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CUSCO lies in exceptionally
beautiful Andean scenery, it is 3400 meters above sea level. Most of
central streets are lined with massive stone walls built by the Incas and
now form the foundations of the Colonial Cusco. There are many places to
visit; the Plaza de Armas, The Cathedral, numerous colonial churches much
more ornate and better preserved than in other cities, museums, workshops
and numerous Inca sites. Add $11 for ticket that allows you into many of
the city sights. CITY TOUR AND RUINS OF SACSAYHUMAN-half day
Cusco is a true
experience. Explore the ancient Indian sanctuary of SACSAYHUAMAN, The
amphitheatre of QENQO, the fortress of PUKA PUKARA and the spring-shrine
of TAMBOMACHAY. Also the City's CATHEDRAL with magnificent colonial art
and the KORIKANCHA which displays the best Inca stonework in Cusco.
Private tours can emphasize Colonial Art and History or Incan
Archeology.
Can organize a City tour of Cusco only and separate
Sacsayhuaman Archeol. Park, including other sites of interest.
THE SACRED VALLEY OF THE INCAS
Bus tour includes
Pisaj Market and Ollantaytambo (on Sun Tue and Thu)
Private tours can
combine any program of your clients'special interests. On request
MACHU PICCHU
Is a complete city, set on a high mountain with terraced
slopes falling away to the Urubamba river. For centuries it was buried in
Jungle, until Hiram Bingham stumbled upon it in 1911. The ruins;
staircases, terraces, temples, palaces, towers and fountains will be
guided with professional tour guides.
Daily group tours, and private
tours from 1 to 4 days.
The visit requires at least one day, but we
highly recommend two or more days. Includes transfers in Cusco, tourist
train tickets, bus services in Machupicchu up/down, lunch, Private or pool
guide, entrance fee.
WINAY WAYNA
(combine with Machu Picchu)
It is the last part of the Inca Trail,
special for those that do not have time to hike the 4 day hike. Train from
Cusco to km104, two hours hike uphill to visit Winay Wayna, a beautiful
Inca site surrounded by profuse vegetation, then continue two and half
hours walk to Machu Picchu, enroute we can observe flora and fauna of the
cloud forest. After this hike we have to spend one night in one of the
hotels in Machu Picchu Next day Machu Picchu can be visited. Not possible
to do in one day if you want to visit Machu Picchu also.
DAY 2 TINKI/UPIS DAY 3 LIPIS/PUCACOCHA DAY 4
PUCACOCHA/PALOMANI/CHILLCA DAY 5 CHILLCA/COMERCOCHA DAY 6 COMERCOCHA/PAJCHANTA DAY 7 PAJCHANTA/TINKI/CUSCO
AUSANGATE TREK
7d/6n
Trip Grading: MODERATE
The road goes toward Puno, past the Wari site of
Pikillacta ruins and the colonial towns of Andahuaylillas and Huaro (we
may spend some time visiting them) Afterwards a dusty road starts winding
its way up hill until we reach smal villages of shepherds and weavers in
the highland savannah. In the afternoon th Vilcanota Range will loom in
the distance with Ausangate and ColqeCruz mountain dominating the
landscape. Campsite near Tinki.
The trail starts
crossing the puna or highland meadow approaching the base of the Ausangate
massive with amazing views of the rolling landscape. Camp at Upis with a
chance to enjoy the thermal baths.
Ascending
the slopes we cross over the pass at 4,500 mts. (14,760ft) and make our
way to lake Pucacocha with the western ice-fall of Ausangate mountain
dominating the view of this campsite.
We cross the highest pass of our trip at
Palomani (4,800mts) (15,744ft), with a spectacular view of the
southeastern ridge of Mount Ausangate mountain and the peaks of Mariposa
and Caracol. Camp at Chillca.
We circle
northwest over Ticllacocha Lagoon and over the last Pass 4,650m (12,250ft)
reaching the small meadow of Pacchaspata, or the shores of lake
Q'omercocha. Camp.
The trail descends
towards the village of Pajchanta. For enthusiasts, thermal baths are
avaliable.
A short hike this morning
will bring us to the head road where a vehicle will drive us back to
Cusco, arriving late in the afternoon at your hotel.
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