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Day by day…
Peru is known for its archaeological wealth, but Peru also has another great treasure – its natural environment. The Andes, which run north to south, are a paradise for travellers.
Whether you choose the Huayhuash mountain range, considered one of the most beautiful in the world, or the Vilcanota, where the mystic Salkantay Mountain and its snow-capped peaks tower over the Sacred Valley of the Incas, everybody will be delighted by the beautiful landscapes, all of them rich in colour and history.
Every traveller to Peru must make a stop at Lake Titicaca. This is the cradle of the Tawantinsuyo Empire and where the first Incas were born. Today, the insular people of the region still live here, preserving ancient Andean customs.
Day 1: LIMA RECEPTION
Reception at Jorge Chavez airport, flight ? to ? and transfer to Ducado ** located in the Miraflores district.
Free for lunch
Day 2: LIMA – HUARAZ (BUS)
Transfer in the bus terminal to go to Huaraz. Located in the central region of Callejon de Huaylas, Huaraz, the capital of Ancash State, is the main urbanized area in the valley. It is a starting point you cannot get away from for treks in the White Cordillera.
Reception and transfer to Steel guesthouse **.
Free time for meals.
Note 1: unaccompanied bus trip– 6h trip – Lunch stop (not included)
Note 2: the timetable will be confirmed before booking
Day 3: EXCURSION AROUND OF HUARAZ (ACCLIMATIZATION)
ACCLIMATIZATION
Which will allow us to fully discover the Huaraz region and all its natural wonders
transfer to Steel guesthouse **.
Free time for meals.
Day 4: TREK TO THE QUILCAYHUANCA GORGE (4250 M)
ACCLIMATIZATION
After breakfast we will go by car to Pitec. From there we will begin our trek to Tullpacocha Lagoon – a trek specifically designed to help you acclimatize to the altitude. We will camp at Pitec that evening.
Altitude Change: +350 meters / -350 meters
Distance: 29 km;
Duration: 8 hours
Day 5: WALK TO CHURUP LAGOON DAY (4500 M)
ACCLIMATIZATION
After lunch, we will have a special acclimatization walk to Churup Lagoon. From the town of Unchus, we will take a bus up to Huaraz and we will pass several traditional towns along the way.
Altitude Change: +600 meters / -1100 meters
Distance: 16 ½ km;
Duration: 8 hours
Day 6: HUARAZ (3052M) – MATACANCHA (4100 M)
TREK MINI HUAYHUASH
On Day 1 we will travel by private bus to Matacancha. Along the way, we will cover almost the entire eastern side of the Cordillera Blanca and we will discover the Cordillera Huayhuash. We will camp at night.
Day 7: MATACANCHA – JAHUACOCHA LAGOON (4066 M)
TREK MINI HUAYHUASH
On Day 2 we will hike for approximately 6 hours to the clearing at Sambunya (4750 m.a.s.l.) from where we will have a breathtaking view of the Rondoy (5870 m.a.s.l.), the Jirishanca (6094 m.a.s.l.) and the Yerupajá (6634 m.a.s.l.) mountains. We will camp overnight there in a private camp.
Altitude Change: +684 meters / -670 meters
Distance: 10 km; Duration 6 hours
Day 8: WALK TO THE PUNTA LLAUCHA (4847 M)
TREK MINI HUAYHUASH
During our 6-hour walk to the Punta Llaucha where we will see flying condors and encounter the most beautiful view of the Cordillera Huayhuash. We will return to the same campsite to spend the night. Those wishing to stay on the shores of the Juhuacocha can rest for the day and enjoy the magnificent scenery.
Altitude Change: +781 meters / -781 meters
Distance: 10 km; Duration: 6 hours
Day 9: JAHUACOCHA – LLAMAC (3300 M) – HUARAZ
TREK MINI HUAYHUASH
On our last day, we will make a 5-hour trek to the town of Llamac where we will leave our mules and their handlers. We will travel by bus to Huaraz.
Altitude Change: -780 meters
Distance: 13 km; Duration: 5 hours
Note: Free meals
Day 10: HUARAZ – LIMA (BUS)
Transfer to the Huaraz bus terminal and connection to the « grand tourism bus » to Lima. Arrival in Lima and transfer to Ducado Hotel **
Note 1: unaccompanied bus trip.
