Two beautiful places together in Peru, the luxury and personalized southern route that is MachuPicchu and the highest navigable lake in the world «Lake Titicaca».
After a short stay in the city of Lima, they will take the flight to the historic capital of Peru located in the Andean highlands, with innumerable archaeological riches and history, where they will have the opportunity to visit each of the places with the accompaniment of the guide. , which will lead you on your adventure to the Sanctuary of MachuPicchu, which is the main reason for your trip, your experience continues by visiting the route of the sun, a beautiful view of the landscape and an important Temple of the god Wiracocha and the walk through the waters of Lake Titicaca located in the highlands of Peru.
You will visit a typical craft center, where you can appreciate the weaving process and also the breeding of camelids.
You will be able to appreciate the customs and traditions of each Andean town and the delight of its gastronomy.
The mixture of the three eras marked within history that are the pre-Inca, Inca and Colonial, where you will have the accompaniment of the personalized tour in each visit.
The impressive visit to the Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu and always accompanied by our expert guides and connoisseurs of the History of Peru.
Get to know the route of the sun, an important place for our ancestors with an interesting visit to a Small Sistine Church.
Get to know the highest navigable lake in the world, its people and its traditions
The demonstration of the gastronomy of Peru in the best recognized restaurants.
For a pleasant stay, in luxury accommodations, duly selected during your personalized stay in the south of Peru
Itinerary
After completing immigration controls, go to the exit gate where our ATIKA staff will be waiting for you with a sign indicating your name, they will drive you in a private transport directly to your hotel; since after a very long trip you will need a well-deserved rest, so you can relax and fill yourself with energy, before your flight to the city of Cusco in the morning.
This day in the morning we will pick you up from your hotel in Lima for your flight to the city of Cusco. The flight lasts 45 min. at 1 hour. The guide will be waiting for you at the Cusco airport, you will go along the route of the Sacred Valley of the Incas, during the journey you will be able to appreciate the beautiful snow-capped mountains and the towns that are along the way.
We will arrive at a typical artisan center, where you will be able to appreciate the demonstration and the process of weaving in a natural way, the raising of the auquénidos, you will visit the ruins of Pisac that stands out imposingly at the entrance, surrounded by its beautiful platforms. They will have their lunch in a restaurant in the Sacred Valley, prepared with typical ingredients of the area and above all the warm attention of the hosts. They will visit the craft market of Pisac and the central square. In the afternoon we will settle you in your hotel in the Sacred Valley for a well-deserved rest.
The guide will stop by your hotel in the morning to continue exploring the Sacred Valley, visiting an archaeological site with circular agricultural platforms that is Moray, it has a temperate and dry climate, it is surrounded by mountains, and beautiful farming landscapes. They will visit the salt mines, where you can appreciate the natural output of salt from an underground mountain, which day by day is the route of said mineral, the locals make wells to retain the liquid salt until it solidifies, its natural color of each well makes the place admired.
They will be driven together with the guide to the restaurant located in the Sacred Valley, so that they can enjoy a delicious buffet lunch. Our last visit of the day will be the archaeological site of Ollantaytambo, one of the most important places on the tour, you will be able to appreciate its temples, its impressive architecture, each important site in a strategic place. At the end of the tour, you will be escorted by the guide to your hotel for your well-deserved rest.
In the morning the guide with the transport will pick you up to drive you to the Ollanta station, you will take the Vistadome train with a panoramic view, so you can enjoy the landscape and the entrance to the edge of the jungle, the Vilcanota river that will accompany you throughout the route to the town of Machu Picchu, the view of a part of the Inca Trail and the beautiful terraces that decorate the entire landscape.
The guide will be there to assist you throughout the tour. They will take the bus up to the Sanctuary of Machu Picchu and will have the tour in the citadel. After the tour, they will go to take the bus down to the town, then they will have lunch in one of the best restaurants and they will have one more experience in the afternoon touring the small town and at night they will stay in one of the hotels. of luxury of the town of Machu Picchu.
