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
When I visited Peru I didn’t imagine that I would experience something as great as the hike to Machu Picchu.
First I was a little bit disappointed that we couldn’t hike along the „real“ Inca Trail because it was so overcrowded with people. In the end I realised that was the best thing that could have happen to me!
We did ... Janine Iser, Germany
We chose to go on the Lares trail, since I wanted something a little less touristy than the Inca Trail. We walked into the nearest tour agency, Tierras Vivas, and were lucky enough to book a trip with them a few days later. The manager, Edwin, was very warm and thorough in his explanation of our trip and the ... Brett and Monica, USA Lares Trek
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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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 1: Arrive to Lima.
DAY 2: Flight to Cusco city.
DAY 3:Drive to Sacred Valley of the Incas.
DAY 4 6: Bus to Km82, Commence to trek along to the Inca Trail.
DAY 7: Continue the trek to Machupicchu, in the afternoon return by train to Ollantaytambo, drive in bus to Cusco.
Entrance:Included all entrance fee according to itinerary
Highlights: Sacred Valley guided tour, 04 Day Inca Trail hike with local guide, chef, and porter, Guided tour of Machupicchu.
Meals:Included while on the Inca Trail and breakfast inc
Transport: Domestic flight, Van, Train, foot
Not included in this trip:
Local Payment US$ 250
Pre and post tour accommodation
International and domestic flights not detailed
Departure tax
Travel insurance
Tips and extra expenses unspecified.
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.
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
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 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, Camping.
Joining Hotel: The following hotels will be used in Lima city. Please refer to your travel vouchers for your hotel details.
LIMA Nirvana Hotel*** Adrdress: 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 7020 20
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 * Trousers * Hiking pants/track pants * Hiking boots/ sturdy walking shoes * Sport sandals
* Sleeping Bag * 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 25 Maras & Moray USD75 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. 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 information 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 696 + Local Payment USD 250
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 ...
When I visited Peru I didn’t imagine that I would experience something as great as the hike to Machu Picchu.
First I was a little bit disappointed that we couldn’t hike along the „real“ Inca Trail because it was so overcrowded with people. In the end I realised that was the best thing that could have happen to me!
We did ...
We chose to go on the Lares trail, since I wanted something a little less touristy than the Inca Trail. We walked into the nearest tour agency, Tierras Vivas, and were lucky enough to book a trip with them a few days later. The manager, Edwin, was very warm and thorough in his explanation of our trip and the ...
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!
