Erik's Adventures, L.L.C.
Singles Tour and Trip to Peru Machu Picchu -
Inca Trail Hike
October 24th- November 1st, 2008
Inca Trail Hike
October 24th- November 1st, 2008
Day 1 Thursday Oct 23rd- Depart the USA and arrive in Miami to catch a late night flight from Miami to Lima. Overnight flight. Arrive in Lima and connect on Lan Peru domestic flight to Cusco.
LP 511 24 OCT SA MIA-LIM 135A - 605A (group air)
Day 2 Fri Oct 24th . CUSCO: Morning arrival in Cusco (about 9 am) We will be met by a staff member and transferred to the Hotel Cusco Plaza to taste a Coca tea (Andean leaf) while you are informed and given some tips about Cusco of what to do or where to go on your free time. Check in and unwind from the flight. In the afternoon your tour guide meets you at your hotel and takes you on a sightseeing tour of the town taking in the colonial churches and visiting Inca ruins outside the city; Sacsayhuaman (temple of the Lightning), Qenqo (ceremonial place, Pucapucara (Inca Fortress) and Tambomachay (Temple of the water). Lunch and Dinner on your own. Hotel Cusco Plaza or similar
Day 3 Saturday Oct 25th CUSCO: Breakfast is included. Free day in Cusco to partake in one of the numerous adventure tours at additional cost (horseback riding, white water rafting, mountain biking) or just take a free day to explore on your own (ideas include catching a soccer match or shopping for crafts)
Lunch and Dinner on your own arrangements. Free evening. Hotel Cusco Plaza or similar
Day 4 Sunday Oct 26th CUSCO - CALCA - AGUAS TERMALES LARES - HUACAWASI Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner is included
We leave from Cusco early in the morning by bus and travel through the Sacred Valley. About 1 hour to reach Pisac (3,350 mts) where we will proceed on directly to the ruins before returning for a short stop at Pisac and its famous market. We will then continue on to Lares (3,250 mts) Optional Hot Springs and enjoy some time soaking in the medicinal hot springs, after lunch we have four hours of trekking to our campsite above Huacawasi (3,850 mts) L, D
Day 5- Monday OCT 27th HUACAWASI - EPSAYCOCHA Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner is included
After continuing up through the valley, we arrive to the community of Huacawasi. People here produce some of the finest weavings in Peru. Passing this community we begin climbing up to Condor Pass, the second of the trip at 4300m. From here, we catch a stunning view of the renowned Mount Veronica (5750m.) Descending gently for about one hour, we come to the beautiful Epsaycocha Lake, and our last campsite. B,L,D
Day 6- Tuesday OCT 28th EPSAYCOCHA - HUILLOQ - PUMAMARKA - OLLANTAYTAMBO - AGUAS CALIENTES: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner is included
Today our trail leads downhill to an overlook facing a wide valley. Descending into the valley, we eventually arrive to the administrative Pumamarka Inca site and enjoy our guided tour. Lunch.
We continue the hike for an hour and half to arrive Ollantaytambo. This Inca fortress is situated in a fertile river valley and sheltered by mammoth mountains, this ancient Inca village is considered one of the most important living museums in the world. This is a perfect place to appreciate the vast archaeological remains and a wide variety of flowers and birds species. We take the afternoon train from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes and spend the night there in a comfortable hotel. Reunite with the non-trek group this evening.
Day 7- Wed OCT 29th MACHU PICCHU - CUSCO: Breakfast is included
At 5:30 am early morning bus up to Machu Picchu . There should be 6 to 7 hours available to spend in this unique archaeological site, allowing ample opportunities to explore on your own. Those not yet tired of heights might like to climb Huaynapicchu for an unparalleled view of the lost city of the Incas. Bus back to Aguas Calientes included. Afternoon train returns to Cusco. Optional visit to Aguas Calientes Hot springs (extra charge 2$ per person) before the train ride back to Cusco at around 4:30 pm. Transfer to hotel. B. Lunch and Dinner on own arrangements. Hotel Cusco Plaza or similar
Day 8- Thurs OCT 30th CUSCO: Breakfast is included. Free day to do another adventure activity or just relax and shopping and exciting nightlife of Cusco. Lunch and Dinner on own arrangements. Hotel Cusco Plaza or similar
Day 9- Fri OCT 31st LIMA: Breakfast Included. Morning at leisure. Lunch on your own. Late morning fly back to Lima. When you arrive at the Airport in Lima you will come out to arrivals, there will be a staff member there to meet you with a sign with your names on it. Transfer to hotel. Optional tour- Visit Colonial Lima and the Catacombs. Farewell dinner in Lima. Hotel Manhattan Inn or similar .
