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Peru Vacation Package-Inca Highlights

PERU - Summer Vacation - Nazca, Cusco, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu and Lake Titicaca
This Peru summer get-a-way vacation package is perfect for the traveler who wants to see the sights the highlights of Inca's in Peru with visit to Nazca for flightseeing, then on to Cusco and the Sacred Valley for a full day of sightseeing.  Spend 2-days walking around Machu Picchu and 2 nights at visiting  Lake Titicaca and the city of Puno with a visit to the Uros Islands.    This package can be customized with additional days.

This package is designed for the active traveler who wants to be independent but wants  the security of being with local hosts that  meet and greet at the airport and transfers.  Knowledgeable local guides for day excursions that pick them up at the hotel for sightseeing, pre-arranged transportation planned ahead of time for convenient smooth transition between cities for intra-country airline and train travel.  Moderate to luxury hotels that are arranged in advance with locations suitable for sightseein of the city.  Our local tour provider in Peru is available 24 hours a day for questions or emergency contact.  Our  independent hosted journeys are a perfect way to see Peru on your own.


Day to Day Itinerary 10-Day / 9-Nights
    
Day 01 - Arrival into Lima
Meet & Greet Lima Airport delivery documents
Overnight:   Costa Del Sol Ramada  Airport hotel.

Day 2 : Lima / Ica
Meet & Greet and transfer from your hotel in Lima to Ica along the Peruvian coast to Ica (a four hour ride). Transfer to the airport for a flight over the Nazca Lines. Are they merely huge figures or could they be extraterrestrial landing fields? Transfer to your hotel . The remainder of the afternoon is at leisure.
Overnight:  Las Dunas Hotel in ICA

Day 03 – ICA / LIMA / CUSCO
Breakfast at your hotel. Morning ride back to Lima Airport.  Board your flight to Cusco.  On arrival into Cusco, meet & greet Cusco Airport by local host and transfer to Cusco hotel.  Afternoon walking tour of Cusco. Afternoon guided walking / city tour of Cusco During the walking tour of the ancient capital of the Inca Empire, visitors are easily caught up in the excitement of this city. The tour includes a visit to the Cathedral and Santo Domingo Church, passing through the city's main streets and the Plaza de Armas. You will walk through some of Cusco's most astonishing streets to reach the San Blas Church. (2h 1/2.)
Overnight::  RUINAS CUSCO HOTEL
 
 
Day 04 – Cusco – Free Day (B)
Overnight – Ruinas Cusco Hotel (B)

Day 05 – Cusco / Sacred Valley (B, L)
Full day Tour of Sacred Valley. Morning departure for a drive through the fertile countryside to the colonial village of Pisac. During your visit to the bustling marketplace you will have the opportunity to bargain with the natives for many different types of Peruvian handicrafts and jewelry. After lunch the tour continues to the village of Ollantaytambo for a visit to its impressive Inca fortress. (L) (9h.)
Overnight:  Hotel Hacienda del Valle
 
Day 06 Sacred Valley / Machu Picchu (B)
Morning Vistadome train ride through the sacred valley of Urubamba to the "Lost City of the Incas.  Guided tour of Machu Picchu perched 8,200 feet above the valley, it was hidden by mountains and semi-tropical jungles for 400 years until discovered by Hiram Bingham of Yale University in 1911. Archaeologists believe that the Inca "Virgins of the Sun" took refuge from the Spanish Conquistadors here. Guided tour of the ruins upon arrival. Lunch is on your own. Afternoon free to explore Aguas Callientes. 
Overnight: Hatuchay Tower Hotel  in Aguas Calientes at the base of Machu Picchu


Day 07 – Sacred Valley / Cusco
Enjoy one of the most incredible sights on earth, the sanctuary of Machu Picchu. Take as much time as you need to study these magnificent ruins.   Your names have been put on the list to hike the steep stone trail of Huayna Picchu, the pyramid-shape mountain above Machu Picchu for a breathtaking view of the site.   Stroll to the Inca Bridge a secret entrance used by the Inca's army or walk toward the Inca Trail to find the historic Inti punku or Sun Gate. Afternoon at leisure to study these magnificent ruins.  Bus and second entrance fee to Machu Picchu included.  Huayna Picchu hike is available at additional cost. Afternoon return train ride back to Ollataytambo train station.  Upon arrival a host will meet and assist you and transfer you to your hotel in Cusco.  Breakfast included. Overnight in Cusco RUINAS CUSCO HOTEL standard double room.

