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Table of Contents Itinerary in Brief .............................................................................................................................................................. 3 Overview ......................................................................................................................................................................... 5 No Catches ...................................................................................................................................................................... 5 Personalize Your Vacation – Free of Charge! ................................................................................................................... 6 Your Itinerary Day - By - Day ........................................................................................................................................... 8 Financial Details ............................................................................................................................................................ 59 Book Online Address: ................................................................................................................................................. 59 What is not Included .................................................................................................................................................. 60 Private Inca Trail Information....................................................................................................................................... 61 What is Included on the Inca Trail: .......................................................................................................................... 61 What is not included on the Inca Trail: .................................................................................................................... 62 What you should bring: ........................................................................................................................................... 62 Information & FAQ - Peru........................................................................................................................................... 63 About Us – The Luxury Peru Travel Company ................................................................................................................ 65
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Itinerary in Brief Activity
Hotel
Room Type
Meals*
Day 1
Arrive Lima & Private Transfer to Hotel
5* J.W. Marriott Hotel Lima
Prime Deluxe Rooms with Ocean Views
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Day 2
Lima Gastronomic Tour
5* J.W. Marriott Hotel Lima
Prime Deluxe Rooms with Ocean Views
B,L
Day 3
Fly Cusco & Private Cusco City Tour
5* Monasterio Hotel Cusco
Superior Rooms
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Day 4
Private Tour Sacred Valley of the Inca
5* Monasterio Hotel Cusco
Superior Rooms
B,L
Day 5
Private Inca Trail
Camping
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B,L,D
*Included Meals Key: B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner, Br = Brunch Cont. .
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Itinerary in Brief Cont. Activity
Hotel
Room Type
Meals*
Day 6
Private Inca Trail
Camping
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B,L,D
Day 7
Private Inca Trail
Camping
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B,L,D
Day 8
Private Inca Trail
5* Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel
Superior Rooms
B,L,D
Day 9
Machu Picchu
5* Monasterio Hotel Cusco
Superior Rooms
B,L,D
Day 10
Private transfer to Airport Fly Lima & Home
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*Included Meals Key: B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner, Br = Brunch
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Overview The Luxury Plus Collection Private Inca Trail to Machu Picchu Vacation visits Lima, Cusco and the Sacred Valley of the Inca and of course the 4 Days / 3 Nights Private Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. The Inca Trail is Private as it will be just you and your Guides, Cook and Porters you will not be thrown into a group of up to 16 strangers to share your Inca Trail experience.
No Catches These are Private Vacations with Guaranteed Departures Every Day Everything you would expect is Included • • • • • • • • • •
All Private Tours with Qualified English Speaking Guides All Private Transfers All Luxury 5* Hotels (except Inca Trail which is 3 Nights camping) All Entrance Tickets All Breakfasts / Other Meals as Specified: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (B,L,D) All Internal Flights No Hidden Fees for Paying with Visa, MasterCard or American Express Book & Pay Securely Online or by Telephone Low $500pp Deposits. Balance Due 60 Days before Travel Large Discounts for Groups of 4+ (Invite your Friends & Family!)
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Personalize Your Vacation – Free of Charge! Bespoke Personalized Vacations - In the 21st Century Luxury Vacations are all about having your Vacation personalized, so you can have what you want, when you want it, and at no additional charge! We Agree 100%. For this reason we offer a free of charge service where we will personalize an Itinerary just for you within 24 Hours of your request. Good Communication is Important - All our Travel consultants are based in Peru, are Expats, and speak English as their First Language. Call us now we would love to help. Contact us now, and you can get started on Personalizing Your Perfect Luxury Machu Picchu Vacation Today.
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Your Itinerary Day - By - Day
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Day 1 – Arrive Lima & Private Transfer to Hotel Service
Notes / Instructions
Arrive Lima
Most flights arrive in Lima in the evening.
We meet you at the airport
We will meet you outside of Lima airport arrivals hall. There will be a man with a sign with your names on.
Private Transfer in Lima
Private Vehicle with English Speaking assistance to your Hotel in Lima. Approximately one hour.
