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Travel & Tours

LIMA

City Tour.

Gold museum.

Archaeological museum.

Ruins of Pachacamac.

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AREQUIPA

City Tour.

Colca Canyon 2 D/1 N.

Trekking Colca Canyon.

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CUZCO

City Tour Cuzco.

Tour to Sacred Valley.

Tour to Machu Picchu.

Inca trail 4 D/3 N.

Inca trail 2D/1 N.

River rafting.

Horse riding.

Choquequirao.

Ausangate.

Salkantay.

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ICA

Nazca Lines.

Pisco / Paracas.

Pisco / Paracas / Nazca.

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PUNO

Lake Titicaca.

Excursion to Sillustani.

The Uros islands.

Uros & Taquile islands.

Amantani and Taquile.

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PUERTO MALDONADO

Ecological 3 D/2 N.

Eco Aventura 4 D/3 N.

Manu Biosphere.

Discovering Tambopata.

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IQUITOS

Sinchicuy Yanayacu 4 D.

Eplorama 4 D.

Tambo Amazónico 5 D.

Pacaya Samiria 5 D.

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Accomodation

Hotels in Peru.

Lodges in Peru.

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The Inca Trail to Machu Picchu Part of the 23.000 km (approximately 14.000 miles) of roads built by the Incas in South America, this is Peru’s most famous trekking route and possibly one of the most spectacular in the Americas. Every year, some 25.000 hikers from around the world walk along the extraordinary 43 km of this stone-paved road built by the Incas leading to the unassailable citadel of Machu Picchu located in the depth of the Cusco jungle.

The journey starts in the village of Qorihuayrachina, at kilometer 88 of the Cusco-Quillabamba railway and takes three or four days of strenuous walking. The route includes an impressive variety of altitudes, climates and ecosystems that range from the high Andean plain to the cloud forest. Travelers will cross two high altitude passes (the highest being Warmiwañuska at 4.200 masl) to culminate the hike with a magical entrance to Machu Picchu through the Inti Punko or Gateway of the Sun.
One of the main attractions along the route is the web of ancient settlements built in granite rock by the Incas like Wiñay Wayna and Phuyupatamarca immersed in an overpowering natural scenery. Hundreds of species of orchids, multicolored birds and dreamlike landscapes provide the ideal backstage for a route that every hiker should walk at least once.
Many travel agencies sell complete packages to trek the Inca Trail that include meals, camping gear and porter services. Travelers who wish to organize themselves independently can find porters in the communities of Chillca and Wayllabamba who will charge a modest fee to help carry your gear. Drinking water and food supplies, as well as full camping gear are needed.
The Machu Picchu administration charges a US$ 50 per person fee to provide road maintenance.
Admission to the sanctuary is included in the ticket.
In Wiñay Wayna "site of some of the most impressive agricultural terraces found in Peru" travelers will find toilets and a visitor’s shelter.

Day 1 - Inca trail
Cusco - Km 82 - Wayllabamba
We will depart from Cusco and go on to Urubamba where we have a brief stop, then on to Chillca to start the trekking. We will have lunch in Miskay with an additional rest of a half hour approximately, after which we start our trek to the first campsite. Along the way we will visit the archaeological site called Llactapata.
Lunch & dinner
Accommodation in tents.

Day 2 - Inca trail
Wayllabamba - Warmiwañuska - Pacaymayu
We will have breakfast early and start trekking to the highest point of the Inca Trail, where we can see different ecological zones and enjoy changing climates. We will cross the Warmiwañusca pass at 4200 meters above sea level. After lunch we will continue on to the campsite at Pacaymayo and enjoy dinner and a well deserved rest.
Breackfast, Lunch & dinner
Accommodation in tents

Day 3 - Inca trail
Pacaymayo - Chaqicocha - Wiñaywayna
We will walk approximately 45 minutes up to reach the second pass at 3850 meters above sea level, and will visit Runcuracay along the way. We will also visit the Sayacmarca archaeological group and then go on to the Phuyupatamarca ruins. After lunch we head to Wiñaywayna where we will spend our last night.
Breackfast, Lunch & dinner
Accommodation in tents

Day 4 - Inca trail
Wiñaywayna - Machu Picchu
After an early breakfast, we start on the final leg of the trek to Machupicchu. We will arrive at Inti Punku where we will have a panoramic view of the Machupicchu citadel. After a short hike down to Machupicchu, we register and start on our 3 hour guided visit. After enjoying the ruins, we will take the bus down to Aguas Calientes. You will have some free time to enjoy the town before we return to Cusco.
Breackfast, Buffet Lunch in a restaurant in Aguas Calientes

Standard Inca Trail Includes
- Transportation Private bus from Cusco to Km 82
- Entrance tickets The Inka Trail and Machupicchu
- Professional Guide English speaking, 2 guides for groups over 9 people.
- Cook In charge of meal preparation
- General porters Carry tents and cooking equipment
- Meals 3 Breakfasts/ 3 Lunches/ 3 Dinners/ Snacks
- Bus From Machupicchu to Aguas Calientes (train station)
- Train to Cusco Backpacker Express (tourist train)
- Double occupancy tents (Doite)
- Rolling mattress
- Dinner tent
- Toilet tent
- Kitchen tent
- Tables, seats, table set and fist aids kit.

Things to bring
- Valid passport, International Student Identity Card ISIC (if you are a student)
- Large duffel bag, Daypack, 2000-2500 cu. in. to carry your camera, water bottles, sweater, etc.
- Sleeping bag minimum -5°C
- Clothing midweight fleece or wool sweater, fleece pants or tights, midweight thermal underwear tops and bottom, synthetic or wool, hiking pants, hiking shorts, long-sleeve shirts, T-shirts, underwear and casual socks, hiking socks, liner socks, swimsuit, sun hat, bandana, wool or fleece gloves, rain poncho.
- Sturdy hiking boots, sandals for use in town or campsites
- 2 one-quart water bottle(s) or hydration system, flashlight, pocket knife or multi-tool, 1 roll of toilet paper, sunglasses and retainer strap, sun block and lip balm, toiletry kit, personal first-aid kit (personal medication), insect repellent, several Ziploc plastic bags to put all your clothing and accessories
- Camera, film and spare batteries, reading and writing materials, binoculars.

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