NOTES:
*Passengers are alone in the Puno-Cuzco tourist bus, with English and Spanish speaking guide for tours during the journey.
*The timetables for the stages are given for information only.
* The altitude of the camps can vary depending on the location of the bivouac (upstream or downstream)
* B = breakfast, L = lunch or box lunch, D = dinner
* B – L – D
ITINERARY:
DAY 01: LIMA
Arrival in Lima. Reception, transfer and overnight at the hotel.
DAY 02: LIMA – AREQUIPA
Transfer to the airport for the Lima / Arequipa flight. Reception, transfer and installation at the hotel. In the afternoon, visit to the “white” city: the Plaza de Armas, the cathedral, the Convent of Santa Catalina, a small town in the city. Night at the hotel.
B
DAY 03: AREQUIPA – CANYON DU COLCA (+ – 06h30 drive)
Excursion to the Canon del Colca, the deepest in all of America, twice as high as those of Colorado in the USA. We will take a road which will make us discover very beautiful landscapes and constructions from the colonial era. We cross several picturesque villages. Overnight in Chivay.
B
DAY 04: CANYON DU COLCA – PUNO (+ – 07 hours drive)
Very early, we leave towards Cruz del Condor, where the Canyon is the deepest. We also appreciate the flight of condors. Then transfer to Puno, en route Sillustani. Arrival and overnight at the hotel.
B – L
DAY 05: PUNO – UROS – TAQUILE – PUNO
Departure in the morning by boat on Lake Titicaca and visit the floating islands of Uros, former inhabitants of the lake who built their own islands with a plant called “totora” (variety of reed). Continuation to the island of Taquile, an island in Lake Titicaca with its own characteristic, traditions and way of life of its inhabitants. Return to Puno. Night at the hotel.
B
DAY 06: PUNO – CUZCO (+ – 08 hours drive)
Transfer to the bus station to take the tourist bus to Cuzco. On the way, visit the remains of the ancient culture of Pucará. Crossing La Raya farm to see herds of vicuñas and llamas. The path runs along the Vilcanota mountain range; snow observation covering the peaks of La Raya and Kunurana. In Racchi, we visit the temple of Wiracocha, a great Inca god. Visit the fabulous church of Andahuaylillas known as the Sistine Chapel of South America. Arrival and transfer to the hotel. Night at the hotel.
B – L
DAY 07: CUZCO
We visit the city: the Central Place, the main streets, the Temple of the Sun or Koricancha. Visit of the Sacsayhuaman archaeological complex and the sites near Pucapucara, Kenko and Tambomachay. Free afternoon. Night at the hotel.
B
DAY 08: CUZCO – SACRED VALLEY
Excursion to the Sacred Valley of the Incas. We visit Pisac, a stronghold with the ruins which dominate the village and a colorful market enlivens this village where barter exchanges have been going on for centuries. We follow the course of Urubamba to Ollantaytambo, another fortress which has visibly kept the different roles of a military building under the Inca Empire. Overnight in Ollantaytambo.
B – L
DAY 09: OLLANTAYTAMBO – AGUAS CALIENTES – MACHU PICHU – CUZCO Transfer to the station and departure to the village of Agas Calientes (bagpacker class). Arrival at the foot of the site and ascent by minibus, up to 2300 m. of altitude, where the Inca site, intact and so long forgotten, is perched on the top of a mountain in an absolutely magnificent site. Visit the citadel. Then in the afternoon return by bus to Aquas Calientes and by train to Cuzco. Transfer to the hotel. Night at the hotel.
B – L
DAY 10: CUSCO – NINAMARCA – KCALLACANCHA – QOLLPA (+ – 05 hours on the road, + – 2 hours on foot)
Early in the morning departure by private vehicle, We cross the beautiful countryside and several traditional villages Huancarane, Ninamarca, arrival in Paucartambo. After lunch continue our trip to Kcallacancha. Trek to Qollpa via Huamanccacca. Camp.
