ALTERNATIVE ADVENTURE PACKAGE 15D/14N

DAY 1: LIMAlima
Arrival in Lima, reception at the airport and transfer to the hotel
·         Hotel accommodation

DAY 2: LIMA - CARAL
At 7:00 am after breakfast pick up from the hotel, depart Lima towards the Oldest City of America – Caral, located at Km 182 in the north part of Lima,  arriving after 2 ½ hours, we will observe the pyramids, an amphitheater and religious centers, then return  to the hotel in Lima around 8:00 pm
·         Breakfast
·         Hotel accommodation

DAY 3: LIMA – CUSCO – WALKING TOUR
AM: After breakfast transfer to the airport, take the plane to Cusco, arrive and transfer to the hotel
PM: Pick up from the hotel to start the tour visiting San Pedro Central Market, this is the place where real food is sold, you will see diferent products here from fruit, chesse, vegetables, medicinal herbs until dead animals, you could try a fresh fruit juice and if you are more adventurous aliquidized frog, good to optimize your memory, continuing with the tour will will pass through Santa Clara street, where we will apreaciate an incan wall, that were part of the way to the Antisuyo.after 5 minutes walking we will be at the Main Plaza, named Aucaypata, there we will have an explanation about it and also have a overview of the catedral, not so far from there we will find the Inca Museum , after visit it we will pass through Hantunrumiyoc street, famous becuase of the 12 angles stone, the wall where this stone is located was part of the Inca Roca palace, then we continue to San Blas, the artisans neighborhood, in the way back to the hotel we will stop at the Qoricancha – the Templo of the Sun Breakfast
·         Breakfast
·         Hotel accommodation

DAY 4: HORSEBACK RIDING
At 9:00 am pick up from the hotel,  and start the tour, we will drive to the ranch located close to Sacsayhuaman, then continue to Qenqo, Pukpukara and Tambomachay, returning to Cusco 1:00 pm
Free afternoon
·         Breakfast
·         Hotel accommodation

DAY 5: SACRED VALLEY TOUR
AM: Pick up at the hotel to start a guided excursion around the Sacred Valley of the Incas. We first will visit the archaeological site of Pisaq, you will also have time to visit the famous native market of this town. On our second stop we will enjoy a delicious lunch and then we will continue to visit the archaeological group of Ollantaytambo.
On our way back to Cusco, we will visit Chinchero and its beautiful colonial church. 
We will drop you off to the hotel
·         Breakfast/lunch
·         Hotel accommodation

DAY 6:  SALKANTAY 5D/4N GROUP SERVICE: DAY 1: CUSCO - SAYLLAPATA - SOYROCOCHA.
AM: We will pick you up from your selected hotel. We Wll leave by our private transport to Mollepata 2800 mts. beautiful scenic journey through Limatambo, and stops for panoramic views of the Apurimac Valley, where you can have a breakfast in a typical restaurant. After that we'll drive for 1hr until our trailhead called Sayllapata ( 3 200 mts), there we'll meet our arrieros “horsemen“ and trek staff, 2 1/2 hrs hiking through traditional Andean communities like Cruzpata, Challacancha , unspoiled Andean villages to Soraypampa (3750 mts), where we'll have the lunch. Then after 4 hours will arrive to our first campsite, Soyrococha (4 200 mts).
·        Breakfast (at the hotel)/lunch/dinner
·        Tents accommodation

DAY 7:  SALKANTAY 5D/4N GROUP SERVICE: DAY 2: SOYROCOCHA - HUAYRAQMACHAY – COLPAPAMPA
The second day we will ascent to the higest point of our trek, Salkantay Pass 4600 mts from this point we can appreciate the special views of the Mountain Salkantay, a stunning snow capped mountain (6271 mts), 3 hours walking with spectacular views of the mountains Humantay and Huayanay, small lakes and morraines arriving to our lunch site, Huayraqmachay ( 3700mts), then we'll go down for 3 1/2 hrs until our second campsite, Colpabamba ( 2600 mts).
·        Breakfast/lunch/dinner
·        Tents accommodation

