To start the tour to Machu Picchu, You must be at least one day before departure to Cusco 1200 kms. southeast of Lima (Peru). It can be visited only by the railroad (trains) and the other walking through the ancient Inca Trail in two or four days, this tour will use only the train service.

Description of the excursion to Machu Picchu

Pick you up at the hotel in the city of Cusco 2:30 hours before departure of your train, and take you to the train station, located in the town of Ollantaytambo, then board the train of the company "MACHU PICCHU" and begin the journey from the village of Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes (2000 m) which has a duration of 1:40 hours, where our guide will be waiting, we went to the bus station, to climb 400 m in height, a zigzag way for 30 minutes to reach the incredible wonder of the world "The Sanctuary of Machupicchu", known as "The Lost City of the Incas".

Upon arrival at the citadel of Machu Picchu, we pass the control, where our tickets will deliver revenue and where we will begin our guided tour, visiting the Main Plaza, the Circular Tower, the Sacred Solar Clock, the Royal Quarters, the Temple of the Three Windows and cemeteries, some for more than two horas. Then will be given free time to stroll around the citadel and take their food in one of several restaurants in Aguas Calientes or if you wish at Santuary Lodge Hotel (lunch is on your own).

In the afternoon take the train back to Ollantaytambo (depending on departure time of your train), the return will follow the same route as the outward journey and on arrival at the train station in Ollantaytambo, we will be waiting to take hotels in Cusco.

RATES - TOURS PRICES PER PERSON - 2010

Inka Rail Trains

• TOUR BY PANORAMIC TRAIN: USD 255.00

You can book tours or tickets on these trains:

MACHU PICCHU TRAIN SERVICE:

1.- Panoramic Train

In Machu Picchu Train, we work to make your trip to the citadel of Machu Picchu is a unique and unforgettable experience. For this reason we are proud to present our rail service, which we are sure, would satisfy this expectation.

Without doubt one of the most outstanding characteristics of our service is that each of Machu Picchu Train wagons has been conceived and designed, both inside and outside, with its own identity. The unique characteristics that identify each car have been inspired by the chromatic diversity of the different birds that live in areas near the citadel.

Meals: Breakfast (outgoing), Snack (return).

Meals: Lunch (outgoing), Dinner + Cocktail Snack (return).

The tour service to Machu Picchu on 1 day includes:

• Transfers fro
• m hotel to the train station and train station to hotel
• Train Tickets return Ollantaytambo - Aguas Calientes - Ollantaytambo.
• Service with professional guidance, BA in Tourism during the Spanish - English language service
• Shuttle bus up and down the village of "Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu and Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes.
• Entrance tickets to Machu Picchu Archaeological Group.
• Ticket reservations, space and agency services.
• Taxes.

The tour to Machu Picchu on a day DOES NOT INCLUDE:

• Feeding
• Drinks and Water
• Phone Calls
• Snack, water, tips
• Transfer airport - hotel - airport

RECOMMEND:

• Wear tennis or light shoes.
• Drink plenty of fluids in your excursions.
• Raincoat (poncho long) rainy season
• Long sleeve shirts
• Trousers
• Insect Repellent
• Sunscreen, brimmed hat for sunny days.
• Binoculars
• Sunglasses, plastic bags
• Medicine and / or personal items (liquid for contact lenses)
• A light backpack per person
• Camera or camcorder and films.
• Have on hand checks in small denominations and coins dollars, euros or soles.

To start the tour to Machu Picchu, You must be at least one day before departure to Cusco 1200 kms. southeast of Lima (Peru). It can be visited only by the railroad (trains) and the other walking through the ancient Inca Trail in two or four days, this tour will use only the train service.

Description of the excursion to Machu Picchu

Pick you up at the hotel in the city of Cusco 2:30 hours before departure of your train, and take you to the train station, located in the town of Ollantaytambo, then board the train of the company "INKARAIL" and begin the journey from the village of Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes (2000 m) which has a duration of 1:40 hours, where our guide will be waiting, we went to the bus station, to climb 400 m in height, a zigzag way for 30 minutes to reach the incredible wonder of the world "The Sanctuary of Machupicchu", known as "The Lost City of the Incas".