Luxury 5* Marriott Hotel Lima
Prime Deluxe Rooms with Ocean Views
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5* J.W. Marriott Hotel Lima
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5* J.W. Marriott Hotel Lima The JW Marriott Hotel Lima is located in the Miraflores district, near the LarcoMar Shopping & Entertainment Center. The Marriott Recently recognized by Conde Nast Traveler's Gold List 2011 as one of the Best Places To Stay In The World, as chosen by readers. Located atop Costa Verde's rocky cliffs, overlooking the ocean and accessible by coastal path. It’s a draw for beachgoers, surfers, and paragliders. This is a luxury 5* Hotel but for its safe, central, and excellent location is worth the little extra. The Deluxe Rooms are there entry level rooms and come with sea views.
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Guest rooms and suites offer spectacular panoramic views of the beautiful Pacific Ocean. For your convenience, high-speed Internet is offered in all guest rooms and suites for a daily fee. Spacious guest rooms at our hotel in Lima offer luxurious Marriott bedding and marble bathrooms. Our luxury hotel in Lima, Peru, is proud to be the city's first 100-percent smoke-free hotel. Additional guest room amenities include cozy robes and slippers, minibars and LCD televisions. Business travelers will enjoy large desks with conveniently placed lighting and ergonomic chairs. This hotel has a smoke-free policy. .
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Day 2 – Private Lima Gastronomic Tour (B,L) Service The Lima Gourmet Company Private Lima Gastronomic Tour
Notes / Instructions Pick up in your Hotel Foyer at 09:45, drop off at around 15:00. Lunch is included.
Luxury 5* Marriott Hotel Lima
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The Lima Gourmet Company Gastronomic Tour Tourism in Lima Peru, once omitted from travelers’ lists while visiting the country, has been steadily attracting the attention of globetrotters and adventure-seekers. While there are an abundance of tours in Lima that follow the typical tourist circuits led by traditional guided monologues, we believe that a hands-on experience, savoring the food, chatting with real limeños and visiting the top restaurants, districts and historical points the locals prefer is a much more dynamic and exciting way to see the city. We’ve designed this Lima Peru tour to be an ideal introduction to the city and Peruvian culture so that you can get a good feel of the city in just five hours. Now you have no excuse not to fall in love with the city before heading to Machu Picchu, the Amazon or even if you’re just here for work.
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This Lima Peru tour starts at a local roastery, where they hand-pick the coffee beans daily, for an organic Peruvian coffee. You will also tour the colonial streets of the bohemian district, Barranco, home to artists, musicians and the city’s top art galleries. From here you’ll visit a traditional market in the San Isidro district to try exotic fruits and local products and learn the ancient myths and legends associated with them. The third stop is one of the city’s top seafood restaurants (cebichería), Embarcadero 41 Fusión, on Avenida La Mar in the Miraflores district – a stop other tours in Lima won’t take you. You’ll discover the secrets to the perfect Cebiche and Pisco Sour as you prepare the dish and cocktail yourself with the head chef and bartender. The last stop is for lunch at la Huaca Pucllana, a restaurant within a pre-Incan archeological complex – undoubtedly a highlight of tourism in Lima Peru. This prestigious restaurant is so impressive that the King of Spain, Mick Jagger, Bill and Hillary Clinton, just to name a few, have made sure not to miss it during their trips to Lima. You’ll enjoy a variety of gourmet Peruvian dishes as well as four different desserts and another pisco-based cocktail.
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Day 3 – Fly Cusco & Private Cusco City Tour (B) Service
Notes / Instructions
Fly Cusco
We pick you up from your Hotel Foyer at 07:00 for an approx. 60 minute Private Transfer back to the airport for the flight to Cusco. Flights depart at 10:00 and arrive to Cusco at 11:20.
Private Transfer in Cusco
We will be waiting for you outside of Cusco Airport Arrival Hall with a sign with our and your names on it. An approx. 15 minute Private Transfer to your Hotel in Cusco.
Private Cusco City Tour
This Afternoon a Private Cusco City Tour visiting the Inca & Colonial Highlights. Returns around 6pm
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Luxury 5* Monasterio Hotel Right beside the lively Cuzco Central Square is Hotel Monasterio, a former monastery and national monument dating from 1592. This delightful hotel combines its centuries-old charm and ambience with luxury hotel service, inspired restaurants and boutique rooms and suites. The ideal hotel from which to discover the delights of Cuzco, its doors open to a vibrant scene of old and modern architecture, markets, galleries and restaurants serving ‘new Andean’ cuisine. The building was seriously damaged by the earthquake in 1650, and upon restoration the beautiful Chapel was added. It is decorated in the indigenous Baroque style with gold-plated pictures frames and truly magnificent paintings by the best artists of the Cusquenian Art School, depicting scenes from the life of San Antonio Abad.
