Peruvian Andean


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A scenic and rugged mountain route, this trek leads you to Machupicchu through the unspoiled Andean highlands where the local farmers and villagers continue their way of life as they have for the past 500 years. Among the lakes, peaks, and passes, these regional peoples have learned to live and farm in the extremes of the Peruvian landscape.

Wearing the vivid colours of their traditional ponchos, these high altitude farmers wander and work in their markets and villages of thatched stone and adobe houses. This trail offers a unique insight to the ingenious methods that these mountain people have developed over centuries to raise corn, potatoes, llamas, alpacas, and other products among these steep and spectacular peaks.

Route: Lima, Puerto Maldonado, Cusco, Sacred Valley, Lares, Machupicchu

Details

Price Includes

(HK-18712-P)

Included while on the Lares Trek and in the Jungle Lodge and breakfast inc

Accommodation

Guides

Entrance fee

Transport

Price Excludes

• Local Payment USD 350
• Pre & post tour accommodation
• International flight and departure tax
• Travel Insurance (it must be of a minimum of USD75.000)
• Tips, baggage portage and other extras not specified.

Suitability / Level

Moderate

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Itinerary & Highlights

Day 1: Arrive 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. Your Tour Leader will contact you at the hotel on Day 1 and make sure you are settled comfortably.

Day 2-3: Peruvian Amazon
Fly from Lima, the capital city, to Puerto Maldonado, deep in the peruvian jungle, the Amazon. Travel by motorized canoe through Madre de Dios river to our lodge settled deep in the jungle. On our journey to the lodge, you will have the chance to see bird species typical of the river or forest edge.
The jungle lodge combines native architecture and materials with low-impact, trying to preserve the environment and the ecology. The lodge rooms are simple but comfortable, with mosquito net for individual beds, flush toilets, showers, but no hot water, and kerosene lamps for lighting, there is no electricity. Local community members make up the majority the lodge staff, including multilingual naturalist guides.
Explore the amazon with local guides before flying to Cusco, located high in the andes.

Day 4: Cusco
Cuzco is considered the mecca of Peru. This gorgeous colonial town offers nearby ruins, cobble-stoned streets, museums, churches and a lively atmosphere.
The city have several good museums, including the Coricancha and the Archaeological Museum, which also house a small art museum, the Regional History Museum and the Religious Art Museum.
For the most adventurous, will find optional activities such as white water rafting in the Urubamba River; horseback riding around archaeological sites (Sacsayhuaman, Tambo Machay and Puca Pucara) and mountain biking down to the Sacred Valley, Moray-Maras, and perhaps visiting an Inca ruin along the way.

Day 5: Sacred Valley
Our local guide will take us through the Sacred Valley for visit the majestic Pisac ruins and its local market. Continue to the picturesque town and Inca ruins of Ollantaytambo before preparing for the hike ahead, one of the highlight of the trip.

Day 6-7: Lares

Transfer by bus to Lares. Here we visit the Lares medicinal hot springs. After beginning the trek and enjoying the beautiful landscapes, we will see the lakes that are very close to the settlement of Patacancha, and we will meet the inhabitants. Then we will continue the walk to campsite

Day 8 Aguas Calientes

We continue our walk to Pumamarka, where we appreciate stone constructions. In the afternoon, we will arrive to Ollantaytambo an important place for the Inca Empire. We then go down to the train station and board the train heading towards the town of Aguas Calientes.

Day 9: Machupicchu

Early in the morning, we will walk up to the Historical Sanctuary of Machu Picchu. We will begin out our visit by observing the great scenery that surrounds us, the beauty of its temples, worshipping places, enclosures, and steps that connect the different levels on which the constructions rest. As you will see, all of Machu Picchu is an exaltation to stone. After our visit to the ruins, we will descend to the village of Aguas Calientes, where you can have lunch and then return to Cusco.

Day 10: Cusco

Today is a relaxing day, with free time to explore the fascinating imperial city of the Incas, visit its market, buy souvenirs, sign up for optional activities, and get ready for one last night in the city

Day 11: Departure

Accommodation & Centre Details

Hotel (06 night), Jungle Lodge (02 nights), Camping (02 nights)