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Machu Picchu Multisport - 9 Days

Day 01: arrive Cusco - Walking City Tour, Overnight Cusco hotel.

Day 02: Visit to Cusco Surrounding Ruins and Biking to Pisac
(B, L) Overnight Sacred valley hotel.

Day 03: Urubamba River Rafting
After breakfast we will hit road for Urubamba river where we will done one day´s rafting. This section of rafting is excellent for first timers. It includes both Class II and Class III finishing with the class III + Resbaladero (The slippery one). After rafting we will stop for a picnic lunch in the country side before heading to our camp site at the local community of Cachiccata, where we will have the night free to enjoy the country side that surrounds us. Dinner available at our local community men campsite. (B, L, D) Camp in Cachiccata.

Day 04: Inca Trail Km. 82 - Huayllabamba
Transfer from Cachiccata to Km-82 in which we will meet our porters and equipment. We start the trek escorted by the porters going through semi-arid terrain along the Urubamba river with magnificent views of snow capped mounts. Arriving to camp at Huayllabamba (B,L,D)

Day 05: Huayllabamba - Pacaymayo
After a healthy breakfast we begin to walk to the Warmihuañusca pass (4,050 m.). In a short time we will be on the top of the pass. From this place is possible to see the other side of the way that leads to Runkurakay ruins. At the end of a gorge, a place called Pacaymayo we will stop and we will make our second camp. (B,L,D).

Day 06: Pacaymayo - Wiñaywayna
From Pacaymayo A while later zigzag but short ascent will take us to the Runkurakay circular ruins. There is no sign of human life, only great woods and abrupt hills. After a good rest we start the way down and then we can clearly notice that the Inca Trail is well preserved from this point. In a short while we will get the steps which go up to Sayacmarca ruins (3600 m.)

From Sayacmarca the stone road begins to get into the jungle, we will continue our trek toward Phuyupatamarca ruins. The trail crosses the "Lago Seco" and for brief moments we go up and down. We will cross "The Tunnel", a natural cavity produced by a landslide but adapted by the Incas. The Inca Trail well traced borders continuously the hills full of moss and fern. After crossing a small pass we can see some steep steps and under these the Ceremonial Center of Phuyupatamarca ruins. Going down the trail we can see the Urubamba valley and the river of the same name. The path goes down to Wiñay Wayna ruins, the most important after Machu Picchu and the last site for our camp. (B, L, D).

Day 07: Wiñaywayna - Macchu Picchu
Very early in the morning we will leave our camp towards Inti Punku the last pass. From this site Machu Picchu looks unreal and beautiful. After an overlooking of the city we go down to the bus station. Over night in hotel. (B,L).

Day 08: Machu Picchu - Cusco
We visit the Sanctuary early in the morning for a full day of exploring. Guiding tour. At afternoon the train goes back to Cusco from the Aguas Calientes station. Arriving and transfer to the hotel. (B, L).

Day 09: Cusco to Lima
Breakfast and transfer to Cusco airport and your flight to Lima .Sorry but end of our services (B)

Group price: $ 1390 each with 2 people, $1122 each with 3, $988 with 4 + Entrance fee to the inca trail: $ 98.00. Single supplement = US$184

Private departure price: US$1589 each for 2, US$1282 each for 3, US$1129 each for 4-6, + Entrance fee to the inca trail: $ 98.00. Single supplement = US$184

Included:
Orientation meeting in Cusco (previous to departure date)
Private transport.
Tourist ticket (entrance fee to attractions)
One bike per person, bike equipment (helmet, gloves) and repair kit
All professional rafting equipment (dries bags and class V river gear)
High quality rafting equipment and self bailing rafts
Balance meals during the trip (08 Breakfast / 07 Lunch / 04 Dinners).
Overnight 04 nights in hotel / 04 nights in campsite.
All common camping gear: Two men mountain tent, mattress, kitchen dishes, kitchen tent, dinner tent, toilet tent, table, chairs
Andean cook.
First aid kit with Oxygen.
Professional bilingual guide, 01 assistant per each 9 clients.
Short wave radios for groups with more of 06 clients.
Sanitation care (disinfect dishes, filtered water, etc)
Environment care (all the garbage is going back to Cusco, portable toilet treatment)
Backpacker train from Aguas Calientes.
Bus down to Aguas Calientes .
Bus up and down (Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu- Aguas Calientes)
Transfer train station to hotel in Cusco.
Not Included:
Entrance fee to Inca trail and Machu Picchu $ 98.00
Sleeping bag.
Extra services not mentioned in the program.
-Tips and extra spends.

