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PERU TRAVEL PLANNER
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ACTIVE PERU
10
DAYS (10 days and 9 nights)
Daily Departures
Per Person Prices
Note: Reservation required 30 days previous to arrive in Lima,
this is because there is a limit of visitors per day for the Inca Trail Daily
departure, minimum 2 passengers.
This
package can be easily customized to suit your
needs
DAY 1 LIMA PICK UP
Upon arrival reception and transfer from the airport to the
Hotel. Overnight (no meals)
DAY 2 LIMA CITY TOUR & PACHACAMAC RUINS
In the morning Lima city tour, you will be picked up from your
hotel at 09:00am approx. We will visit the colonial area and to
the Plaza de Armas where you will see the Government Palace, the
Cathedral, the Archbishop's Palace and the City Hall as well as
the XVII century church and cloister of San Francisco, a world
cultural heritage.
Then we will go to the modern downtown with a view of the
Pacific Ocean and the modern residential suburb of San Isidro.
We will visit a place that is near Lima, there is an
archaeological enclosure whose constructions conserve the
mysticism and religiosity of their past. Its name: Pachacamac.
When traveling this sanctuary, where hundred of years ago the
natives surrendered cult to the sun and to the Earth, one can
feel the magic attraction of a place that will always be sacred.
Finally, return to the hotel. Overnight. (B,L)
DAY 3: LIMA - CUSCO
Transfer to the Lima airport for the flight to Cuzco (airfare
not included).
Upon arrival at Cusco airport you will be met and driven to
Hotel, where you are advised to rest for a while to acclimatize
to the altitude. In the afternoon Cusco City Tour From 1.45pm to
6.30pm.
This tour includes the Qoricancha (temple of the sun) and the
Cathedral.
The tour drives along the Circunvalacion Road up to famous
fortress of Sacsayhuaman , then to Q'enqo , Puca Pucara and
Tambomachay Including Spanish and English speaking guide. Also
included in this is a tourist card, giving you access to all the
sites in the Cuzco area as a whole (i.e., including outside of
the City itself). Hotel Overnight. (B)
DAY 4 TIPON – HUACARPAY – PIQUILLAQTA TOUR
We leave cusco at approx 9:00am in the morning to go to tipon, a
small village with an arqueological complex, which we will
visit. Via horseshoe routes we arrive a small colonial town
called oropesa, known also for his long tradition to prepare
deliscious bread. Then we continue our ride to the lagoon of
huacarpay where we can watch different types of birds. This
lagoon is home and breeding-place for many birds.
To finish our spectacular tour in the midst of the andes we
visit the arqueological complex of piquillaqta, where the bus to
cusco awaits us. Overnight (B)
EQUIPMENT: Bicycle, helmet, gloves, box lunch or picnic lunch
NOT INCLUDED: Entrance ticket to tipon and piquillaqta (included
in the tourist entrance ticket)
PERIOD: Whole year
LEVEL: IntermediateDAY 5 TIME AT LEISURE IN CUSCO
Hotel overnight. (B)
INCA TRAIL TO MACHUPICCHU (4 days - 3 nights)
KIDS under 12 years old or Students up to 25 years old -Discount
$25.-usd per person.
We require a reservation of minimum 2 month working days in
advance to confirm the trip.
Note: To apply to this discount It is necessary to send us your
scan copy ISIC (International Student Identity Card). Without
this copy we will not be able to make the discount. The group is
form by 16 persons
* Participants need to be in good physical health and condition
to be able to enjoy the Inka Trail. The trekking will be
difficult if you have not exercised regularly before your trip.
To fully enjoy an Inka Trail adventure, we advise passengers to
get into an exercise program for their own safety and enjoyment.
If a passenger suffers from any medical condition, we advise
him/her to consult a physician about joining an Inka Trail
Expedition.