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The Monastery was originally built in 1595 on the site of the palace of Inca Amaru Qhala. In 1598, it was founded as the Seminary of San Antonio Abad by the sixth Bishop of Cuzco, Monsignor Antonio de la Raya, to train Catholic priests. Art and architecture The building which houses Belmond Hotel Monasterio is steeped in history and hosts its very own art collection. You don’t need to travel far to soak up the local culture.
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Guest services Whether you’re into white water rafting or a four-day trek through the Sacred Valley, there’s plenty of fresh air fun just outside the hotel walls. Our team can arrange guided cultural tours, classes in traditional crafts or an afternoon cooking regional specialties with our Chef. Therapy suite Choose relaxing aromatherapy or a reviving Thai massage from the massage menu. Or call your personal Bath Butler to prepare an exquisite and indulgent end to a day of adventure and exploration. Business and events The historical building offers a unique backdrop for your conference, team building or incentive event. The glorious Baroque chapel and cloistered courtyard make an exquisitely romantic setting for a wedding. Enjoy modern comfort surrounded by timeless charm. Each Room is wonderfully unique, reflecting the monastery’s charm and elegance. Rich wood furnishings, antique artwork and architectural quirks add to the historic atmosphere.
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Superior Rooms Feature warm and inviting Spanish colonial décor, king-size or twin beds and luxurious marble bathrooms. Each Room is wonderfully unique, reflecting the monastery’s charm and elegance. Views across a cloistered courtyard or the Hotel’s beautifully restored exteriors are sure to inspire. These luxurious rooms feature rich wood furnishings and antique artwork, and some Rooms can be enriched with oxygen to combat the effects of Cusco’s high altitude. All rooms also offer: • Individually controlled heating system and air conditioning • Personal safety box • Televisions
• Telephone • Complimentary Wi-Fi Internet connection • Rooms can be enriched with oxygen to combat the effects of Cusco’s high altitude.
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Dining in the Monasterio Sample the Mediterranean cuisine and distinctive charm of Illary Restaurant. At El Tupay, French-inspired dishes and Bohemian Nights with local singers are not to be missed. Hotel Monasterio is located right next to Palacio Nazarenas and you may add any dining expense to your account. The Lobby Bar Join us at the Lobby Bar after an exciting day of sightseeing. The tranquil atmosphere offers the perfect place to relax and sample a traditional pisco sour with canapÊs. In the late afternoons, sink in front of the roaring fire and enjoy the smooth sounds of Cusco’s finest Jazz musicians.
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Private Afternoon Cusco City Tour The Private Half Day Cusco City Tour Visits all of the Principal Inca & Colonial Attractions in Cusco
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Private Afternoon Cusco City Tour Tambomachay – This was an Inca sanctuary dedicated to the cult of water, a place reserved for Inca Royalty. Puca Pucara – This is an Inca archaeological site located again on the peak of a hill and is thought to be a military position and an administrative centre. Qenko – A sanctuary dedicated to the adoration of animals, and consists of ruins formed by a rocky site with stairs in a zigzag, and a main building similar to a circular amphitheatre where 19 window sills are located as a way of seats. Sacsayhuamán – Its construction took over seven decades and required the work of 20,000 men approximately, both for the foundations and hewn stone works, the transportation of materials, carving and stones setting. Cusco Cathedral – One of the finest Colonial Cathedrals in the Americas. Coricancha – Originally named Inti Qancha (' Temple of the Sun') was the most important temple in the Inca Empire, dedicated primarily to Inti, the Sun God.
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Day 4 – Private Sacred Valley Tour (B,L) Service
Notes / Instructions
Private Full Day Tour of the Sacred Valley of the Inca
Pick Up in your Hotel Foyer at 08:30. Returns at approx. 18:30.
Lunch at Posada Tunupa
Buffet Lunch is included at Posada Tunupa.
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Full Day Private Sacred Valley of the Inca Tour Pisac Market | Pisac Ruins | Lunch Posada Tunupa | Ollantaytambo
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Pisac Market A famed hill town, Pisac is a great place to purchase top quality Andean knitwear at lower prices than visitors will find in major cities during their travels in Peru. Woven blankets, tapestries, and alpaca garments such as sweaters and mittens, colorful fabric and accessories are found in abundance at the Pisac market in addition to pottery, jewelry, and other handicrafts. Though Pisac’s biggest crafts market takes place on Sunday, you will find fewer tourists and smaller crowds in general if you visit the weekday craft markets. The village’s largest produce market is also held on Sunday, bringing a multitude of vendors from the countryside to supply the local population with produce, fresh from the fields.
