condor,” a popular condor viewing site

-Return to Arequipa

-Overnight in a hotel in Arequipa

DAY 16

– Arequipa

– City Tour

– Visit to the Santa Catalina Convent

– Overnight in a hotel in Arequipa

DAY 17

– Transport to the Arequipa airport

– Flight to Lima International flight connection home.

Day 1 LIMA

You’ll arrive at the international airport in Lima (the majority of flights arrive at night between 8pm and 2am). Our team will be waiting with a private vehicle to take you to the hotel of your choice. Depending on your flight schedule, you will have the opportunity to visit some of the most important sites and museums in Lima. (Optional).

Day 2 Lima-Ica

Early in the morning, we depart for Ica, an approximately 4 hour trip. You’ll have the rest of the day to relax and explore this enchanting paradise located between sand dunes and the water of the Pacific Ocean.

Day 3 ICA – NAZCA – PARACAS

The Nazca Lines can only be truly appreciated from the air. We will observe these awe-inspiring zoomorphic and anthropomorphic figures drawn in the dark, red earth from a private airplane. Afterwards, we’ll have lunch in one of the best restaurants in the area, where you can sample the best traditional Peruvian food. Later, we’ll take you to your hotel in Paracas where you’ll spend the night.

Day 4 PARACAS – LIMA

Today we’ll visit the Paracas National Reserve, a slice of land and ocean protected by the Peruvian state and home to many plants and animals. We’ll travel by boat to the Ballestas Islands, home to many animals such as the Humboldt Penguin, sea lions, and many amazing birds and species of fish. After your visit, we’ll return you to Lima to take your flight back home.

Day 5 LIMA – PUERTO MALDONADO – JUNGLE LODGE  SANDOVAL POSADAS

Early in the morning, we’ll take you to the Lima airport to catch your flight to the city of Puerto Maldonado. There, your guide will join you and accompany you to the city’s reception center before heading to the port. From there, we’ll travel 1.5 hours on the Tambopata river to reach the lodge.

You’ll be greeted by the lodge staff, who will show you around and explain the program for your two-day stay. After some relaxation time, we’ll begin the first excursion to the canopy tower and walkway system to explore the forest 30m above ground. This is an excellent place to observe the wildlife next to the Tambopata river.

After this short trip, we’ll return to the lodge to enjoy a delicious dinner and all the services there.

Day 6 JUNGLE LODGE

After breakfast, we’ll walk down to the pier and take a 20 minute boat ride to the zone known as “Tres Chimbadas.” We’ll continue observing jungle wildlife here and perhaps even go fishing. After lunch, we’ll visit a botanical garden where an indigenous shaman will reveal the secrets of the local plants to us and explain their traditional uses.

In the afternoon, we’ll return to the lodge to eat dinner and take a night time jungle tour. This is the best time to observe the local wildlife.

Day 7 PUERTO MALDONADO – CUSCO

After breakfasting in the lodge, we’ll take the river back to Puerto Maldonado and take our return flight to Cusco. You’ll have the afternoon free to rest and adapt to the altitude.

Day 8 CUSCO AND ITS SURROUNDINGS

Today, we’ll visit the most important tourist sites in the city and its surroundings. This is an opportunity to try new things and to learn about the history of Cusco and the daily life of its people. Our destinations today include churches, museums and archeological sites. In the afternoon, we’ll visit the fortress of Saqsaywaman and the complexes of Qenqo, Pucapucara and Tambomachay. All of these were highly important sites in the Inca religion and are located close to Cusco. After our explorations, we’ll return you to your hotel to spend the night.

Day 9 CUSCO –  SACRED VALLEY OF THE INCAS

We’ll continue our excursion by heading out to the Sacred Valley, which awaits us with its warmer climate. The town of Pisac is our first stop. All along the road out to the ruins there, you can see remains of Inca agricultural activity. You’ll take in the sweeping panoramic views of the Andean mountains and visit the towns of Calca and Urubamba. After lunch, our journey continues towards Ollantaytambo, whose layout still shows signs of Inca planning, with its cobbled streets and Inca fort. We will spend the night in a hotel here.

Day 10 OLLANTAYTAMBO – MACHU PICCHU

We’ll depart for Machu Picchu from Ollantaytambo by train, a journey which follows the course of the Urubamba river for around 1.5 hours. Our destination is the thickly vegetated land with high peaks that shelters the town of Aguas Calientes. After checking in to our hotel and having lunch, a bus will carry us to the ruins of Machu Picchu, recognized as one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. Your guide will go into depth about the history and archeology of the Machu Picchu Historical Sanctuary. We’ll also have time to appreciate the cloud forest which surrounds the site before returning by bus to Aguas Calientes to visit the hot springs there and then return to your hotel.

