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Amazon & Mountains 10 Day (with 4 Day Inca Trail)

Program Itinerary

Day 1: RECEPTION AND TRANSFER TO YOUR HOTEL IN CUSCO ... WELCOME

Early flight from Lima to Cusco ( most of the international flights are arriving late evenings so its much preferible and recommended to stay at Lima`s airport, safe and renewed recently, especially when you don`t have any plans to spent some time in Lima) Flight to Cusco takes one hour, at Cusco`s airport you will be meet by our english speaking staff who will transfer smoothly to your hotel, where they welcome you with many cups of Coca leaf tea, which suppose to be the secret to minimize some altitude problems. Hotel Marqueses

Day 2: SACRED VALLEY OF THE INCAS, PISAC RUINS & MARKET, OLLANTAYTAMBO, YUCAY AND CHINCHEROS.

At 08:30 am we depart for the Sacred Vale tour in our comformtable bus to admire different Inca`s complex as Pisac , Ollantaytambo, Chincheros, scorted by our experienced tour guides. Lunch in Urubamba,then late return to Cusco by 6:00 pm. At 7:00 pm you will meet with your Inca trail group and you tour guide will offer a short briefing of 30 minutes.

Meals: Breakfast

Day 3: WALKING THE FAMOUS INCA TRAIL, TRANSFER TO KM 82, STARTING POINT OF YOUR TREK

Piskacucho Km 82, Patallaqta Cusichaka Canyon, Wayllabamba, Ayapata. (CAMPING) Early pick-up from your hotel will begin around 5:00 am. We will meet at our departure point, Plaza Regocijo, by 5:30 to board our private transportation. Make sure you carry your original passport or ISIC card. Our journey from Cusco to Piskacucho takes approximately 3 hours, with many beautiful views of the Sacred Valley, the Urubamba River, Andean towns, and the Inca town of Ollantaytambo. Along the way, we will stop to stretch our legs, use the bathroom, and enjoy breakfast, before continuing on to Piscacucho (2,680 m / 8,790 ft). There we will meet our camp crew and the porters who will carry our belongings during our 35-mile hike. Passports in hand, we clear the official Inca Trail check point, cross a suspension footbridge across the Urubamba River, and begin our trek with a gentle climb. We have three hours on relatively level terrain as we follow the course of the river, rewarded with superb views of Mount Veronica (5,750 m). The easy walk passes through a forest of giant cactus and native bushes. At Miskay we take the trail to the left, ascending gradually to Willkaraccay high above the mouth of the Cusichaca River and across from the Inca town of Llactapata (Terrace Town). Our vantage point is from a flat bluff above the extensive site, which was built as a fort because it commands the entrance to the Cusichaca Valley. The terracing system was used during Inca times for growing maize, a prestige crop that needed irrigation in the dry highlands. After a short rest, we continue another 15 minutes down to our lunch site at Tayaroc. Our path is adorned with native flowers and bromeliads growing in the boulders along the left side, and by majestic views of the mountains in both valleys. Walking times are always approximate, depending on weather conditions, group ability and other factors. After lunch, another 3-4 hours will bring us to the village of Wayllabamba (3,000 m / 9,840 ft), followed by an uphill climb through woods and along a stream to our first camp at Ayapata (3,300 m / 10,824 ft). You will be rewarded with Te Macho and a buffet dinner. Buenas Noches!!!
Meals: BLD
Accommodation: Camping
Maximum Altitude: 3,300 m/10,824 ft
Minimum Altitude: 2,680 m/8,790 ft
Distance Travelled: 12 km approx
Approximate Walking Time: 6-7 hours / Ascent up: 620 m

