| HOLIDAY NAME | : | Horseback Riding Package 11D/10N |
| DURATION | : | 11D/10N |
| DEPARTURE | : | Daily departures based on availability |
| SEASON | : | March to January |
| GROUP SIZE | : | Upon Request |
Ecological Sustainable Adventure Travel Tours
Quechuas Expeditions Authorized Inca Trail Adventure Tour Operator
Under Local Mountain-Jungle & Cultural Multilingual Guides Management
QUECHUAS EXPEDITIONS Highly Recommended By:
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SOUTH AMERICAN EXPLORERS / LONELY PLANET / FROMMERS / NYTIMES / TRIP ADVISOR / REAL TRAVELERS REVIEWS. 1.-QUECHUAS EXPEDITIONS GROUP TOP QUALITY SERVICE: (GROUP SIZE 08 PEOPLE MAXIMUN) our most popular trek and offers to visitors the most economical method to trek the Inca Trail and alternative Inca Trails to Machu Picchu. you'll be joining a group of other hikkers like you coming from overseas, a great opportunity to have fun and make new friends.
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| Prices shown below are per person, based on double occupancy in US$ Dollars. CLICK HERE TO SEE MORE DETAILS OF HOTELS |
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| GROUP SIZE: UPON REQUEST (Minimum 02 people) |
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| OCUPANCY TYPE | HOTEL 3 STARS |
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| DOUBLE ROOM | US$ 1485 |
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| SINGLE ROOM | US$ 1725 |
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Daily departures based on Inca Trail availability (See Availability first by Clicking Here) |
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LIMA (HOTEL) CUSCO (HOTEL) Machu Picchu (AGUAS CALIENTES) (HOTEL) |
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DAY BY DAY ITINERARY: Walking and journey times are approximate
| Day 1: Arrive in Lima and transfer to your hotel. If arriving during the day, your hotel will be in the neighborhood of Miraflores, with good shopping and restaurants, and you’ll have an included city tour in the afternoon. If arriving late at night, you’ll be close to the airport for a bit more sleep before your next day’s flight, and you’ll have a tour of Lima upon your return. |  |
| Day 2: Morning flight over the Andes to Cuzco. After checking into your hotel, we’ll head to the Plaza de Armas, the center of old Cuzco, then climb up to the ruins of Sacsayhuaman above town for great afternoon views over the city. Depending on your arrival time, there may be time for shopping or more sightseeing in the afternoon. |  |
Day 3: Sacred Valley Tour (Overnight Ollantaytambo): Travel through the Sacred Valley and visit the towns and Inca ruins of Pisaq and Ollantaytambo. Get a chance to learn a little about the local people, their way of life and their traditional weaving techniques.(HOTEL) |
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| Day 4: We depart to the Sacsaywaman Ranch. to the lake of piuray where we can visit Chincheros. |  |
Day 5: Continue the ride to Lake Huaypo, where we have a picnic lunch. From Lake Huaypo continuing the way to visit the agriculture terraces of Moray. |
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| Date 8: Bus ride from Cusco to Puno (With stops) leaving cusco at 7:00 am arriving to puno at 5:00 pm) and exploring places which are shown below. ANDAHUAYLILLAS: It is named the "Sixtine Chapel of America" and in some sense the comparison examples of the Andean popular religious art. The church of Andahuayliaas is a jewerly of the mestizo baroque architecture that developed in Cusco. Its nave presents profuse decoration, especially in the celling decorated with carved panels which is a recover with pan de oro (type of gold decoration). RAQCHI (Temple of Wiracocha God): To 121 Km of Cusco, it was an Inca church of monumental dimensions: 100 meters of length by 26 meters of wide and 14 meters of height; the temple is divided in two naves and each nave shows basics of 11 giant columns. The bases of the church are bulit perfectly carving stones continued with adobe. It is aprpreciated besides qolqas or granary places of military order, religious, Inka between others. LA RAYA: Media point in the rout of Cusco - Puno. It is the highest part, it has 4335 meters above sea level, we can appreciate beautiful landscapes, llamas and vivuñas, geographic union between two cultures quechua and aymara, we can see the Altiplano arid and dry union with the quechua zone with rivers and valleys. PUKARA: It is the most important and oldest ceremonial center of the Altiplano, preceding to tiahunaco, characterized by a series oh echelon platforms ceremonial center. It's also possible to appreciate interesting litosculptures, trails or tomb stone of intriguing personage that seems to show evidence of a brave civilization. here is where it was discovered the origins of the Andean culture in the Altiplano. |
