CROSSOVERPERU SMALL GROUP ADVENTURE // BROCHURE

ISSUED 2021 - 2022

MACHU PICCHU RAINBOW MOUNTAIN INCA TRAIL - HUMANTAY LAKE - titicaca lake Andean ceremonies

CUSCO - LIMA - AREQUIPA - NAZCA - PUNO - AMAZONAS

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Founded in Cusco as a travel company, CrossoverPeru speciali- zes in personally customizing and directly operating exceptional, authentic and inspirational Peru experiences for all our travelers.

Regenerative Tourism is our main goal as we encourage traveler- ss to give back to local communities during their vacation, to learn about the Local people in the area, to have a conversation with them, through a unique trip experience we will enhance and immer- se you with the Peruvian Culture. we provide the following Experiences:

• Inca trail to Machu Picchu. • Rainbow Mountain Hike. • Spiritual Retreats. • HuaynaPicchu Hike. • Caving Tours. • Biking Tours. • Family Adventure. • Andean Community Visit with daily activities.

While you relax, we take care of the rest! Experience Peru with CrossoverPeru Tours!

Sinthya Mamani & Roland LLave Ceo & Founders TABLE OF CONTENT 7 HIKEY FULL DAY 8 ◊ Rainbow Mountain Hike 9 ◊ Rainbow Mountain Hike + Red Valley 10 ◊ Palcoyo (Alternative Rainbow Mountain Hike) 11 ◊ Humantay Lake 12 ◊ Waqrapukara Cusco Trek 13 ◊ Carañahui Cave and Qeswachaka Bridge 14 ◊ Inca Trail to Machu Picchu (Full Day)

15 INCATRAIL HIKE 17 ◊ Inca Trail Royal to Machu Picchu (2D/1N) 18 ◊ Inca Trail Luxury to Machu Picchu (4D/3N) 19 ◊ Inca Trail Classic to Machu Picchu (4D/3N)

20 HIKES ALTERNATIVE TO MACHU PICCHU 21 ◊ Lares Hike to Machu Picchu (4D/3N) 22 ◊ Soqma Trek Hike to Machu Picchu (4D/3N) 23 ◊ Inca Jungle to Machu Picchu (4D/3N) 24 ◊ Salkantay Hike to Machu Picchu /4D/3N)

25 HIKES MULTIDAY 26 ◊ Choquequirao Hike (4D/3N) 27 ◊ Ausangate Hike (4D/3N) 28 ◊ Waqrapukara Cusco Hike (2D/1N) 29 ◊ Rainbow Mountain + Ausangate (2D/1N)

30 TRADITIONAL TOURS 31 ◊ Machu Picchu + Huayna Picchu (Full Day) 32 ◊ Cusco Sightseing (Half Day) 33 ◊ Sacred Valley (Full Day) 34 ◊ Maras and Moray (Half Day) 35 ◊ Sacred Valley + Machu Picchu + Huayna Picchu (2D/1N) 36 ◊ Sacred Valley + Machu Picchu + Rainbow Mountain (3D/1N) 37 ◊ Cusco + Machu Picchu + Puno (6D/5N)

38 SPIRITUAL RETREATS 39 ◊ Andean Ancestral Ceremonies (Half Day) 40 ◊ Ayahuasca Retreat (2D/1N) 41 ◊ Ayahuasca Retreat (4D/3N)

42 RAINBOW MOUNTAIN MULTI ACTIVITY 43 ◊ Rainbow Mountain + Biking (Full Day) 44 ◊ Rainbow Mountain + River Rafting (2D/1N)

45 EXTENSION TOURS 46 ◊ Titicaca Lake From Cusco (3D/2N) 47 ◊ Sandoval (3D/2N) 48 ◊ Posada Amazonas (3D/2N) 49 ◊ Chachapoyas Amazonas (5D/4N) 50 ◊ Refugio Amazonas (4D/3N)

51 PERU TOURS 52 ◊ Lima + Paracas + Nazca + Arequipa + Puno (7D/6N) 53 ◊ Lima + Paracas + Nazca + Arequipa + Puno + Cusco + Rainbow Mountain (12D/11N)

54 COMMUNITY PROJECTS 55 ◊ Dog Shelter Volunteer in Cusco 56 ◊ Chinchero Community Project 57 ◊ Umachurco Inca Trail Porter Team 58 ◊ Qeros, Andean Shamans

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7 RAINBOW MOUNTAIN HIKE Daily Departure DAY 1: Cusco - Rainbow Mountain

We will pick you up early from your Cusco hotel around 03:30 am and set out on DURATION ACTIVITIES ACTIVITY LEVEL MAX. ALTITUDE a drive through the Southeast of Cusco Valley. The drive to the trailhead 4,326 m 01 DAY HIKE MODERATE 5,200 m (17,070 ft ) (14,189 ft) is 03 hours long. On the way you arrive to little town and provide the breakfast.

Then start off on our hike, following a lovely stream. Literally herds of alpacas and llamas will immediately surprise you. We will have consistent views of the Ausangate Mountain. We will hike through villages about 4 hours round trip.Back on the trail, we encounter more of the traditional elements of this hike.