After a break and enjoying the hotel services, the guide will pick you up and drive you to the Station to take the return train. They will travel the same route again observing the beautiful landscape and the services they have on board the train. Arriving at the Ollanta Station, our transport will be waiting for you to take you to have lunch in a country restaurant in the Sacred Valley.
Our last visit will be the archaeological site of Chinchero and a textile center, likewise, you will be able to appreciate the elaboration of their fabrics with ancestral techniques that they still maintain. The arrival in the city of Cusco will be in the afternoon, they will take a break at their hotel until the next day.
Continuing with the itinerary, in the morning our guide and transportation will go through your hotel to take you to the Temple of the Sun «Qoricancha» which is located within the city of Cusco, Then you will be driven out of the city to visit one of the most impressive fortresses of the Inca Culture «Sacsayhuaman» famous for having a zigzagging construction with gigantic rocks. Continuing with the tour, they will visit the archaeological site of Qenqo, a place that served as a ceremonial shrine, special and important for the Andean culture, always with the accompaniment of your personalized guide. Finally, you will have lunch in the city and at the end, you will be taken to your hotel.
This day in the morning the guide and the transport will pass by the hotel, to continue with the route of the sun, during the trip the bus will make stops at the important places of the route and with the accompaniment of your personalized guide.
The first visit will be the Temple of the Little Sistine which is located in the town of Andahuaylillas, here we will be able to appreciate the beautiful mural paintings of our indigenous artists, with amazing themes, we will continue with the trip until the next stop which is the archaeological site of Raqchi, which is a place surrounded by houses and Inca temples dedicated to Wiracocha, the creator God of the world according to many Andean cultures.
After having visited and contemplated the landscape of the southern route, we will make a stop to enjoy a buffet lunch, with local ingredients. The adventure continues, we will board the private transport to be driven to the limit of the two cities of Cusco and Puno called La Raya, there we will be able to appreciate a beautiful snow-capped mountain and some camelids that are raised by the residents and finally as the bus progresses, We will be able to appreciate in the background the highest navigable lake in the world that is Titicaca, decorating the entire landscape of the city of Puno.
We start the tour with the accompaniment of a personalized guide, who will lead you to the port of Puno to take the boat. The first visit will be to the floating island of Uros, a place that stands out for the artificial elaboration of the island based on reeds, as well as an ancient community from pre-Inca times.
Continuing with the tour, we will board the boat to make the last visit to the largest and most solid Island of Lake Titicaca that is Amantani, upon arrival, you will be received by the local families of the island, where you will have the opportunity and experience to meet their customs; They will have a lunch prepared with the native ingredients of the place. In the afternoon you will be driven to the hotel to take a break.
The guide will pick you up from his hotel to take you to the airport and say goodbye to all of you. Since he accompanied you throughout your stay in the city of Cusco.
Includes
Organization of the personalized itinerary.
Staff at each arrival point to assist you.
The excursions and activities that we mention in the itinerary.
Most of the meals according to the itinerary.
Not include
International flights.
Travel insurance.
Unspecified food.
Tips.
Atika committed to providing quality service and luxury has carefully chosen each of the hotels and restaurants to enjoy an unforgettable stay! Our trained staff throughout the organization of your personalized and luxury tour will help you choose the best hotels
The greatest legacy left by our ancestors, great connoisseurs of architecture, agriculture, and textiles, and the most special thing about this civilization ubicated in the city of Cusco was the respect and connection with nature, from where all their knowledge starts. The Machu Picchu Luxury Tour will allow you to get to know unique places, such as the Sacred Valley of the Incas, an area with a special climate, and relaxing nature, you will be able to appreciate the archaeological sites that were built without damaging nature and, above all, the strategy they had at the time of building it. at the top of the mountains. Discover the mysterious and fascinating civilization with a personalized tour.
You will visit a typical artisan center, where you will be able to appreciate the weaving process and also the raising of camelids.
