Peru, Hiking to Machu Picchu
This Adventure begins in Cuzco, the cradle of the Incan Empire and home to several indigenous populations. Here you have the opportunity to explore century old streets of Cuzco, our base before heading into Machu Picchu, an Andean city still shrouded in mystery.
While in and around Cuzco, we visit several key archaeological sites including fortresses and temples, explore traditional Indian markets and visit cathedrals built after the Spanish Conquest. And on our way to Machu Picchu you will learn about the history of the Incas and how attuned they were to the earth and its elements; you will hear about the Spanish conquests and the subsequent decline of the Incan empire, and listen to the tales surrounding the fascinating discovery of the trails and sacred valleys leading to this amazing World Heritage Site.
Join us for a spectacular adventure and an unforgettable journey with breathtaking views, thunderous waterfalls, and lush vegetation –surrounding ancient Incan ruins where local communities still exist today.
While in and around Cuzco, we visit several key archaeological sites including fortresses and temples, explore traditional Indian markets and visit cathedrals built after the Spanish Conquest. And on our way to Machu Picchu you will learn about the history of the Incas and how attuned they were to the earth and its elements; you will hear about the Spanish conquests and the subsequent decline of the Incan empire, and listen to the tales surrounding the fascinating discovery of the trails and sacred valleys leading to this amazing World Heritage Site.
Join us for a spectacular adventure and an unforgettable journey with breathtaking views, thunderous waterfalls, and lush vegetation –surrounding ancient Incan ruins where local communities still exist today.
NUDGE Adventure Travel Initerary
Cost: TBA
Departure Date: February, 2013
Return Date: February/March 2013
Itinerary:
Gratuities are not included
Beverages are not included
breakfast (b), Lunch (L), Dinner (D) included as noted below in itinerary
DAY 1:
Depart Toronto to Cuzco, Peru
DAY 2: B/D
Arrival in Cuzco : Transfer airport / hotel
After settling in we will have a guided tour of Cuzco City and visit the Main Square, the Cathedral and the Temple of the Sun or Korikancha. We will also visit the nearby ruins: Inca sites of Kenko, Tambomachay, Puca Pucara and the impressive Fortress of Sacsayhuaman
Duration : 03:30 hours.
DAY 3: B/D
Cuzco : Sacred Valley of the Incas
Full Day excursion to the Urubamba Valley, the Sacred Valley of the Incas and a visit to the picturesque Indian Pisac Market.
We will visit the Inca Fortress and Citadel of Ollantaytambo, built to guard the entrance to this part of the Valley, and protect it from possible invasion from the tribes in the Lower jungle.
On our way back to Cuzco we stop of at the picturesque Andean Village of Chinchero to visit the ruins of the Royal Hacienda of Tupac Inca Yupanqui.
Duration: 09:00 hours.
DAY 4: B/D
Nudge Classes
Free time to shop and explore in Cusco
DAY 5: B/L/D
Cuzco : Cuzco - Wayllabamba
Early in the morning, our guide will pick you up from your hotel to transfer you by bus to the "km 82" point. Here you will meet the team that will join you during the trek, such as the porters, camp assistants and cooks. You will begin the walk, crossing a footbridge to hike a gentle two hours down the Urubamba Valley, and then visit imposing sculpted Inca farming terraces and the settlement of Patallaqta on the banks of the Cusichaca side river. Then we climb a short way up the Cusichaca valley to Huayllabamba, the last inhabited village on the trail, where the first camp is set up.
DAY 6: B/L/D
Wayllabamba - Pacasmayu
After breakfast, the hardest part of the trail begins, with a steep ascent, followed by 3 hours of walking until reaching the first step, Warmiwañusca called (Dead Woman), up to 4.200 m.a.s.l. approximately. After lunch in Vizcachayoc we will descend towards Pacaymayo (3500 m.a.s.l.) for dinner and camp.
DAY 7: B/L/D
Pacasmayu - Wiñay wayna
After breakfast the ascent will begin again to 3900 m.a.s.l., where you will enjoy a guided visit to the Archaeological Complex Runkurakay and the Inca Citadel of Sayacmarca (3600 m.a.s.l.).
Lunch in Chaqquicocha. Then, you will continue walking towards Phuya Patamarka (Town in the Clouds), another important Archaeological Monument. After a brief rest, we will continue walking to Wiñay Huayna (Always Young), for a guided visit to this spectacularly located Archaeological Complex . Dinner and overnight in the camp.
DAY 8: B/L/D
Wiñay wayna - Machupicchu - Cuzco
After breakfast we start walking for one hour by the forest towards Inti Punku (Door of the Sun), known as the front door to Machu Picchu. Upon arrival at Machu Picchu, you will have a guided tour of the ruins and monuments, such as the Main Square, the Circular Tower, the Sacred Solar Clock, the Royal Quarters, the Temple of the Three Windows and the cemeteries. In the early afternoon a bus takes us to the small town of Aguas Calientes, where we board our return train to Cuzco. Early dinner and overnight at hotel.
DAY 9: B/D
Free day in Cuzco to relax
Farewell Dinner and Show
Overnight at hotel.
Day 10: B
Nudge Classes
Late Departure from Cusco to Toronto
Day 11
Early Morning Arrival in Toronto
Inclusive Features
• Round Trip from Toronto to Cuzco, Peru
• All Airport Transfers
• Private Coach Transfers for activities
• Accommodation in Doubles at 4 star hotel
(Single Supplement applies for those requesting a singe room)
• While on Inca trail participants will be in tents supplied onsite
• Guided tours, visits and entrance fees as per itinerary
• All Airport Transfers
• Private Coach Transfers for activities
• Accommodation in Doubles at 4 star hotel
(Single Supplement applies for those requesting a singe room)
• While on Inca trail participants will be in tents supplied onsite
• Guided tours, visits and entrance fees as per itinerary