Day 08-  Cusco / Puno
Transfer to Cusco transportation bus station and board First Class tourist bus to Puno,Enroute the Bus stop at many of the ruins along with way with Lunch served.Approximately 9-hours.
Overnight:  Casa Andina Classic (B,L)


Day 09 – Puno / Lake Titicaca

Visit to Uros Island (includes cultural activity - lasts approximately 30 minutes) Visit to the Uros Indian and Taquile Island at Lake Titikaka - This full day excursion will take you to the highest navigable lake in the world to visit the floating islands of the Uros Indians, considered themselves Lords of the Lake, and they were convinced they had black blood because they did not feel the cold of the lake and the winter. Continuing to Taquile where a native community of about 400 families still lives with the traditions of the XIV century that respect the principals of an Incan way life. Taquile is a very important site on Lake Titikaka for its a archeological remains, the sacred and ceremonial sites, the festive activities, their rituals and for the daily life of the inhabitants which is dedicated to farming, textile production and fishing. (L) (9h..  Overnight Casa Andina

 Day 10  Puno / Lima
Morning free in Puno.  Afternoon transfer to Juliaca Airport for flight to Lima.  Upon arrival into Lima, check in for your international flight back to USA.


10-Day / 9-Night Package Includes:
•    1-Night hotel in Lima.
•    1-Night hotel in Ica, RT transportation Lima to Ica, hotel, Flightseeing of Nazca Lines
•    3-Nights Cusco hotel- 1/2 day guided walking tour
•    1-Night hotel Sacred Valley with - full day sightseeing of Sacred Valley
•    1-Night lodging in Aguas Calientes with guided sightseeing of Machu Picchu
•    2-Days admission entrance to Machu Picchu with transfer to Machu Picchu
•    RT Train from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes
•    Transportation from Cusco to Puno and sightseeing on Lake Titicaca
•    2-Nights accommodations Puno at the Casa Andina Classic
•    Sightseeing with English speaking guide as indicated in itinerary,
•    Transfers as indicated
•    Intra-country Airfare:  Lima/Cusco/Puno/Lima NOT included in price
•    International airfare from USA to Peru not include


Package Land Price:
Land Price per person shared room w/twin beds:    Call for Quote

Peru Airfare:  Lima/Cusco/Juliaca / Lima
1  LIMA / CUSCO LA  2057   1110A 1230P    
2  JULIACA / LIMA LA  2092  0745P 0925P     
Approximate Airfare:  Call for Quote

Hotels:

Costa del Sol Ramada - Lima
Costa del Sol Ramada, first hotel in South America located inside an international airport, offers you the comfort and saves you the time in order  to have a good rest, since we are a few steps from boarding gates we create the perfect combination: time saving, pleasure and rest. 130 rooms

Cusco – Ruinas Hotel Cusco
Located in the historic and monument district of the center of Cusco. Conveniently situated two blocks from the Main Square and the traditional  neighborhood of San Blas.     
34 rooms    

Hotel La Hacienda Del Valle   
La Hacienda del Valle is situated on the Inca´s Sacred Valley, in the small peasant community of Yanahuara, The hotel has located in the middle of  Urubamba and Ollantaytambo road. La Hacienda del Valle has a distance of 12 Km from the Urubamba City and 15 Km from Ollantaytambo City.The hotel  is surrounded by beautiful landscapes, rivers, gardens and corn fields, with the flat valley floor dominated by steep hills and snow-capped peaks  easily seen from the hotel.
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Casa Andina Puno  
The hotel is located in the heart of downtown Puno, just 1 block from the Plaza de Armas and around the corner from Jr. Lima, the pedestrian-only  boulevard that’s the site of most restaurants, bars and shops of interest to visitors. Only 5 minutes from the train station and the port of Puno –  where boats set off to explore Lake Titicaca – and 45 minutes from the Juliaca airport     .