After a total hike of approximately 02 hours, we finally reach our destination, what we came to see, the Rainbow Mountains 5,020 m (16,466 ft). After getting over the shock of their beauty, you will have time to explore the area. You will have time to take pictures and soak in the environment.

We will spend approximately 30 minutes at the top.At this point, it is time to go back down. We hike downhill the way we came. The hike will take 02 hours. Our private van will be waiting for us when we return. We will stop for lunch before we head to Cusco From US$99pp We will embark on the 03 hours drive back to Cusco and drop you off at your Cusco hotel. Approximate arrival time is between 05:00 pm.

• Breakfast and Lunch (Vegetarian and Free What’s Included: gluten options available). • Emergency oxygen bottle and medical kit. • Professional Bilingual English speaking • 01 Hiking pole. tour guide. • Pre-Departure Briefing at your hotel 1 or 2 days before your hike. • Pick up and drop off from/to your hotel and transportation to beginning of the hike. • Entrances fees to rainbow Mountain.

8 Daily Departure RAINBOW MOUNTAIN HIKE + RED VALLEY DAY 1: Cusco - Rainbow Mountain - Red Valley

We will pick you up early from your Cusco hotel around 03:00 am and set out on a drive through the Southeast of Cusco Valley. The drive to the trailhead 4,326 m DURATION ACTIVITIES ACTIVITY LEVEL MAX. ALTITUDE (14,189 ft) is 03 hours long. On the way you arrive to little town and provide the 01 DAY HIKE MODERATE 5,200 m (17,070 ft ) breakfast.

Then start off on our hike, following a lovely stream. Literally herds of alpacas and llamas will immediately surprise you. We will have consistent views of the Ausangate Mountain. We will hike through villages about 4 hours round trip.Back on the trail, we encounter more of the traditional elements of this hike.

After a total hike of approximately 02.30 hours, we finally reach our destination, what we came to see, the Rainbow Mountains 5,020 m (16,466 ft). After getting over the shock of their beauty, you will have time to explore the area. You will have time to take pictures and soak in the environment.

We will spend approximately 30 minutes at the top.At this point, it is time to go back down. on the way down we will explore the Red valley and enjoy the views of the Natural Landscapes in the andes of Peru from the Look outs, the will spend hiking down another 02.30 hours. From US$119pp Then, We will embark on the 03 hours drive back to Cusco and drop you off at your Cusco hotel. Approximate arrival time is between 05:00 pm.

• Breakfast and Lunch (Vegetarian and Free What’s Included: gluten options) • Emergency oxygen bottle and medical kit. • Professional Bilingual English speaking • 01 Hiking pole. tour guide. • Pre-Departure Briefing at your hotel 1 or 2 days before your hike. • Pick up and drop off from/to your hotel and transportation to beginning of the hike. • Entrances fees to rainbow Mountain and Red Valley.

9 PALCOYO (Alternative Rainbow Mountain Hike) Daily Departure DAY 1: Cusco - Palcoyo

We will pick you up early from your Cusco hotel around 06:00 am and set out on DURATION ACTIVITIES ACTIVITY LEVEL MAX. ALTITUDE a drive through the Southeast of Cusco Valley. The drive to the trailhead at 4,326 m 01 DAY HIKE MILD 5,200 m (17,070 ft ) (14,189 ft) is 03:30 hours long.

On the way we will provide you Breakfast (at the hotel you may not have option to get breakfast). We then start off on our hike, following a lovely stream. Literally herds of alpacas and llamas will immediately surprise you.

In this Journey we will hike approximately 30 mins, we finally reach our destination, what we came to see the Rainbow Mountains of Palcoyo 5,020 m (16,466 ft). After getting over the shock of their beauty, you will have time to explore the area. You will have time to take pictures and soak in the environment. We will spend approximately 01 hour at the top so you will have time to see also the lovely natural Rock formation in the area.

At this point, it is time to go back down. We hike downhill the way we came. The hike will be another 30 min. Our private van will be waiting for us when we return.

We will embark on the 03 hours drive back to Cusco and drop you off at your From US$109pp Cusco hotel. Approximate arrival time is between 04:00 to 05:00 pm.

• Breakfast and Lunch (Vegetarian and Free What’s Included: gluten options. • Emergency oxygen bottle and medical kit. • Professional Bilingual English speaking • 01 Hiking pole. tour guide. • Pre-Departure Briefing at your hotel 1 or 2 days before your hike. • Pick up and drop off from/to your hotel and transportation to beginning of the hike. • Entrances fee to Palcoyo Rainbow Mountains.

10 Daily Departure HUMANTAY LAKE DAY 1: Cusco - Humantay Lake

We start early in the morning (around 04:00 am), Our mountain guide and our driver will pick up you from your hotel. The drive will be 03 hours. DURATION ACTIVITIES ACTIVITY LEVEL MAX. ALTITUDE 01 DAY HIKE MODERATE 4,200 m (13,779 ft ) The first stop of the day will be at Mollepata to have breakfast and fill us with the energy we’ll need to continue our trip up to Soraypampa at 3,920 m (12,860.89 ft).

After a brief rest we will prepare ourselves to start the hike upwards until we reach the highest point of the trail, on our way crossing wonderful landscapes surrounded by a complex of mountains (02.30 hours hike).