DEEP MULTISPORT TO THE APURIMAC RIVER (6 Days/ 5 nights)


This mega Multi-Sport adventure will take from Cusco to Apurimac, where you will enjoy a Mountain Biking escapade in one of the most pristine areas in the Andes while having extraordinary views of the Andean landscape in this very little visited part of Peru. Downhill options for experienced bikers are available too. Visit unique archeological remains and the place where the Inca empire founders come from. Meet Inca and Maya, two young Condors, part of a project to save the specie and enjoy the big collection of native trees and Andean birds. Finally you will embrace nature and excitement in the Apurimac's Black canyon in a fantastic whitewater expedition, non prior experience is required. Adventure, nature and lots of fun are guaranteed in this lifetime journey in deep Peru's outdoors.

Day 1.Saturday. Transfer in Cusco
Flight to Cusco, upon arrival passengers will be transferred to their hotel in order to rest and acclimatize to the high altitude (10,496 ft). Due to our experience in high altitude travel, we recommend to don't eat a heavy lunch. Afternoon walking by the city of Cusco. This soft hike will take you through the streets of Cusco, visiting the main historical attractions of this fascinating city that mixes Inca and Colonial architecture making it a unique place. We will start our city tour walking to the Temple of sun, called Koricancha, considered the most important Inca Temple of Cusco, nowadays occupied by a monastery of the Dominican order. From here we will walk to Cusco's Main Square, were we will visit both the Cathedral built over the ruins of the Sunturwasi temple and the "Iglesia de la Compañia". Then we will move on to San Blas, known as the artisan's neighbourhood and explore its narrow streets to get to its Church and see its wood carved pulpit. Visit the houses of famous artisans such as the Mendivil family, who are considered the cradle of most handcrafters in Cusco city. From this area you have a wonderful view of the whole city. We will end this walking city tour in your hotel or in a nice restaurant. At night passengers will receive a briefing about their upcoming adventure days. Meals not included

Day 2 Sunday Cusco / Maukallakta/Loretuyoc
After an early breakfast we leave Cusco (7:00am) in our private vehicle, we will drive for 1:30hrs towards Pakarektampu, from a detour (3,250 meters) We will start our Mountain Bike Adventure for the next 2 hours (6 kilometers). We will receive our biking equipment and a short safety briefing by our guide to then start biking through a dirt road towards Maukallakta Inca site. 90 % of the route is downhill and 10% is uphill ride. We arrived into the gage of Inca and Maya, two Condors, whom will fly in front of us. They are part of a project founded by ….. From this point we will see the mythical Inca site call Maukallacta, one of the first city founded by the Incas. Then we follow for the last half kilometer to Urcos…… (2,900 meters) where we will enjoy our snack and hear stories about the Ayar brothers and wife´s, founders of the Inca civilization. After a short visit to this amazing and sacred Inca site, we will drive to our lunch place. After a healthy in road lunch we have the choice to bike another stretch of 7 kilometers in downhill until Molle Molle village (2200 meters) and then board the van for the next 2 hour driving uphill to Huanoquite town and the Wilkacunca pass (4,100 meters, pass (13,874 fts), . From this point we get into the Apurimac River canyon with an impressive view of the surrounding mountains and the majestic gorge of the river, headwater of the Amazon river. In that point we start drive down and will note a warm atmosphere and growing forest until it turns into an spectacular relict of century native forest. After 25 more minutes we arrive to Loretuyoc bridge (3,300 meters (11,316fts),) where we will find our campsite beside a magical waterfall. Time to enjoy a cheese and wine and afterward our dinner, plus hot drinks Lunch and Dinner included