 

Peru Family Soft Adventure Trip

Friday, 25 January 2013 19:23 Written by Peru TravelPOINTS

A Peru Family Soft Adventure tour package is an ideal vacation combining mountain biking in Puno, day excursions and hikes in the Sacred Valley and a one day trek on the Inca Trail into Machu Picchu.  The entire family can join in on this active adventure vacation around the highlights of Peru. Only recommended for active healthy individuals with a sense of adventure. Not recommended for the under 12's.  This package highlights the cultural aspects of Peru along with the “out of the ordiniary” parts of Peru many visitors never experience.  This package include visits to Puno & Lake Titicaca, Cusco, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu and a day hike on the Inca Trail. 

 

Brief Day-To-Day Itinerary

Day 01 - Arrival into Lima Peru. Overnight Lima.

Day 02 LIMA / PUNO
Fly to Juliaca with boat trip to floating Uros & Taquile Islands on lake Titicaca - Overnight Puno at the Casa Andina Private Collection.

Day 03 PUNO - Mountain Biking
5 - 6 Hour relatively easy and semi-strenuous ride with support vehicle from Juliaca to the Southeast  portion of the Lake Titicaca located in the border between Peru and Bolivia.  Return back by Puno overnight.

Day 04 Cusco / Sacred Valley - Urubamba Valley
Morning flight from Puno to Cusco.  Pick up and tour Pisac Market & Ollantaytambo ruins. Overnight Ollantaytambo.

Day 05 - Urubamba / Sacred Valley
Moray, Maras Salt Pools and Authentic Quechua Village.  Overnight Ollantaytambo

Day 06 -URUBAMBA VALLEY - Malaga Pass Mountain Bike
Head to Malaga Pass, (Optional) Mountain bike down to Santa Maria with support vehicle and guide.  Overnight Casa Andina Private Collection.

Day 07 - Urubama Valley - Machu Picchu

Early morning train ride to trail head of original Inca Trail at mile marker 106.  Hike the Inca Trial to Machu Picchu.  Enroute box lunch.  Overnight Inkaterra Pueblo

Day 08 - Machu Picchu / Cusco
Morning guided tour of Machu Picchu. Optional hike up Huayna Picchu.  Afternoon train and back to Cusco.  Overnight Cusco.

Day 09 - Cusco

Morning 1/2 day walking tour of Cusco.  Afternoon free.  Overnight Casa Andina

Day 10 - Cusco / Lima
Mid day flight from Cusco to Lima.  Evening departure back to USA.

 

Detail Day-To-Day Itinerary

Day 01 Arrival into Lima Peru. Overnight at Ramada Costa del Sol Arrival.

Day 02 LIMA / PUNO (B, L)
Fly from Lima to  Juliaca.  Morning boat ride on Lake Titicaca to visit the Uros Indian and Taquile Island at Lake Titikaka - This full day excursion will take you to the highest navigable lake in the world, to visit the floating islands of the Uros Indians, considered themselves Lords of the Lake, and they were convinced they had black blood because they did not feel the cold of the lake and the winter. Continuing to Taquile where a native community of about 400 families still lives with the traditions of the XIV century that respect the principals of an Incan way life. Taquile is a very important site on Lake Titikaka for its a archeological remains, the sacred and ceremonial sites, the festive activities, their rituals and for the daily life of the inhabitants which is dedicated to farming, textile production and fishing. (9 hour tour) Overnight Puno at the Casa Andina Private Collection.

Day 03 PUNO - Mountain Biking
Morning departure and pickup at  7am travel by Van to city of Juliaca.  Mountain biking tour begins from here  as with support vehicle and guide.  We began our biking tour by the northeast part of Lake Titicaca, riding extensive plains, small typical towns in the Andes dedicated to the agriculture and raising Llama and Alpaca. We take a short break at one of the artisan fairs of one the small towns on the way.  Cross the Lampa and Ramis rivers, after a 2 hours of riding and arrive at Elestrecho de Arapa, with panoramic view of lake Titicaca.  Our route is relatively easy and there are some ascents over some small hills with elevation gains of 600 feet or more.  A support vechile will be available the entire trip.  Lunch served enroute and the journey will end at the Southeast of the lake, arriving at the Huancane, Vilque Chico, Moho and finally to Conima village located in the border between Peru and Bolivia, Conima has a spectacular landscape where there are views of the northeast part of La Cordillera Real, crosses the Andes of Bolivia.
After 5 - 6 hours of mountain bike, approximately 20 miles. Return to Puno back by Puno overnight. Relatively easy and semi-strenuous ride.

