DAY 1: ARRIVAL IN CUSCO

• At your arrival to Cusco, our representative of Inca Soul, will pick you up from the Airport, We will transfer you to your hotel.
• A day of leisure in the ancient capital of the Incan Empire entitled a World´s Heritage site by UNESCO. Perfect time to acclimate and relax after a long fly to Peru.

Overnight in Cusco.

Meals: –

DAY 2: CUSCO WALKING TOUR & CITY TOUR

• In the morning after you get your breakfast and after you get plenty time to get ready, our representative – guide, will pick you up from your hotel.
• A day of leisure in the ancient capital of the Incan Empire entitled a World´s Heritage site by UNESCO. About midday you will have time to explore the Cusco’s antique streets, and we arrive walking to the extraordinary Temple of the sun Qoricancha, the most important religious site of the Incas in the lower Cusco This sumptuous temple’s walls and floors were allegedly once covered by sheets of solid gold.
• On this tour we also visit a local market where you taste fresh-baked bread, and you still see some local items, articles for different purposes and aims, then you go walking to the main square in which you will feel at the plenary puma’s heart, (because Cusco the capital of the Incan Empire was designed in a puma shape), and from here you will see the colonial buildings, the cathedral and the other churches around.
• In the afternoon, we will drive to Saqsayhuaman a gigantic Inca site, explore the place and we go back to our van and drive to Qenqo, our last place to visit. Finally, we get back to your hotel and you have free time to stay and find a good place for dinner.

Overnight in Cusco.

Meals: Breakfast.

DAY 3: SACRED VALLEY CHINCHERO, MARAS AND MORAY

• We will start our day with a nice breakfast at the hotel, then we have a full day guided tour in the Sacred Valley, visiting important Incan sites, as Maras, Chinchero and moray, some local villages, along with the visits to the local interesting places (e.g. chicheria a place where you would have a local typical corn beer and play frog game).
• At each Incan site you will have stunning views and rich history, and you will be amazed by the architectural styles, walls, terraces, etc.
• After visiting all these places, we will have a lunch on the Sacred valley with an amazing view of the Mountain range of Urubamba, in the afternoon we go back to the hotel in Cusco.

Overnight in Cusco.

Meals: Breakfast. 

DAY 4: SACRED VALLEY TAMBOMACHAY, PISAQ, AND OLLANTAYTAMBO

• Breakfast at the hotel, full day guided tour in the Sacred Valley, visiting important Incan sites, as Tambomachay, Pisaq the Inca site and the Market, Urubamba for lunch and Ollantaytambo the amazing masterpiece, along the day, we visit the local interesting places.
• At each Incan site you will have stunning views and rich history of our local guide, and you will be amazed by the architectural styles, walls, palaces, granaries, temples, terraces, etc.
• You will also have time to visit the Markets and do some shopping if you wish to do.
• Depending on your tour package option, on this day we might organize an amazing Picnic lunch and cooking lessons in a local restaurant with a proffessional chef.

Overnight: Sacred Valley – Ollantaytambo.

Meals: Breakfast – Lunch. 

DAY 5: INCA TRAIL

• Pick up at your hotel in Ollantaytambo at 7.00 AM! The ride to the trailhead at Kilometer 82 is beautiful! Along the way, after 35 minutes we reach the trailhead or Kilometer 82. Our porters and chef will meet us here. We will go through the 4 day Inca Trail Trek checkpoint and begin our Classic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu.
• The 4day hike to Machu Picchu begins with 2 ½ hours of flat terrain until we reach the Wilkaraqay Inca site. From this location, we will have gorgeous views of the Llactapata (2,750 m/ 9,020 ft.) archeological site, which was a checkpoint on the Classic Inca Trail approach to Machu Picchu. At this point, we will go over the history of this site as well as have an overview of the history of the Inca Trail. Back on the Incan trail, we will hike for 2 hours until we reach Wayllabamba (2,598 m/8,525 ft.) where we will have lunch.
• After lunch, we will hike for 3 ½ hours until we reach our camp at Llulluchapampa (3,790 m / 12,829 ft.). This camp is further along the 4 day Inca Trail Tour than the traditional night one campsite of Wayllabamba. This is nice because it is quieter. We will take advantage of this feature of the camp to enjoy the stars and beauty of the evening on the Inca trail in serenity.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and snacks

Accommodations: Camping.