DAY 8:  SALKANTAY 5D/4N GROUP SERVICE: DAY 3: COLPAPAMPA – PLAYA
The thrird day, the group will walk for 4 hrs, downhill easy hike, we will be introduced to a high Jungle niche called Ceja de Selva where coffee, coca and fruits plantations can be observed, time to shower in a waterfall, take amazing pictures, with luck we can observe the famous Peruvian National Bird " Gallito de las Rocas " stop in Playa (2250 mts) for Lunch and free afternoon.
·        Breakfast/lunch/dinner
·        Tents accommodation

DAY 9:  SALKANTAY 5D/4N GROUP SERVICE:DAY 4: PLAYA - HIDROELECTRICA - AGUAS CALIENTES.
After a short journey by bus (1hr) we will arrive to Santa Teresa Bridge, from there we'll walk to Hidroelectrica (Km 116) for 2 hours, have a lunch and then continue walking for two hours more to Aguas Calientes (2 000 meters).Spend the night there
·        Breakfast/lunch/dinner
·        Hotel accommodation

DAY 10:  SALKANTAY 5D/4N GROUP SERVICE: DAY 5: MACHUPICCHU - CUSCO. 
Early walk or bus to the Citadel of Machupicchu, guided tour and plenty of free time to explore more, optional time to Climb the mountain Huayna Picchu, Temple of the Moon, or the Sun gate, after that you have to take the bus to go down to Aguas Calientes and at approx 16:00 hrs we are taking our return train to Cusco arriving around 8:00 pm to Cusco City.
·        Breakfast/lunch
·        Hotel accommodation

DAY 11: MOUNTAIN BIKING TOUR GROUP SERVICE
At 9:00 am pick up from the hotel, one hour and 20 minutes takes the bus ride to the village called chequerec (chinchero) where we start our ride. Passing the lagoon of huaypo we arrive the arqueological park of moray, where we stay for more or less 20 minutes to enjoy the beauty of nature and arqueology. This part of the tour is very attractive because of its permanent ups and downs. Continuing our trip we arrive in Maras, where a tasty picnic is waiting for us. Afterwards 1 hour downhill ride let us feel the peace of the andean countryside. So, enjoy your freedom. After this great lunch you have new energies to go on riding to the terraces of salt in maras and then to start again a downhill of 40 minutes approx. To the sacred valley (Pichingoto, Tarabamba), where the end point of our magnificent bike tour is. We return to Cusco at approx. 4:30pm.
·        Breakfast/ picninc lunch
·        Hotel accommodation

DAY 12: CUSCO – PUNO
At 7:00 am, pick up from the hotel and transfer to the bus station, take a tourist bus, in the way to Puno we will stop in 4 places, the first one is Andahuyalillas, named as Sistine Chapel of America, this church is a construction biult with mud-bricks, but the important part is the interior, who makes this one of the most  valuables jewels of the colonial art of Peru. Then we continue until Raqchi, the Templo of Wiracocha, , this is a enormus rectangular two-story roofed structure, biult of adobe, with stone bases. Afterwards, we will continue our journey and do a short stop at La Raya (4335 m), which is the middle point between Cisco and Puno, there we will pareciate the snow=capped mountains aroind it and some camelids.
Our last stop will be in Pukara, there was located the Temple of Pukara, which  is the name of the fist civilization in the southern of Peru, we will visit the museum  with lithic and ceramic pieces. Arrive in Puno around 5:00 pm , pick up from the bus station and arrive to the hotel in Puno.
·        Breakfast/ picninc lunch
·        Hotel accommodation

 DAY 13: KAYAK
We start the day with a 6:40 am pick up , then transfer to the port , then by motor boat we depart to visit the Uros floating island , which meels like a water bed, we see the local houses and meet som the the friendly habitants, Uros people are decending  of the old  South American groups. Continue  in a relaxed  navigation  for two more hours until until our arrival to our base camp (at 10:45am aprox.), meet the team of “Titicaca kayak Adventures” After the security briefing of our experienced guide we paddle along the Coasts of Capachica peninsula and Llachon Village, for 1 ½ hour (5 kilometers approximately, OW , total paddling 3 hours). Short stop at a beautiful sandy beach, and continue paddling back to the kayak base. Lunch at a small restaurant. Time for a short hike to explore the local culture life, on the way see the crops, cattle and superb views. In the afternoon take the motor boat back to Puno.Transfer to the hotel
·        Breakfast/ lunch
·        Hotel accommodation