Day 04 Cusco / Sacred Valley - Urubamba Valley  (B, L)
Morning flight from Puno to Cusco.  Meet and greet your tour guide at the Cusco airport. Departure for a drive through the fertile countryside to the colonial village of Pisac. During your visit to the bustling marketplace you will have the opportunity to bargain with the natives for many different types of Peruvian handicrafts and jewelry. After lunch the tour continues to the village of Ollantaytambo for a visit to its impressive Inca fortress. (L) (9 hour tour) Overnight Ollantaytambo.


Day 05 - Urubamba / Sacred Valley (B, L)
Moray, Maras Salt Pools and Authentic Quechua Village
Morning excursion to the Inca agricultural experimental center of Moray, famous for its sunken amphitheater, made up of four circular terraces, which appear to disappear into the earth like an artificial crater. The site was apparently an Inca agricultural research station designed for experimenting with crops at various altitudes (some of which run down to depths of 100 meters). It is believed that the terraces, built over containing walls filled with fertile earth and watered by complex irrigation systems, enabled the Incas to grow more than 250 plant species.
Continue to the impressive Maras salt pools formed by water emerging from a lake inside a mountain in the Urubamba Valley. An amazing view of evaporating ponds for the extraction of salt. Learn about ancestral techniques, which are still used, in agricultural, irrigation and salt-recollection tasks, as well as in Andean festivals and rites. After lunch, visit an authentic Quechua Village to feel the way of life of the Inca's ancestors. The Inca himself was a noble Quechua. They live off the land and are always wearing their colorful ponchos, see Quechua children scamper about while woman are weaving their family's clothes. (9-Hours tour)  Overnight Ollantaytambo

Day 06 -URUBAMBA VALLEY - Malaga Pass Mountain Bike
Morning departure up into the high Andes past Ollantaytambo through the Tastayoc Valley to the Malaga Pass (4,650m). Crossing over the Andes we descend into the lush cloud forest of the Vilcabambarange. With the support vehicle and guide you have the option ride mountain bikes down the Andean road stopping to visit many of the Quechua families living in this highland cloud forest habitat. At the small Andean village of Santa Maria.  Return back Ollantaytambo overnight.

Day 07 - Urubama Valley - Machu Picchu
Transfer from hotel to station of Poroy at 6:50 AM, we will take the train until the 106 Km. At this point we will star our trek, we will visit Chachabamba Archeological Group (2170 m.a.s.l.) Then we will walk until Winaywayna (2650 m.a.s.l.) per 3 hours aprox. (Box lunch). In the afternoon we will walk to Inti Punku, here we will have a spectacular view of Machupicchu, after that we'll keep walking to get Machupicchu but just for a moment because then we go down to Aguas Calientes by bus. After have the dinner we'll spend the night in a hotel. Overnight Inkaterra Pueblo

Day 08 - Machu Picchu / Cusco
We will take a bus from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu at 5:30 a.m. we will have a guided tour in Machu Picchu (2 hours aprox) them we will have some free time for take pictures and you could climb to Wayna Picchu or walk in Machu Picchu. After that we'll get down by bus to Aguas Calientes town where we'll take the train to Cusco . OPTIONAL: visit to Wayna Picchu..  Overnight Cusco.

Day 09 - Cusco
During the walking tour of the ancient capital of the Inca Empire, visitors are easily caught up in the excitement of this city. The tour includes a visit to the Cathedral and Santo Domingo Church, passing through the city's main streets and the Plaza de Armas. You will walk through some of Cusco's most astonishing streets to reach the San Blas Church. (2h 1/2.)  Afternoon free.  Overnigh Casa Andina

Day 10 - Cusco / Lima
Mid day flight from Cusco to Lima.  Evening departure back to USA.

