The Heart of The Incas

Walk in the footsteps of the Incas as the two of you make your way through Peru on an incredible scenic adventure. See Machu Picchu, Lake Titicaca, and more.

Exploring The Heart of The Incas: A Cultural Expedition | Anywhere

Cesar Nizama

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Lima

The coastal city of Lima is diverse, with colorful parks, friendly locals, tasty cuisine, vibrant markets, and ancient historical attractions. Travelers can tour world-class museums, wander through the colonial architecture of Miraflores, and eat seafood along the Pacific coast.

Holiday Inn Lima Airport

Holiday Inn Lima Airport Hotel makes it easy to make it to your flight — the hotel is just a short walk from the Jose Lima International Airport. The hotel also offers a free transfer to the airport. 


Hotel Recommendation #1

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Arequipa

Latam Peru

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The name Arequipa comes from "Ari, Quepay," which means "Yes, you may stay" in the local Quechua language. Not surprisingly, Arequipa is very welcoming and well worth the visit with its amazing architecture, bustling city center, and friendly atmosphere.

San Agustin Posada del Monasterio

Visitors come to Arequipa to admire the beautiful colonial buildings made from sillar, a pale volcanic stone that was used to make many of the city's historic attractions. San Agustin Posada del Monasterio hotel fits right in, as it was built with sillar in the 18th century. Located near the Santa Catalina Monastery, the San Augustin Posado del Monastario allows you to experience historical Arequipa throughout every moment of your trip.

Arequipa City and Santa Catalina Monastery Tour

This tour of the city and monastery will bring you to the following attractions.   
  
The Plaza de Armas, or main square, of Arequipa is centered around a large fountain. It’s bordered on all sides by stunning white stone buildings.   
  
Presiding on one whole side of the square, the Cathedral creates awe-inspiring areas both inside and out. First built in 1612, the cathedral’s profile is unmistakable, both for its enormous size and the pair of matching white towers. Inside, the high vaulted ceiling, light color palette, and flanks of columns create a breathtaking space.   
  
You’ll also visit the Iglesia de la Compania, which was built by the Jesuits. Noteworthy for its intricate carved details, the church has wooden doors that seem built to mythic proportions. Inside there is a large number of colonial paintings.  
  
Next door stand the Claustros de la Compania. These walkways encircle courtyards that today are inhabited by upmarket stores rather than monks. The mesmerizing carved stone continues on columns lining the perimeter.   
  
The Monasterio de Santa Catalina is an enormous complex that was built in 1580; it is one of the largest attractions in Arequipa. To name a few of its attributes, this convent has three major cloisters, living quarters, a chapel, café, art gallery, and mortuary with portraits of inhabitants of yore.   
  
Carmen Alto and Yanahuara are two neighborhoods just north of Arequipa. From these pretty spots, Arequipa’s stretches out below, giving you another perspective of the buildings you see during the city tour. On clear days, you can also see the three volcanoes near Arequipa.

Set in the foreground of the scenic El Misti Volcano, Arequipa’s white stone architecture is truly a sight to behold. This tour will introduce you to several of the city’s religious buildings – including the very special Santa Catalina Monastery – and take you to a few key lookout points to see the city of from above.

Comfortable shoes, camera, and sunscreen.

Conresa Tours

Superior

Hotel Recommendation #2

Casa Andina Select Arequipa

Casa Andina Select is a modern hotel in front of Arequipa’s main square, the Plaza de Armas. It offers 58 comfortable rooms in a 5-story remodeled building.

Adventure in Colca Canyon (2 days/1 night)

At the beginning of this tour, you’ll be picked up from your hotel and taken to Chivay, a town that acts as a gateway to the Colca Canyon. The first stop is at a spot called Pampa Cañahuas in the national reserve of Salinas y Aguada Blanca. Pampa Cañahuas sits at an elevation of 12,800 feet (3,900 m) and provides awesome views of the canyon.     
  
The next stop is at the Mirador de los Andes—the view from here is stunning and includes eight volcanoes. After you’ve had your fill you’ll descend to Chivay, but will stop at yet another viewpoint that looks out over the town. From here you can see beautiful pre-Columbian terraces that are still cultivated by native people. The highest point on the road to Chivay is 14,270 feet (4,350 m).     
  
