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RIVERSIDE INCA TRAIL
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The Vilcanota River Hike

An alternative to the demanding and busy "traditional" Inca Trail, this easier Inca trail leads you along the riverbanks and through the mountains and eventually to the magnificent site of Machu Picchu. There are a lot of opportunities to bird watch and enjoy nature during this hike, as well as view several ruins situated along the path. In the days leading up to the trek, you will spend your time with a knowledgeable local guide who will show you the common and not so common sites in Peru.

Itinerary

Day One: LIMA

You arrive into the international airport in Lima and are met by your Tour Conductor. Your tour conductor will be traveling with you for your entire tour and will speak both English and Spanish. You are transferred from the airport to your hotel in Miraflores.
ACCOM – Hotel

Day Two: LIMA to NAZCA

You depart in your private transfer for your 6 hour journey to Nazca. Along the way you have the opportunity to stop and see the Paracas Reserve. You arrive into Nazca later in the afternoon. Tonight you will be going to the Maria Reich Planetarium for the show at 7 pm. You will be staying at a hotel in Nazca tonight.
ACCOM – Hotel / Meals – B

Day Three: NAZCA to LIMA

You will have your flight over the lines early this morning. For those who are not having the flight over the lines, your land tour will also depart early. The flight takes about 35 to 40 minutes in total, the land tour will take about 2 ½ hours in total. You return to Lima and your hotel in Miraflores at your leisure in your private transport.
ACCOM – Hotel / Meals – B

Day Four: LIMA to CUSCO

You are transferred from your hotel back to the airport for your short flight to Cusco.
You have an acclimatization day today as you reach the Imperial City of the Incas. Cusco is located at an altitude of 3300 masl and most tourists need the first day to get used to the altitude. After some time to get settled in your hotel, you will be taken on a short city tour, including the Cathedral, Qoricancha (The Sun Temple) and the Inca Museum.
ACCOM – Hotel / Meals – B

Day Five: CUSCO to the SACRED VALLEY

You depart the city of Cusco in your private transport, on the way stopping to visit the ruins of Sacsayhuaman located just above Cusco.
Another short stop at the site of an Alpaca and Vicuna farm to learn a little about these animals before continuing on to the town of Pisaq. You will have the rest of the morning to wander through the local market. After lunch at a local restaurant, you will be taking your private transport up to the ruins above the town, where you will have a leisurely and informative tour of these ruins. You will be spending the night in a hotel in the Sacred Valley.
ACCOM – Hotel / Meals – B

Day Six: SACRED VALLEY

You spend the morning visiting the unique agricultural ruins of Moray and the nearby, still functioning, salt mines of Maras. This afternoon you will have plenty of time to enjoy the town of Ollantaytambo, which is built upon the original Inca town, as well as the impressive ruins located there. Once again you will be spending the night in the Sacred Valley.
ACCOM – Hotel / Meals – B

Day Seven: CUSCO - CORIWAYRACHINA

You start out early in your transport from your hotel in the Valley to the beginning of the trail at KM. 82. Here you register with the personnel of the INC then continue walking for about 5 hours to your campsite. Along the way you will visit 2 archaeological sites - Willka Raccay and Pata llacta before finally arriving at your campsite in Corwayrachina.
ACCOM – Tent / Meals – B, L, D

Day Eight: CORIWAYRACHINA - CHACHABAMBA

You continue along an undulating trail for about 6 hours. Today you are following a trail alongside the river with beautiful scenery and small farms. There is a lot of flora and fauna along this route. Tonight you camp in Chachabamba.
ACCOM – Tent / Meals – B, L, D

Day Nine: CHACHABAMBA – AGUAS CALIENTES

You start to climb up to meet up with the pilgrimage or purification trail coming through the mountains. Today you visit the wonderful ruins of Winaywayna before continuing on to the Sun Gate to see the sun set and finally arrive at your hostel in Aguas Calientes.
ACCOM – Hotel / Meals – B, L

Day Ten: AGUAS CALIENTES - MACHU PICHU – CUSCO

You wake up early to catch the bus up to the famous ruins of Machu Picchu. This is about a 30 minute ride. You have a guided tour of the ruins, about 2 hours long, before having some free time on your own to enjoy this fabulous site. You return by bus to Aguas Calientes in the afternoon to catch your train to Cusco. You are transferred from the train station to your hotel.
ACCOM – Hotel/ Meals – B

Day Eleven: CUSCO

A free day to relax and enjoy this beautiful city.
ACCOM – Hotel / Meals – B

Day Twelve: CUSCO to LIMA

You will be transferred from your hotel in Cusco to the airport for your return flight to Lima. Depending on your international flight time, we can arrange a city tour of Lima, or an extra night in a hotel.
Meals – B

Our Tour

......INCLUDES:

	Private transfers from airport to hotel in Lima
	2 nights Hotel in Lima.
	Private transport from Lima to Nazca and return
	Planetarium Maria Reiche
	Flight over Nazca Lines or bus tour of sites
	Private Tour of Cahuachi
	1 night Hotel in Nazca
	English/ Spanish local guide/ Tour Conductor
	Private transfers within Cusco
	Private Transport in the Sacred Valley
	Entrances to Trail and Machu Picchu
	Bus from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu and return
	All breakfast
	3 lunches (on trail)
	2 dinners (on trail)
	Vistadome Train from Aguas Calientes to Cusco
	English/ Spanish local guide/ Tour Conductor
	HIKING: Cooking Tent; Dining Tent; Toilet Tent; Camp Tables & Chairs 2-Person Tents; Thermarests; Cooking & Eating Utensils;Personal Porters (1 porter per 2 people), sleeping bags Porters to carry equipment
	3 nights Hotel in Cusco
	2 nights Hotel in the Sacred Valley
	1 night Hotel in Aguas Calientes
	First Aid Kit
	All tours listed in itinerary

......DOES NOT INCLUDE: