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Day 1 Arrive Lima

Overnight.

Days 2-4 Lake Titicaca and its Floating Islands (B,D)

Day 5 Journey to Cusco

A spectacular bus ride to Cusco crosses the 14,403 foot La Raya pass. Grab a window seat and enjoy Peru’s altiplano. On the way you'll stop to explore a small Inca site and walk among a herd of llamas and alpacas. Your final destination is the Navel of the World--Cusco, Peru!

Day 6 Explore Cusco

Day 7 Journey to Sacred Valley

This morning you'll journey into one of the most beautiful areas of Peru. You'll test your bargaining skills with the locals while visiting one of the great textile markets in the area. You can hike to the inspiring ruins of Pisac, or take a short walk through the countryside near the seldom-visited town of Moras and the pre-columbian salt mines of Moray. Eventually, you will make your way to the living city of Ollantaytambo where you can relax for the night.

Days 8-11 Pilgrimage on the Inca Trail (3B,3L,3D)

Imagine the great Inca civilization as you walk in their footsteps to the sacred city of Machu Picchu. You will be well cared for by your friendly crew of guides and porters. Each day you’ll pass by larger and larger ruins. Scenery changes from snowcapped mountains to lush green cloudforest. On Day 11 you'll awake early for a short walk to the Sun Gate to watch the sunrise over magnificent Machu Picchu. Like the Incas that once journeyed to the sacred city, you too are pilgrims on this inspiring exploration. After a morning tour of the ruins, bus or walk down to Aguas Calientes to rest sore muscles in the local hot springs.

Day 12 Machu Picchu

Explore the great city at your own pace today. Climb the pinnacle mountain of Huayna Picchu for one of the most spectacular views of Machu Picchu or wander through the cloudforest on a recently discovered Inca pathway to the seldom visited Temple of the Moon. In the afternoon, you'll return to Cusco by train.

Day 13 Cusco

Today is yours to relax with your guide or on your own. The travel Mecca of South America bursts with all sorts of activity. You can shop or people watch from the bustling cafes that line the Plaza de Armas, or you can explore the enormous Incan ruins of Sacsayhuamán, the "Puma's Head" of the city. For the adventuresome, rafting, biking, and horseback riding can be arranged. At night, travelers from all over the world fill Cusco's restaurants, pubs and dance clubs, providing the most vibrant and unique nightlife on the continent. Dance with Chileans, Germans, Finns, Americans, Colombians, French, English... the list goes on! Then toast to your Cusqueño hosts!

Day 14 Fly Lima and Return Home

US$ 2590
14 days starting and ending in Lima, Peru. Fri-Thu
Tour Code: IP14
Single Supplement: US$420

Accommodations: 9 nights comfortable hotels, 1 night homestay, 3 nights camping.

Food Includes: All meals as indicated (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner); most of our hotels offer free continental breakfast.

Transportation: 2 local flights, tour buses, train... and your own two feet on the Inca Trail!

Note: Flights Lima-Juliaca and Cusco-Lima are not included. Please add US$310 (flight cost subject to change).

Tour cost assumes the Inca Trail Entrance is $80. Travelers are responsible for any increase by the national park service.

Group & Staff: Min 2, Max 12; Adventure Life Tour Leader; local guides; porters for camping gear and packs.

Personal Budgeting: Allow US$175 for meals not included, US$28 international departure tax, US$10 local departure taxes, US$80 optional excursions ($55 return visit to Machu Picchu, must be paid in soles - 185 soles = $US 55).

Pre & Post Tour Accommodations: Share US$45, Single US$90

Is it for Me? An active itinerary of snowcapped mountains, ancient cities, rural towns and a vibrant colonial city. Experience the lives of the local people of Lake Titicaca. The Inca Trail is a moderate to difficult four-day hike so travelers should be fit. There's a train option for those not wanting to hike (please let us know at the time of booking your trip so we can make the appropriate arrangements).

Arrival / Departure Transfers: 1 person US$50 each
2 or more people US$25 /person

Prices are based on a 3% cash discount