Day 11 MACHU PICCHU – CUSCO

Early on the following day, we’ll return to Machu Picchu in bus to enjoy the early morning light and thinner crowds. We’ll then climb the steep path up to Huayna Picchu. This is a fascinating archeological site in its own right, but it also offers a commanding view of Machu Picchu in its entirety. In the afternoon, we’ll return to Aguas Calientes to take the return train to Ollantaytambo, where our bus will be waiting for us. On the way back, we’ll be able to visit to town of Chinchero before returning to your hotel in Cusco.

Day 12 CUSCO – PUNO (TRAVEL DAY)

A private bus will pick you up from your hotel. The itinerary and travel times for your journey to Puno depend on which option you select: bus, train or plane.

· By bus: the best way to enjoy the splendid views and tourist attractions along the way. You’ll see the fertile valleys of the Vilcanota River and La Raya (the high pass between the departments of Cusco and Puno), plus the high Andean plains common to this part of Peru. You’ll have time to visit the colonial church in Andahuaylillas with its famous works of art, the temple of the creator god Viracocha at Racchi, and the artisan town of Pucara.

· By train: the Andean Explorer train will whisk you from Cusco to the city of Puno. You’ll see many of the same sights as you would on the bus, including the high Andean plain of the Vilcanota Plateau, but without the various stops.

· By plane: you’ll arrive at the Juliaca airport and be taken by bus to your hotel in Puno, a mere 45 minutes across the plains of Juliaca.

Day 13 LAKE TITICACA

In the morning, your boat departs from the shore of Lake Titicaca. A 25 minute boat ride will bring you to the floating Uros Islands. These are stable, man-made islands constructed from a local reed known as “totora” which has been used for centuries by the people here to make houses and boats. After spending 2.5 hours visiting different islands, we’ll arrive at Taquile Island for a visit to the native community there. We’ll have time to learn about the local customs and to admire the excellent textiles produced by their master weavers.  In the afternoon, we’ll return to Puno and your hotel.

Day 14 PUNO – SILLUSTANI – JULIACA – AREQUIPA

We’ll leave Puno to visit the Sillustani ruins. This archeological site is composed of 90 conical towers called “chullpas,” made of large stone blocks carved from volcanic rock. They were built to house the remains of the nobility and elites, including priests and rulers, whose bodies were worshipped afterwards in a “cult of the dead.” Our visit to the Puno area ends here, and we’ll drive you to the Juliaca, After crossing a 4,000m high pass we’ll stop in the village of Chivay, where we’ll learn about the daily life of the locals who work the land on the hundreds of terraces surrounding the town. We’ll spend a peaceful evening underneath the starry sky in hot pools or in one of the beautiful lodges in Colca.

Day 15 COLCA CANYON – CRUZ DEL CONDOR – AREQUIPA

We’ll hit the road early and head for the deepest part of the canyon, known as “Cruz del Condor” due to the warm air currents there which condors use to fly over the rim of the canyon. After enjoying our tour around the area and taking in the views, we’ll travel by private bus to Arequipa. In route, we’ll pass close to Misti volcano, the Chachani glacier, and the Pampa Cañahuas National Reserve, a refuge for wild vicuñas (a llama relative) in danger of extinction. our bus will take us back to Arequipa, where we will spend the night in a hotel.

Day 16 AREQUIPA

You will be picked up at your hotel and driven to in this beautiful city at 2,350m, with the imposing Misti volcano looming in the background, private transport will be waiting to take you to your hotel. After a brief rest, we will visit the colonial heart of the city, with its elegant white architecture (you’ll see why its nickname is “The White City”), the main plaza, museums, churches and the famous Santa Catalina Convent, a noteworthy example of religious art. The agreeable climate and local food make Arequipa a friendly and inviting city.

Day 17 AREQUIPA – LIMA

Our visit to the Arequipa area ends here, and we’ll drive you to the airport to fly to Lima and onwards back home.

*In case you want to visit any additional sites, you can add extensions on to your original package. If you choose an extension, we’ll organize the connection to your next destination. Someone from the Land of the Inkas team will accompany you to ensure that you make your connection and that everything goes smoothly.

INCLUDED

-A bilingual guide for all the tours described in the itinerary

-All flights within Peru

-All ground transportation during the trip

-The entrance costs for all the tours/sites mentioned.

-All hotels (Double beds, with continental breakfast)

-All the meals mentioned. (The guide will carry a first aid kit)

-An additional room can be obtained at the client’s request.

NOT INCLUDED

-Transportation (e.g. international flights) to and from Peru.

-Lunch and dinner in cities (aside from those specifically mentioned)

-Hiking boots and personal equipment

-Personal costs (tips and gratuities, alcoholic beverages, travel/medical insurance, medical costs, laundromat charges, airport taxes, etc.)

