Peru Inca Trail to Machu Picchu Magic 15 Days

Day 01 LIMA

Pick up upon arrival at Lima’s airport and transportation to the Hotel located in Miraflores.

Day 02 LIMA CITY TOUR

Breakfast, In the morning, Lima city tour (half day).
9:00 Hr. You will be picked up from your hotel. The city tour begins at Ansestral Lima, We will have panoramic view of the “Pucllana Pyramid” a magnificent ceremonial and archeological center built in the 4th century a.D. and considered a “sacred village” by the Incas. The Viceroyalty of Perú was the most important of the Spanish Empire and Lima was its capital. Then we will visit the Colonial part of Lima, the Historical Center of Lima, where you will appreciate more than fifty monuments and Colonial edifications, such as the Paseo de la República, the San Martín Square, the Main Square, the Government Palace, the Archbishop’s Palace, the Cathedral Basilica, and the City Council Palace amongst others.

After we will go to the MUSEUM OF THE BANCO CENTRAL DE RESERVA*, where we will admire the “Treasures of Perú” Collection, a fine selection of objects made of gold, ceramics and textiles from different pre-columbian cultures. Then we will visit the monumental SAN FRANCISCO CONVENT, which displays the largest collection of religious art in America. Our highlight will be the visit of the underground vaults, known as “Catacumbas” or Catacombs.

Finally we will visit traditional residential areas of Lima and Larcomar. Overnight at the Hotel.

DAY 03 BALLESTAS ISLAND & OASIS HUACACHINA

03:45 Hr. Transfer to the Cruz del Sur bus station, for your trip to Paracas.
07:50 Hr. Upon arrival in Paracas transfer to the mole of «El Chaco» where you’ll take a motorboat excursion to the Ballestas island and Geoglyph «El Candelabro»
08:00 Hr. Motor boat towards the Ballestas Islands
The ballestas Islands are spectacular, eroded into numerous arches and caves, we will visit the different islands for two hours, during this tour you can appreciate the figure of the Candelabro or the candlestick, a gigantic figure engraved in the desert of the Paracas Peninsula. Also we will see thousands of seabirds, some of which are very rare, very fabulous marine fauna, such as large colonies of sea lions on the beaches and rocks as well as seals. It is also possible to see groups of Humboldt penguins in small caves, as well as a wide variety of shorebirds such as cormorants, boobies, pelicans, seagulls, and tendrils. The islands are known as «the Galapagos of Peru».
10:00 Hr. Return to Paracas – Transfer to the Bus station for your trip to Ica.

12:30 Hr. Upon arrival you will be picked up from the bus station and transfer to Ica city tour.
13:00 Hr. Start to Ica City tour, we will visit the Campiñas + Buggies ride in the desert of Huacachina. During the tour we will visit: Wine cellar and Restaurant «El Catador» The most tourist winery in Ica, we can taste its wines, pisco, cachinas and know the elements that are used for the elaboration of Piscos and Wines in an artisanal way, they will also have time to have lunch (not include lunch), here you will find typical Ica food. Then we will visit the main square of Ica.
We will enjoy an impressive landscape where we will find the Huacachina Lagoon surrounded by immense dunes, a natural oasis in the middle of the desert and surrounded by beautiful palm trees.

we will drive you to the desert oasis of Huacachina. Here you can try your hand at some adventure sports including sand boarding. In the desert of Huacachina, wwe can practice of Sandboarding, included crossing much of the desert going up and down the dunes. Finally, approximately 17:30 Hr. Transfer to the bus station.

18:00 Hr. Trip from Ica to Nazca.
21:00 Hr. Upon arrival transfer to your hotel in Nazca.

Day 04 NAZCA LINES – LIMA

07:00 Hr. Breakfast
08:00 Hr. Transfer to the Nazca airport.
08:30 Hr. Overflight the Nazca lines (35 mins aprox.)
The tour to the famous Nazca lines. Cut into the stony desert are large number of lines, not only parallels and geometrical figures, but also designs such as a dog, an enormous monkey, a bird with a wing span of over 100 meters, a spider and a tree. The lines, that represent some sort of vast astronomical pre-Inca calendar, are best seen from the air. Lunch in Nazca (Not Include)

15:30 Hr. you’ll take the motor coach Royal class to Lima
20:30 Hr. Arrival to Lima then Transfer to your Hotel. (Breakfast).