B – L – D
DAY 11: QOLLPA – TANTAÑE (KEROTOTORANI) (+ – 04 hours in the morning, + – 03 hours in the afternoon)
After lunch we spend the morning in the village of Qollpa, observing the costumes of the natives. After lunch, continue the trek to the village of Tantañe (Q’erototorane). Camp.
B – L – D
DAY 12: TANTAÑE – JATUN Q’EROS (+ – 05 hours walk) We will continue the trek towards the indigenous community of Jatun Q’eros, we can visit the village of Q’erototorani. We spend the afternoon around Jatun Q’eros. Camp.
B – L – D
DAY 13: JATUN Q’EROS – CHAMPACANCHA (+ – 04 hours of walking in the morning, + – 03 hours in the afternoon)
Early in the morning, we start our walk to Champacancha. We visit the village of Chuwachuwa. In the afternoon, we continue our walk to the small community of Champacancha. Camp.
B – L – D
DAY 14: CHAMPACANCHA – KCALLACANCHA – CUSCO (+ – 05 hours walk, (+ – 4h30 drive)
After lunch, we start walking towards Kcallacancha, we can still appreciate the village of Qollpa, we stop at Huamanccacca. In the afternoon, we continue to Kcallacancha, approximately 1 hour. Return by private transport to Cusco.
B – L
DAY 15: CUZCO
Free day. Night at the hotel.
B
DAY 16: CUZCO – LIMA
Domestic flight from Cuzco to Lima. Reception, transfer to the hotel. Night at the hotel.
B
DAY 17: LIMA /…
Transfer to the airport, international flight.
B
END OF OUR SERVICES
PRICE IN PRIVATE SERVICE
| N° PAX | 02 PAX | 03 PAX | 04 PAX | 05 PAX | 06 PAX |
| PRICE PER PAX | 3,170 USD | 2,750 usd | 2,300 USD | 2,220 USD | 2,150 USD |
| N° PAX | 07 PAX | 08 PAX | 09 PAX | 10 PAX | 11 PAX |
| PRICE PER PAX | 2,010 USD | 1,980 USD | 1,950 USD | 1,890 USD | 1,870 USD |
| N° PAX | 12 PAX |
| PRICE PER PAX | 1,810 USD |
SUPP SWB 480 USD
SUPP 15 USD PER MEAL (L / D)
INCLUDED
– Hotel / Hostal 3 * and 2 * / UP or similar, in a double room + breakfast
– Transfers indicated
– Excursions mentioned
– Entrances to the ruins (EXCEPT FOR THE PUNO-CUZCO ROUTE VISITS)
– Private transport Arequipa – Chivay – Puno (with guide) (packed lunch)
– Tkt tourist bus Puno – Cuzco
– Tkt train Ollantaytambo = Aguas Calientes = Cuzco (Expedition)
– Tkt bus Aguas Calientes-Machu Picchu-Aguas Calientes
– Entry ticket to Machu Picchu
– Local French-speaking guides in private service (EXCEPT FOR VISITS IN
PUNO-CUZCO ROAD)
FOR THE TREK:
– Private transport to the start and return point of the trek
– Bi-personal tents, foam mattresses, mess, kitchen, kitchen equipment, w.c,
rescue pharmacy, mules, rescue horse
– Oxygen tank
– Full board during trekking
– Local French speaking trek guide, cook, mule drivers
NOT INCLUDED
– Services not mentioned
– Tkt national plane Lima / Arequipa and Cuzco / Lima = 02 coupons
– Personal expenses, drinks and tip
– Meals not mentioned
– Tower conductor
FOR THE TREK:
– Personal expenses, drinks and tip
– Services not mentioned
– Meals (except those mentioned)
– Sleeping bag
– Personal equipment
– French speaking guide
3 * AND 2 * UP OR SIMILAR HOTELS / HOSTALS:
Lima, La Castellana, www.castellanahotel.com
Arequipa, Hostal El Conquistador, www.hostalelconquistador.com
Colca, La Posada del Colca
Puno, Munay Tambo, www.munaytambo.com
Cuzco, www.amaruhostal.com/hosteria_de_anita/
Valle Sagrado, Ollantaytambo Lodge, www.ollantaytambolodge.com
