Arrival in Lima
Arrival in Lima. Upon arrival, meeting with staff. Check in to the airport hotel, Costa Del Sol Ramada in front of the airport, where you will spend the night before heading to Cusco the next morning.

Lima – Cusco
Morning transfer to the airport and flight to Cusco. Transfer to the hotel. Free afternoon for acclimatizing to the altitude of Cusco city. Cusco is a beautiful city with well-preserved colonial architecture, evidence of a rich and complex history. The city itself represents the centre of indigenous Quechua culture in the Andes, and by merely walking the streets one sees the layers of history. Spanish colonial buildings erected directly atop Inca walls line the square, while the modern tourist nightlife flourishes in their midst.
Included meals: Breakfast

Cusco city tour (half a day)
Private services
Time to explore magical Cusco! This beautiful city has an interesting history, both from Inca and colonial times. You start this half-day tour at Cusco’s main square, which was called Huacaypata (Warriors Square) by the Incas. While the guide tells you more about the history of this special place, you can admire the city’s cathedral which was built between 1560 and 1664 with the red granite stones from the Inca Fortress of Sacsayhuaman. The cathedral is without doubt one of the most impressive buildings in Cusco, and not only from the outside: the historical buildings host one of the most significant collections of gold and silver work of the colonial period.
 Next, you continue to Koricancha and the Convent of Santo Domingo. The convent was built on top of the most important Inca temple dedicated to the worship of the sun, with walls covered with gold leaf. Wandering through the streets of what once was the capital of the Inca Empire, you feel like you are travelling through time.After exploring Cusco, you head to the nearby ruins, such as the Sacsayhuaman Fortress with its immense temple walls made out of huge stones constructed in a zigzag pattern; the red fort Puca Pucara; the Qenko Amphitheater, and Tambomachay, the Inca baths. Full of new knowledge about the history of the Incas, you return to your hotel in Cusco.
Included meals: Breakfast

You will be picked up from your hotel in Cusco early in the morning and escorted (1.5 h drive) to the starting point of the tour – Piuray Lake at Taucca (3750 m), a short distance outside Chinchero. Continue driving further up to 3900 m.
From here, start the trek by ascending a well-marked trail in open terrain.
You will reach the highest point (4400 m) at Pucaqasa after around 2.5 hours trek. After hiking on the elevated plateau, the trail descends while you will enjoy breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains, fields, and lakes. Continue hiking 1,5 h to the canyon and follow the recently restored Inca trail, crossing streams, and bridges, through Puma Punku and other Inca ruins, until you finally enter the citadel Huchuy-Qosco at 3600 m.
The site itself lies majestically with a great view over Lamay and Calca. Originally a palace, the adobe stone structures remain impressive even in the modern age. After a brief rest in the shade of the Queñua (Andean oak) trees, you will enjoy your lunch before exploring the site at your leisure. You will then continue the trek zigzagging downhill through the fields for approximately 1 hour to the car waiting for us above Lamay at an altitude of 3320. From here, transport back to Cusco.
Ascent: 500 m / Descent: 1100 m) / Highest altitude: 4400 m / Distance: 14 km / Activity duration: 8 h / hiking time: 5-6 hours.
Included meals: Breakfast, Picnic

Cusco – Tomacaya (3075 m). Trek to Tocobamba (3700 m)
The trip starts with a private transfer of 2.5 hours to start of trek.
From Cusco drive over the Tika-Tika pass with the first views of Mt. Salkantay and Humantay. Then we cross the plateau of Anta (Antapampa), an area important for the production of grains and cattle. Continue to Limatambo where we will visit the ruins of Tarawasi, with its long asymmetric Inca stone wall.

Afterwards, the drive continues up to the farming village of Tomacaya and the trailhead (3300 m). From Tomacaya there are great views of the Limatambo Valley and down the Apurimac Valley towards Curawasi.

Here, lunch is served at a farmhouse.