Note 2: the timetable will be confirmed before booking
Day 11: LIMA- JULIACA - LAC TITICACA - LLACHON (AIRPLANE)
Early in the morning, transfer to the airport for a flight to Juliaca. Reception and transfer in a private vehicle to the Capachica peninsula on the lake Titicaca. We will take a trail to reach a typical village called Llachon located at an altitude of 3820m. Slightly isolated from the village, Felipe and his family will receive us in their house overhanging the lake. Lunch, dinner and night in the locals’ houses.
Free time for meals
Note 1: unaccompanied flight.
Note 2: the timetable will be confirmed before booking
Day 12: LLACHON – SILLUSTANI – PUNO (PRIVATE)
At the beginning of the afternoon, We depart by private bus for the city of Puno. After a 1 hour-trip, we will stop at the Sillustani site. This archeological site unveils many funeral towers amongst which some are higher than 12m high. They were used by the Collas, a pre-Inkaic and later by the Inkas. Arrival in puno.
Transfer at the Balsas Inn Hotel **
Free meals.
Day 13: PUNO – CUSCO (BUS)
Transfer to the bus terminal to head off to Cusco. Beautiful scenery all along the way. Visit of the Raqchi and archeological sites as well as Andahuaylillas village and its famous « Sixtine Chapel » that was built in the middle of the 17th century. Lunch on the way in Sicuani (included)
Departure: Puno at 08: 00 p.m., arrival in Cusco at 5: 00 p.m.
Transfer to Tika Wasi Hotel **.
Lunch included.
Free for dinner.
Note 1: unaccompanied bus trip.
Note 2: the timetable will be confirmed before booking
Option: The Andes Orient Express train– runs on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays.
Day 14: CUSCO CITY TOUR ½ DAY
Departure at 01.30 p.m. from the hotel. In the afternoon we will visit Cusco and its surroundings. We will begin our tour with a visit of Koricancha (Temple of the Sun); main religious building the Inkas built dedicated to the cult of the sun. We will continue our tour visiting the Cathedral. Its construction began in 1560 and ended in 1669. This church has many paintings from the Cusuqenian School, and a large collection of jewelry, silver and precious stones. Then we will head off to the heights of Cusco to visit the 4 Inca ruins overhanging Cusco: Tambomachay Q'enko - Pukapucara - Sacsayhuaman -. Transfer to Tika Wasi Hotel**at the end of the afternoon.
Free time for meals.
Day 15: CUSCO - SILCACANCHA – SORAYPAMPA
TREK SALKANTAY – MACHU PICCHU
We will depart from Cusco at 05:00 by private bus, and we will pass by the towns of Izcuchaca and Limatambo. We will arrive at Mollepata (2900 m.a.s.l.) at 09:00 and then eat breakfast. We will meet our team and organize our equipment for our trekking adventure, and then set out at 10:30. We will arrive at the town of Silcacancha at 13:00 and have lunch. In the early afternoon, we will walk approximately 4 hours to our campsite along the foot of the majestic Salkantay Mountain (6264 m.a.s.l.).
Altitude Change: 2900 to 3750 m.a.s.l.
Duration: 4 hours (by bus)
Day 16: SORAYPAMPA - ARRAYANNIYUC
TREK SALKANTAY – MACHU PICCHU
We will have a nice early breakfast at 06:00, and then begin our trek at 07:00. Day 2 is the longest day of our trek. We will pass along the left side of the Humantay glacier, which is located next to the Salkantay glacier. At 12:00, we will cross the highest pass of the hike at 4600 m.a.s.l. From there, we will enjoy a magnificent panoramic view of the Salkantay glacier. We will take a short break for lunch and a one hour rest before making a 2-hour descent. We will make camp at Arayanniyuc (3400 m.a.s.l.).
Altitude Change: 3750 to 4600 m.a.s.l.
