ROUTE OF THE INCAS, PERU

Prices in US dollars, per person, in double occupancy.

Included:

2 domestic flights and all transfers

Tourist train from Machu Picchu with entertainment.

4-star accommodations in Lima and Cusco with breakfast

Lima city tour - Colonial Lima, Modern Lima, Bohemian Lima

Tour from Cusco - Fortress of Sacsayhuaman, market of San Pedro, Incan temple and Cathedral

Tour to Sacred Valley with lunch at local restaurant

Trek to Machu Picchu, Route of the Incas accompanied by porters and guide

Entrance fees during tours

Not included:

International Airfare

Travel Insurance Required

Tips for guides and drivers

*Optional tours

Personal expenses, beverages, telephone calls

*Optional: Add 1 or 2 nights in Cusco and 1 night at Machu Picchu

Transfer to airport. Domestic flight to Cusco. Meet guide and brief intro to Cusco on route to hotel. Afternoon guided tour to Cerro Pukamoqo (Red Peak), Fortress of Sacsayhuaman, market of San Pedro, Korikancha (Golden Temple), Incan temple and Cathedral.

Scenic drive to Sacred Valley. On route stop at Incan temple and Cathedral and learn about llamas, Alpacas and Vicunas, their wool and the traditional textile art. Explore Pisac, with Incan and Colonial influences, artisan markets. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. Visit Ollantaytambo one of the last remaining Incan towns.
 

Transfer from hotel to Machu Picchu railroad marker 82km. Begin the trek to Machu Picchu (accompanied by porters). Hike thru the Urubamba valley to the ruins of Llactapata. Then follow the Kusichaca river to Huayllabamba, 3000 meters (9842 feet) above sea level. Camp at Huayllabamba. Distance travelled 11 kilometers (7 miles) in 6 hours.

Five hour hike to Warmiwaynusca (Dead Woman) pass, at 4200 meters (13780 feet) above sea level. At summit breathtaking views of snow-capped mountains. Continue to Pacaymayo, 3600 meters (11 811 feet) above sea level, at the end of the pass. Camp at Pacaymayo. Distance travelled 7 kilometers (4.5 miles) in 7 hours.