CUSCO ADVENTURE DELUXE 11 DAYS/10 NIGHTS

On arrival at Lima International airport, you will be transferred to your hotel. The city of Lima was founded by the Spanish conquistador Francisco Pizarro on January 5, 1535, the eve of the Epiphany of the Magi – from which it derived its evocative original name of La Ciudad de los Reyes or “The City of Kings”.  It is a city of rare fascination and unexpected pleasures.  Lima has decaying colonial splendor and the teeming vitality of an oriental bazaar; melancholy cloudy winters and warm breezy summers; impoverished urban sprawl and quiet elegant corners among ancient buildings where the night air is scented with jasmine.

Overnight at the selected Hotel.

Transfer to the airport. Flight to Cusco.

Arrival and transfer to the Sacred Valley. En route, visit to Awanacancha, which is a weaving center with the goal to keep alive the traditional textile arts. Here you can see four members of the cameloid family - llama, alpacas, vicunas and guanacos; learn about the harvesting of the different wools and the natural dying techniques and have a chance to see native weavers from different areas showing their different weaving styles and dresses.

Then, you will be driven to Pisac, a Peruvian village full of color and tradition in the Sacred Valley on the Urubamba River. The village is well-known for its market, an event which attracts travelers from all over the world.

Lunch at Huayoccari Hacienda.

Overnight at the selected Hotel.

Start our day with our visit to Ollantaytambo ruins and having fun with a horse ride at the magical town of Cachicata.

This morning you will visit the massive fortress of Ollantaytambo, a formidable stone structure that climbs massive terraces to the top of a peak. This was the valley’s main defense against the Antis and was the site of the Incas’ greatest victory against the Spanish during the wars of conquest. You will also visit a local Chicheria house, where your guide will tell you about the history and production process of this unique beverage.

Typical lunch Pachamanca

Then you will be transferred  to the Inca Bridge, where we will meet our horses. You will cross the Urubamba River where you will see a spectacular scenery with snow-covered mountains, agriculture terraces and the Inca trail, you will continue until arriving to the Cacchicata, here your transportation will be waiting for you.

Then return to the hotel.

Overnight at the selected Hotel.

Day at leisure to choose an adventure tour (Please ask for the additional price):

OPT 1: HD KAYAK PIURAY LAGOON

Transfer from hotel in Sacred Valley to Piuray Lake at 11 269 ft is located amidst a surreal landscape. In the way  we  will  pass  through  small  Andean  communities  surrounded  by  fields  farmed  by  local  people.  It is a great chance to observe Andean villagers in their daily work. When we arrive to our lake put in, passengers will receive a safety briefing by their guide just after receiving their kayaking equipment. We then pop into the water and start our adventure in this astonishing attraction. We will observe of plenty bird life and even some local fishermen with their nets and fishing lines scattering the lake for fresh rainbow trout. After 1 ½  hours paddling along the lake’s shore we will pop out of the water and return back to our hotel or next destination.

OPT 2: FD HUMANTAY TREK 

Guide and driver will pick you up at your hotel in Sacred Valley at around 5:00 am. After 2 hours driven, we will stop in Mollepata village for a short break before ascending a winding mountain road to a site called Soraypampa (3,900m/12,795ft) for 1 hour driven. Here you will begin our hike to Humantay Lake; you begin an ascent up the slopes that border the plateau. Two hours later, after making your way over the final hill, you will be stunned to see the turquoise water of the lake, made even more spectacular by the sight of the Humantay (4,200m/13,779ft) glacier looming behind it. Here you will have a chance to relax, enjoy a snack and meditate in the tranquility of this magical spot. After we will descent back to Soraypampa where we will enjoy our Lunch, a short nap, then return to the hotel.

OPT 3: SKYLODGE ZIPLINE & VIA FERRATA

The Sacred Valley zip-line gives people of all ages the opportunity to fly over this magical and magnificent valley, in a safe and fun way. The zip line has 7 lines or cables, from 150mt to 700mt, for a total of 2800mt.