Duration: 7 hours
Day 17: ARRAYANNIYUC - WINAYPOCO – LA PLAYA
TREK SALKANTAY – MACHU PICCHU
Day 3 is an unforgettable dayney through an amazing variety of vegetation. We will continue our descent towards the Yunga region; a subtropical forest at the edge of the Andes. We will hike to the town of Wiñaypoco (2750 m.a.s.l.), and then we will follow the Santa Teresa River. Along the way we will see a variety of orchids and waterfalls. We will make camp at La Playa for the night.
Altitude Change: 3400 to 2450 m.a.s.l.
Duration: 6 hours
Day 18: LA PLAYA - LLACTAPATA - HYDROELECTRICA – AGUAS CALIENTES
TREK SALKANTAY – MACHU PICCHU
On Day 4, we will make a long hike to the archaeological complex of Llactapata where we will stop at the pass (2950 m.a.s.l.) and take in the full vista of the Machu Picchu and the entire wonder of the area. We will descend towards the power station (1850 m.a.s.l.) and take the local train at 16:00 to Aguas Calientes (2050 m.a.s.l.), where we will spend the night in the Continental Hotel**. Dinner not included
Altitude Change: 2450 to 2950 to 2050 m.a.s.l.
Duration: 6 hours
Day 19: AGUASCALIENTES – MACHU PICCHU- CUSCO (TRAIN)
TREK SALKANTAY – MACHU PICCHU
Hiram Bingham, an American anthropologist discovered Machu Picchu, in 1911. The archeologists estimate this citadel was built in the middle of the 15th century. Today several hypotheses have been ventured on the function this inaccessible citadel. Was it for military purposes? A kind of secret harem dedicated to the Inkas? A place to rest for the Inkas? It is still an enigma!
Departure early in the morning at 06.30 a.m., by bus to reach Machu Picchu citadel. The day will be dedicated to visiting the site. Free for lunch. Return to Aguascalientes by bus and connection to catch the train to Cusco at 03:55 p.m., arrival at 8:20 p.m. Transfer to Tika Wasi hotel** in Cusco.
Free time for meals
Suggestions: You can also reach Huayna Picchu peak. The hike up there is quite difficult. You will need good shoes, light backpacks and not to be afraid of heights. From the top, you can enjoy a beautiful view of Machu Picchu. You will need about 2 hours to go up and come back down. Or you can walk to the Sun gate. Less dangerous and you will also have a beautiful view. It will take you about an hour and a half, both ways.
Note: the train timetable will be confirmed when you book the trip.
Day 20: URUBAMBA – PISAC – CUSCO (PRIVATE)
Departure to Pisac in the morning, in a private vehicle. Free time fro lunch. Pisac was once one of the most important fortresses of the Inca Empire mainly built to stock the Empire’s food supplies. Guided tour of the Inca site. We will walk back down to Pisac, the colonial village and walk around the Indian market (Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays). Return trip to Cusco. Transfer to Tika Wasi Hotel **.
Free time for meals.
Day 21: CUSCO – LIMA (AIRPLANE)
Transfer to the Cusco airport for a flight to the Peruvian capital. Reception at the airport and transfer to Ducado Hotel **.
In the beginning of the afternoon, visit of the Peruvian capital with an English-speaking guide. We will go visit the colonial districts in the center walk by the Plaza San Martin, the Plaza de Armas, the Cathedral and we will visit the San Francisco convent.
Transfer to Ducado Hotel ** in the Miraflores district.
Free time for meals.
Day 22: LIMA – DEPARTURE INTERNATIONAL FLIGHT
3 hours before landing Transfer to the airport and connection for the international return flight. Free time for meals
Included:
Mentioned transport, domestic flights, mentioned meals, double room in 2-star hotel with breakfast, nights in houses in communities visited, entrance fee to parks and cultural sights, guided visits and mentioned excursions, full board in Puerto Maldonado, local guide to accompany visits and excursions.
Not Included:
International flights; Airport tax (US$28 per person for international flights and US$5 for national flights); meals which are not mentioned, drinks, tips, etc.; Personal equipment; Obligatory personal insurance.
Hotels
Lima
Huaraz
Puno
Cuzco
Vallée Sacrée
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3 star
Faraona
El Patio
Hacienda
Tupac Yupanqui
Incaland
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4/5 star
Sol de Oro ****
no option
Libertador *****
Libertador *****
Posada del Inca ****
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