DAY 1: CUSCO
Reception at the airport of Cusco and lodge at Orquidea Real Hostal or similar tourist class accommodations (*NOTE: First class or De luxe hotels available on request). In the afternoon: Cusco City Tour from 2 pm to 6:30 pm. This tour includes the Qoricancha (Temple of the Sun) and the Cathedral. The tour drives along the Circunvalacion Road up to famous fortress of Sacsahuaman, then to Q'enqo, Puca Pucara and Tambomachay with Spanish and English speaking professional guide. Includes Tourist ticket valid for the entrance to many museums and ruins as well. Lodging at Orquidea Real Hostal.

DAY 2: SACRED VALLEY TOUR (TUESDAY, THURSDAY AND SUNDAY)
At 8:45 a.m. we will depart for the Sacred Valley tour, that includes: Bus service to the market of Pisaq, visits the ruins of Ollantaytambo, and the market at Chinchero. There is an English speaking guide, and lunch in a typical restaurant in Urubamba. Of course, throughout this trip you will have magnificent views of the high Peruvian Andes. At 18:00 hrs you arrive back at the Orquidea Real Hostal. (B,L)

DAY 3: RAFTING
Breakfast. At 09:00 hrs. we leave for Urubamba river on the Sacred Valley of the Incas (North of Cusco), where our guide will give a introductory chat on safety and equipment for our trip running the Urubamba. After lunch we return back to Cusco, arriving at around 17:00 hrs. Overnight at Orquidea Real Hostal or similar. (B,L)

INCLUDED:
*Private Round Trip Transportation.
*Professional English/Spanish speaking rafting guide.
*Lunch (Meal, salad, sodas, tea, coffee, desert, fruits)
*Complete Rafting Equipment (helmet, life jacket, rain coat, paddle, wetsuit, boat).

OPTIONAL: Video and Photos Service

WE RECOMMEND TO BRING:
*Bathing suit
*Towel
*Sandals or running shoes
*Short pants (to use over the wet suit)
*Hat, sun block
*Photo camera.

DAYS 4-5-6-7: Beginning of the "Inca Trail" the most famous trekking of South America, following Bingham's footsteps. 

KIDS under 12 years old or students -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 scancopy ISC (International Student Card). Without this copy we will not be able to make the discount.

The group is formed by 16 persons

Included: Bus service until Km. 82, entrance ticket to the Inca Trail, professional English and Spanish speaking guide during all the trekking, tents, carriers, breakfasts lunches and dinners (as explained below), complete Machu Picchu's ruins tour,  train ticket back to Cusco, look at the Inca Trail sectional view. 

* 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.

DAY 4: 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 5: 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 6: 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, then Wyñaywayna, probably the most spectacular archaeological complex during the trek. (B,L,D)

DAY 7: After an early breakfast we will Pass through the Inti Punku (Gate of the Sun), we arrive to Machu Picchu, the Lost City of the Incas, we'll take a guided tours of the citadel, then in the afternoon train back to Cusco, lodging at Orquidea Real Hostal. (B) 

HEIGHTS
Cusco City: 3,360 meters above sea level (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.

KILOMETERS OF WALKING DAY BY DAY:
Day 01: 12 Km (Km-82 to Huayllabamba)
Cusco (3400m) - Chillca (2720m) - Huayllabamba (2950m)
Day 02: 12 Km (Huayllabamba to Pacaymayo)
Huayllabamba (2950m) - Pakaymayu (3600m)
Day 03: 16 Km (Pacaymayo to Wiñayhuayna)
Pakaymayo (3600m) - Wiñaywayna (2700m)
Day 04: 05 Km (Wiñayhuaina to Machupicchu)
Wiñayhuayna(2700m) - Machupichu (2400m) - Cusco (3400m)

INCA TRAIL INCLUDES:
-Transportation to head of trail
-Entrance ticket to Inca Trail
-Tents, and camping equipment, cook tent and mattress
-Porters to carry the food and equipment
-Professional bilingual guide
-Train Ticket back to cusco (Backpacker)
-Extra porters for your personal items up to 8 kilograms.
-Alimentation: B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner

NOT INCLUDES:
-Sleeping Bag
-Lunch at 4th day.

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.

INCA TRAIL 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 and vegetables)
- Tea or coffee

NOTE: Vegetarian food available on request

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).

DAY 8: Transfer out
Breakfast , transfer to the airport and end of our services (B)

End of the services.