Inca Trekkers

Please note that the first day is an arrival day and no activities are planned, so that you can arrive at any time. When you arrive to the airport at Lima, our Representative waits for you holding a sheet with your name and takes you to your hotel.

The capital of Lima is also known as the “City of the Kings” as it was founded by Francisco Pizarro on the Day of the Three Kings (Epiphany) in 1535! The Plaza de Armas (main square) is a heart of old Lima. There can be found the Cathedral, Governmental Palace and Archbishop´s Palace.

We transfer you to the Lima´s airport to take a flight to the city of Puerto Maldonado where all our trips to the Amazon Rainforest start. Then we take you from the city by a motorized boat over the Madre de Dios River to our lodge settled deeply in the jungle. On our journey to the lodge, you have a chance to see bird species typical for the river and the rainforest´s outskirts such as a black skimmer, a pied lapwing, a capped heron, a roadside hawk (Buteo magnirostris), a kingfisher, a swallow or a tyrant flycatcher.

The jungle lodge combines a native architecture and materials with a low-impact technology intending to preserve the local environment. Rooms of the lodge are simple, but comfortable, containing mosquito´s nets over each bed, flush toilets, showers (but without hot water) and kerosene (paraffine) lamps for lighting (there is no electricity). Staff of the lodge as well as multilingual Naturalists-Guides mostly consist of local communities’ members.

Every day, you undertake various trips to the Amazon Rainforest with your local naturalist Tour Guide. The Amazon jungle covers about a half of Peruvian territory and it is located in the Amazon Basin! Thanks to its isolation it keeps hidden to casual travellers. Puerto Maldonado is the main city of the region and is mostly accessed by air from the capital and from Cusco. The city lies on confluence of the Madre de Dios and Tambopata Rivers. It is a busy and booming tropical frontier city which principal activities are gold mining, cashew nut collecting, timber exploitation, agriculture and ecotourism.

The area of Tambopata ranges from Andean highlands situated around headwaters of local rivers through last remaining intact cloud forests to the lowland rainforests of the Peru´s Amazon Basin. Tambopata is famous for a wide variety of plants and animal populations that include over 1,300 bird species (including 32 parrot specias that are equal to 10% of the world parrot population), 200 mammal species (4 species of primates included), 90 species of frogs, 1,200 butterfly species and 10,000 species of higher plants. All of them are protected by law.  Harpy eagle, a prehistoric looking hoatzin, tapir, peccary, jaguar, ocelot and playful river otters inhabitating its oxbow lakes are just a few to name some of these rainforest rare species.

On the last (third) day of this Amazonian trip, we transfer you back to the airport at Puerto Maldonado for your flight to Cusco located in the high Andes. You are welcomed by our Representative there and taking to your hotel. The rest of the day is free to be able to acclimatize to the high altitude as well as relax and explore a bit around this fascinating city.

One of the most spectacular days of the tour takes us through the Sacred Valley of the Incas that was once an important source of food to Incan people. Sacred Valley is a lush agricultural region that keep supplying the city of Cusco with much of its production. As it lays 600 metres lower than Cusco, its average temperature is 5ºC higher so it has got a very pleasant climate.

The tour shows us around the major archaeological sites placed in Pisaq and Ollantaytambo. At Pisaq, an optional two hour (5 km) trek allows us to fully appreciate this huge antique Incan city nestled high in this Andean range. Later on, we can observe a colorful handicraft market at the modern Pisac Town that is without any doubt a unique place to find perfect souvenirs. Then, we stop in Urubamba, considered to be the capital of the valley, where we have a buffet lunch offering Andean cuisine (not included in the tour). Afterwards, we continue to the picturesque town of Ollantaytambo, a place that can boast with another large Incan site. Its major ruin is known as the best surviving example of Incan urban planning and engineering. But Ollantaytambo is more than that, it is an alive and breathing Incan town.  We stay overnight here to absorb its atmosphere in its total.

Ollantaytambo is strategically situated overlooking the beautiful Urubamba River Valley. We spend the night in this small town before we start Machu Picchu hiking the next morning.

Today, you start one of our Inca Trail tours, which is the physically challenging 4-day Classic Inca Trail. Nevertheless, its difficulty is within ability of the most reasonably fit. This 44-km (27 mile) trek is often steep including 3 high passes to be crossed, one of which reaches an elevation of 4,200 m (13,776 ft). Temperature at nights may fall below zero so it is important to get ready for that.  It also sometimes rains, even during a dry season.

