| TOUR | : | Peru Bolivia highlights 20/D 19/N |
| DURACION | : | 20/D 19/D |
| SALIDA | : | SEE DEPARTURES |
| TEMPORADA | : | MARCH TO JANUARY |
| GRUPO | : | 04 MIN AND 16 MAX |
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QUECHUAS EXPEDICIONES VIAJEROS por favor tengan en cuenta todos los horarios y las distancias de caminata proyectada son estimaciones aproximadas solamente. La distancia real entre los campamentos pueden variar. Los guías se reservan el derecho de cambiar las ubicaciones de campamento y / o modificar el itinerario si es necesario. Todos los horarios para los tours, traslados, todos los días de llegada / salida, etc son aproximados y están sujetos a cambios a criterio del guía. Quechuas Expediciones se reserva el derecho de alterar el itinerario si es necesario por razones de seguridad, circunstancias fuera de nuestro control (es decir, las huelgas de los trabajadores, el clima, gobierno, etc.) nos reservamos el derecho de hacer cambios si es necesario para la seguridad, la programación, y otras inquietudes. |
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LIMA (HOTEL) CUSCO (HOTEL) Machu Picchu (AGUAS CALIENTES) (HOTEL) |
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Bolivia, Peru
Colonial Lima, Cusco, Sacsayhuaman, The Sacred Valley, Pisac, Ollantaytambo, Machu Picchu, Aguas Calientes, Peru's Challenge Community Project, Pumamarca Inca Ruins, Lake Titicaca, La Paz, Uyuni Salt Plains, Potosi, Sucre
Leaving colonial Lima behind we fly to Cusco, the cultural heart and former seat of power of the Inca empire. Here we visit the historic city centre and wander the ruins of the Sacsayhuaman temple site before travelling out into the beautiful 'Sacred Valley' and the colourful towns of Pisac and Ollantaytambo. At the far end of the valley is the most spectacular ruins of all, magnificent Machu Picchu, forgotten for centuries by the outside world until rediscovered by archaeologists in 1911. Further east, high in the Andes on the border with Bolivia, we discover Lake Titicaca, situated on the Altiplano at 3812 metres. Crossing the frontier we visit the capital of La Paz before arriving at the vast, shimmering plains of the Salar de Uyuni - the largest salt flat in the world. From the silver rich town of Potosi it is a short drive to Sucre where we discover the charm of this colonial city in its fine, imposing whitewashed buildings and its narrow streets, home to the city's great houses and numerous convents and churches.
DAY BY DAY ITINERARY: Walking and journey times are approximate
All our programmes can be tailor made according to your requirements, whether regarding the length of your tour, any special interests or specific activities, flight reservations, optional destinations or tours. |
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DAY 01: International Arrival in Cusco |
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DAY 02: Cusco: Sacred Valley of the Incas (PISAQ – OLLANTAYTAMBO - PISAQ) Early morning excursion to the Urubamba Valley, the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Visit to the picturesque Indian Pisac Market held on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays, the shopping paradise of the Andes where barter is still practiced. Enjoy the unique atmosphere during a typical lunch. In the afternoon, passing through the Towns of Calca and Urubamba, we visit the Inca Fortress and Citadel of Ollantaytambo, built to guard the entrance to this part of the Valley, and protect it from possible invasion from the tribes in the Lower jungle. You can walk through the quaint streets of the nearby Town, and get a good idea of what this strategic Military, Religious, and Agricultural Centre was like during the era of the Inca Empire. |
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| DAY 04: WACAWASI - IPSAYCOCHA After continuing up through the lares valley, we arrive to the community of Huacawasi. People here produce some of the finest weavings in Peru. Here, we can observe their great skills and brilliant techniques in the fabrication of ponchos and other garments. Passing the village we begin climbing up to Condor Pass, the second of the trip at 4300m.. From here, we catch a stunning view of the renowned Mount Veronica (5750m.) Descending gently for about one hour, we come to the beautiful Ipsaycocha Lake close to patacancha , our last campsite. Total distance: 15 km (aprox.) Estimated walking time: 7 - 8 hours Maximum altitude point: 4,400 m (aprox.) Campsite altitude: 3,850 m (aprox.) |
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DAY 05: IPSAYCOCHA - PATACANCHA - WYLLOQ - PUMAMARKA - OLLANTAYTAMBO - AGUAS CALIENTES |
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DAY 06: AGUAS CALIENTES - MACHUPICCHU |
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Day 07: Monkey Island. (04 DAYS 03 NIGHTS ECO-ADVENTURE ECOAMAZONIA PUERTO MALDONADO RAINFOREST) |
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| Day 08 : “Cocha Perdida” (Lost Qocha) After breakfast we will start an adventure thought the virgin jungle, advised by a local guide; we’ll hike into the “Cocha Perdida” (Lost Cocha), it constitutes an ecosystem that is considered as a refuge of a huge variety of animals like, nutrias, caimans, turtles sachavacas, multicolor feather birds, the majestic jaguar ( Andean lion) and fish. This area is unique and belongs to the Eco-Amazon lodge, because it is still maintained intact, like the huge swamps and a diversity of “Aguajal” forests. Then we will arrive to the amazing Amazon observatory, built at the top the biggest tree “SHIHUAHUACO”, from that location you may observe the magical jungle, and at the same time have a pleasant ride in a canoe around the lake. Then return to the lodge, lunch. Then in the afternoon a canoe ride though the river and a visit to a typical local family, then return and dinner. |
