Southern Peru

Cusco / Trekking / Inka Trail

We offer the following tours around Cusco: traditional Inka Trail to Machu Picchu, 2 or 4 days Machu Picchu, 1 day-Tour by train Inka Trail to Chokequirao Ruins, 4 days Inka Trail to Choquekirao and Machu Picchu, 8 days Valle de Lares Trekking, 3 days Inka Trail to Machu Picchu via Mollepata - Salkantay, 4 days Huchuy Qosqo TREK – 2 days Ausangate Trek, 5 days Sacred Valley Tour, 1 day (Chinchero, Pisac (market & ruins), Urubamba, Ollantaytambo) Horseriding (several tour options, e.g. around Sacsayhuaman Ruins) Abra Malaga ( Birdwatching) Ayahuasca ceremony and others Expedition to Rio Amiguillo (Manu) 9 days For details please contact us!!

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! This Trail has to be booked min. 6 weeks in advance, from May to October 3 - 4 month in advance! See alternatives below.

INKA TRAIL to Machu Picchu, 4 days

Price : 420 US$ per person, max. group size: 16 persons

This is the most popular and frequented Trail. Trail booking at Peru´s National Cultural Institute INC is not changeable or refundable! Highest point 4200m.

DAY 1 : CUSCO TO HUAYLLABAMBA ( 12 km) : At 6 a.m. we pick you up from your hotel to travel to the Sacred Valley and to bring you to km 82, where we begin walking the Inca Trail. After 3 hours by private bus we walk about 5 hours on this first day. During the trek you see ruins of the Inca hillfort of Huillca Raccay and the archeologic site of Llactapata ( 2650 m, also known as Patallacta ), place where we stop for lunch. Llactapata means 'upper town' in Quechua and was first discovered by Hiram Bingham in 1911. We descend to the Cusichaca river. From parts of this trail there are great views of the Cordillera Urubamba (Urubamba mountain range) and the snow capped peak of Veronica 5860m. Following the bank of the river we arrive to our camp at Huayllabamba ( 3000 m, Quechua for 'grassy plain') or at another camp near by ( the `Unidad de Gestión de Machu Picchu´ gives out the camp sites once we do the reservation and get the permit for the Trail).

DAY 2 : HUAYLLABAMBA TO PACAYMAYO ( 12 km) : At 6 a.m. wake up tea in your tent to then have breakfast and start walking early. Today we walk about 7 hours, first climbing up from Huayllabamba following the bank of the Llulluchayoc river for about 1 hour to 'Tres Piedras' (three stones) and a small bridge over the Huayruro river. Further on we enter a beautiful Polylepis forest passing a waterfall.  We climb up for about 3 hours, reaching the treeline and Llulluchapampa (3,680m). We continue another 1½ hours climbing to the first and highest pass of the trail, Abra de Huarmiwañusca ('Dead Woman's Pass) at 4,200m. Prepare for the change of temperature. The decent from the pass is steep, following the trail on the left side of the valley and arriving to the campsite at Pacamayo (3,600m).

Machu Picchu

DAY 3 : PACAYMAYO TO WIÑAYWAYNA (15 km) : From Pacaymayo we climb up for 1 hour to the circular ruins of Runkuracay, that overlook the valley.  Another 45 minute hike will bring us to the top of the second pass: Abra de Runkuracay (4,000m). The descent is steep, we walk on inca stone steps up to Sayacmarca ruins ( 3580 m, 'Inaccessible Town') that are protected on three sides by steep cliffs. The trail then climbs up to the 3rd pass (3,700m). The view from the pass offers excellent views of snow-capped peaks such as the Salkantay (6,180m) and Veronica (5,750m). From here we continue to Puyupatamarca ruins ('Town in the Clouds' ), our guide will explain about the ruins and inca bath we see before arriving to the ruins. We continue on an impressive Inca staircase. Then, after about an hour of walking through cloudforest, we get to the camp at Wiñaywayna ruins ( 2650 m). It´s about 7 hours walking today.

DAY 4 : WIÑAYWAYNA TO MACHU PICCHU ( 5 km) AND CUSCO : Breakfast at 4.30 a.m., to then walk down for about 1½ hous to Inti Punku (Sun Gate) and observe the sunrise above Machu Picchu. The first rays of the sun reach Machu Picchu at about 7am. Then we walk down to the ruins ( 2400 m); where we arrive about 8.00 a.m and stow the backpacks away at the entrance to do the tour of the ruins (aprox. 2 hours) before more people arrive with the train. After the guided tour you have some free time to explore Machu Picchu on your own, and if you have some energy left you can climb Wayna Picchu. At 4 or 5 p.m. the return train to Cusco leaves from Aguas Calientes town ( below Machu Picchu). Today you by your own lunch in Aguas Calientes (economic) or in a Hotel close to the ruins ( buffet 25 US $ p. person).