Included:
Bus service until km 82, entrance ticket to the Inca trail,
professional guide English and Spanish speaking guide during all
the trekking, tents, carriers, breakfasts lunches and dinners
(as explained below), complete Machu Picchu's ruins tour:
KILOMETERS OF WALKING DAY BY DAY
Day 01 - 12 Km (Km-82 to Huayllabmba) Cusco (3400) - Chillca
(2720) - Huayllabamba (2950)
Day 02 - 12 Km (Huayllabamba to Pacaymayo) Huayllabamba(2950) -Pakaymayu
(3600)
Day 03 - 16 Km (Pacaymayo to Wiñayhuayna) Pakaymayo (3600) -
Wiñaywayna (2700)
Day 04 - 05 Km (Wiñayhuaina to
Machupicchu)Wiñayhuayna(2700)-Machupichu (2400)- Cusco(3400)
THE TEMPERATURE
the high temperature`s 25ºC and the low temperature`s 5ºC.
the coldest month is June and down to -5ºC.
DAY 6 : INCA TRAIL
Pick up at your hotel. We start our trek escorted by native "quechua"
porters going through semi-arid terrain along the Urubamba river
with magnificent views of snow capped mount Veronica, later
going through Llactapata, an ancient Inca citadel that protected
the entry to two valleys. (B+L+D)
DAY 7: INCA TRAIL
Today the first part of the trek takes us to the Inca Hamlet of
Huayabamba, later going through Warmiwañuska pass (4200 mt),
known as "dead woman's pass". (B+L+D)
DAY 8: INCA TRAIL
Walking on a remarkably preserved Inca Trail passing ancient
archaeological sites covered by dense jungle overgrowth, later
visiting the Phuyupatamarca (city above clouds) with spectacular
view of snow covered Andean ranges, camping at Wiñaywayna,
probably the most spectacular archaeological complex during the
trek. (B+L+D)
DAY 9: INCA TRAIL / CUSCO
Passing through the Inti Puncu (Gate of the Sun), we arrive to
Machu Picchu, "the lost city of the Incas". Complete guided
tour, then late in the afternoon train back to Cusco. Hotel
overnight .(B)
B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner
HEIGHTS
Cusco City: 3,360 m.a.s.l.
Machu Picchu: 2,400 m.a.s.l.
Urubamba Valley: 2,850 m.a.s.l.
Inca Trail highest point: 4,200 m.a.s.l.
PARK REGULATIONS
The Inca Trail is part of the Machu Picchu Sanctuary, a
protected area of
32,592 hectares, managed by the National Institute of Natural
Resources, INRENA. Every visitor must obey park regulations
prohibiting littering, cutting or damaging trees, removing or
damaging stones of ruins and the Trail, removing plants, killing
animals, lighting open fires or camping in the archeological
sites (Only authorized campsites can be used).
INCLUDES :
-Transportation to head of trail
-Entrance ticket to Inca Trail
-Tents, and camping equipment
-Meals as specified in the above itinerary
-Porters and cook
-Professional bilingual guide
-Train ticket back to Cusco (Backpacker)
-Mattress
NOT INCLUDES:
*sleeping bag rental US $ 35.00 per person for the 4 days
available upon request
*extra porter for your personal items: Available for US$125 for
16 pounds for the 4days 3nights
WE RECOMMEND YOU TO:
- Use boots during treks and sneakers during long walks.
- Drinking lots of liquids on long excursions, specially during
the Inka Trail
- Always taking an umbrella or rainwear.
YOU SHOULD BRING
-Personal sleeping bag
-Warm Jacket or Sweater
-RainGear (from nov to april)
-T-shirt , short, long pants.
-Back pack, trekking shoes, sandals
-Sun Hat , wool hat , sun glasses
-Water bottle,flash light, hat
-Personal clothing for trek
-Insect repellent - Suncream
-Personal medication
-Water Purification Tablets.
MEALS
Breakfast varies from day to day and can include:
- tea, coffee or hot chocolate
- pancakes or bread (with butter/jam)
- eggs (fried, omelet) or Fruit
Lunches (the last day lunch is not included) Lunch includes:
- Soup
- Seconds (spaghetti or rice with veggies and meat)
- Tea or coffee 3 Dinners (the last day dinner is not included)
Dinner consists of:
- Soup
- Seconds (fish or chicken accompanied by potatoes en
vegetables) -Tea or coffee
DAY 10 TRANSFER OUT
Pick up from your hotel and transfer to the airport for your
flight to Lima (airfare not included) (B)
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INCLUDES:
All hotel and lodge accommodations based on double or single occupancy. All
scheduled transportation. All transfers. All scheduled excursions with
English-speaking guide services. All entrance fees Meals as specified in the
itinerary. B=Breakfast; L=Lunch; D=Dinner.