Come experience the tropical lows of the jungle and the Andean highs of Machu Picchu! This tour will take you from the middle of the “Madre de Dios” jungle to the rarified air of Cusco, its surroundings, and the Sacred Valley of the Incas. The trip culminates in an early morning exploration of the mysterious ruins of Machu Picchu. Come explore Peru from bottom to top with us over 9 exciting days.

DAY 1

– Arrival in Lima

 – Night in a Lima hotel

DAY 2

-Bus trip to Ica

-Night spent in a hotel in Ica

DAY 3

-Visit to the Nazca Lines

-Night spent in a hotel in Paracas

DAY 4

-Visit to the Paracas National Reserve

-Night spent in a hotel in Lima.

DAY 5

-Flight to Puerto Maldonado.

-Transport to Puerto Maldonado Lodge.

– Night in the lodge.

DAY 6

-Jungle tour

-Visit to botanical gardens

-Night in the lodge

DAY 7

-Transport to Puerto Maldonado.

-Flight to Cusco.

-Night in a Cusco hotel.

DAY 8

-Saqsaywaman Tambomachay, Qenqo, Pucapucara.

-Night in a hotel in Cusco

DAY 9

-Visit to Pisac, Calca, Urubamba, Ollantaytambo.

– Night in an Ollantaytambo hotel.

DAY 10

-Train to Aguas Calientes.

– Bus to Machu Picchu.

– Night in an Aguas Calientes hotel.

DAY 11

-Bus to Machu Picchu.

– Visit to Visit to Wiñayhuayna and Inti Punku.

-Train to Cusco.

– Night in a hotel in Cusco.

DAY 12

– Travel to Puno

– Night in a Puno hotel

DAY 13

-Boat visit to the floating Uros islands and Taquile Island in Lake Titicaca

-Night in a Puno hotel

DAY 14

-Visit to Sillustani

-Transport to Juliaca

-Flight to Lima

-International connecting flight

Day 1 LIMA

You’ll arrive at the international airport in Lima (the majority of flights arrive at night between 8pm and 2am). Our team will be waiting with a private vehicle to take you to the hotel of your choice. Depending on your flight schedule, you will have the opportunity to visit some of the most important sites and museums in Lima. (Optional).

Day 2 Lima-Ica

Early in the morning, we depart for Ica, an approximately 4 hour trip. You’ll have the rest of the day to relax and explore this enchanting paradise located between sand dunes and the water of the Pacific Ocean.

Day 3 ICA – NAZCA – PARACAS

The Nazca Lines can only be truly appreciated from the air. We will observe these awe-inspiring zoomorphic and anthropomorphic figures drawn in the dark, red earth from a private airplane. Afterwards, we’ll have lunch in one of the best restaurants in the area, where you can sample the best traditional Peruvian food. Later, we’ll take you to your hotel in Paracas where you’ll spend the night.

Day 4 PARACAS – LIMA

Today we’ll visit the Paracas National Reserve, a slice of land and ocean protected by the Peruvian state and home to many plants and animals. We’ll travel by boat to the Ballestas Islands, home to many animals such as the Humboldt Penguin, sea lions, and many amazing birds and species of fish. After your visit, we’ll return you to Lima to take your flight back home.

Day 5 LIMA – PUERTO MALDONADO – JUNGLE LODGE  SANDOVAL POSADAS

Early in the morning, we’ll take you to the Lima airport to catch your flight to the city of Puerto Maldonado. There, your guide will join you and accompany you to the city’s reception center before heading to the port. From there, we’ll travel 1.5 hours on the Tambopata river to reach the lodge.

You’ll be greeted by the lodge staff, who will show you around and explain the program for your two-day stay. After some relaxation time, we’ll begin the first excursion to the canopy tower and walkway system to explore the forest 30m above ground. This is an excellent place to observe the wildlife next to the Tambopata river.

After this short trip, we’ll return to the lodge to enjoy a delicious dinner and all the services there.

Day 6 JUNGLE LODGE

After breakfast, we’ll walk down to the pier and take a 20 minute boat ride to the zone known as “Tres Chimbadas.” We’ll continue observing jungle wildlife here and perhaps even go fishing. After lunch, we’ll visit a botanical garden where an indigenous shaman will reveal the secrets of the local plants to us and explain their traditional uses.

In the afternoon, we’ll return to the lodge to eat dinner and take a night time jungle tour. This is the best time to observe the local wildlife.

Day 7 PUERTO MALDONADO – CUSCO

After breakfasting in the lodge, we’ll take the river back to Puerto Maldonado and take our return flight to Cusco. You’ll have the afternoon free to rest and adapt to the altitude.

Day 8 CUSCO AND ITS SURROUNDINGS

Today, we’ll visit the most important tourist sites in the city and its surroundings. This is an opportunity to try new things and to learn about the history of Cusco and the daily life of its people. Our destinations today include churches, museums and archeological sites. In the afternoon, we’ll visit the fortress of Saqsaywaman and the complexes of Qenqo, Pucapucara and Tambomachay. All of these were highly important sites in the Inca religion and are located close to Cusco. After our explorations, we’ll return you to your hotel to spend the night.

