On this 8 adventure days discover Peru with the ancient mountain ruins and sandboarding in Huacachina. Explore Cusco traditions and hike through the classic Inca Trail (Machu Picchu).
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On this 8 adventure days discover Peru with the ancient mountain ruins and sandboarding in Huacachina. Explore Cusco traditions and hike through the classic Inca Trail (Machu Picchu).
By foot, water and sky, you’ll discover unforgettable ancient ruins in Lima, Cusco and Climb the legendary Inca Trail to the cloud forest citadel of Machu Picchu. ALSO.. In the only desert oasis in South America, you can do enjoyable sandboarding.
Lima | Huacachina |Arequipa| Colca Canyon |Cusco
Lima – Cusco
‘HOLA, we are in Peru’…. Upon arrival at the Lima airport, a Travaganza representative will meet you and show you to the hotel.
Now, get to know your fellow travellers and have a free time to relax.
Get up early to flight to Cusco. Explore some of Cusco’s less-visited attractions including the famous San Pedro Market, the bohemian neighborhood of San Blas.
Opt. horseback riding to nearby ruins or a cooking class.
What do you know about the Quechua language… today let us travel by private bus through the Sacred Valley to Ollantaytambo. First, we will visit the town of Pisac, famous for its bustling indigenous market and for the beautiful Incan ruins on the hillside overlooking the city.
Afternoon we can head to the archaeological park that lies to the left side of the main square. climb to the top of the squared terraces and gaze down over the valley . Keep in mind that we will hike tomorrow the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu , so don’t push yourself. Tonight, perhaps enjoy a quinoa and alpaca stew at one of the many local restaurants.
Morning, Meet our crew of local porters, cook and guide. we will receive a small duffle bag to carry our clothes in for the next four days.
let’s start our Inca Trail from KM 82 to the campsite. On the way we will see the Inca sites of Huillca Raccay and Llactapata, as well as incredible views of snow-capped Veronica Peak. then we will take break for lunch at Q’oriwayrachina and prepare to cross the Urubamba River.
In the evening, we will camp near the Inca ruins of Llaqtapata, overlooking a spectacular backdrop of terraces and mystical mountains.
Get up early continuing up the Cusichaca Valley, eventually reaching the small village of Huayllabamba, which means “grassy plain.” we will then follow a tributary of the Kusichaka River on a steady climb up this narrow valley.
It eventually opens to a cloud forest of Polylepis trees and, ultimately, a large Pampa plain. Here, we will rest for the evening at the idyllic campsite of Llulluchapampa, nestled at 3,800 meters (12,500 feet) above sea level.
On the third day of the Inca Trail tour, we will wake up and head into the heart of the Andean mountains. Upon reaching Warmiwanusqua Pass or “Dead Woman” , we are awarded a magnificent panorama. then descending to the Pacaymayo River before beginning another climb to the ruins of Runkuraqay.
Reach the site of Sayacmarca and sit back to enjoy views of the Aobamba Valley. then we will Follow the rolling stone trail, eventually arriving at Phuyupatamarka, our campsite for the evening, and spend the remainder of the day exploring the five fountains and an altar that might have been used by the Inca for ritual purposes.
This morning of the final day of the hike, we will descend to The Willkanota River , Take a spur trail leading to the ruins of Winay Wayna to gain some energy from this ancient site, which translates to mean “forever young”. Finally, we will reach a series of steep stairs that ascend to the Sun Gate. As we pass through the Sun Gate, the mighty citadel of Machu Picchu comes into view.
Hike down to Machu Picchu for a guided tour of the site. Catch the bus to Aguas Calientes before our train back to the hotel in Cusco in the afternoon.
Get breakfast morning in Cusco then transfer to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport for depart.
Opt. have an other day to visit rainbow mountain From Cusco we will drive in a comfortable van for 3 hours to the town of Cusipata. To the majestic “Mountain of Colors” enjoy panoramic views of the valleys, wild llamas, alpacas, and vicuñas, as well as of the Andes and the nearby glaciers.
• Flight info (if applicable)
• Insurance info (With photocopies)
• Passport / National ID
• Required visas (if applicable)
We reserve the right to change any part of the itinerary during the tour, as many of the tour activities are weather dependent and roadworks/ traffic/ group dynamics etc might affect travelling time.
This is a camping trip with basic facilities. The type and variety of accommodation is determined by conditions on each of our routes. For the first night the accommodation will be in a hotel with toilets available, hwoever toiles might be shared and outside the room. For the second night you will camp in the middle of the desert with no toilets available. ib both nights rooms/ tents will be shared by 2 persons.
We have space for each passenger to have one backpack and one small day bag or similar.
There are generally n0 porters or staff available to assist with your bags. Your bag should be of a size and weight you can comfortably manage.
Please note that we have done our best to provide accurate pricing, but these prices are subject to change
Our tours run on a tight schedule. Please do your best to be on time, all the time. Should the group miss a pre-booked activity due to late arrivals no refunds will be granted.
sleeping bags available for rent.