Day 3 Monday. Loretuyoc hike to Huanca Huanca, then down towards Huajachaca bridge at the Apurimac river shore
After a balanced breakfast we will do a short hike to visit Loretuyoc forest where we will find over two hundred year trees of endanger trees. We will find part of the royal highway coming from Cusco and going towards the Apurimac river and then to the Pacific Ocean coast. We keep walking for the next two hours down trough Kusichaca remains to Huanca Huanca village (2800 meters) where We will meet the local people and have the chance to bring some help to the local school. From here we board the vans and will drive for a half hour to the end of the road from where We have a mandatory hike down for about one more hour down to the bases of the Inca bridge of Huajachaca, used by the antique Peruvians to exchange goods between the Pacific Ocean coast and Cusco as the capital of the empire. (2100 meters). Lunch will be served en-route. . At this point we will meet the other part of the crew, our River rafting guides and all the equipment and gear to continue with our expedition by the river. After lunch our River rafting guides will provide us with our river equipment and will give us a safety briefing before getting to the class 2-3 rapids of this fantastic river. We will paddle for about 2 to 3 hours will meet a tributary call Santo Tomas River and continue by an amazing limestone canyon, until we get to our campsite. Dinner will be served at the campsite around the campfire. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included

Day 4 Tuesday. The Black Canyon of the Apurimac river
Today, our adventure starts early with a cup of fresh coffee cup. After we pack camping and rig boats, we start our day at the river running quite a few class III rapids and then enjoy the most beautiful part of the canyon and its calm waters. We may see river otters, dears, foxes, torrent ducks and tropical Andean birds. Continuing our adventure, we will pass under several suspended bridges and waterfalls along the river At noon, we will set camp and enjoy a happy hour and the spectacular dinner cooked by our river guides. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included

Day 5 Wednesday. "The Other Right" & "3 Condores" rapids /Hualpachaca Bridge / Cusco
After breakfast we will run the most intense sets of class III to IV pool-drops rapids, like "The other right" and "3 Condors" among others. We will have lunch at the end of our adventure, followed by a four-hour drive to Cusco in our private vehicle. After check in our hotel we take a shower and ready for our farewell dinner to greed our river crew in one of the most emblematic Cusco restaurant. Breakfast and Lunch included

Day 6 Thursday. Transfer out of Cusco
Transfer from hotel to Cusco's airport in order to board flight back to Lima or to connect your next activity. Meals not included

Season : From May to November
Group service departure: Last Sunday every month (can open other group dates with min. of 3 people)

Group Tour Price Per Person: US$ 1415 with 2 people, US$ 1093 with 3 people. Single supplement: US$ 58

Private Tour Price Per Person: US$ 1710 with 2 people, US$ 1256 with 3 people, US$1113 with 4-6 people. Single supplement: US$ 58

Services Include:
" Private transportation for transfer in and out in Cusco
" Private transportation for the entire tour
" Front suspension mountain bikes, helmets and gloves
" Class V River rafting equipment such as helmets, lifejackets and other safety equipment used by the guides
" First Aid KIT
" River rafting and Mountain Biking repair KITS,
" Safety kayaks
" Camping gear such as 2 man 3 season tents, sleeping mattresses, dining tents, cooking tents , camping equipment, cooking gear.
" Environmental care
" English speaking professional guides
" Visits to attractions mentioned in itinerary
" Gourmet meals mentioned in itinerary
" Safety briefings prior to departure and during expedition

Services do not include:
" Hotels in Cusco for clients and guides
" Entrances fees for the tours $ 20.00 per person (Koricancha, Cusco Cathedral and San Blas)
" Transfers from airport to hotels in Lima
" Services in Lima
" Laundry service
" Alcoholic beverages
" Meals not mentioned in itinerary
" Tips
" Extras not mentioned in itinerary


4 Day Manu Cloudforest

DAY 1: CUSCO-TRES CRUCES : Mountain bike. Camp

DAY 2: TRES CRUCES-CLOUD FOREST: Hiking trocha Eriksson. Optional bike. Lodge

DAY 3: CLOUD FOREST-KOSÑIPATA RIVER - CLOUD FOREST: Rafting from Patria to Atalaya. Lodge

DAY 4: CLOUD FOREST -CUSCO: Mountain bike.

2011 Fixed Departure Dates: - can open a fixed departure date for anytime in season with min. of 3 people

FIXED DEPARTURE PRICE: US$ 585 (minimum of 3 people). Single supplement = $48

Private Departure prices (start any day): US$934 each for 2, $731 each for 3, $630 each for 4-6

Level : Soft Moderate - No need experience
Season : April to October

SERVICES INCLUDED :
Orientation meeting in Cusco (previous to departure date)
Private transport.
Bike per person, and biking equipment gloves, helmets, repair kit.
All professional rafting equipment (dry bags, and class V river gear)
High quality rafting equipment and self bailing rafts
All balance meals during the trip (4 days/3 nights)..
Overnight 03 nights in lodge.
All common camping gear: Two men mountain tent, mattress, kitchen dishes, kitchen tent, dinner tent, toilet tent , table, chairs
Andean cook.
First aid kit with Oxygen.
Professional bilingual guide, 01 assistant per each 7 clients.
Short wave radios for groups with more of 06 clients.
Sanitation care (disinfect dishes, filtered water, etc)
Environment care (all the garbage is going back to Cusco, portable toilet treatment)