Meals: Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner

Day 4: CLIMBING TO 4,200 METERS DEAD WOMAN PASS,PACAYMAYU, RUNKURAKAY,CHAKICOCHA

Ayapata 3 stones, Llulluchayoq, Dead woman`s pass, Pacaymayo, Runkuracay, Sayacmarka, Chakicocha. (CAMPING)
After breakfast, we depart from the Ayapata camp around 7:00 am. This is our longest day, but one rewarded with spectacular views down several valleys and up to the surrounding snow-covered peaks. We will put in a 5-hour hike to reach our lunch camp in the Pacaymayo Valley, then another 3-4 hours to our night camp at Chakicocha. We begin with a 900-m ascent up to the Warmiwanusca (Dead Woman’s) Pass at 4,200 m/13,776 ft. Along the way, we ascend steeply uphill through the Corralpunku Valley to the Llulluchayoc Zone, where you can see several species of birds. With luck we’ll see hummingbirds, falcons and black-chested buzzard eagles. We’ll soon enter a beautiful cloud forest, or polylepis woodland, and the treeless grasslands of the puna. From this point, you can see the highest pass ahead. The path climbs for two more hours along a large number of steps, some of them newly laid to protect the mountain from erosion. You can walk at your own pace, stopping to catch your breath whenever you like. This last hard climb brings us to Dead Woman’s Pass, the first of two that we will cross today.
Once the full group reaches this pass, we take a rest break before beginning a steep descent into the Pacaymayo Valley on the other side. You’ll find that your energy returns as we proceed along this downhill segment toward a generous lunch and rest. In the afternoon we begin a second ascent, this time to the ruins at Runcuracay, located a bit below the Runcuracay Pass (3,950 m / 12,956 ft). From the pass, in clear weather, you can look back to the Dead Woman’s Pass and forward to a breath-taking sweep of snow-capped peaks. These include the 6,000-m Pumasillo (Puma’s Claw) massif. From here, most of the trail is downhill or gently undulating until we reach the impressive ruins at Sayacmarca. After some exploration, another 20 minutes bring us to Chakicocha (3,400 m / 11,000 ft). This will be our coldest night on the trail, at around +3 degrees C in December and -4 C in June. Tea time and Buffet Dinner.
Meals: BLD
Accommodation: camping
Maximum Altitude: 4,200 m/13,776 ft
Minimum Altitude: 3,000 m/9,840 ft
Distance Travelled: 16 km approx
Approximate Walking Time: 7-8 hours / Ascent up: 900 m

Meals: Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner

Day 5: SAYAQMARCA, PHUYUPATAMARKA, WIÑAYWAYNA AND INTIPATA. (CAMPING)

At sunrise, you will catch sight of Sayacmarca back along the trail, perched on the side of one of the many mountains that surround our campsite. Today’s hike is exceptionally beautiful because we will pass the ruins of Phuyupatamarca, Winaywayna and Intipata, and enjoy dramatic vistas of the Aobamba Valley. This stretch of the trail is of well-kept paved stone, still in great condition after many centuries. Your lungs will appreciate the fact that today’s hike is much more down than up, and significantly shorter than yesterday’s. In getting to Phuyupatamarca (the Town of the Clouds), we will pass through the first of two short, natural tunnels in the mountains. After visiting this site, we will descend about 2,000 stone steps to Winaywayna. If you have not had any knee problems up to this point, you may after this descent. If you have had prior knee injuries, we recommend the use of trekking poles, and perhaps an extra porter, to relieve some of the stress on your joints. Around mid-day, we will arrive at the site of Winaywayna, which we will explore before completing a short additional hike to our camp site for the night (2,700 m / 8,856 ft). After lunch, we will visit the adjacent site of Intipata with its dramatic terrances.
A number of creature comforts will be available at this camp site. There is a bar and a small gift shop, and best of all, hot showers for a small fee. There will also be many more trekkers gathering here, ready for the final hike into Machu Picchu tomorrow. We therefore recommend taking extra care of your personal belongings here. Keep an eye on your daypacks and don’t leave anything outside your tent at night. Tea time and Buffet Dinner.
Meals: BLD
Accommodation: camping
Maximum Altitude: 3,750 m/ 12,300 ft
Minimum Altitude: 2,700 m/8,856 ft
Distance Travelled: 10 Km approx.
Approximate Walking Time: 5-6 hours / Descent : 700 m

Meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner

Day 6: SUNRISE AT MACHUPICCHU, GUIDED TOUR AND TIME TO EXPLORE. RETURN TO CUSCO

We will get up very early - around 4:00 am - to get to Inti Punku (the Sun Gate), overlooking Machu Picchu for the first rays of the sunrise. This will be a hike of 1-2 hours, with significant upward stretches in the last half. You will be hiking in darkness, so a headlamp is strongly recommended.
From Inti Punku, a final easy 40-minute hike will bring us to the entrance to Machu Picchu itself. The trail ends at a series of terraces, which present classic views of the overall city. We will continue on to explore the site, with explanations provided by the trek guide(s). The formal tour will end in the late morning, after which there will be a couple of hours for more exploring on your own, or to just collapse under a tree in the central plaza area.