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Pisac Inca Ruins It’s not hard to succumb to the charms of sunny Pisac, a bustling colonial village at the base of a spectacular Inca fortress perched on a mountain spur. Its pull is universal and recent years have seen an influx of expats and new age followers in search of an Andean Shangri-la. Located just 33km northeast of Cuzco by a paved road, it’s the most convenient starting point to the Sacred Valley. The ruins are separated along the ridge into four groups: Pisac, Intihuatana, Q'allaqasa, and Kinchiracay. The Intihuatana group includes the Temple of the Sun, baths, altars, water fountains, a ceremonial platform, and an Intihuatana, a volcanic outcrop carved into a "hitching post for the Sun" (or Inti). With military, religious, and agricultural structures, the site served at least a triple purpose. Researchers believe that Pisac defended the southern entrance to the Sacred Valley, while Choquequirao defended the western entrance, and the fortress at Ollantaytambo the northern. Inca Pisac controlled a route which connected the Inca Empire with the border of the rain forest.
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Ollantaytambo After lunch, we proceed onto Ollantaytambo an attractive little town located at the western end of the Sacred Valley. The town has been built on top of original Inca foundations and is the best surviving example of Inca town planning. The town is located at the foot of some spectacular Inca ruins which protected the strategic entrance to the lower Urubamba Valley. The temple area is at the top of steep terracing which helped to provide excellent defenses. Stone used for these buildings was brought from a quarry high up on the opposite side of the Urubamba River - an incredible feat involving the efforts of thousands of workers. The complex was still under construction at the time of the conquest and was never completed.
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5th Day – Private Inca Trail Service Private Transfer out Cusco and Vistadome Train to KM 82 Start Private Inca Trail
Notes / Instructions Pick Up in your Hotel Foyer at 6:30am for the 90-minute private transfer to Ollantaytambo train station. Catch the 08:25am Train to KM 82 (Times May Vary) 6-7 Hours Hiking with plenty of time to ask questions.
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Cusco - KM 82 - Wayllabamba – Easy 11km (B,L,D) The Inca Trail to Machu Picchu is one of the most famous trekking routes in the World, built by the Incas 500 years ago. The Classic Inca Trail tour starts in the Sacred Valley and finishes in a cloud forest region going through a range of vegetation types in route. The Classic Inca Trail trek is a once in a lifetime experience. We will collect you from your Cusco hotel early in the morning around 6:30 a.m. for the private transport to the Inca Trail entrance. We stop in Ollantaytambo for last minute Purchases, plus an Opportunity for breakfast if you wish (Breakfast is also provided in your Hotel prior to departure). We continue to Pisqacucho (Also known as Kilometer 82) where the trail begins, arriving at approximately 10:30. It is NECESSARY to show entrance tickets and original passports at the at the entrance checkpoint. We then cross the Urubamba River and begin our trek through dry forest area. We’ll walk approximately 6 km to Llactapata, the first Archaeological Site on our journey, where we rest and have lunch. After lunch, we continue a gradual, 4 kilometers, uphill walk through farmland to our campsite – Wayllabamba. Total walking distance for the day is 11km or 7.2 miles with a minimum altitude of 2,700mts (8,990 feet) and reaching a maximum of 3,100mts (10,000 feet). 33
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6th Day - Wayllabamba – Pacaymayo (B, L, D) Service
Notes / Instructions
Private Inca Trail Wayllabamba - Pacaymayo (Challenging)
All Meals and Services Included
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Wayllabamba - Pacaymayo (Challenging) After breakfast, we begin the part of the trek which is considered `the most challenging day´ of the trail. We wake up early to get a good start. The landscape will change from small villages and farmland to the sub-tropical forest where we’ll stop for lunch around Llulluchapampa. From here we start a steep ascent towards the highest point – Dead Woman's Pass (4,220mts/13,779ft). There is an amazing sense of Achievement upon reaching the top. We will continue downwards 600m / 1,980 feet over 3 km (1.8 miles) through humid forest until we reach our campsite – Pacaymayo in the early evening Total walking distance today is 11kms (7.2 miles) altitude ranging from 10,000 to 13,780 ft.