You will surely be impressed with the panoramic view of seeing the turquoise lake at 4,200 m (13,779 ft). close to an astounding Humantay glacier. After that we will hike down and return to the Mollepata where their crew will be waiting for us with lunch.

Then, We will embark on the 03 hours drive back to Cusco and drop you off at your Cusco hotel. Approximate arrival time is 05:00 pm.

From US$89pp • Breakfast and Lunch (Vegetarian and Free What’s Included: gluten options). • First aid kit equipment and emergency oxigen tank. • Professional Bilingual English speaking • 01 Hiking pole. tour guide. • Pre-Departure Briefing at your hotel 01 or 02 days before your hike. • Pick up and drop off from/to your hotel and transportation to beginning of the hike. • Entrance fee to the Humantay Lake.

11 WAQRAPUKARA CUSCO HIKE Daily Departure DAY 1: Cusco - Waqrapukara

We will pick you up early from your Cusco hotel around 03:30 am and set out on a DURATION ACTIVITIES ACTIVITY LEVEL MAX. ALTITUDE drive through the South Valley. The drive to the trailhead 4,326 m (14,189 ft) is 03 01 DAY HIKE CHALLENGING 4,300 m (14,107 ft ) hours long. On the way in Cusipata town, we will provide you Breakfast (at the hotel you may not have the option to get breakfast).

Then we will continue to Chuquicahuana Bridge, Sangarara and Pitumarca town 3,849 m (12,598 ft) where we we will take the road passing by Qenter lake them we will start the hight for about 04 hours, on the arrival we will explore the Inca Temples of Waqrapukara and we will enjoy the views of this amazing place. We will enjoy our box lunch.

After that, at 03:00 pm we will start descending our Hight down for about 03 hours to Campi Town 3,650 m (11,975 ft) and Rinconada 4,045 m (13,270 ft). Our driver will be waiting for us and we will back in Cusco around 08:30 pm approximately.

• A guided tour during the WaqraPukara What’s Included: hike. • Return transportation to your Cusco hotel. • Breakfast and Box Lunch (We can provide From US$129pp • Professional Bilingual English-speaking vegetarian/vegan options available). tour guide • Emergency oxygen bottle and medical • Pre-Departure Briefing at your hotel 01 or kit. 02 days before your trek. • Pick up from your hotel and transportation to beginning of the trek

12 Daily Departure CARAÑAHUI CAVE AND QESWACHAKA BRIDGE DAY 1: Cusco - Qeswachaka

We will pick you up early in the Morning from your hotel in a private vehicle, in which we will drive for 3.30 hours southeast from Cusco Valley crossing DURATION ACTIVITIES ACTIVITY LEVEL MAX. ALTITUDE Pomacanchis Lake 3,600 m (11,811 ft). After the stunning views on the way we will 01 DAY CAVING MILD 3,800 m (14,107 ft ) reach the Qeswachaka Bridge.

This is the last used Inca hanging bridge over the Apurimac River and the Ichu grass fibers of the bridge are renewed each year in an “annual construction of the bridge fiesta”.

After that we will move forward close to the entrance of the Qarañahui cave. Our Guide will provide all the equipment for this underground activity. Inside the caves we will find several hours finding stalagmites and some stalactites.

Our private van will be waiting for us when we return. We will stop for lunch before we head to Cusco

We will embark on the 03.30 hours drive back to Cusco and drop you off at your Cusco hotel. Approximate arrival time is between 06:00 pm. From US$149pp • Breakfast and Lunch (Vegetarian and Free What’s Included: gluten options available). • Emergency oxygen bottle and medical kit. • Professional Bilingual English speaking • 01 Hiking pole. tour guide. • Pre-Departure Briefing at your hotel 1 or 2 days before your hike. • Pick up and drop off from/to your hotel and transportation to beginning of the hike. • Entrances fees to rainbow Mountain.

13 INCA TRAIL TO MACHU PICCHU (Full Day) Daily Departure DAY 1: Cusco - Km 104 - Wiñay Wayna - Machu Picchu

You will be picked up at your hotel around 03.00 am (depending on train time) DURATION ACTIVITIES ACTIVITY LEVEL MAX. ALTITUDE and transferred to the Ollantaytambo train station. We travel by train, on a very 01 DAY HIKE CHALLENGING 2,400 m (7,874 ft ) picturesque route for 1.20 hours until we reach kilometer 104 - the start of the trail for us. Shortly after crossing the bridge over the Rio Urubamba we visit the site of Chachabamba 2,050 m (6,725.72 ft)

From here, we will hike upwards for about 8km (approximately 04 hours). The trail is well established, but there are still many stairs and the hike are mostly upwards! While this is one of the easiest hikes around the Cusco region, you still need to have a reasonable level of fitness to complete it. After our upwards climb, we arrive at the Inca site Wiñay Wayna “Forever Young” 2,680 m (8,792 ft). This is an impressive complex made up of an agricultural center with numerous terraces, a religious sector and an urban sector. We will have our boxed lunch at Wiñay Wayna.