Note : We can replace above Hotels with other one with the same characteristics
in the case that it becomes necessary for operative and other reasonable causes.
NOT INCLUDED IN THE FEE
International and domestic airfares, airport departure taxes or visa fees,
excess baggage charges, additional nights during the trip due to flight
cancellations,alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages or bottled water, snacks,
insurance of any kind, laundry, phone calls, radio calls or messages,
reconfirmation of flights and items of personal nature.
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Published articles and reviews about us
2010
Testimonials
Norman Pedersen
Date:
Sun,18 Jul 2010
Machu Picchu and my entire visit to Peru were
wonderful. A dream come true.
I could not have been happier with everyone I met through your
arrangements.
The tours were very informative and showed me more than I knew
existed in this beautiful place.
All of the accommodations were very comfortable.
The luncheon buffet at the Alhambra was top rate. And the Ferré
Hotel in Lima was also a very good choice.Your personal assistance
throughout was exceptional!
Thank you for everything!
Melinda Hughes
Date:
Tues, 13 Jul 2010
I was one of
the “Joel Williams” party of four who was recently on a Peru Gateway
Travel tour of northern and southern Peru. I had to write so you
would know how satisfied we were with the hotel accommodations, the
tour guides, the restaurants they choose for our lunches and just
everything about the trip.
The hotels we stayed in were well located, clean and convenient in
every way. We have absolutely no complaints!
Our tour covered Peru from the north to the south. It had four
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Since we had many different day tours, we had several different
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very knowledgeable and eager to impart that knowledge to us. They
chose great places for our lunches and the cuisine was
unforgettable. We have traveled to many countries but found the food
in Peru to be absolutely wonderful.
I also wanted to mention the drivers who picked us up at all times
of the day and night, drove us to our next destination and the
delivered us safely to our hotels. We never had a driver who was
less than prompt, courteous and most importantly, a skilled and
careful driver.
The sites we saw were the places we chose to see. And they did not
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Please feel free to use this email on your website or as a
testimonial. All four of our group would recommend Peru Gateway
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Sincerely.
Ajay Chopra
Date:
Fri, 02 Jul 2010
We are back in
Lima. Our trip to Machu Picchu was wonderful, thank you and your
team and the ground staff in Cuzco for all their help and care. A
special thanks to Angella for her help.
We hope to do business with you in the near future.
Best Regards
Saikat.
Date:
Fri, 02 Jul 2010
I just wanted to let you know that we had an amazing
and wonderful trip to your country.
I must state that the people of Peru impressed me very much - they
are so nice!
While I have already filled-up the feedback form, this is just a
personal note to say Thank you.
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Regards,
Irina Pascu
Date:
Fri, 25 Jun 2010
I am now back
home but still not believed that the holiday is over. I just
write you to tell you that I had a wonderful time in Peru and to
thanks for
your support. The circuit was very well designed and I had the
opportunity
to visit all the important sites I envisaged and also the Sacred
Valley and
the Altiplano.
I was really impressed by the organization and your people, always
in time
for pick up and interested to offer the necessary information.
Finally I showed to my friends that Peru is not so far and a visit
there
could be a wonderful experience. For me was a dream come true.
Many thanks to you and to your team.
Melissa Polier
Date:
Tues, 22 Jun 2010
My 2 adult children and I recently returned from our
hike to Machu Picchu and I wanted to thank you for all your
assistance. Our trip was great. We very much enjoyed visiting your
beautiful country. I especially want to praise our guide, cook and
porters. They did a terrific job. The food was marvelous and after a
long hike it was definitely something to look forward to. The
porters were very kind and when I needed some assistance at the end
of the 3rd day one of the porters helped me a lot. Our guide was
great. He was very knowledgeable and fun to hike with and he seemed
to really love his job. Again, thanks so much for everything
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