Day 10 Sat Nov 1st- LIMA: Breakfast Included. Transfer to airport for morning flight back home LP 510 1 NOV LIM-MIA 1040A - 525P (group air)
Singles Travel Group to Peru with Trek included
SPECIAL NOTES ON OUR SINGLES TRIPS TO PERU- 2008
INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE: -Domestic flights within Peru (Lima /Cusco and Cusco / Lima) -Airport transfers on arrival and departure in every destination -01 nights hotel in Lima and 04 nights hotel in Cusco (On a twin sharing basis- Two people per room). -Professional local tour guides while on the tours and trek. -Hotels include: Buffet breakfast and taxes. -Excursion in Cusco and nearby sites. -U.S. Based Travel Director to accompany the group for the duration of the Trip
INCLUDED ON THE INCA TRAIL TO MACCHU PICCHU TREK: - Private Bus from Cusco to Km 82 (starting point for the trek) we pick you up from your hotel. - Professional/Licensed English Speaking guide (head guide) - Second assistant guide. - Entrance to the park and to Machu Picchu ($ 74.00) - Cook + assistant - Meals while in the tour (3 breakfast, 3 lunch, 3 dinners, tea time every afternoon and wake up tea every morning at your tents). - Equipment: Two-person tent (4 season tent), brands we use REI and the Mountain HARDWEAR. - Tent for kitchen, tent for dinning, thick mattresses, ride rest, camping stools, camping table, cooking gear. - Porter for carrying the equipment and food. (Clients carry their personal baggage) - Economic Tourist Train return from Aguas Calientes / Cusco with seats reserved. - Bus from Machu Picchu down to Aguas Calientes (25’) - Transfer from the train station in Cusco to hotel. - Treated water while on the hike. - First- Aid Kit, Oxygen.
TOUR DOESN'T INCLUDE: - International Flight from The U.S.A. to Lima (RT). - Visitors pass for all Cusco sites $ 28.00 (if student the price is 50% less. - Extra porter to carry their personal baggage ONLY IF NEEDED (add $ 75.00 for the whole trip, they can share between 2 persons) - Airport domestic departure tax ($ 5.00 each way) - International departure tax ($ 28.00) - Sleeping bag (for rental $20.00 for duration of hike) OR BRING YOUR OWN - Tips and Gratuities - Extra personal expenses (i.e. Laundry, Telephone calls, Alcoholic Beverages etc) - Meals not mentioned on the program. - Applicable Visa fees if any
What We Recommend That You Bring: - Insect repellent - Rain jacket - Small flashlight - small sewing kit - Toiletries - Hat - Sleeping bag (or you may rent on from us in Cusco) - Sunscreen - Backpack or Hiking Pack for the Trek to carry all your items - Toilet Paper - Water bottle or non-disposable canteen such as a Nalgene type - Extra cash in soles and/or U.S. dollars, NO ATM’s on the trail or in Aguas Calientes town.
Clothing Items: - Light pullover or sweatshirt - Warm clothes- sweater or polar jacket and/or polar fleece - 4 shirts, 4 t-shirts - 2 pairs of shorts / skirts - 3 pairs of long pants - Underwear and sleepwear - Thongs or flip-flops - Good walking shoes or hiking shoes - Towel and swim wear - Thermal underwear. - Rain gear (poncho, jacket, and pants)
MEETING BEFORE THE TREK: There is a meeting prior to the departure day to the Inca Trail Trek (IN CUSCO) with Your local guide and with all the members of the group where you will be informed with all the necessary information and recommendations regarding this trek.
