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Machu Picchu Lodge-to-Lodge Trek Oct. 09 - 20, 2012
Friday, 17 February 2012 07:06 Written by Peru TravelPOINTS
11-Days/10-Nights
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Day 01: Oct 09, 2012 – Lima
Arrival into Lima Peru. After clearning customs a representative will meet you and transfer you to your hotel in Miraflores, the Casa Andina Private.
After breakfast, a representative will greet you at your hotel and transfer you back to the Lima International airport for your flight to Cusco. A representative will meet you and transfer to you your hotel for the next 2-nights, the Inkaterra La Casona.
This afternoon you will take a guided walk through the city, once the capital of the vast Inca Empire. The city is predominantly Indian, and Quechua is the language of choice for most of the inhabitants here. Cusco is a charming city, with red-roofed houses, ornate cathedrals, carved balconies, and hidden
courtyards. You can choose from one of the many fine restaurants in town and then afterwards stroll around the central square where artisans display many fine Quechuan handicrafts.
Hotel Inkaterra La Casona - Cusco
Day 03 – Oct 11, 2012 – Cusco – Sacred Valley – Cusco (B, L)
Breakfast at your hotel. 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. (B,L)
Hotel Inkaterra La Casona - Cusco
Day 4 Oct. 12, 2012 - Salkantay Lodge
You will be picked up at your hotel this morning (7:00 a.m.) for the 3½- hour drive to the Salkantay Lodge (12,750'), where we’ll be spending this evening. Along the way we’ll stop in Limatambo to visit the ruins of
Tarawasi, built from impeccably polished granite and believed to have been one of the critically important sites of the Inca culture and religion. After leaving Limatambo we’ll pass through the mountain
village of Mollepata for a short coffee break, before ascending a winding track to Marcoccasa. Here we will begin our trek toSoraypampa on an old route called the “Camino Real” (Royal Path). This
is a good opportunity for us to acclimate and enjoy a mild and beautifulfour hour trek on the first day. (Those who do not wish to trek may be transported to the lodge by vehicle).
The views from the spectacularly situated valley of Soraypampa are panoramic, and from the Salkantay Lodge we’ll have an unimpeded view of Salkantay, at 20,574 feet the highest peak in the Cordillera Vilcabamba, and
considered by climbers to be one of the most difficult. After a warm welcome by the staff of the Salkantay Lodge and a quick wash-up in the room. The afternoon is at leisure to adjust to the altitude; you may choose to participate in any of the optional hikes offered at the lodge. An evening briefing is followed by aperitifs and a hearty dinner. (4 hours optional hiking.)
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner / Salkantay Lodge
Day 5 Oct. 13, 2012 - Salkantay Lodge
Today you have the choice to spend the day at leisure and rest, or to join us for a half day hike—one of the most popular activities at Soraypampa—depending on your level of interest and
acclimatization. The morning hike will take us to a high glacial lake and all can enjoy a panoramic view of the high Vilcabamba Range. Not only is this hike excellent for acclimatization, it is a first immersion into high-mountaintrekking!
In the afternoon after lunch, trade in your glacial swim for arelaxing soak in the outdoor Jacuzzi. We’ll meet up again in theevening for a briefing on gear and the itinerary for the next four
days of trekking. (3-4 hours optional hiking.)
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner / Salkantay Lodge
Day 6 Oct 14, 2012 - Soraypampa to Wayra Lodge
Today begins our four-day trek to the famed city of Machu Picchu. After an early morning start, we’ll hike up the Río Blanco valley, circling Humantay Peak across from Salkantay. We’ll reach the
highest point of our trip today (15,340') where we’ll pause amoment in the thin air along the shores of Lake Salkantaycocha and take in the views of the glacial moraines and the surrounding
Vilcabamba Range. From there we’ll descend to Wayra Lodge(12,000') where we can wash away the trail dirt and relax and take a hot shower.
(5-7 hours hiking.)
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner / Wayra Lodge
Day 7 Oct. 15, 2012 - Huayraccmachay Lodge to Collpa Lodge, Collpapampa
Following our long first day of trekking, we enjoy a leisurely breakfast at Wayra Lodge. We then begin hiking,heading downhill above the Salkantay River through an increasingly verdant landscape to the Collpapampa Valley. The change inscenery is dramatic, from the harsh alpine territory above to pastureland and lush
vegetation below.
