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.

 

 

 

Early in the morning we go to the bus station to take the bus to continue our journey to the archeological site of MachuPicchu, where you will have a guided visit around teh enigmatic MachuPicchu. After the guided tour in the archeological site, you will have time to explore the ruins, take pictures, climb up the Waynapicchu, or just relax and watch the spectacular scenery in fron tof you. In the afternoon, train back to Cusco.

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.

Accommodation:  Simple hotel

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

HOTEL
Hotel Pachamama INN
Direccion: S/N
Telefono +51 84 211 141

Joining Instructions: 
Transfers In is included in your tour. You will be transfered from your Hotel in Cusco to the Train Station in San Pedro. When you arrive to Aguas Calientes, a Tierras Vivas representative will meet you at the train station with a sign board with your name on it. Transfer to your hotel. When you make the reservation with us, please provide the information of your hotel in Cusco, so we can coordinate the transfer.
 If no one is there and you have not made contact with our local operatos/representative within 15 minutes of arrival, we recommend that you make your own way to the Hotel. Please apply to your travel agent on your return for a refund of the transfer cost if this occurs.
If your assistant does not speak English and you do not speak Spanish, simply show the assistant the hotel address to simplify communications.

Arrival Complications: 
We don''''''''t expect any problems, and not 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:
+51 0849 8470 2020

Should you need to contact Tierras Vivas during a situation of extremely serious need, someone from our Operations staff will answer a mobile line at any time. If for any reason you do not receive an immediate answer, please leave a detailed message and contact information, so we may return your call and assist you as soon as posible
Phone: +51 84235211
Mobile: +51 0849 8470 2020

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:

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. 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.