After lunch, a short hike uphill to Tocobamba (3700m) where camp is set up near a small stream.
Ascent: 600 m / Distance: 4 Km. / Activity duration: 2 h
Included meals: Breakfast, Picnic, Dinner

Tocobamba (3700 m) – Qollpa – Tinkoq (4154 m)
Upon leaving the campsite the trail ascends 4-5 hours toward the flat peak of Qollpa (4.300 m). This is a pre-Inca ceremonial site, where we will enjoy our box lunch. From here, on days with clear sky, there is an astounding panoramic view of Mt. Salkantay, Humantay, Yanantay and Palcay and beyond Ausangate, Ninaparayoc and Qoylluriti as well as the Pampa de Anta and the Pass of Huilki. The trail descends to the Tinkoc River until we reach Tinko (4154 m), where the next camp is located.
Ascent: 450 m / Distance: 13 Km. / Activity duration: 7-8 h
Included meals: Breakfast, Picnic, Dinner

Tinkoq – Tinkoq Pass (4700 m) –  Tocto Pass (4900 m) – Canal Inca (3800 m)
Leaving Tinkoq, we will head up the valley and take the left side of the trail to begin a long uphill climb toward the pass. As the day warms up during our climb, we may see some Andean bird species, including Condors as they prepare to fly high above the mountains. After 3-4 hours of steady ascending, we will arrive first at the Tinko Pass at 4700 m, then after 1 more hour at the Tocto Pass (4,900m) where we will enjoy incredible views of the south face of Mt. Salkantay while enjoying the solitude that comes with knowing that there are almost no other tourists around. After descending for 1 hour, accompanied by amazing views of the eastern face of Mount Salkantay, we will reach our lunch place at 4700 m.
We’ll continue our descent along the Pampacahua Valley toward our campsite at Canal de Inca (Pampacahua region) at 3,800 m.
Night in tent.
Ascent: 750 m / Descent: 1100 m / Distance: 17 Km. / Activity duration: 8-9 h

*An easier option, of only hiking 4-5 h and reaching a maximum altitude of 4500 m is also possible this day!
Included meals: Breakfast, lunch, Dinner

Canal Inca (3800 m) – Paucarcancha (3100)
Today is an easy trekking day, so we will start the day by visiting a local farmhouse in Canal de Incas to get a glimpse of their way of living.
After the visit, we will start the trek by descending the trail that continues to the end of the valley, turns north and enters the wider valley of Pampacahua. The vegetation gets more abundant and lusher as we descend, and we will see small farming settlements.

Once arriving at Paucarcancha, visit the ancient ruins.
Camp at a farmhouse just below the Paucarcancha Ruins.
Here it is possible to get a shower (basic facilities) and to recharge batteries in the farmhouse.

In the afternoon, we will say goodbye to our horsemen and the staff who have been helping with all support since we started the trek.
Night in tent.
Descent: 700 m / Distance: 8,5 Km. / Activity duration: 3,5 – 4 h
Included meals: Breakfast, lunch, Dinner

Paucarcancha (3100) – Inca Trail – Lluchapampa (3800 m)
From Paucarcancha the day begins by walking 5 min down to the check-point for entering the Inca Trail.
Continue to Huayllabamba village (3,000 m/9,900 ft). Here is the last opportunity to buy snacks.
From here it is a 3 hours progressively steep ascent up through a tropical forest to Ayapata (3400), where we will have our lunch.
Afterwards, continue hiking uphill through the Inca steps passing a unique forest of Unca trees, a native species, which nowadays is hard to find except in isolated areas.  After 2 hours of hiking, we will reach Llulluchapampa (3,800m) where our next campsite is located.
Night in tent.
Ascent: 700 m / Distance: 10 Km. / Activity duration: 5-6 h
Included meals: Breakfast, lunch, Dinner