The Classic Inca Trail is the most famous ancient trek of the Incas. It begans with a morning trip to Km 82 – the initial hiking point. It is very important to not forget your passport with you because it is checked at the entrance as well as you get a stamp of the Inca Trail on it. Our Porters and Tour Guides are a guarantee that the trip is without any worries, so you enjoy its awesome Incan ruins (Llactapata, Runkuraqay, Sayacmarca, Phuyupatamarka, Wiñay Wayna) and spectacular mountain sceneries every day as much as you can. Early morning of the last day, you climb antique steps to Inti Punku (the Sun Gate) to watch the Sunrise above the long-expected citadel of Machu Picchu.  Then, you enjoy a 2 and half an hour guided visit of the so called “Lost City of the Incas”. Afterwards, you have an opportunity to climb either the peak of Wayna Picchu (45 minutes up and the same time back) or the Machu Picchu Mountain (1.5 hour up) on your own to take some panoramic pictures of Machu Picchu.  At this moment, you can already understand why visiting Machu Picchu is so unbeatable experience.

In the afternoon, you descend to the town of Aguas Calientes to take a train back to Cusco. Arrival in the evening.

Please Note! The Inca Trail is closed during Februaries due to general maintenance. Also, closures sometimes may occur as a result of inclement weather or other conditions beyond our control. In this case, we may hike the Lares Valley Trek.

FREE OPTION: Those, who are not able or interested in to do trekking, can get back to Cusco or just stay at the Sacred Valley and spend the following 2 days there. In this case, they reach Aguas Calientes by a tourist train (Expedition Class). They overnight in a hotel there. Next morning, they take a shuttle bus to Machu Picchu where they reunite with that first group consisting of the Inca Trail trekkers.
This option is for no additional cost.

IMPORTANT: If you decide not to do the trek, you must advice us enough time in advance (usually, a couple of weeks ago) in order to secure your train tickets.  Otherwise, we are not able to guarantee you this option for free.

If you have any query, please do not hesitate contacting us.

Today is a relaxing day so that you can explore the fascinating capital of the Incas, visit its markets, buy some souvenirs, do some optional activities such as a City Tour of Cusco, a Maras-Moray-Salineras Tour or a Southern Valley Tour. You should also get ready for the last night in the city and enjoy its night life.

The Cusco City is the oldest continuously inhabited city of this continent as well as a hub of the South American travel network.  The city attracts people from all around the world, who arrive not only to visit a unique destination, but also to experience an antique culture that differs a lot from the occidental 21st century´s way of life. One could easily spend a week just in and around this site. Inca-built stone walls line most of the central streets and it is not necessary to go far to see other major Inca ruins. This is a city steeped in history, traditions and legends!

Every year, Cusco is visited by thousands of travelers, who come to delve into its noble, but tragic past. It is a perfect base for optional explorations around the city´s surroundings as well as for a range of outdoor activities.

Cusco also has got numerous colonial churches. The most important of them is the Cathedral on the main square. Its construction started in 1559 and it took 100 years to finish.  The Cathedral can pride on the biggest depository of Colonial art of the city.  A vault containing remains of the famous Incan historian – Garcilaso de la Vega is just past the entrance. Other churches that are worth seeing are La Compañía, La Merced and San Francisco.

Today, we take a tourist bus that takes us to each important site of the Cusco-Puno route.

First, we need to pass through Southern Valley (also called the Sun Route), where we stop in the village of Andahuaylillas to visit the famous San Pedro Church, which is called the “Sistine Chapel of Americas” to observe the quality of its works of art.  The church was constructed by Jesuits in the edge of the 16th and the 17th centuries. Its architectural structure is typical for small town´s churches while its wide walls are characteristic of colonial buildings. It is made of adobe and its facade is decorated with white painting. Two stoned columns are projected towards its main entrance. Although its architecture is relatively modest, its interior is richly decorated with amazing wall paintings.