The service includes: Private bus up to km 82 Tourist train `backpacker´ from Aguas Calientes to Cusco Entrance fee to the Inca Trail and Machu Picchu for 4 days Oficial guide and assistent guide Portes to carry food, camping equipment (tents, matrasses, pots etc) Oxygene tank First Aid Kit & medicine All food until the breakfast of the 4th day double - tents and mats, tables and chairs

Not included: Sleeping bag (you can rent it at 2 US $ per day) Micropur for drinking water extra porter for your personal things Personal things Alcoholic drinks Tip for the porters

ATP now also offers the following alternatives to the Inka Trail to Machu Picchu:

Inka Trail to Choquekirao 4 Days 3 Nights Price : 395 US$ per person (min. 2 Pers.) This trek takes you to one of the last retreats of the Incas. Choquequirao (3.033 m) is an archeologic complex where investigation and clearing is still in progress. Choquekirao is situated close to the holy Salcantay (6.271 m) mountain and above the impressive Rio Apurimac Canyon. You will see spectecular scenery as well as andean flora end fauna. Highest point: 3033 m asl.			Choquekirao to Machu Picchu Trek 8 Days 7 Nights price: 2 persons: 885 US$ p. p., 4 or more persons : : 686 US$ p. p.
Day 1 :-CUSCO - CACHORA - PLAYA ROSALINA : 4:00 am pick up from your hotel and travel to Cachora (4 hours by bus): While the group is having breakfast the crew will arrange the horses for the trek. On this day we will walk 22 km, first flat and finally descending to playa Rosalina close to the Apurimac River, the main tributary of the Amazon River. Campsite at 1550 masl. Day 2 :- PLAYA ROSALINA TO CHOQUEKIRAO RUINS : After an early breakfast we start walking uphill towards Choquekirao arriving around 3 pm. We explore the ruins after arriving The view of the canyon is spectacular is also possible to see Andean Condors soaring in the mountains..Campsite at Choquekirao, 3033 masl.
4 DAYS : Day 3 : CHOQUEQUIRAO – PLAYA ROSALINA : In the morning, after breakfast, we have another opportunity to see the ruins together with our guide. We then start our way back towards Santa Rosa, where we will have lunch, and then further on to Playa Rosalina, where we can enjoy a refreshing bath in the turbulent waters of the Apurimac River. Day 4 : PLAYA ROSALINA - CACHORA -CUSCO : After an early breakfast we start climbing back up to Chiquisca and then further on to Cachora, from where our bus will take us back to Cusco. Service includes: private bus transportation Cusco - Cachora - Cusco double - tents and mats, tables and chairs english speaking professional guide cook and cooking equipment horsemen and horses (to carry tents, food and cooking equipment) emergency horse entrance to Choquekirao all meals till lunch of the 4th day First-aid kit Not included: sleeping bag drinking water extra horse for personal luggage Bridge over the Apurimac River Choquekirao Ruins			8 DAYS : Day 3 :- CHOQUEKIRAO TO MAIZAL : On this day we walk uphill for a while up to 3299masl and then descend to Rio Blanco, 1909 masl. On the way we pass by Pinchiunuyoj ruins with inka terraces. The changes of habitats is very spectacular for seeing birds, different varieties of orquids, and coca plants at 2750 masl. From Rio Blanco we climb up to Maizal for about 3 hrs. Camp at 3000 masl. Day 4 :- MAIZAL TO YANAMA : From here we start walking uphill passing by impressive Inka mining sites called Minas Victoria which was later used by other miners. Almost on the top we can apreciate original paved inka trails. We pass over 4154 masl and then descend to our campsite at 3800 masl. Day 5 :- YANAMA TO TOTORA : After breakfast we start climbing slowly to our higher pass 4668 masl, again the view is amazing we are sorrounded by snow capped mountains : the Mt. Sacsarayoj and Mt. Padreyoj . Campsite at 3632masl. Day 6 :- TOTORA TO PLAYA : On this day we descend to the Totora river. As we go down the birdlife is very interesting specially with hummingbirds, woodpeckers and many species of orchids and begonias. Campsite at 2125masl. Day 7 : PLAYA TO AGUAS CALIENTES : On this day we walk our last uphill 2810masl which takes around 3 hours; from here the view of Machu Picchu is fabulous. After a good rest we go down to the Hydroelectric plant on the Urubamba River and from here we can walk to Aguas Calientes or take the train at 4 pm. Night in a Hotel. Day 8 :- MACHU PICCHU FULL DAY - CUSCO : After an early breakfast we go by bus to Machu Picchu and here we will have 2 hours guided tour and then you have free time to explore by your own, maybe climb Wayna Picchu. Return to Aguas Calientes to take the train back to Cusco at 4 p.m. The service includes: private bus to Cachora , english speaking guide horses to carry food and equipment, emergency horse double tents and mats Cook and cooking equipment 3 meals per day 1 night Hotel in Aguas Calientes including breakfast entrance to Choquequirao and Machu Picchu ruins train ticket `backpacker´ from Aguas Calientes to Cusco Not included: sleeping bag, drinking water meals in Aguas Calientes alcoholic expenses horse for personal luggage optional horse for riding: 100 US$