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| Day 09: BRIOLO AND GAMITANA RIVERS Breakfast, at the indicated time we will start another excursion across the magic jungle where we will sail though the Madre de Díos River, till to get to the beginning to a hiking trek to the rivers GAMITNA / BRIOLO; born in the heart of the virgin jungle, these two rivers with their winding ways, they form huge sailing channels then we will return by canoe, observing closely animals like, turtles, caimans, butterflies and a great variety of insects. Then we will arrive to the lodge, dinner and overnight. |
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Day 10: Breakfast and transfer to the airport. Take a flight from Puerto Maldonado to Cusco and then in the afternoon free to explore the city of Cusco. Overnight Cusco |
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DAY 11: Cusco / Puno by bus Other walls are made of giant adobe bricks. The structure also has two circular lateral columns. Around the Temple are several buildings once used for housing and storage. About 70 km further on, we pass through La Raya Ranch where we can see herds of vicuñas and llamas. Then we travel along the High Plateau of Collao, stopping at the Town of Ayaviri, an important livestock and textile centre, to visit the impressive Temple of Kalasaya, ruins from the ancient Pucara Culture. |
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DAY 12: Puno: Titicaca Lake, Floating Islands of Uros and Taquile We continue our motorboat trip to Taquile Island, inhabited by Quechua-speaking natives who have developed efficient and unique social systems, as well as fine hand weaving techniques, kept alive down through generations. Upon arrival at the Town of Taquile we will have a lunch. Then we will walk through the various hills and archaeological sites of this 6 km long Island. In the afternoon, return to Puno for overnight at your hotel. Evening free. |
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| DAY 14: Puno / La Paz - Tiahuanaco In the morning, a seven hour trip in a private car from Puno to La Paz (Bolivia). On the way, we will stop over in the town of Chucuito, where we will visit the Temple of Fertility called Inca Ullo with carved stone figures in the shape of a human phallus. Then we will stop over in Juli and Pomata, towns renowned for their Catholic Jesuit temples built during Spanish Colonial times. Snack on the way. Once in the town of Desaguadero, we will cross the International bridge between Peru and Bolivia. Then we will stop over in Tiahuanaco the great pre - Incan citadel, the centre of the ancient culture by the same name, considered as the Archaeological Capital of Bolivia. We will visit the Main Plaza, palaces, temples and the famous "Sun Gate". Arrival in La Paz in the afternoon and transfer to the hotel of your choice. |
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DAY 15: La Paz - Sightseeing tour and Moon Valley In the morning, we will have a guided sightseeing tour of the City of La Paz, including the Murillo Square, San Francisco Temple, streets and old Colonial mansions. We will also visit the Market of Witches and the residential Districts of La Paz. Continuing by the Moon Valley, near La Paz, where the erosion of the time has been forming the nature creating a scenery similar to the surface of the moon . Back to the selected hotel in La Paz. Remainder of day at leisure. |
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DAY 16 LA PAZ - UYUNI-SALAR-INCAWASI ISLAND -JIRIRA-UYUNI SALAR OF UYUNI WHITE DESERTS, LAGOONS OF COLOUR |
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| DAY 17 Departure from Uyuni will be at 09:00am to Uyuni Salt, taking in, on the way Colchani, where you will visit the small processing plants and see the refinement of the salt. The tour will then take you to the Hotel of Salt. After that you will have lunch on Incawasi Island. The tour will then continue to Jirira a little town where dinner and accommodation at the lodge will be provided. |
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| DAY 18 After breakfast you will go up to Tunupa volcano where you will have a great view of Coipasa and Salar de Uyuni Salts. Dinner will be at the campsite. You will then head back to Uyuni town and take the train back to Oruro. |
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| DAY 19 After breakfast you will continue to La Paz. Hotel. |
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| DAY 20 La Paz / International Departure Transfer to the International Airport in La Paz at the appropriate time in order to board your homebound flight. |
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This circuit can be performed as follows: La Paz – Uyuni –La Paz - Puno - Cusco - Lima |
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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 (10 Nights), camping (3 Nights), homestay – basic with the locals (1 Night)
• Transport: Train, Bus, Plane, 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:
• 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!
