Then, we continue with a visit to the San Francisco Convent, an architectonic jewel dating back to the 16th century. On our way to the modern area of the city, we will cross the exclusive district of San Isidro, the new financial heart of the city, we conclude our circuit in Miraflores, where we will visit the “Parque del Amor” (Love Park) an excellent spot to enjoy a great view of the Pacific Ocean.

After 3 pm transportation to the airport to take the flight to Cusco. Upon arrival reception, assistance and transfer to the selected hotel; where you should rest to adjust better to the altitude (11,000 ft a.s.l.) (B)

Note: Your flight from Lima to Cusco must be at or after 6 pm

DAY 3: CUSCO

Free morning to visit the city and its museums: Inca, Preculumbian Art & The Machupicchu Museum.

Afternoon Combined tour; visit the Koricancha (Temple of the Sun), Sacsayhuaman, Kenko, Puca-Pucara and Tambomachay. (B)

Note: Whenever it will be possible; to avoid the crowds and in the high season we will program this tour in the morning.

DAY 4: SACRED VALLEY: PISAC RUINS, MARKET & OLLANTAYTAMBO, CHINCHERO

Visit PISAC located right at the entrance to the Sacred Valley, the amazing Inca city that constitutes one of the most important Archaeological Parks in the region.Visit the fine temples, palaces and the well preserved and vast farming terraces; built even as far as the edge of precipices that still keep their straight sometimes vertical aqueducts; an imposing and unforgettable sight that also offers very beautiful landscapes. Later visit PISAC the Colonial Village, where you will see the famous "Indian Market" and the handicrafts or "souvenirs" market, this is your chance to enjoy a blend of color, traditions and people, and bargain for exotic craftworks.

After Lunch at Urubamba Village, tour to the oldest continuously inhabited dwellings in South America, where people are still living in the same houses and palaces as 500 years ago; the ancient Incan town of OLLANTAYTAMBO, with its very impressive constructions built with huge boulders and its ancient heritage that will leave us astonished. Finally visit the Chinchero Inca town. (B, L)

CHOQUEQUIRAO TREK: You MUST be in good shape

The described camps and hiking times are approximate; they may vary according to your physic conditions and guides recommendations

DAY 5: CUSCO - CACHORA - SANTA ROSA

The night before your trek, you will get a trekking briefing with your tour guide. Early morning departure from Cusco.

Our private transportation will take us Driving - through the farmland of the Anta Plateau from where we will see the high Andean peaks of the Cordillera Vilcabamba (where we will be hiking the next days) in about 4 hours we arrive to the end of the road Capuliyoc; where we will meet the mule wranglers, pack the mules and horses, and start the hike, we can enjoy the first breathtaking view of the deep Apurimac Canyon, the majestic surrounding snow capped peaks (Padreyoc and Wayna Cachora), and a glimpse of Choquequirao far way on the mountain on the other side of the canyon. We hike downhill for about 4 hours until Playa Rosalina; after a short break we continue uphill for about 2 more hours until the first camp Santa Rosa at (2190 mts/7227 ft). (B,L,D)

DAY 6: SANTA ROSA - MARAMPATA - CHOQUEQUIRAO

Early wake up, breakfast, and start of the hike. We continue ascending on a zigzag trail for about 2 hours until Marampata, we will pass by some sugar cane farms.

Once we arrive at Marampata, you will be done with the difficult uphill portion, after a short break with amazing views of the mountains and the Apurimac Canyon we will continue on an almost flat trail for about 2 more hours until Choquequirao on the way will also be able to see some amazing steep parts of  Choquequirao,  orchids, among other flowers and probably some condors. Upon your arrival to the campsite, our porters will set you up in your tents. After lunch you will be able to explore the area and will see the sunset from the Incan site. The ancient city reveals itself as we spend 1/2 day exploring these stunning ruins. Choquequirao means "Cradle of Gold," and the site is thought to have been built by the son of Machupicchu’s creator, to rival the more famous and accessible citadel. Here, terraces sweep out from the main plaza towards incredible vistas of the Cordillera Vilcabamba.

Built as an elite city for ceremonial purposes, the residences, royal baths, halls, gardens and stairways pay tribute to the engineering genius and careful planning that typifies Incan architecture. (B,L,D)

DAY 7: CHOQUEQUIRAO – RIO BLANCO - MAIZAL

You will have an early breakfast with your team, and prepare for today’s expedition, starting around 6:30 a.m. It will be about 40 minutes, uphill, to reach the first pass of Choquequirao at 3,500 m. This is a great place to look through the dense vegetation for the famous orchids and flowers, which bloom here most of the time. Then, it will be about 30 minutes of flat, elevated walking, before starting to descend along the zigzag path for an hour and a half, where you will arrive at the Inca site of Pinchauniyoc. Pinchauniyoc was used as an agricultural site by the Incas, as well as a rest stop when they traveled on their expeditions to Machupicchu. After a brief explanation by the guide, you will keep walking downhill for another hour and a half until you get to the Rio Blanco river, at 1,750 mts, where we will have lunch. Make sure to bring a good mosquito repellent, especially for this segment. After lunch, we’ll take a four hour, uphill hike until the campsite at Maizal. Here, we’ll see amazing views of the Andean mountains. (B,L,D)

DAY 8: MAIZAL - CONDOR PASS - YANAMA

After a nice breakfast and a magical sunrise over the mountains; we will start the day with a four hour, uphill hike along a rocky path. In some sections there will be great views of the surrounding mountains, lush, green valleys and also some arid mountain peaks. Once you reach the top of the pass (at 4,200 m), you will enjoy a packed lunch, provided by our chef. The views will include snow-capped peaks, valleys, and perhaps some condors. After taking fantastic pictures, you will start a three and a half, downhill hike to our campsite at Yanama. This is a small, indigenous village where if there will be time we will visit some local homes to learn about the ancient traditions they still keep after hundreds of years. (B,L,D)

DAY 9: YANAMA - TOTORA

After an early breakfast at about 6 a.m. you will start your expedition, we will hike uphill to the famous Vilcabamba mountain range, the last refugee of the Incas.