Inka Trail to Machu Picchu via Mollepata - Salkantay
4 Days 3 Nights

price:

• 450 US$ per person (min. 2 pers.)

with horses on an Inka Trail

Day 1 : CUSCO - MOLLEPATA – SORAYPAMPA – ARAYANNIYOJ : 5:00 am pick up from your hotel and travel by bus to Soraypampa, end of the road. After breakfast we will start walking (or riding on the horse) uphill towards the pass at 4600 masl and with beautiful views of the Salkantay Mountain; in the afternoon we camp at Arayanniyoc, 3600 masl.:

Day 2 : ARAYANNIYOJ TO LUCMABAMBA( PLAYA) : After breakfast we continue our trek down hill towards Lucmabamba. On the way down we pass through spectacular scenery sorrounded by snowpeaked mountains; going down to the valley the vegetation starts changing with many orchids, begonias and many different varieties of birds. Camp at Lucmabamba at 1950 masl.

Day 3 : LUCMABAMBA (PLAYA) TO AGUAS CALIENTES : On this day we continue down hill passing trough different plantations like coffee, banana, yuca and passion fruit. After Lucmabamba we climb up to Llactapata for around 3 hours, here we will have lunch and we can appreciate the impressive Machu Picchu on the opposite slope of the mountain. We then descend to the Rio Urubamba.

snowy peaks

The chances for seeing Toucans, Andean Cock of the Rocks, Quetzals, Hummingbirds and Torrent Ducks are very good. There is the option to go through the Urubamba Valley which is easier and where parts can be driven. In the afternoon we arrive to Aguas Calientes town. Night in a hostal.

Day 4: MACHU PICCHU FULL DAY – CUSCO : After an early breakfast we take the bus up to Machu Picchu ruins ( walking is also possible) and we will have a guided tour for around 2 hours and later have free time to explore by your own, maybe climb Wayna Picchu. At about 4 p.m. the train leaves from Aguas Calientes, arrival in Cusco around 8 p.m.

SERVICES INCLUDE:

• private bus to Soraypampa
• horses for food und equipment
• camping equipment (double tents and mats)
• dining tent, table and chairs
• all food till lunch of the 3rd day
• english speaking guide for the trek and Machu Picchu
• entrance to Machu Picchu
• one night hotel in Aguas Calientes including breakfast
• train ticket ´backpacker` from Aguas Calientes to Cusco.

NOT INCLUDED:

• drinking water
• sleeping bag (can be rented in Cusco)
• food in Aguas Calientes
• extra horse for personal luggage
• alcoholic expenses

Maximum group size: 10 persons

PITUSIRAY - LARES VALLEY TREK with Machu Picchu option
3 DAYS 3 NIGHTS

Price :

• 365 US$ p. person (min. 2 Pers.)

crossing a bridge

DAY 1: CUSCO - HUARAN TO CANCHA CANCHA : 5:00 pick up from your hotel to take you to the beginning of the trek at Huaran (end of the road) , it is 1 ½ hours in private bus. From here (3010 masl) we will walk uphill towards Cancha Cancha community. On this walk along the river we will pass through old Polylepis forests, this type of vegetation is very interesting for bird life like Hummingbirds, Flycatchers, Tit tyrants and the valley itself is very impressive. The walk today is around 7 hours, we will spend the night in tents at 4200 masl around Cancha Cancha Community.

