| HOLIDAY NAME | : | Peru Explorer |
| DURATION | : | 21 Days / 20 Nights |
| DEPARTURE | : | As per requests |
| SEASON | : | March to December |
| GROUP SIZE | : | 04 MIN AND 16 MAX |
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, in US Dollars ($). CLICK HERE TO SEE MORE DETAILS OF HOTELS |
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| TRAIN TYPE | BACKPACKER | BACKPACKER | VISTADOME | HIRAN BINGHAM | |
| DOUBLE ROOM | US$ 2850 |
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| SINGLE ROOM | US$ 3150 |
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VISTADOME TRAIN TYPE (CLICK HERE TO SEE DETAILS |
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LIMA (HOTEL) CUSCO (HOTEL) Machu Picchu (AGUAS CALIENTES) (HOTEL) |
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PLACES TO SEE: Lima- Ballestas Island-Nazca Lines Arequipa (Colca Canyon-Puno ( Uros-Amantani-Taquile islands )Cusco( Sacred Valley -4 days Inka trail or 4 days Salkantay trek - Puerto Maldonado (Tambopata-Amazon jungle).
All the services in this trip including food, buses and hotels are good, safe and clean.
DAY BY DAY ITINERARY: Walking and journey times are approximate
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1ST DAY : LIMA PICK UP Pick up upon arrival and overnight at the Hotel (HOTEL) |
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2ND DAY : Pisco 4 hours drive in the Peruvian coast down to Pisco.Pisco (HOTEL) |
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3RD DAY: Ballestas Island Is a 3 hours tour. The Ballestas Islands is an important wildlife reserve, with over 160 species of marine birds, including Humboldt penguins, cormorants, boobies and pelicans. Nature is very lovely and helps the people who appreciates and relax. After this tour we going to Huacachina, this small desert oasis consists of a quiet lagoon surrounded by sand dunes, palm trees and huarangos (carob trees). We can have sand boarding or ride around in a dune buggy.8 pm bus to Nazca, (HOTEL) |
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| 4TH DAY : Naca Lines Visit The Nazca Lines, an enormous network of lines and drawings of plants and animals that cover an area of some 350 square km, provide an unforgettable experience for those who fly over them. Little trip down toMummies and archeological rest in the Cemetery of Chauchilla, 30 km away from Nazca.10 pm night bus To Arequipa. (BUS OVERNIGHT) |
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5TH DAY : A morning rest. And afternoon City tour.(HOTEL) |
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6TH DAY - 7TH DAY : Colca Canyon North of Arequipa is the amazing Colca Canyon. Twice as deep as the Grand Canyon in North America, the distance from the Colca riverbed to the top of the cliff is more than 13,100 feet, we will have a nice trek and also it will be possible to have a relax time in the calkeera hot springs. A little bus ride to Cruz del Condor where we can appreciate the canyon and the impressive condors flying. After this will return to Chivay (HOTEL) |
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8TH DAY : 6 hours bus to Puno and, City tour |
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| 9TH DAY : Uros and Amantani ( overnight at the Amantani Island) 10TH DAY : Titicaca lake tour Taquile Lake Titicaca, the highest elevated navigable lake in the world. we visit Uros Islands, home of the oldest civilization of the region. These islands, made out of totora, a combination of reed and mud, float on the lake. We continue to Taquile Island that preserves remarkable customs, in dress and we coming back to Puno after two amazing Days on the blue waters of Lake Titicaca. (9TH DAY - HOMESTAY) (BUS OVERNIGHT) |
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11TH DAY : 6 hours Bus travel to Cusco, beautiful scenery, we will see the flat land from the altiplano, down to the Cusco Andes we can see how nature is changing during the trip. • In the afternoon we will have a Cusco city Tour (HOTEL) |
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13TH : KM 82 - HUAYLLABAMBA (CAMPING)
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16TH DAY: WIÑAYHUAYNA - SUNGATE - MACHUPICCHU- CUSCO After we explore the city of Machupicchu we take the train back to Ollantaytambo and then bus bacik to cusco (HOTEL) |
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17TH Day: Day off , at leisure (HOTEL) |
