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Vibrant city life in the historical centre of Lima.

“La Compañia“ on Plaza de Armas: one of the lovely churches of Cusco.

In the heart of colonial Cusco is Plaza de Armas, the main square; the Cathedral (left), La Compañia (right)

Cusco: the famous 12sided stone in Calle Hatunrumiyoc

A folklore performance in the „Centro Cosqo de Arte Nativo“ in Cusco is well worth seeing.

Andean landscape on the way to the “Sacred Valley”

The little village Chinchero has a very beautiful market directly at the scenic square below the church.

Women in their traditional costumes – following one of their main occupations: weaving

Inca-ruins of Sacsayhuaman – above the city of Cusco – presumably they were a ritual and ceremonial centre

The Vistadome-Train operates between Cusco and Aguas Calientes

well preserved stone stairs from the Inca period; the Incas have been brilliant builders!


Santa Cruz Trek, Cusco, Inka Trail & Machu Picchu, 17 Days.

Visit the archaeological site of Chavin, hike the world-famous Santa Cruz Trek, visit the former Capital of most of South America: Cusco. We hike the Inka Trail and of course the world's most famous Inca-tempel Machu Picchu.

non escorted tour: All tours, hotels, transfers, transport & domestic flights are booked but you do not have a tour guide in the evenings, leisure hours etc. All tours are with English speaking guide.

If you would prefer an excorted tour please let us know.

SHORT DESCRIPTION:

 Hotel      Breakfast      Lunch      Dinner    

  Day 1   Arrival in Lima
  • Reception in the airport and Transfer to Miraflores
  • Welcome and orientation in Peru
  • Overnight in Miraflores
  Day 2   Briefing, Miraflores, Lima City Center
  • Briefing
  • Stroll through Miraflores
  • Afternoon Lima City Tour (Colonial Lima)
  • Overnight in Miraflores
  Day 3   Cusco - Cusco City
  • Flight Lima - Cusco.
  • Afternoon Cusco City & vicinity Tour
  • Overnight in Cusco
  Day 4   Cusco – Sacred Valley of the Incas
  • Tour in the Sacred Valley of the Incas
  • Overnight in Cusco
  Day 5   Inka Trail
  • Day 1 Inka Trail: Km. 82 to Wayllabamba.
  Day 6   Inka Trail
  • Day 2 Inka Trail: Wayllabamba to Runturacay
  Day 7   Inka Trail
  • Day 3 Inka Trail: Runturacay to Winay Wayna
  Day 8   Inka Trail
  • Day 4 Inka Trail: Winay Wayna to Inti Punku and guided tour to Machu Picchu. You take the bus back to Aguas Calientes and the train back to Cusco. Overnight in Hotel.
  • No lunch nor dinnerlast day of the trek
  Day 9   Cusco – Huaraz  
  • Flight Cusco – Lima
  • Bus Lima – Huaraz
  Day 10 - 13   Santa Cruz Wanderung
  • 4 days Santa Cruz Trek: More Information
  • No last day of the trek
  Day 14   Huaraz – Lima
  • Bus Huaraz – Lima.
  • Overnight in Lima
  Day 15   Lima – Airport
  • Transfer to the airport

Included:

  • Cook & guide on the treks
  • All transport & transfers, domestic flights
  • All accommodation & breakfasts
  • All excursions and entrance fees
  • All food on the treks
  • All equipment but sleeping bag

Not included:
  • meals á la carte
  • domestic airport tax (about US $ per flight)
  • flight to/from your country of origin
Machu Picchu: World Cultural and Natural Heritage, spiritual site, Inca-fortress, astronomic observatory, summer residence of the Inca kings ..... most beautiful and enigmatic evidence of the Inca period!   On a guided tour in Machu Picchu we hear many details about life at the times of the Inca regime.   „Huayna Picchu“ – der „Young Mountain“ – one of the most famous motifs of Peru!
The road from Aguas Calientes curls up to Machu Picchu in switchbacks.       a hike to Huayna Picchu (the young mountain) is very well rewarded with this stunning view of the ruins of Machu Picchu




4 days INCA TRAIL
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