Day 9 CUSCO –  SACRED VALLEY OF THE INCAS

We’ll continue our excursion by heading out to the Sacred Valley, which awaits us with its warmer climate. The town of Pisac is our first stop. All along the road out to the ruins there, you can see remains of Inca agricultural activity. You’ll take in the sweeping panoramic views of the Andean mountains and visit the towns of Calca and Urubamba. After lunch, our journey continues towards Ollantaytambo, whose layout still shows signs of Inca planning, with its cobbled streets and Inca fort. We will spend the night in a hotel here.

Day 10 OLLANTAYTAMBO – MACHU PICCHU

We’ll depart for Machu Picchu from Ollantaytambo by train, a journey which follows the course of the Urubamba river for around 1.5 hours. Our destination is the thickly vegetated land with high peaks that shelters the town of Aguas Calientes. After checking in to our hotel and having lunch, a bus will carry us to the ruins of Machu Picchu, recognized as one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. Your guide will go into depth about the history and archeology of the Machu Picchu Historical Sanctuary. We’ll also have time to appreciate the cloud forest which surrounds the site before returning by bus to Aguas Calientes to visit the hot springs there and then return to your hotel.

Day 11 MACHU PICCHU – CUSCO

Early on the following day, we’ll return to Machu Picchu in bus to enjoy the early morning light and thinner crowds. We’ll then climb the steep path up to Huayna Picchu. This is a fascinating archeological site in its own right, but it also offers a commanding view of Machu Picchu in its entirety. In the afternoon, we’ll return to Aguas Calientes to take the return train to Ollantaytambo, where our bus will be waiting for us. On the way back, we’ll be able to visit to town of Chinchero before returning to your hotel in Cusco.

Day 12 CUSCO – PUNO (TRAVEL DAY)

A private bus will pick you up from your hotel. The itinerary and travel times for your journey to Puno depend on which option you select: bus, train or plane.

· By bus: the best way to enjoy the splendid views and tourist attractions along the way. You’ll see the fertile valleys of the Vilcanota River and La Raya (the high pass between the departments of Cusco and Puno), plus the high Andean plains common to this part of Peru. You’ll have time to visit the colonial church in Andahuaylillas with its famous works of art, the temple of the creator god Viracocha at Racchi, and the artisan town of Pucara.

· By train: the Andean Explorer train will whisk you from Cusco to the city of Puno. You’ll see many of the same sights as you would on the bus, including the high Andean plain of the Vilcanota Plateau, but without the various stops.

· By plane: you’ll arrive at the Juliaca airport and be taken by bus to your hotel in Puno, a mere 45 minutes across the plains of Juliaca.

Day 13 LAKE TITICACA

In the morning, your boat departs from the shore of Lake Titicaca. A 25 minute boat ride will bring you to the floating Uros Islands. These are stable, man-made islands constructed from a local reed known as “totora” which has been used for centuries by the people here to make houses and boats. After spending 2.5 hours visiting different islands, we’ll arrive at Taquile Island for a visit to the native community there. We’ll have time to learn about the local customs and to admire the excellent textiles produced by their master weavers.

In the afternoon, we’ll return to Puno and your hotel.

Day 14 PUNO – SILLUSTANI – JULIACA – LIMA

We’ll leave Puno to visit the Sillustani ruins. This archeological site is composed of 90 conical towers called “chullpas,” made of large stone blocks carved from volcanic rock. They were built to house the remains of the nobility and elites, including priests and rulers, whose bodies were worshipped afterwards in a “cult of the dead.” Our visit to the Puno area ends here, and we’ll drive you to the Juliaca airport to fly to Lima and onwards back home.

*In case you want to visit any additional sites, you can add extensions on to your original package. If you choose an extension, we’ll organize the connection to your next destination. Someone from the Land of the Inkas team will accompany you to ensure that you make your connection and that everything goes smoothly.

INCLUDED

-A bilingual guide for all the tours described in the itinerary

-All flights within Peru

-All ground transportation during the trip

-The entrance costs for all the tours/sites mentioned.

-All hotels (Double beds, with continental breakfast)

-All the meals mentioned. (The guide will carry a first aid kit)

-An additional room can be obtained at the client’s request.

NOT INCLUDED

-Transportation (e.g. international flights) to and from Peru.

-Lunch and dinner in cities (aside from those specifically mentioned)

-Hiking boots and personal equipment

Even if you don’t have 10 days available to do the full Inca Trail tour, exploring Machu Picchu and arriving there on the same paths that the Inca once did isn’t out of reach. We offer an equally beautiful tour on a shorter path. We’ll pass by Inca ruins on our way and arrive at Machu Picchu in the late afternoon when there aren’t many people there. Discover Cusco, the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu, one of the Seven Wonders of the World, even if you’re short on time.