We will then continue for about one hour further into ‘Inti Punku’ (The ‘Sun gate’) 2,730 m (8,792 ft) from where you will have your first impressive view of Machu Picchu 2,400 m (7,873 ft). A walking tour (approximately 01.20 hours) is given by your guide and after the tour, you will have time to explore the ruins on your own. We suggest to take the bus down around 05:00 pm to Aguas Calientes to enjoy From US$439pp dinner at one of the many restaurants there. Be sure to arrive at the train station 30 minutes before your departure. Our train schedule is usually at 7:00 pm to Ollantaytambo, where you will catch our private transportation for another two-hour drive back to Cusco. Train time can change according to Availability.

If desired, an extra night in Aguas Calientes can be arranged. This option is very popular as it allows more time to explore Machu Picchu. (but please note if you visit Machu Picchu a second day you need to purchase the ticket again).

• English/Quechua/Spanish speaking What’s Included: professional guide. • Box Lunch (optional vegetarian food). • First aid kit including emergency oxygen • Pre-Departure Briefing at your hotel 1 or bottle. 2 days before your hike. • Bus ticket from Machu Picchu to Aguas • Pick up from your hotel in the morning of Calientes. hike departure. • Transport from Cusco to the train station. • Train ticket to Km 104 (Beginning of the Inca Trail) and return Private transport from Ollantaytambo to Cusco. • Inca Trail and MachuPicchu Permits.

14 INCA TRAIL HIKE TO MACHU PICCHU

15 Is it difficult to do the Inca Trail Hike?

The Inca Trail difficulty starts with the distance. It’s 43 km (26.8 miles) in total, covered over 4 days and 3 nights. Every tour operator is slightly different, but the hike is generally broken down into: Day 1: 11km (6.8 miles). Day 2: 12km (7.5 miles). Day 3: 16km (10 miles). Day 4: 4km (2.5 miles). The altitude is the most difficult aspect of the Inca Trail for many people. If you have never hike at altitude before, then you know that the lack of oxygen can cause even basic exercise to seem tricky at first. Almost everyone who hikes the Inca Trail will be affected by the altitude to some extent. If you have spent two to three days acclimatizing in Cusco beforehand, the altitude on most of the hike will not cause you any issues. The biggest challenge of the Inca Trail is the famous Dead Woman’s Pass. At 4,215 m (13,828 ft) it is the highest point of the trail and by far the most grueling. For all You, healthy people with great cardiovascular fitness, the stairs might just provide the biggest challenge. Whether it is the never-ending staircase up to Dead Woman’s Pass or the uneven downhill challenge of the famous ‘Gringo Killer’ steps, every day will feel like le-day on the Inca Trail.

16 Daily Departure INCA TRAIL ROYAL TO MACHU PICCHU (2D/1N) DAY 1: Cusco - Km 104 - Wiñay Wayna - Machu Picchu

You will be picked up at your hotel around 03.00 am (depending on train time) and transferred to the Ollantaytambo train station. We travel by train, on a very DURATION ACTIVITIES ACTIVITY LEVEL MAX. ALTITUDE picturesque route for 1.20 hours until we reach kilometer 104 - the start of the trail 02 DAY HIKE CHALLENGING 4,200 m (13,779 ft ) for us.

From here, we will hike upwards for about 8km (approximately 05 hours). The trail is well established, but there are still many stairs and the hike are mostly upwards! While this is one of the easiest hikes around the Cusco region, you still need to have a reasonable level of fitness to complete it. After our upwards climb, we arrive at the Inca site Wiñay Wayna “Forever Young” 2,680 m (8,792 ft). This is an impressive complex made up of an agricultural center with numerous terraces, We will have our boxed lunch at Wiñay Wayna. DAY 2: Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu - Cusco

We have breakfast and then take the first bus up to Machu Picchu. A walking tour (approximately 02.30 hours) is given by your guide. If you have energy you can also climb Huayna Picchu 2,720 m (8,890 ft)!!! (you need to buy a separate entry to do this) From the top of Huayna Picchu is one of the most spectacular views of Machu Picchu and there is also an opportunity to visit the Temple of the Moon or the From US$495pp Inca Bridge. We include your bus ticket back down to Aguas Calientes where you can have lunch. The train usually leaves between 02.30 pm and 6pm depending on the availability . After the train ride we will take the transport from Ollantaytambo to Cusco

• Bus up, down and up again from Aguas What’s Included: Calientes - Machu Picchu. • Train ticket from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo. • Pick up from your hotel in the morning of • Private transport from Ollantaytambo to hike departure. Cusco. • Train ticket to Km 104 (Beginning of the • 01-night Accommodation 3* in Aguas Inca Trail). Calientes. • Inca Trail Permit. • English speaking professional guide . • First aid kit including emergency oxygen bottle. • Box Lunch, Vegetarian Option available.

