Multisport
PERU
CUZCO & PUNO
Trip Name: Ultimate Inca Adventure
Hike the classic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, ride a dugout canoe on the Amazon River, hike in virgin jungle and observe wildlife, mountain bike through Andean villages, sea kayak on Lake Titicaca, explore ancient Inca archaeology and culture and modern day Quechua culture, and much more. This very active trip has it all.
Rated: Moderate to high fitness and challenge levels and high elevations
Itinerary
Day 1 – Morning arrival in Cuzco. Walking tour of the city and hike to the mysterious ancient Inca/Quechua Sacsayhuaman Fortress outside the city. (lunch, dinner)
Day 2 – Mountain bike through colorful mountain villages the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Hike to the Pisac Ruins, an ancient Inca citadel situated high above the valley floor at the entrance to the Sacred Valley and controlled a vital road linking the Inca Empire. (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
Days 3 through 6 – Hike the strenuous Classic Inca Trail from Piscacucho to Machu Picchu and explore this magnificent Lost City of the Incas. Then hike up the steep trail to Huayna Picchu for breathtaking views overlooking Machu Picchu and the valley below. This once-in-a-lifetime hike finishes with a relaxing soak in the hot springs at Aguas Calientes and a spectacular train ride back to Cuzco. (breakfast, lunch, dinner all days)
Day 7 – Free day in Cuzco to explore this archaeological capital of the Americas. (breakfast)
Day 8 – Scenic flight to the Amazon Basin and ride a dugout canoe on the headwaters of the Amazon River. Wildlife hikes under amazing jungle canopy. (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
Day 9 – Take a dugout canoe and hike to virgin rainforest to learn about the many medicinal plants found here and how the native tribes survive in this environment. (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
Day 10 – Cycle through the villages and farms of the Cuzco Valley. (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
Day 11 – Cycle from the La Raya divide down to Puno, considered the folkloric capital of Peru, as well as the gateway to Lake Titicaca,, and the capital of the most extensive high plateau on earth outside of Tibet, the Peruvian Altiplano. (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
Day 12 – Travel by boat on Lake Titicaca, the world’s highest navigable freshwater lake to two islands to hike and visit local Quechua communities. Stay in a local Quechua home. (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
Day 13 – Sea kayak on Lake Titicaca and visit the Uros’ Tribe’s amazing floating islands made entirely of reeds. (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
Day 14 – Return by air to Lima and the end of the tour. (breakfast)
We can customize this trip to your request. Please contact us!
2010 Trip Dates
14 Day Tour with Inns, Jungle Lodges, Tented Camping & Local Homestay: August 29-September 11, September 5-18, September 12-25, September 19-October 2, September 26-October 9, October 3-16, October 10-23, October 21-November 6, October 31-November 13, November 7-20, November 28-December 11, December 12-25, December 19, 2010 to January 1, 2011, December 26, 2010 to January 8, 2011
Cost: From USD$3,499 per person
Includes: 13 nights accommodations, 10 breakfast meals, 8 lunch meals, 9 dinner meals, transportation while on tour, guides, porters, biking and camping equipment, permits, taxes,
Does Not Include: Roundtrip airfare from home city to Lima, Peru, or transportation from Lima to start of tour in Cuzco, pre tour or post tour lodging arrangements, gratuities for guides and support staff, travel insurance.
Call us at 713-492-0179 to learn more and reserve your space on this trip.
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PERU
LIMA, CUZCO & PUNO
For Families
Trip Name: Peru Family Adventure
Ride a dugout canoe on the Amazon River and explore the jungle. Take a scenic train ride to Machu Picchu and explore the mysterious Lost City of the Incas, then hike in the Sacred Valley. Explore vibrant, colorful markets and experience modern day Andean life. Sea kayak on Lake Titicaca, the world’s highest navigable lake. Explore ancient Inca archaeology and culture and modern day Quechua culture, and much more. This active trip will give your family a lifetime of great memories.
Rated: Moderate fitness and challenge levels and high elevations
Itinerary
Day 1 – Arrive in Lima, once the City of Kings, and now capital of Peru. Afternoon at leisure to explore the city’s pre-Hispanic ruins, shop or visit museums. (dinner)
Day 2 – Scenic flight to the Amazon Basin and ride a dugout canoe on the headwaters of the Amazon River. Hike under amazing jungle canopy and see and hear howler monkeys and beautiful macaws. (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
Day 3 – Take a dugout canoe and hike to virgin rainforest to learn about the many medicinal plants found here and how the native tribes survive in this environment. (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
Day 4 – Free day in Cuzco to explore this archaeological capital of the Americas, considered by the Inca and Quechua peoples to be the center of the universe. The kids will love to see the llamas and alpacas that frequently roam the streets. (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
Day 5 – Travel to the Sacred Valley of the Incas to visit the town of Maras, known for its vast terraces of salt and hike down to the salt pans for fantastic views of the valley and the Urubamba River. (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
Day 6 – Take a scenic train ride up to Machu Picchu and explore this magnificent Lost City of the Incas. Then hike up the steep trail to Huayna Picchu for breathtaking views overlooking Machu Picchu and the valley below. The day’s activities end with a relaxing soak in the hot springs at Aguas Calientes. (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
Day 7 – Morning train ride to the colorful market city of Pisac and then hike to the Pisac Ruins, an ancient Inca citadel situated high above the valley floor at the entrance to the Sacred Valley and controlled a vital road linking the Inca Empire. Visit a valley farm where llamas, alpacas, and vicunas, the smallest members of the llama family, are raised. (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
Day 8 – Travel across the La Raya divide down to Puno, considered the folkloric capital of Peru, as well as the gateway to Lake Titicaca,, and the capital of the most extensive high plateau on earth outside of Tibet, the Peruvian Altiplano. This area is the center agriculture in the region and hundreds of llamas and alpacas graze along the way. (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
Day 9 – This morning you will paddle by sea kayak across Lake Titicaca, the world’s highest navigable freshwater lake, to meet and visit with members of the Quechua community on one Amantini Island. Enjoy native hospitality as you are hosted in a local home. (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
Day 10 – Travel by boat to Taquile Island on Lake Titicaca. Hike up to an active, isolated village, reknowned for its colorful woolen cloth and spectacular views across the lake. (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
Day 11 – Return by air to Lima and the end of the tour. (breakfast)
We can customize this trip to your request. Please contact us!
2010 Trip Dates
11 Day Tour with Inns, Jungle Lodges, Tented Camping & Local Homestay: September 28-October 8, November 21-December 1, December 19-29, December 26, 2010 to January 5, 2011
Cost: USD$2,499 per child age 15 and under, USD$2,799 per adult
Includes: 10 nights accommodations, 10 breakfast meals, 9 lunch meals, 10 dinner meals, transportation while on tour, use of sporting equip, guides, guides and support team, taxes,
Does Not Include: Roundtrip airfare from home city to Lima, Peru, pre tour or post tour lodging arrangements, gratuities for guides and support staff, travel insurance.