NOT INCLUDED:
Sleeping bag.
Hotel or meals in Cusco.
Extra services not mentioned in the program.
Tips and extra sexpenses


5 Day Adventure in Incaland

Day 1: CUSCO - SACRED VALLEY HORSE BACK RIDING
Picnic lunch. Overnight hotel Sacred Valley. (L)

Day 2: SACRED VALLEY - URUBAMBA RIVER RAFTING
Picnic lunch. Camp in Cachiccata. (B, L, D)

Day 3: CACHICCATA - HIKING TO THE QUARRY
Picnic lunch . Camp in Cachiccata. (B,L,D)

Day 4: INKA TRAIL EXPRESS - KM 104
After breakfast transfer from Cachiccata to the Ollantaytambo train station. Vistadome train to the 104km.. At this point we start trek for 3 hours aprox., up to the well preserved remains of Wiñay Wayna (2900 mts. altitude). On the way we can see beautiful waterfalls. After lunch, rest of the day free for exploring the ruins with its houses, terraces, towers and local museum and go on to Inti Punku, the Inca gate of the sun, we get our first sight of Machu Picchu. We finally cross the ridge that leads to our destination, and the full grandeur of the greatest archaeological discovery of modern times is reveled. After a guided tour of Machu Picchu We will go to our hotel . Overnight hotel in Aguas Calientes (B, L).

Day 5: FULL DAY MACHU PICCHU- BACK TO CUSCO
We visit the Sanctuary early in the morning for a full day of exploring. Guiding tour.
At afternoon the train goes back to Cusco from the Aguas Calientes station. Arriving and transfer to the hotel. (B, L). End of Our Services.

Fixed Departure Price: : $ 736.00 (minimum of 3 people) + Inca Trail Entrance Fee: $ 57.00. Single supplement: USD $ 58.00 per person.

2011 Group fixed departures : can open up a group departure for any dates during the season with a minimum of 3 people

Private Departure Prices (any day) US$1026 each for 2, $883 each for 3, $813 each for 4-6 + Inca Trail Entrance Fee: $ 57.00. Single supplement: USD $ 58.00 per person.

SERVICES INCLUDED :
Orientation meeting in Cusco (previous to departure date) , Private transport. One horse per person, muleteer. All professional rafting equipment (dry bags, and class V river gear) , High quality rafting equipment and self bailing rafts , Balanced meals during the trip ( 04 Breakfast / 05 Lunch / 02 Dinners). Overnight 02 nights in hotel / 02 nights in campsite. All common camping gear: Two men mountain tent, mattress, kitchen dishes, kitchen tent, dinner tent, toilet tent , table, chairs, Andean cook. First aid kit with Oxygen. Professional bilingual guide, 1 assistant per each 11 clients. Short wave radios for groups with more than 6 clients. Sanitation care (disinfect dishes, filtered water, etc) Environment care (all the garbage is going back to Cusco, portable toilet treatment) Vistadomme train (first class) round trip. Entrance fee to Inca trail and Machu Picchu, Bus down to Aguas Calientes . Bus up and down (Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu- Aguas Calientes) Transfer train station to hotel in Cusco.

Not Included:
Sleeping bag. Tourist ticket (BTC) Hotel or meals in Cusco. Extra services not mentioned in the program. Tips and extra expenses.

THE BACK ROAD MULTISPORT TRIP TO MACHU PICCHU (4 days/3 nights)

This Multi Sport Adventure will take you through Off the Beaten Track dirt roads & trails to Machu Picchu through its back road. Breath taking views, professional field staff and top of the line equipment will make this adventure a lifetime experience. Enjoy trekking along the east side of the Andes, entering into the Amazon rain forest, Bike among breath taking views of snowy peaks that crown the fantastic Andean landscape and camp under the Andean sky scattered by restless stars.