MEALS: We provide all meals during the Trek. Meals consist of a buffet selection of soup or appetizers, main course, dessert, and coffee or tea. All fresh fruits and salads are thoroughly cleaned with disinfected water prior to serving. We also provide at all times unlimited amounts of boiled and afterwards cooled drinking water. A sample of the MENU while on the trail. Breakfast: oats, milk, coffee, bread, scrambled eggs, pancakes, yogurt, fruits, tea, chocolate, coffee, coca tea, orange juice. Lunch: fresh vegetables soups, mais cream, escabeche (Peruvian styled marinated vegetables with chicken), fruit salads, hot drinks Dinner: Chicken soup, vegetables soups, saltado de lomo (chopped meat with french fried and tomato sauce, estofado de pollo (chicken stew), pasta with tomato sauce.
TIPPING: Guiding and staff (porters, cooks) is acceptable at your discretion when you feel they have gone beyond their normal job requirements and should be compensated by you for it.
TRAVEL BAGGAGE: The Hotel in Cusco has a storage room where you can leave the travel luggage (extras things you wont need on the trail, in order to lighten your bag up some) when going on the Inca Trail and there is no fee for it, Otherwise you can also leave your things at our office in Cusco.
Climate: Cuzco’s climate is divided into two differentiated seasons: the rainy season, from November to April (the heaviest rainfalls occurring usually between January - March); and the dry season, from May to October. The dry season is colder, and the temperatures can drop to 32ºF at night along the Inca Trail. Temperatures range from 59-68ºF during the day (if it’s sunny), to 41-50ºF during the day (if not sunny) and 32-41ºF at night at the first 2 campsites. At Wiñaywayna and Machu Picchu, at lower altitude, temperatures are usually warmer though warm clothes are still recommended at night.
Departure Dates for Inca Trail Treks are regulated by the Government of Peru and subject to change Departure and arrival times are approximated. Campsites are subject to change according to the designation of the governmental institution regulating the use of any Inca Trail, as well as to our guide's criteria. Difficulty degree of this hike: challenging
Important International Flight info:
The group international airfare we are offering that can be purchased is as follows:
Departure from USA- Lan Peru (one world alliance partner of American Airlines) Flight # 511 Date: 24 OCT MIA-LIM Departs Miami at 135am - Arrives 605 am in Lima
Departure from Peru- Lan Peru Flight # 510 Departs 1 NOV LIM-MIA Departs Lima at 1040 am - Arrives in Miami at 525pm
You would book you own flight to and from your home city to Miami in order to connect with the above flight. Getting to Miami later in the evening of Oct. 23rd and leaving Miami mid evening of Nov 1st. It is recommended to allow 4 hours time to make your connection in case of possible delays.
Note For self bookers who do not use the group air option:
Please book to arrive in Lima from your home city on October 24th by no later than 10am in morning or earlier(anytime on the afternoon or evening of the 23rd for arrival is fine also)
Please book your departure flight from Lima to your home city on the 1st of November anytime during the day or evening
INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE: -Domestic flights within Peru (Lima /Cusco and Cusco / Lima) -Airport transfers on arrival and departure in every destination -01 nights hotel in Lima and 04 nights hotel in Cusco (On a twin sharing basis- Two people per room). -Professional local tour guides while on the tours and trek. -Hotels include: Buffet breakfast and taxes. -Excursion in Cusco and nearby sites. -U.S. Based Travel Director to accompany the group for the duration of the Trip
INCLUDED ON THE INCA TRAIL TO MACCHU PICCHU TREK: - Private Bus from Cusco to Km 82 (starting point for the trek) we pick you up from your hotel. - Professional/Licensed English Speaking guide (head guide) - Second assistant guide. - Entrance to the park and to Machu Picchu ($ 74.00) - Cook + assistant - Meals while in the tour (3 breakfast, 3 lunch, 3 dinners, tea time every afternoon and wake up tea every morning at your tents). - Equipment: Two-person tent (4 season tent), brands we use REI and the Mountain HARDWEAR. - Tent for kitchen, tent for dinning, thick mattresses, ride rest, camping stools, camping table, cooking gear. - Porter for carrying the equipment and food. (Clients carry their personal baggage) - Economic Tourist Train return from Aguas Calientes / Cusco with seats reserved. - Bus from Machu Picchu down to Aguas Calientes (25’) - Transfer from the train station in Cusco to hotel. - Treated water while on the hike. - First- Aid Kit, Oxygen.
