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 ...
"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 days we were the only foreigners to be found. The Tierras Vivas crew had such a rapport with the locals that we got an up close look at ancient customs and traditions and even got to stay in thatched cabins on several nights. With a landscape that ranged from rain forest, to mountain peaks and glaciers we had a complete snapshot of the best Peru has to offer. If you are looking for a unique and intimate experience of the Andes, separate from the hundreds of tourist that use the Inca Trail daily, Tierras Vivas' Pachamama Ñan expedition is the one for you”. Danylo Fedoryka, Washington DC (USA) Musician - The band Scythian
Adventure These trips are required to walk from 4 to more hours and generally during days, and travelling in different means of transportation (domestic flights, local buses, train, boat, kayak, bike, horse and foot). accommodations are basic, for instance, hotel, hostal, familiar houses, lodges, or camping, so we recommend to be fit, and before coming out here, do an or two hours walk.
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In the time of Tahuantinsuyo, the Incas communicated from town to town resorting in the famous rock based road that endures to this day. Famous examples like the Inka Trail, where walking from km82 will allow you to pass the archaeological remains Llactapata, Runkurakay, Sayacmarca and Wiñayhuayna not to mention the world famous Machupicchu, where the Incas demonstrate wonderous stone based construction. The Inka Trail and Machupicchu, await your visit!
Itinerary
DAY 01: Arrive to Lima, transfer to hotel.
DAY 02: Flight to Cusco city.
DAY 03:Drive to Sacred Valley of the Incas.
DAY 04 06: Bus to Km82, Commence to trek along to the Inca Trail.
DAY 07: Continue the trek to Machupicchu, in the afternoon return by train to Ollantaytambo, drive in bus to Cusco.
Accommodation: Hotel (05 nights), Camping (03 nights)
Entrance fee: Inca Trail and Machupicchu
Highlights: Sacred Valley guided tour, 04 Day Inca Trail hike with local guide, chef, and porter, Guided tour of Machupicchu.
Meal: Included while on the Inca Trail
Transport: Domestic flight, Van, Train
Not included in this trip:
Local Payment US$ 250
Pre and post tour accommodation
International flights
Domestic flights not detailed
Departure tax
Travel insurance
Tourist ticket (Sacred Valley)
Tips and extra expenses unspecified.
Transfer In - Out
Sleeping bag for the inca trail (can be hired locally at USD12 for 4 days)
OptionalTour
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.
Day 1: 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
Day 2: Cusco Transfer to the airport of Lima to go to Cusco, reception and transfer to hotel, we recommend taking a rest to get acclimatized. Rest of day free.
Day 3: Sacred Valley Early in the morning a bus will pick us up to go to the SacredValley of the Incas. It starts out in Pisac, a picturesque town with colonial and racially mixed features. In the archaeological centre of Pisac one finds a hill called Intihuatana with and an impressive view of the valley. We continue our trip to Ollantaytambo that was at the times of the Tahuantinsuyo a giant centre for agriculture, administration, social, religious and military activities.
Day 4: Km8 (Inka Trail)
The tourist bus takes us to km 82, also called Piscacucho. Here is the control point where you have to show your original passport and your tickets entrance fee to the Inca Trail, and also meet the support team who will be accompanying you on the walk (cook and porter). We set out on the walk until our first break and lunch Miskay. Later, we continue walking until we arrive to the first campsite Llullucha Pampa. Previous, you have a guided visit to the rest of the archeological site of Llactapata.
Day 5: Chaquicocha.
The second day of the walk has the most arduous section of the Inca Trail, with a difficult climb until you reach the top of the first pass called Warmiwañusca (dead womans pass) After celebrating at the pass we decend until Pacasmayo where we have lunch and afterwards we visit archeological site of Runkuraqay and Sayacmarca. We camp in Chaquicocha, where we enjoy a well deserved dinner.
Day 6: Wiñay Wayna.
We begin the day with a small assent, later followed by a desent until we reach the town of Puyupatamarka. Another group of archelology where after we have a brief rest stop. Then, continuing until we arrive to the archeological site Wiñay Huayna (forever young), we have lunch and we have a guided visit to the ruins, have dinner and stay overnight.