DAY 1

– Arrival in Lima

 – Night in a Lima hotel

DAY 2

-Flight to Cusco.

-Free day

Day 3

– Visit to Saqsaywaman, Tambomachay, Qenqo, Pucapucara.

-Night in a hotel in Cusco

DAY 4

– Visit to Pisac, Calca, Urubamba, Ollantaytambo.

– Night in an Ollantaytambo hotel.

DAY 5

-Ollantaytambo, Km 104, Wiñay Wayna.

-Citadel of Machu Picchu

-Night in an Aguas Calientes hotel

DAY 6

-Machu Picchu

-Chinchero textile market

-Cusco.

Day 7

-Flight from Cusco to Lima.

-International connecting flight

*Connection to your extension if you have purchased one

DAY 1 LIMA

You’ll arrive at the international airport in Lima (the majority of flights arrive at night between 8pm and 2am). Our team will be waiting with a private vehicle to take you to the hotel of your choice. Depending on your itinerary, you’ll visit some of the most important museums in the city. (Optional)

Day 2 LIMA – CUSCO

Early in the morning, you’ll return to the Lima airport to take your flight to Cusco, the former capital of the Inca Empire. Upon your arrival, the Land of the Inkas team will be waiting to greet you. During the trip to the center in a private vehicle, the guide will give a brief introductory talk about the city. You’ll also pass through the historic Plaza de Armas. You’ll have the rest of the day free to acclimatize, relax and enjoy the exceptional atmosphere in Cusco, home to the some of the most amazing history and culture in South America.

Day 3 CUSCO

On the third day, we’ll visit the most important tourist sites in the city and its surroundings. This is an opportunity to try new things and to learn about the history of Cusco and the daily life of its people. Our destinations today include churches, museums and archeological sites. In the afternoon, we’ll visit the fortress of Saqsaywaman and the complexes of Qenqo, Pucapucara and Tambomachay. All of these were highly important sites in the Inca religion and are located close to Cusco. After our explorations, we’ll return you to your hotel to spend the night.

Day 4 CUSCO – SACRED VALLEY

We’ll continue our excursion by heading out to the Sacred Valley, which awaits us with its warmer climate. The town of Pisac is our first stop. All along the road out to the ruins there, you can see remains of Inca agricultural activity. You’ll take in the sweeping panoramic views of the Andean mountains and visit the towns of Calca and Urubamba. After lunch, our journey continues towards Ollantaytambo, whose layout still shows signs of Inca planning, with its cobbled streets and Inca fort. We will spend the night in a hotel here.

Day 5 SACRED VALLEY AND MACHU PICCHU

Our train today leaves at 8am and will take us to Km 104, the trailhead for the Short Inca Trail. We’ll have a 3 hour walk to Wiñay Wayna, a site with many Inca ruins, waterfalls and various kinds of flora and fauna. Later in the afternoon, we’ll arrive at Machu Picchu. After a short look around, we’ll take a bus down to the town of Aguas Calientes. After dinner you’ll have the night free to rest, explore Aguas Calientes, or relax in the soothing waters of the hot springs the town is named after.

Day 6 MACHU PICCHU – CUSCO

We’ll return to Machu Picchu early today to enjoy the ruins in all their splendor. You can choose to summit either Machu Picchu Mountain (meaning “Old Mountain” in English) or Huayna Picchu (“Young Mountain”). If the idea of climbing one more mountain doesn’t appeal to you, you can choose to descend to the Moon Temple. In the afternoon, we’ll catch the train back to Ollantaytambo and then continue on in a private car to the textile market in Chinchero. At the market, you’ll be shown the process of making alpaca wool textiles and have the opportunity to buy some before we return to the hotel in Cusco.

Day 7  CUSCO- LIMA

On the final day, we’ll take you to the Cusco airport for your return flight to Lima and your connecting flight home.

*In case you want to visit any additional sites, you can add extensions on to your original package. If you choose an extension, we’ll organize the connection to your next destination.  Someone from the Land of the Inkas team will accompany you to ensure that you make your connection and that everything goes smoothly.

INCLUDED

A bilingual guide for all the tours described in the itinerary

-All flights within Peru

-All ground transportation during the trip

-The entrance costs for all the tours/sites mentioned.

-All hotels (Double beds, with continental breakfast)

-All the meals mentioned. (The guide will carry a first aid kit)

-An additional room can be obtained at the client’s request.

NOT INCLUDED

-Transportation (e.g. international flights) to and from Peru.

-Lunch and dinner in cities (aside from those specifically mentioned)

-Hiking boots and personal equipment

-Personal costs (tips and gratuities, alcoholic beverages, travel/medical insurance, medical costs, laundromat charges, airport taxes, etc.)

