USA – PERU Departure USA to Lima

Chincero-Maras-Monray-Tarabamba (Blue route on the Map) After breakfast we’ll take a short bus ride to the Village of Chinchero at 12,408ft and begin our bike tour, passing by the Lake of Hyapyo, the village of Cruzpata, and then a visit of the Salineras de Maras, an eye-catching salt mine where an ancient method of drying salt is still practiced today. From here we’ll descend into the valley and stop for lunch at the Hacienda Tunupa. The first part of the ride is a “little up and a little down”, the second half is down only. The ride is on back roads and is considered moderate. Distance: 25 miles. Dinner served at the hotel.

Yanahuara-Ollantaytambo (Green route on the map). Today will be another beautiful ride through the SacredValle on a back road along the river toward the village of Ollantaytambo. Again, this will not be a difficult ride. A massive Inca fortress above the village dominates Ollantaytambo. It is also the best surviving example of Inca city planning with narrow cobblestone streets that have been constantly inhabited since the 13th century. Lunch is on your own. Distance: 18 miles. Dinner served at the hotel.

Hyayllabamba to Pisac (Red route on the map) After breakfast we will start our first bicycle ride along the SacredValley from Huayllabamba to Pisaq on a back road where there is little traffic. The road and terrain is relatively flat so the ride will be a good warm up for us. We’ll stop at the local Indian market for shopping and lunch. Return to the hotel in the afternoon and relax by the pool. Distance: 27 miles. Dinner served at the hotel.

Sacred Valley-Machu Picchu—Agua Caliente, Early departure by train for the lost city of the Incas…Machu Picchu. Optional hike, the train will drop you off four miles from the entrance of Machu Picchu , so you can hike two and a half hours on the Inca Trail. Machu Picchu with it’s awe-inspiring location , is the best known and most spectacular archaeological site on the continent. This bewitching sanctuary is the most perfect surviving example of Inca architecture, having never been looted or damaged by the Conquistadors. Archaeologists today are forced to rely heavily on speculation and educated guesswork as to its function. Its name comes from the ancient Quechua word that means “old mountains.” Discovered in 1911 by an American researcher, Hiram Bingham, there are now many hypothesis regarding the construction of the city, only one thing is for certain, it was built to represent the Incas most important center for worship and astronomic observations. After a guided tour we’ll take a bus down to Aqua Caliente, the nearest village from the ruins, and stay at the Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel, a fabulous lodge located in the middle of the rain forest. Dinner served at the hotel.

Agua Caliente- Cuzco
Breakfast and morning at leisure: An early trip back to the ruins to see them in the morning light or a guided walk from the hotel to see the tea plantation with humming birds and Peruvian orchids. Early afternoon return to Cuzco with Vistadome train (3 hours 45 minutes). Transfer to hotel. Dinner at a local restaurant.

Cuzco - Breakfast and departure for a half day sightseeing tour of surrounding areas around Cuzco including the Inca ruinsof Sacsayhuaman, the Red Fortress of Puka Pukara, the Baths at Tambomachay and the Temple of Qenqo. Afternoon at leisure. Dinner on your own…a chance to explore the exquisite cuisine of Cuzco.

Cusco – Buffet breakfast and full day at leisure to enjoy the city of Cusco or take optional activities as: horse back Riding, sightseeing tour, take photos or more shopping. Farewell dinner in a restaurant.

Cusco-Lima-USA After breakfast you will be transferred to Cusco airport . Once you arrive in Lima airport A guide will assist you with the check in process to USA flight or if you like, as most of the flights depart late In the evening, you can join an optional sightseeing tour of Lima including lunch and time at leisure.