Day 7: Machupicchu.
We begin the climb to the Inti Punku or also called Sun Gate. After taking in a magical sunrise, we decend to the most important archelogical site on route, Machupicchu, where we have a guided tour for the surrounds of the citadel and we can climb por su cuenta Waynapicchu mountain. Afterwards, we decend to the town of Aguas Calientes and take the return train to Cusco.
Day 8: 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 9: Departure
ITS: Inka Trail Status
TS: Trip Status
CODE
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Dates
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persons
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Group
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ITS
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TS
PCIT 150808
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15.08.2008 - 23.08.2008
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3
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12
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Alternative
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Avaible
PCIT 180808
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18.08.2008 - 26.08.2008
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4
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12
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Alternative
|
Avaible
PCIT 200808
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20.08.2008 - 28.08.2008
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2
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12
|
Alternative
|
Avaible
PCIT 220808
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22.08.2008 - 30.08.2008
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4
|
12
|
Alternative
|
Avaible
PCIT 250808
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25.08.2008 - 02.09.2008
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2
|
12
|
Alternative
|
Avaible
PCIT 270808
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27.08.2008 - 04.09.2008
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4
|
12
|
Alternative
|
Avaible
PCIT 290808
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29.08.2008 - 06.09.2008
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0
|
12
|
Alternative
|
Avaible
PCIT 010908
|
01.09.2008 - 09.09.2008
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2
|
12
|
Avaible
|
Avaible
PCIT 050908
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05.09.2008 - 13.09.2008
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3
|
12
|
Avaible
|
Avaible
PCIT 080908
|
08.09.2008 - 16.09.2008
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2
|
12
|
Avaible
|
Avaible
PCIT 120908
|
12.09.2008 - 20.09.2008
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0
|
12
|
Avaible
|
Avaible
PCIT 150908
|
15.09.2008 - 23.09.2008
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3
|
12
|
Avaible
|
Avaible
PCIT 190908
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19.09.2008 - 27.09.2008
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2
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12
|
Avaible
|
Avaible
PCIT 220908
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22.09.2008 - 30.09.2008
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2
|
12
|
Avaible
|
Avaible
PCIT 260908
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26.09.2008 - 04.10.2008
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0
|
12
|
Avaible
|
Avaible
PCIT 031008
|
03.10.2008 - 11.10.2008
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2
|
12
|
Avaible
|
Avaible
PCIT 61008
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06.10.2008 - 14.10.2008
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2
|
12
|
Avaible
|
Avaible
PCIT 101008
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10.10.2008 - 18.10.2008
|
2
|
12
|
Avaible
|
Avaible
PCIT 131008
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13.10.2008 - 21.10.2008
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2
|
12
|
Avaible
|
Avaible
PCIT 171008
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17.10.2008 - 25.10.2008
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2
|
12
|
Avaible
|
Avaible
PCIT 201008
|
20.10.2008 - 28.10.2008
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2
|
12
|
Avaible
|
Avaible
PCIT 241008
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24.10.2008 - 01.11.2008
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0
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12
|
Avaible
|
Avaible
PCIT 271008
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27.10.2008 - 04.10.2008
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2
|
12
|
Avaible
|
Avaible
PCIT 311008
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31.10.2008 - 08.11.2008
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2
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12
|
Avaible
|
Avaible
PCIT 31108
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03.11.2008 - 11.11.2008
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2
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12
|
Avaible
|
Avaible
PCIT 71108
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07.11.2008 - 15.11.2008
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2
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12
|
Avaible
|
Avaible
PCIT 101108
|
10.11.2008 - 18.11.2008
|
1
|
12
|
Avaible
|
Avaible
PCIT 141108
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14.11.2008 - 22.11.2008
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1
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12
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Avaible
|
Avaible
PCIT 171108
|
17.11.2008 - 25.11.2008
|
2
|
12
|
Avaible
|
Avaible
PCIT 211108
|
21.11.2008 - 29.11.2008
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0
