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 PITUSIRAY - LARES VALLEY TREK, with Machu Picchu 4 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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ATP now also offers the following alternatives to the Inka Trail to Machu Picchu:

Inka Trail to Choquekirao 4 Days 3 Nights Price : 515 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: 1100 US$ p. p., 4 or more persons : : 995 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 minibus : Cusco - Cachora - Cusco english speaking professional Guide horses for food & camping equipment and 5 kg of personal luggage horsemen, emergency horse with a saddle entrance fee to Choquekirao ruins camping equipment (double tents and mats, dining tent, table and chairs) cook and all food till lunch of day 4, snacks included First Aid Kit Not included: sleeping bag (can be rented in Cusco) drinking water (partially) extra horse for personal luggage (if you bring more than 5 kg) alcoholic expenses 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 minibus to Cachora english speaking guide for the trek and Machu Picchu horses for food & camping equipment and 5 kg of personal luggage horsemen, emergency horse with a saddle camping equipment (double tents and mats), dining tent, table and chairs cook and all food till lunch of day 7 entrance fee to Choquekirao and Machu Picchu ruins one night hotel in Aguas Calientes including breakfast train ticket ´Expedition` from Aguas Calientes to Ollanta or Cusco, transfer to your hotel First Aid Kit Not included: entrance to Wayna Picchu (+10 US$) sleeping bag (can be rented in Cusco) drinking water (partially) extra horse for personal luggage (if you bring more than 5 kg) meals in Aguas Calientes alcoholic expenses extra horse for riding: 120 US$ (6 d)

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

price:

• 570 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 minibus to Soraypampa
• english speaking professional Guide for the trek and Machu Picchu
• horses for food & camping equipment and 5 kg of personal luggage
• emergency horse with a saddle
• camping equipment (double tents and mats, dining tent, table and chairs)
• cook and all food till lunch of day 3, including snacks
• entrance fee to Machu Picchu
• one night hotel in Aguas Calientes including breakfast
• train ticket ´Expedition` from Aguas Calientes to Ollanta or Cusco, transfer to your hotel
• First Aid Kit

NOT INCLUDED:

• entrance to Wayna Picchu (+10 US$)
• drinking water (partially)
• sleeping bag (can be rented in Cusco)
• food in Aguas Calientes
• extra horse for personal luggage (if you bring more than 5 kg)
• alcoholic expenses

Maximum group size: 10 persons

PITUSIRAY - LARES VALLEY TREK with Machu Picchu
4 days

Price :

• 580 US$ p. person (min. 2 Pers.)

crossing a bridge

DAY 1: CUSCO - HUARAN TO CANCHA CANCHA : 6:00 pick up from your hotel to take you to the beginning of the trek at Huaran (3000m asl) in the Sacred Valley; it is 1 ½ hours by private bus. We pack the horses and start to walk northward, the trail climbs gently following the Cancha Cancha river towards the community of the same name. On this walk along the river we will see cultivated fields and 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 5 hours, we will spend the night in tents at 3800 m asl next to Cancha Cancha village.

 

Our tents in Cuncani

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 Pachacutec Pass is at 4540 masl. The view from here is overwhelming, we have the Pitusiray and Sahuasiray snowcapped mountains right in front of us. Descending into the valley we pass by several glacial 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 3900 m asl close to Quishuarani village with typical stone houses.

Hot Spring of Lares

DAY 3: QUISHUARANI TO CUNCANI TO LARES AND OLLANTAYTAMBO : Today we follow another valley and climb up to the second Pass at Willcaccasa mountain, 4458 m asl, for about 3 to 4 hours. Again the view of the Andes, turquoise lakes and its beautiful valleys are impressive. We walk downhill passing by some lakes. We walk for about 1½ to 2 hours till 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 to Ollantaytambo train station in the afternoon. Here we catch a train to Aguas Calientes. Reception upon arrival, night in a Hostal (DWB) in Aguas Calientes.

DAY 4: MACHU PICCHU AND RETURN TO CUSCO : We meet our guide early to walk or drive up to the arqueological complex. We have to get our tickets checked at the entrance. Once we are inside we start with our guided tour ( 2 – 2,5 h). Afterwards we have free time to explore on our own or enjoy the views. In the afternoon we have to return to the train station to take the train back to the Sacred valley or Cusco, transfer to your hotel upon arrival.

Note: if you wish to climb Wayna Picchu mountain you need to advise and book this in advance as spaces are limited and there is a new fee of 11 US$ per person.

Tour Price includes:

Lares Trek

• private Bus: Cusco – Huaran, Lares – Ollantaytambo, train station - Cusco
• english speaking, professional Guide for the trek and Machu Picchu
• all meals (till lunch of day 3), boiled water for drinking during the trek
• cook and cooking equipment
• quality double tents and mats, tables and chairs
• horses to carry food, cooking- and camping equipment and 5 kg of luggage per person
• First Aid Kit
• train ticket from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes and back, transfer to Cusco
• one night hotel in Aguas Calientes (DWB) including breakfast
• entrance fee to Machu Picchu

Not Included

• drinking water (partially)
• sleeping bag (can be rented in Cusco)
• entrance fee to Wayna Picchu ( 11 US$ p.p.)
• dinner and lunch in Aguas Calientes
• extra horse for personal luggage

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 arqueological site.

Price:

• 250 US$ per person (min 2 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

 

Things you should bring for the Trek:

• mosquito repellent
• short and long sleeved shirts
• pullover or fleece
• cotton socks
• hiking shoes
• sandals (or light shoes to change, optional)
• rain gear (jacket or poncho)
• long pants
• bathing suit (optional, for hot springs)
• camera, films, spare batteries
• plastic bags for clothes and camera etc.
• personal things (soap, toilet paper, small towel etc.)
• hat (or handkerchief)
• sun blocker, sun glasses
• water bottle (min. 1,5 litre)
• sleeping bag (can also be rented)
• flashlight (with spare bulb & batteries)
• walking poles (optional, can be rented)
• water purifying tablets (e.g. Micropur)
• day pack (if you rent an extra porter/ horse)
• passport copy ( for Inka Trail/ Machu Picchu: original!)
• some money in Soles (for meals in Aguas Cal. and tips)

 

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