Transfer airport/hotel – Overnight
Morning is at leisure – Transfer to the airport and flight
to Cusco – Afternoon is at leisure – Overnight
Transfer to Urubamba River by private car to take rafting classes
– Back to Cusco – Overnight
Full day excursion to go horse riding in the vicinity of Cusco (Sacsayhuaman,
Qenqo and Puca Pucara) – At dawn, back to Cusco – Overnight
Transfer to Moray by private transport to do some of the coolest
mountain biking, doing 3 hours of down hill, flat and some uphill.
It is hard but very rewarding – At dawn, back to Cusco –
Overnight
Full day excursion to visit the Sacsayhuaman ruins, the colonial
town of Pisaq its Indian market and ruins – In the afternoon,
visit a famous ceramics at the Seminario workshop and then onto
Ollantaytambo to visit its fortress – Overnight
Transfer to the 82nd Km. to start the trekking until the ruins of
Llactapata, a place where we will make camp
Climbing to the long steep path of Warmiwañusca the highest
pass in this trek, where we will make camp
Climb to the third pass to walk through a causeway and a tunnel,
both original Inca constructions – After this pass, we reach
the Phuyupatamarca ruins – Camping close the Wiñay
Wayna ruins
Arrival at Machu Picchu and visit to the ruins – Overnight
at Aguas Calientes where there is a chance to go to the hot-spring
waters and to do a shamanic cleansing ritual
Back to Cusco by backpacker train – Rest of the day is at
leisure – Overnight
Transfer to the airport and flight to Puerto Maldonado – Reception
and transfer to our final destination at the jungle lodge, by motor
boat. This is deep in the Amazon basin, a region of unmatched beauty
and the world’s largest bio-diversity – Rest of the
day is at leisure - Overnight
The guide will take us on hikes, canoe rides, to discover this amazing
place.
You will have an opportunity to learn not only about the area’s
rich flora and fauna, but also about their extensive practical use
for the medicinal plants and their use of other forest plant resources
in their traditional techniques for building, fishing and hunting.
The area is renowned for its diverse plant and animal populations
and although some maybe difficult to spot, they include the Harpy
Eagle, the prehistoric looking Hoatzin, a variety of wading birds,
over 32 species of parrots, 4 species of primates, a variety of
frogs, butterflies, tapir, deer, peccary, jaguar, ocelot and playful
river otters who live in the area’s owbow lakes.
Early in the morning transfer to Puerto Maldonado by motor boat
– Transfer to the airport and flight to Lima – Transfer
to the hotel – Rest of the day is at leisure – Overnight
Transfer to the south of Lima to the beach resort of Punta Hermosa
Rest of the day is at leisure – Overnight
Surfing lessons with a Peruvian pro surfer from the surfing school
Olas Peru – Overnight
Transfer to the airport
| QUOTATION
per person – in USD
Valid until 31.12.2004 |
PAX |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4/20 |
PRICE |
3670 |
2311 |
2132 |
1951 |
HOSTELS
LOCALITY
|
HOSTEL |
| Lima |
Buena Vista or Mariel |
| Cusco |
Casona Real or El Conquistador or El Balcón |
| Ollantaytambo |
Muñay Tika or Las Orquídeas or El Capulí |
| Machu Picchu |
Rupawasi |
| Tambopata |
Tambopata Amazon Lodge |
THE PROGRAM INCLUDES
Activities
Rafting
session on the Urubamba River
Horseback
riding to visit Cusco’s surroundings
Mountain
biking at Moray
Visitors
Ticket to main sights in the Cusco Area.
Full
day tour of the Sacred Valley of the Incas.
Four
day Inca Trail hike with a local guide, cook and porters.
Guided
tour of Machu Picchu.
Three
days Tambopata Amazon Lodge & Excursion.
Surfing
lesson at Punta Hermosa beach
Internal
flights
Buses,
horses, train.
All
accommodation in little nice hostels, jungle lodge and camping on
the Inca Trail.
While
on the Amazon Jungle, the Inca Trail, and the Island tour all meals
are included
On
the other days your tour leader will give you plenty of recommendations
on places to go, according to your budget
THE PROGRAM DOES NOT INCLUDE
Tips
in the airports, restaurants, hotels and bus stations
Meals
not mentioned
Airport
taxes (Internal USD 5.04 per flight – International USD 28.24)
WHAT TO TAKE
You will be on the move a great deal, so our advice is to pack as
lightly as possible. 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 big backpack (around 80 litres) and a
good size daypack is also essential.
Day backpack / First-aid kit** / Fleece top / Sunblock / Windproof-waterproof
jacket / Sunglasses / Small towel and swim wear / Toiletries (biodegradable)
/ 4 shirts ort-shirts / Watch or alarm clock / Sun hat / Water bottle
/1 pair of shorts / 2 pairs of long trousers / Pocket knife / 1
pair hiking pants/track pants / Flashlight / Money belt / Sturdy
walking shoes
Big backpack (around 80 litres volume) / Cover for backpacks / Hiking
waterproof boots / Sport sandals / Inner sheet (for sleeping bag)
/ Wool hat, mitts or gloves (preferably waterproof) / Rain poncho
/ Strong plastic bags to help keep gear dry / Sleeping bag (this
can also be hired locally for approximately $10 USD) / Mattress
(a foam mattress is included as part of the hike; however no self
inflating type mattresses are available for hire) / Thermal underwear
/ Insect repellent with a DEET% between 35-75
**First aid kit should contain lip salve, Anti-inflammatory
tablets (e.g. Ibuprofen), Aspirin, Band Aids, anti-histamine, Imodium
or similar tablets for mild cases of diarrhea, re-hydration powder,
Purification tablets or filter and extra prescription drugs you
may be taking.
Optional - Camera and film, reading/writing
material, binoculars.
All other camping equipment is provided for the Inca Trail excursion.
Porters carry the camping gear and food. You will be responsible
for carrying your personal items, such as clothing and sleeping
bags. A porter can be hired locally to assist you carrying these
items if you chose.
Remember that although near the Equator, the higher altitude
on some parts of the trip make for cool evenings and you will
need a warm sweater or pullover. It is best to layer clothes rather
than bring a heavy parka so that you can take layers off. This
is especially true during the cooler months on the Inca Trail
(May to Sept), at which time warmer clothing is essential.
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