Upon arrival at the citadel of Machu Picchu, we pass the control, where our tickets will deliver revenue and where we will begin our guided tour, visiting the Main Plaza, the Circular Tower, the Sacred Solar Clock, the Royal Quarters, the Temple of the Three Windows and cemeteries, some for more than two horas. Then will be given free time to stroll around the citadel and take their food in one of several restaurants in Aguas Calientes or if you wish at Santuary Lodge Hotel (lunch is on your own).

In the afternoon take the train back to Ollantaytambo (depending on departure time of your train), the return will follow the same route as the outward journey and on arrival at the train station in Ollantaytambo, we will be waiting to take hotels in Cusco.

RATES - TOURS PRICES PER PERSON - 2010

Inka Rail Trains

• TOUR BY PANORAMIC TRAIN: USD 255.00

You can book tours or tickets on these trains:

MACHU PICCHU TRAIN SERVICE:

1.- Panoramic Train

In Machu Picchu Train, we work to make your trip to the citadel of Machu Picchu is a unique and unforgettable experience. For this reason we are proud to present our rail service, which we are sure, would satisfy this expectation.

Without doubt one of the most outstanding characteristics of our service is that each of Machu Picchu Train wagons has been conceived and designed, both inside and outside, with its own identity. The unique characteristics that identify each car have been inspired by the chromatic diversity of the different birds that live in areas near the citadel.

Meals: Breakfast (outgoing), Snack (return).

Meals: Lunch (outgoing), Dinner + Cocktail Snack (return).

The tour service to Machu Picchu on 1 day includes:

• Transfers fro
• m hotel to the train station and train station to hotel
• Train Tickets return Ollantaytambo - Aguas Calientes - Ollantaytambo.
• Service with professional guidance, BA in Tourism during the Spanish - English language service
• Shuttle bus up and down the village of "Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu and Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes.
• Entrance tickets to Machu Picchu Archaeological Group.
• Ticket reservations, space and agency services.
• Taxes.

The tour to Machu Picchu on a day DOES NOT INCLUDE:

• Feeding
• Drinks and Water
• Phone Calls
• Snack, water, tips
• Transfer airport - hotel - airport

RECOMMEND:

• Wear tennis or light shoes.
• Drink plenty of fluids in your excursions.
• Raincoat (poncho long) rainy season
• Long sleeve shirts
• Trousers
• Insect Repellent
• Sunscreen, brimmed hat for sunny days.
• Binoculars
• Sunglasses, plastic bags
• Medicine and / or personal items (liquid for contact lenses)
• A light backpack per person
• Camera or camcorder and films.
• Have on hand checks in small denominations and coins dollars, euros or soles.

To begin the tour to Machu Picchu, You must be at least one day before in Cusco's city at 1200 kms. southeast of Lima (Peru). It can be visited only by the railroad (trains) and the other walking in the Ancestral Inca Trail in two or four days, this tour will use only the train service.

Description of the excursion to Machu Picchu

we pick you up in the hotel in the city of Cusco 1 hour before the departure time of your train, and take you to the train station, located in the town of Poroy, then board the train of the company "PeruRail" and begin the journey from Poroy - Cusco to the town of Aguas Calientes (2000 m) which has a duration of four hours, in Aguas Calientes our guide will be waiting, we go to the bus station to 400 m up along a path zigzag for 30 minutes to reach the incredible wonder of the world "The Sanctuary of Machupicchu", known as "The Lost City of the Incas".

Upon arrival at the citadel of Machu Picchu, we pass the control, where our tickets will deliver revenue and where we will begin our guided tour, visiting the Main Plaza, the Circular Tower, the Sacred Solar Clock, the Royal Quarters, the Temple of the Three Windows and cemeteries, around for more than two hours. Then you will be given free time to stroll around the citadel and take their food in one of several restaurants in Aguas Calientes or if you wish at Santuary Lodge (lunch is on your own).