You will be able to appreciate the customs and traditions of each Andean town and the delight of its gastronomy.
The mixture of the three periods marked within history that are the pre-Inca, Inca and Colonial, where you will have the accompaniment of the personalized tour in each visit.
The impressive visit to the Sanctuary of Machu Picchu and always accompanied by our expert guides in the knowledge of the History of Peru.
Demonstration of Peruvian gastronomy in the best recognized restaurants.
For a pleasant stay, in luxury accommodations, duly selected during your personalized stay in the south of Peru
Itinerary
After carrying out immigration controls, go to the exit gate where our transfer will be waiting for you with a sign indicating your name, it will drive you in a private transport directly to your hotel; since after a very long trip you will need a well-deserved rest, so you can relax and fill yourself with energy, before your flight to the city of Cusco in the morning.
This day in the morning we will pick you up from your hotel in Lima for your flight to the city of Cusco. The flight lasts 45 min. at 1 hour. The guide will be waiting for you at the Cusco airport, you will go along the route of the Sacred Valley of the Incas, during the journey you will be able to appreciate the beautiful snow-capped mountains and the towns that are along the way.
We will arrive at a typical artisan center, where you will be able to appreciate the demonstration and the process of weaving in a natural way, the raising of the auquénidos, you will visit the ruins of Pisac that stands out imposingly at the entrance, surrounded by its beautiful platforms. They will have their lunch in a restaurant in the Sacred Valley, prepared with typical ingredients of the area and above all the warm attention of the hosts. They will visit the craft market of Pisac and the central square. In the afternoon we will settle you in your hotel in the Sacred Valley for a well-deserved rest.
The guide will stop by your hotel in the morning to continue exploring the Sacred Valley, visiting an archaeological site with circular agricultural platforms that is Moray, it has a temperate and dry climate, it is surrounded by mountains, and beautiful farming landscapes. They will visit the salt mines, where you can appreciate the natural output of salt from an underground mountain, which day by day is the route of said mineral, the locals make wells to retain the liquid salt until it solidifies, its natural color of each well makes the place admired.
They will be driven together with the guide to the restaurant located in the Sacred Valley, so that they can enjoy a delicious buffet lunch. Our last visit of the day will be the archaeological site of Ollantaytambo, one of the most important places on the tour, you will be able to appreciate its temples, its impressive architecture, each important site in a strategic place. At the end of the tour, you will be escorted by the guide to your hotel for your well-deserved rest.
In the morning the guide with the transport will pick you up to drive you to the Ollanta station, you will take the Vistadome train with a panoramic view, so you can enjoy the landscape and the entrance to the edge of the jungle, the Vilcanota river that will accompany you throughout the route to the town of Machu Picchu, the view of a part of the Inca Trail and the beautiful terraces that decorate the entire landscape.
The guide will be there to assist you throughout the tour. They will take the bus up to the Sanctuary of Machu Picchu and will have the tour in the citadel. At the end of the tour, they will go to take the bus down to the town, then they will have lunch in one of the best restaurants and they will have one more experience in the afternoon touring the small town and at night they will spend one night in the Hotel of the town. from Machu Picchu.
After a rest and the enjoyment of the Hotel services, the guide will pick you up and drive you to the Station to take the return train. They will travel the same route, again observing the beautiful landscape and the services that the train has.
Arriving at the Ollanta Station, our transport will be waiting for you to take you to have lunch in a country restaurant located in the Sacred Valley. Our last visit will be the archaeological site of Chinchero and the work of weaving and crafts offered by its inhabitants of the area. The arrival in the city of Cusco will be in the afternoon, they will take a break at their hotel until the next day.
Continuing with the itinerary, in the morning our guide and the transport will go through your hotel to take you to the 4 beautiful places that are yet to be visited and that are outside the city, always with the accompaniment of your personalized guide. Finally, the last visit of the circuit will be the Temple of the Sun «Qoricancha», they will have lunch in the city and at the end they will be taken to their hotel.