TOUR DOESN'T INCLUDE: - International Flight from The U.S.A. to Lima (RT). - Visitors pass for all Cusco sites $ 28.00 (if student the price is 50% less. - Extra porter to carry their personal baggage ONLY IF NEEDED (add $ 75.00 for the whole trip, they can share between 2 persons) - Airport domestic departure tax ($ 5.00 each way) - International departure tax ($ 28.00) - Sleeping bag (for rental $20.00 for duration of hike) OR BRING YOUR OWN - Tips and Gratuities - Extra personal expenses (i.e. Laundry, Telephone calls, Alcoholic Beverages etc) - Meals not mentioned on the program. - Applicable Visa fees if any
What We Recommend That You Bring: - Insect repellent - Rain jacket - Small flashlight - small sewing kit - Toiletries - Hat - Sleeping bag (or you may rent on from us in Cusco) - Sunscreen - Backpack or Hiking Pack for the Trek to carry all your items - Toilet Paper - Water bottle or non-disposable canteen such as a Nalgene type - Extra cash in soles and/or U.S. dollars, NO ATM’s on the trail or in Aguas Calientes town.
Clothing Items: - Light pullover or sweatshirt - Warm clothes- sweater or polar jacket and/or polar fleece - 4 shirts, 4 t-shirts - 2 pairs of shorts / skirts - 3 pairs of long pants - Underwear and sleepwear - Thongs or flip-flops - Good walking shoes or hiking shoes - Towel and swim wear - Thermal underwear. - Rain gear (poncho, jacket, and pants)
MEETING BEFORE THE TREK: There is a meeting prior to the departure day to the Inca Trail Trek (IN CUSCO) with Your local guide and with all the members of the group where you will be informed with all the necessary information and recommendations regarding this trek.
MEALS: We provide all meals during the Trek. Meals consist of a buffet selection of soup or appetizers, main course, dessert, and coffee or tea. All fresh fruits and salads are thoroughly cleaned with disinfected water prior to serving. We also provide at all times unlimited amounts of boiled and afterwards cooled drinking water. A sample of the MENU while on the trail. Breakfast: oats, milk, coffee, bread, scrambled eggs, pancakes, yogurt, fruits, tea, chocolate, coffee, coca tea, orange juice. Lunch: fresh vegetables soups, mais cream, escabeche (Peruvian styled marinated vegetables with chicken), fruit salads, hot drinks Dinner: Chicken soup, vegetables soups, saltado de lomo (chopped meat with french fried and tomato sauce, estofado de pollo (chicken stew), pasta with tomato sauce.
TIPPING: Guiding and staff (porters, cooks) is acceptable at your discretion when you feel they have gone beyond their normal job requirements and should be compensated by you for it.
TRAVEL BAGGAGE: The Hotel in Cusco has a storage room where you can leave the travel luggage (extras things you wont need on the trail, in order to lighten your bag up some) when going on the Inca Trail and there is no fee for it, Otherwise you can also leave your things at our office in Cusco.
Climate: Cuzco’s climate is divided into two differentiated seasons: the rainy season, from November to April (the heaviest rainfalls occurring usually between January - March); and the dry season, from May to October. The dry season is colder, and the temperatures can drop to 32ºF at night along the Inca Trail. Temperatures range from 59-68ºF during the day (if it’s sunny), to 41-50ºF during the day (if not sunny) and 32-41ºF at night at the first 2 campsites. At Wiñaywayna and Machu Picchu, at lower altitude, temperatures are usually warmer though warm clothes are still recommended at night.