Starting with 30-40 minutes hike, easy and via ferrata equipped for more safety will take you to the first line. You will have a small via ferrata climbing (4 meters) so you can have a perfect idea on what is to climb a ferrata route.

Each line is different from the other, you will start with an easy and short one and the circuit will allowed you to upgrade your zipline expertise.

Lunch included at the hotel 

Overnight at the selected Hotel.

Today we start the Inca Trail 

Sacred Valley/Inca Trail Piscakucho

We start the Inca Trail at Km 82 of the Machu Pichu railroad. After getting acquainted with our crew we set out, crossing a footbridge to hike a gentle two hours down the Urubamba Canyon, and then visit imposing, sculpted Inca farming terraces and the settlement of Llaqtapata on the banks of the Cusicacha side river. We then climb a short way up the Cusichaca valley to Huayllabamba, the last inhabited village on the trail, where we camp.

Overnight Camping 

Huayllabamba/Pacaymayo

The trail climbs gently through the mountains through the last houses of Huayllabamba, and then through Polylepis woodland, puna or treeless grassland of the High Andes. In the afternoon we start our steady ascent towards the highest pass, which is called Abra Warmiwañusca or “Dead Woman’s Pass”, at 13,850 ft. (4,211 m). We then descend through the forested Pacaymayo Valley towards our eponymous camp at 11,900 ft. (3,620 m), where our staff will receive us with a tasty dinner and warm tea. All meals and snacks are included.

Overnight Camping 

Pacaymayo/Phuyupatamarca

This morning we ascend towards the second-highest pass of the trip (13,113 ft.), visit Sayacmarca, Aobamba Valley and through bromeliads and orchids to our campsite near a rock pinnacle topped with Inca viewing platforms, which overlook the archaeological site known as Phuyupatamarca (“Town of the Clouds”) which offers fantastic sunrise views of the snow-capped peak named Salcantay, the Vilcabamba Mountain Range, and a stunning view down the valley towards the steamy heat of the Amazon rainforest.

Overnight Camping 

On this last day of the Inca Trail we enjoy a fantastic morning view and go through Wiñay Wayna before the relatively gigantic grand finale at Machu Picchu which we reach in the afternoon.

Return to Aguas Calientes to overnight in the hotel. 

Dinner at the hotel

Overnight at the selected Hotel.

Machu Picchu/Cusco

We return to Machu Picchu by shuttle bus up the switchback road to the site and spend the day in both guided and individual exploration, visiting the best-known features of this astounding and mysterious Inca settlement. (Optional hike to Huayna Picchu - Not included)

 Lunch at Belmond Sanctuary Lodge restaurant. 

Return to Cusco via Vistadome train and transfer to the hotel. 

Overnight at the selected Hotel.

This morning, you will embark on a guided city tour of Cusco, visit the most important places of the Archaeological Capital of America which was the capital of the Inca's Empire. Observe the mixture of the 3 cultures: the native quechuas Indians, the Spanish conquerors and the actual people. We include the visit of the Main Square, the Cathedral, the church of "La Compañía", the attractive neighbourhood of San Blas and the Santo Domingo Church former Koricancha Temple.

After seeing the sights of the ancient city, your visit will take you to the ruins of Sacsayhuaman, a true testimonial to Incan architectural skills.  Compiled of massive stones (one weighs 125 tons!) you are challenged to try to slip a piece of paper through the cracks inbetween these blocks, cut and fitted together with incredible precision without a single drop of mortar to hold them in place. This ancient fortress (where the greatest battle between the Spanish and Incas took place) overlooks the red-tiled roofs of Cusco and the breathtaking countryside surrounding the city. 

Afternoon at your leisure.

Overnight at the selected Hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel. 

At a scheduled time, transfer to the airport for your flight to Lima.

Upon arrival, assistance at the airport for your International flight.