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Trail of
the Incas
- 10 Days/ 9
Nights
Hike and Camp
Visit the fabulous Citadel of Machu Picchu, in a
different way by trekking and camping for four nights on one of the most popular
trail in the world, the Inca trail, the steps to Machu Picchu! This incredible
program combines archeological heritage with impressive mountain scenery,
beautiful forests and rich biodiversity. You'll uncover the mysteries of this
ancient city, and learn about the sophisticated culture that created it. The
trek's difficulty level: Moderate. City tours of Lima with Larco Herrera Museum,
Pisac Market & Ollantaytambo tours are also covered in this great program!
Trail of the Incas
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10
Days/ 9 Nights
Day 01
Arrive in
Lima, transfer to selected hotel.
Day 02
Flight to
Cuzco. Afternoon City and nearby ruins tour: amazing colonial city built on the
foundations of the Inca palaces, Koricancha or Temple of the Sun, Plaza de Armas
and the Cathedral, Inca fortress of Sacsayhuaman, temple of Kenko and
Tambomachay, known as the "Baths of the Inca". (B)
Day 03
Full Day
Pisac Market and Ollantaytambo Inca fortress tour. Lunch included. (BL)
Day 04
Transfer to our trailhead at
Piscacucho, on the Vilcanota River to start the hike. Explore the enormous Inca
ruins of Llactapata, continue up a side valley of the Cusichaca River to camp
near the hamlet of Huayllabamba. (BLD)
Day 05
Steep climb
through fields and forest, then emerge above the treeline and reach
Warmiwañusqa Pass (13,776’) with magnificent views to the Huaynay Range snow
peaks and distant Inca ruins. Overnight at camp. (BLD)
Day 06
Cross a
second pass (12,661’), and follow Inca highway down to the ridge-top ruins of
Sayaqmarka. Camp at the Wiñaywayna ruins. (BLD)
Day 07
Hike up to
Machu Picchu through the Gate of the Sun to observe the sunrise over the citadel
and tour of the ruins. Lunch included. Afternoon, return to Aguas Calientes and
overnight stay at hotel. (BLD)
Day 08
Free day to
explore the ruins. Return to Cuzco and overnight. (BL)
Day 09
Flight to
Lima. City tour of the modern and colonial areas of Lima well-known as the “City
of the Kings”. Overnight. (B)
Day 10
Morning at
leisure. Afternoon transfer to the airport for return flight to the U.S. (B)
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Dates & Rates From:
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Hotel
category:
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Single |
Double |
Triple |
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Tourist
Class |
$1,8999. |
$1,669. |
$1,657. |
(January-December, 08) |
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(June to July
and special holidays surcharge applies) |
Tour
Includes:
Round trip airfare Lima / Cuzco * 9 nights hotel/tent accommodations * all
taxes and service charges at hotels * daily breakfast * other meals as
specified * transfers throughout *
porter services during
trek *
Hotel upgrade and child rates
available upon request!
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