“8 Days Cusco – Sacred Valley & Salkantay Trek To Machupicchu”

DAY 1.- ARRIVAL IN CUSCO & TRANSFER TO YOUR HOTEL.

Bienvenidos! Welcome to Peru!

Your adventure begins with a welcoming
greeting at Cusco airport to transfer you to your hotel.
Enjoy the arecheological city of Cusco, known particularly for its excellent cuisine
and good museums, as well as the historic down-town areas. your Travel
Designer can arrange a tour for you should you wish and you’ll have all
of our recommendations at hand for the best things to see and do in the
city to make the very most of your stay.

At night we will have our family buffet dinner, where we will enjoy live show of typical dances from all over Peru, enjoying amazing traditional andean music.

Lodging: Cusco –  Sonesta Hotel Cusco****  or similars.

DAY 2.- SACRED VALLEY TOUR.

Guiding you through to the fertile Sacred Valley, once the spiritual and commercial heartland of the Inca Empire. You will be collected from your hotel by your expert, local guide and private vehicle to be driven firstly to The Animal Sanctuary of Cochawasi, located in heart of the valley: here we may observe many of the native Andean species such as the puma, Andean cóndor, alpacas, and many more.

Your next stop will be the Incan fortress of Pisaq. where you can see the biggest Inca cemetery with more than 2000 tombs. There we can admire the incredible farming terraces carved into the mountain and the religious area of this important citadel.

After Pisac we head to Urubamba where we have a delicious  buffet lunch (Not Included).  Then we continue on to Ollantaytambo, the oldest continuously occupied town on the American continent. The narrow streets of Ollantaytambo, along with their canals, have not changed much from the time of the Inca Empire, giving you a feeling of what it would have been like to live during this time.

In the afternoon our last place to visit will be Chinchero, on this site we will appreciate the Inka walls that are very well preserved in the main square as well as many altars directed to the four cardinal points. We will also visit the beautiful colonial church, unique for its work of art. Continuing, we will participate in a wonderful exposition of Andean weaving art; During the weaving we will become familiar with the wisdom of Andean weavings, such and as they are maintained long before Inka times.

Lodging: Sacred Valley – Chinchero Boutique Hotel*** or similars.

DAY 3 TO 7.- 5 DAYS SALKANTAY TREKKING TO MACHUPICCHU

DAY3.- FIRST DAY TREK: MOLLEPATA – HUMANTAY LAGOON – SOYROCOCHA.

On this hiking tour to Machu Picchu, a member of Inti Peru Adventures will pick you up from your hotel before departing Cusco around 6am. We will drive roughly 3.5 hours to our trail head at Soraypampa (12,467 feet). In route to Soraypampa, we will stop in the quaint town of Mollepata to use the bathrooms, have a snack and grab a cup of coffee or tea. Once we arrive we will meet our donkeys (gear porters) and have a thorough brief on the pertinent aspects of trekking in the Andes. We will immediately be over shadowed by the giant, Mount Salkantay. We will go on a 1.5 hour day hike to aide in acclimatization and to see the beautiful, teal waters of lake Humantay.

We will hike back to Soraypampa where a delicious lunch will be prepared by our Inti chef. After lunch, we will begin to slowly ascend a mild incline for roughly 3.5 hours to the village of Soyroqocha (13,779 feet).

Upon arrival at camp, you will find your tents ready and waiting, as well as hot drinks and popcorn. We will have some free time to change clothes, get warm and rehydrate until our delicious dinner is served. This camp is especially beautiful at night, when the milky way is splashed across the sky. Photographers, this is the perfect place to take long exposures of the stars!

Hiking Mileage: 3.1 miles
Lowest Elevation: 12,467 feet
Highest Elevation: 14,435 feet
Trekking Duration: 3-4 hours

Lodging: Campsite.

DAY 4.- SENCOD DAY TREK: SOYROCOCHA – SALKANTAY PASS – QOLLPAPAMPA.