In the afternoon take the train back to Cusco (depending on departure time of your train), the return will follow the same route as the outward journey and on arrival at the train station in Poroy - Cusco, we will be waiting for take you to your hotel.

RATES - TOURS PRICES PER PERSON - 2010

• TOUR IN BACKPACKER TRAIN: USD 210.00
• TOUR IN VISTADOME TRAIN: USD 264.00
• TOUR IN HIRAM BINGHAN TRAIN: USD 588.00

You can book tours or tickets on these trains:

PERU RAIL TRAIN SERVICE:

01 .- The Vistadome Train :

The quickest and easiest way to visit Machu Picchu. On the trip, you can enjoy delicious snacks hot and cold drinks. Recently refurbished cars, which are equipped with panoramic windows completely surrounded by glass, passengers feel they are part of the stunning scenery of the trip that you can enjoy a spectacular view with unparalleled scenic views and a host of wonderful photo opportunities.

2 .- The Backpacker Train:

Designed exclusively for travelers with adventurous spirit who in turn seek comfort and safety. The service Backpacker seats have been re-Incan tapestries with motifs, giving them a local and indigenous flair and the comfort of having a broad space for your backpacks and you need to enjoy Machu Picchu. This service will serve drinks and snacks at an additional cost, we have room to store backpacks.

3 .- The Luxury Train Hiram Bingham :

The train leaves from Cusco in the morning, starting a spectacular journey through changing landscapes while passengers enjoy a delicious brunch. After climbing a steep slope on the outskirts of Cusco, the train descends into the Sacred Valley, passing lush fields and colorful villages located at the foot of the Andes. It has 02 passenger cars, a bar car and a kitchen car. The car design is exquisite and luxurious, extra-wide tables of almost 3 meters long and comfortable seating 30 cm wider than others in the same way, these cars are among the most spacious and comfortable in the world.

NOTE: We may make the bolt system, this provided there is availability of PeruRail train company, if that were the case, take the train from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes, and the return series from "Aguas Calientes" to Ollantaytambo, so our trip would be less heavy, our agency also is responsible for transport from Ollantaytambo to Cusco and Cusco to Ollantaytambo.

The tour service to Machu Picchu on a day includes:

• Transfers from hotel to the train station and train station to hotel
• Train Tickets return Poroy - Aguas Calientes - Poroy.
• Service with professional guides, BA in Tourism during the Spanish - English language service
• Bus transfer up and down the village of Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu and Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes.
• Entrance tickets to Machu Picchu Archaeological Group.
• Ticket reservations, space and agency services.
• Taxes.

The tour to Machu Picchu in 1 day DOES NOT INCLUDE:

• Feeding
• Drinks and Water
• Phone Calls
• Snack, water, tips
• Transfer airport - hotel - airport

RECOMMEND:

• Wear light or tennis shoes.
• Drink plenty of fluids in your excursions.
• Raincoat (poncho long) rainy season
• Long sleeve shirts
• Trousers
• Insect Repellent
• Sunscreen, brimmed hat for sunny days.
• Binoculars
• Sunglasses, plastic bags
• Medicine and / or personal items (liquid for contact lenses)
• A light backpack per person
• Camera or camcorder and films.
• Have on hand checks in small denominations and coins dollars, euros or soles.

First Day:

• Welcome and transfer from the airport in Lima to the Hotel.
• In the afternoon: city tour around Lima ( the City of the Kings)
• Night at the Hotel

Second Day:

• Breakfast at the Hotel
• Flight from Lima to Cusco (1 hour)
• Welcome and transfer from the airport in Cusco to the Hotel.
• City Tour around Cusco and outskirts ( 2pm - 6pm)
• Cusco Dance and Music Night Show ( 7pm - 8pm)
• Night at the Hotel.

Third Day:

• Breakfast at the hotel.
• Tour to Machupicchu (all day from 6am to 8pm)
• Night in at the Hotel in Aguas Calientes

Fourth Day:

• Breakfast at the hotel
• View of the sunrise in Machupicchu (on your own)
• The entrance and bus to Machupicchu will be payed for yourself
• Return on train to Cusco
• Night at the Hotel n Cusco

Fifth Day:

• Breakfast at the hotel.
• Tour to Sacred Valley of the Inkas (all day from 8am - 7pm)
• Farewell Dinner
• Night in your Hotel.