Additional options: If your legs, lungs and energy still hold up after our four days of hiking, it may be possible to climb the peak of Huayna Picchu, behind the main site. However, special permits are required and they are issued in limited quantities. So if you are interested, talk with your guide(s) at the initial briefing for the trek, and remind them on the third night to make arrangements. If permits are not available, you may instead hike to the Inca Bridge or climb Machu Picchu mountain, both located near the site.
In the early afternoon, lunch will be provided at “Los Viajeros” hostel down in the town of Aguas Calientes. There you will also be able to store your backpack, take a shower and/or look around the town a bit before catching the train back to Cuzco.
Meals: BL
Accommodation: Not Included,
Maximum Altitude: 2,700 m / 8,856 ft
Minimum Altitude: 2,400 m / 7,872 ft ( Machupicchu )
Distance Travelled: 8 Km approx plus exploration of Machu Picchu
Approximate Walking Time: 6-7 hours / Descent : 300 m

Meals: Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner

Day 7: FLIGHT TO PUERTO MALDONADO. CORTO MALTES LODGE , MONKEY ISLANDS

Transfer to the Cusco airport for your flight to Puerto Maldonado . On arrival of your flight to Puerto Maldonado, Our Guide/Staff will meet you at the Airport and transfer you to the centre of the town where you can experience the exotic local market. Depending on the arrival time of the flights we may have the first lunch here or while traveling to the lodge or in the lodge. Your excess luggage will be stored safely in our Office in Puerto Maldonado and then we will continue onto the port. We take our private boat along the Madre de Dios River for approximately 1 hour to Tambo Jungle Lodge. A cool welcome drink awaits you and then you´ll be shown to your Bungalows to settle in the afternoon we will take a 30 min boat journey to Monkey Island where you can appreciate a great diversity of monkeys such as the “Maquisapa”, “Martin”, “Little lions”, “Frailes”, “Achuñis”, Ronsocos” etc, as well as a rich variety of birds. Return to the Lodge, for a delicious traditional Dinner. Nocturnal Activities are available each night. These range from nocturnal walks, talks on different topics and Cayman spotting when conditions are optional

Meals: Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner

Day 8: SANDOVAL LAKE WALK CORTO MALTES LODGE

Soft hike to the famous Sandoval Lake, after a great Jungle Breakfast, we take a 1and a half hour walk to the famous Sandoval Lake, passing through virgin forest, home to beautiful flora and fauna including Giant Otters, Water Birds, Alligators, wild hens, Taricayas (small turtles) and a variety of fish. We will spend a few hours in canoe on this one of the most beautiful lakes in the Madre de Dios where you can fish for piranha, row, swim, walk or simply relax before returning to the Lodge in the afternoon. We will have a box lunch at Sandoval lake. One of the most awe inspiring features of the Jungle is the enormity of the trees and you will have the experience of standing at the base of the huge Lupuna. We may take a short visit to the Fitzcarral boat or there is the opportunity to visit the traditional “chacras” farming areas of the zone. Return to the lodge. Dinner. Nocturnal Activities (optional)

Meals: Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner

Accommodation: Tambo Lodge

Day 9: TARIKAYA PROYECT. CORTO MALTES LODGE

Jungle Lodge / Taricaya Jungle Breakfast, Further opportunities for discovering the amazing ecosystem up close along an array of trails. We will travel a further 1 hour down river to the Taricaya Project of specialized trails where you´ll be led by your guide. He will further amaze you with the marvels of the jungle through a gentle hike and learning to recognize bird calls, footprints and medicinal plants and their qualities. . After our lunch here you will have the experience of their Canopy Walk. Return to the Lodge between 4and 5 in the afternoon for your final sunset in the Jungle before a traditional Farewell Dinner. Nocturnal Activities (optional)

Meals: Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner

Accommodation: Tambo Lodge

Day 10: BOAT RIDE TO PUERTO MALDONADO. FLIGHT TO LIMA.