It will be five hours until we reach the pass, with amazing views on the way. Once we reach the pass at 4,500 mts, we will enjoy a picnic lunch. This day you will enjoy the last good views of Salkantay and Humantay peaks. The trail can sometimes be slippery in the rainy season, or dusty and rocky in the dry season. On the way, you may see some spectacle bears and andean birds, such as, falcons, eagles, hawks, condors, and geese. Finally, we will arrive at the campsite and enjoy hot drinks and a delicious dinner. (B,LD)

DAY 10: TOTORA - CCOLPAPAMPA - LA PLAYA

After breakfast, we will start the day with a three hour downhill hike to Ccolpapampa, where you may meet up with the Salkantay trekkers. At Ccolpapampa, we’ll enjoy lunch and say goodbye to our horsemen, as it is time for them to go back home. From here, your porters will continue by car and you will continue your adventure by foot. It will take about 4 more hours until we arrive at the campsite at La Playa.

On the way you will see waterfalls and tropical fruit plantations. Today, we may also visit some coffee plantations. (B,L,D)

DAY 11: LA PLAYA – LLACTAPATA - HYDROELECTRIC PLANT - AGUAS CALIENTES

After another early breakfast at camp, you will begin the last 45 minutes of gradual, downhill hiking until we reach a portion of the Inca trail, built in 1,300 a.c. This road was built to connect Vilcabamba with Machu Picchu. It’s always special to trek on this historic road. It will be about thee more hours of uphill hiking along the stone, paved, rocky trail until you arrive at the Llactapata Inca site, right in front of Machu Picchu. Once you arrive at Llactapata, your tour guide will describe the geography of the mountains and continue the history of the Incas. Once you begin hiking again, it will be two and a half hours downhill, until you arrive at the famous hydro-electric station for your last lunch with your chef and porters.

They will take the train back that evening to Cusco. After lunch, you will have a small ceremony to say goodbye. At 4 p.m., you will get your duffel bag back from your porters and take the train for 45 minutes to Aguas Calientes with your tour guide. He will help you going to your hotel for a well-deserved time to relax. If you wish to visit the hot springs in Aguas Calientes, he can show you the way (Not included cost: 15 soles). That evening, you will enjoy the last supper with your tour guide at a local restaurant. You will also receive your last briefing for the following day. Be sure to get some snacks and water for your Machu Picchu day. (B,L)

DAY 12: MACHUPICCHU – CUSCO

Early visit of Machupicchu; to spot the amazing sun rise and guided visit (2 1/2 - 3 hours) of the wonderful temples and palaces, later on your own you can take the optional hike to Huaynapicchu Peak (2 hours round trip)

Afternoon return to Ollantaytambo by train (1 1/2 hours) and transfer to the hotel. (B)

Note: You have to pay extra ($65 pp) if you are interested in climbing to Huaynapicchu or Montana Machupicchu and you have to let us know in advance, we must buy tickets ASAP, there is a short limit per day.

DAY 13: CUSCO – LIMA:

Transfer to the airport for departure flight. (B)

Notes:

- Your flight to Lima can be at any time you want

- Check out at the hotel is at 10 - 11 am

END OF OUR SERVICES

DOUBLE or TRIPLE OCCUPANCY:

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ADDITIONAL TOURS IN CUSCO & THE SACRED VALLEY
Customize this Trip by adding extra days to any location. Please explore below or contact one of our  local  expert travel advisors

• BEST COOKING CLASSES: HALF DAY TOUR
• 1/2 DAY MORAY, MARAS & THE SALT MINES TOUR: PRIVATE or with a GROUP
• PRIVATE 2 DAYS INCA TRAIL TO MACHUPICCHU
• 2 COLORS CANYON HIKES
• WAQRAPUCARA: FULL DAY HIKE
• RAINBOW MOUNTAIN FULL DAY HIKE: PRIVATE or with a GROUP
• PALCOYO 3 NEW RAINBOW MOUNTAINS: FULL DAY PRIVATE HIKE
• HUMANTAY TURQUOISE LAKE FULL DAY HIKE: PRIVATE or with a GROUP
• CHONTA CONDORS FULL DAY HIKE
• HUCHUY QOSQO & MACHU PICCHU: 2 DAYS PRIVATE HIKE
• PRIVATE APURIMAC CANYON & WATERFALLS
  
• WHITE WATER RIVER RAFTING
• MOUNTAIN BIKING IN MARAS & MORAY: PRIVATE FULL-DAY TOUR
• HORSE RIDING IN MARAS & MORAY: FULL DAY TOUR
• ATV TOURS IN CUSCO

• CUSCO TO PUNO & TITICACA LAKE
  

• NAZCA LINES & PARACAS
  

• AMAZON: TAMBOPATA RESERVE | MANU NATIONAL PARK