Departure Dates for Inca Trail Treks are regulated by the Government of Peru and subject to change Departure and arrival times are approximated. Campsites are subject to change according to the designation of the governmental institution regulating the use of any Inca Trail, as well as to our guide's criteria. Difficulty degree of this hike: challenging
Important International Flight info:
The group international airfare we are offering that can be purchased is as follows:
Departure from USA- Lan Peru (one world alliance partner of American Airlines) Flight # 511 Date: 24 OCT MIA-LIM Departs Miami at 135am - Arrives 605 am in Lima
Departure from Peru- Lan Peru Flight # 510 Departs 1 NOV LIM-MIA Departs Lima at 1040 am - Arrives in Miami at 525pm
You would book you own flight to and from your home city to Miami in order to connect with the above flight. Getting to Miami later in the evening of Oct. 23rd and leaving Miami mid evening of Nov 1st. It is recommended to allow 4 hours time to make your connection in case of possible delays.
Note For self bookers who do not use the group air option:
Please book to arrive in Lima from your home city on October 24th by no later than 10am in morning or earlier(anytime on the afternoon or evening of the 23rd for arrival is fine also)
Please book your departure flight from Lima to your home city on the 1st of November anytime during the day or evening
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Erik's Adventures LLC is a registered tour operator and will work with individuals, group clients, and also with travel agents
Costs:
Land package only on both the trek and non- trek trips (see non-trek itinerary at bottom of page): $1725 (sharing room)
Single room rate: Add $299 for the trekking trip and $425 for the non-trekking trip
Current special (for a limited time only) including land package, round trip group air from Miami and domestic flights within Peru: $2,479
Land package only on both the trek and non- trek trips (see non-trek itinerary at bottom of page): $1725 (sharing room)
Single room rate: Add $299 for the trekking trip and $425 for the non-trekking trip
Current special (for a limited time only) including land package, round trip group air from Miami and domestic flights within Peru: $2,479
Singles Trip to Peru without the Trek
Day 1 Thursday Oct 23rd- Depart the USA and arrive in Miami to catch a late night flight from Miami to Lima. Overnight flight. Arrive in Lima and connect on Lan Peru domestic flight to Cusco.
LP 511 24 OCT SA MIA-LIM 135A - 605A (group air)
Day 2 Fri Oct 24th . CUSCO: Morning arrival in Cusco (about 9 am) We will be met by a staff member and transferred to the Hotel Cusco Plaza to taste a Coca tea (Andean leaf) while you are informed and given some tips about Cusco of what to do or where to go on your free time. Check in and unwind from the flight. In the afternoon your tour guide meets you at your hotel and takes you on a sightseeing tour of the town taking in the colonial churches and visiting Inca ruins outside the city; Sacsayhuaman (temple of the Lightning), Qenqo (ceremonial place, Pucapucara (Inca Fortress) and Tambomachay (Temple of the water). Lunch and Dinner on your own. Hotel Cusco Plaza or similar
Day 3 Saturday Oct 25th- CUSCO: Breakfast is included. Free day in Cusco to partake in one of the numerous adventure tours at additional cost (horseback riding, white water rafting, mountain biking) or just take a free day to explore on your own (ideas include catching a soccer match or shopping for crafts)
Lunch and Dinner on your own arrangements. Free evening. Hotel Cusco Plaza or similar
Day 4 Sunday Oct 26th- PISAC RUINS AND MARKET: Breakfast is included
At 9:00 am This excursion takes you through the Urubamba Valley to the colorful Indian Market of Pisac where natives from the region of Cusco come to trade their products to then visit this magnificent site above this town from where you have a great view of this valley. Also visit a Llama farm and learn about these unique animals as well as traditional weaving techniques of Peru. Overnight in Urubamba. Lunch and dinner on own Hotel la Recoleta or similar.
Day 5 Monday Oct 27th MORAY AND SALT MINES - Breakfast is included OLLANTAYTAMBO.
