Nasca Lines and short Inca Trail hike to Machu Picchu Peru

Nasca Lines and Short Inca Trail hike to Machu Picchu ( 8 days and 7 nights )
Price per person US$1196 based on double occupancy and as a party of two

An interesting trip that combines a visit to the Nasca Lines, which represent some sort of vast astronomical pre-Inca calendar, followed by a visit to Machu Picchu , the Sacred Valley of the Incas and Cusco as well as the ancient capital of the Inca Empire.

DAILY DEPARTURES from Lima

Day 1 : LIMA PICK UP Pick up upon arrival and overnight at Carmel Hotel or similar located in Miraflores, Lima. Day 2 : LIMA CITY TOUR AND GOLD MUSEUM In the morning, we will take the Lima city tour (half day). You will be picked up from your hotel at 09 a.m. The city tour begins with a visit to the Plaza de Armas, which has been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Running along two sides are arcades with shops: Portal de Escribanos and Portal de Botoneros. In the center of the Plaza is a bronze fountain dating back to 1560. Located in the Plaza is the Cathedral, note the splendidly carved stalls, the silver covered altars surrounded by fine woodwork, mosaic covered walls bearing the coats of arms of Lima and Pizarro. Next to the Cathedral is the Archbishop's Palace. Then, you'll visit the Monastery of San Francisco, This is famous for the Sivillian tilework and paneled ceiling in the cloisters. The catacombs under the church and part of the monastery are well worth seeing, You'll visit the old colonial streets in the center of the city, and the modern Lima with the district of San Isidro and Miraflores. Then you will visit the Peruvian Gold Museum. This excellent private collection includes pre-Columbian gold, silver and bronze, ceramics, weavings, mummies, etc. Upstairs, there is a remarkable arms collections with an impressive exhibition from Spanish colonial times. Overnight at Carmel Hotel or similar. (B,L) Day 3 : NASCA LINES You will be picked up from your Hotel in Lima at 6:00 am, we will provide a driver and a minivan, the ride will take around 6 hours each way. On the way we will visit the Museum of the site, the Maria Reiche tomb. Then, we will stop at the over view of Nazca. Cut into the stony desert are large number of lines, not only parallels and geometrical figures, but also designs such as a dog, an enormous monkey, a bird with a wing span of over 100 meters, a spider and a tree. These lines, that represent some sort of vast astronomical pre-Inca calendar, are best seen from the air. We will take a half hour flight above the Lines (airfare not included). After the flight, we will take some time to rest and we will have lunch before returning to Lima. Upon arrival, we will transfer to the Carmel Hotel or similar and stay at the hotel overnight. (B;L) Day 4 : CUSCO Transfer to the airport where we'll take the flight to Cusco (airfare not included). Upon arrival, we will transfer to the Orquidea Real Hostal. At 1:45 p.m., we will take a city tour of Cusco. This tour includes the major sites of historical interest in Cusco, such as the famous Inca fort at Sacsahuaman, and the Temple of the Sun. Also included in this is a tourist card, giving you access to all the sites in the Cusco area as a whole (i.e., including outside of the City itself) This tour finishes at 18:00 and we will stay overnight at the Orquidea Real or similar. (B) Day 5: SACRED VALLEY TOUR (TUESDAY, THURSDAY AND SUNDAY) You will be picked up at 8,45A.M. Full day excursion to the Urubamba Valley,visiting: the village of Pisac, a picturesque town of creole and colonial aspect and its lndian market and craftfair. Lunch provided. In the afternoon you'll visit to the fortress of Ollantaytambo, an architectural group that in the days of the Tahuantinsuyo empire was a gigantic agricultural, administrative, social, religious and military complex, then the Chincero market. At the end Return to Cusco and Overnight. (B,L) Inka Trail 2 Days *************** KIDS under 12 years old or students -Discount $10.-usd per person. Note: In order to get the discount it is necessary to send us via email the scanned copy of your ISC (International Student Card) within two days. Without this copy we will not be able to offer you the discount. The group is formed up to 16 persons . Day 6 MACHUPICCHU You will be picked up from your hotel around 6 am. Transfer from the hotel to the train station where you will take the train to Km 104, arriving at approx. 10:30, from there we will start the hike. After about 3 hours we will arrive at Wiñaywayna (2700m), walking 8 km, box lunch is provided on route. At Wiñaywayna we’ll explore the extensive Inca ruins, undoubtedly the most spectacular ruins of the whole Inka Trail. In the afternoon we go back on the trek, we'll arrive at the Inti Punku (the Sun Gate) with beautiful views of Machu Picchu and then to Aguas Calientes where we will overnight at the Presidente Hostal(or similar) (B,Box lunch) Day 7 MACHUPICCHU - CUSCO After breakfast we will arrive at Machu Picchu ruins (2400m). Guided tour of the ruins for approximately 2 hours followed by some time at leisure, lunch provided. In the afternoon we will take the backpacker train to Cusco. Overnight at Orquidea Real Hostal .(B,L) INCLUDES : -Transportation to head of trail -Entrance ticket to Inca Trail -Meals as specified in the above itinerary B=Continental Breakfast; L=Lunch -Lodging in Aguas Calientes: Hostal Presidente (or similar) -Professional bilingual guide -Train ticket back to Cusco - Backpacker class (economy class). NOT INCLUDED -Dinners or extra meals do not specified in the itinerary. -Porters. YOU SHOULD BRING -Back pack, trekking shoes -Water bottle, flash light, hat -Personal clothing for trek -Insect repellent -Passport IMPORTANT NOTE OF INCA TRAIL *************************** Reservations need to be done two months prior to arrive to Cusco. Nevertheless take note there is a limit of visitors per day so I suggest you to book the trip as soon as possible to guarantee your spots. Remember to take your passport and your isic card on the inca trail because without they you are not going to be able to do the hiking and take only the necessary items for the trek, the rest of your luggages you can leave it at your hotel in Cusco (most of hotels and hostals has an storage where to keep until your return) * Participants need to be in good physical health and condition to be able to enjoy the Inka Trail. The trekking will be difficult if you have not exercised regularly before your trip. To fully enjoy an Inka Trail adventure, we advise passengers to get into an exercise program for their own safety and enjoyment. If a passenger suffers from any medical condition, we advise him/her to consult a physician about joining an Inka Trail Expedition. Day 8 TRANSFER TO LIMA Transfer to the airport where we'll take the morning flight back to Lima (airfare not included) in time to get your international flight connection (B) END OF OUR SERVICES Lima Plaza de Armas Nazca Lines Machu Picchu Chincero market Cusco main square	Lima Plaza de Armas
	Nazca Lines
	Machupicchu
	Chincero market
	Cusco main square

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INCLUDES: All hotel and lodge accommodations based on double occupancy. All scheduled transportation. All transfers. All scheduled excursions with English-speaking guide services. All entrance fees. Meals. B=Breakfast; L=Lunch; D=Dinner.

Note : We can replace above Hotels with other one with the same characteristics in the case that it becomes necessary for operative and other reasonable causes.

NOT INCLUDED IN THE FEE
International and domestic airfares, airport departure taxes or visa fees, excess baggage charges, additional nights during the trip due to flight cancellations, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages or bottled water, snacks, insurance of any kind, laundry, phone calls, radio calls or messages, reconfirmation of international flights and items of personal nature.