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This is the most important destination in Peru, the land of the Incas, where this ancient culture shows impressive historical monuments such as Machu Picchu, Ollantaytambo, Sacsayhuaman and many more.
However, after the Spanish conquest the Inca society was disappearing. Tupac Amaru II a direct descendant of the last Inca led the Andean revolution in 1776; 40 years before the beginning of the campaign for independence. His tragic story is evidenced in the midst of this wonderful natural environment, even with Andean communities as Raqchi where we spend the last night of our adventure in Cusco.
The adventure is completed with the wonderful trip to Titicaca arriving from the Mountain Range heights to Lampa village, passing by Tinajani Stone forest, then going by Sillustani Tombs nearby the small Umayo lagoon, finally getting to the magnificent presence of Lake Titicaca and its islands.
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Days
12 |
Season
Jun-Sep |
Level
Medium+ |
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AIRPORT/LIMA Reception at airport and transfer to lodging. |
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LIMA/CUSCO CITY TOUR After breakfast, transfer to the airport to get an early flight to Cusco. Arrival at Cusco. City Tour of Cusco during the afternoon. Lodging. /B |
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MACHU PICCHU Train Service to Machu Picchu. Guided visit to Citadel. Return to Aguas Calientes. Train to Cusco. Lodging. /B/L |
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CUSCO/MARAS/URUBAMBA + LARES/CUSCO The adventure starts after a transfer from Cusco to Chinchero Andean Community (11.400ft) riding by a dirt road that takes us first to Huaypo Lagoon, continuing downhilling to Maras village and the Salt Mines, arriving at the end to Urubamba. Lunch box on route. Transfer to Lares pass to have a second downhill trail to Sacred Valley by an ancient Inca path. Transfer to Cusco. Hotel. /B |
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CUSCO/POMACANCHIS Departure at 07h00 south from Cusco, where we will start the ride taking a detour for the Lagoons Ride: Acopía, Asnacocha, and Pomacanchi closing the day downhilling to Surimana village up on the Apurimac Canyon where we will camp. /B/L/D
We recommend bringing kids clothes to share with the school community. |
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Q’ESWACHAKA/CHIARAJE/RAQCHI Transfer to Lake Pampamarca to start the easy downhill track to the amazing Q'eswachaka Inca hanging bridge over the Apurimac River. After being at the bridge, which is still preserved and rebuilt every year, will go by car to the Pampa de Chiaraje (14100ft), so we can have a magnificent 360 degree view on snowy wastelands and lakes. Will continue the bike ride on an easy downhill towards Raqchi, where we will settle in the houses of the community. Typical dinner, music, dance and costumes of the community. / B/ L / D |
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RAQCHI/PITUMARCA/RAQCHI At dawn, visit to the archaeological complex of the Temple of Wiraqocha. Departure by the road to Chillca to initiate a ride by singletrack to the complex of Machu Pitumarca; once visited the ruins we finish the ride with a great short downhill that lead us into the village. In the afternoon, return to Raqchi. / B / L / D |
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RAQCHI/LAMPA A las 07h00 partida a Ayaviri donde iniciamos a las 09h00 la ruta por el cañón de Tinajani rumbo al espectacular Bosque de Puyas. Almuerzo. Traslado a las alturas para iniciar el descenso a Lampa. Arribo al atardecer. /D/A/C |
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LAMPA/PUNO A las 09h00 partida de Lampa hacia el altiplano para rodear la laguna Umayo y llegar a las tumbas de Sillustani. Traslado a Puno. Hotel. /D/A |
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PUNO/CAPACHICA/PUNO Salida a las 08h00 de Puno hacia Pusi. Inicio de la ruta hacia Capachica bordeando el Lago Titicaca. Traslado a Puno. Hotel. /D/A |
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PUNO/ISLAS/LIMA Tour de despedida a Isla Taquile o Amantani, retorno por la tarde. Traslado a Juliaca vuelo nocturno. Arribo a Lima. Traslado a Hotel. /D/A |
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LIMA/AIRPORT Transfer to airport to take flight as per schedule. /B |
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What's included.
* Local transfers
* Lodgeings w/ breakfasts
* Lunch box or picnic
* Vehicle assistance.
* Guide and assistant(s)
* Entrance fees
* Machu Picchu, Sacred Valley tours
* Uros and Taquile Islands tour.
We don't include.
* Bagages, accidents and medical insurances.
* Beverages, personal spends, meals, tours and visits not specified on itinerary
* Cost of bikes transportation.
You may add.
* Hardtail Bike hire (w/agree of returning parts in case of lost or damage)
* Upgrade to 3 / 4 / 5 star hotels and single rooms as available.
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Internal Flights
Notes.
Weather conditions may cause changes or delays in itinerary. |
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