DAY 14: TAKILE FULL DAY
At 6:30 am pick up from your selcetd hotel and transfer to the port. Then by motor boat we visit the Uros floating Islands. Stepping on them feels very much like a water bed. We see the houses, the islands and meet its friendly inhabitants .Uros people are descendents of one of the oldest South American groups. Rides on traditional reed boats can be arranged. We visit two of the 30 islands before continuing on to Taquile Island. After a relaxed navigation of 2 1/2 hours when we get the chance to enjoy the spectacular views offered by Lake Titicaca, we get to this unique place. There a unique community can be observed, they conserve Incan laws and social system. A long path gradually ascending will take us to the village, the views are unique .To visit the communal cooperative. Free time for lunch at one of the local restaurants. After that we descent 500 steps down to the port. At 2:30 pm approx. return to Puno (a 3 hour return journey). On arrival at Puno we transfer you to your hotel.
·        Breakfast
·        Hotel accommodation

DAY 15: JULIACA - LIMA
After breakfast transfer to Julica aiport on time to take the plane to Lima
·        Breakfast

End of our services

Included:

  • Transfer Lima airpiort – hotel – Lima aiport
  • 02 nights in Lima, based in double accomodation
  • Caral Full day Tour Group Service
  • Plane tickets: Lima – Cusco & Julica – Lima
  • Transfer Cusco airport – hotel – bus station
  • 05 nights in Cusco, based in double accommodation
  • Cusco Walking Tour Group Service
    • Professional guide
    • Entrance fees
  • Horseback riding tour Group Service
    • Transportation: hotel – ranch – hotel
    • Horses
    • Horseman
    • Professional guide
    • Entrance fees
  • Sacred Valley Tour Group Service
    • Round trip transportation
    • Professional guide
    • Entrance fee
    • Buffet lunch
  • Salkantay – Santa Teresa – Machupicchu 5D/4N Group Service
    • Transfer by bus from Cusco to Sayllapata
    • Machupicchu entrance fee 
    • Bus ticket: Aguas Calientes - Machupicchu - Aguas Calientes  
    • Train ticket from Aguas Calientes to Cusco  
    • Profesional Guide (english speaking)  
    • Cook  (In charge of meal preparation) 
    • Muleteer and mules to carry tents, food and cooking equipment
    • Emergency horse 
    • Mules can carry your backpack for a maximun of  7 kilos 
    • Meals: 4 breakfast, 4 lunches, 4 dinners 
    • Equipment: Tents (3-person-capacity), matress (sleeping pad), dinning tent, bathroom tent, kitchen tent, tables and chairs, table settings, first Aid kit, including emergency oxygen bottle.
    • Hostel in Aguas Calientes, based double accommodation
    • Tranfer from Train Station to Hotel 
  • Mountain biking tour Group Service
    • Transfer hotel – Chinchero & Pichingoto – hotel
    • Equipment: Bicycle, helmet, gloves, box lunch or picnic
    • Entrance fees
  • Bus ticket Cusco Puno
  • Transfer Puno  bus station – hotel – Juliaca aiport
  • Kayak Tour Group Service
    • Private transportation hotel – port – hotel
    • Boat trip
    • Sea kayak guide
    • Entrance fees
    • Full Sea Kayak equipment: paddles, life vest, gloves, and kayak shoes, paddle jacket, spray skirt, dry bags, and safety equipment.
    • Sea Kayak ( Perception USA brand)
    • Lunch Taquile Tour Full day Group Service
  • Taquile full day tour Group Service
    • Transfers: hotel - port - hotel,
    • motor boat transport
    • Professional Guides, high performance warranted (Spanish-English).
    • Entrance fees.
  • 02 nights in Puno, based in doouble accommodation

Not Included / aditionals:

  • International plane rtickets
  • Airport taxes
  • Tips (optional)

 

 

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