Inca Expedition 11 days | Trips | Tierras Vivas

Explore this andean country, visitng the capital city and its growing progress, stay at a jungle lodge in the amazon to spot incredible wildlife, hike through their ancient ruins around Cusco and immerse yourself into the colorful local markets.

Itinerary.

Day 1: Arrive to Lima.

Day 2 3: Fly to Puerto Maldonado, transfer to the lodge.
Day 4: Transfer back to the airport, fly to the city of the incas, Cusco.
Day 5: Tour through the Sacred Valley of the incas.
Day 6 8: Transfer to Km 82, trekking along for the 4 days.

Day 9: Continue the trek to Machupicchu, in the afternon train back to Cusco.
Day 10: Sightseeing in Cusco

Day 11: Departure

What is included in this trip?

Group Leader: Tour Leader throughout (except on the Inca Trail), local guides while on the Sacred Valley, in the Inca Trail, at Machupicchu and the jungle.

Accommodation: Hotel (05 nights), Jungle Lodge (02 nights), Camping (03 nights)

Entrance: Included all entrance fee according to itinerary

Highlights: Amazon Jungle excursion, Sacred Valley guided tour, 04 day Inca Trail hike with local guide, chef and porters, guided tour of Machupicchu

Meals: Included while on the Inca Trail, Jungle Lodge and breakfast inc

Transport: Domestic flight, Private van, Train, foot.

Not included in this trip:

Local Payment USD 350
Pre & post tour accommodation
International flight and departure tax
Travel Insurance
Tips, baggage portage and other extras not specified.

Responsable Travel:

ELIM is a registered Peruvian charity providing safe, educational and rehabilitation centers for children streets, other member is the commnunty Cacacoyoc and porter community, where you can appreciaty the textil and activities of the andean life people, those are available to visit on almost all our trip that pass through Cusco.

Introduction

While it is our intention to adhere to the route described below, there is a certain amount of flexibility built into the itinerary and on occasion it may be necessary, or desirable to make alterations. The itinerary is brief, as we never know exactly where our journey will take us, (remember we are in South America). Due to our style of travel and the regions we visit traveling, with Tierras Vivas can be unpredictable. The dossier is a general guide to the tour and region and any mention of specific destinations or wildlife is by no means a guarantee that they will be visited or encountered.

Please contact us for more information if needed.
info@tierrasvivas.com

Day 1 Arrive Lima
Please note that Day 1 is an arrival day and no activities have been planned, so you may arrive at any time. Similarly the last day is a departure day during which no activities are planned.
Look for a Welcome Note posted in the hotel lobby. Your Tour Leader will contact you at the hotel on Day 1 and make sure you are settled comfortably.

Day 2-3: Peruvian Amazon
Fly from Lima, the capital city, to Puerto Maldonado, deep in the peruvian jungle, the Amazon. Travel by motorized canoe through Madre de Dios river to our lodge settled deep in the jungle. On our journey to the lodge, you will have the chance to see bird species typical of the river or forest edge.
The jungle lodge combines native architecture and materials with low-impact, trying to preserve the environment and the ecology. The lodge rooms are simple but comfortable, with mosquito net for individual beds, flush toilets, showers, but no hot water, and kerosene lamps for lighting, there is no electricity. Local community members make up the majority the lodge staff, including multilingual naturalist guides.
Explore the amazon with local guides before flying to Cusco, located high in the andes.

Day 4: Cusco
Cuzco is considered the mecca of

Peru

. This gorgeous colonial town offers nearby ruins, cobble-stoned streets, museums, churches and a lively atmosphere.
The city have several good museums, including the Coricancha and the Archaeological Museum, which also house a small art museum, the Regional History Museum and the Religious Art Museum.
For the most adventurous, will find optional activities such as white water rafting in the Urubamba River; horseback riding around archaeological sites (Sacsayhuaman, Tambo Machay and Puca Pucara) and mountain biking down to the Sacred Valley, Moray-Maras, and perhaps visiting an Inca ruin along the way.

Day 5: Sacred Valley
Our local guide will take us through the Sacred Valley for visit the majestic Pisac ruins and its local market. Continue to the picturesque town and Inca ruins of Ollantaytambo before preparing for the hike ahead, one of the highlight of the trip.

Day 6-9: Inca Trail
The most famous ancient trail of the Incas with a morning trip to km 82, where our hike starts. Take your passport with you, as you wil get a stamp of the inca trail on it! Our local porters and guides will ensure that the trip is worry-free, so you will enjoy as much as you can the awesome ruins and spectacular mountain scenery every day of the trail. On the last day, early in the morning, climb the steps to Intipunku, the ''''Sun Gate'''', to watch the sunrise over Machu Picchu. After a guided visit to the lost city of the incas, take a train back to Cuzco in the afternoon.

Day 10: Cusco
Today is a realxing day, free time to explore the fascinating imperial city of the Incas, visit its market, buy souvenirs, take optional activities, and get ready for one last night in the city

Day 11: Departure

End of our tour.


	Make your reservation; we have got daily departures for this trip, further details please contact us at the following email address: info@tierrasvivas.com

Important Note

1) Shorter/longer stays, hotel upgrades and extra trips all possible.
Please contact our sales department for more information or check out our Taylor Made section.
taylormade@tierrasvivas.com

2) Visas: You may be required to obtain a travel visa, also all countries require a valid passport (with a minimum 6 months validity). Contact your local embassy, or consulate for the most up-to-date visa requirements, or see your travel agent. IT'S YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO HAVE THE CORRECT TRAVEL DOCUMENTATION.

Accommodation: Hotels, Jungle lodge, Camping.

Joining Hotel:
The following hotels will be used in Lima. Please refer to your travel vouchers for your hotel details.

LIMA
Nirvana Hotel***
Address: 6315 Paseo de la Republica - Miraflores
Phone: 00 51 01 444 5909

Joining Instructions:
Lima’s international, called Jorge Chavez in Callao, is approximately a 45-minute drive from the Miraflores district, where our joining hotel is located. The easiest way to get there is by taxi. After customs and immigration area, you will find a few official taxi stands. You can pay for the car approximately USD20 and won’t need to worry about sorting out a ride outside the airport facilities. There are exchange facilities and ATM’s in the Arrivals area open 24 hours.
If you are arriving from abroad and have booked an arrival transfer with us, a Tierras Vivas representative will meet you at the airport. Upon leaving the customs area, follow the gates and turn right to exit the airport. Just before exiting there is a small area on the left hand side where the official transfers are waiting with signs. Look for a Tierras Vivas sign board with your name on it.
If no one is there and you have not made contact with our local operatos/representative within 15 minutes of clearing customs and immigration, we recommend that you make your own way to the Starting Point Hotel. Please apply to your travel agent on your return for a refund of the transfer cost if this occurs.
If your taxi driver does not speak English and you do not speak Spanish, simply show driver the hotel address to simplify communications.

Arrival Complications:
We don't expect any problems, and nor should you, but if for any reason you can not commence your trip as scheduled, please contact your starting point hotel, requesting that you speak to or leave a message for your trip leader/local operator or to the emergency contact details provided in this dossier. If you are unable to get in touch with your leader/local operator, please refer to our emergency contact details. If you have pre-booked an airport transfer and have not made contact with our local operatos/representative within 30 minutes of clearing customs and immigration, we recommend that you make your own way to the Starting Point Hotel, following the Joining Instructions. Please apply to your travel agent on your return for a refund of the transfer cost if this occurs.

Local Emergency Contact
If you need emergency assistance, you can contact us locally at the following phone numbers:

Cell: 00 51 084 984 948212

Phone: 00 51 084 235 211 Local Office

Checklist of what to take:

      * Passport (with photocopies)
      * Travel insurance (with photocopies)
      * Airline tickets (with photocopies)
      * USD cash
      * Credit and debit cards
      * Vouchers and dossier
      * Any entry visas or vaccination certificates required
      * Camera and film
      * CD/MP3 player
      * Reading/writing material
      * Binoculars
      * Cover for backpacks
      * Fair sized daypack
      * Wool hat, mitts or gloves (preferably water proof)
      * Sleeping bag (this can also be hired locally for approximately USD 3 per day, these are high quality and warm)
      * Strong plastic bags to help keep gear dry
      * Anti-inflammatory tablets (e.g. Ibuprofen)
      * Fleece top
      * Windproof/waterproof jacket
      * Shirts/t-shirts
      * Sun hat
      * Shorts
      * Long trousers
      * Hiking pants/track pants

