Price per person in US$1,450.00
Number of days: 10 days

Description:

Walk in the footsteps of the Inca on one of the world's oldest pilgrimages, the Inca Trail. The 4-day Inca Trail trek is an exciting high mountain experience where we climb up to 4200 meters, passing glacier covered peaks and descending into lush green cloudforest. To acclimatize for our trek, we spend a few days in Cusco and the Sacred Valley, exploring ruins and bargaining at busy Andean markets. Combine this journey with the Amazon Extension to create the perfect two-week adventure trip, giving you memories of a life time!

Itinerary:
Day 1 Arrive Lima
Overnight.

Day 2 Fly to Cusco
An early morning flight brings you to the Inca capital of Cusco where Quechua speaking descendents of the Incas move back and forth in the busy plazas and markets. Colonial churches sit atop bases of smooth stonework laid centuries before the arrival of the Conquistadors. The church walls have fallen many times throughout the years, but the Inca walls remain. The morning is yours to explore Cusco's narrow streets and bustling markets. In the afternoon, we tour Cusco's traditional markets talking to the women selling natural medicines and charms for curing heartache and other afflictions. Afterwards, we head off to the old neighborhood of San Blas and a possible visit to a local artisan's workshop.

Day 3 Cusco Free Day
Today is free to relax and explore on your own. Travelers can go on a city tour of the churches and surrounding ruins, wander through Cusco's busy center, shop in local markets and just people watch in the Plaza de Armas. For those bursting with energy, horseback riding, mountain biking, or even whitewater rafting (Class III-IV) can be arranged. The night is yours to take in some of Cusco's varied and exciting nightlife.

Day 4 Sacred Valley of the Incas
The Sacred Valley is an area full of major Inca ruins and ancient villages. We visit the Pisac market for local tapestries, explore the Pisac ruins, and take a two-hour walk through the countryside near the village of Moray. Tonight, relax and sip wine in front of a fire beneath the ruins of Ollantaytambo as you prepare for your trek on the Inca Trail.

Day 5-8 Pilgrimage on the Inca Trail (3B,3L,3D)
Walk in the footsteps of the great Inca civilization as we journey along their ancient trail to the sacred city of Machu Picchu. Andean history comes to life along this ancient route as each day you pass ever larger ruins. Scenery changes from snowcapped mountains to lush green cloudforest. The trek is made with pilgrims from all over the world, and our friendly crew of guides and porters take great care of us along the way. On Day 8, the group wakes early for a short walk to the Sun Gate to watch the sunrise over Machu Picchu.
Tonight relax in the village of Aguas Calientes below the ruins.

Day 9 Machu Picchu / Cusco
Explore the ruins today at leisure and enjoy the ancient city in the tranquil morning hours. Later head off through thick cloudforest to the seldom visited Temple of the Moon or climb Huayna Picchu overlooking the ruins. Return by train to Cusco in the afternoon

Day 10 Fly to Lima and Return Home

Extend your trip for a few more days!
3-Nights
Peru Amazon Extension
Explore Peru's vast jungle with a three-night stay at EcoAmazonia Lodge. Can be
Added to any Peru trip at the beginning or end of your trip.

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