At 9:00 am Moray is located one hour aprox from Urubamba Cusco City, and provides one of the most spectacular views of the Urubamba Mountain Range. It is also the location of some dramatic conical depressions formed by a unique form of Inca Terraces. This site is thought to have been an experimental natural greenhouse to grow an extraordinary variety of tropical crops beyond their normal altitude. We do small hike down the Salt mines and we will visit the local salt co-operative, which extracts the mineral by evaporation from a natural spring, thereby demonstrating that early Andean civilizations were not necessarily dependent upon coastal trade for this important mineral. Reaching the valley of Urubamba our Van meets us to take us to Ollantaytambo tour guided of this site.
Lunch and Dinner on Own. Overnight at Ollantaytambo Hotel or similar
Day 6 Tuesday Oct 28th- AGUAS CALIENTES: Breakfast is included
At 9:05 Morning train to Aguas Calientes arriving in Aguas Calientes at 10:30 am. Afternoon on your own to explore the Machu Picchu Museum near Aguas Calientes, day hikes available (such as the jungle ladders), markets and shopping, or just relax at the hot springs. That evening reunite with the trekking group. Lunch and dinner on own Overnight Hotel Intipunku (or similar)
Day 7 Wed Oct 29th MACHU PICCHU - CUSCO: Breakfast is included
At 5:30 am early morning bus up to Machu Picchu. There should be 6 to 7 hours available to spend in this unique archaeological site, allowing ample opportunities to explore on your own. Those not yet tired of heights might like to climb Huaynapicchu for an unparalleled view of the lost city of the Incas. Bus back to Aguas Calientes included. Afternoon train returns to Cusco. Optional visit to Aguas Calientes Hot springs (extra charge 2$ per person) before the train ride back to Cusco at around 4:30 pm arrive 9pm. Transfer to hotel. Lunch and Dinner on own arrangements. Hotel Cusco Plaza or similar
Day 8 June 20th- CUSCO: Breakfast is included. Free day to do another adventure activity or just relax, go shopping, and check out exciting nightlife of Cusco. Lunch and Dinner on own arrangements. Hotel Cusco Plaza or similar
Day 9 June 21st- LIMA: Breakfast Included. Morning at leisure. Lunch on your own. Late morning fly back to Lima. When you arrive at the Airport in Lima you will come out to arrivals, there will be a staff member there to meet you with a sign with your names on it. Transfer to hotel. Optional tour- Visit Colonial Lima and the Catacombs. Farewell dinner in Lima. Hotel Manhattan Inn or similar.
Day 10 June 22nd- LIMA:. Breakfast Included. Transfer to airport for morning flight back home
LP 510 1 NOV LIM-MIA 1040A - 525P (group
Day 1 Thursday Oct 23rd- Depart the USA and arrive in Miami to catch a late night flight from Miami to Lima. Overnight flight. Arrive in Lima and connect on Lan Peru domestic flight to Cusco.
LP 511 24 OCT SA MIA-LIM 135A - 605A (group air)
Day 2 Fri Oct 24th . CUSCO: Morning arrival in Cusco (about 9 am) We will be met by a staff member and transferred to the Hotel Cusco Plaza to taste a Coca tea (Andean leaf) while you are informed and given some tips about Cusco of what to do or where to go on your free time. Check in and unwind from the flight. In the afternoon your tour guide meets you at your hotel and takes you on a sightseeing tour of the town taking in the colonial churches and visiting Inca ruins outside the city; Sacsayhuaman (temple of the Lightning), Qenqo (ceremonial place, Pucapucara (Inca Fortress) and Tambomachay (Temple of the water). Lunch and Dinner on your own. Hotel Cusco Plaza or similar
Day 3 Saturday Oct 25th- CUSCO: Breakfast is included. Free day in Cusco to partake in one of the numerous adventure tours at additional cost (horseback riding, white water rafting, mountain biking) or just take a free day to explore on your own (ideas include catching a soccer match or shopping for crafts)
Lunch and Dinner on your own arrangements. Free evening. Hotel Cusco Plaza or similar
Day 4 Sunday Oct 26th- PISAC RUINS AND MARKET: Breakfast is included
At 9:00 am This excursion takes you through the Urubamba Valley to the colorful Indian Market of Pisac where natives from the region of Cusco come to trade their products to then visit this magnificent site above this town from where you have a great view of this valley. Also visit a Llama farm and learn about these unique animals as well as traditional weaving techniques of Peru. Overnight in Urubamba. Lunch and dinner on own Hotel la Recoleta or similar.
