
Name of the Tour:
Machu Picchu Explorer
Description: In this tour you will discover all the secrets and mysteries of Cusco. Everything between its archaeological sites and its best handicraft markets will be discovered by you in this amazing trip. You will also have loads of adventure, you will hike the Inca trail to Machu Picchu and you can do rafting in the Urubamba river.
Destinations: Cusco, Inca Trail and Machu Picchu.
Duration: 9 days
Comments:
| Po Yan Chiu-Rourman (USA): "Thank you very much, we had a wonderful time in Peru. We will recommend you to our friends and relatives." | |
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Priya Jassal (USA):
"I
had a great trip. I wish I could have stayed longer in Peru. Thanks for
setting everything up for me. I would use Indiana Expedition again." |
Day |
Activities |
Accommodation |
| 01 | Arrival
to Lima: We will pick you up from the airport upon arrival and take you to the hotel in Lima. |
Lima |
| 02 | Flight
to Cusco: Transfer to the airport in Lima / Flight to Cusco / Transfer to the hotel in Cusco. You will have the afternoon free to rest and tour the city by yourself. |
Cusco |
| 03 |
Cusco
City Tour: In the afternoon (1:30 PM) you will visit the Cathedral. Then, you will tour the amazing Inca sites of Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo and Tambomachay. These archeological sites are the remains of the ancient capital of the Inca Empire. |
Cusco |
| 04 |
Inca
Trail: 1st day. From Piscacucho (a.k.a. "Km 82") to Wayllabamba (Distance: 9 Kms / 5.6 miles). A bus will pick you up from the hotel to take you to the beginning of the Inca Trail (2,720 mts / 9,000 ft); from there you will hike for 2 hours before lunch, and then 2 hours more to reach the campsite. You will see Llactapata ruins and camp at Wayllabamba (2,950 mts / 9,800 ft) with an amazing view of Veronica snow-capped mountain. |
Campsite |
| 05 |
Inca
Trail: 2nd day. From Wayllabamba to Pacaymayo (Distance: 12 Kms / 7.5 miles). This is the toughest day of the trek. After 4 hours hiking, you will reach the Warmiwanuska pass, the highest point of the trail (4,200 meters / 14,000 ft). After rest at the pass, you will descend to the Pacaymayo campsite (3,600 mts / 11,900 ft); there you will lunch and rest. |
Campsite |
| 06 |
Inca
Trail: 3rd day. From Pacaymayo to Winay Wayna (Distance: 16 Kms / 10 miles). This day is the nicest one, the hike starts with a climb to the Runkurakay pass (3,990 meters / 12,960 ft), from there the view of the mountains and the cloud-forest is quite impressive. After the pass, the path is mostly downhill and the sceneries change dramatically. Along the path it are 3 main Inca sites: Sayacmarca, Phuyupatamarca and Winay Wayna. You will camp in Winay Wayna campsite at 2,700 meters (8,900 ft). |
Campsite |
| 07 |
Inca
Trail: 4th day. From Winay Wayna to Machu Picchu (Distance: 5 Kms / 3.2 miles). You will wake up early in the morning (4:30 AM) to reach Inti Punku (Sun's Gate) before 6:30 AM to watch the first sun beams over Machu Picchu (2,400 mts / 7,900 ft). Once in there you will have a guided-tour for 2 hours; afterwards, you will have free time to explore by yourself. In the afternoon, you will take the train back to Cusco (4 PM). |
Cusco |
| 08 |
Free day in Cusco: You will have the day free to do some shopping and to enjoy this lovely city. OPTIONAL:
Rafting in the Urubamba river |
Cusco |
| 09 | Flight
to Lima: Transfer to the airport in Cusco / Flight to Lima. |
(not included) |
INCLUDES:
| Accommodation for 05 nights in nice hotels in Lima (1 night) and Cusco (4 nights). More information on the hotels included. | |
| Campsites along the Inca trail (3 nights). | |
| Camping gear (except sleeping bags and backpacks). | |
| Three meals per day during the Inca trail (3 days). | |
| Breakfasts at hotels. | |
| All transfers to airports and hotels. | |
| All transports to visit the places included in the tour. | |
| Entrance fees to the places included in the itinerary. | |
| Guided tours in English. |
PRICE: 820 US
dollars per person. Convert
to other currencies
Why is it cheaper
than other companies?
EXTRAS:
| Single Supplement (single rooms): 75 US dollars. | |
| Flights LIMA-CUSCO-LIMA: 300 US dollars (airports' taxes are not included). | |
| Personal porter to carry your backpack on the Inca trail: 100 US dollars. | |
| Rafting in the Urubamba river: 45 US dollars (it includes the complete gear and box lunch). | |
| Extra night in Lima: Single room US$55 / Double room US$60 (breakfast included) |
DATES:
You can book this trip for anytime (except
in February), just tell us when is the best time for you to start this tour.
PAYMENT:
To confirm your
booking you have to pre-pay 300 US dollars per person. The rest can be paid
upon arrival. For payments with Credit Cards (Visa, Mastercard or American Express)
we use a secure online platform. All payments using a credit card are subject
to a 6% fee. If you prefer you can also wire the money through your bank or
via Western Union.
Please, read our "Terms and Conditions" that apply to all our tours.
If you have any question, you can contact us through our email info@indiana-expedition.com
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