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18TH : Monkey Island. Arrival in Puerto Maldonado, then transfer to the village in where we will get on our boat and begin the unforgettable journey through the Madre de Dios River. On the way, you could observe the alligators, turtles, herons and other animals. Arriving to the Amazon Lodge, you will enjoy of the exquisite typical welcome drink and then you will settle in our comfortable bungalows, afterwards comes lunch. With the help of our specialized guide we will visit Monkey Island. Located at only five minutes from the lodge, in the middle of the Madre de Dios river, the monkey island hosts different monkey species: starting from the noisy ones, the Maquisapas, the happy Achuñis, and the very impressive Frailes to the very little and funny “leoncitos” little lions. During the way to the Island, very beautiful landscapes are shown to the sight with all the flora and fauna that they host, as well as the amazing sunset in the jungle.(ECO - LODGE) |
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| 19TH DAY:: APU VICTOR LAKE
The day will start with the beautiful bird singing; then comes breakfast. We’ll start our journey with a hike to the deeps of the woods, special paths with britches to cross the gaps (quebradas), during the journey we will observe the caimans cave. Then we will continue and arrive to the majestic APU VICTOR LAKE, beautiful crystalline waters, surrounded by huge swamps, giant trees. Later we will climb up our AMAZON OBSERVATORY, since where we will have a panoramic view of the lake, we will observe parrots, guacamayos, toucans, camungo, shanshos, herons, and some other animals like caimans, turtles and if we are lucky enough we could observe one of the most spectacular animals of the jungle the giant nutria, then after many hours, we will return to the lodge, lunch. Then in the afternoon we will visit Gamitana river, that is born in the heart of the jungle. In its shores we could observe turtles, caimans, butterflies and some other animals. You may have a swim in its waters. Then return and have dinner. (ECO - LODGE) |
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20TH DAY: Back to Puerto Maldonado Flight back to Lima free afternoon to do city tour by yourself (HOTEL) |
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21TH DAY: Transfer to the airport to take you International Flight back home. |
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Note: All itineraries are subject to change due to circumstances beyond our control including, weather, road or trail conditions and flight schedules. we recommend to book your INCA TRAIL in advance in order to get Wiñayhuayna as your last camping spot ( 02 hours walk far from Wiñayhuayna to Machupicchu) there are some Alternative Inca Trails to Machupicchu ( INCA JUNGLE, SALKANTAY, LARES)
INCLUDES:
• English Speaking Tour GUIDE leader (who is your guide in the Sacred Valley, Inca Trail, Machu Picchu and Cusco)
• Cook who is charge of making the food,
• 4 season (MOUNTAIN HARD WEAR Tent) 4 man tent for 2-people so there will be plenty of space to set up your backpacks ,
• THERM-A-REST Sleeping mattresses ( a whole new way to sleep in comfort.), equipment (double-, dining- and kitchen-tents, mats, table, chairs etc.)
• Entrance and guided tour of Machu Picchu.
• English speaking local tour guides at Colca Canyon and Puno.
• All internal Transport connections
• Group Size: 6 – 16 Group Leader: Bilingual tour leader from Arequipa to Cusco.
• Accommodation: Hotel (11 Nights), camping (3 Nights), Eco-Lodge (02 nights), Bus Overnight 03 nights, homestay – basic with the locals (1 Night)
• Transport: Train, Bus, Boat, Hiking
• Meals Included: All meals while on the Inca Trail. This includes snacks and fresh drinking water. Meals while on the island tour. Breakfasts included when staying in the hotels.
DOESNT INCLUDE:
• International and Domestic Airfares. Cusco - Puerto Maldonado - Lima.
• Additional nights during the trip due to flight cancellations
• Meal Budget : Allow approx. US$10 US$15 for every meal not included.
• Sleeping bags, and hiking poles can be easily rented in Cusco at a price of 5US$ per day. Just ask your tour leader.
• Tips for the guides, porters and other staff.
• Lunch and dinner whilst staying at hotels. City tours of Lima and Cusco.
• All airport departure tax - Lima International Departure tax is approximately US$35 and Lima Domestic Departure tax is approximately US$8 US$.
• Alcoholic drinks, tickets for the hot springs at Aguas Calientes,
• Travel Insurance and things of a personal nature – laundry and telephone calls, personal taxis, souvenirs etc.