Day 1: CUSCO/ SANTA MARIA (MOUNTAIN BIKING TO SANTA MARIA):
After an early breakfast, passengers will be met by their guide at the hotel's lobby in order to take their private transportation that will take them to the Malaga Pass. At 13,900 ft, Malaga Pass offers stunning views of snowy Wakaywillca Peak and Veronica Glacier. We start to descend into the lush temperate rainforest of the east side of the Andes and will have the option to hike some portions in order to watch for the Crested Quetzal, Sword-billed Hummingbird, Scarlet-bellied Tanagers, Inca Wren, and the impressive Andean Condor, birds usually found in this area. Listen to the ghosts of the Incas whispering in the rainforest canopy as you marvel at abandoned villages and ancient ruins. We arrive in Santa Maria Village for lunch and then have to be ready for Urubamba rapids, for our next adventure through class 2 and 3 rapids (2 hours). Then transfer to our campsite near the Urubamba River. Dinner will be served at the campsite.
(Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)

Day 2: SANTA MARIA / SANTA TERESA (HIKING TO SANTA TERESA):
After breakfast, begin your ascent to the village of Santa Teresa. Enjoy the heady scents of coffee, tea, and cacao growing in the terraced fields along the way. Keep your camera handy as your path offers stunning views of the sacred mountain of Salcantay. With luck, you'll also spot some of the tropical bird species indigenous to this lower elevation including toucans, motmots, and parakeets. You'll have a lunch in the Pacamayo Valley and then adventurous travelers can take a dip in the cool waters of the Sacsara River. Tonight we will camp in a private campsite at the side of the Sacsara River. Dinner will be served at campsite.
(Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)

Day 3: SANTA TERESA / ZIP LINE/ TREK LUCMABAMBA TO MACHU PICCHU:
This morning after breakfast, We hake 40 minutes to our first platform to do our first zip line! We will cross 6 time over canopy of the native forest in one of the highest South America zip-lines. Then We will drive for 30 minutes to the Quechua community of Lucmabamba where you'll hike to the Inca site of Llactapata located at junction of three valleys. From here, you will get your first glimpse of Machu Picchu. In the afternoon we will board the local train that will take us to Machu Picchu Town, where we will spend the night. A boxed Lunch will be provided while trekking. ((Breakfast/Lunch)

Day 4: MACHU PICCHU / CUSCO (FULL DAY GUIDED TOUR OF MACHU PICCHU):
After an early breakfast, passengers will be met by their guide at the hotel's lobby to start our visit to the Sanctuary of Machu Picchu and have a full day of exploring. After this awesome visit, passengers will return to Machu Picchu town (known before as Aguas Calientes), to enjoy an exquisite lunch at one of the local restaurants. After lunch passengers will take the train back to Cusco. Upon arrival to Cusco train station, passengers will be transferred in a private vehicle back to their hotel. (Breakfast)

Season : From April to December
Trekking Level : Easy to Moderate. Good shape is needed
Rafting level : Easy to Moderate. Prior experience don`t required
Minimum : 2 Passengers
Maximum : 15 Passengers
Departures : Upon request

Group Tour Price: US$ 612 (per person, with 3 people) US$ 518(per person, with 4 people) Single supplement: US$ 80 per person. Can open up a group departure for any date during season with a minimum of 3 people.

PRIVATE SERVICE PRICE PER PERSON: US$949 with 2 people, $721 with 3, $559 with 4-6, $466 with 7-9. Single supplement: US$ 80 per person.

Price includes:
" Private transportation as mentioned in Itinerary
" Professional English speaking guide
o Camping accommodations on days 2 and 3:
o 1 man 2 season tents
o Inflatable sleeping mattresses
o Toilet tent
o Dining Tent
o Kitchen tent
o Dining equipment
o Cooks
" Whitewater rafting:
o Self bailing rafts
o Helmet
o Life jackets
o Paddles
o Professional river guides
" Meals mentioned as Included: B=Breakfast, BL=Boxed Lunch, PL=Picnic Lunch, L=Lunch, D=Dinner
" One night in hostal (Aguas Calientes)
" Local Train from San Teresa to Machu Picchu town
" Tourist Shuttle to and from Machu Picchu
" Backpacker Train from Machu Picchu Town to Cusco (Vistadome Supplement: US$28 per passenger)

Price does not include:
" Hotel in Aguas Calientes
" Entrance fee to Machu Picchu (US$ 51 per passenger)
" Alcoholic beverages in included meals
" Sleeping bag (Rental for US$5 a day)
" Meals mentioned as "on your own", or not mentioned at all
" Tips
" Extras not mentioned in itinerary