Day 05 LIMA FLIGHT TO CUSCO

After an early breakfast, transfer to the airport where we’ll take the flight to Cusco (AIRFARE INCLUDED). Upon arrival to Cusco’s Airport. Reception and transportation to the Hotel where you will receive an aromatic coca tea to stimulating for the height, will have the free morning to rest and also we suggest you have a light lunch in your hotel or in one of the surrounded.

12:45 Cusco City Tour From 13:00 Hr. to 17:30 Hr. This tour includes the Qoricancha (temple of the sun). The tour drives along the Circumvallation Road up to famous fortress of Sacsahuaman, Q’enqo, Puca Pucara and Tambomachay Including Spanish and English speaking guide. Include Tourist ticket valid for the entrance to many museums and ruins as well. Lodging at your hotel. (Breakfast).

18:00 Hr. Return to the Hotel.

Day 06 SUPER SACRED VALLEY

Breakfast.
“Super valley Tour”—is an absolute way to explore the highlights of the Sacred Valley in one day, not missing anything.
06:45 Hr. You will be picked up from your Hotel. Starting the tour at Chinchero Colorful Town, also in this town we will visit the house of one citizen where we are going to see the exposition about the weaving process. Then we are going to visit Moray “Circular Terraces” special and unique place, after this, the Salt Mines of Salineras.

12:20 Hr. Buffet Lunch provided in Urubamba town.
In the afternoon you’ll visit to the fortress of Ollantaytambo, an architectural group that in the days of the Tahuantinsuyo empire was a gigantic agricultural, administrative, social, religious and military complex.
Then we are going to visit the colorful market in Pisac and the archeological site.
Finally, we gonna return to Cusco approx. at 19:00 Hr. (Breakfast, Buffet Lunch).

Day 07 RAINBOW MOUNTAIN TREK

04:00 Hr. We will pick you up at your Cuzco Hotel, Then we are going 2 hours drive through the South Valley to the Cusipata town, where we will have our breakfast. After that we are going to drive for about 55 minutes more to Phuluwasipata community (4,326 m / 14,189 ft.), where we gonna start our trek for 1 hour and 30 minutes approx. to arrive at the astonishing Rainbow Mountain, (most of the way is going up).

The Rainbow Mountain, also known as Vinicunca, is a spectacular place near the snowy Ausangate glacier. In the way up we are going to be able to enjoy amazing landscapes of herds of alpacas and llamas, the Ausangate Mountain, many red mountains and traditional local houses. We will have time to explore the area and take pictures. We will spend approximately 30 minutes to 1 hour (depend of your trekking speed and weather conditions).

After to take nice pictures and enjoy this majestic and unique natural wonder, we will descend back into Cusipata town.
13:00 Hr. lunch. After lunch, we will drive back to Cuzco.
17:00 Hr. Arrival to Cusco and transfer to your hotel.

Day 08 CUSCO – SORAYPAMPA – HUMANTAY LAGOON

04:00 Hr. We will Pick you up from your hotel in Cusco to start our unforgettable day tour to «Humantay Lagoon»
06:30 Hr. Breakfast in Mollepata restaurant.
7:30 Hr. – 10:00 Hr. After breakfast we will continue our journey until we reach the town of Soraypampa.
10:10 Hr. We will start trekking for 1 hour and 30 minutes or two until we reach the Humantay Lagoon, where we will enjoy the landscape and we can take unforgettable photos. Then we will start our walk back to Mollepata.
12:15 Hr. Return to our bus.
13:20 Hr. Lunch in Mollepata restaurant
15:00 Hr. We will start our return trip to Cusco.
17:30 Hr. Arrival in Cusco and transfer to your hotel and overnight. (Breakfast lunch)

Day 09: Cusco – Km 82 – Wayllabamba
Distance: 8 km, duration: 5 hours

At 4:00 am you will be picked up by minibus at your accommodation and we will begin the tour that will take us to Piskacuchu, also known as “km 82”, at 2,700 meters above sea level. From that point we will start our route along the Inca Trail.
After a stop for lunch we will continue walking along the Urubamba River through flat terrain until we reach Miskay. There we will ascend to a viewpoint in the highest area of the mountain to see the impressive Inca city of Llactapata.
We will continue the walk through the valley created by the Kusichaca River, a five-hour stretch where we will enjoy the views, the native flora and fauna, until we finally reach the camp in Wayllabamba (3,000m high).

