Tierras Vivas comes to diffusing without profit helping porters families and the communities of Pilcobamba and Rallan located in the Cusco, Peru.
The project starts when we really realize that ...
The HUHT (Help Us to Help Them) Project is for people interested in helping the Cacacoyoc community by purchasing their products made by themselves.
These products made by the Cacacoyoc ...
It had been a dream of ours to take the traditional Inca Trail route to Machu Picchu and we were recommended Tierras Vivas from a friend of ours in England. He couldn't have recommended a better company to choose. Vladi our tour guide was professional, courteous, entertaining, encouraging and always there to explain any of the Inca ruins or ... Alex Wilson and Dominic Smith, UK Inca Trail - Traditional
"Edwin and Tierras Vivas gave my friends and I a trip we will never forget. We trekked through the highlands of Peru, met locals, experienced some of their traditions. It was amazing. We were felt like participants not tourists. Edwin was an incredible guide and Carlos was our superhuman cook. Somehow, three days away from the nearest town and ... Billy Weber, EE.UU
"Tierras Vivas provided an expedition which exceeded my greatest expectations. We took the a road less traveled which gave us access to to spectacular Inca ruins in way we could never have dreamed of - our group had the ruins all to themselves. We heard that the famed Inca trail supports a constant flow of sight-seers, but for five ... Danylo Fedoryka, Washington DC (USA) Musician - The band Scythian
Moderate These trips involving trekking, biking, rafting, kayaking and other moderate activities, we recommend to be fit, and before coming out here, do one or two hours walk and keep a positive attitude.
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Peru has a great diversity of cultures, climates and geographies, where travelers can find travel adventure with a lot of adrenaline, and Rafting in the Apurimac River, the mountain bike Malaga Cusco, you can also find Andean culture that still endures, as enigmatic Machu Picchu, where the ancestors showed their impressive architecture and visit Lake Titicaca, where you can see even the Andean tradition. Visit Peru and do not expect that you have!!!
Itinerary
Day 01: Arrive to Lima
Day 02: Fly to Cusco
Day 03: Sightseeing to Cusco
Day 04 05: Driver to Apurimac River, Rafting 2 Days
Day 06: Driver to Abra Malaga, bicycle to Santa Maria
Day 07 08: Starting to walk to Machupicchu town
Day 09: Continue trek to Machu Picchu, in in the afternoon train back to Cusco.
Day 10: Relaxing day
Day 11: Bus to Puno
Day 12: Excursion by boat to Llachon community, Kayak on the peninsula of TiticacaLake and walk to TikonataIsland
Day 13: Explore to the island of Tikonata.
Day 14: Sightseeing to Puno
Day 15: Departure.
What is included in this trip?.
Group leader:Tour Leader throughout and local guides
Entrance fee: Includes all entries according to itinerary
Highlights:02 Days Rafting on the Cusipata River, Bike tour across the Jungle, 02 days hike to Machupicchu, Discover the lost city of Machu Picchu,Guided tour of Andahuaylillas Raqchi, Sicuani, La Raya, Puka Pukara, Excursion by boat to Llachon, Kayak across Titikaka Lake, Hike to Ticonata Island, Exploration on Tikonata Island.
Meals:Included while in the Bike, Hike to Machupicchu, Bus to Puno, Puno homestay.
Transport:Domestic flight, Van, Bike, Train, Tourism Bus, 4WD, Local Bus, Boat, Kayak, foot.
Not included in this trip:
Local Payment USD 350
Post tour & pre accommodation
International, domestic flights and departure tax
Travel Insurance
Tips, baggage portage and other extras not specified
Meals not details
Optional activities
Day 01: Lima
Please note that Day 1 is the day of arrival and there are no planned activities, so you can arrive at any time. Similarly the last day is day off, during which there are no planned activities.
Find attached a note of welcome at the hotel lobby. Your tour leader will contact the hotel on day 1 and verify that you are accommodated in a comfortable environment.
Day 02:Cusco
Transfer to Lima airport where we board the flight that will take us to the imperial city of the Incas, transfer to hotel, rest of the day free to explore around the city, where you can appreciate the Inca stone buildings still in perfect condition and its narrow streets such as San Blas, and can also do an optional tour, check with your operator or moved to schedule a tour around the city.
Cusco has many places to visit, such as the InkaMuseum, Q'oricancha, Arzobispado, pre-Columbian art house and Garcilaso de la Vega
Day 03: Cusco
We can make some optional activities such as the SacredValley of the Incas, where you can walk to visit the market and archaeological site of Pisac, the great Inca Fortress, Ollantaytambo and the picturesque town of Chincheros. Others are optional tours such as rafting on the UrubambaRiver, horseback riding around archaeological sites (Sacsayhuaman, Puca Pucara and Tambo Machay) and mountain bike down the SacredValley, Maras-Moray and perhaps some visiting Inca ruins along the way.