Very early departure to witness the spectacle of the Collpa de Loros, Sunrise on the river as we journey 1 and a half hours to a clay wall where hundreds of green parrots congregate at first light each morning. We will generally be able to spend about an hour here before reboarding the boat to enjoy breakfast on our return to Puerto Maldonado.
Flight from Puerto Maldonado to Lima

Meals: Breakfast

What is Included:

• Flight ticket Lima to Cusco, Airport taxes
• Transfers in and out for tours and Hotels
• 3 nights in Hotel Marqueses in Cusco on Double or Twin
• Sacred Valley tour, Bus, Buffet lunch and guide.
• 4 Day Inca trail trek, Entrance fees and tour in Machu Picchu
• Train tickets, bus, entrance fees and tour guides.
• 6 Kg personal porter.
• Train return to Cusco.
• Jungle Tour:
• Transfer to Cusco Airport and on to Lodge and return to Puerto Maldonado.
• Flight ticket Cusco-Puerto Maldonado.
• River transportation on the Rio Madre de Dios
• Canopy Walk / Taricaya Project
• Accommodation in Bugalows with private bathroom
• Full Board at the lodge.( vegetarian Option by request )
• Water and typical natural beverages
• Excursions with expert Jungle Guides in English
• Transfer to the airport.
• Flight ticket Puerto Maldonado-Lima

What is not Included:

• Entrance fees for Sacred Valley tour (70 Soles)
• Fee to the Reserve in Jungle Trip US$ 11
• Sleeping bag hire for US$20 for the entire trek.
• Trekking poles $20 for a pair
• Tips for your trek staff: guides, cook and porters.

We recommend that you bring

• Original passport and (ISIC student card if applicable)
• A daypack (SAS provide a duffle bag for personal porter)
• Warm sleeping bag Minus 8ºC
• Lighter style trekking boots with good ankle support
• Trekking poles: metal tips are not allowed on the trail
• Warm clothes,layers for variable temperature especially at night
• Thermal underwear can be worn in the sleeping bag or in cold conditions
• Gloves or mittens, scarf , wool socks, woolen hat for cold nights
• T-shirts and trekking pants that zipoff to short pants for comfort
• Flash light, head torch and extra batteries
• Camera and extra batteries
• Binoculars
• Wear a hat with a broad visor to keep the sun off your face
• Sunscreen, and sunglasses
• Personal medical kit, insect repellent
• Rain Gear: a good rain jacket, rain poncho
• Toiletries, toilet paper, small towel
• 2 litre water bottle, disposable plastic bottles are forbidden in Machupicchu site
• Water purifying tablets (Optional, since we provide boiled water)
• Bathing clothes for the hot springs for hikers with an extra night in Aguas Calientes (5 Day Special Inca Trail)
• Extra money for drinks & tips, souvenirs etc in soles
• Emergency money at least 200-300 extra soles
• If you don`t have sleeping bags, rain ponchos, trekking poles, water bottle, etc you can rent/buy them from SAS Travel at the office at your check-in 2 days before the trek departure.
• For the Jungle :
• A small rucksack
• Lightweight, tightweave long cotton pants & long -sleaved cotton shirts
• A fleece and a windbreaker are advisable for cool evenings
• Light raingear (poncho) for sudden downpours
• Sneakers or other low heeled walking shoes are essential
• Sunhat / glasses, sunscreen
• Insect repellent is a must, preferably with deet
• A water bottle
• Good binoculars and a flashlight or headlight
• Personal gear, toiletries, cameras, 400 exp film
• Your passport, yellow fever certificate and extra money in plastic bags.
• If you have extra large sized feet we may not be able to find rubber boots in your size for the muddy trails as they are generally not available in Peru….so please bring old shoes for the muddy trails.

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