On arrival at the next lodge we are met with a Pachamanca-style dinner (traditional underground stone cooking, subject to availability). Our rest spot for the evening,Collpa Lodge, is located on an open promontory at the confluence of three rivers. Itsits in this relatively lower region (10,300') in the cloud forest, with orchids andbutterflies all around. The outdoor hot tub in this lodge has prominent views of lush
green mountains and a small, far-away, local town. (3-4 hours hiking.)Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner / Collpa Lodge
After an early breakfast we’ll continue downhill through the Santa Teresa River Valley. This is a more populated area, and also quite a bit lusher than anything we have seen. Here we’ll encounter coffee plantations and tropical fruit orchards as well as dazzling wildflowers of all sorts. We’ll rest alongside the river for lunch, andfrom there it is a short climb upwards to Lucma Lodge (6,600'), hidden away in a
wooded tropical enclave. We’ll arrive in time to explore the village and meet someof the locals. (6-8 hours hiking.)
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner / Lucma Lodge
Day 9 Oct 17, 2012 - Lucma to Aguas Calientes
After another early start—and a hearty breakfast—we’ll begin the final day of our trek. We’ll head out uphill towards Llactapata Pass (8,900'), where we come upon adistant but quite special view of Machu Picchu from the southwest, a view few tourists ever glimpse. As an added bonus, we’ll also see the Llactapata Ruins,
which have recently been restored. Lunch is provided at an observatory, with views of Machu Picchu. We then begin our final descent to the Urubamba River through lush bambooforests, more orchards and coffee plantations, and diverse mountain terrain. At the end of the trek, we’ll board the train for the village of Aguas Calientes, the gateway to Machu Picchu, a short (30 minutes), scenic train ride away. After checking in to
our hotel, you can explore the orchid gardens, check out the hummingbird feeders, enjoy the hotel's spa, or shop for the alpaca-wool hats, sweaters, and blankets forwhich the region is well known. (4-6 hours total hiking.)
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner / Machu Picchu Inkaterra Pueblo Hotel
Day 10 Oct. 18, 2012 - Machu Picchu (B,L)
We’ll have the privilege of spending the entire day inside Machu Picchu, the “Lost City of the Incas.” Built in the mid-15th century, Machu Picchu was a sanctuary or retreat for Inca royalty. The
landscape here is stunning, with orchids on the grounds and a massive cliff face known as Huayna Picchu towering overhead. The city is divided into three sections—the Sacred District, the
Popular District, and the District of the Priests and Nobility—and our knowledgeable guides will help us understand the significance of the many temples, sanctuaries, and parks found here.
Lunch is included this afternoon. After lunch we’ll take the afternoon train back to Cusco, and you’ll be on your own to relax or do some last minute shopping. Dinner is on your own tonight.
Breakfast, Lunch / Hotel Casa Andina Private Collection - Cusco
Day 11 Oct. 19, 2012 - Cusco - Lima, departure
Transfer to the airport and fly to Lima. Upon arrival, you’ll be transferred to the Hotel Casa Andina Private Collection, where dayrooms will be available. The remainder of the day is free to
relax before the flight home (most U.S.-bound flights depart in the evening) or to shop and explore on your own. You may want to visit the exceptional Gold Museum with its numerous gold
artifacts, from earplugs to dazzling jewelry. Evening transfer to the airport and depart on homeward-bound flight. (Dayroom at Casa Andina Private Collection)
You can extend this trip with optional packages in Peru.
Breakfast
What’s Included - Lodge to Lodge Package Includes
• Roundtrip Transfer to/from Lima Airport to Miraflores
• 1-Nights lodging in Lima at the Casa Andina Private Collection Hotel
• Roundtrip Transfers from Cusco Airport to Cusco hotel, Inkaterra La Casona.
• 2-Nights lodging at the Inkaterra La Casona in Cusco.
• Afternoon guided walking tour of Cusco
• Full Day sightseeing Tour of Sacred Valley
• Pick up in Cusco on Day 5 to drop off in Cusco on Oct.12, 2012.