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Day 9: UROS- AMANTANI (OVERNIGHT AT AMANTANI ISLANDS) After breakfast, we will take a two-hour motor boat excursion on the waters of Lake Titicaca, which straddles the border of Peru and Bolivia, to the unique floating "islands" of the Uros. These ancient inhabitants of the lake, known as the Water Tribe, have built their own "islands" by periodically adding new layers of a type of reed unique to the area called "totora". Their homes and boats are also made of this material. There are over forty of these islands, which have strategic defenses such as watch towers just in case! |
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Day 10: TAQUILE-PUNO After a good breakfast, you will visit Taquile island, a narrow, long and quite hilly island, of approximately 15 square kilometers, which was once used as a prison when it belonged to the Spanish. You will meet its inhabitants and admire their colorful textile fabrics, which has been their staple trade since time immemorial. Here you can also enjoy a highly scenic trek, followed by lunch in a local restaurant. Then you will back to puno port at 5:00pm.(Hotel in Puno) |
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| Day 11: Early morning flight From Juliaca to Lima. International flights may depart any time after 12pm |  |
Add on the Nazca Lines, the Amazon Rainforest, Colca Canyon, and other extension tours or treks. Let us know. |
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WHAT’S INCLUDED IN THE TRIP:
• Airport pickup – at the beginning of trip and drop off at end of the trip
• Quechuas Expeditions Proffesional bilingual guides(English &Spanish)
• All other internal transport – (excluding transport to optional restaurants, bars, sights and excursions)
• Domestic flights - Lima-Cuzco, Cuzco-Lima
• 06 nights of hostel/hotel accommodation, 01 night of Homestay in Amantani, 03 nights of camping on the Inca Trail
• 4 days Horseback riding to machupicchu excursion – including bilingual guide, cooks, porters, tent, sleeping bag and mat.
• All meals while on the tour
• Breakfast - with every hotel stay
• The Cuzco Visitor’s Ticket (known as Boleto Turistico - Tourist Pass) – which includes entrance to the ruins in and around Cuzco and the Sacred Valley, and many churches and museums in Cuzco
• Cuzco city tour
• Sacred Valley Tour.
• Lima city tour
• Machu Picchu excursion – including Inca Trail permits, Inca Trail and Machupicchu entrance fees, bilingual guide, return train fare, transportation to/from ruins/Aguas Calientes, Extra porters(7kg) 15 pounds, tents, self inflating therm-a-rest mats.
• Bus Ride Tour cusco to puno(with stops) including Tourist bus, Guide, entrance fees to the all places to visit, service on board
• Titicaca Lake tour (2 days &1 night including Boat, guide, entrance fees to the islands, homestay accomodation in amantani, meals while in the tour)
• Quechuas Expeditions T-Shirt
WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED:
International flight to/from Lima, airport taxes (approx. US$32), pre- & post- tour accommodation, visas, vaccinations, personal insurance, meals except where specified above, drinks, laundry, souvenirs, tips while on optional excursions and other items of a personal nature. Medical travel insurance is not included through Quechuas Expeditions though we do require that you have a policy.
Extra Accommodation
We will gladly arrange additional accommodation for you before or after your trip:
In Lima/Cuzco/Machu Picchu:
Single Person Supplement:
Please add this to your total payment if you will be travelling alone or wish to have private accommodation
PRE-TRIP PLANNER
Required documents:
All travelers to Peru are required to have a passport valid for at least six months from date of entry. Visas are not required for E.U., U.S., Canadian, Australian or New Zealand passport holders. For other nationalities, please consult the nearest Peruvian embassy or consulate. An onward ticket and proof of funds may also be required at entry and should be available to show to immigration. Traveler’s checks, currency, or a bank statement, from the bank or printed off the internet, are sufficient for proof of funds.
