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Peru In Depth and the Inca Trail

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From Lima to Cusco
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Hiking & Trekking
Epic trails and breathtaking landscapes await
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
High Intensity
Travelers should be in very good physical condition and expect continuous demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 7 - 16
Ages 16+

Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Lima

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Mariel Hotel), Hotel (Hotel Limade (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Guided city tour of Lima's historical centre and colonial architecture
    • Visit Catacombs of the Convent of San Francisco
    • Try local cuisine - ceviche or pisco sour
    Landmarks
    Plaza San Martin
    Catacombs of the Convent of San Francisco
    Jorge Chavez International Airport
  2. Day 2

    Lima to Paracas

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Paracas Sunset Hotel), Hotel (Paracas Sunset Hotel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit Pachacamac ancient religious centre
    • Explore Paracas National Park
    Landmarks
    Pachacamac
    Paracas National Park
  3. Day 3

    Paracas to Nazca

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Majoro), Hotel (DM Hotel Nazca (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • View Nazca Lines from viewing platform

    Optional Activities

    • Excursion to Ballestas Islands by launch to see sea lions, seabirds, and penguins
    Landmarks
    Ballestas Islands
    Huacachina Oasis
    Nazca Lines
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  4. Day 4

    Nazca to Arequipa

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Casona Plaza Colonial), Hotel (La Maison d'Elise (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Quebrada de la Vaca Inca ruins
    Landmarks
    Puerto Chala
    Quebrada de la Vaca
    El Misti
    Itinerary Image 1
  5. Day 5

    Arequipa

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Casona Plaza Colonial), Hotel (La Maison d'Elise (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Arequipa
    • Visit Santa Catalina Convent

    Optional Activities

    • Visit twin-towered cathedral
    • Explore archaeology museum
    • Wander through colonial districts
    Landmarks
    Santa Catalina Convent
    Plaza de Armas
  6. Day 6

    Arequipa to Colca Canyon

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Casona Plaza Ecolodge), Hotel (Casona Plaza Ecolodge (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Bathe in hot springs
    • Moderate 8-kilometre walk in Colca Valley from Canocota following the Colca River through the mini canyon, taking approximately 3 hours
    Landmarks
    Colca Canyon
    Chivay
    La Calera
    Colca River
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  7. Day 7

    Colca Canyon

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Casona Plaza Ecolodge), Hotel (Casona Plaza Ecolodge (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Moderate 8-kilometre walking tour of Colca Canyon
    Landmarks
    Colca Canyon
    Coporaque
    Uyo Uyo
    Sifon Bridge
    Yanque
  8. Day 8

    Colca Canyon to Puno

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Hacienda Puno), Hotel (Hotel Hacienda Puno (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit Mirador Cruz del Condor to view Andean Condors
    Landmarks
    Mirador Cruz del Condor
    Patapampa Pass
    Lake Titicaca
    Puno
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  9. Day 9

    Uros and Taquile Island

    Accommodation
    Guesthouse (Taquile Guesthouse), Guesthouse (Taquile Guesthouse (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit Uros floating islands
    • Travel to Taquile Island by motorboat
    • Easy 1-kilometre walk to top of Taquile Island to watch sunset
    Landmarks
    Uros Islands
    Taquile Island
    Itinerary Image 1
  10. Day 10

    Taquile Island

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Hacienda Puno), Hotel (Hotel Hacienda Puno (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Easy 5-kilometre walk across Taquile Island
    • Return to Puno by motorboat

    Optional Activities

    • Purchase locally-produced knitted goods
    Landmarks
    Taquile Island
  11. Day 11

    Puno to Sacred Valley

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Tikawasi Valley), Hotel (Hotel Tikawasi Valley (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit Raqchi Inca temple
    Landmarks
    La Raya Pass
    Raqchi Inca Temple
    Sacred Valley
    Ollantaytambo
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  12. Day 12