DAY 2: CANCHA CANCHA TO QUISHUARANI : After an early breakfast we will continue up hill. This will be the hardest day of the trek because we will pass the highest point of the trek: the pass is at 4700 masl. The view from here is overwhelming, we have the Pitusiray and Sahuasiray snowcapped mountains right in front of us. Descending we pass by several lakes. On this day we can see herds of alpacas, llamas and sheep, it is also possible to see Gray Brocket Deer, Viscachas, Andean Goose, the rare Giant Coot, Puna Hawks and the impressive Andean Condor. This night we camp at 4000 masl close to Quishuarani village.

Our tents in Cuncani

DAY 3: QUISHUARANI TO CUNCANI TO LARES AND CUSCO : Today we climb up to the second Pass at Willcaccasa mountain, 4458 masl, again the view of the Andes and its beautifull valleys are impressive. Of course riding a horse makes it easier. However you have the best compensation with the view of the scenery. We arrive at Cuncani village at 3900 masl. From here we continue downhill towards the Lares Valley and its hot springs where we can have a well deserved bath. Our bus will be waiting for us to take us back to Cusco. At around 5 p.m. we arrive to Cusco.

Hot Spring of Lares

Note: this trek can be combined with Machu Picchu (taking the train from Ollantaytambo on day 3 in the afternoon), cost for Machu Picchu (on day 4) is extra.

Tour Price includes:

• private Bus: Cusco – Huaran, Lares – Cusco ( or Ollantaytambo)
• english speaking, professional Guide
• all meals (till lunch of day 3)
• cook and cooking equipment
• double tents and mats, tables and chairs
• horses to carry food, cooking- and camping equipment
• First Aid Kit

HUCHUY QOSQO TREK – 2 days

This trek takes you from Cusco over the Andean Puna to the Sacred Valley. It is a little frequented trek through diverse scenery including the visit to Huchuy Qosqo archelogical site.

Price:

• 170 US$ per person (min 2 pers.),
• 120 US$ per person ( with 4 or more pers.)

DAY 1 : CUSCO/ Sacsayhuaman to PUKAMARCA: 7:00 am we pick you up from your hotel and bring you to Sacsayhuaman, where the horses are waiting for us. Today we walk for around 7 hours, first climbing over 4000m and then descending to Pukamarka village. On the way the view is spectacular, we will walk through high andean Puna grassland with some potatoe plantations. We pass by two lakes: Suyllo Cocha and Qori Cocha, where it is possible to see Andean Gull, Neotropic Cormorant, Speckled Teal, Puna Teal and Mountain Caracaras. During the trek we will also see Lama and sheep herds grazing in the mountains. In the afternoon we follow the river to get to Pukamarka village (3100m), where we put up our camp. We can visit the Inka walls in the village.

DAY 2 : PUKAMARKA to LAMAY to CUSCO or to MACHU PICCHU: After breakfast we continue walking for 1.20 hours aprox. towards Huchuy Qosqo. Just behind Pukamarka we walk through an impressive canyon with wooden bridges. Continuing we can already see the terraces of Huchuy Qosqo. Arriving in Huchuy Qosqo we have an explanation about the arqueological site and the Inka culture.

We enjoy the view of the Sacred Valley below. Afterwards we continue walking downhill to Lamay for aprox. 2 hours. Our bus is waiting for us in the village to take us back to Cusco or to Ollantayatambo where you can take the train to Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu) in the afternoon.

Service includes:

• Private Transfer Hotel- Sacsayhuaman
• English speaking guide
• Cook
• meals during the trek (day 1: L,D, day 2: B, L)
• Camping equipment
• Horses (and horsemen) for the equipment and emergency horse with a saddle
• Entrance fee to Huchuy Qosqo
• Private Transfer Lamay - Cusco or Lamay – Ollantaytambo

Not included:

• Sleeping bag
• Extra drinking water
• Extra horse for riding
• Train to Machu Picchu, but can be arranged

Southern Peru

Puno / Lake Titicaca

• 1 to 3 day tours to the floating Uros Islands, Amantani Island and Taquile Island

Arequipa / Colca Canyon:

• 2 or 3 day tours to the Colca Canyon
• City tour Arequipa

Paracas / Ballestas Islands

• half day tour to the Ballestas Islands to see hundreds of birds and sealions and the ´Candelabro´
• half day tour to the Paracas Reserve ( Cathedral formation, beaches, J.C. Tello Museum, birdwatching tower)

Nazca

• Flight over the Nazca lines
• tour to the Chauchilla cementery

Abancay

• ½ day or full day hike to the Ampay National Sanctuary (Nevado Ampay 5270 m) with its lakes and endemic Intimpa forest
• visit the colonial bridge over the Pachachaca river and the thermal baths

We can also arrange for tours in Bolivia and tours to Galápagos, please contact us for further information info@amazontrailsperu.com