Cusco 5 Day - Lima-Cusco 9 Day

As this package includes the Inca Trail bookings for high season (May to Oct )must be completed around 4 -6 months in advance because of limited Inca Trail to Machupicchu Pemits. * Please note that Inca Trail hiking permits are limited and issued ' first come, first served ’ so you are encouraged to reserve early.

All rates are quoted in US dollars. Prices are per person based on double or Triple occupancy. Single room supplement available ( Solo Traveller ) Extra US$ 240 NO local Payments !!!

Availability : Daily Departures
Group Size : Smallest groups only 12 travellers on most trips.
Shared Service with English or Spanish speaking tour guides
Minimum: 2 participants.
Price & Value Unbeatable prices for unforgettable memories.
Grade of difficulty: Moderate to Challenging.

Day 2 The Inca Trail to Machu Picchu 4 Day Trek At 06:00 am a spectacular early morning drive through the Sacred Valley takes us to our trailhead at Km. 82 Piskacucho After meeting our staff and porters you will set out, crossing a footbridge to hike a gentle two hours down the Urubamba canyon, and then visit imposing sculpted Inca farming terraces and the settlement of Llaqtapata on the banks of the Cusichaca side river. We then climb a short way up the Cusichaca valley to Huayllabamba, where we camp.

Day 3 The Inca Trail trek adventure We climb the steep-sided Llullucha valley past a rushing stream and through enchanting subtropical woodland. Crossing the rim of a small plateau, we find ourselves in the puna, the treeless grasslands of the high Andes. The trail traverses an open slope opposite mighty mountain crags as we ascend to the first and highest pass, Warmiwañusca (4,200m). Here we encounter spectacular views of the trail ahead to the second pass, and look back to the sweeping snowpeaks Huayanay and valleys We then follow the trail to the floor of the Pacaymayo valley, where we camp for the night.

Day 4 The Inca Trail trek adventure This morning, we pick up an Inca stairway and ascend again past the small Inca site of Runkuracay. As we reach the second pass, the landscape opens onto spectacular new views to the snowpeaks of the Pumasillo range. We descend to the ruins of Sayacmarca ( Inaccessible Town), an intricate labyrinth of houses, plazas and water channels, perched precariously on a rocky spur overlooking the Aobamba valley. The Inca trail, now a massive buttressed structure of granite paving stones, continues along the steep upper fringes of the cloud forest through a colorful riot of orchids, bromeliads, mosses and ferns. At the third pass pinnacles topped with Inca viewing platforms overlook the archaeological complex of Phuyupatamarca (Cloud-level Town).Pausing to explore the maze of Inca stone towers, fountains and stairways that spills down the mountainside here, we begin a long descent through ever-changing layers of cloud forest. An Inca stairway partly cut from living granite leads us finally to our camp by the ruins of Wiñay Wayna (Forever Young), the largest and most exquisite of the Inca Trail sites.

Day 5 Inca Trail, Machupicchu, Cusco An early morning hike takes us an hour across a steep mountainside through lush, humid cloud-forest of giant ferns and broad-leaf vegetation. Suddenly we cross the stone threshold of Intipunku (Sun Gate) and encounter an unforgettable sweep of natural beauty and human artistry -a backdrop of twisting gorge and forested peaks framing the magical city of Machu Picchu. We complete the final leg down the royal flagstone walkway, past outlying shrines and buildings and into the heart of Machu Picchu, where we spend the rest of the morning with a guided tour of the highlights and some individual exploring among Machu Picchu's multitude of hidden nooks and corners; after your guided visit in this unique sanctuary you will have a free time for picture or exploration in your own. In the early afternoon a bus takes us down to the foot of the mountain to the small town of Aguas Calientes where we will have our last meal together in the Hostel Viajeros , then at 4:00, 5:00 or 6:00 pm we will board a train for 2 hours to Ollantaytambo Station and from there a private bus bring us back to Cusco; arriving around 9:00 pm : Night in Marqueses Hotel (Breakfast and Lunch Included)

MANU, Paraiso Natural by far the richest, most extraordinary biological transect in the Peruvian Amazon, or the world, starts in Cusco and runs northeast by road and river to the great Manu Wilderness. Manu offers by far the greatest quantity and diversity of animals and plants in the world. No other destination in Peru or beyond can compare with Manu Nowhere else can you enjoy a superbly intact transect of tropical habitats from Andean grasslands and cloud forests down to foothill and lowland forests.

DAY 6 CUSCO – BAMBU LODGE .- Early at 05:45 am pick up from your hotels in Cusco, first part of our excursion will take us through the majestic Andean mountains, after an 45 minutes we will find Huacarpay lake, a high Andean Lagoon that boasts heaps of flora and fauna typical of the Andean mountains a paradise to see birds. Afterwards we will arrive to Huancarani which contains the funeral towers of Ninamarca, a cemetery of the Lupaca Pre –Inca Culture, then we will reach Paucartambo, the famous traditional and folkloric town. At mid-day we will arrive at the entrance of Manu National Park and access to one of the most protected natural areas in South America. We will continue on our bus down a dirt road and on through the thick fog from which this section of the forest takes it name. Eventually we will arrive at the home of the exotic Peruvian National Bird, Gallito de las rocas, the “Cock of the Rocks”, to observe the social gathering that seems reminiscent of a large courtship. You will find that this is quite an amazing spectacle complete with an impressive array of sounds and colours that can only be found in the jungle. For our first night, we will stay in the BAMBU Lodge, where we will arrive at approx. 5:00 p.m

DAY 7 BAMBU LODGE – I-MANU LODGE. Very early we will leave to Puerto Atalaya, on the way we will make a few stops to visit the small, native communities of Patria and Pillcopata. These communities are well-known to be producers of many varieties of jungle fruits even the famous Coca plant. Later, we will begin the motor boating portion of our journey in a river excursion on the Madre de Dios river, or “Mother of God” River, one of the tributaries of the mighty Amazon River. During our day we will have the chance to be witness observing many types of colorful birds such as macaws, parrots, Oropendolas, vultures and others species. Hopefully, we will make some sightings of some jungle mammals such as monkeys or the famous capybaras (jungle rodents that are as much as 2.5 feet long, Towards the late afternoon, we will arrive to our next sleeping destination I- MANU LODGE, at this place will be showers and services available.