DAY 6: INCA TRAIL

Early morning, after a delicious breakfast we will begin our hike to the famous Dead Woman’s Pass! For the first hours, we will be in the cloud forest. We will pass through various bio zones including the low sierra and the high puna. There are many opportunities to see a variety of plant and birdlife and if we are lucky we may also spot White-Tailed Deer.

• This part of the Trail to Machu Picchu leading to Dead Woman’s Pass (4,215 m/ 13,825 ft.) lasts about two hours until we rich the top.
• We will then descend to the Pacaymayu camp for lunch. After lunch, we will ascend 40 minutes to the Inca site of Runcuraccay. We will tour this ruin and then continue uphill for one more hour to the Runcuraccay pass (3,950 m/ 12,959 ft.).
• After a descent of 1 hour, we will arrive at the Inca site of Sayacmarca (3,657 m /12,000 ft.). At this location, we will have the chance to see one of the most amazing sunsets of the Aobamba valley!
• From here it is 15 minutes to our campsite for the night at Chaquicocha (3,600 m/11,800 ft.). We have chosen this camp for the night instead of the traditional night 2 campsite at Pacamayu for reasons like why we choose Ayapata on night 1. It is less crowded and will allow us a more peaceful encounter with mother nature.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and snacks

Accommodations: Camping.

DAY 7: INCA TRAIL

• After another fantastic breakfast, we will hike for two hours until we reach Phuyupatamarca (3,680 m/ 12,073 ft.). From this point, we will have astonishing views of Aguas Calientes town, Machu Picchu Mountain, and Huayna Picchu mountain. We will also have a guided tour of the Phuyupatamarca Inca site.
• Downhill for 2 ½ hours until we reach our last camp on our Inca Trail Tour. During this stretch, we will visit Inti Pata. Many people feel that the most beautiful pictures of the entire Inca trail can be taken from this location! After IntiPata, it is a further 30 minutes to our campsite at Wiñay Wayna (2,680 m /8,792 ft.). When we arrive at the camp we will have lunch. After relaxing for a short time we will visit the archeological site that bears the same name as the camp.
• Wiñay Wayna is the largest and most beautiful archeological site on the entire Classic Inca trail to Machu Picchu and means forever young in Quechua. We are one of the few companies that provide a guided tour of Wiñay Wayna.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and snacks

Accommodations: Camping.

DAY 8: MACHUPICCHU 

• We will rise very early to complete the final stretch of the hike, which brings us to Inti Punku – the Famous Sun Gate. The principal entrance to Machu Picchu.
• The Trek here is easy going. after about an hour we will arrive at Inti Punku (2,400 m/ 7,875 ft.), an awesome location to observe the citadel of Machu Picchu and sunrise in the Andes.
• From Inti Punku it is a further 40minutes downhill hike to the citadel of Machu Picchu. We will go to the most popular “photo” spot and take pictures once we arrive. Then there will be a short break before starting our Machu Picchu Tour. The tour will last two hours.
• When you finished exploring Machu Picchu you will travel to Aguas Calientes by bus. You will then take the train from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo, our private van will be waiting to transport you back to your hotel in Cusco. Arrival time in Cusco depends on the time of your train ticket.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and snacks

Accommodations: Camping.

DAY 9: RAINBOW MOUNTAIN TO CUSCO

• Our day will start before dawn. Collecting you from your Cusco hotel around 4 AM, we make a 2-hour drive through the South Valley to the trailhead at Ccayrabiry (4,500 m / 14,763 ft). Our transportation is comfortable though, and we even provide blankets for those who want to take the opportunity for a little more sleep. Upon reaching the Cusipata, we provide a full Lunch box, perfect for the hike.
• Our trek beings along the meandering path of a beautiful stream. As dawn continues to break around us, the surrounding herds of Alpacas and Llamas will be waking too, and our paths will often cross as we continue our hike.
• The distant majesty of Ausangate Mountain will be our backdrop as we leave the stream to wander through the rustic villages that make up the remote communities of this area.
• Our early start means we are not rushing, and so we will have plenty of opportunities to stop for rest or snacks to keep our energy levels up.
• After hiking for around 2 hours, we finally reach our destination, the magnificent Rainbow Mountains (5,020 m / 16,466 ft.). No Photoshop or Instagram filters here, this awesome display of color is 100% natural, and completely breathtaking.
• At the end of our adventure, we drive to Puno for overnight.