17 INCA TRAIL LUXURY TO MACHU PICCHU (4D/3N) Daily Departure DAY 1: Cusco - Km 82 - Wayllabamba - Yuncachumpa

You will be picked up at your hotel, after you enjoy a delicious breakfast, at 5:30am DURATION ACTIVITIES ACTIVITY LEVEL MAX. ALTITUDE and brought by private transport to the km 82 where need to be checked in, after 04 DAY HIKE CHALLENGING 4,200 m (13,779 ft ) that we wil start our hike for about 05 hours until we arrive to the campsite , on the way you will have Lunch with our crew. DAY 2: Yuncachimpa - Llulluchapampa - Warmihuañusca Pass - Pacaymayu - Runkurakay Pass - Chaquicocha

Day two of the Inca Trail is accepted as the most difficult because you have to tackle Warmihuañusca (Dead Woman’s Pass). our guides will be there to take you to the top, after launch we continue the journey until we arrive to the campsite. DAY 3: Chaquicocha – Phuyupatamarca – Wiñayhuayna

Today is known as the most beautiful day of the hike as you will see a quick change in the environment to the thick tropical forest of Wiñayhuayna. You will come to the second pass at 3,950 m (12,959.32 ft)where you will encounter mountain lakes. Then we will descend to the cloud forest until our campsite in wiñaywayna. From US$2289pp DAY 4: Wiñaywayna - Machu Picchu – Cusco

Today you will wake up very early to witness the amazing sunrise over Machu Picchu. we will start hiking very early and when we arrive to the Sacred City we will have the guiding tour, In the afternoon we will take the transportation back to Cusco.

• Meals indicated: B = Breakfast, L = What’s Included: Lunch, D = Dinner, snacks. • All meals cooked on the spot with fresh ingredients by our trained chef. • 03 nights at luxury camping. • English-speaking guides with knowledge • VistaDome train tickets to Cusco. of archeological sites along the Inca Trail. • Massage Session during 03 nights on the • All transfers and excursions as per Inca trail. itinerary in private service with English • Hot Shower during the Inca trail. speaking guide. • Bath and hand Towels per person. • Meals during the hike (3 breakfasts, 4 • Air bed for camping. lunches and 4 dinners). Food includes • Sleeping bags. pancakes, omelets, soups, fresh fruit • Walking sticks. and spaghetti, chicken, fish, meat, rice, • Duffle bags. and all rich in carbohydrates and very • All entrance fees and permits. suitable for hiking, hot drinks including • All overland private transfers indicated. coca leafs tea which is excellent for the • Private porter during the trail for your altitude. personal staff. • Porters to carry the main luggage (all the • Fully Trained porters hailing from local equipment and cooking stock). communities. • Oxygen bottle and first-aid kits. • A private, hand-crafted and fully • Bus ticket from Machu Picchu ruins to personalized Deluxe Inca Trail from start Aguas Calientes. to finish. • Wine, Pisco, beer, water. • Modern hiking and camping equipment.

18 Daily Departure INCA TRAIL CLASSIC TO MACHU PICCHU (4D/3N) DAY 1: Cusco - Km 82 - Wayllabamba - Yuncachumpa

You will be picked up at your hotel, after you enjoy a delicious breakfast, at 5:30am and brought by private transport to the km 82 where need to be checked in, after DURATION ACTIVITIES ACTIVITY LEVEL MAX. ALTITUDE that we wil start our hike for about 05 hours until we arrive to the campsite , on the 04 DAY HIKE CHALLENGING 4,200 m (13,779 ft ) way you will have Lunch with our crew. DAY 2: Ayapata - Llulluchapampa - Warmihuañusca Pass - Pacaymayu - Runkurakay Pass - Chaquicocha

Day two of the Inca Trail is accepted as the most difficult because you have to tackle Warmihuañusca (Dead Woman’s Pass). our guides will be there to take you to the top, after launch we continue the journey until we arrive to the campsite. DAY 3: Chaquicocha – Phuyupatamarca – Wiñayhuayna

Today is known as the most beautiful day of the hike as you will see a quick change in the environment to the thick tropical forest of Wiñayhuayna. You will come to the second pass at 3,950 m (12,959.32 ft)where you will encounter mountain lakes. Then we will descend to the cloud forest until our campsite in wiñaywayna. DAY 4: Wiñaywayna - Machu Picchu – Cusco From US$719pp

Today you will wake up very early to witness the amazing sunrise over Machu Picchu. we will start hiking very early and when we arrive to the Sacred City we will have the guiding tour, In the afternoon we will take the transportation back to Cusco.

• Porters (to carry the tents, food and What’s Included: cooking equipment). • Entrance ticket to INCA TRAIL - MachuPicchu. • Licensed hike Guide. • Transfer train to hotel upon arrival • Transfer to start hike Km 82 (Transfer just (Transport tourist class). for the clients who travel with Crossover • First-aid kit, oxygen. Peru). • Bus Machupicchu - Aguas Calientes. • Warm meals during the trip. • Duffel bag. • Breakfast, snack, lunch, tea, dinner. • Foam Mattress. • Tents. TWO PEOPLE IN EACH TENT . • Train back to Ollanta and bus back to • Kitchen tent, Dining tent. Cusco (Expedition Train or the Voyager). • Cooks and kitchen. • 03 breakfast. • Boiled Water after the second day. • 03 lunch. • Tables, chairs. • 03 dinners.

19 ALTERNATIVES HIKES TO MACHU PICCHU

20 Daily Departure LARES HIKE TO MACHU PICCHU (4D/3N) DAY 1: Cusco - Cancha Cancha

We depart at 06:00 am from Cusco by private bus, picking you up at your hotel. We travel through the Sacred Valley to the hot springs of Lares, where we’ll enjoy a DURATION ACTIVITIES ACTIVITY LEVEL MAX. ALTITUDE great lunch. Then we start out two hour hike to our campsite in Wacawasi where in 04 DAY HIKE CHALLENGING 4,700 m (15,255 ft ) the evening dinner is served.