Day 10: Wayllabamba – Pacaymayo
Distance: 12 km, duration: 8 hours

We will get up early, have breakfast and continue to face the hardest section of the route, a steep climb where the landscape changes from sierra to puno (very dry landscape with little vegetation). We will pass through Abra Warmihuañusca (Dead Woman Pass – 4,200m high), in this area you can see domesticated llamas and alpacas.
We will pass by a cloud forest where many types of typical Andean birds live. Finally we will go to the Pacaymayo valley (3,600m high) where we will spend the night in our campsite.

Day 11: Pacaymayo – Wiñaywayna
Distance: 16 km, duration: 10 hours

From Pacaymayo we will go up to the second pass of Abra Runkurakay, which is also an archaeological complex at 3,970 meters above sea level.
We will walk to Yanacocha and pass by the cloud forest to reach the beautiful archaeological complex of Sayacmarca (3,624m). We will continue the route passing through an Inca tunnel until we reach the Phuyupatamarca archaeological complex, which means «city on the clouds», since it is at the highest point of the mountain.
We will continue the walk up the long descending stone steps until we reach Wiñaywayna, where there is an impressive Inca complex in which they were dedicated to agriculture, where we will camp for the night.

Day 12: Wiñaywayna – Machu Picchu – Cusco
Distance: 6 km, duration: 3 hours

We will get up early to walk an hour along a cobbled road built by the Incas that connects directly with Machu Picchu. We will access the site through the Puerta del Sol, known as Inti Punku, and we will experience one of the most magical moments of the tour: watching the sunrise over the sanctuary of Machu Picchu.
Later, we will do a two-hour tour with an expert guide who will explain all the details of this incredible place. Finally, we will have free time to enjoy ourselves and we can visit places such as the Temple of the Moon or the impressive Inca Bridge.
Around 1:00 pm we will take the bus to Aguas Calientes, where we will eat and then take the train back to the city of Cuzco.

INCA TRAIL INCLUDED:

Pick up from your hotel at the beginning of each tour.
Private bus for all routes.
Entrance fees to the Classic Inca Trail and Machu Picchu.
Professional English-speaking guide (two guides for groups of more than 9 people).
2 person tents with capacity for 3 people, for more space for your backpacks
Double thickness foam mattress.
Chef and kitchen equipment.
Meals on the Inca Trail: 3 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners.
Porters (to carry tents, food and kitchen equipment).
Dining tent with camping tables and chairs.
Kitchen tent.
First aid kit that includes an emergency oxygen bottle.
Train ticket from Aguas Calientes Machu Picchu – Ollantaytambo – Cusco.
All transfers, tours and excursions specified in the itinerary.

INCA TRAIL NOT INCLUDED:

Breakfast the first morning: some hotels offer an early morning breakfast service.
Lunch at a restaurant in Aguas Calientes on day 4 of the trek.
Extra carrier to carry your things. (US $ 140.00).
Entrance to the hot springs of Aguas Calientes US $ 3.50.
Sleeping bags can be rented from our office for US $ 16 for the 4-day trek.
Tips for the guide, cook and porters.
International air tickets and associated taxes.
Domestic flights.
Meals not specified in the itinerary.
Personal expenses.
Travel insurance

What do you need to bring?
Backpack.
Sleeping bag (it can be hired in our office for US $ 16 for the 4-day trek).
Rain jacket or poncho (ponchos can be purchased in Cusco for a few dollars).
Comfortable shoes.
A complete change of clothes.
Sweater.
Bottle of water and purification tablets.
Flashlight and batteries.
Hat or cap to protect you from the sun.
Sunblock (sun protection cream).
Insect repellent.
Toiletries, towel and toilet paper.
Selection of small snacks, chocolate, nuts, cookies, etc.
Camera, film galore, and spare batteries.
Swimsuit (if you plan to visit the hot springs of Aguas Calientes after the hike, the entrance is not included in the price).
You must also bring your original passport on the way and your student ISIC card (if claiming a student discount).