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7th Day - Pacaymayo - Wiñay Wayna - Long but moderate (B,L,D) Service
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Private Inca Trail Pacaymayo - Wiñay Wayna
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Pacaymayo - Wiñay Wayna After another early breakfast, we will walk to the beautiful Inka site of Runkurakay which the beginning of the original royal Inca trail to Machu Picchu. From here we will start a steep ascent towards the second highest pass 3,950m/13,035 feet and continue to Sayakmarka, one of the most beautiful Inka remains on this trail. After lunch we continue through some very beautiful scenery and cloud forest where we can observe a large variety of orchids and hummingbirds. We will walk for another hour to Phuyupatamarca (City in the Clouds) and reach the third highest point on the trail (3,680m). There are also wonderful views of the Salkantay Mountain. From here we have 3 hours of downhill into the forest and our last campsite. A short distance from this campsite the Inca site Wiñayhuayna (Forever Young) is located. Even if you are tired from walking, don’t miss out on visiting, what is considered, the most impressive Inca site on the trail. Total walking distance today is 16km (11.5 miles) with altitudes ranging from 2,670mts (8,760feet) to 3,950mts (12,965 feet).
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8th Day - WiñayWayna – Machu Picchu (B,L,D) Service
Notes / Instructions
Final Trek to Machu Picchu
All Meals and Services Included
Private Machu Picchu Tour
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WiùayWayna – Machu Picchu We will rise very early today to arrive at the Sun Gate 2,730mts (8,792ft). Before sunrise, we begin a short hike to the Sun Gate where we have our first view of the mysterious and enigmatic Machu Picchu as the sun rises. Sometime after enjoying the view, we will walk down the last part of the trail to the spot where you can take the classic photo of this ancient city. Finally, we visit Machu Picchu itself!! A walking tour (2-3 hours) is given by our guide and then you are free to explore the Lost City on your own.
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Guided Tour of Machu Picchu (2 – 3 Hours) The ‘Holy Grail’ for lovers of Inca monuments, the enigmatic lost city of Machu Picchu is the most famous archaeological site in all of South America and possibly the world. The spectacular collection of temples, terraced hills and plazas was the mountain-top citadel of the Inca under Pachacutec and Tupac Yupanqui, until the coming of the Europeans with Pizarro. It may have the most familiar name, but Machu Picchu has refused to reveal many of its mysteries, including the secrets of its construction, function, and demise. The overgrown ruins were discovered by US historian Hiram Bingham in 1911, and the quality of the stonework hints that it was an extremely important ceremonial site. The remains are thought to date from around 1450, built at the height of the Inca Empire, and as they escaped being plundered by the Spanish they include semi-intact icons and shrines that were defaced or removed at other sites. Entering the site, a set of steps leads to the ruined Temple of the Sun and a series of altars and niches. Highlights include the remains of ceremonial baths, the Sacred Plaza with its tremendous view across the Urubamba River valley, a rare shrine to the sun, and a labyrinth of passageways and cells.
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Luxury 5* Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel Breakfast | A la Carte Dinner | Orchid, Hummingbird, and Nature Tours Included How does one best prepare for a visit to the enigmatic Lost City of the Incas? Nothing less than a natural paradise will do — a paradise where one connects completely with the sacred energy of the mountain. In Inkaterra’s vacation paradise and luxury boutique Hotel, a pueblo of luxurious whitewashed bungalow nestles into terraced hills. Spa services use sublime natural essences, and a first-class restaurant boasts stunning views of the rushing Vilcanota River. The train station is only steps away but Inkaterra Machu Picchu Hotel exists in a world apart. An intimate 85-cottage luxury Hotel in sprawling Andean style village within the secluded 12 acres of exquisite beauty, where guests follow stone pathways to their rooms, located in comfortable one or two-story whitewashed casitas.
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Pueblo Hotel includes several services in their prices being: ✓ Your choice of 6 tours Detailed below ✓ A la carte Dinner ✓ Welcome gift ✓ Tea Time ✓ Happy Hour ✓ Breakfast
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Optional Tours - All Included Birds (2 Hours) Walk early in the morning to take advantage of the optimum time for cloud-forest bird watching. Begin at a river observatory, with the possibility of sighting the sought-after torrent duck and the white-capped dipper. Then proceed to a productive tanager feeding area, where silver-beaked, blue-necked, fawn-breasted and saffron-crowned tanagers can be found. Along the hotel's pathways, be on the lookout for the cock-of-the-rock, the golden-headed quetzal and many of the 18 different hummingbirds identified on the grounds, including the booted racket-tail and the greenand-white hummingbirds, which are native to the area. Orchids (2 Hours) Walk through the orchid garden to observe some of the hotel's 372 different native orchids in bloom. Discover this extraordinary plant family, which has captured the human imagination for centuries. From the largest orchid flower in the world – the Phragmipedium caudatum, to tiny flowering specimens properly appreciated only through a magnifying glass, there are orchids to amaze both the newly inquisitive and the expert, including species new to science which have been discovered on the hotel grounds.
