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10-day tour in Peru (Inca trail Expedition)
Travel old paths, travel through the history of the towns.
Day 1: Arrival in Lima, capital of Peru
The first point you will meet in Peru is Lima, a beautiful coastal city that connects the Pacific Ocean and extends from deserts and valleys to form an active and vibrant capital.
At the airport the EcoAndes guides will take you to your hotel; and together with more travel companions they will give you information about the adventure that awaits you.
Day 2: Exploring the city
At the beginning of the day you will be taken to see the pre-Inca remains of Huaca Pucllana, an incredible archaeological area that features a large adobe and clay pyramid. Here you will learn about the cultural past of the civilizations that inhabited these lands in the past.
Once in Lima again, the guides will take you to see the colonial sector passing through the Plaza de Armas and the Cathedral. The photographs of the city from these points are impressive.
After this colonial boom you will explore the modern area of Lima, as you pass through the districts of San Isidro and Miraflores, you will take a walk between tall buildings and green areas such as Parque El Olivar, you can sit on the terrace of a concept cafe and admire the vital movement of the city.
Day 3: A walk through Cusco
Upon arriving in Cusco you will be welcomed again by the guides who will take you to settle in the hotel of your choice, and as soon as you finish you will be able to go out and explore this beautiful city.
Something important to know is that Cusco is located at 11,150 ft, but don’t worry, you will acclimatize to the altitude later. and you will have a privileged visit of the city. Here you will also start at the Plaza de Armas, the center of beautiful colonial buildings. In this place we will visit the Church of Santo Domingo, a building built on the foundations of the Coricancha temple, a sacred place for the Incas where they gathered to pay tribute to their gods.
To end this day, the nearby ruins of Cusco, the impressive Inca fortress of Sacsayhuaman, Quenko and the Inca bath of Tambomachay will await you. These archaeological ruins supplied water to the surrounding places and also served as Inca Baths.
Day 4: Arrival at the Sacred Valley of the Incas
Upon waking up in Cusco, you will head to the Urubamba Valley, one of the most productive fields in the country, it is popular for its delicious harvest of corn, peaches, capulíes and strawberries and, of course, for being the ideal example of the town’s architectural work. Inca.
This beautiful place is known as the Sacred Valley of the Incas, it will be one of the best experiences of a tour to Peru. We will first pass through the Inca Ruins of Pisac, these were once the most extensive fortress of this ancient civilization and we will walk between the remains of the past and the population of the present.
We continue to Ollantaytambo, this archaeological zone is an extraordinary work; It stands between two high mountains and experts attribute military and religious purposes to it.
Visiting this place will transport you to a little-known reality, since Ollantaytambo is the best preserved Inca city and its precolonial homes are still home to several Peruvians.
Day 5: An archaeological trek
For this day’s trekking it is necessary to get up early for a 15 km road trip to a landscape of Andean valleys, rivers and lush cloud forests. Together with our travel group we will arrive at the first camp in Ayapata, here people take a break on the Andean mountains and enjoy the tranquility after a long walk.
After a rest we will continue along the path until we reach Llactapata, a beautiful archaeological citadel; We will walk along these ancient trails to the Kusichaca River, from here we will ascend to Huayllabamba, a district located at 10,170 ft high, visit the city and explore a couple of important places, such as Tres Piedras, and a forest of Andean trees, as well as the Ayapata camp.
Day 6: Ascent in the Andes
Early in the morning your hike will begin towards the highest point of the adventure. After several kilometers of trekking in the Andes, you will be at 13,780 ft high at the mountain pass, Warmiwañusca. From that point you will have an impressive view of the Andes Mountains. Something you should know is that this area is quite windy, so you will be grateful for having brought a windbreaker jacket.
After a couple of photographs in Warmiwañusca you will be ready to advance to Camp Pacaymayo, here the altitude drops and you will be at 11,480 ft high; You will share stories with other travelers and return to the adventure to see the Runkurakay Inca archaeological remains, in this place ancient civilizations paid religious tributes and controlled the passage of walkers.
Afterwards we will climb to the second highest pass of our journey, as this path is at 12,930 ft high, although then we will descend again along some ancient Inca stairs built with strong stones that have resisted thousands of years, this place will welcome us to the picturesque town Sayacmarca. You can only access this place through the Inca route. When you arrive you will find streets and buildings that are on the edge of a cliff, here people live peacefully and preserve some customs of the ancient Incas.
At the end of the day you will find Camp Chaquicocha, where we will enjoy a well-deserved rest and a pleasant night.
Day 7: Touring a town above the clouds
This day we begin an early hike, we will walk through the cloud forest to enjoy the view of the deep mountain ravines located on the northwest side of the Inca Trail before the fog descends.
We will cross the tunnels excavated in granite rock; After a couple of elevations that we must face, we will arrive at the site known as Phuyupatamarka, which means town above the clouds in the original Kichwa language. From here we can see Urubamba in the distance and continue up an impressive variety of endless rock steps until we reach the site of Intipata, an incredible complex of terraces and platforms built in the middle of the hillside.
Day 8: Trekking to Wiñayhuayna
This day we will enter a beautiful cloud forest, early, when the fog has not yet obscured the sky, you will see the impressive mountainous relief. This will be a great adventure because you will cross the tunnels excavated in granite rock, in the end you will arrive at Phuyupatamarca, this town above the clouds, (as its name says in Quechua) is located at 11,810 ft high and the most impressive thing is its platforms. cultivation of various agricultural products.
After exploring the city we will descend on rock steps to Intipata, this place is one of the least known on the Inca Route, so visitors take advantage of the small crowds and incredible landscapes.
Finally we will arrive at Wiñayhuayna, this place is certainly beautiful, several orchids usually decorate its landscapes and your guide will tell you the religious history of this place.
Day 9: Cusco, finally!
This day you can explore Cusco the way you want, you will enjoy artisanal shops, delicious gastronomy and, above all, culture; Well, Cuzco was the capital of the Inca Empire and every corner has a story to tell.
Day 10: The trip ends
After an impressive adventure, your guide will drive you to the airport and you will say goodbye to the friends you made along the way.
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