Package Includes:
-    1 Nights accommodations in Lima
-    2 Nights accommodations in Puno
-    3 Nights accommodations in Sacred Valley
-    2 Nights accommodation in Aguas Calientes
-    2-Nights accommodations in Cusco
-    Meet and greet representative in Lima, Puno, Cusco.
-    All transportation and tours as described in itinerary.
-    Daily excursions and sightseeing as described in the itinerary.
-    Full Day guided Mountain biking excursion in Puno along Lake Titicaca
-    Vista dome train service from Ollanta train station to Inca Trail Head
-    Guided Inca Trail hike into Machu Picchu
-    2-Entrance fees into Machu Picchu for 3-pax
-    Return Train from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo
-    Bilingual licensed tour guide for all tours and excursions
-    Hotel taxes are exempt for foreigners visiting Peru
-    Hotel accommodations and hotel service charge
-    Baggage handling at airports and at hotels.

LAND PACKAGE PRICE:  Call for Quote at 1-800-626-3483
 

Highlights of Colca Canyon & Machu Picchu

Friday, 30 November 2012 23:50 Written by Peru TravelPOINTS

Experience, first hand, the mysteries and enchantments that Peru has to offer. From Cuzco to Machu Picchu and Arequipa/Colca Canyon back to Lima, you will visit colonial cities, ruins, markets and regions that attest to the legacy of Peru’s ancient cultures. This program is one of the most popular trips in Peru with visits to the  ancient Inca capital of Cuzco, explore the lost city of Machu Picchu, visit fascinating villages with stepped terraces dating from pre-Inca times. Then fly to Arequipa, its main attraction is the colonial heritage and Colca Canyon, the world's deepest, twice the depth of Arizona'a Grand Canyon, ideal to experience Peruvian rural lifestyles and watch condors soar from teh lookout points.   
 
Itinerary | Detailed Itinerary 
Day 1 Arrival in Lima
Day 2 Lima / Arequipa / Chivay (Colca Canyon)
Day 3 Chivay (Colca Canyon) / Arequipa 
Day 4 Arequipa / Cuzco – Yucay ( Urubamba Valley )
Day 5 Urubamba Valley (Salt Pools and Quechua Village)
Day 6 Urubamba Valley / Machu Picchu
Day 7 Machu Picchu / Cuzco
Day 8 Cuzco
Day 9 Cuzco / Lima
 
Day 1 Arrival in Lima
Founded in 1535 by the Spanish Conquistador Francisco Pizarro, this colonial city became the political and military capital of the New World until it was declared the capital of Peru in 1821. We begin our tour of Colonial and Modern Lima, “City of Kings." Colonial sites include the lovely Plaza Mayor with its cathedral and palace, and the exquisite Torre Tagle Palace modern day seat of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Continue with a visit to the Gold Museum, a large private collection including examples of pre-Columbian gold, silver, ceramics, weavings and mummies. The second floor gallery contains marvelous collection of weapons, ceramics and textiles. Rest of day at leisure.


Day 2 Arequipa / Chivay (Colca Canyon)
Morning drive along the Misti and Chacani volcanoes takes you to the fertile and picturesque Colca Valley, once the second most important valley of the Inca Empire. En route, visit the Aguda Blanca National Reserve, Mollepunka prehistoric caves and colorful colonial Indian villages. After a picnic lunch, proceed to Chivay, the capital city of the Colca Valley for overnight. (L,D)
 
 
Day 3 Chivay (Colca Canyon ) / Arequipa
Morning drive to the earth's deepest canyon. Colca is twice the depth of the Grand Canyon and far more impressive. Visit typical villages with baroque colonial churches, and archaeological sites. Proceed to the lookout point, "Condor Cross" and see condors that nest in the steep canyon walls soaring down to the river where thermal springs spout water. After lunch, visit the medicinal hot springs of La Calera, and return to your hotel in Arequipa in the late afternoon. (B,L)

Day 4 Arequipa / Cuzco – Yucay ( Urubamba Valley )
Morning transfer to airport for the flight to Cuzco. Meeting & Greet services upon arrival and transfer through the Sacred Valley countryside of Urubamba to the Spanish Colonial village of Pisac for a variety of Peruvian handicrafts, jewelry and excellent bargains on Alpaca sweaters. After lunch, continue to the village of Ollantaytambo, an ancient fortress of temples and terraces that tower over the valley. Overnight at your hotel. (B,L)
 