• Travel and health insurance.(bring copies with you please):Quechuas Expeditions highly recommend to get an insurance of trip cancellation/interruption insurance to protect your travel investment. Included with your pre-departure package, bring your travel insurance to cover trip cancellation, interruption, baggage loss and delay, emergency medical evacuation insurance and emergency medical expense insurance.
WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING:
Most people automatically assume that the weather is hot in South America, but because of the higher altitude in the Andes, the temperature can feel quite cold, especially at night. We recommend the use of a duffel bag or backpack, whichever is easiest for you to carry. A good size daypack is also essential.
List of things you must bring:
• Original Passport (and some copies)
• Travel insurance (and some copies)
• Airline tickets (and some copies)
• US$ cash and travellers cheques
• Credit or debit card (see personal spending money)
• Any entry visas or vaccination certificates required
• Camera and films
• Rechargeable batteries and adapters
• Reading/writing material
• Binoculars
• Cover for backpacks
• Pocketknife.
• Fleece top
• Windproof/waterproof jacket
• Small towel and swim wear
• shirts/t-shirts
• Sun hat
• 2 pairs of shorts
• 2 pairs of long trousers *zipp off
• 1 pair hiking pants/track pants
• Hiking boots/ sturdy walking shoes
• Knee-length socks (to be used with rubber boots, if provided at the jungle lodge)
• Sport hiking sandals
• Sun block
• Sunglasses
• Toiletries (biodegradable)
• Watch or alarm clock
• Water bottle
• Purifying tablets or filter (Micropur recommeded)
• Flashlight (head light recommended)
• Money belt
• Sleeping silk liner (for sleeping bags)
• Wool hat, mitts or gloves (preferably waterproof)
• Rain poncho, plastic bags for your personal stuff to keep dry
• Sleeping bag (it can be hired form us )
• Anti-inflammatory tablets (e.g. Ibuprofen)
• Thermal underwear
• Personal first-aid kit (should contain lip salve, Aspirin, Band Aids, anti-histamine, Imodium or similar tablets for mild cases of diarrhoea, re-hydration powder, extra prescription drugs you may be taking)
Money Exchange: Credit cards and debit cards are very useful for cash advances. Visa cards are the most widely accepted cards. While ATMs are widely available, there are no guarantees that your credit cards or debit cards will actually work in Peru. Check with your bank. You should be aware that to purchase products or services on a credit card a fee of 5%-10% usually applies. Do not rely on credit or debit cards as your only source of money. A combination of US$ dollar cash, travellers cheques and cards is best, although you will usually be charged a commission or given a less-favourable exchange rate for travellers cheques. Always take more rather than less.
CURRENCY EXCHANGE TIP: Please be advised that slightly torn notes, notes that have been heavily marked or are faded may be difficult to exchange. It is best to bring notes in fairly good condition, in denominations lower than 100 US$ (or equivalent).
• Permits are subject to availability - book at least 5 months in advance for peak season (May to September) departure dates.Up to date permit availability can be viewed at : ( INCA TRAIL AVAILABILITY 2010) and for those who have missed the Classic Inca Trail ( We have some Alternative Inca Treks to Machupicchu. SALKANTAY / INKA JUNGLE / LARES MACHUPICCHU / CHOQUEQUIRAO / CACHICATA TREK.
• PLEASE NOTE: that we are not in control of the camping spots we are issued with from the Institute of National Culture (INC). In general your camping spot allocation is dependent on how early you book, or rather, how many permits are left. The first 250 spaces are generally given to Winay Wayna (3rd camping spot that affords you sunrise over Machupicchu 2 hours walking to Machupicchu) otherwise we could get Phuyupatamarca as your 3rd camping spot.(6 hours walking to Machupichu. so BOOK IN ADVANCE !!! Trains are subject to availability - book early to get the best schedules.
• If you want to stay 1 night in Aguas Calientes, let us know and we can arrange your hotel and return train for the required dates.
• We can start the trail from the Sacred Valley if you are staying there.
• We are committed to departing with 02 of you on this trek - we will never pass you onto another operator! We are the sole operators of all our treks!
• Extra porters (Porters carry a maximum load of 15kg): Please note that if you want to hire an extra porter you need to tell us this at the time of making your reservation as our Porters also require permits to enter the trail and we cannot add on more porters after we have obtained your permits!