Today we will wake up to a steaming cup of coca tea and gaze upon the stunning, snow-covered Salkantay Mountain. Today we will travel through a diverse range of climatic zones, from golden grasslands to sub-alpine zones to cloud forests. After a nutritious breakfast we will begin to trek slowly towards Salkantay Pass (15,091 feet), which takes roughly 1 hour. At the pass we will have a break to drink water, eat snacks and take in the spectacular views of Mount Salkantay. Subsequently, we will hike down to Huayraqmachay village, where we will have a delicious lunch prepared for us by our kitchen crew. After lunch we will hike down to Qollpapampa village (10,170 feet) where we will camp for the night.

Hiking Mileage: 9.9 miles
Lowest Elevation: 10,170 feet
Highest Elevation: 15,091 feet
Trekking Duration: 8-9 hours

Lodging: Campsite.

DAY 5.- THIRD DAY TREK: QOLLPAPAMPA – LA PLAYA – LUCMABAMBA.

Today we will be trekking through the tranquil cloud forest. We will hike for about five hours following the Lluskamayo River, with the prospect of seeing a variety of orchids, birds, and a magnificent waterfall. Today’s trek ends at Lucmabamba town (6,725 feet) where we will have lunch and camp for the night. After we relax for a while, we will go meet Freddy the owner of our camp and a local coffee plantation. Here we will be able to pick our own coffee beans, roast them and make our own coffee. In addition, Freddy will teach us many local traditions of the Quechua people and you can potentially buy some souvenir coffee from him.

Hiking Mileage: 8 miles
Lowest Elevation: 6,725 feet
Highest Elevation: 12,540 feet
Trekking Duration: 5-6 hours

Lodging: Campsite.

DAY 6.- FOURTH DAY TREK: LUCMABAMBA – HIDROELECTRICA – AGUAS CALIENTES.

After an early breakfast accompanied by Freddie’s local coffee from the farm, we will begin our hike which ascends to the Llaqtapata Inca ruins. This section of the trail is part of the Inca Trail, used in the past to connect Machu Picchu with the city of Vilcabamba. Once we arrive at Llaqtapata we will have our first glimpse of the ancient city of the Incas, Machu Picchu. Our local guide and interpreter will introduce us to the history and culture of the Inca and Quechua people. After the lessons we will descend roughly three hours to the hydroelectric power station. From the power station We are going to walk our last stretch towards Aguas Calientes for about 3 hours along the train track. There is a nice path next to the tracks through the warm paradise of the cloud forest. This is the same trail used by the American professor Hiram Bingham who rediscovered Machu Picchu after centuries of it being lost to the outside world! Once in Aguas Calientes, you can rest a bit before dinner or walk around this alluring place that has the feel of a California Gold Rush town. There are no cars in Aguas Calientes, so it is an especially peaceful place to be. In Aguas Calientes we’ll have a family dinner and your guides will deliver the plan for the next morning. A much deserved rest so we’re recharged and ready for Machu Picchu the next day.

Hiking Mileage: 8 miles
Lowest Elevation: 5,905 feet
Highest Elevation: 10,107 feet
Trekking Duration: 6-7 hours

Lodging: Aguas Calientes – Machupicchu.

Waman Hotel Machupicchu *** o similars.

DAY 7.- PRIVATE TOUR OF MACHUPICCHU.

After a delicious breakfast at the hotel your private guide will take you on a comprehensive tour of the Machupicchu citadel, really bringing it to life by detailing the history, significance and myths surrounding it as well as taking you to the hidden corners and best viewpoints. Then after your guided tour, you’ll enjoy a delicious lunch before an afternoon at your leisure. You can explore the areas around Machu Picchu or carry on exploring the ruins.

We will coordinate the time to meet in Aguas Calientes to board our train back to Ollantaytambo and then we will transfer you in our private bus or van back to Cusco to your hotel, so with this experiences we have completed our service to Machupicchu and the Sacred Valley of The Incas.