Lluchapampa (3800 m) – Dead Womans Pass – Pacaymayu – Phuyupatamarca (3600 m)
After breakfast hike 1,5 h steady ascent up through a valley towards Warmiwañusca or Dead Woman Pass (4,200m/13,692 ft). On days with clear sky, we will have magnificent views of both the ascent and the trail ahead.
A reconstructed trail descends to the Pacaymayu campsite (3,600 m).
Here is a tea break before continuing.
Ascend again 1,5 h to the Inka site of Runkuraqay. After a short visit continue further 20 minutes until the second pass, Runkuraqay Pass (3,950m). From here the trail drops down to Sayacmarca (3,850m) to join the original Inca Trail, passing a lake and the first signs of the cloud forest.
The trail in this beautiful location overlooking the Aobamba Valley becomes more leisurely as it winds through imposing scenery and continues along a ridge through amazing landscapes, including views of Mt. Salcantay and Mt. Pumasillo. The rolling flagstoned trail arrives at Phuyupatamarca, a “village on the edge of the clouds”, where we are camping for the last night.
Night in tent.
Decent: 200 m / Distance: 15 Km. / Activity duration: 8-9 h
Included meals: Breakfast, lunch, Dinner

Phuyupatamarca – WiñayWayna – Sun gate at Machu Picchu
This day begins with a traverse along a ridge with magnificent views of the expansive cloud forest below. This little-known trail goes past the archaeological site of Intipata and then ends at Wiñay-Wayna, a great place to stop for lunch.
From here another walk of 1,5 h along the original Inca Trail arrives at Intipunku, “the Sun Gate” with a spectacular view of Machu Picchu below.
Continue to the citadel of Macchu Picchu. After some great photo opportunities, take the bus down to Macchu Picchu town (Aguas Calientes)
Distance: 11 Km. / Activity duration: 6-7 h
Included meals: Breakfast, lunch

Visit to Machu Picchu – Ollantaytambo
Morning tour to Macchu Picchu. Early breakfast and take the first bus up to Machu Picchu to enter the site as it opens. We’ll have a 2-hour guided tour of the site during which you’ll learn about the Incas and visit all the most important areas of the citadel.
After a full-on experience of this glorious monument to the Inca achievement, we return to Aguas Calientes and take the return train to Ollantaytambo.
Included meals: Breakfast

Visit to Sacred Valley: Ollantaytambo – Cusco
After breakfast, at the agreed time, your guide will pick you up at your Hotel in Ollantaytambo. The first destination of today is the famous Ollantaytambo Ruins in the Sacred Valley. This historical place is named after Ollanta, who lived an interesting love story with the Inca Princess Coyllur Cusi, the daughter of Inca leader Pachacutec. Make sure you ask your guide about this romantic story! You also visit Hanan Huacaypata, one of the best-preserved parts of this Inca territory, also the Pisac Andean market a colourful event that offers you deeper insights into the local culture while enjoying the colourful traditional clothing of the people of this region, which attracts thousands of visitors from remote villagers in the area.
After lunch, return to Cusco.
*The order of the visits may change.* 
Included meals: Breakfast, lunch

Rainbow Mountain (full-day tour)
The rainbow mountain, known as the 7-colour mountain, mountain colours, Vinicunca Mountain, is a magical place.
We will leave Cusco around 4:00 am to the south of the city, we will pass Urcos, and Checacupe until arriving at the community of Pitumarca (2:00 hrs of trip approx.) We will enjoy a nutritious buffet breakfast which will take About 40 minutes. After a short briefing with the guide, we will continue our journey towards the starting point of the trek (1:00 hrs approx). We will begin our walk at the foot of the Ausangate snowfall, an ascent of 2:30 hrs approximately until arriving at the highest point where we can appreciate the rainbow mountain. During this trip, we will have the opportunity to see the different varieties of South American camelids as well as own flora of the place. Arriving at Rainbow Mountain we will have time to take photographs of this Puzzling place in about 40 minutes. Later we continue with our descent hike of approximately 2 hours arriving at the point where we start our walk where we are waiting for our transport to go in the direction of the restaurant in Pitumarca where we await our delicious lunch buffet will have 1:00.
Return to Cusco by the end of the day.
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Cusco – Lima – Departure
Transfer to Cusco airport, flight to Lima. At your arrival in Lima transfer to the international departures to make the check in. Return home.
Included meals: Breakfast