Day 5 Monday Oct 27th MORAY AND SALT MINES - Breakfast is included OLLANTAYTAMBO.
At 9:00 am Moray is located one hour aprox from Urubamba Cusco City, and provides one of the most spectacular views of the Urubamba Mountain Range. It is also the location of some dramatic conical depressions formed by a unique form of Inca Terraces. This site is thought to have been an experimental natural greenhouse to grow an extraordinary variety of tropical crops beyond their normal altitude. We do small hike down the Salt mines and we will visit the local salt co-operative, which extracts the mineral by evaporation from a natural spring, thereby demonstrating that early Andean civilizations were not necessarily dependent upon coastal trade for this important mineral. Reaching the valley of Urubamba our Van meets us to take us to Ollantaytambo tour guided of this site.
Lunch and Dinner on Own. Overnight at Ollantaytambo Hotel or similar
Day 6 Tuesday Oct 28th- AGUAS CALIENTES: Breakfast is included
At 9:05 Morning train to Aguas Calientes arriving in Aguas Calientes at 10:30 am. Afternoon on your own to explore the Machu Picchu Museum near Aguas Calientes, day hikes available (such as the jungle ladders), markets and shopping, or just relax at the hot springs. That evening reunite with the trekking group. Lunch and dinner on own Overnight Hotel Intipunku (or similar)
Day 7 Wed Oct 29th MACHU PICCHU - CUSCO: Breakfast is included
At 5:30 am early morning bus up to Machu Picchu. There should be 6 to 7 hours available to spend in this unique archaeological site, allowing ample opportunities to explore on your own. Those not yet tired of heights might like to climb Huaynapicchu for an unparalleled view of the lost city of the Incas. Bus back to Aguas Calientes included. Afternoon train returns to Cusco. Optional visit to Aguas Calientes Hot springs (extra charge 2$ per person) before the train ride back to Cusco at around 4:30 pm arrive 9pm. Transfer to hotel. Lunch and Dinner on own arrangements. Hotel Cusco Plaza or similar
Day 8 June 20th- CUSCO: Breakfast is included. Free day to do another adventure activity or just relax, go shopping, and check out exciting nightlife of Cusco. Lunch and Dinner on own arrangements. Hotel Cusco Plaza or similar
Day 9 June 21st- LIMA: Breakfast Included. Morning at leisure. Lunch on your own. Late morning fly back to Lima. When you arrive at the Airport in Lima you will come out to arrivals, there will be a staff member there to meet you with a sign with your names on it. Transfer to hotel. Optional tour- Visit Colonial Lima and the Catacombs. Farewell dinner in Lima. Hotel Manhattan Inn or similar.
Day 10 June 22nd- LIMA:. Breakfast Included. Transfer to airport for morning flight back home
LP 510 1 NOV LIM-MIA 1040A - 525P (group
Trip overview: This multi-sport trip to Peru offers a wide range of different adventure activities as well as cultural tours and archeology of the Inca Empire. It includes visits to Lima, Cusco, and Machu Picchu, as well as famous locations in the famous Sacred Valley of the Incas. Among other activities- You will have a chance to interact with locals, try local cuisine, explore ancient ruins, learn the history of this unique area, go on a multi day trekking adventure that is fully outfitted, pursue outdoor activities, see glaciers, jungles and other fantastic scenery in the Andes mountains, sample the fun nightlife, and visit local markets. This is a fully guided tour and our guides will take you to the famous sites of Peru as well as off the beaten path destinations.
New for 2008- We will be offering a non trekking alternative trip side by side with the hiking trip. So, if camping and harder hiking is not your thing, this would be prefect for you. Please ask us ( call us at 312- 925-0287) about this option if you would like to go to Peru but not do a camping trip! See bottom of this page!
For a limited time only- Take advantage of an international air package currently being offered
(see costs section below)
(see costs section below)
Please note that the single supplement rate for this trip is $425 extra