Bolivia - Peru

"This tour includes seeing the sites around Cusco, as well as having the chance to experience a fantastic trek through the Peruvian Andes. This is a rugged, remote trek which leads you through a diversity of climates to reach the archaeological complex of Choquequirao, stronghold of Manco Inca. Legend has it that the Inca rebelled against the Spaniards and, taking all the gold and treasure that he could lay his hands on, set off into the jungle to found a new nation. The rough terrain makes this a physically challenging but rewarding trek. When you reach the plateau of Choquequirao (3100m), with its impressive views of the Cordillera Vilcabamba, you will feel that you have reached a land that time forgot. This trip starts with a visit to the Inca Capital, continues with the hike through Choquequirao to the classic Machu Picchu, then on to Lake Titicaca and is rounded off with the ascent of the highest mountain in Bolivia - Sajama 6542m. ¡¡¡¡

Itinerary

DAY 1: ARRIVE CUSCO
Upon arrival in Cuzco you will be transferred to your hotel.
ACCOM – Hotel

DAY 2 : CUSCO
This morning you will leave early for your City Tour and visit to the ruins near Cusco. You will see the Cathedral, Sun Temple (Koricancha), Sacsayhuaman, Q’enko and Tambomachay. Return to the hotel by noon.
ACCOM – Hotel / MEALS – B

DAY 3: CUSCO
Today you will have a guided visit to the Sacred Valley of the Incas. You start in Pisac ruins and the local artisans market then continue to Urubamba, where you stop for lunch. Afterwards, you will visit the ruins of Ollantaytambo. On the way back to Cusco you will visit the ruins of Chincheros and its colonial church.
ACCOM – Hotel / MEALS – B, L
 
Day 4: CUSCO – CACHORA - CHIKISCA
An early start to Cachora in Apurimac. On the way, we stop to visit the amazing carved stone in Saywite. Then we leave the tarmac and descend to Cachora (2915m) on a dirt road. There, we meet our mule drivers and start our hike towards the Apurimac Canyon, we set our camp at Chikisca. (5hr trek – Camp at 1720m)
ACCOM – Tent / Food – B, L, D

Day 5: CHIKISCA - CHOQUEQUIRAO
Another early start (to avoid the heat) as we have a long climb ahead of us. On the way we can sample sugar cane juice at Mr. Cobarrubias’ home in Santa Rosa (2100m) - he produces alcohol from the canes – a good time for a rest! Continuing on to Maranpata, we get our first view of the amazing ruins that seem to spring from the undergrowth. Camp opposite the terraces. (6hr trek – Camp at 3060m).
ACCOM – Tent / Food – B, L, D

Day 6: CHOQUEQUIRAO
A free day to explore the little-visited ruins and, if we are lucky, to watch the condors flying overhead.
ACCOM – Tent / Food – B, L, D

Day 7: CHOQUEQUIRAO – RIO BLANCO
Leaving Choquequirao, we start our descent towards the Victoria Valley. Our trail leads us through dense bushes and affords us great views of Mt. Corihuaynachina, part of the Vilcabamba range.  Camp near the river - a good opportunity for a dip! (5hr trek - Camp at 1800m)
ACCOM – Tent / Food – B, L, D

Day 8: RIO BLANCO - MAIZAL
We begin a steep climb towards the small settlement called Maizal, where some of the local people tend their crops and animals amid an excellent view of the Vilcabamba Range.          (4hr trek - Camp at 3000m)
ACCOM – Tent / Food – B, L, D

 Day 9: MAIZAL - YANAMA
After breakfast, we start our climb to the Yanama Pass 4280m from where we can see the Yanama Valley stretching before us.  We can also see the mountains of Choquetacarpo. We descend to our camp by the town of Yanama. (5hr trek – Camp at 3450m).
ACCOM – Tent / Food – B, L, D

Day 10: YANAMA - PUCARA
We follow up the stream to the east. We have one more Pass - to cross the Yanama pass at 4600m - and then we descend into the valley that takes us to Colcapampa. There we can have a good bath in the hot springs. (7hr trek - Camp at 3400m)
ACCOM – Tent / Food – B, L, D