      * Sleeping Bag
      * Hiking boots/ sturdy walking shoes
      * Sport sandals
      * Sun block
      * Insect repellant
      * Sunglasses
      * Toiletries (biodegradable)
      * Watch or alarm clock
      * Water bottle
      * Pocket knife
      * Small flashlight
      * First-aid kit (should contain lip salve, Aspirin, Band Aids, anti-histamine, tablets for mild cases of diarrhea, re-hydration powder, and extra prescription drugs you may be taking).

Meal Budget:
Daily allowance USD25 for meals not included. For additional expenses, please contact our sales department for more information. sales@tierrasvivas.com

Emergency Fund:
Please, make sure you have access to at least an additional USD200 (or equivalent) as an ''emergency'' fund, to be used when circumstances outside our control (eg. a natural disaster) need a change to our planned tour. This is a rare occurrence! But you never know…

Departure Tax:
USD18 International flights
USD7 Domestic flights

Optional activities:

Lima
City Tour USD35

Cusco
City Tour USD10
Valle Sur USD75
Horse back riding USD 30
Maras & Moray USD 75
Rafting USD 40

All prices are in USD.

A Couple of Rules:

Illegal drugs will not be tolerated on any trips. Possessing or using drugs not only contravenes the laws of the land but also puts you at risk. Smoking marijuana and opium is a part of local culture in some parts of the world but is not acceptable for Tierras Vivas travellers. Our philosophy of travel is one of respect towards everyone we encounter, and in particular the local people who make the world the special place it is. The explotation of prostitutes is completely contrary to this philosophy. Our group leader/local operators has the right to expel any member of the group/tour if drugs are found in their possession or they use prostitutes.

Travel Insurance:
Travel insurance is compulsory in order to participate on any of our trips. When travelling on a trip with us, you will not be permitted to join the tour until evidence of travel insurance has been sighted by your leader or local operator, who will take note of your insurance details. When selecting a travel insurance policy we require that at a minimum you are covered for medical expenses including emergency repatriation. We strongly recommend that the policy also covers personal liability, cancellation, curtailment and loss of luggage and personal effects. If you have credit card insurance we require proof of purchase of the trip (a receipt of credit card statement) with a credit card in your name. Contact your bank for details of their participating insurer, the level of coverage and emergency contact telephone number, if you need more infortion contact us info@tierrasvivas.com

Responsible Travel:
Tierras Vivas has been responsible to offering low-impact tours that benefit traveller and host alike. We work with local communities, businesses and individuals to develop sustainable tourism opportunities that help local economies while minimizing negative environmental and cultural impacts.

Keeping in Touch:
If you need to be contacted while travelling we recommend that you set up an email address that can be accessed on the road, rather than relying on postal mail. Ciber cafes are becoming increasingly commonplace and cheap throughout the regions we visit, and have quickly become the preferred way for our leaders and travellers to stay in touch. If someone wishes to contact you in an emergency while you are on one of our trips we recommend that they contact your local booking agent, or refer to our Emergency Contact.

AVAILABILITY & PRICES

NOTE:

For the inka trail, we suggest to make the booking with 6 month in advance do to the new regulations and the few space there are nowadays. If yo make the booking and there are no space for the inka trail, we will offer you an alternative trekk, such as Lares Trek or Salkantay Trek.

Departures twice a month all year round, except in February when the Inca Trail is closed. Instead of, we offer you Lares Trek. Please contact us for more information info@tierrasvivas.com

Cost per pax USD 1443
+
Local Payment USD 350

Local payment
Most of our adventure trips involve a local payment.
This amount is the final payment for your tour. Paying locally facilitates the flow of funds into countries that we travel through and also helps to reduce the overall price of the tour, allowing us to keep our tours at a competitive price, passing our costs savings on to you.

*Rates can be modified without notice and upon availability at the moment of the booking*