DAY 2: Wacawasi - Epsaycocha

After breakfast we go to the first activity of the day: observation of Alpaca fabric weaving. Then we start our climb to the pass of the Condor 4,100 m (13,451.44 ft). Here we will enjoy the incredible view of Mount “Veronica” at 5,750 m (18,864 ft) and recharge to continue our hike to Lake Epsaycocha, where we have lunch. Then we will do the final hike to Patacancha where we set up our camp and have dinner.

DAY 3: Epsaycocha - Ollantaytambo - Aguas Calientes

After breakfast, we start walking downhill to Pata court, where we will observe traditional textile and weaving practices. Then we continue to Wylloq for a brief rest & lunch. Afterwards we walk for two hours to Pumamarka and enjoy the Inca terraces. Then we depart to Ollantaytambo to board the Expedition Train Ollantaytambo - Aguas Calientes between 07:00 pm and 08:45 pm. When we From US$599pp arrive in Aguas Calientes, we bring you to your hotel and have dinner. DAY 4: Epsaycocha - Ollantaytambo - Aguas Calientes

Today we get up early for the bus to Machu Picchu after breakfast. We start with a 02 hours guided tour of the different sectors of the archaeological complex. If you want to climb the mountain of Huayna Picchu, there is an additional cost and you have to reserve at least 03 months in advance due to limited availability. After the tour you will have some free time to explore the sites or visit the hot springs in Aguas Calientes. You must make your own arrangements to be back at the Aguas Calientes train station for the train back to Cusco. We will board the 06:20 pm – 09:50 pm Expedition from Agua Calientes back to Ollantaytambo and it’s recommended to be at the station at least 30 minutes in advance. In Ollantaytambo our bus awaits us to return to your hotel in Cusco.

• Kitchen tent. What’s Included: • Toilet tent with bio-degradable toilet facilities. • English speaking professional and official • Pick up from your hotel in the morning tourist guide (2 guides for groups of over and transfer in private transport to start 8 people). point of the hike. • Chef and cooking equipment. • 1D Machupicchu entrance fee. • Pack animals (to carry tents, food and • Campsite fees. cooking equipment). • Lares hot springs entrance fee. • Pack animals to carry personal gear up • Personal tents: 2 people in each to a maximum of 06 kg per person. 4-people-capacity tent, to allow for • Filtered boiled water from lunch time on higher comfort and a safe keeping of 1st day onwards. backpacks. Our tents are 3-season, • Meals (02B, 02L, 02D + daily morning highly maintained to ensure an excellent snack + daily tea service except last performance in field. day). Vegetarian menu is available at no • Dining tent with tables and chairs. extra cost.

21 SOQMA HIKE TO MACHU PICCHU (4D/3N) Daily Departure DAY 1: Cusco - Rafqa - Soqma - Qqrimarca

We leave Cusco early in the morning and drive for 02 hours to Choquequilla, a DURATION ACTIVITIES ACTIVITY LEVEL MAX. ALTITUDE small ceremonial place where the Incas historically would honor the moon. A short 04 DAY HIKE CHALLEGING 4,200 m (13,779 ft ) drive from here takes us to Rafq’a, time to lace up your boots at the starting point of our trek where we meet the horsemen for our hike. We hike for about 1 hour to reach the small transverse and typical community of Socma. Just a hop, step and jump ahead, takes us to the hypnotizing Perolniyoc Cascade, a wonderful opportunity to stop, take photos and have a snack. Our goal is to reach our campsite at 3,700 m (12,139 ft) at about lunch time. After lunch we set off to explore the Q’orimarca archeological site, which was used to serve as a check point during the times of the Incas.

DAY 2: Qorimarca - Inti Punku - Choquetacarpo

This is the most challenging but most rewarding day of the hike. A 03 hours walk takes us to the top of the first pass, known as Puccaqasa 4,370 m (14,337 ft). After enjoying the picturesque views of the undulating valleys below, we descend down for 30 minutes, just in time for lunch. Rested and full of energy again, we head onward and upward for about 02 hours to the highest pass of the trek: Kuychicassa 4,450 m (14,599ft). From here, we head down for 02 hours to the site that the Incas From US$599pp called Inti Punku, (meaning Sun Gate) with its imposing views over the valley and the horizon is engulfed by the Veronica Mountain. Our campsite is a short distance away at Choquetacarpo 3,600 m (11,811 ft). DAY 3: Choquetacarpo - Kachiqata Quarry - Ollantaytambo - Aguas Calientes

Day 3 is all downhill hiking, with our first stop at the Kachiqata Quarry where we can personally witness the workmanship of the Incas, which they could not complete due to the Spanish Conquest. Midday we arrive at the town of Kachiqata, the end of this challenging and fascinating trek. From here we visit the original Inca settlement Ollantaytambo and in the afternoon we travel by train to Aguas Calientes where we stay overnight at your Hotel (Not included). DAY 4: Machu Picchu - Cusco

Bursting with excitement on your final surreal day, we take the first bus to Machu Picchu archeological site, making sure we tour every nook. Your guide will expertly direct you through the energetic ruins and its diverse main streets. Then on your own, you can wander around the town squares of the world’s spiritual center of esoteric wisdom, as well as climb the intricately carved stairways made of stone. Or you can stay still and find the peace within as you sit in the pure delight of the moment. In the afernoon we take train and transport back to Cusco.