Sixth day:

• Breakfast at the hotel.
• Transfer from the Hotel to the airport in Cusco.
• Fligth from Cusco to Juliaca. ( 2:00pm – 2:55pm)
• Transfer from the airport in Juliaca to the Hotel in Puno.
• Tour to Chullpas of Silustani
• Night at the Hotel in Puno.

Seventh day:

• Breakfast at the hotel.
• Tour to lake Titicaca, Uros and Taquile Islands
• Night at the Hotel in Puno.

Eight day:

• Breakfast at the hotel.
• Transfer from the Hotel in Puno to the Bus Station.
• Bus trip from Puno to Arequipa (5 hrs)
• Welcome and transfer from the Bus Station in Arequipa to the Hotel.
• City tour in Arequipa (in the afternoon).
• Night at the in Arequipa

Ninth day:

• Breakfast at the hotel.
• Tour to Colca Canyon , Reserve of Vicuñas and Chivay
• Night at the Hotel in Colca

Tenth day:

• Breakfast at the hotel.
• Tour to Cruz of Cóndor, View of Cóndors and Return to Arequipa
• Night at the Hotel in Arequipa

Eleventh day:

• Breakfast at the hotel.
• Transfer to the airport in Arequipa
• Flight from Arequipa to Lima (80 minutes)

END OF THE SERVICES.

PRICE PER PERSON IN DOBLE ACCOMODATION- 2010:

• USD 3270 Hotel *****Libertador/Sol Meliá/Isla Esteves - backpacker Train
• USD 2210 Hotel ****Exclusive/Dorado/CasaAndina/Novotel/Picoaga -backpacker Train
• USD 1730 Hotel ***El Ducado/San Agustín/Samay/Balsa Inn/Helena Innbackpacker Train
• USD 1540 Hotel **El Porta/Sol Plaza Inn/Inka Andina/Tambo hotel/Wiracocha -backpacker Train
• (for panorámico train add USD 65.00)
• (for Hiram Bingham train add USD 450.00)

PRICE PER PERSON IN SINGLE ACCOMODATION- 2010:

• USD 5070 Hotel *****Libertador/Sol Meliá/Isla Esteves -backpacker Train
• USD 2980 Hotel ****Exclusive/Dorado/CasaAndina/Novotel/Picoaga - backpacker Train
• USD 2200 Hotel ***El Ducado/San Agustín/Samay/Balsa Inn/Helena Inn backpacker Train
• USD 1770 Hotel **El Porta/Sol Plaza Inn/Inka Andina/Tambo hotel/Wiracocha -backpacker Train
• (for panorámico train add USD 65.00)
• (for Hiram Bingham train add USD 450.00)

PRICE PER PERSON IN TRIPLE ACCOMODATION- 2010:

• USD 2100 Hotel ****Exclusive/Dorado/CasaAndina/Novotel/Picoaga - backpacker Train
• USD 1680 Hotel ***El Ducado/San Agustín/Samay/Balsa Inn/Helena Inn backpacker Train
• USD 1500 Hotel **El Porta/Sol Plaza Inn/Inka Andina/Tambo hotel/Wiracocha - backpacker Train
• (for panorámico train add USD 65.00)
• (for Hiram Bingham train add USD 450.00)

IT INCLUDES:

