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Day 1: Lima
Welcome to Peru. You can arrive any time today. We will transfer you to your hotel. Overnight - Lima.
Day 2: Cuzco
Early morning transfer to the airport for your flight to Cuzco and onward transfer to your hotel. Remainder of the day is free to accLimatise and investigate. As well as the spectacular Plaza des Armas surrounded by café’s, bars and restaurants, there are also many interesting museums to explore. Don some comfy shoes and arm yourself with a map, and discover! Overnight - Cuzco.
Day 3: Sacred Valley
Today, we explore the beautiful Rio Urubamba valley – the Sacred Valley and the impressive remains of Pisac and Ollantaytambo, which are a fitting preview of Machu Picchu. |
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Ollantaytambo, in particular, is known as the best surviving example of Inca urban planning and engineering. Overnight – Ollantaytambo.
Days 4 - 6: Inca Trail
Depart Ollantaytambo for km82 and the beginning of the Inca Trail. At 42 kilometres long and reaching an elevation of 4200m, this trek is physically challenging, however ultimately rewarding. This ancient route will come alive as you proceed along its cobblestoned route, at times pausing, as your guide explains the Inca ruins which line the trail. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and overnight (3) – Inca Trail.
Day 7: Machu Picchu
Waking prior to dawn, we climb the steps to the Sun Gate, reaching the ruins at sunrise, before our tour of this amazing site. This afternoon we take the train back to Cuzco. Overnight - Cuzco.
Day 8: Cuzco
Tour ends after breakfast and the remainder of the day is free for you to explore Cuzco independently, souvenir shop of simply relax. Depart Cuzco.
| Alternatives to trekking the Inca Trail |
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 If you have always dreamed of trekking the Inca Trail be warned – the numbers are strictly controlled and the trail is periodically closed due to maintenance and/or inclement weather. So please book early!
If the Inca Trail is unavailable we will offer the Lares Trek as an alternative. With its breathtaking passes, glacial lakes and hot springs, this less crowded option, which also ends with a full day’s visit to Machu Picchu, is thought to be more spectacular and has more to offer than the Inca Trail (includes 2 nights camping, 1 night hotel – Aguas Calientes & comprehensive tour of Machu Picchu).
If you’re not one of these people and would rather set your weary head upon a comfy pillow than spend 2-3 days hiking either Trail, then why not spend those days in the relative comfort of your Cuzco Hotel? On the day before the group reaches Machu Picchu, you will travel by train to Aguas Calientes and overnight. The next morning we take the bus to the Machu Picchu entrance and rendezvous with the hikers at the ruins (includes 2 nights Cuzco, 1 night Aguas Calientes & comprehensive tour of Machu Picchu).
Please specify either preference when making your reservation. |
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