• Transportation from hotel in Cusco to Soraypampa on Oct 12 and from Ollantaytambo back to hotel on Oct. 18, 2012.
• 6 nights lodging (5 nights in Mountain Lodges and 1 night in Aguas Calientes at the Inkaterra Publo Hotel)
• All meals as noted in the itinerary.
• Service of a bilingual guide as noted in the itinerary.
• Transportation of personal belongings on the trek by packhorse/mules and/or porters
• Guided visit of Machu Picchu (includes entrance and transportation to the site)
• Trains (Hydroelectric station – Aguas Calientes & Aguas Calientes – Ollantaytambo)
• All beverages except alcoholic drinks
• Tips for Route & Hospitality Staff (Lead & Assistant Guide tips are not included; please tip Lead & Assistant Guide at the
• end of the trek)
Land Package Price:
Rate: $3759.00 per person
*Note: This price does not include the domestic airfare from Lima to Cusco which runs between $200 and $350 per person roundtrip.
**Note: International Airfare: This price does not include the international airfare from Denver to Lima Peru)
Rates quoted are per person, based on sharing double accommodations.
Single Supplement—$2,000
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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.
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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).
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.
Package price from: Ask for specific price on this departrue & airfare from your home departure city:
Package price based on standard First Class (3-star) accommodation levels to Deluxe Luxury accommodation (4 or 5 Star) in Cusco and Aguas Calientes.
Departure Dates for Lodge-to-Lodge Treks
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Package Includes:
1-Night accommodations in Cusco arrival. 5-Nights Lodging in Mountain Lodges as outlined in itinerary, 1-Night in Aguas Calientes, 1-Night in Cusco (last night), transfer as outlined in itinerary, all meals as outlined, snacks, trekking guide, assistance trekking guide, porter of luggage between lodges, lodging taxes.
Extend your Stay
Arrive early into Cusco or extend your stay another night in Aguas Caliente, we can help customize your trip in Peru with additional night, extra days in Lima or an extension into the Amazon. Let us help you plan your trip. Call us today at 1-800-626-3483 or email us at:
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Puno and Lake Titicaca 3 Days / 2 Nights –
Extension from Cusco or Lima.
Day 1, Puno.
Upon Arrival to Puno you will be met by our staff. This morning, en-route to the hotel, you will visit the shores of Lake Umayo to see the Chullpas of
Sillustani, ancient tombs built for religious purposes. Later, you will be driven to the hotel of your choice and assisted with check-in procedures.
Day 2, Puno.
Breakfast at the hotel. Puno sits on the banks of Lake Titicaca – the highest navigable lake in the world. This region is the birthplace of Inca mythology. According to the legend, Manco Capac and Mama Ocllo emerged from the sacred Lake Titicaca to found the Inca Empire and gave birth to the Inca civilization. During colonial times, the Spaniards settled in Puno attracted by its mineral richness. Visit the floating islands of the Uros and Taquile; lake tribes that live today much as their forbears did thousands of years ago. Enjoy lunch with the local natives in the islands. Overnight at the hotel of your choice in Puno.
Day 3, Puno
Buffet Breakfast served at the hotel. Transfer to the airport to board your morning flight to the destination of your choice.
Peruvian Inca Explorer Package:
Lima, Cusco, Sacred Valley & Machu Picchu
7 Days / 6 Nights
Day 1, Arrival to Lima.
Reception at the airport and transfer to your hotel. Upon arrival to the hotel, assistance with check-in procedures, welcome and briefing. Overnight at the hotel of your choice in Lima.
Day 2, Lima.
Today, enjoy a tour of the city of Lima; long considered the colonial capital of South America and a thriving city of over 8 million inhabitants. The historic downtown area has been declared a World Heritage Site by the UNESCO and its fine architecture should not be missed. Among its principal attractions are the Plaza Mayor, Government Palace, the Cathedral, and the Santo Domingo or San Francisco convents. Visit one of Lima’s great archeological museums and the garden suburbs of Miraflores and San Isidro. Overnight at the hotel of your choice.