After seeing the church, we continue towards the pre-Inka city of Pikillaqta beeing once one of the most impressive regional centers of the culture Wari. The culture was seated in Ayacucho and its centres were occupied by Incas for many years. Today, Pikillaqta is a national archaeological park of great importance. The word Pikillaqta is made up of Quechuan words “piki” = flea and “llaqta” = town, so that  the meaning of the city´s name was the “City of the Fleas”. It does not want to say that fleas lived in the city nor that its inhabitants were lousy. The name was derived from the fact that each inhabitant lived in cramped conditions, in a  very small room. Constructions of Pikillaqta consists of over 200 kanchas (apartments), 504 golgas (storages) and other constructions. The city accommodated a population of approximately 10 thousands of inhabitants!! Some investigators supposed that Pikillacta turned into a city of “mitimaes” during Incan times (“Mitimae”  comes from the Quechuan word “mitma” meaning “resettlement”. So mitimaes were originally groups of families taken by Incas from their native place to loyal or conquered towns to perform political, cultural, social, and economic functions.)

After this guided tour, we continue to Raqchi where we observe the Temple of Wiracocha (Incan god – creator).

Then, we go to La Raya representing the border between Cusco´s region and Puno´s region. This place is well- known for its viewpoint overlooking splendid views of surrounding Andes.

Our last stop is in the village of Pucara where we visit the Lithic Museum exhibiting artefacts of an pre-Inka culture.

Finally, we reach the Puno City, where we accommodate ourselves in a hotel.

One of the most favourite Titicaca Lake tours is touring of the Uros Floating Islands along with Amantani and Taquile islands. So we board a boat in the morning and head first for the floating islands observing magic sceneries of the lake to later meet friendly people of its communities.

The lake is located at 3,830 metres above sea level resulting in extreme wheather conditions with very cold nights and strong sunshine during days. The city of Puno situated on its shores is well-known for wealth of its traditional dances, there are up to 100 different varieties, usually performed in street processions celebrating of Catholic feast´s days. Another highlight and a popular optional activity of Puno is a visit of its nearby spectacular Chullpas of Sillustani, tower-like tombs of pre-Incan culture Colla.

Titicaca Lake is the largest lake in the world above 2,000 metres and the highest placed navigable lake in the world! Our first stop on the lake are the floating islands of the Uros people. The Uros began their unusual floating existence centuries ago in an effort to isolate themselves from militant Colla´s and Incan tribes. Unfortunately, Uros´ language got extincted, so nowadays´ Uros people speak Aymara due to intermarriages with Aymara´s speakers. There are about 300 families living on the islands, however, their number has been slowly declining.

The islands are made of layers upon layers of totora reeds that grew in the shallow of the lake. When layers, which are the nearest to water, start to rot, they are replaced with fresh totora layers on the top. Totora is basically used to make everything on the islands, including real boats and small model boats serving as souvenirs. A construction of a real totora boat takes up to 6 months.

After visiting the Uros Floating Islands, we continue towards Amantani Island. There, we land and our Tour Guide shows us around the island with its stunning Titicaca Lake views and friendly inhabitants with their particular folklore. We overnight in familial houses on the island to experience a bit more of the local culture.

The following day, we continue our motorboat ride after breakfast in the familial houses. Our next destination is Taquile Island, famous for its fine handwoven textile and clothing considered as the highest-quality handicraft of Peru. Taquile and its textile art was even recognized by UNESCO in 2005.

After a visit of this spectacular island and enjoying its amazing Titicaca Lake views, we return to the Puno City at afternoon hours. There, we transfer you from the Puno´s port to your hotel.

Today is a relaxing day, free time to explore around Puno, visit its markets, buy some souvenirs, take some optional activities (for example, a visit of the Chullpas de Sillustani) and enjoy the last night in the city.

Puno is the most important city of the same named region. The city is considered as the Capital of Folklore because of its typical dances, for example, the Sikuri and the Diablada which are typical dances performed during festivities such as the Virgen de la Candelaria, the city’s patron.

Transfer to Puno’s airport. End of the tour, or alternatively, a good time to extend your trip.
Please note: a return flight to Lima can be arranged upon request.

• Welcome by our Representative at arrival;
• 2x domestic flight: Lima-Puerto Maldonado-Cusco;
• All airport arrival and departure transfers;
• Accommodation: 3* hotels (8 nights), jungle lodges (2 nights), campsites (3 nights), a local family homestay on the Amantani Island (1 night);
• All entrance fees according to the itinerary, an Inca Trail permit including;
• Bilingual experienced Tour Guides as per itinerary;
• A professional Cook for the Inca Trail trek;
• Porters to carry food, camping and cooking equipment and 7 kg of each passenger’s stuff during the Inca Trail;
• Meals: 14x breakfast, 8x lunch, 6x dinner and 3x afternoon tea during the Inca Trail trek;
• All our Inca Trail trek tours include the following camping equipment: personal double tents, sleeping foam matts, tables and chairs, a cooking tent with cooking equipment, dining and toilet tents;
• Food for the Inca Trail;
• A sleeping bag (for up to -5°C) for the Inca Trail;
• Tourist land transportation in accordance with the itinerary;
• A shuttle bus down from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes Town;
• Tourist train (Expedition) from Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu) to Ollantaytambo;
• 1x sightseeing tourist bus: Cusco-Puno;
• Motorboat transportation in the Amazon Rainforest and on the Titicaca Lake.