• Cook and cooking equipment. What’s Included: • Horseman and mules, to carry all camping and personal equipments (7 kgs of your personal items such as extra • Transport to the start point of the trek. clothes, sleeping bag will be carried by • Licensed guide fluent in English, Spanish our mules). and Quechua. • Provision of a horse with helmet supplied • Round trip train ticket from Ollantaytambo in case of emergency such as illness, to Aguas Calientes. to ensure trek can be completed by all • Bus ticket from Aguas Calientes to Machu participants. Picchu. • First-aid kit including emergency oxygen • Admission ticket to the Machu picchu tank. Archaeological Complex. • Boiled water to fill in your bottles. • tents (large and comfortable) 2 person. • Guided tour in Machu Picchu. • Meals during the 04 days as indicated in • Foam mattress. the itinerary.

22 Daily Departure INCA JUNGLE TO MACHU PICCHU (4D/3N) DAY 1: Cusco - Santa Maria (Bicycle and Canoe)

The tour starts around 07:00 am with the pickup and transportation in direction to the passage, Abra Málaga 4,300 m (14,110 ft). This is where we will begin the DURATION ACTIVITIES ACTIVITY LEVEL MAX. ALTITUDE descent by bicycle. After approximately 03 hours of descending across beautiful 04 DAY HIKE MODERATE 2,430 m (7,972 ft ) views and fruit fields, we arrive at the town of Huamanmarka, at this point we are going to take the bus to Santa Maria (30 minutes). Here we will enjoy a delicious lunch in a local restaurant. In the afternoon, we have the opportunity to raft for about 03 hours in one of the best stretches of the Vilcanota River. This is incredibly enjoyable, however we only offer it during the dry season in Cusco (April-December). In the evening we stay at a comfortable hostel where you have commodities like Internet and hot water and can enjoy a beautiful view of Cusco Region’s spectacular high jungle.

DAY 2: Santa Maria - Santa Teresa (Trekking and Thermal Baths)

Waking up around 06:00 am, after breakfast we will start the trek; the first section is a car road aproximately one hour after that we are going to take a beautiful section of the original Inca Trail. We will also be able to witness the diverse flora and fauna of the high jungle: different species of birds, orchids, bananas, oranges, avocados, coffee, etc. Our lunch is going to be in Q’ellomayu in a local restaurant. In the afternoon we arrive at the thermal baths of Cocalmayo, where we are going From US$559pp to enjoy hours in this famous resort of medicinal thermal waters. After this relaxing therapy we are transported to our lodging, located in the town of Santa Teresa, dinner and overnight in Santa Teresa (a hostel). DAY 3: Santa Teresa - Aguas Calientes (Trekking and Zip-line)

We are going to get up at 06:00 am and after a delicious breakfast we are going to take zip line tour that is one of the most exhilarating experiences on this tour. After having enjoyed the scenery and a brief rest we will take the bus during 30 minutes to a point called “Hidroeléctrica”, where we have lunch and then continue the trek for approximately 03 hours along the railway to the town of Machu Picchu Pueblo. This is where we will stay, in comfortable local lodging at the foot of the marvel. That night we will meet in a restaurant where we will have dinner. Overnight in Machu Picchu pueblo (a hostel). DAY 4: Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu - Cusco

Machu Picchu is mystical beauty at its lofty place among the Andean cloud forest. A guided tour will help you discover and understand what Machu Picchu tells us about the life and customs of the Incan people. You have the optional opportunity to take the challenging, unguided hike to the top of Huayna Picchu, where you will have the best view of the site. This hike is highly recommended for people who are in the right physical condition, as it truly gives unparalleled views of Machu Picchu. After a long day of exploring this lost city, you will take the bus down to Aguas Calientes to catch the train back to Cusco. Upon arrival to Cusco, you will be brought back to your hotel for a good night’s rest.

• Entrance to Machu Picchu / 4th day. What’s Included: • 3 nights accommodation: a hostel. • 03 breakfast, 03 lunch, 03 dinner (Local • Pre-Departure Briefing at your hotel 1 or restaurant). 2 days before your trek. • Tourist train Aguas Calientes - • Professional Bilingual English speaking Ollantaytambo. tour guide. • Transfer from Ollantaytambo - Cusco. • Pick up from your hotel and transportation • Emergency oxygen bottle and medical to beginning of the adventure. kit. • Included the Canoe activity / 1st day. • * (Vegetarian and Free gluten options • Cocalmayo Thermal Baths / 2nd Day. available). • Included the Zipline activity / 3rd day.