• 1 transfer from the airport in Lima to the Hotel.
• 1 City tour in Lima “Ciudad de los Reyes”
• 1 City tour in Arequipa
• 1 Night at the Hotel in Lima-breakfast included (upon availability)
• 3 Night at the Hotel in Cusco -breakfast included (upon availability)
• 2 Night at the Hotel in Puno-breakfast included (upon availability)
• 2 Night at the Hotel in Arequipa-breakfast included (upon availability)
• 1 Night at the Hotel in Colca-breakfast included (upon availability)
• 1 Night at the Hotel in Aguas Calientes-breakfast included (upon availability)
• 1 air ticket from Lima - Cusco (1 hour)
• 1 air ticket from Cusco to Juliaca (55 minutes)
• 1 air ticket from Arequipa to Lima (1 hour)
• 1 City Tour in Cusco and outskirts (2pm - 6pm)
• 1 Dance and Music night show in Cusco (7pm a 8pm)
• 1 Tour to Machupicchu on backpacker train (6am - 8pm)
• 1 Tour to the Sacred Valley of the Inkas - lunch included (8am - 7pm)
• 1 Transfer from the airport in Juliaca to the hotel in Puno.
• 1 Tour to the Chullpas of Sillustani.
• 1 Tour to Lake Titicaca, Uros and Taquile Islands.
• 1 Transfer from the hotel in Puno to the Bus Station.
• 1 Transfer from the Bus Station in Arequipa to the Hotel
• 1 Transfer from the Hotel in Arequipa to the airport.
• 1 Bus trip from Puno to Arequipa (8 am - 1 pm)
• 10 breakfast at each Hotel in each city.
• 02 buffet lunches in Urubamba and Lake Titicaca.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:

11 DIAS y 10 NOCHES (LIMA + CUSCO + VALLE SAGRADO + MACHU PICCHU + LAGO TITICACA + PUNO + AREQUIPA + CAÑON DEL COLCA)

First day:

City tour in Lima with visits the Huaca Pucllana Once you arrive in Peru our personal will welcome you in the hall of the airport and transfer you to the hotel. After resting for a while we'll start visiting the most interesting places of the " City of the Kings ": the Cathedral, Pizarro's Tomb, the Catacombs of San Francisco, passing through the Congress, the Palace of Torre Tagle.

The residential areas of Orrantia, San Isidro, where we will visit the Huaca Pucllana, we will enjoy a spectacular sight of the Pacific Ocean. Rafael Larco Herrera Museum, where you will find a great quantity of preincaica pottery including the World biggest collection of erotic Huacos, then we' ll spend the night at the Hotel.

Second day:

City tour around Cusco and outskirts After breakfast at the Hotel in Lima we will take you to the airport of Lima at least two hours before your flight leaves to Cusco,you only have to approach to the airline counter and display your ID's to check in ,the flight to Cusco lasts 1 hr and 10 minutes, In Cusco " The Archaeological Capital of America ", Our staff will be waiting for you to drive you to the Hotel, where you will drink coca tea then you can rest for a while. Around 1:30pm we'll pick you up from your Hotel to start visiting the following attractives with a professional guide :

The Koricancha Palace and Convent of Santo Domingo: Religious center known as "The Temple of the Sun" where you will admire the impressive engineering used in its construction.

The Cathedral: Colonial religious monument of extraordinary artistic value.

Sacsayhuaman: Built at 3 Km. from the city of Cusco, impressive stone fortress with an excellent architecture, famous for its huge carved stones some of which are at 9 m/ 30 high,with a weigh of 350 tons. Here is where the Inty Raymi or Fiesta del Sol is held in June Every year.

Qenqo: Ceremonial and ritual center, amphitheatre where sacrifices were made.

Puca-Pucara: An old tambo (resting place), monitoring place throughout the Inka Empire Routes.

Tambomachay: At 7 Km. From the city of Cusco, ceremonial center of cult to the water,known traditionally as the place where water rests. At the return to Cusco we can be dropped off near to main Square or at The Dance and Music Show to watch tipical dances of Cusco.

Third day:

Tour a Machupicchu "The lost City of the Inkas" From 5:45 to 6:00 a.m., we pick you up from your Hotel in Cusco (3400 mosl) and drive you to the Train Station, located in Poroy, then we get aboard the train and the trip from Cusco starts heading to Aguas Calientes (2000 mosl). Our Guide Will be waiting there, he will lead us to the bus station, to go up by a zigzag way for 30 minutes to reach the world wide marvel The Sanctuary of Machupicchu, known as the lost city of the Incas. Once we get to Machu-Picchu, We'll pass throught the control, where we'll hand in our entrance tickets and where our guided tour will start, visiting the main square, the Circular tower, the sacred solar watch, the royal rooms, the temple of the three windows and the cementeries, it lasts around two hours. Afterwards you'll be given enough time to have a walk around the citadel and have your meals , at any restaurant in Aguas Calientes or if you wish at Santuary Lodge (this is not included).You stay at your Hotel in Aguas Calientes