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Nature Walk (2 Hours) Walk along the hotel's trails, and discover the fascinating yet fragile ecosystem of the Machu Picchu cloud forest, and learn about its many indigenous plants and animals. The Nature Walk offers guests a glimpse of cloud forest flora: ferns, bromeliads and orchids and fauna -an interesting variety of birds; as well as an introduction to the Vilcanota river system, the Observatory, the tea garden and house. Tea Plantation (2 Hours) Visit our organic tea (Camellia Sinensis) plantation and tea house to discover the wonders of the traditional tea making process. Take part as the freshly picked leaves are pressed over wooden blocks and finally seal your own tea bag. A glass of fresh iced-tea is included. Twilight Walk (2 Hours) This early evening walk is designed to connect on a spiritual level with the environment and the historical energy of the Machu Picchu area. With special attention placed on nature's core elements, the walk pauses at the Rocotal Observatory to appreciate an enchanting waterfall and sacred pre-Inca pictographs.
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Spectacled Bear Project (2 Hours) Spectacled Bear Project, The Inka Terra Association (ITA) and the Peruvian National Institute of Natural Resources (INRENA) manage the Inkaterra Machu Picchu Spectacled Bear Project, an effort designed to recover bears that have been negatively affected by human impact, and reintroduce them into their natural habitat. Once common throughout the Andes, the spectacled bear is now critically endangered. Visits to the project are organized with advanced coordination to gain insight into the world of these large mammals (the only bear species in South America), and learn about the challenges they face to survive in today's world. Donations to the project are welcome and will be duly acknowledged and certified.
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9th Day - Revisit Machu Picchu & Vistadome Train to Cusco (B,L) Service
Notes / Instructions
Private Machu Picchu Tours
There are 4 additional Machu Picchu Tours you may choose from. There are no additional charges, you are only limited by your time and energy.
Lunch
Buffet Lunch is included at the 5* Sanctuary Lodge Hotel. (12:00 – 15:00)
Vistadome Train to Cusco
Catch the late afternoon Vistadome train returning to Cusco between 7pm & 8pm typically.
Private Transfer in Cusco
Approx. 20 minutes to your Hotel.
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Private Machu Picchu Tours Today you will enjoy further Private Guided Tours of Machu Picchu. You may start at Dawn or as you wish. All tours are included and you are only limited by your time and energy. The Sun Gate (2 Hours) Inti Punku the Sun Gate marks the entrance to Machu Picchu. It is a one hour uphill hike to the southeast of the Sanctuary, climbing more than 300 meters. The hike is on the original Inca trail and is paved with Inca stones. There is a spectacular view from the gate (pictured).
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Apu Machu Picchu (4 to 5 Hours Roundtrip) The hike to the summit of Apu Machu Picchu is 2 ½ hours and can be quite steep in places. This trail, accessed from Machu Picchu, joins parts of the Inca trail leading to the Sun Gate before climbing to the mountain's highest point. From there, enjoy the view of soaring eagles as well as Machu Picchu and other significant ruins in the area, such as Putukusi, Huayna Picchu, Salkantay mountain and the Vilcanota River view. This is a breathtaking hike, lot of orchids along the way, birds in the bushy areas, and with every stop the view is gets better and better. The climb is 600 meters uphill, so a reasonable level of fitness is required. *** Access to Apu Machu Picchu is controlled by special tickets which need to be purchased in advance by us. Access is 07:00 – 11:00. Please ask to have these tickets included in your tour if desired***
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Inka Bridge (Bridge 1 Hour Round Trip) This hike is to the south west of Machu Picchu, a nice original trail that overlooks the Aobamba valley and the Hydro-electric plant. This Inca Bridge is a part of a mountain trail that heads west from Machu Picchu. The trail is a stone path, part of which is cut into a cliff face. A twenty-foot gap was left in this section of the carved cliff face, over a 1,900 feet drop that could be bridged with two tree trunks. When the tree trunks were removed then the trail became impassable to outsiders. The path is narrow and paved with original Inca stones. The steep trail continues on and climbs the side of the mountain, leading adventurous travelers to a remote corner of this archaeological site. In addition to a magnificent bird's-eye view of Machu Picchu, the summit also offers a perfect vantage point to the canyon of the Vilcanota River, the mountain of Putukusi and the distant snow-capped Andean peaks.