Day 5 Urubamba Valley (Salt Pools and Quechua Village)
Morning excursion to the impressive salt pools formed by water emerging from a lake inside a mountain in the Urubamba Valley. Continue your excursion and visit an authentic Quechua Village to feel the way of life of the Inca's ancestors. The Inca himself was a noble Quechua. They live off the land and are always wearing their colorful ponchos, see Quechua children scamper about while woman are weaving their family's clothes. (B,L)
 
Day 6 Urubamba Valley / Machu Picchu
Following breakfast transfer to Ollantaytambo to board our train traveling through the sacred Urubamba Valley to Machu Picchu considered the "Lost City" of the Incas. Perched 8,200 feet above the valley, this significant archaeological find is situated along remote mountains, amid a semi-tropical jungle and therefore was hidden for 400 years until discovered in 1911 by Hiram Bingham of Yale University. From the train station, our tour bus will make the ascent to this ancient citadel to explore the temples, altars and more than 200 buildings. After lunch, time to explore on your own.
Return to the hotel for overnight at the Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo. (B,L,D)
 
 
Day 7 Machu Picchu / Cuzco
Morning free to revisit the ruins on your own. Lunch on your own, afternoon return back to Cuzco and your hotel for overnight. (B,L)
 
Day 8 Cuzco
Morning walking tour of Cuzco, afternoon free to explore the ancient city.  Overnight at your hotel.
(B)

Day 09 Cuzco / Lima
Morning transfer to airport for the flight to Lima. (B)

 
 
Best time to go
Arequipa boasts Peru’s most pleasant weather with an average of 300 sunny days per year, making it a perfect destination year ‘round. Temperatures show little variations from month to month with average highs in the lower 70’s and lows around 50°F.
Cuzco / Machu Picchu season is May - December

What to do
• Colonial tours: Don’t miss Santa Catalina Convent and other colonial landmarks.
• Colca Canyon: World’s deepest canyon is a very recommended





Package Features 
 R/T airfare Lima / Cuzco
 2 nights in Lima 
 2 nights in Yucay 
 1 night in Machu Picchu 
 2 night in Cuzco 
 Breakfast Daily
 Lunch as per itinerary  
 Half-day Pisac Indian Market and Ollantaytambo Ruins 
 City & Ruins tour in Cuzco
 Full day Full Day Quechua Village and Salt Pools 
 2-day Tour Machu Picchu, including train, meals and entrance fees
 Transfer to / from airports / hotels
 Locally hosted by English Speaking guide
 Hotel tax and service charges 
Features 
 1 night in Colca
 Round trip transfers
 Tours as indicated
 Breakfast daily
 Locally hosted by English speaking guides
 Hotel room tax

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Luxury Peru Machu Picchu and the Amazon

Monday, 05 November 2012 04:07 Written by Peru TravelPOINTS

9day / 8 Nights Luxury Peru Package.

We are still receiving request for last minute accommodations into Peru for December and space is still available.   This particular package we just completed for a client combines the luxury hotels to / from Cusco to Peru along with a 3-day extension to the Amazon.   This Package is for the individual who wants nice luxury accommodations, good food incredible unbelievable sightseeing experience while visiting Cusco, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu and the Amazon.  Great last minute suggestion to Peru before the Peruvian Summer months and monsoons come in January - April.

Package Includes:

3-Nights luxury accommodations Cusco at the Inkaterra La cosona

1-Night Ollantaytambo- Tambo Del Inka Luxury Hotel

1-Night Luxury accommodations - Inkaterra Pueblo Machu Picchu

Sightseeing Sacred Valley, Pais, Ollantaytambo, Machu Picchu

RT Train to/from Cusco to Aguas Calientes  - Machu Picchu

2-Days entrance to Machu Picchu

3-Nights luxury accommodations Tambopata National Reserve Amazaon Inkaterra Amazonica

Sightseeing with English speaking guides throughout the trip out

Flights Lima/Cusco/Puerto Maldonado

Call and request pricing

 

  

Peru - Machu Picchu Combined With the Sacred Valley Offers an Affordable Vacation Package