The guide will pick you up from his hotel to take you to the airport and say goodbye to all of you. Since he accompanied you throughout your stay in the city of Cusco.
Includes
Organization of the personalized itinerary.
Staff at each arrival point to assist you.
The excursions and activities that we mention in the itinerary.
Most of the meals according to the itinerary.
Not include
International flights.
Travel insurance.
Unspecified food.
Tips.
Atika committed to providing quality service and luxury has carefully chosen each of the hotels and restaurants to enjoy an unforgettable stay! Our trained staff throughout the organization of your personalized and luxury tour will help you choose the best hotels
Have you ever dreamed of exploring the mysterious paths of the ancient Incas? As you know trekking the legendary Inca Trail to Machu Picchu is a dream for many adventurers. If you’re planning a journey to adventure to this UNESCO world heritage place through the famous Inca Trail, you’re likely wondering what kind of equipment and clothing you’ll need to ensure a safe and comfortable journey. In this article, we’ll provide you with all the tips and recommendations so you can fully enjoy this unique experience.
The Importance of the Right Gear
When embarking on the Inca Trail, it is crucial to have the right equipment to ensure your safety and comfort throughout the entire journey. Here is a list of essential items to consider:
Sturdy Footwear: A pair of durable and well-fitted hiking boots will be your best companion on the Inca Trail. Make sure they are properly broken in before the hike to prevent blisters and chafing.
Spacious Backpack: Choose a backpack of suitable size to carry your belongings. Ensure it is waterproof and has enough compartments to keep your items organized.
Layered Clothing: The weather on the Inca Trail can vary significantly throughout the day. Therefore, it is advisable to dress in layers to adapt to temperature changes. Bring breathable shirts, sweaters or waterproof jackets, and comfortable pants.
Rain Gear: Don’t forget to pack a poncho or waterproof jacket to protect yourself from sudden rains. It is also advisable to carry a waterproof cover for your backpack and plastic bags to keep your belongings dry.
Preparation for Nights on the Trail
During your journey along the Inca Trail, you will spend several nights camping in remote and beautiful locations. Here are some items you should include in your gear for a satisfying camping experience:
Sleeping Bag: Choose a high-quality sleeping bag suitable for nighttime temperatures. Ensure that it is compact and lightweight for easy transport.
Flashlight or Headlamp: A portable light source will be your best companion during the nights on the Inca Trail. Choose a flashlight or headlamp with long-lasting batteries and make sure to bring spare batteries.
Personal Hygiene Items: Even though you’ll be in a natural environment, it’s important to maintain personal hygiene. Include wet wipes, toilet paper, and hand sanitizer on your list of essential items.
Other Essential Items for Your Journey
In addition to the previously mentioned equipment, there are some additional items that can make your experience on the Inca Trail more enjoyable and secure. Here they are:
Hiking Poles: Hiking poles provide additional stability and reduce strain on the knees during long walks. Consider bringing a pair to ease your journey.
Sun Protection: The sun can be relentless in certain parts of the Inca Trail. Make sure to bring broad-spectrum sunscreen, a wide-brimmed hat, and sunglasses to protect yourself from ultraviolet rays.
First Aid Kit: Never underestimate the importance of carrying a basic first aid kit. Include bandages, disinfectants, pain relievers, and any personal medications you may need.
The Classic Inca Trail and Other Alternative Routes
In addition to the Classic Inca Trail, there are other alternative routes that also offer incredible experiences. If you are considering exploring these paths, note that the equipment and clothing items mentioned above still apply. Make sure to research and plan accordingly based on the specific route you choose.
Aside from the renowned Classic Inca Trail, adventurers can opt for alternative routes, each promising unique and unforgettable experiences. While the essential equipment and clothing remain consistent, thorough research and planning tailored to your chosen route are imperative for a successful journey.
We trust that you’ve found this Inca Trail Packing List helpful! Should you have any additional inquiries, don’t hesitate to reach out to us. We’re here to provide any assistance you may need!