Day 13 CUSCO – PUNO TITICACA LAKE

06:00 Hr. Breakfast.
06:30 Hr. transfer to the bus station so you can take the ride to Puno Lake Titicaca.
07:00 Hr. Depart Puno Titicaca lake on guided bus to Cusco, visiting on the route picturesque towns and archeological sites such as Andahuaylillas, Raqchi, Sicuani, La Raya and Pukara.
13:00 Hr. Buffet Lunch included.
17:00 Hr. Afternoon arrival in Puno Lake Titicaca, reception and transfer to your accommodation.

Day 14 UROS AND TAQUILE ISLANDS Early Breakfast.

06:45 Hr. You will be picked up from your hotel and transfer to the port to visit Lake Titicaca. After 2 hour motorboat ride, you will arrive at the Uros island in the Titikaka lake. Fishermen and hunters inhabit the floating islands of the Uros. The residents of the Uros use the cattail, a type of rush, which grows in the lake, to create the conditions that ensure the islands stay afloat. The dense roots that the plants develop support the island. The roofs are waterproof and the houses are extremely humid because of the surrounding water. At present, they speak Quechua and Aymara.
13:00 Hr. We will visit the Taquile island, where we will have lunch in the cooperative restaurant. There is also a cooperative shop on the plaza that sells exceptional wool goods which are of very fine quality and somewhat expensive. Taquile Island is famous for its craft production, particularly for its beautiful textiles. The island is narrow at about 1 Km. wide and 6 to 7 Km. long. The visit could be exhausting because of the 533 steps on the stone stairway to climb to get to the village and because of the altitude (13,000 ft above sea level). On Taquile there are numerous pre-Inca and Inca ruins as well as Inca terracing.
17:00 Hr. We will return in Puno.
Transfer to your hotel.

Day 15 PUNO TITICACA LAKE – LIMA
Breakfast, morning at leasure in Puno for you and in the afternoon transfer the airport where we’ll take the flight back to Lima (AIRFARE INCLUDED). END OUR SERVICES.

Package Includes:

• Round-trip Lima arrival and departure airport transfers
• Four hours Lima city tour
• Two nights accommodation in Lima Hotel. Hotel varies by option selected
• Executive Bus from Lima to Nazca
• Motor boat excursion to the Ballestas island
• Thirty five minutes over flight to the Nazca Lines
• One night accommodation in Nazca Hotel
• Executive Bus from Nazca to Lima
• One night accommodation in Lima Hotel
• Domestic Flights Lima – Cusco
• Round-trip Cusco arrival and departure airport transfers
• Four hours Cusco City tour and Archaeological Parks
• Ten hours Sacred Valley tour
• Full day Rainbow Mountain Trek
• Full day Humantay Trek
• Four days Inca Trail trek to Machu Picchu.
• Four days Expert Mountain guide to inca trail to Machu picchu.
• Three nights in camps tent
• Train ticket from Machu picchu to Cusco.
• Five nights accommodation in Cusco. Hotel varies by option selected
• Guided bus to Puno. Visiting on the route important archaeological and cultural sites
• Motor boat towards the Uros Floating and Taquile Islands
• Two nights accommodation in Puno Hotel
• Domestic Flights Puno (Juliaca) – Lima
• FARUEL TRAVEL Representatives in Lima, Paracas, Nazca, Cusco – Machu picchu and Puno – Lake Titicaca
• Group experience.
• All transfers, tours and excursions specified on the itinerary

Package Excludes:

• International air tickets and associated taxes
• Meals not specified on the itinerary
• Personal expenses such as telephone bills, laundry expenses, beverages, etc
• Insurance against theft, loss, illness and/or