Optional:

The trek to the peak of Huayna Picchu: Huayna Picchu is the mountain that stands next to Machu Picchu. It is a 45 minute hike to the top. Going back down is quite steep, if you are scared of heights. This is done after your tour of Machu Picchu. The cost is $35 per person to hike. Arrangements need to be made at least one month in advance, due to popularity.

Difficulty: Moderate to challenging.

The trek to Machu Picchu Mountain: It has the most spectacular view, It is a 1.5 hours hike to the top. Located to the southwest of the citadel of Machu Picchu with a height of 3,050 m (10,007 ft.), This trek offers unparalleled views of the famous Inca sanctuary and also panoramic views of the surrounding mountainous landscape. The cost is $35 per person to hike.

Difficulty: Moderate to challenging.

Lodging: Sacred Valley – Chinchero Boutique Hotel*** or similars.

DAY 8.- FREE MORNING WALKING TOUR & TRANSFER TO THE AIRPORT.

After a delicious breakfast, you will have an optional Free Morning Walking Tour of this beatiful archeological city of Cusco.

The walking tour includes the following places:

• Inca Museum.
• Plaza Nazarenas.
• San Blas neighborhood.
• The twelve angle stone.

Then according to your flight schedule we will transfer you to the airport for your flight to Lima and then flight home.

End of the tour!!!

✓ All hotels are based on availability. We will not make any changes without your approval. Four and five-star hotels are available – inquire within for rates.

INCLUDED:

• 4 night’s accommodations with 3 stars hotels.
• 4 breakfasts,1 lunches.1 family dinners.
• Meet and greet airport service.
• 01 family dinner with Andean dance show
• All transportation.
• Pre-departure briefing: You will meet your guide and group in our office for orientation. Here we provide you with duffle bags that will be on horse-back during the trekhorse-back during the trek
• Professional English Speaking Tour Guide
• Assistant Tour Guide for groups of 9+.
• Entrance to Machu Picchu
• Bus from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu (round trip)
• Professional Cook
• Horses to carry all equipment and 7 kg of your personal items
• Pick-up and transportation from your hotel
• Water (excluding the first 4 hours of the trek when you need to bring your own).
• 4 Breakfasts, 4 Lunches, 4 Afternoon Snacks and 4 Dinners. If you have a dietary request (vegetarian/vegan/gluten-free, etc) or allergy please advise us upon booking and re-confirm the day of our briefing
• Wake up tea: Every morning our staff will bring tea to your tent
• Dining tent with tables and chairs
• 4 man tent for every 2 trekkers
• Hotel in Aguas Calientes (Golden Sunrise Machupicchu ****)
• Transportation Ollantaytambo-Cusco.
• Train ticket Aguas Calientes – Ollantaytambo
• Double thickness foam sleeping mattress
• Oxygen bottle
• First aid kit
• Full support from your Travel Concierge before, during and after your trip.

NOT INCLUDED:

• Sleeping Bag (Optional Rental Fee will apply).
• Breakfast on day 4 and lunch and dinner on Day 8.
• Entrance Fee to Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain. Extra US$ 75.
• Tips for Staff.
• Travel Insurance – you are strongly recommended to take out travel insurance for the duration of your trip.

THINGS TO BRING:

• Original Passport
• ISIC card (if you are a student and want to qualify for a discount price)
• Hiking Boots
• Waterproof jacket / rain poncho
• Warm jacket
• Hat and gloves
• T-shirts (quick dry)
• Comfortable Trekking Pants
• Sun hat
• Sunscreen (SPF 35+)
• Insect repellant (We strongly suggest NATURAL repellant)
• Toiletries and hand sanitiser
• Personal medication
• Camera and film
• Flashlite with spare batteries (or a environmental friendly option).
• Full support from your Travel Concierge before, during and after your trip.

THIS TOUR RUNS ALSO AS A PRIVATE SERVICE!
****Daily Departure with at least 2 people****

DEPARTURE DATES:

• As long as we meet our minimum of two people, our Incredible Adventure Tours can leave any day of the week, twelve months a year.