Day 3, Lima Cusco. Breakfast served at the hotel. Morning transfer to the airport for your direct flight to Cusco, capital of the Inca Empire. Upon arrival you will be met and driven to the hotel of your choice. Assistance with hotel check-in and a program briefing will be provided at this time. Afternoon tour of the city and nearby ruins. Cusco is considered the archaeological capital of South America. Inca rulers once called Cusco the «Navel of the World», it remains today a city that blends colonial Spanish charm with the older, more austere remains of pre-Columbian glory. One can see the foundations of Inca structures on many of its city streets today. The city has the finest examples of Inca history and architecture, prove of these are the city’s most important historical monuments, which you will see today: The Inca Baths with a sophisticated canal system, the Koricancha Temple, the Kenko Amphitheater, Tambomachay, Puca Pucara and the Sacsayhuaman Fortress. Overnight at the hotel of your choice.
Day 4, Cusco - Sacred Valley.
Breakfast served at the hotel. Start the day with a journey to the famous Sacred Valley of the Incas. Visit to the town of Pisac, and its colorful market fair. Typical Andean lunch in the Urubamba Valley followed by a visit to the Ollantaytambo Fortress. Overnight in the Sacred Valley.
Day 5, Sacred Valley - Machu Picchu.
Breakfast served at the hotel. Morning transfer to the Ollantaytambo train station for a full day excursion to Machu Picchu, also called «The lost city of the Incas». This great mountaintop city was abandoned by the Inca Empire, reclaimed by the jungle and lost to humanity until its rediscovery by Hiram Bingham in 1911. Machu Picchu, the incredibly preserved ruins of this fabled lost city and cradle of the most advanced pre-Columbian civilization, is still an enigma to the modern world today. Lunch at the Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge, an Orient Express property and overnight at the hotel of your choice in the Machu Picchu area.
Day 6, Machu Picchu - Cusco.
Breakfast served at the hotel. Day al leisure to make an optional second visit to Machu Picchu in the early hours and experience it before the first morning train arrives or to roam around the town of Aguas Calientes. Afternoon return to Cusco using the Vistadome train service. Once in Cusco, transfer to your hotel for overnight.
Day 7, Cusco
Breakfast served at the hotel. Morning transfer to the airport to board the flight to other Peruvian destinations or to Lima in order to connect with your international flights.
Northern Beaches of Peru Package 3 Days / 2 Nights - Extension from Lima
Day 1 & 2 Lima - Tumbes.
Breakfast served at the hotel. Morning transfer to the airport for your direct flight to Tumbes. Upon arrival you will be met by our agent and driven to the hotel of your choice. Although Peru is not a known beach destination, the north of Peru has several long white beaches washed by the waters of the Pacific Ocean that will offer rewarding tranquility to you. Because of its year-round sunny weather, a visit to this region constitutes an optional break from the many Andean and archeology oriented sites in the country. Beaches in the north offer fine accommodations for entertainment, relaxation, and a wide range of water-sports (deep-sea fishing, scuba diving, surfing, kite-surfing, etc). Superb seafood cuisine from this area should not be missed.
Day 3 - Tumbes - Lima.
Breakfast at the hotel. Morning at leisure and at the appropriate time, transfer to the airport for your afternoon flight to Lima. Many travelers extend their stay 3 or 4 more days.
Nazca Lines, Paracas & Ica Package 2 Days / 1 Night – Extension from Lima
Day 1, Lima - Ica
Buffet breakfast. Depart on a 300 km. / 188 mi. drive along the Peruvian Pacific coast to the city of Ica. Optional flight over the mysterious Nazca Lines; you will see from the air drawings of animals and geometric figures scratched onto the arid crust of the desert which have been preserved for about 2,000 years. Overnight at the hotel of your choice in Ica.
Day 2 Ica - Paracas - Lima
Breakfast. Early transfer to the Paracas Bay to embark on a 2-hour boat ride to the Ballestas Islands situated off the coast of the Paracas Reserve, Peru’s largest coastal wildlife sanctuary. These beautiful islands are home to thousands of resident and migratory sea birds, including pelicans, boobies, cormorants, and gulls among others, who share their habitat with colonies of sea lions. On the way you will also see one of the mysterious drawings etched on the desert face, the “Candelabro”.
Departure back to Lima and transfer to the hotel of your choice.