Once you arrive in Chivay you’ll eat lunch. Your guides will then take you to your hotel and a bit later you’ll head to the La Calera hot springs to soak and relax. Afterwards you’ll eat dinner, have drinks, and return to your hotel.     
  
On the second day, your guide will pick you up from your hotel at 6:30 AM and take you to La Cruz del Cóndor. The drive takes about an hour and a half, and along the way you’ll enjoy good views of the Colca Valley. Once you reach the Cruz del Cóndor, you’ll get fantastic views of the canyon and have a chance to see the Andean condor, a huge vulture that lives nearby.     
  
You’ll then return to Chivay but will make a few stops along the way, the first of which is at the Mirador of Wayrapunko, where you’ll get yet another magnificent view of the Colca Valley.     
  
The next stop is at the viewpoint of Antahuilque, where you can see amphitheater-shaped terraces and lagoons. You’ll then visit the town of Maca, which hosts a charming church and the Choquetico Stone, a carved model of the Colca Canyon that was made by the Collagua people.     
  
The final stop is at Yanque to visit Inmaculada Concepción—this baroque church, which was rebuilt in 1702, is the most beautiful church in the whole valley. Finally, you’ll return to Chivay around noon and have lunch. Afterwards you’ll return to Arequipa and be dropped off at your hotel around 5 PM.

The Colca Canyon is one of Peru’s most beautiful and dramatic areas. This canyon is twice as deep as the Grand Canyon and is scattered with mountains, rivers, and small villages. During this tour you’ll spend 2 days and 1 night exploring the Colca Canyon.

Colca Canyon 2 day, 1 night Adventure

Transportation, guide and entrance fee to Colca Canyon. Does Not Include: Hotel, meals (breakfast, lunch, or dinner), and entrance fee to La Calera hot springs.

Swimsuit, comfortable shoes and clothing, camera, sunglasses, sunscreen, and hat.

Chivay

Chivay, a traditional market town set in a picturesque patchwork of agricultural farmlands, constitutes the main hub of the Colca Valley. Chivay acts as a gateway for exploring the beautiful Colca Canyon.

Hotel Recommendation #3

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Puno

Puno is Lake Titicaca’s only major city, and most travelers will pass through here while heading towards other destinations around the lake. The city is only mildly attractive, but is surrounded by seriously spectacular scenery.

Hotel Recommendation #4

Lake Titicaca Full Day Tour

The Uros Islands are probably unlike anything you’ve ever seen before. The islands, which are about a 20-minute boat ride from Puno, are made up of giant piles of reeds that are anchored to the lake bottom. The reed, or *tótora*, is cut and continually replaced to keep the lake afloat. The scenery here – with the bright blue waters of Lake Titicaca shining in the background – is absolutely spectacular.    
  
The Uros people are thought to have fled to these islands to escape forced labor in the Spanish mines. The locals still have a simple existence, fishing in huge *tótora* rafts adorned with dragon heads.    
  
After visiting the Uros Islands, your tour continues on to Taquile Island, which is located about 22 miles (35 km) from Puno. The island is inhabited by about 2,000 Quechua speaking locals and offers travelers a good look at indigenous life. The island is small and has a few beaches and simple pre-Inca ruins. While here you’ll admire some impressive handicrafts and enjoy lunch.  

Lake Titicaca is one of the prides of Peru. During this tour you’ll explore the lake’s floating Uro Islands and encounter an indigenous Quechua-speaking group on Taquile Island.

Transportation, guide, and lunch. Includes also a short ride in a totora raft between 2 Uros floating islands.

Kolla Tours

Cultural Tour & Transportation from Puno to Cusco

This tour goes from Puno to Cusco. You’ll ride in a first-class passenger bus that’s equipped with air conditioning and TV/video. The bus personnel speak English and carry a satellite cell phone. This bus is safe, comfy, and on time.    
  
You’ll depart from Puno at 8:00 AM. The first stop is at the small town of Pucará, where you’ll visit a museum that has exhibits on the ancient Pucará culture. The museum hosts a nice assortment of monoliths, ceramics, and zoomorphic sculptures. After exploring the museum you’ll get back on the bus and head over La Raya Pass, which is set at an altitude of 14,232 feet (4,338 m) and is very scenic.    
  
