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The Andean Explorer – 9 Days / 8 Nights

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Hiking & Trekking
Epic trails and breathtaking landscapes await
Fully Guided
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
Other languages on request: Spanish
Group Size 2 - 12
Ages 12+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Cusco

    Start point
    Hauqaypata, Cusco, Cusco, Peru (Pickup from Cusco hotels 30 minutes before departure time., 13:00 - 13:15)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel in Cusco)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Cusco Cathedral
    • Visit Qoricancha and Convent of Santo Domingo
    • Visit Sacsayhuamán fortress
    • Visit Qenqo ceremonial center
    • Visit Puka Pukara fortress
    • Visit Tambomachay ceremonial complex
    Landmarks
    Cusco Cathedral
    Qoricancha
    Convent of Santo Domingo
    Sacsayhuamán
    Qenqo
    Puka Pukara
    Tambomachay
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  2. Day 2

    Cusco - Sacred Valley - Cusco

    Meals
    Lunch (Buffet lunch featuring typical Peruvian dishes in Urubamba)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel in Cusco)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Pisac archaeological site
    • Visit Pisac traditional artisan market
    • Visit Ollantaytambo archaeological complex
    • Andean textile art demonstration with natural dyeing
    • Visit Chinchero archaeological site
    • Visit Chinchero colonial church
    Landmarks
    Qorao Viewpoint
    Taray Viewpoint
    Pisac
    Ollantaytambo
    Chinchero
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  3. Day 3

    Cusco - Mollepata - Humantay Lake - Sky Camp

    Meals
    Breakfast (Light breakfast at Mollepata), Lunch, Dinner (Delicious dinner accompanied by beautiful sunset)
    Accommodation
    Camping (Sky Camp)

    Included Activities

    • Trek to Soraypampa along ancient Inca canal
    • Hike to Humantay Lake with free time for photography

    Optional Activities

    • Optional horseback ride from Soraypampa to Humantay Lake
    Landmarks
    Humantay Lake
    Soraypampa
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  4. Day 4

    Soraypampa - Abra Salkantay - Collpapampa

    Meals
    Breakfast (Energy-packed breakfast with coca tea), Lunch (Well-deserved lunch at Huayramachay), Dinner (Delicious dinner)
    Accommodation
    Camping (Mountain Sky View)

    Included Activities

    • Ascent to Abra Salkantay with views of sacred mountains
    • Descent through cloud forest to Collpapampa
    Landmarks
    Abra Salkantay
    Salkantay Mountain
    Humantay Mountain
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  5. Day 5

    Collpapampa - La Playa - Lucmabamba

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at camp in Lucmabamba), Dinner
    Accommodation
    Camping (Super Jungle Domes)

    Included Activities

    • Hike through Santa Teresa Valley
    • Visit organic coffee farm with educational tour
    • Explore local orange and avocado plantations
    Landmarks
    Santa Teresa Valley
    La Playa
    Lucmabamba
  6. Day 6

    Lucmabamba - Llactapata - Aguas Calientes

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Aobamba), Dinner (Dinner at local restaurant in Aguas Calientes at 7:00 p.m.)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel in Aguas Calientes)

    Included Activities

    • Ascent to Inca Trail section
    • Visit Llactapata archaeological site with guide explanation
    • Panoramic views of Machu Picchu and Huayna Picchu from Llactapata

    Optional Activities

    • Train from Hidroelectrica to Aguas Calientes (USD 41 per person)
    Landmarks
    Llactapata
    Machu Picchu
    Huayna Picchu
    Hidroelectrica
    Aguas Calientes
  7. Day 7

    Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu - Cusco

    Meals
    Breakfast (Light breakfast)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel in Cusco)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Machu Picchu (approximately 2 hours) through temples, terraces, palaces, and ceremonial enclosures
    • Free time for photographs at Machu Picchu

    Optional Activities

    • Climb Huayna Picchu Mountain (approximately 2 hours round trip, additional ticket required, USD 60 per person)
    • Climb Machu Picchu Mountain (approximately 3 hours round trip, additional ticket required, USD 60 per person)
    • Climb Huchuy Picchu Mountain (approximately 2 hours round trip, additional ticket required, USD 50 per person)
    Landmarks
    Machu Picchu
    Huayna Picchu
    Machu Picchu Mountain
    Huchuy Picchu
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  8. Day 8

    Cusco - Rainbow Mountain - Cusco

    Meals
    Breakfast (Continental breakfast after three-hour drive), Lunch (Lunch in Cusipata)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel in Cusco)

    Included Activities

    • Hike to Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca)
    • Explore Rainbow Mountain site with free time for photographs
    Landmarks
    Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca)
    Ausangate
    Quiquijana
    Cusipata
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  9. Day 9

    Cusco

    End point
    Cusco, Cusco, Peru (Drop-off at Cusco hotels)

    Optional Activities

    • Shop for souvenirs
    Landmarks
    Cusco Airport
    Cusco Bus Station
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    • Typhoid - Recommended for Peru. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
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