Required immunizations
No immunizations are required of travelers to these areas of Peru. Travelers may wish to receive hepatitis vaccinations and should be current on all other standard vaccinations. There is no yellow fever or malaria in the areas you will be visiting. Please consult your physician or local health department for more information.
Things to bring:
One should come well prepared for outdoor activity at temperatures ranging from 30 to 90 degrees Fahrenheit, and for extremes of sun and the possibility of rain. Please note: We provide a sleeping bag, Self-inflating Therm-a-rest mat, and of course tent. While hiking the Inca Trail, porters will accompany us to carry most of our things, including all the camping gear, food. Each passenger is allowed (7kg) 15 pounds of personal items which will also be carried by the porters. Such items would include warm clothing for camping, toiletries, a book, or other entertainment, etc. During the day we’ll be using a daypack and will just need to carry water, snacks, rain gear, and a layer or two for changing weather conditions. Most people also carry a camera.
• Passport and, if necessary, visa
• Traveler’s checks and/or cash card
• Airline ticket
• Photocopies of airline ticket and documents
• Wearable pouch for documents and money
• Large, sturdy backpack or suitcase
• Smaller, comfortable day pack
• Trekking/walking boots, comfortable and worn-in
• Sandals or flip-flops
• Rain poncho or jacket
• Waterproof pants
• Sun hat
• Hat for cold weather
• Good, warm clothing for cold weather (think layers!)
• Scarf and gloves
• T-shirts
• Socks (thin wool or biking socks are best), undergarments
• Towel and swimsuit for hot springs
• Camelback or Nalgene bottle (optional)
• Flashlight (head lamps are very handy)
• Sunscreen
• Insect repellent (15% DEET recommended)
• Lip balm
• Earplugs
• Alarm clock or watch
• Sanitizing hand wipes or gel
• Camera and film/digital memory cards
• Camera batteries
• Playing cards, games, reading material
• Prescription medications
• Toiletries
Note: that common clothing, batteries, film, medications, and such toiletries as toothpaste, toothbrush, toilet paper, deodorant and feminine hygiene items are available in Peru. It is best to bring from home such items as prescription meds, eyewear and care, extra large clothing, shoes, unusual film and camera batteries. Also note that most digital camera memory cards can be downloaded and burned onto a CD in internet cafes in any large city.
Climate
Rain is possible at any time of year, especially in high mountains and cloud forest, and one should always be prepared. The climate in sites we will visit is as follows:
Cuzco: days are warm if sunny, slightly chilly if cloudy. Nights are cold in Cuzco.
Lima: warm to hot days, cool evenings, almost never any rain. Often overcast.
Inca Trail: variable depending on altitude, from hot to very cold, with rain always a possibility.
Machu Picchu: lower and warmer than Cuzco, with rain possible all year round.
Puno: days are warm if sunny, slightly chilly if cloudy. Nights are cold in Puno.
Baggage
For your international flights, please check with your airline. Within Peru, you are allowed 20 kilos (44 lbs) of checked baggage, as well as one carry-on and another small, purse-like item. The carry-on size regulations are the same as international carry-on size regulations.
Money guide
The unit of currency in Peru is the nuevo sol.
Currency Converter
Automatic cash points are available in Lima, Cuzco and Puno. Visa, MasterCard, Plus, and Cirrus are the most common usable types of cards. Traveler’s checks (American Express is best!) or a Visa or MasterCard for cash advances are also options. Do not bring MoneyGrams or International Money Orders, as they are extremely difficult to exchange. Banks and exchange houses are available in Lima, Cuzco and Puno. For currency, U.S. dollars are recommended and most easily exchanged. Please note that cash must be untorn. It can be older-looking, but even the slightest tear on an edge will make it un-changeable. Acceptable bills come out of the ATMs in country.
Expect to spend about US$3-10 on a meal, US$2 on a beer, water or soft drink in Peru. Shopping prices are usually lower than people expect. Alpaca sweaters, for example, run between $5 and $30.
