The Machu Picchu Adventure
The Machu Picchu Adventure is similar to The New Inca Trail with the addition of an extra day touring the Sacred Valley of the Incas. This tour is perfect for those who want to visit Machu Picchu and still do some trekking and sightseeing at the same time. It also gives you an extra day to acclimatize to the altitude. The eight days is perfect for those one week vacations, as you can arrive on a Saturday and leave the following weekend. The Machu Picchu Adventure is an adrenaline high as well as a humbling journey through the Andean wilderness. Whether on foot, on bikes or even in a cable car, you are sure to enjoy this action packed adventure.
8 Days Starting at $599
| Length | |
| 8 Days and 7 Nights | |
| Locations Visited | |
| Lima Sacred Valley |
Machu Picchu Cusco |
| Hotels (Standard Package) | |
| Lima - Hotel España Cusco - Pirwa Posada del Corregidor Machu Picchu - Las Rocas |
|
| Includes | |
| Domestic Airfare Transfers Lodging Guides |
Park Admission Transportation Meals (Inca Trail) |
| Not Included | |
| International Airfare Meals (outside Inca Trail) |
|
| Read Terms |
Before booking your trip you need to agree to our terms and conditions. Please read and return a signed copy of our trip application, it includes the Karikuy terms and conditions and emergency contact information.
|
| Book Your Trip |
Click on Add to Cart button to make your payment and reserve your trip.. |
| Count The Days |
You will be in Peru in no time! |
| 8 Days, 7 Nights | |
Day 1 |
You arrive in Lima in the afternoon. After your reception you have the option of taking a nap after the long flight or you can head out with the rest of us to the main square for some sightseeing and shopping. In the evening the night is yours, giving you a chance to taste some of Peru's drinks and to get to know Limas' nightlife. |
Day 2 |
In the morning you fly to Cusco, the capital city of the ancient Inca Empire. You head out on a tour of the city early in the afternoon. You'll have a chance to visit the Temple of the Sun and the Sacsayhuaman fortress overlooking the city. You'll also visit the main church in the Plaza de Armas, a jaw dropping sight as the interior is covered in gold and silver. At night Cusco lights up and dancing and drinking is the norm. |
Day 3 |
Today you head outside the city of Cusco and take a tour of the surrounding area of the Sacred Valley. There are many sites to see so please specify the locations you wish to visit. The default tour includes, Pisac, Ollantaytambo, Urubamba and Chinchero. However it's also possible to see the ruins of Moray or the salt flats of Maras. Transportation is by bus and the overnight is in Cusco. |
Day 4 |
Your picked up from your hotel in the morning and take a private bus to Abra del Malaga (13,050ft), 150 km from Cusco, there we start our biking going down around 80 km until you reach "Santa Maria" which is 230 km from Cusco. On the bike ride down you get to experience the changes in microclimates as you descend from 12,900 ft to 4,290 ft, where the weather is warm and humid. On the way you will see the snow capped peaks of Veronica as well as pass several rapids. Reaching Santa Maria you are now in the high jungle, bright fauna surrounds you. You overnight in Santa Maria. |
Day 5 |
Today you follow an Inca pathway as the day consist of hiking among the jungle where you will be surrounded by fruit trees, mighty rivers and exotic animals of the area. It is possible to see monkeys and other jungle animals on this trail. You then come across the hot springs of Ullumire, here it is possible to relax and take a hot bath. Nearby is Santa Teresa(5,700 ft), where you will spend the night. |
Day 6 |
Nature, adventure and excitement make up the third day of trekking to Machu Picchu. This day will be a little different from the others, with 5 hours of trekking, and adrenaline. You will have the chance to zip through the air crossing rivers on cable cars as well as hike through Oroyas (colorful cacti) on your way to Aguas Calientes where you will spend the night. |
Day 7 |
This morning you wake up early to board one of the first buses up to Machu Picchu. Once up at the ruins you'll catch a beautiful sunrise over the site, your then given a tour of the ruins. Afterwards you have the option of climbing to the peak of Wayna Picchu or exploring the maze of ruins throughout the site. In the late afternoon you catch the train back to Cusco for the nights festivities. |
Day 8 |
In the morning you board a plane back to Lima. Depending on the hour of your return flight home you have the option to get some last minute shopping in or being driven to the airport to catch your flight home. That concludes The Machu Picchu Adventure. Hope you have fun! |
 |
Lima - Gran Hotel Bolivar |
Cusco - Munay Wasi Inn Hotel |
Machu Picchu - Presidente Hostal |
Total Price: |
$999 |
per person |
 |
Lima - Melia Lima |
Cusco - El Dorado San Agustin |
Machu Picchu - Inkaterra Pueblo |
Total Price: |
$1749 |
per person |
 |
Lima - JW Marriott |
Cusco - Hotel Monasterio |
Machu Picchu - Sanctuary Lodge |
Total Price: |
$2899 |
per person |
Karikuy © 2009