Salkantay, or the “Wild Mountain” as it’s known in Quechua, is one of the highest peaks in Peru and is not to be missed. Many people are attracted to this route for its views of jagged, Andean peaks and the wildlife and architecture at the final destination of Machu Picchu. This is a long, tiring journey, but if you’re full of energy and love of adventure, this is your route!

DAY 1

– Arrival in Lima

– Night in a Lima hotel

DAY 2

-Flight to Cusco.

– Visit to Saqsaywaman, Tambomachay, Qenqo, Pucapucara.

-Night in a hotel in Cusco

DAY 3

– Visit to Pisac, Calca, Urubamba, Ollantaytambo.

– Night in an Ollantaytambo hotel.

DAY 4

-Bus to Mollepata

-Hike from Mollepata to campsite at Parobamba

Day 5

-Hike from Parobamba to Cruzpata

-Hike from Cruzpata to campsite at Soraypampa

Day 6

-Hike from Soraypampa to Salkantaypampa

-Continue past             

Incachiriaska Pass and arrive at campsite at Sisaypampa

Day 7

-Hike from Sisaypampa to Pampacahua Valley to connect with the Classic Inca Trail

-Hike to Huayllabamba campsite

Day 8

-Hike from Huayllabamba to Pacamayo campsite

Day 9

-Hike from Pacamayo to Runkuracay

-Hike from Runkuracay to Sayacmarca, then on to the campsite at Phuyupatamarca.

DAY 10

-Hike from Phuyupatamarca to the ruins at Wiñay Wayna

-Hike through the Sun Gate to arrive at Machu Picchu           

-Spend the night in Aguas Calientes

DAY 11

-Train to Ollantaytambo, then bus trip to Chinchero textile market. Return to Cusco hotel 

DAY 12

-Flight to Lima

-International connecting flight
*Connection to your extension if you have purchased one

DAY 1 LIMA

You’ll arrive at the international airport in Lima (the majority of flights arrive at night between 8pm and 2am). Our team will be waiting with a private vehicle to take you to the hotel of your choice. Depending on your flight schedule, you will have the opportunity to visit some of the most important sites and museums in Lima. (Optional).

Day 2 LIMA – CUSCO

Early in the morning, you’ll return to the Lima airport to take your flight to Cusco, the former capital of the Inca Empire. Upon your arrival, the Land of the Inkas team will be waiting to greet you. During the trip to the center in a private vehicle, the guide will give a brief introductory talk about the city. You’ll have the rest of the day free to acclimatize, relax and enjoy the exceptional atmosphere in Cusco, home to the some of the most amazing history and culture in South America.

Day 3 CUSCO

On the third day, we’ll visit the most important tourist sites in the city and its surroundings. This is an opportunity to try new things and to learn about the history of Cusco and the daily life of its people. Our destinations today include churches, museums and archeological sites. In the afternoon, we’ll visit the fortress of Saqsaywaman and the complexes of Qenqo, Pucapucara and Tambomachay. All of these were highly important sites in the Inca religion and are located close to Cusco. After our explorations, we’ll return you to your hotel to spend the night.

Day 4 CUSCO – PAROBAMBA (CAMP)

We will leave Cusco early today to fully enjoy all the opportunities that await us. The start of the Salkantay trail is in Mollepata, a small village up in the mountains. On the way here, we’ll visit the ruins of Tarawasi. Once in Mollepata we’ll explore around and, if you like, talk to some of the locals about their lives and experiences. Before nightfall we’ll walk an hour to arrive in Parobamba, the first campsite.

Day 5 PAROBAMBA – SORAYPAMPA (CAMP)

We’ll make sure that you get a balanced breakfast this morning to keep you full of energy on the hike to Cruzpata. You’ll have great views of mountains important to locals, such as Humantay. After and tasty lunch we’ll continue on to Soraypampa. The people here are very friendly and welcoming and will give you a warm welcome. We’ll have dinner and camp here.

Day 6 SORAYPAMPA – SISAYPAMPA (CAMP)

We’ll start the day with a climb to Salkantaypampa, a plain located at the foot of Salkantay. We’ll take a rest and take our time exploring around. After lunch, we’ll continue the hike towards Incachiriaska Pass and afterwards, before night falls, arrive at our campsite at Sisaypampa.

Day 7 SISAYPAMPA – HUAYLLABAMBA (CAMP)

The hike today is spectacular. We’ll rise and eat breakfast early and make tracks for Pampacahua. We’ll have an alfresco lunch here and likely begin to see other hikers, as this town connects us to the Classic Inca Trail. Our day will end in the village of Huayllabamba.

