Day 1 CUSCO
Reception at the Cusco airport 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, Puka 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.

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  (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.

Day 4 through 8 Inka trail Premium (Private Service)
Departure for "Inca Trail" the most famous trekking of South America, following Bingham's footsteps 

IInclude: Bus service until km 82, entrance ticket to the Inca trail, professional English and Spanish speaking guide, tents, bath tent, cook tent, carriers, extra porters for your personal items, breakfasts lunches and dinners (as explained below), complete Machu Picchu's ruins tour, train ticket back to Cusco. 

KIDS under 12 years old or students -Discount $25.-usd per person. We require a reservation of minimum 2 months 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.

Day 4: 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)

Kilometers walking: 12 Km. (Km.82 to Huayllabmba)
Altitude: Cusco (3400 m) - Chillca (2720 m) - Huayllabamba (2950 m)

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)

Kilometers walking: 12 Km. (Huayllabamba to Pacaymayo)
Altitude: Huayllabamba (2950 m.) - Pakaymayu (3600 m.)

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, camping at Wyñaywayna, probably the most spectacular archaeological complex during the trek. (B+L+D)

Kilometers walking: 16 Km. (Pacaymayo to Wiñayhuayna)
Altitude: Pakaymayo (3600 m.) - Wiñaywayna (2700 m.)

Day 7: Passing through the Intipuncu (gates of the sun) , we arrive to Machu Picchu, the lost city of the Incas, then late in the afternoon to Aguas Calientes where we will overnight in the tents or in a hotel (ask for price). (B+L)

Kilometers walking: 5 Km. (Wiñayhuaina to Machu Picchu)
Altitude: Wiñayhuayna (2700 m.) - Machu Picchu (2400 m.)- Cusco (3400 m.)

Day 8: Early morning rise and after breakfast we'll take a bus up to visit Machupicchu. An optional hike for the more dynamic persons up to Huaynapicchu, the pyramid shape peak that overlooks Machu Picchu. In the afternoon we will take the train back to Cusco. Overnight at Orquidea Real Hostal (B)

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.

INCLUDES :
-Transportation to head of trail
-Entrance ticket to Inca Trail
-Tents and high quality camping equipment
-Meals as specified below
-Water supply
-Porters and cook
-Extra porters for your personal items up to 12 kg. per person.
-Professional bilingual guide
-Train ticket back to Cusco (Backpacker)
-Mattress

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
Dinners (the last day dinner is not included) Dinner consists of:
- soup
- seconds (fish or chicken accompanied by potatoes en vegetables)
- tea or coffee

Vegetarian food available on request.

* 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 9 Transfer out
Transfer to the airport and end of the services (B)