Lunch will be enjoyed in the large highland town of Sicuani. The restaurant has a family atmosphere and is a good place to relax and fill up on tasty Peruvian food.    
  
After lunch the bus continues on to the town of Raqchi. Raqchi hosts an ancient temple built by Inca Pachacútec. The temple has an adobe wall that’s nearly 300 feet (90 m) long and 50 feet (15 m) high—the wall was once a part of a large hall. Nearby are six squares, each of which has several stone buildings that were likely were used to house soldiers. The Raqchi site also has around 200 round stone houses that may have been used to hold supplies of potatoes, corn, and quinoa.    
  
The final stop before Cusco is Andahuaylillas. This small town is best known for its baroque church, which local have nicknamed the “Sistine Chapel of America.” This might be a bit of an exaggeration, but the church definitely does have some excellent frescoes along its walls.    
  
The bus rolls into Cusco around 5:00 PM.    
  
Please note that this tour does not include transportation between your hotel and the bus station in Cusco or Puno. This service must be booked separately. 

On this tour you’ll travel from Puno to Cusco on a comfortable bus and make stops at several fascinating sites along the way. The whole tour lasts nine hours.

Cultural Tour & Transport  - Puno to Cusco

Transportation, buffet lunch, and entrance fees to attractions. Does Not Include: Transportation between hotel and bus station.

Comfortable clothing, camera, sunglasses, and book.

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Cusco

Nestling in the dip of the Watanay River Valley, from above the city of Cusco takes the shape of a puma, which some historians theorize was a purposeful design. As the city expands, its borders creep up the sides of the surrounding mountains, but puma statues, fountains, and signs keep the big cat’s status of unofficial city mascot.

Hotel Recommendation #5

City Tour and Nearby Ruins

Qorikancha and the Church of Santo Domingo form a single monument to the religious struggle between the Spanish and the Inca. Qorikancha was built by the Inca as a temple to the sun. They covered the walls in gold ornaments.  
  
In an important showdown between the Inca and the Spanish, the Inca ransomed their captive king in exchange for a large amount of gold, including the gold on the walls of Qorikancha. Once the Spanish had defeated the Inca, they destroyed most of the temple. The sturdy stone walls remained, and were incorporated into the construction of the Church of Santo Domingo, first opened in 1666. The altar of the church gleams with gold, in the elaborate baroque style of the colonial-era Spanish.   
  
Continue your tour of colonial Cusco at the city's Plaza de Armas. On either side, you'll see two huge, baroque style cathedrals. In the middle of the plaza, you'll see an especially beautiful colonial fountain.  
  
Just outside of Cusco you’ll reach Sacsayhuamán, an enormous Inca fort. It was constructed from huge stones that were transported over great distances. Sacsayhuamán was the site of a major battle with the Spanish. Like so much of Inca architecture, the design of the site probably had some astrological significance.  
  
Nearby, several smaller ruins present a mystery. There is no way to know what purpose the constructions at the Kenko or Tempu Machay sites served. Kenko is believed to have been a shrine, with steps that lead to a flat surface used for performing animal sacrifices. You can still see carvings of animals in the walls. Tempu Machay is a fountain and a series of baths that flows with water from a distant spring. It may have served as a spa.  
  
Puka Pukara, located across the road from Tempu Machay, is a small ruin made of pink granite rock. Because of its elevation, some scholars believe it functioned as a watchtower. No matter what it was, it will provide you with the perfect vista of the surrounding area. Taking in Cusco and its surroundings, you can return to the city appreciating how much Inca culture still defines the modern-day Cusco.    
  
To take this tour, travelers are required to have a Cusco Tourist Ticket. You have the option of getting either a Full Cusco Tourist Ticket or a Circuit 1 Partial Cusco City Tourist Ticket. Don't worry - we'll help you get the ticket. To do so we'll need your passport number, birthdate, and nationality.  
  
These tickets allow you to visit a number of attractions in the area. Some of these attractions are visited during the course of this tour, while others are not. You can use the ticket after the tour is over to visit the attractions that are not covered in the tour. Below are the places that each ticket allows you to visit, as well as the length of time that each ticket is valid. Think about how long you'll be in Cusco and what you want to see before you decide on a ticket. We can help you with this, too.  
  