    Sacred Valley

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Tikawasi Valley), Hotel (Hotel Tikawasi Valley (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Pisac market and ruins
    • Walk to Moray ruins
    • Visit Misminay village community
    Landmarks
    Pisac Market
    Pisac Ruins
    Moray
    Misminay
    Itinerary Image 1
  13. Day 13

    Sacred Valley to Inca Trail or Quarry Trail Start

    Accommodation
    Camping (Campsite), Camping (Campsite (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Ollantaytambo (Inca Trail) or trek to Perolniyoc waterfall (Quarry Trail)
    Landmarks
    Ollantaytambo
    KM82
    Llaqtapata Ruins
    Rafq'a
    Socma
    Perolniyoc Waterfall
    Q'orimarca
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  14. Day 14

    Day 2

    Accommodation
    Camping (Campsite), Camping (Campsite (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Inca Trail trek Day 2 or Quarry Trail trek Day 2
    Landmarks
    Llaqtapata Ruins
    Kusichaca River
    Wayllabamba
    Llulluchapampa
    Veronica Peak
    Puccaqasa Pass
    Kuychicasa Pass
    Intipunku (Gate of the Sun)
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  15. Day 15

    Day 3

    Accommodation
    Camping (Campsite or Hotel), Camping (Campsite or Hotel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Inca Trail trek Day 3 or Quarry Trail trek Day 3

    Optional Activities

    • Quarry Trail only - Visit traditional Peruvian farm to learn about artisanal distillation methods and coffee production, with Pachamanca lunch
    Landmarks
    Warmiwanusca (Dead Woman's) Pass
    Pacamayo River
    Runkuraqay
    Runkuraqay Pass
    Sayacmarca Ruins
    Phuyupatamarca Ruins
    Cachicata Inca Quarry
    Ollantaytambo
  16. Day 16

    Final Day to Machu Picchu

    Meals
    Dinner (Celebratory dinner in Aguas Calientes)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (El Mapi Hotel), Hotel (El Mapi Hotel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Inca Trail trek final day to Machu Picchu or Quarry Trail final day joining Inca Trail
    Landmarks
    Phuyupatamarca
    Intipata Terraces
    Winay-Wayna
    Inti Punku (Gate of the Sun)
    Machu Picchu
    Aguas Calientes
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  17. Day 17

    Machu Picchu

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Jose Antonio Hotel -Cusco), Hotel (Jose Antonio Hotel -Cusco (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Machu Picchu

    Optional Activities

    • Unguided early morning climb of Machu Picchu Mountain (700m, 2.5-3 hours)
    • Unguided early morning climb of Huayna Picchu Mountain (350m, 2 hours) - steep with drops, not suitable for those with fear of heights
    Landmarks
    Machu Picchu
    Machu Picchu Mountain
    Huayna Picchu Mountain
    Ollantaytambo
  18. Day 18

    Cusco

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Jose Antonio Hotel -Cusco), Hotel (Jose Antonio Hotel -Cusco (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Immersive walking tour of Cusco
    • Visit Sacsayhuaman archaeological site
    • Explore San Cristobal neighbourhood
    • See Sapantiana aqueduct
    • Visit arty San Blas district
    • See Plaza de Armas
    • Visit Qoricancha complex
    • Explore Mercado de Wanchaq
    Landmarks
    Sacsayhuaman
    San Cristobal
    Sapantiana Aqueduct
    San Blas
    Plaza de Armas
    Qoricancha
    Mercado de Wanchaq
  19. Day 19

    Cusco

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Visit museum shop for souvenirs
    • Explore winding streets and alleys of Cusco
    Landmarks
    Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport
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    June 28th, 2023
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    October 2nd, 2023
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    The whole trip was wonderful!
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    October 15th, 2023
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    November 15th, 2023
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    Highlights- The Inca trail, Colca Canyon, Lake Titiicaca, Sacred Valley
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    November 8th, 2023
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    Lake Titicaca , Inka trail and Machupicchu.
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    October 14th, 2022
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    This is a good tour, quite intense: it packs a lot into a relatively short time and includes some long bus rides, as...
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