Day 8 HUAYLLABAMBA –PACAYMAYO (CAMP)

We’ll get an early start today and continue along a narrow gorge. We’ll walk through a leafy forest full of quinua plants, an edible species high in nutrients and protein which is revolutionizing cooking across the world. From here, the path ascends to wide plains and continues up to the high point of the trail known as “Dead Woman’s Pass” (“Warmiwañuska” in Quechua). After this steep climb, we’ll rest and catch our breath for a moment, then descend to Pacaymayo to camp for the night.

Day 9 PACAYMAYO – PHUYUPATAMARCA (CAMP)

This part of the Inca Trail has the majority of the ruins. We’ll visit the ruins of Runkuracay, then climb up to the second highest point on the trail before taking a much-deserved break in the community of Sayacmarca. We’ll then walk a little farther to get to our campsite at Phuyupatamarca.

DAY 10  PHUYUPATAMARCA- MACHU PICCHU

We’ll leave Phuyupatamarca for the ruins of Wiñay Wayna and pass by a section of cloud forest before arriving at the Sun Gate (“Intipunku”). This famous landmark is a welcome sight for all weary adventurers, for it means that you have nearly arrived at your destination of Machu Picchu. After visiting the ruins, we’ll bus down to the nearby town of Aguas Calientes where you can soak your tired bones and muscles in the hot springs there before retiring to your hotel.

DAY 11 MACHU PICCHU – CUSCO

We’ll return to Machu Picchu early today to enjoy the ruins in all their splendor. You can choose to summit either Machu Picchu Mountain (meaning “Old Mountain” in English) or Huayna Picchu (“Young Mountain”). If the idea of climbing one more mountain doesn’t appeal to you, you can choose to descend to the Moon Temple. In the afternoon, we’ll catch the train back to Ollantaytambo and then continue on in a private car to the textile market in Chinchero. At the market, you’ll be shown the process of making alpaca wool textiles and have the opportunity to buy some before we return to the hotel in Cusco.

DAY 12  CUSCO- LIMA

On the final day, we’ll take you to the Cusco airport for your return flight to Lima and your connecting flight home.

*In case you want to visit any additional sites, you can add extensions on to your original package. If you choose an extension, we’ll organize the connection to your next destination.  Someone from the Land of the Inkas team will accompany you to ensure that you make your connection and that everything goes smoothly.

INCLUDED

-A bilingual guide for all the tours described in the itinerary

-All flights within Peru

-All ground transportation during the trip

-The entrance costs for all the tours/sites mentioned.

-All hotels (Double beds, with continental breakfast)

-All the meals mentioned. (The guide will carry a first aid kit)

-An additional room can be obtained at the client’s request.

NOT INCLUDED

-Transportation (e.g. international flights) to and from Peru.

-Lunch and dinner in cities (aside from those specifically mentioned)

-Hiking boots and personal equipment
-Personal costs (tips and gratuities, alcoholic beverages, travel/medical insurance, medical costs, laundromat charges, airport taxes, etc.)

After exploring Cusco and the Sacred Valley, we’ll take along a little-visited but important route. You’ll find out where the Inca collected their stone from, explore ruins off the normal tourist track, and learn about the vegetation in the Sacred Valley. We’ll then take the train to Machu Picchu, which you’ll explore from top to bottom along with the important mountains around it nearby.

DAY 1

– Arrival in Lima

 – Night in a Lima hotel

DAY 2

-Flight to Cusco.

– Visit to Saqsaywaman, Tambomachay, Qenqo, Pucapucara.

-Night in a hotel in Cusco

DAY 3

– Visit to Pisac, Calca, Urubamba, Ollantaytambo.

– Night in an Ollantaytambo hotel.

DAY 4

– Hike from Lake Piuray to Saqsaywaman ruins

DAY 5

-Community of Amaru

-Pisac ruins

-Ollantaytambo

Day 6

-Stone quarries of Cachicata

-Ollantaytambo

Day 7

-Ollantaytambo, Aguas Calientes

-Machu Picchu, Aguas Calientes

Day 8

-Machu Picchu, Chinchero textile market

-Hotel in Cusco

Day 9

-Flight from Cusco to Lima

-International connecting flight

*Connection to your extension, if you have purchased one.

DAY 1 LIMA

You’ll arrive at the international airport in Lima (the majority of flights arrive at night between 8pm and 2am). Our team will be waiting with a private vehicle to take you to the hotel of your choice. Depending on your itinerary, you’ll visit some of the most important museums in the city. (Optional)

DAY 2 LIMA-CUSCO

Early in the morning, you’ll return to the Lima airport to take your flight to Cusco, the former capital of the Inca Empire. Upon your arrival, the Land of the Inkas team will be waiting to greet you. During the trip to the center in a private vehicle, you’ll have the chance to see the historic Plaza de Armas. You’ll have the rest of the day free to acclimatize, relax and enjoy the exceptional atmosphere in Cusco, home to the some of the most amazing history and culture in South America.