• Pre & post tour accommodation,
• Last local flight Cusco – Lima;
• International flights nor airport departure taxes,
• Travel insurance,
• Meals not mentioned,
• Tips and baggage portage to local staff (please note: it is a custom to give tips in Peru, however, it is not obligatory),
• Optional tours,
• Other extras not specified.

Meal budget: Please allow USD 200-250 for meals not included in the package.

Single room: Please note that if you have booked the “Single Room” option for this tour, you receive your own single room for all overnights and a single tent for the Inca Trail.

Local flights: One local flight is included in the cost of your tour unless noted otherwise. It is very important that we have got your passport details at the time of your booking in order to process all air tickets. Internal flight tickets are issued locally and they will be given to you prior to each flight departure!

A country like Peru is recognized for its diversity of flora and fauna, as well as the beauty of its landscapes.

In addition to the friendliness of the local people, the country is full of a rich history that can not go unnoticed by any tourist visiting our lands.

The day you decide to visit a country like Peru, there are very important places that you can not miss. The first stop is known as one of the 7 wonders of Peru: Machu Picchu. But there are many others such as Sacsayhuaman in Cusco, the Santa Catalina Monastery in Arequipa, or the Manu National Park.

Also, are important the Lake Titicaca, Uros Island, San Blas, Huacaypata, the Nazca Lines, Santa Rosa de Quives, Celendin, The Tambopat Reserve, The Cathedral of Cusco, Qhapagñan, and finally the Colca canyon.

All those places are undoubtedly places of great beauty and mysticism places with great charm and rarity. Replete with a unique architecture. Full of nature, so they will allow you to breathe a completely different air than you may be used to. Deep Peru Discovery

Peru is the land of the ancient Incas, an incredible civilization that knew how to dominate its rugged geography and coexist in harmony with the rivers, the sun, the rain, the sea and the Amazon, the mountains and the dry cold of the Andes, adapting to its environment and surviving thanks to the beneficial fruits of the Pachamama. Part of that millenary society lives today in each town and is discovered in the customs of the people.

Cusco, mystical sacred city, considered the capital of the Tahuantinsuyo Empire with a great historical and architectural legacy. Surrounded by green valleys with imposing tourist attractions, culture, tradition and faith still dormant. Known as the navel of the world for being the political and territorial center of the Inca Empire, the department of Cusco shows a striking geographical variety from natural mountain ranges and reliefs, to rivers like the Urubamba.

Puno has prehispanic archaeological sites of circular constructions called from their origin chullpas, which attract tourism every year. Its churches are characterized by a marked colonial architecture. Puno is a legend, multicolored party, populated by natural and artificial islands Arequipa, also known as the “White City” for architecture of beautiful colonial buildings in white ashlar, such as churches, temples, monasteries. From here you can visit the Valley of the Volcanoes, the famous Colca Valley and the Colca Canyon, natural areas such as the National Reserve of Salinas and Aguada Blanca and more. Peru Inca Trail

Peru is a country full of mysteries, archaeological remains, beaches and natural spaces. It has in its vast territory beautiful landscapes and a great cultural treasure that make this country an unforgettable tourist destination. For that reason, we are going to show you some of the main tourist places of Peru.

Cusco, named as the archaeological capital of America, is the most visited tourist spot in Peru. Cusco was the largest city of the Inca Empire. Nowadays, it is an ideal place to learn about the customs and traditions of the Inca culture. The mecca of all tourists is Machu Picchu, a sacred city that is part of the Inca Trail.

Puno is located in the heights of the South Andes and on the shores of Titicaca, the highest navigable lake in the world inhabited people who keep their ancestral customs unchanged. On the islands of Amantani and Taquile you can have experiences of sharing life with your natives. Land of the legendary Aymara people, and the Tiahuanaco Culture and many colonial churches and architectural gems. This is the folkloric capital of Peru. Discover Peru