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Huayna Picchu (3 - 4 Hours) Huayna Picchu is the mountain you see behind Machu Picchu. Towering above the north end of Machu Picchu this steep mountain is often seen in the backdrop to the classic photos of the ruins. The mountain is steep, but stone steps are laid along most of the way and where the mountain is steeper you will find steel cables used as handrails. For fit people it is not a difficult climb. Very Limited Access! Only 400 people are allowed to hike Huayna Picchu each day. You have to sign in at the entrance gate. The first 200 tickets are available for the 8:00am hike. The second 200 are available at 10:00am. ***You should buy these special tickets in advance with us to be sure you will have space for this hike***
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The Huayna Picchu Hike You’ll find breath-taking views while hiking up and there are some ruins near the top which many like to visit. The most important thing about Huayna Picchu is the bird’s eye view of the whole of Machu Picchu from the top. More on the level of difficulty: You will be glad to see that the path is almost two meters wide, but at the beginning only, later it becomes narrower, and one side there is a steep fall. There are some accidents and even deaths every year so be aware this can be a quite dangerous hike. After a while you will find the path becomes really narrow - only a couple of feet wide and here the slope is really steep. Throughout the rocks are uneven and sometimes slippery but you will find hand rails along those areas.
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The Vistadome Train
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The Vistadome Service This DELUXE train ride into the spectacular land of the Inca is highlighted by amazing views of valleys, Inca farming terraces, snowcapped mountains, and sub-tropical jungle. After arriving in Aguas Calientes, a shuttle bus will transport you to this magic, sacred, and mysterious town known as MachuPicchu. The Vistadome service has large panoramic windows and additional windows in the roof allowing you to enjoy the mountain scenery.
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A snack and hot drink are included with the Vistadome service. There is also a table in front of you and posh leather seats which are very comfortable with plenty of leg room. The Vistadome also has air conditioning and heating, leather seats that adjust the body to provide comfort and relaxation during the entire trip, and a traditional show as well as a fashion show to keep you entertained – as if the amazing scenery isn’t enough. This service allows the visitor to be immersed and feel the Andean culture through its landscapes, music, dance and food carefully prepared with local ingredients. On-board experience with the best comfort and quality service.
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10th Day – Fly Lima & Home (B) Service
Notes / Instructions
Private Transfer to Cusco Airport
We pick you up at the appropriate time for an Approx. 15 minute private transfer to the airport.
Fly Lima
We will choose your flight time to meet as closely as possible with your international flight Home.
Fly Home
Have a nice flight.
At this time our services end with your arrival to Lima Airport.
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Financial Details Luxury+ Collection Private Inca Trail to Machu Picchu Vacation 10 Days / 9 Nights Twin / Matrimonial Rooms
$4,250pp Book Online Now Big Discounts Available Please Ask
Groups of 4+ Traveling Together
Deposit would be $1000.00pp Balance due 60 Days before travel. We Accept Visa, MasterCard & American Express
Book Online Address: https://luxuryperutravel.rezdy.com/6921/luxury-collection-private-inca-trail-to-machu-picchu-vacation-10-days
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What is Included All Private Tours with Qualified English-speaking guides All Private Transfers All Entrance Fees 6 Nights in Recommended 5* Hotels 3 Nights Camping on the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu 9 x Breakfasts, 6 x Lunches, 4 x Dinner (B,L,D) First Class Vistadome Train – Cusco / KM 82 & Machu Picchu / Cusco All Peru Internal flights: Lima / Cusco, Cusco / Lima
What is not Included International airfare to Peru and Taxes Other Meals unless specifically stated in the Itinerary Personal expenses such as telephone bills, laundry expenses, beverages, etc.