Fourth day :

View of the Sunrise in Machupicchu After getting up very early and having breakfast, you can head for Machupicchu in order to see the sunrise from the citadel (on your own), afterwards you can trek up to Huaynapicchu around 2 hours, you will also spend all day long in Machupicchu taking more snaps and pictures, in the afternoon you shall return to Aguas Calientes to return to Cusco on train where our staff will be wating for you to lead you to the Hotel

Fifth day :

Tour to the Sacred Valley of the Inkas this tour starts around 9 am., we pick you up at your Hotel, we have a guided tour to the Sacred Valley of the Incas, over the Vilcanota river, with a panoramic view of Pisac an old Inca City and a visit to the Inka market in this village, where we will have the chance to know in a closer way its people customs and get good bargains with the handycrafts and souvenirs sellers, afterwards we'll head for Urubamba, traveling on the borders of the river Vilcanota.

We'll have lunch at a restaurant in the Sacred Valley of the Incas. In the afternoon we visit the fortress and citadel of Ollantaytambo, built to watch the entrance to this part of the valley and protect it from the jungle habitants invasions. We'll have the chance to walk by the narrow streets and have a clear knowledge of how this militar, religious and cultural center was during the Inca empire.

On the way back to Cusco we will stop by the colorful village of Chinchero , where we will find the ruins of the Tupac Inca Yupanqui Royal House, we will appreciate its well preserve Inca wall in the man square and you will visit the beauty Colonial Temple with invaluable portraits, built over Inca Bases. Then we return to Cusco.

Sixth day:

Flight from Cusco to Juliaca and Tour to the Chullpas of Sillustani. You'll have the morning free so you can go shopping around Cusco , take some handicrafts with you until the afternnon when we take you to the airport to catch your flight to Juliaca , from Juliaca you'll be transfered to Puno on Car on the way to Puno we will visit the Chullpas of Sillustani for around 30 minutes.The archaeological site of Sillustani is located 22.3 miles away from the city of Puno (34 Km., 35 minutes drive) and at an altitude of 12,858 feet (3,840mts.) above sea level. This visit allows visitors to enjoy stunning highland landscapes and imposing pre-Inca architecture. The site is strategically positioned on the top of a peninsula surrounded by a beautiful lagoon called Umayo lagoon.

The archaeological site of Sillustani was a cemetery built in the XIII century by a civilization that occupied the area before the Inka domination. The creators of the imposing burial towers are known as Kolla people. The most imposing burial towers were built for the chiefs and priests. For our ancient cultures, the cemeteries were important resting places for the deceased people. Therefore, our ancestors would strategically choose for burial ground exceptionally beautiful spots. Cemeteries were considered sacred places.

After all our visits we will reach Puno where you will spend the night.

Seventh day:

Tour to Lake Titicaca, Uros and Taquile Islands Early in the morning you will be picked up from your hotel by our local guide and then transferred to the harbor. We start off our boat excursion of Lake Titicaca by visiting The Uros Floating Island�, a small community that has lived on these reed Islands for decades. Centuries ago the small indigenous Uros tribe conceived of the islands as a way to isolate and protect themselves from rival tribes, the Collas and the Incas. The Uros people harvested the reeds in the shallows of the lake, bundled them together tightly and built floating island platforms complete with reed houses and canoes, creating in this way their own little world. After strolling around the floating Islands, we continue our journey towards Taquile Island (2 hour aprox.), a traditional Quechua speaking community, full of ancient agricultural terraces and some ruins dating back to the pre-Inca times. The Taquile population was relatively isolated from the mainland until 1950s, and the notion of the community and family is still very strong among them. At the top of the Island, you will have free time to explore this place on your own and afterwards you will meet the group for lunch at one local restaurant. After lunch, we will descent to the harbor to take our boat back to Puno. We will be back in Puno by 17:00 h. approximately. (Photo : Uros Island on the Titicaca Lake in Puno)