DAY 8 I-MANU LODGE – CAPYBARA LODGE. Today we will go to one of the main areas of the Manu National Park, the Tourist Zone. For the next 5 to 6 hours, depending on the level of the water in the Manu River, we will sail down the robust river in our river boat. Because of the lack of civilization in this part of the jungle it will make all that much easier for us to take notice of the rich wildlife to be found here. Animals such as Capybaras, Caymans, monkeys and with a little bit of luck, maybe we will be able to see the great, South American feline, the Jaguar, which may just resting in the sun some place along the river. We will then arrive to our private area in the Manu reserved zone, the Capybara Lodge, where we will spend the 2 following nights. If there is sufficient time, we will take a trail nearby the camp site, your guide will offer you a full interpretation of the fauna and flora, the ecosystem, interaction and symbiosis in this fragile ecosystem of this complicated Tropical Amazonian forest. (Walks at night optional)

DAY 9 CAPYBARA LODGE. We will begin with an early morning visiting one of the biggest lake in the park the stunning Salvador Lake, which is the natural habitat for any countless number of local species. This is the jungle at its best, boasting such animals as the Black Cayman and the Giant River Otters, both of which are endangered and at risk of extinction. This is one of the only areas in the entire world where we may see one, not in captivity, but instead in its natural environment. During the evening, we will continue on to see another lake, this one equipped with a lookout tower alongside used for viewing the immense lake from a birds-eye-view. This will be a fantastic opportunity to soak up the amazing views of Lake Otorongo. Then it is back to the Capybara Lodge for dinner and sleep. ( Walks at night optional )

DAY 10 CAPYBARA LODGE – I-MANU LODGE Today we have one more opportunity to explore the forest around Salvador Lake or around the lodge; maybe we will even have a chance to see a group of Tamarine Monkeys, which are the smallest monkeys in the entire world. Be aware of surroundings, because they could sneak up right behind you!!. Later after lunch we will take the boat and travel for four hours down stream the Manu River to I-MANU LODGE, on the way we might see some black caimans laying on the beach getting the sun heat, maybe we will be able to see the great, South American feline, the Jaguar, which may just resting in the sun some place along the river. At night, we will visit another system of trails with a completely different set of characteristics than the first one. Our guide will explain to us why and how locals are still using different plants of the jungle as traditional medicines and show us native plants from the area. Back to the camp ground at I-Manu Lodge.

DAY 11 I- MANU LODGE – RIO THE ORO LODGE. Early in the morning, we will depart and move in the direction of our last lodging Rio the Oro lodge of the journey, the. In order to get there, we will travel for 7 hours with a stop in a beautiful place of hot spring, where we will spend some time to relax and swimming in the hot spring; from here it takes some more hours to get to our lodge. If we arrive early, we can visit a small beautiful lake where we can see some more birds and perhaps some monkeys ( Walks at night optional )

DAY 12 RIO THE ORO LODGE – CUSCO At the crack of dawn we will go on an early morning trek through the jungle on our way to enjoy the one the Amazon Jungles most impressive spectacles, the amazing Parrots Clay Lick. This is where hundreds of colorful parrots, congregate to “lick” the clay thereby receiving its nutrients. After the activity we will go back to the lodge for breakfast, then we will travel for 20 minutes up steam to Puerto Atalaya where a bus is waiting for us to take us back to Cusco, arriving late in the afternoon. Night in Marqueses Hotel breakfast Included.

Day 13 Free morning and afternoon flight to Lima; Transfer to the airport. Hotel in Lima not Included.

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WHAT TO BRING: Lightweight, tightweave long cotton pants & long -sleaved cotton shirts preferably in green or tan colours, A fleece and a windbreaker are advisable for cool evenings. ( friajes) Light raingear (poncho) for sudden downpours, Sneakers (covered shoes) or other low heeled walking shoes are essential, A light hat and suntan lotion, Mosquitoes repellent is a must, preferably with deet. A small backpack for your personal ítems while you are hiking. A water bottle Good binoculars ( it can be hired in cusco ) Flashlight or headlight with spare batteries, Pocketknife and a few energy snacks will be very useful. Personal gear long pants, bathing suit, sun glasses, Toiletries, ( towel, soap, toilet paper, handkerchief, etc.) Cameras, 400 exp film, camera charger ( bring extra batteries ) protect in a plastic bags. Photocopy of passport , yellow fever vaccination is mandatory, essential on this trip. Extra money preferible in soles for drinks, handicrafts and tips. Photography: we recommend that you use film of 400 asa or higher for the darker areas under the canopy. normal 100 asa can be used when out on the river or lakes. Protect your equipment against moisture with waterproof cases. Rubber boots for the wet season are provided by SAS.

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All rates are quoted in US dollars. Prices are per person based on double or Triple occupancy. Single room supplement available ( Solo Traveller ) Extra US$ 240 NO local Payments !!!

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