Cusco has many places to be visited.
04 05 Day: Apurimac River
Early morning we start our journey to the town of Cusipata, then landed in the river, where we began the journey on rafts inflation rapids in this section are level II and III. the tour ended in the area Cusipata, return to Cusco on 05 Day.
Day 06: Santa Maria (Downhill)
Today, we head towards the Abra Malaga, where we will start to decline in cycling to Santa Maria, in the course of the trip will appreciate the sudden change of climate, desert to Jungle, and also appreciate the beautiful and exotic natural partners, including falls water and abundant flora.
07 08 Day: Hike to Machupicchu
We continue our journey, walking near the river Vilcanota and appreciating life in the Valley also appreciate wildlife in the area (parrots, hummingbirds, eagles, wildcats, millipedes, lizards) as medicinal plants and fruit trees (banana, mango, oranges, tangerines, cocoa, Pacaya, coffee, etc.). Proceeding our walk up the town of Aguas Calientes on 8 day.
Day 09: Machupicchu
Early morning climb on foot to the archaeological site of Machu Picchu, where we will have the opportunity to see the sunrise from the Inti Punko (indigenous language) and further guided by the important sites of the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu and then we will have a free time to take photos or climb to Waynapicchu mountain, in the afternoon return to Cusco by train.
10 Day: Cusco
Today is a relaxing day, free time to explore the fascinating imperial city of the Incas, visit its market, buy souvenirs, take optional activities, and get readyfor one last night in the city
11 Day: Puno
Transfer from hotel to bus terminal to catch a bus that will take us towards Puno, on the way visit, Andahuaylillas, R'aqchi (Temple of God Wiracocha), La Raya (Division of Cusco (Quechua) and Puno (Aymara) , and finally Pukara Puno.
12 13 Day: Puno
The bus will pick us up early and go to the port of Puno, where the boat will be waiting to take us to the community Llachon, but first we will stop at the Uros Islands and known as floating islands, which were made by craftsmen for the people who live there, then continue our journey into the pot community llachon course, we will make a brief visit by the surroundings of the community and then we prepare for kayaking on the peninsula of Lake Titicaca. Continuing the journey, we will begin to walk up to Ccotos where board fishing boat to cross Lake Titicaca to the Island of course Tikonata. Early in the morning can see the sunrise on the island of Tikonata, in the afternoon we descend to the port of Tikonata, where we address the fishing boat, and go to the shore of Lake Titicaca, where the bus will be waiting for us to return the city of Puno (Day 13).
14 Day: Puno
Today is a relaxing day, free time to explore the fascinating imperial city of the Incas, visit its market, buy souvenirs, take optional activities, and get readyfor one last night in the city.
Day 15: Departure.
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 Notes:
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.
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.
Joining Hotel: The following hotel will be used in Lima city. Please refer to your travel vouchers for your hotel details.
LIMA Hotel Colonial Address: 310 Espinar, Comandante Av-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 84 235 211 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 $3USD/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 * Pants/track pants
* 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
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.
Tierras Vivas is a Travel Assurance provider, and in case you are interested in get our proposal, please contact us to the following email: 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
Departures guarantee twice a month all year round. Please contact us for more information info@tierrasvivas.com
Cost per pax USD 1480 + 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*
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Tierras Vivas comes to diffusing without profit helping porters families and the communities of Pilcobamba and Rallan located in the Cusco, Peru.
The project starts when we really realize that ... 
The HUHT (Help Us to Help Them) Project is for people interested in helping the Cacacoyoc community by purchasing their products made by themselves.
These products made by the Cacacoyoc ... 
It had been a dream of ours to take the traditional Inca Trail route to Machu Picchu and we were recommended Tierras Vivas from a friend of ours in England. He couldn't have recommended a better company to choose. Vladi our tour guide was professional, courteous, entertaining, encouraging and always there to explain any of the Inca ruins or ...
"Edwin and Tierras Vivas gave my friends and I a trip we will never forget. We trekked through the highlands of Peru, met locals, experienced some of their traditions. It was amazing. We were felt like participants not tourists. Edwin was an incredible guide and Carlos was our superhuman cook. Somehow, three days away from the nearest town and ...
"Tierras Vivas provided an expedition which exceeded my greatest expectations. We took the a road less traveled which gave us access to to spectacular Inca ruins in way we could never have dreamed of - our group had the ruins all to themselves. We heard that the famed Inca trail supports a constant flow of sight-seers, but for five ...
Peru has a great diversity of cultures, climates and geographies, where travelers can find travel adventure with a lot of adrenaline, and Rafting in the Apurimac River, the mountain bike Malaga Cusco, you can also find Andean culture that still endures, as enigmatic Machu Picchu, where the ancestors showed their impressive architecture and visit Lake Titicaca, where you can see even the Andean tradition. Visit Peru and do not expect that you have!!!
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