Eight day:

Bus trip from Puno to Arequipa After breakfast you will have free timeto go around Puno's streets we will pass by your Hotel at a settled time to take you to the Bus Station in Puno and start with the trip to Arequipa. In Arequipa we will be waiting for you with an add with your name , we will drive you to your Hotel where you can rest in the morning untill our visits start, around 1:30pm We will pick you up from your Hotel starting the City tour in "La Ciudad Blanca" including the Convent of Santa Catalina: A cloistered convent built in 1580 and was enlarged in the 17th century. The over 20,000-square-meter monastery is predominantly of the Mudejar style, and is characterised by the vividly painted walls. There are approximately 20 nuns currently living in the northern corner of the complex; the rest of the monastery is open to the public. We will also visit Main Square , Compañia of Jesus, Cayma and Yanahuara, with a magnificent view of Volcano'' El Misti''.(Foto: Plaza de Armas de la ciudad de Arequipa.).

Ninth day:

Colca Canyon and Reserve of Vicuñas

Arequipa-Colca Valley Early departure towards the highlands passing through Yura-Pampa Catahuas and La Pulpera with good possibility of observing groups of wild vicuñas and fighting cattle. Stop en route to see petrogliphs in the Caves of Mollepunco and in the town of Callali to see natural hill formations with the appearance of enchanted castles. Drive to La Calera to enjoy the thermal baths under the stars. Return to Chivay for overnight. (Foto: Vicuñas en las pampas de Arequipa).

Tenth day:

Colca Canyon and view of the condors

Cruz del Condor To maximize your probability of seeing condors we depart very early towards the "Cross of the Condor" at about an altitude of 15,000 feet. Drive a little further in to the canyon to see some pre-Inca ruins and watch the way of life in this remote land. Return to Chivay for lunch and afternoon return to Arequipa.(Foto: Condor en "la Cruz del Condor en el Cañon del Colca").

Eleventh day:

Flight from Arequipa to Lima After breakfast we will pick you up from your hotel to the airport in Arequipa.

END OF SERVICES.

Consult Inca Trail Availability

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Very Important: "The Inca Trail is closed during February and March, because of maintenance and the rains. Since april 01 you can reserve your spaces to the Inka Trail"

* Even though the Inca trail is closed this don't mean Machupicchu is as well , There are the other options to visit Machupicchu: (Ejemplo: The trains running from Cusco to Machupicchu, Salkantay Inca Trail to Machupicchu, Inca Jungle trek to Machupicchu among many.

EXPEDITIONS :INKA TRAIL 2 DAYS / 1 NIGHT US$ 320.00 MACHU-PICCHU

VERY IMPORTANT:

Even though the regulations for Expeditions to the Inka trail, point that the bookings must be done 5 days before the date of start, it's recommendable to do it befotehand, the average in high season points that 90 days befote the Start there is not space, due that only 500 people can enter per day, in order to protect both, the Inka trail and the santuary of Machupicchu.

FIRST DAY:

CUSCO - WIÑAYWAYNA - MACHUPICCHU We`ll pick you up from your Hotel at 06:30 am to transfer you to the San Pedro Train Station for a 4 hour journey or in high season this may be with private transport to Ollantaytambo train station, then we`ll board a Tourist Backpacker Train with reserved seats for 1 hour and 45 minutes to the kilometer 104 start of the hike. As soon as we arrive to this point we will cross a bridge to the check out point and show your passports then we will start a soft walk into the other side of the Vilcanota river the trail heads off to the right towards the ruins of Chachabamba. After a considerable time dedicated to Chachabamba, we`ll continue the trail heads south and begin climbing the mountain, before entering the cloud forest. Then the trail leaves the forest and goes west while continuing the uphill hike in open grassland. After hiking in the sun for about three hours, the trail descends into a shaded forest. This is where trekkers can enjoy a beautiful waterfall. After leaving the waterfall and forest, trekkers will arrive at the lower part of the incredible ruins of Wiñaywayna. It is recommended that you start the trek with at least 2 litres of water.

