Day 1: Lima
Arrival in Lima, reception and transfer to the international
hostelling lodge in Miraflores Lima.
Day 2: Lima
Free day to explore Lima. Most of the museums will
offer discounts to students with a valid international student
card.
Day 3: Cuzco
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for the
flight to Cuzco, the ancient Inca capital. Reception and transfer
to the international hostelling lodge. In the afternoon a
self guided tour of Cuzco on foot. Places to visit include
the cathedral, Qoricancha temple, and for a small cost, perhaps
take a taxi to the Inca fortress of Sacsayhuaman overlooking
Cuzco, Qenko and Puka Pukara. Free evening.
Day 4: Sacred Valley
Full-day excursion to Urubamba, the sacred valley
of the Incas and to the ancient Inca market town of Pisac.
A visit will be made to Ollantaytambo, the only Inca town
that was not defeated by the Spanish. Return to Cuzco and
the traditional market town of Chinchero. Return to your hostel
and preparation for the up and coming trek.
Day 5 - Day 8: Inca Trail to Machu Picchu
Day 5:
Pickup from your hotel and transport
to KM82. Start the Inca Trail and hike for about 5/6 hours,
before reaching your first camp at Huayllabamba (3000m).
Day 6:
The hardest part of the trail, ascending
the Warmiwañusca pass (4200m), before descending to
your camp at Pacaymayu (Hiking time 6/7 hours).
Day 7:
With fabulous views of the surrounding
snow-capped mountains, today you will visit the archaeological
sites of Runkurakay, Sayacmarca, Conchamarca and Puyupatamarca
(where many well-preserved Inca baths are located) before
reaching the beautiful Inca complex of Wiñaywayna.
Day 8:
An early start to reach the sungate,
which overlooks the spectacular citadel of Machu Picchu. Guided
visit of the ruins. Time may allow for a possible ascent of
Huayna Picchu for a spectacular view over the whole complex.
Afternoon return to Cuzco. Free evening.
Day 9: Puno
Transfer to the bus station for the wonderful journey
across the Altiplano. You will stop along the way at numerous,
archaeologically significant places and lunch at Sicuani.
Arrival and transfer to your international hostelling lodge.
Day 10: Lake Titicaca
After breakfast, a tour by boat to the island's of
Uros on Lake Titicaca. A tour of the reed islands of Uros
before continuing on to Taquile. Accommodation on the island
in one of the Islander's homes.
Day 11: Puno
Morning on the island before returning to Puno and
your lodge.
Day 12: Lima
Journey towards Juliaca, and an excursion to the Silluastani
towers. These ancient funereal towers dating back to pre-inca
times are examples of the most ancient cultures found on the
altiplano. Transfer to Juliaca airport for the flight to Lima
and your onward flight home or for numerous other extensions
to the program.
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