INKA TRAIL & CUSCO 6 DAYS / 5 NIGHTS
One of the most fascinating trip in everybody’s life. The great Inca trail linking Cusco, the sacred Valley and Machu Picchu is the greatest andean experience. Combining mountain high passes and cloud forests, passing through ancient remains of the Inca Empire, sleeping like true adventurers in the process of discovering an ancient lost city; you will feel like Hiram Bingham, the american explorer that present the citadel to the world in 1911. Discover with us the capital of the Incas and the hidden jewel of the empire in the middle of the jungle.
Day1 Transfer from hotel to airport in Lima. Flight to Cusco. Transfer to Cusco. Short hike around Sacsayhuaman fortress, picnic and city walking tour on the main streets of downtown Cusco to visit the main square and surroundings. Dinner and overnight.
Day 2: Drive from Cusco to Maras & Moray, visit of sites. Biking around Huaypo lagoon. Arrive to your Urubamba hotel. Dinner and overnight at hotel.
Day 3: Early breakfast and drive to Km. 82, starting point of the Inca Trail. Preparations and begin of the hike. Arrival to the Pisonay camp site.
- Maximum altitude: 2954m / 9694ft
- Distance Travelled: 10.89km / 6.77ml
- Approximate Walking Time: 5 hours
Day 4: Breakfast and climb up through impressive landscape to Huarmiwañuska pass at 13,800 feet of altitude. After celebrating the first mountain pass of the trip, we will climb down the steep but not difficult path to the next camp site: Pacaymayo. Dinner and overnight.
- Maximum Altitude: 4226m / 13866ft
- Distance Travelled: 7.10km / 4.40ml
- Approximate Walking Time: 5.30 hours
Day 5: Today we go through the mountain passes of Runkuracay and Phuyupatamarca next to the ruins of the same name, which can be translated as “the town in the clouds”. Finally we arrive to our final camp site: Wiñay wayna. Dinner and overnight.
- Maximum altitude: 3974 masl / 13030 ft.
- Distance travelled: 11 km / 7 ml
- Approximate Walking time: 8 to 9 hrs
Day 6: Today, after a short hike we arrive to Intipunku or “sun gate”, the ancient entrance to Machu Picchu. We will visit the main parts of the citadel and have some free time to discover the city at our own pace. Lunch. Train back to Cusco. End of services.
- Maximum altitude: 3688 masl / 12100 ft.
- Distance travelled by walking: 7.29km / 4.53 ml
- Approximate Walking time: 4:30 hrs
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SALKANTAY TREK & CUSCO 6 DAYS / 5 NIGHTS
Day1 Transfer from hotel to airport in Lima. Flight to Cusco. Transfer to Cusco. Short hike around Sacsayhuaman fortress, picnic and city walking tour on the main streets of downtown Cusco to visit the main square and surroundings. Dinner and overnight.
Day 2: Early start and drive to Mollepata town, and start of the trek up to Soroypampa campsite. Here we have an option to visit the Humantay lake, an astonishing lake in the mountains. Dinner and overnight in camp site.
Day 3: Departure and hike to the mountain pass, and climb down to Wayracmachay, where we have lunch and continue to Chaullay where we will spend the night. Dinner.
Day 4: After a walk between orchids and waterfalls in direction to Collcapampa and Sawayaco where out transportation will be waiting and will take us to the small town of Santa Teresa. Here we will spend the night in a hotel. Dinner.
Day 5: From the town we will be transported to one train stop called “Hidroelectrica”, here we have the option of take the train (booked in advance) or take a flat hike following the train lines between a cloud forest full of life to the town of Aguas Calientes. The next day, we will visit the citadel of Machu Picchu.
Day 6: Today we will enjoy the citadel of Machu Picchu in all its glory, having also free time to discover the place at our own pace. After lunch we will take the train back to Cusco and have a transfer to the airport to take the flight back to Lima. Assistance in airport Cusco and Lima. End of services.
PARIACACA INKA TRAIL & WATERFALLS OF HUANCAYA 2 DAYS / 1 NIGHT
Itinerary:
DAY 1:
- 04:00 hrs. Pick up of passengers in Miraflores, San Isidro and Barranco at no additional cost. Other districts, ask.
Drive by the National Central Road to Ticlio and Pachacayo. - 08:00 hrs. Approx. Breakfast in the town of Canchayllo.
- Drive to the beginning of the hike, arrival to Abra Shaqsha and start of the hike to the Inca Trail
Descent by the section of Qhapaq Ñan known as “Escalerayoc” and visit to “Cuchimachay” cave to see cave paintings more than 5 thousand years old - Box lunch with panoramic view of the Mullucocha lagoon and hike in descent of the section of the road towards the Rio Cañete and encounter with private transport.
- Transfer to the Pachachaca area, set camping and free time
- 7:00 p.m. Bonfire, dinner and overnight. / * Depending on the weather, a telescope will be used to see stars and planets at night. We will also take a tripod if you want to perform astrophotography.
DAY 2:
- 08:00 hrs approx. Breakfast in campsite, visit to Lagoons and waterfalls of Vilca
- Panoramic view of lagoons and waterfalls in the vicinity of Huancaya.
- 12:00 hrs approx. Lunch box lunch in front of Laguna Piquecocha.
- Return to Lima.
- Stop at restaurant in Catahuasi or Lunahuana for toilet.
5:00 p.m. Arrival at pick-up point in Lima.
Includes:
- Vehículo 4×4 con seguro SOAT / Vehículo PREMIUM (Toyota Fortuner o LandCruiser Prado)
- Basket of snacks, hydration and nuts in vehicle.
- First aid kit
- Dinner camp (Soup or cream of vegetables with noodles, croutons or similar,
coffee, tea and / or infusions)
Camping breakfast (coffee, tea and / or hot infusions, scrambled eggs with bacon, toast, yogurt, granola, dried fruit, seasonal fruits, crackers, gourmet breads, etc.) - Use of table, tablecloth and necessary utensils for food included.
- Loan of trekking poles.
- Camping equipment (two-person mountain tents, mountain sleeping bags, inflatable pillows, folding chairs, foam mats, necessary camping equipment for comfortable camping)
- Bonfire logs and equipment for campfire
- Bilingual Spanish - English staff.
- Specialized hiking guide.
Recommended departure times from Lima:
04:00 HRS AM
RAFTING CAÑETE RIVER & HUANCAYA WATERFALLS 3 DAYS / 2 NIGHTS
The Cañete river and valley are undoubtedly beautiful and rich in colours and panoramic views. The crystal-clear water flowing from the glaciers and mountains marks its way in this area, forming amazing sights such as waterfalls and awe-inspiring cascades between a forest of indiginous trees.
This part of the andean side of Lima is officially protected to preserve its natural beauty and we are sure that you will agree with us when you found how breathtaking are the views around here.
At the end of this trip, you will discover the more adventurous side of the river, embarking yourself in an intense activity where you will feel one with the river and raw nature.
Day1 Departure from Lima to Huancaya town (11600 feet of altitude). 6 hours drive. Lunch on arrival to Huancaya town. Short excursion to Huancaya waterfalls and Vilca cascades. Plenty of opportunities for panoramic pictures. Drive to Laraos town. Night in rural lodge.
Day 2: Breakfast and short hiking excursion to lagoon next to town and pine forest. Lunch. Drive to Lunahuana (1571 feet of altitude). Dinner and overnight at hotel.
Day 3: Breakfast. Whitewater rafting experience with certified instructor and boat captain. Optional: Zipline crossing the river. Lunch. Return to Lima. Arrival 9 pm aprox.