After lunch in Wiñaywayna we continue through a beautiful cloud forest full of bromelias, orchids and fern trees. You will walk the last part of the trail with amazing features stone steps and tambos intresting places� and climb the 60 steps before arriving to the famous Inti Punku or Sun Gate. From this point you will be able to contemplate and observe this unique place, last 45 minutes to be on front of this wonder, where you can feel a peaceful and special feeling. Spend a short time for pictures and views then we prepare our mind for the next early morning, time to take a bus for 30 minutes to Aguas Calientes town. Hot Springs.Optional. Hostel Viajeros or similar level accommodation. This is all considered a low altitude hike, but you would want to be fit.

SECOND DAY:

MACHUPICCHU-CUSCO Early after a good breakfast re-live the history and the mysterious world of the Incas, we take the first bus up at approx 05.30am and arrive at the ruins at 06.15am. This time is still not so crowded so we take advantage of the tranquility of this sacred site ; Guided Tour of Machupicchu. This enigmatic city is explored for Approx 2 hrs and their mysteries and archaeological information will be explained by your expert guide, ( you generally have approx 6 hrs extra free time but depends on train timetables in high season.) Option to climb to the Huayna Picchu mountain ( Please check previously with your guide. Sometimes guided tour is after Huaynapicchu.)

Machu Picchu is a magical, mysterious place that for nearly a century has intrigued archaeologists and visitors alike. Perched atop a steep, emerald green peak 8,000 feet high in the Andes in southern Peru, it is reachable only by a long road that zigzags up the slope from the roaring Urubamba river, or by hiking four days along the challenging Inca Trail. One can imagine the excitement when intrepid Yale professor-explorer Hiram Bingham, led there by local peasants in 1911, first glimpsed the jungle-invaded citadel abandoned by the Incas four centuries earlier.Bingham eagerly surveyed the site over the next five years, clearing away brush and identifying palaces, temples, and a celestial observatory from what is believed to have been a summer palace or ceremonial center for the first Incan emperor, Pachakuteq. Most of its gold and other treasures had been looted around the time of the Spanish conquest, but he unearthed thousands of artifacts and carted them off to New Haven to study. The Incas built their mysterious city here to be closer to the gods. It was placed so high in the clouds, that the conquering Spaniards never found or destroyed it. Visitors to Machu Picchu see well-preserved ruins hidden among the majestic Andes: palaces, baths, temples, tombs, sundials and farming terraces, along with llamas that roam among hundreds of gray granite houses.

Around 4:00 pm bus down to Aguas Calientes for your Train return. ( USD 7 )

The train departs Aguas Calientes late in the afternoon. ( 6:00 pm or 5:00 pm to Ollantaytambo then a transport to Cusco )

PRICES PER PERSON:

• Adults over 16 years old US$ 320.00

• Children under 16 years old US$ 305.00
• Students with ISICARD US$ 300.00

OUR SERVICE INCLUDES:

• Transfer from the Hotel to the train station.
• Train ticket from Cusco to Km 104.
• Specialized Professional Guide on Inka Train.
• Entrance ticket to the citadel of Machupicchu.
• (1 Breakfast, 1 lunch, 1 supper).
• Bus ticket Machupicchu-Aguas Calientes (round-trip).
• 1 Night in a Hotel (double rooms).
• Train Ticket Aguas Calientes-Cusco

IT DOES NOT INCLUDE:

• Not mentioned meals
• Extra services
• Entrances for the thermal baths in Aguas Calientes

WE RECOMMEND TO BRING THE FOLLOWING PERSONAL KIT:

• battery lantern
• Knife
• Insects protection
• Sun Block
• Treking boots
• Hats or Caps
• towel
• Toilet paper
• Plastic raincoat
• We recommend bring light clothes for the sunny days and warm clothes for the nights, at night the temperature can reach 0º C, in some places (32º F).
• Depending on your interest you can bring a recorder camera or a photographic camera, compass, sunglasses.