**Full Cusco Tourist Ticket:** The Cathedral, Santo Domingo Convent (Qoricancha), Saqsayhuamán, Qénqo, Pukapukara, Tambomachay, Tipón, Pikillacta, Pisac, Moray, Chinchero, Ollantaytambo, Qoricancha Site Museum, Municipal Museum of Contemporary Art, Regional Historical Museum, Folk Art Museum, and the Qosqo Native Art Center. This ticket is valid for 10 days.  
  
**Circuit 1 Partial Cusco City Tourist Ticket:  **The Cathedral, Santo Domingo Convent (Qoricancha), Saqsayhuamán, Qénqo, Pukapukara, and Tambomachay. This ticket is valid for 1 day.    
  


Cusco is a modern city coexisting with an ancient and dramatic past. In the ruins surrounding the city, you’ll see the remnants of a complex belief system and highly-sophisticated engineering.

Cusco Tourist Ticket, Transportation and guide.

camera, sunglasses, and comfortable walking shoes.

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Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu 7 Days/6 Nights

Besides the sprawling Inca ruins, this tour also takes you through a surprising variety of ecosystems — 15 in total, including steamy plateaus, altitudes as high as 15,000 feet (4,572 m), and tranquil mountaintop lakes. With so many different types of terrain, you’ll never get the chance to get tired of the view. Besides scenery, you’ll also have the chance to to experience Andean culture, in villages where locals live much as they did when the Inca ruled the mountains. 

ITINERARY
THE SALKANTAY
TREK TO MACHU PICCHU
7 day experience
Day 01 - Cusco / On the way to Soraypampa
Day 02 - Soraypampa | Hike to Lake Humantay
Day 03 - Soraypampa | Crossing the Salkantay Pass
Day 04 - Wayraccmachay | Descending into the cloud forest
Day 05 - Collpapampa | Following the Santa Teresa river valley
Day 06 - Lucmabamba | Exploring Llactapata pass
Day 07 - Machu Picchu | The Sanctuary

What follows is a customized daily itinerary with the most relevant information.

**DAY 0 CITY OF CUSCO | TRIP BRIEFING**

Tonight you will meet your guides and other trekkers for an important informational meeting.
Time: 7:00 pm
Location: El Mercado Hotel (Calle 7 Cuartones 306, Centro Histórico del Cusco, Cusco) 
Duration: Approximately 45 minutes

**DAY 1 CUSCO TO SORAYPAMPA**

After you’ve had an early breakfast, your tour guide and will pick you up at your hotel in Cusco. 
You’ll set the tone for your trip with a stop at the Quilla Rumiyoc archeological site, which has terraces and water channels that were designed to honor the moon goddess. 

Your drive brings you to the mountain village Mollepata where you’ll stop by the El Pedregal farmhouse for an educational look at local agriculture. Afterward, you’ll continue driving until you reach Challacancha, where you’ll begin your hike to Soraypampa on the fairly easy Camino Real (Royal Path). At this point in the hike, you’ll be easing into the altitude. At the end of the trail, you’ll reach the Salkantay Lodge, where you’ll spend the night. 

Pick up time from your Cusco hotel: 7:00am
Trekking Time: Approximately 6 hours (including picnic lunch en route)
Hiking Level: Moderate to Challenging
Meals: L (en route) and D
Overnight: Salkantay Lodge
Optional: Guests who do not wish to walk may be taken to the lodge by vehicle. 

**DAY 2 HIKE TO HUMANTAY LAKE**

After breakfast at the lodge, you’ll start your half-day hike to Lake Humantay. It’s a gorgeous sight, with bright blue water surrounded by snow-capped mountains. Your guide will lead you in a meditation and make a small offering to the goddess “Pachamama” — Mother Earth. 

Afterward, you’ll head back to the lodge for a hot lunch. The rest of your day is yours to do as you please — this is a good chance for massages and Jacuzzis. There are also a couple of optional additional excursions, outlined below. 