Meals: Breakfast – Lunch.

Accommodations: Hotel in Puno.

DAY 10: TITICACA LAKE AND HOME STAY

• After breakfast, we will take you to the dock in Puno. We embark on a boat journey towards Amantaní Island. On the way, we stop by the floating Islands of Uros for a guided interpretation of the local way of life of the Uro people.
• We arrive in Amantaní Island where a welcoming group of local people is waiting for us. After we are assigned to our host families, we will walk with them to the houses. Lunch in local house.
• In the afternoon we will spend time with the local family and share with them the regular activities they do as farmers. This way, you will have a closer look about life in a rural community in the Andes and experience the beauty of a simple life. If there is time we can visit the little library of the community.
• We will follow the stone pathway fixed among the farmers’ fields of the islands and walk towards the highest point in Amantaní Island. This lookout point is called “Pachatata” and it has been for many centuries the sacred place of worship for the people of this community.
• Late afternoon, we have dinner in local house.
• By night we are going to have time to enjoy the folk music and dance because that is an important part of life in the Andes.

Meals: Breakfast – Lunch.

Accommodations: home stay.

 DAY 11: AMANTANI – TAQUILE – PUNO

• After breakfast in the morning, we will leave Amantani Island and continue in direction to puno passing by the amazing Titicaca Lake.
• At our arrival to Puno, we will embark in a bus to chivay, we will organize small stop along the to enjoy our journey. We have excellent point where we can see the marvelous Andes and interesting stops, we are going to have our lunch along the way.
• We have about 7hour drive; we estimate to arrive at 5pm approx.

Meals: Breakfast – Lunch.

Accommodations: home stay 

DAY 12: CHIVAY – COLCA CANYON – AREQUIPA

• We will go to pick you up from your hotel in a Private van, escorted by an English speaking guide, we start the journey through the Colca canyon, direct trip to Cross of Condor (approx. 3 hours), stopping only for breakfast.
• 08:30 approximately we will arrive at the Cross of Condor from where we will be able to appreciate one of the deepest canyons of the world, beautiful mountains and flight of condors around.
• On the way back we will stop in different villages that have beautiful colonial churches where you can take excellent pictures with locals with their traditional dresses. We will stop in Antahuilque and shocko where you can observe the Pre Inca´s tombs, and andenerías.
• 11: 30 approx. Arrival to Chivay we will go to the thermal baths. Bring your bathing suit if you like. (Optional not mandatory). 10 Soles pp fee.
• 12:30 approx. Lunch in Chivay (not Included) and then we go back to Arequipa, the bus will drive us crossing the Andes. 18:30 approx. Arrival to Arequipa, our representative will take you to the hotel.

Meals: Breakfast – Lunch.

Accommodations: home stay

DAY 13: AREQUIPA 

• We will wake up early in the morning to get our breakfast, then you will have time to walk around the town, leisure time for your own.
• We highly recommend to visit the catedral and the museums in the area, spend the day and explore the town.
• One of the best places to eat in Peru is Arequipa, it is considered one of the main places to eat peruvian food.
• Depending on the time and the availability we will stay in Arequipa and have an early flight to Lima.

Meals: Breakfast – Lunch.

Accommodations: home stay

DAY 14: AREQUIPA – LIMA AIRPORT ARRIVAL 

• Depending of the time and the availability we will organize the time to transfer you to the airport and take a flight to Lima (Depends on the flight that you have to go home).
• Our representative will take you to the airport and end of the service.
• If you are planning to do the Nazca lines, our representative will take you the previous day to the airport in Arequipa, you take the flight to Lima, transfer to your hotel, overnight in lima and early morning transfer to the airport to flight to Nazca, in the way back you take your flight home.

End of the service.

End of the Magical Peru Package.

Note: This Magical Peru Package itinerary is subject to change without prior notice according to weather conditions, strikes, roadblocks, or other events which are beyond our control. At Inca Soul we will always do our best to follow the itinerary as closely as possible.