|
12
|
Avaible
|
Avaible
PCIT 241108
|
24.11.2008 - 02.12.2008
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2
|
12
|
Avaible
|
Avaible
PCIT 281108
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28.11.2008 - 06.11.2008
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1
|
12
|
Avaible
|
Avaible
PCIT 11208
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01.12.2008 - 09.12.2008
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1
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12
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Avaible
|
Avaible
PCIT 51208
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05.12.2008 - 09.12.2008
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1
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12
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Avaible
|
Avaible
PCIT 81208
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08.12.2008 - 16.12.2008
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1
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12
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Avaible
|
Avaible
PCIT 121208
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12.12.2008 - 20.12.2008
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1
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12
|
Avaible
|
Avaible
PCIT 151208
|
15.12.2008 - 23.12.2008
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0
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12
|
Avaible
|
Avaible
PCIT 191208
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19.12.2008 - 27.12.2008
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1
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12
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Avaible
|
Avaible
PCIT 221208
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22.12.2008 - 30.12.2008
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1
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12
|
Avaible
|
Avaible
PCIT 261208
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26.12.2008 - 03.01.2009
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1
|
12
|
Avaible
|
Avaible
PCIT 291208
|
29.12.2008 - 06.01.2009
|
2
|
12
|
Avaible
|
Avaible
IMPORTANT NOTE Inka trail: the inka trail included a long walk in this trip The Inka trail has a limit to 500 people between passenger, guides, cook, and persons who carry the meals, camping equipments, according to the rule from the INC, INRENA and the state of Peru.
The Inka trail close on February between 01 to 28 for maintain the ruins for more information contact to us
info@tierrasvivas.com The inka trail is a moderate long trek for 4 days.
STATUS INKA TRAIL 1. AVAIBLE: the spaces for the Inka trail are guarantee; make your reservation at soon possible. 2. ALTERNATIVE: The space for the Inka trail was full in this case Tierras Vivas, offer an alternative to long walk there is Lares and other alternatives, for more information ask to sale department sales sales@tierrasvivas.com
TRIP STATUS: 1. AVAIBLE: The trip is avaible, make your reservation. 22. LIMITED: The trip is avaible, but is the limited to be full for more information contact to us sales@tierrasvivas.com 3. CLOSED: The trip was full, please contact to Tierras Vivas and if you are interested to trip in that date..
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. sales@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.
Joining Hotel: The following hotels will be used in Lima and Cusco city. Please refer to your travel vouchers for your hotel details.
LIMA Hotel Nirvana Adrdress: Paseo de la Republica 6315 Miraflores Phone: (051) 0144 4590 9
CUSCO Finishing Hotel: Hotel Cusco Plaza I Address: Plaza Nazarenas N 181 Phone: (051) 0842 4616 1
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: (051) 0849 8470 2020
Phone: (051) 0842 3521 1 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 * 5 shirts/t-shirts * Sun hat * 1 pair of shorts * 2 pairs of long trousers * 2 pair hiking pants/track pants * Hiking boots/ sturdy walking shoes * Sport sandals * Sun block * 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 • Main Catedral of Cusco • Qoricancha o templo del Sol • Sacsayhuaman • Quenqo • Pucapucara • Tambomachay
Valle Sur USD75 • Tipon • Andahualillas • Pikillacta Min. 2 paxs
Horse back riding Without guide USD10 With guide USD25
Maras & Moray USD75 Min. 2 paxs
Rafting USD30
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(a minimum insurance of USD75.000). 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.
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 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.
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*
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 ... 
"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 days we were the only foreigners to be found. The Tierras Vivas crew had such a rapport with the locals that we got an up close look at ancient customs and traditions and even got to stay in thatched cabins on several nights. With a landscape that ranged from rain forest, to mountain peaks and glaciers we had a complete snapshot of the best Peru has to offer. If you are looking for a unique and intimate experience of the Andes, separate from the hundreds of tourist that use the Inca Trail daily, Tierras Vivas' Pachamama Ñan expedition is the one for you”.
In the time of Tahuantinsuyo, the Incas communicated from town to town resorting in the famous rock based road that endures to this day. Famous examples like the Inka Trail, where walking from km82 will allow you to pass the archaeological remains Llactapata, Runkurakay, Sayacmarca and Wiñayhuayna not to mention the world famous Machupicchu, where the Incas demonstrate wonderous stone based construction. The Inka Trail and Machupicchu, await your visit!