Trekking Time: Approximately 4 hours 
Hiking Level: Moderate 
Meals: B, L and D
Overnight: Salkantay Lodge

Optional activity: Horseback riding (At an additional cost)
Chakana Excursion: 5–6 h. horseback/trekking combo to a nearby high view point, where a huge Inca cross (chakana) has been placed (1-2 h. riding on a steep hillside). This excursion will replace the hike to glacial lake.  
Short Excursion: 2 hours ride around Soraypampa in the afternoon (after hike to glacial lake). 
Note: While the morning hike to Lake Humantay is optional, we strongly recommend your participation in preparation for the strenuous hike on day three

**DAY 3 CROSSING THE SALKANTAY PASS**

Day three brings a more challenging hike. You’ll hike through the Rio Blanco Valley, circling the  Humantay Peak, making your way through plateaus dotted with boulders of varying sizes. These boulders are evidence of the river that used to carve out these massive rocks. This hike brings you to Salkantay Pass, the highest point on the trek at 15,213 feet (4,636 m). 

During your descent, you’ll stop among the boulders for a hot picnic lunch. Then you’ll continue down hills and through marshes to the Wayra Lodge at Wayraccmachay. 

Trekking Time: 6–8 hours (including lunch) 
Hiking Level: Challenging, crossing a 4,638m (15,213ft) mountain pass
Meals: B, L (en route) and D
Overnight: Wayra Lodge
Optional: Horseback Riding. You may choose to trade day 3´s hike up to Salkantay pass for a horseback ride (entirely or partly at additional cost).

**DAY 4 DESCENDING INTO THE CLOUD FOREST**

Take your time at breakfast at the Wayra Lodge, after which you’ll continue your descent on a path that follows the Salkantay River. You’ll see more locals during this leg of the journey, passing by their cozy mountain abodes. 

At lunch, you’ll arrive at Colpa Lodge. Guests tend to remember this lodge for its incredible view, which looks out over three rivers. The staff here will greet you with a traditional Andean lunch, cooked Pachamanca style — your guides will show you how they cook using a natural underground oven that’s heated by hot stones. 

For the rest of the day, you have the option of taking a second hike to a nearby cloud forest, or simply relaxing at the lodge. 

Trekking Time: 3–4 hours 
Hiking Level: Easy to Moderate 
Meals: B, L, and D
Optional Activity: Afternoon bike from Manchayhuaycco to Collpapampa. You will descend through a beautiful valley in which you will admire the diverse cloud forest vegetation through the slopes of the valley. Duration: 3hrs approximately / Level: Easy. This activity has an additional cost.
Overnight: Collpa Lodge

**DAY 5 FOLLOWING THE SANTA TERESA RIVER VALLEY**

Today we hike along the Santa Teresa river valley, through more populated rural areas.

As you hike through the Santa Teresa River Valley, you’ll hop over small streams and see waterfalls fed by far-off glaciers. You’ll also cross through scenic fruit orchards. Lunch is served on the banks of a river, before another hour-long walk to a vehicle that will take you the short drive to Llactapata Inca Trail. Follow this trail to a coffee plantation that produces top-tier organic coffee. You’ll notice the increased humidity — signs that you’re close to the Amazon. Your trail ends at your bed for the night, at the lovely Lucma Lodge.  

This day includes the option of replacing the trek with an all-day ziplining excursion, or the addition of a bike trip. Both are an additional cost. 

Trekking Time: 5–6 hours (including lunch) 
Hiking Level: Moderate to Challenging (because of distance, not terrain)
Meals: B, L and D
Overnight: Lucma Lodge

Optional Activities: 

Zip Line: Located in Santa Teresa. This is a full day activity which replaces the trek. It has an additional cost. 

Biking: Option a) Yanama pass – Hornopampa – Lluskamayo. You will head downhill almost 8,000 ft. through a dirt road admiring breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains. Duration: 5 hrs. Level: Easy to moderate. Option b) Descent from Hornopampa to Lluskamayo. Duration: 3.5 hrs. Level: Easy 
 

**DAY 6 FIRST VIEWS OF MACHU PICCHU FROM LLACTAPATA PASS**

Your day begins with a 2-3 hour climb up steps built by the Inca. You’ll reach a peak first, your last before you reach Machu Picchu. Next, follow your guide to the Llactapata ruins, located at an elevation of 8,974 feet (2,736 m). Scholars believe this area may have served as a roadside shrine on the way to Machu Picchu. From here, you’ll be able to see the a southeast view of Machu Picchu in the distance. 