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Private Inca Trail Information What is Included on the Inca Trail: • Pre trek briefing • Collection from your hotel in the morning of departure. • Transport from Cusco to km 82 • Inca Trail Permit • Professional guide English/Spanish speaking (assistant guide for groups over 8 people). • Cook and Cooking equipment • Toilet tent • Meals as indicated in the itinerary (optional vegetarian food). Our professional cooks prepare meals that incorporate elements of the western diet and also traditional Peruvian delicacies. • Porters (for equipment and personal items) they carry camping equipment, food and kitchen equipment. If you wish, you can hire a personal porter as well. • Dining tent with camp tables and chairs & Kitchen tent for the cook to prepare meals. • First aid kit • Oxygen bottle
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What is not included on the Inca Trail: • Tips for the guide, cook and porters What you should bring: • Sleeping Bag (one will be provided if you wish) • A light day pack / Rain gear (jacket and pants if available) or rain poncho • Strong footwear, waterproof trekking boots recommended. • Warm clothes, including jacket, fleeces, gloves, scarf and beanie. Thermal clothing is also recommended, especially for sleeping. • Camera, films and batteries (batteries consume more quickly under cold conditions) • Hat or cap to protect you from the sun, rain and cold • Sun block and after-sun cream or hydrating cream for face and body • Insect repellent minimum recommended 20% DEET • Snacks: biscuits, energy bars, chocolate, raw fruits, muesli, etc. • Non-disposable canteen (Nalgene type) and water for the first morning. • We advise you to bring water sterilizing tablets in case you collect water from streams. • Personal medical kit with any special medications that you might require • Small towel or sarong and swimsuit (if you intend on swimming in the hot springs) • Cash in dollars and Soles - sufficient for snacks, tips, and souvenirs. • Original passport • Walking sticks or poles (available for hire)
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Information & FAQ - Peru Hotel vouchers for your trip We do not issue individual hotel vouchers; your full day by day itinerary represents exactly what is included in terms of hotel accommodation and meal basis. Passports Please double check your passport is valid for six months beyond the date of return from your trip. Immigration Card Upon arrival in Lima you will receive an immigration slip that should be kept for your departure. This slip of paper will be required at all hotel check-in so please keep it with you at all times. Visas UK / USA / Canadian & Australian citizens do not currently require a visa to visit Peru. A valid passport for at least 6 months after date of departure from Peru is required by all visitors. Tipping Tipping for good service is an accepted fact. Amounts are obviously discretionary, but as a rough guide our ground agents recommend US$6-10 per day for guides and US$4-5 for drivers Electricity 220 volts/110 volts. The plugs are either two pronged round (not the European pins) or flat pins.
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Time GMT minus 5 hours or 6 hours Money & Expense The Peruvian currency is the new sol, it is currently worth approximately $0.30 Change is always in short supply. Automatic cash dispensers are available in the major cities and towns. Most machines take all debit cards, as well as Cirrus and Plus cards. Visa and Amex are widely accepted (MasterCard to a lesser degree). If you want to bring traveler’s cheques, they should be in US dollars, and not sterling. Peru is a good value destination. Allow about $15-20 a day for meal and drink expenses, a local beer will normally cost around 1.00, a 2 course lunch $5 and a 2 course dinner $20. (Prices based on good local restaurants). Health No vaccinations are compulsory but tetanus, polio, typhoid, hepatitis A and yellow fever are advisable. Please check with a GP or Travel Clinic for other up to- date immunization advice, including malarial areas. Do not drink the tap water. Up to date health information available at: http://wwwn.cdc.gov/travel/destinationPeru.aspx Altitude sickness ('soroche') is a possibility in the highland areas, precautions include resting when you first arrive, avoiding caffeine and alcohol and drinking coca tea. Nearly everyone will have a headache and feel out of breath and possibly nauseous for at least the first day at altitude, if symptoms worsen hotels and guides will have oxygen handy, the only cure for acute sickness is to descend to a lower altitude. The power of the sun at high altitudes is magnified, take sunglasses and sun cream.
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About Us – The Luxury Peru Travel Company For over 20 Years, The Luxury Peru Travel Company is a First Class & Luxury Peru Vacation Operator based in Cusco, Peru. Luxury Peru Travel has won 14 Major Travel Awards including “Best Tour Operator” by DIRCETUR the Peruvian National Tourist Authority for Cusco & Machu Picchu. Our mission is to provide unique, personalized Peru Vacation experiences for our clients, listening carefully to your needs, wants & desires and customizing a Machu Picchu Vacation itinerary that meets these perfectly, and at the right price. Detailed Expert Local Knowledge Booking a major trip is exciting, but it can also be a bit overwhelming. We understand. That's why we have live Peru Travel Experts here to take care of your every need, making your trip stress-free & amazing. Contact Us Call Toll Free: 1800 298 3158 e-Mail: enquiries@luxuryperu.travel
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