DAY 3 CUSCO – CITY HIKING TOUR

On the third day, we’ll visit the most important tourist sites in the city and its surroundings. This is an opportunity to try new things and to learn about the history of Cusco and the daily life of its people. Our destinations today include churches, museums and archeological sites. In the afternoon, we’ll visit the fortress of Saqsaywaman and the complexes of Qenqo, Pucapucara and Tambomachay. All of these were highly important sites in the Inca religion and are located close to Cusco. After our explorations, we’ll return you to your hotel to spend the night.

DAY 4 – DAY HIKE FROM LAKE PIURAY TO SAQSAYWAMAN

After breakfast we’ll pick you up at your hotel and take you to Lake Piuray, where our day’s hike starts from. Over the next few hours we’ll take in spectacular views as we cross hills over 13,000 ft. We’ll reward ourselves with a delicious gourmet picnic lunch prepared by our chefs. The hike then continues downhill until we arrive at the ruins of Saqsaywaman, where you’ll have the opportunity to relax and explore the fortress before returning to Cusco. (B, L)

Hike details: roughly 8.2 miles, 6+ hours. Altitude: from 12,045 ft. to 13,805 ft.

DAY 5 COMMUNITY OF AMARU – PISAC RUINS

Today, we have both easier and harder hiking options depending on how you feel; we’ll adjust the route to meet your needs. Our vehicle will pick you up early in the morning and take you to the village of Amaru, which you’ll briefly explore. The hike will head from here towards the ruins of Pisac. During the hike you’ll see the remains of once prolific Inca agricultural activity, which pioneered the use of terraces to grow plants at high altitudes on steep slopes. The views along the way are quite simply astounding. After lunch, our route takes us to the town of Ollantaytambo, whose layout still shows signs of Inca planning, with its cobbled streets and Inca fort. We will spend the night in a hotel here.

DAY 6 CACHICATA- OLLANTAYTAMBO

If you’ve ever wondered where the Inca got the stone for their buildings, you will find the answer today as we visit one of their quarries. The route to the Cachicata quarries is a roughly 4 hour climb, depending of course on your pace. At the site, you’ll see examples of Inca stone carving techniques which are still not fully explained. After exploring the site, we’ll have lunch and take in the views of Mt. Veronica. Later, we’ll return to Ollantaytambo where you’ll have your last night here free.

DAY 7 OLLANTAYTAMBO – MACHU PICCHU

We depart today for the citadel of Machu Picchu. We’ll board the train in Ollantaytambo and travel for 2.5 hours to Aguas Calientes. After quickly checking into the hotel, a bus will take us up to Machu Picchu (“Old Mountain” in English). We’ll explore the ruins from top to bottom, giving you plenty of time to take as many photos and ask as many questions of your guide as you wish. In the afternoon, we’ll return to Aguas Calientes and you’ll have the option to take a dip in the hot springs that the town is named after. We’ll spend the night here.

DAY 8 MACHU PICCHU – CHINCHERO – CUSCO

We’ll return to Machu Picchu early today to enjoy the ruins in all their splendor. You can choose to summit one of two mountains: Machu Picchu Mountain, where you may see animals from reptiles, dragonflies or vizcachas (Andean rabbits) or Huayna Picchu (“Young Mountain”), the peak that towers over the northern end of the site.  If the idea of climbing one more mountain doesn’t appeal to you, you can choose to descend to the Moon Temple. In the afternoon, we’ll catch the train back to Ollantaytambo and then continue on in a private car to the textile market in Chinchero, seeing wide open plains and mountain ranges along the way. At the market, you’ll be shown the process of making alpaca wool textiles and have the opportunity to buy some before we return to the hotel in Cusco.

DAY 9 CUSCO- LIMA – FLIGHT HOME

On the final day, our team will say goodbye as we take you to the Cusco airport for your return flight to Lima and your connecting flight home.

*In case you want to visit any additional sites, you can add extensions on to your original package. If you choose an extension, we’ll organize the connection to your next destination.  Someone from the Land of the Inkas team will accompany you to ensure that you make your connection and that everything goes smoothly.

INCLUDED

A bilingual guide for all the tours described in the itinerary

-All flights within Peru

-All ground transportation during the trip

-The entrance costs for all the tours/sites mentioned.

-All hotels (Double beds, with continental breakfast)

-All the meals mentioned. (The guide will carry a first aid kit)

-An additional room can be obtained at the client’s request.

NOT INCLUDED

-Transportation (e.g. international flights) to and from Peru.

-Lunch and dinner in cities (aside from those specifically mentioned)

-Hiking boots and personal equipment

-Personal costs (tips and gratuities, alcoholic beverages, travel/medical insurance, medical costs, laundromat charges, airport taxes, etc.)