Head a short distance down the trail to a meadow with a panoramic view — this is where you’ll stop for lunch. Afterward, you’ll descend through bamboo forests, ending the hike at the Hidroelectrica train station. From there, you’ll embark on a one-hour train ride to Aguas Calientes, the small town that serves as the gateway to Machu Picchu. 


Trekking Time: 4–6 hours 
Hiking Level: Moderate to Challenging 
Train from Hidroelectrica to Aguas Calientes:  1 hour
Meals: B, L (en route) and D
Overnight: Inkaterra Pueblo Hotel 

**DAY 7 VISIT MACHU PICCHU SANCTUARY**

After a very early buffet breakfast at the hotel, you’ll start the bus ride to your final destination, Machu Picchu. The bus ride takes 30 minutes. On a two-hour tour, your guide will offer insight into structures like the Watchtower and the Temple of the Sun, as well as the terraces hillsides and royal residences. Some edifices are more mysterious, and point to the Inca’s profound astronomical insight. 

If you’re ready for more hiking, consider an additional side trip to the top of Huayna Picchu, the mountain next to Machu Picchu that offers an incredible view of the site — many people come here just for the photograph and bragging rights. 

Once you’ve toured Machu Picchu, you’ll return to Aguas Calientes for lunch. After lunch, you’ll hop on the train to begin your return to Cusco. A car will be waiting for you you at the train station to bring you to your Cusco hotel. 

Huayna Picchu hike: 10am (subject to availability) 
Afternoon train from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo and transfer to Cusco Hotel: 3 – 4 hours approx
Meals: B and L

Note: Huayna Picchu Mountain tickets are subject to availability

END OF SERVICES

**IMPORTANT NOTE:**

TRAVEL INSURANCE
The Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu is an Adventure Travel Activity which takes place in remote locations and at certain times at high altitudes. As such, it contains a certain level of risk. In order to ensure a safe experience for every guest, we kindly request that every guest presents valid proof of insurance coverage as a minimum for Medical Emergency Treatment and Evacuation. Please note that some insurance policies exclude Adventure Travel Activities or similar from the coverage, so please be careful when assessing and/or purchasing your insurance policy and please make sure that the insurance policy includes Adventure Travel Activities or similar.

DEFINITION OF “VALID PROOF OF INSURANCE”
It is required presentation of the following information at least 60 days prior to trip start date:
** Name of Insurance Company and Name of Specific Policy (if applicable)
** Coverage registration number or code 
** 24hr emergency telephone numbers provided by the insurance company

Our provider partners with an insurance company called BUPA GLOBAL TRAVEL – a member of the BUPA Group to oer insurance coverage for Medical Emergency Treatment and Evacuation, including Adventure Travel Activities. Upon your request, we may purchase this insurance coverage ON YOUR BEHALF from the mentioned supplier at a rate of US$10 per person per day. The full terms of coverage of the mentioned policy can be found at BUPA Global's website.

In the event that a guest has not presented valid proof of insurance to us at least 30 days prior to the trip start date, provider will provide the aforementioned insurance policy at the rate of US$10 per person per day, for the duration of the itinerary purchased of 7 Days / 6 Nights.

*Get your personalized travel insurance quote [here](/insurance).*

**NOT INCLUDED:**

Massage & Spa Services, Laundry Service, Optional Activities: Chakana Inca Cross Excursion (for the Trekking Program only), Canopy Zipline, Horseback Riding (For the Trekking program only, subject to change). Alcoholic beverages. Bottled water and sports drinks are not included. In an effort to reduce plastic waste on the trail and at the lodges we encourage guests to use refillable water bottles. For this purpose we provide and ample supply of the highest - quality filtered water, available at multiple water stations at the lodges. Local taxes (18% IGV) on meals and lodging applicable to Peruvians, foreign residents in Peru and tourists.
Traveling in Peru for 60+ days

This luxurious 7-day trek to Machu Picchu allows you to have an unforgettable trekking experience in between stays in luxurious lodges that include perks like massages and Jacuzzis. Guides carry the bulk of your supplies and handle all of the meal preparations — while you hike, all you need to to focus on is the views and adjusting the tremendous altitude. Dinners include wine pairings and the cooks are ready to cater to your special requests. 



Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu 7 Days, 6 Nights

** All services and transportation (vehicles and trains) from pick up in Cusco on Day 1 to drop off in Cusco on Day 7.
** 6 nights lodging (5 nights in MLP lodges, 1 night in Aguas Calientes in a 4-star hotel).
** All meals except breakfast on Day 1 and dinner on Day 7.
** Service of a bilingual guide (English/Spanish) from Day 1 to Day 7 (other languages available at additional cost).
** Transportation of personal belongings on the trek by pack horses/mules and/or porters.
** Guided visit of Machu Picchu Sanctuary (includes entrance, transportation to and from the site and Huayna Picchu permits).
** Wireless Internet access (Wi-Fi) at all lodges and hotels.
** US$50.00 gratuities for service sta (MLP lodge sta, mule drivers and route chefs), excluding guides.
** Water, tea, coffee, soft drinks and fresh fruit juices are free of charge at the MLP Lodges. Only filtered water and tea are available free of charge at the hotel in Aguas Calientes.

Original passport in hermetic plastic bag, mosquito repellent, sun screen, sunglasses, flashlight, tablets for altitude sickness (easily bought in the drugstores in Cusco), heavy clothing (hat, scarf, wind breaker, poncho, gloves), hiking boots, 6 pairs of socks (feet can get wet, so it's really important to have dry and warm socks), money for personal expenses, tips, and extra services (like add-on activities, spa services, and laundry at the hotels). 

In the rainy season it is important to have your personal belongings in plastic bags, toilet paper, snacks, camera.

Mountain Lodges of Peru

Hotel Recommendation #6

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Chez Wong Restaurant

His restaurant is considered a "huarique" (not fancy but with the best home flavors), In fact, it is the dinning room of his house. it has no sign or anything to identify it. It has a closed door and has only 10 tables. It serves only with reservation. There is not a Carte, nor waiters, and Wong is the only one who welcome his clients and talks to them. 

The only question that Javier Wong will ask to who visit him is if he/she wants "cold or hot". His kitchen is in view of the customers, and the most complicated dish, the delay of ten minutes, the rest between four and five minutes. The client who attends his little huarique, eats what Javier Wong prepares him according to the inspiration he has at that moment.
  
He has become famous for cooking according to his imagination and intuiting the taste of the diner. In 2011 he wrote the book "Javier Wong and the best cebiche in the world" where he talks about his history, recipes and philosophy of life. He was recognized by the English newspaper "The Guardian" as the best cebichero in the world. In 2014 he was the winner of the 2nd edition of the "Chowzter World's Tasties Fast Feast 2014". His cebiche de lenguado (sole) was awarded as the "Best Plate of the World." The event took place in London.

Javier Wong is a master in preparing sole ceviche (cebiche) and considered by many people as the best chef in cebiches. He is self-taught, temperamental and whose cuisine is considered cult. It is recommendable only to foodies. His restaurant has been visited by politicians, mayors, presidents and personalities mainly from Peru. Javier Wong is considered a chef, master of the sole and the octopus and with his creativity in chopping and mixing ingredients achieves the most delicious dishes.

Chez Wong Restaurant - The King of Ceviche

Lunch (2 dishes). It does not include drinks, or desserts,nor tips.

An open mind to enjoy his food. Some times could be a bit salty.

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My Family

Myself

My Friends

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Natural Wonders

Culinary & Cultural Encounters

Adventure Sports

Hidden Local Gems

Photo Opportunities

Mind & Body Rejuvenation

Easy Sightseeing

City-Life Energy

Rugged Exploration

Rest & Relaxation

Romantic Moments

Mind-blowing Vistas

Off-The-Beaten-Path Exploration

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Peru
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Vietnam
Ecuador
Thailand
Belize
Indonesia
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Panama
Laos
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That I’ll spend with Group type
My Spouse/Partner
My Family
Myself
My Friends

Is filled with Trip type
Natural Wonders
Culinary & Cultural Encounters
Adventure Sports
Hidden Local Gems
Photo Opportunities
Mind & Body Rejuvenation
Easy Sightseeing
City-Life Energy
Rugged Exploration
Rest & Relaxation
Romantic Moments
Mind-blowing Vistas
Off-The-Beaten-Path Exploration