Special Offer 10D/9N

Part one of the offer includes several programs in Cusco, the “Sacred Valley of the Incas” and Machu Picchu (for detailed information consult our “Acclimatization Programs” page.

The second part of the package contains the complete “Camino del Apu Ausangate” trek as published on our website under “A Transforming Experience”. This includes the full service of our four newly constructed Andean Lodges.

The following program begins and ends in the city of Cusco.

DAY 1:  Transfer to your hotel. In the afternoon city tour in Cusco, which consists of the Cathedral, the Inca museum, and the former sun temple Koricancha.
Overnight stay in the Hotel “Casa Andina.” Cusco

DAY 2:  We will begin our two day excursion to the Urubamba Valley, referred to as the “Sacred Valley of the Incas.” On the way checking out the immense “fortress” of Sacsayhuaman, the church of Andahuaylillas, the so called “Sistine Chapel of the Americas”(due to impressive indigenous frescoes) in the village of Andahuaylillas, and the bustling market town of Pisaq. A hearty lunch is served in San Salvador, accompanied by a weaving demonstration by local artisans. 
Overnight at the “Valle Sagrado Lodge” near the town of Urubamba

DAY 3:  We shall further explore the Sacred Valley and its surroundings; including the unique circular terraces of Moray, the astonishing manmade salt ponds of Maras (initiated by the Incas and still in use today). According to the day of the week, we can either visit the indigenous market of Chinchero, or the town of Ollantaytambo, renowned for its original Inka patterns.
Overnight stay at the “Valle Sagrado Lodge.

DAY 4:  We embark by train from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes and take a bus ride up to Machu Picchu. In the afternoon, there will be a guided tour of the “Lost City of the Inca Empire.”
Accommodation in the Hotel Presidente (in Aguas Calientes, below Machu Picchu).

DAY 5:  Second entry into Peru’s most enigmatic and fascinating archaeological site. You will have plenty of time to explore Machu Picchu and its surroundings on your own, before returning to Cusco by train in the late afternoon.
Overnight stay in the Hotel “Casa Andina”

DAY 6:  Itinerary and services of the following five days of trekking are identical with the description on our page Suggested Program.

DAY 10:  The program concludes with a picnic style lunch on the last day of trekking, and the transfer back to the city of Cusco.

Please consult our prices for the same program, including superior hotels during the first 5 days.

The package includes:

1. Accommodation in selected standard hotels (double occupancy) including breakfast buffet (no additional meals are included).
2. On the Ausangate trek breakfast and complete dinners are served in our Andean Lodges, picnic lunches are provided on the trail.
3. All transport (train/bus to Machu Picchu and tourist buses for transfers and excursions).
4. All entrances to the monuments and archaeological sites mentioned above.
5. Guide services on all excursions and expert leadership on the “Camino del Apu Ausangate” trek.

Not included in the offer:

1. Flights to or from Peru/Cusco or any other transport to Cusco prior to the program and after its conclusion
2. Meals in the acclimatization program (except a picnic style lunch on the second day)
3. Dinner, hotel and additional transfer on day 10

If you need some other services in Cusco, or in Peru in general, as for hotel or flight reservations, please contact us. We would be glad to help you in any aspect to make your trip a lifetime experience!