Recently one our clients wanted to see Machu Picchu but they were concerned about price and they did not want to skimp on the number of days they had planned to visit Cusco and see some of the sites in the Sacred Valley.   So we did a little digging and came up with a very fun itinerary that offered all the ingredients of the trip they wanted while staying within their budget.  The key to this package is small boutique hotels in areas of the Sacred Valley that offer comfort, value and accessibility to one of the greatest wonders of the world "Machu Picchu".  On a recent trip to Peru, my colleague and I visited a variety of different hotels along with an assortment of boutique small hotels that were very accommodating in the 3-star price range.   These hotels along with the “shared” tours were the perfect combination for our travelers to experience Machu Picchu the Sacred Valley and stay within their price range.

9-Day / 8-Nights Travel Value Package to Peru

Day 01 - Flight to Lima - 1-Night Lima Costa Del Sol hotel
Day 02 - Flight Lima to Cusco, tour Pisac ruins, overnight Ollantaytambo Munay Hotel
Day 03 - Ollantaytambo Fortress visit, overnight Ollantaytambo - Munay Hotel
Day 04 - Tour Maras Salt Pools & Moray Terrances, Overnight Ollantaytambo Munay Hotel
Day 05 - Ollanta Train Station to Machu Picchu, Overnight Aguas Calientes - Inti Punku Inn
Day 06 - Machu Picchu, train to Ollantaytambo, overnight Pisac Pisac Inn
Day 07 - Pisac to Cusco, overnight Cusco Casa Andina Catherdal Hotel- Afternoon free
Day 08 - Free Day Cusco to walk around - ovnight Casa Andina Catherdal Hotel
Day 09 - Cusco to Lima flight.  Lima to USA (international flight not included in land rate)

Price Per person:   $1,399.00 per person land only

Trip Includes:
All hotels listed, RT Train from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes, 2-day Machu Picchu entrance, Sightseeing with english speaking guide as indicated, Transfers as indicated,  All taxes and fee's.  RT international Air not included in price. Airfare subject to dates of travel.  Rates based on travel between September - November 2012. All rates subject to availability and change.
  

Lodge-To-Lodge Trek to Machu Picchu

Sunday, 09 October 2011 06:17 Written by Peru TravelPOINTS

Machu Picchu Lodge-To-Lodge Trekking Package:
9-Days/8-Nights
One of the "Best" luxury trekking / hiking adventure that combines superb comfortable cozy accommodations to Machu Picchu, spectacular scenery, majestic mountains of the Andes in charming lodges. The Only Trek to Machu Picchu in style and comfort.

(Read our blog article on this package)
     

Day 1 - Lima

Arrive into Lima, transfer and overnight in Miraflores.

Day 2 - Lima Cusco
Arrive into Cusco afternoon and check into your hotel.  Afternoon walking tour of Cusco.  Overnight at a pre-selected hotel in Cusco.

Day 03 - Cusco -

Full day tour of the Sacred Valley of the Incas.  Visit with an expert guide the village of Pisac and the Inca fortress of Ollantaytambo.  Retuirn to Cusco and overnight at the pre-selected hotel.  This evening meet your guide along with the other guest in your trekking party with a pre trek / hiking meeting.

 

Day 04-  Cusco to Hiking Trail Head - Hike to 1st Mountain Lodge
This morning your hiking guide and driver will pick you up around 7:00am and transport you along with your fellow hikers in your group to the start of today’s hike (2 – 3 van ride to trail head).   En route we will take a short break to visit the Inca ruins of Tarawasi, after leaving we continue to a small mountain village before we begin our hike, which is a moderate hike to the first lodge with plenty of stops for lunch, pictures and rest. This is a good opportunity for everyone to acclimate and enjoy a mild & beautiful 4 to 5 hour trek. On arrival to the lodge, the lodge staff will be waiting pass out room keys and give you time to relax, take a dip in the hot tub before an evening briefing and dinner. (L,D)