Day 11: PUCARA – LA PLAYA
We leave the hot springs and continue descending towards plantations of coffee and different tropical fruits. (5hr trek - Camp at 2000m).
ACCOM – Tent / Food – B, L, D

Day 12: LA PLAYA – SANTA TERESA - HIDROELECTRICA – AGUAS CALIENTES
After a 1hr hike we reach the end of the road where we catch a truck to go down to Santa Teresa. Then we cross the river and continue on another truck to the Machu Picchu power station from here, we take the train to Aguas Calientes where we can visit the Hot Springs and spend the night in a comfortable hostel.
ACCOM – Hotel / Food – B, L, D

DAY 13: AGUAS CALIENTES – MACHU PICCHU - CUSCO
This morning you rise early to go up to the ruins of Machu Picchu. You will have a two-hour tour before having free time on your own to explore. Late this afternoon you will be returning to Aguas Calientes to catch the train back to Cusco. In Cusco you will be transferred back to your hostal.
ACCOM – Hotel / MEALS – B, L

DAY 14: CUSCO
A free day to enjoy the markets and relax.
ACCOM – Hotel / MEALS – B

DAY 15: CUSCO – PUNO
Early departure from Cusco for the 7 hour bus trip to Puno. After lunch your boat departs for the tour of the Uros floating islands. Late in the afternoon you return Puno and your hotel, and dinner on your own.
ACCOM – Hotel / MEALS – B, L

DAY 16: PUNO – COPACABANA – ISLA DEL SOL
An early departure to the town of Copacabana in Bolivia, where you will catch the boat to Isla del Sol to spend the night. After lunch you can go for a walk around the island.
ACCOM – LODGE / MEALS – B, L, D

DAY 17: ISLA DEL SOL – COPACABANA – LA PAZ
Return to Copacabana from where the bus will transfer you to La Paz and your hotel there. Dinner at your own expense.
ACCOM – Hotel / MEALS – B, BL

DAY 18: LA PAZ – BASE CAMP SAJAMA
Rental of equipment in the morning and transfer from La Paz by private bus to Sajama National Park (4 hours drive) where you will set your campsite by the hot springs. Camping at 3800m.
ACCOM – TENTS / MEALS – B, D

DAY 19:  BASE CAMP – CAMP II SAJAMA
An easy approach to the higher campsite, 3 hours hike, all equipment & luggage will be carried by mules or donkeys. Camping at 4650m.
ACCOM – TENTS/ MEALS – B, L, D

DAY 20: CAMP II SAJAMA – TO HIGH CAMP 5450M
Early this morning you will start your approach to the higher camp, 
ACCOM – TENTS / MEALS – B, L, D

DAY 21: HIGH CAMP 5450M – SUMMIT – CAMP II
Early start to climb an ice wall, 60m (guide will install a fixed rope) then you will continue following a long slope until you reach the Sajama summit, 6542m. Return the same way - depending on the time and conditions you could try to go back to camp I.
ACCOM – TENTS / MEALS – B, L, D

DAY 22: BASE CAMP SAJAMA – LA PAZ
Return to La Paz by private bus. Dinner at your own expense.
ACCOM – Hotel / MEALS – B, BL

DAY 23: LA PAZ
Free day in La Paz
ACCOM – Hotel / MEALS – B

 DAY 24: LA PAZ – BACK HOME
Transfer to the airport for your international flight.
MEALS – B

Our Tour

......INCLUDES:

	Assistance and transfers at the Airports
	Hotels in Cusco
	Hostels in Aguas Calientes, Puno and Isla del Sol
	Hotel 4* in La Paz
	Transfers from airports to hotels
	Transportatin within Cusco
	Transportation to Puno and to La Paz
	Train from Aguas Calientes to Cusco or Ollantaytambo
	While on trekking: tents, mattreses, dining tent, toilet tent, guide, assistant, horses to carry equipment
	All meals mentioned in the itinerary
	First aid kit
	in Bolivia SAJAMA CLIMB
	Transportation to Base camp
	Mules and porters to carry equipment
	all meals while in the mountain
	local mountain guide, tents, mattreses,

......DOES NOT INCLUDE: