Day 1 – Miami/Lima
Flight from Miami to Lima, Peru. Upon arrival, you will be met after clearing customs and transferred to your hotel.

Day 2 – Lima City Tour
Morning at leisure. In the afternoon, a trip to the essential Lima, “The City of Kings” including the most important architectural icons of the city, such as the Main Square, where you can find the Government Palace, the City Hall, the Cathedral and the Archbishop’s Palace. Then, we continue with a visit to the San Francisco Convent, an architectonic jewel dating back to the 16th century. On our way to the modern area of the city, we will cross the exclusive district of San Isidro, the new financial heart of the city, to take a look at pre-inca Huaca Huallamarca. Finally, we conclude our circuit in Miraflores, where we will visit the “Parque del Amor” (Love Park) an excellent spot to enjoy a great view of the Pacific Ocean. Overnight in Lima.

Day 3 – Lima/Cuzco
After breakfast, transfer to the airport to take your flight to Cuzco. Upon arrival, reception and transfer to the hotel. The rest of the morning is free to rest and get acclimatized to the altitude. In the afternoon, we will visit the Imperial City, living example of the mixture of the Andean and Spanish cultures. We start our trip visiting the Santo Domingo Convent, built over the Koricancha, and ancient Inca palace and main worship center of the Sun God. Later, we will stop at the Main Square, where you can find the Cathedral. Going on with the tour, we will visit the Sacsayhuaman Fortress, imposing sample of military Inca architecture which domains the city. Finally, we will take a look at Qenko, Puca-Pucara and Tambomachay. Overnight in Cuzco.

Day 4 - Cusco/Cruzpata/Salkantaypampa
We leave Cusco early, 6:30am, and drive, to the village of Mollepata a nice Indian Village situated in a citrus growing area at a subtropical 2803 meters. We may have time to visit the Inka Archaeological site of Limatambo (Tarawasi) one of the nicest pre Hispanic buildings in the region before getting to Mollepata. We begin our trek to Cruz Pata, meeting with the mule handlers who will accompany us on our trek, a spectacular location overlooking the deep valley of the Rio Apurimac. We will arrive to Challacancha for lunch. We then begin a slow ascent to our camp at Salkantaypampa near the tiny settlement of Soraypampa. Views of the mountain Humantay (5917 meters) spur us on, and just before our camp the majestic Salkantay appears. We camp at 4100 meters, with possible night time temperatures of 0-15c.

• Campsite: Salkantaypampa
• Walking distance: 5 hrs
• Max. Altitude: 4100/ Min. Altitude: 2800
• Highlight: Panoramic view of the Humantay Snow peak.
• Meals included: snacks, lunch and dinner.

Day 5 - Salkantaypampa/Qollpapampa
Today it will be a long journey; we depart at 6:00am. We hike in close proximity to the glacial moraine of Salkantay (4600m) from and the views are astounding, landscape is beautiful. We continue and descending to Huaracmachay (3750meters) for a delicious lunch. In this area we can appreciate some portions of Inka Trail (cobbled). In the afternoon we descend to our campsite at Qollpapampa. From this area onwards we may encounter herders with their alpacas and llamas.

• Campsite: Qollpapampa
• Walking distance: 7 hrs
• Max. Altitude: 4600/ Min. Altitude: 2750
• Highlight: Spectacular sight of the Salkantay snow-capped.
• Meals included: Breakfast, snacks, lunch and dinner.

Day 6 - Qollpapampa/Lucmachayoc
After breakfast we will descend through a narrow path toward the banks of the River Cachora. This day we will enjoy a warmer and humid climate, at this altitude there is a marked change in the flora and fauna, it will be good use light clothing. The vegetation begins to change in this area, becoming more verdant and preparing us for the subtropical foliage to come. Near this area we can find small puddles of thermal waters. Gorgeous scenery with different kinds of trees, plants, and flowers and we can appreciate a wonderful waterfall with three cascades. We will arrive to the Playa site to enjoy a delicious lunch. In the afternoon we continue close to the banks of the river and we will pass Sahuayaco a small village less of 20 families. Later we arrive to our campsite at Lucmachayoc.

• Campsite: Lucmachayoc
• Walking distance: 6 hrs
• Max. Altitude: 2750 / Min. Altitude: 2000
• Highlight: Wonderful view of the Waterfall.
• Meals included: Breakfast, snacks, lunch and dinner.

Day 7 - Lucmachayoc/Hydro
Alter breakfast we start walking at 7:30 AM, descending and passing, coffee, banana trees, and other fruit fields. We will pass close to Llactapata, these ruins are the last on the trail, and their plunging terraces covered by vegetation provide a beautiful spot for a break from hiking. From this point we can sight Machu Picchu in the distance. We continue close to the banks of Aobamba River, and at this point we have lunch and say good bye to our muleteers. After lunch we finally walk one hour more to the next rail station in order to board our train to Aguas Calientes, right below the ruins of Machu Picchu. Check in to your hotel where hot water and a good bed await us.

• Campsite: Hotel
• Walking distance: 5 hrs
• Max. Altitude: 2100 / Min. Altitude: 2000
• Highlight: The first sight of Machupicchu from Llactapata.
• Meals included: Breakfast, snacks, lunch and dinner.

Day 8 - Machu Picchu/Cuzco
Today a morning shuttle bus service will take us to Machu Picchu for a formal comprehensive visit with your guide. If you are fit enough, you can challenge yourself hiking Huayna Picchu, “Young Mountain” (2700 meters) or any of the alternative walks than Machu Picchu Archeological Site has to offer. After lunch (meal not included), an afternoon train will take us back to Cuzco where you will then be transferred to your hotel.

Day 9 – Cuzco/Lima/Miami
Transfer to the airport to take the flight to Lima. Upon arrival connection with your international departure flight.

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• Round-trip air transportation from Miami to Lima, Lima to Cuzco, coach class - (departures from other cities available for a surcharge)
• Round-trip airport/hotel transfers
• Hotel accommodation including breakfast daily and taxes
• Guided tours in English including all entrance fees (deluxe level pricing includes private guide)
• Camping equipment including bathroom, cook and dining tents, kitchen personnel, porter (the person who will bring your luggage, sleeping bag and mattress - you will only carry your personal stuff like bottle of water, camera, raincoat, etc.), 3 meals a day
• Meals as per itinerary

* Upgrade from the Vistadome Train to Hiram Bingham (Orient Express) Train, for an additional $439 per person - includes brunch on board, afternoon tea in the Sanctuary Lodge, pre-dinner cocktails and a 4-course, a la carte dinner. Does not operate on Sundays.