DAY 5 – Overnight 1st Mountain Lodge
This day begins with a full breakfast and a 1/2 day moderate to challenging hike up to a glacial lake a few miles above the lodge approximately 3 or 4 hours. The majestic Andes mountain range is the back drop to this crystal clear turquoise lake.  If the weather is clear, there are picture postcard panoramic views of the valley and the snow peak mountain ranges.  Afternoon, a hot lunch is served at the lodge.  Remainder of the afternoon is free to relax, go bird watching, read or take a nap.  Evening briefing about the next day’s trek before dinner is served.  Breakfast, lunch and dinner included. (Hiking time:  3-4 hours. Hiking moderate to semi-challenging)

DAY 6 - Hike to 2nd Lodge
Early morning wake up and a hardy full breakfast are on the agenda.  The morning is spent hiking up the Rio Blanco Valley to the Salkantay Mountain pass. Our Hike starts with a moderate climb, plenty of resting stops to take pictures, refresh and hydrate are taken as you work your way up to the top of the pass at over 15,000 feet.  At the top speculator views a wait you with snow-capped peaks of the Vilcabamba Range in every direction.  Condors are very common and often visible during the hike.  From the top we continue our descent towards the next lodge for the evening.  A hot lunch is prepared and served en route.  Arrival to the next lodge is early to late afternoon, enough time to relax before dinner and the briefing for the next day. (Hiking time: 4-6 hours. Total excursion time for day: 5-7 hours. Hiking level: moderate to challenging with a 15,000ft mountain pass).
 

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Day 7 - Hike to 3rd Lodge
Today we resume our hike after a good night’s sleep, hot shower and a leisurely breakfast.  Our hike begins with our elevation at 12,500 feet and ends at 9,500 feet through increasingly lush green scenery. Today is a fairly short hike all downhill.  We arrive at our next lodge in time for lunch and an afternoon to take a nap, relax or enjoy the hot tub.  This lodge has panoramic views of the flourishing abundant green mountains which surrounds the area. Dinner and overnight.  (Hiking time:  3-4hours) Hiking level:  easy to moderate)

Day 08 – Hike to 4th Lodge
Early morning rise with a full breakfast served by the lodge staff.  Our hike today leads us down the Santa Teresa River Valley, through more populated rural areas with coffee plantations. Today’s trek follows along the river through a lush green trail with many types of birds, flowers, granadillas, orchards cloud forest vegetation and foliage.  A hot lunch picnic is served in route before we arrive at a stopping point of the trail.  Here we will board a private van that will take our group to the beginning of the “Llactapata Inca Trail”.  From the trail head it is a short climb to our next lodge, set in an avocado orchard.  We arrive in time to relax before our pre-dinner briefing and dinner.  (Hiking time: 5-6 hours. Total excursion time for day: 6-8 hours. Hiking level: moderate to challenging, basically due to distance, not terrain).
 

Day 09   Hike to Aguas Caliente, Overnight in Hotel (elevation from 6,900 to 6,200)
Breakfast is served early again before our last day trekking uphill for 2-3 hours towards Llactapata pass (2,700 m/8,900ft). Here off in the distance we can view Machu Picchu across the valley from the southwest, a view few travelers every experience.  Llactapata Ruins recently restored is a great resting stop before lunch is provided at the observatory, in view of Machu Picchu. We then begin our final descent to the Aobamba River through lush bamboo forests and more orchards and coffee plantations (2-3 hour descent). Aguas Calientes and Machu Picchu are a short (30 minutes), scenic train ride away. (Total hiking time: 4-6 hours. Hiking level: moderate to challenging). We then arrive in Aguas Calientes to check-in to our hotel for the night.

Day 10 –  Aguas Caliente – Machu Picchu - Cusco
We wake up early to have breakfast at the hotel and then make our way to the bus station for the ride up to Machu Picchu (30 min). A complete guided tour of Machu Picchu will be provided (2 hours). Guests will have about 4 additional hours to explore the site on their own (there is a lot to do and see). Afterwards, we will return by bus to Aguas Calientes for lunch and to go to the train station for the afternoon departure. The train takes us to Ollantaytambo (1½ hrs), where a private vehicle awaits to take us to Cusco (1 ½ hrs). Upon arrival in Cusco (approximately 7-8pm) you will be dropped off at your hotel of their choice and bid farewell to your new friends made over the past week.
 

Day 11   Cusco - Home
Today is a free day to travel to another part of Peru or depart to Lima for your return trip back home.

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