23 SALKANTAY HIKE TO MACHU PICCHU (5D/4N) Daily Departure DAY 1: Cusco - Mollepata - Challacancha - Soraypampa

Leaving the hotel at 05:30 am we will travel by bus to Mollepata and Challacancha, DURATION ACTIVITIES ACTIVITY LEVEL MAX. ALTITUDE where we will begin our trek to our campsite next to Huayracpampa Lake. The 05 DAY HIKE CHALLENGING 4,630 m (15,190 ft ) ascent is approximately 03 hours long. The impressive Salkantay Mountain will be above us during this stretch, and we will be camping just below the Salkantay glacier. We will camp in Soraypampa. DAY 2: Soraypampa - Chaullay

We will begin this day by climbing for one hour to the Salkantay pass 4.460 m (14,632.55 ft). After a brief break and picture-taking session we will begin a long descent to Humantay. After lunch we will descent and be able to literally see the changes in vegetation as we go from high mountain areas down to tropical jungle with its dense forest. We will camp in Chaullay. DAY 3: Chaullay - Playa - Santa Teresa

The trail this day is very beautiful. The vegetation is very dense and we will see a variety of orchids and impressive water falls approximately 80 meters high. We will camp in Santa Teresa. From US$559pp DAY 3: Santa Teresa - Lucmabamba - Hidroelectrica - Aguas Caliente - Machu Picchu

Today we continue through the sub-tropical vegetation on our way to the village of Lucmabamba. A gradual uphill climb through lush sub-tropical forest brings us to Llactapata, where we enjoy a stunning view of the backside of Machu Picchu amongst its neighboring peaks.

In the afternoon, we continue our trek to Aguas Calientes. Overnight in Aguas Calientes.

• Transfer to start trek. What’s Included: • Transfer train to hotel upon arrival (Transport tourist class). • First-aid kit. • Licensed trek Guide. • Oxygen. • Warm meals during the trip. • Bus Aguas Calientes - Machupicchu • Breakfast, snack, lunch, tea, dinner. (round trip). • Tents. Two people in ech tent. • Duffel bag. • Kitchen tent, Dining tent. • Foam Mattress. • Cooks and kitchen. • Train and bus back to Ollantaytambo: • Boiled Water after the second day. Expedition depending on availability. • Tables, chairs. • 03 breakfast. • HORSES (to carry the tents, food and • 03 lunch. cooking equipment). • 03 dinners. • Entrance ticket to INCA TRAIL • Hotel in Aguas Calientes. -MachuPicchu.

24 HIKES MULTIDAY

25 CHOQUEQUIRAO HIKE (4D/3N) Daily Departure DAY 1: Cusco - Cachora - Chiquisqa

Leaving the hotel at 06:00 am then we will travel by bus to Cachora 3,100 m DURATION ACTIVITIES ACTIVITY LEVEL MAX. ALTITUDE (10,170 ft). From Cachora we will continue by bus to Capuliyoc, where we will begin 04 DAY HIKE CHALLENGING 3,137 m (10,291 ft ) our trek. Here we need to check our luggage, pack the mules, and begin the long ascent to our campsite next to Chiquisqa (lunch). The ascent is approximately 03 hours long, and on our way, we will be able to appreciate typical Andean flora and fauna (dinner). Camping in Chiquisqa. DAY 2: Chiquisqa - Playa Rolinda - Sunchupats

After breakfast at 05:00 am, we will continue our trek to La Playa Rosalina 1,550 m (5,085 ft) and Santa Rosa 2,100 m (6,889 ft) instead of our lunch, this journey is the most arduous , then we ascend to Maranpata 2,850 m (9,350 ft) (Lunch), during this trip you will be able to appreciate all the way the vegetation that exists in this place then we will cross a straight section in the direction of Sunchupata, here we will have our dinner and camp; from this point it is one hour to Choquequirao. Camping in Choquequirao. DAY 3: Sunchupats - Choquequirao - Chisquisqa

From US$599pp Very early after breakfast we went to Choquequirao to appreciate the sunrise, we will visit the citadel for three hours always accompanied by the guide who rightly explained about this important Inca refuge and the importance of the Apurímac and Rio Blanco rivers. After the guided tour we will start the return to Sunchupata, Santa Rosa and Rosalina beach, then we will go to the town of Chiquisqa here we will camp. Camping in Chiquisqa. DAY 4: Chisquisqa - Capuliyoc - Cachora

After breakfast in Chiquisqa at 06:00 am we return by the same road to Capuliyoc and from here it is two hours more until the town of Cachora arriving at 12:00 pm, on the way we will appreciate the exotic flora and fauna of the place, then continue to the city of Cusco. Arriving in the afternoon at the hotel. End of our services with CrossoverPeru.

• Tables, chairs. What’s Included: • Horses (to carry the tents, food and cooking equipment). • Entrance ticket to Choquequirao. • Licensed trek Guide. • Transfer to start trek. • Transfer to start trek Cachora. • First-aid kit. • Warm meals during the trip. • Oxygen. • Breakfast, snack, lunch, tea, dinner. • Duffel bag. • Camping equipment: foam mattress. • 03 breakfast. • Tents. Two people in each tentWO • 04 lunch. PEOPLE IN EACH TENT. • 03 dinners. • Kitchen tent, Dining tent. • Transport back from Capuliyoc to Cusco. • Cooks and kitchen. • Boiled Water after the second day.

26 Daily Departure AUSANGATE HIKE (6D/5N) DAY 1: Cusco – Tinqui – Upis Our guide will meet you in Cusco early in the morning, and take you via private transportation to Tinqui. Here you will enjoy a local lunch, while your gear is being DURATION ACTIVITIES ACTIVITY LEVEL MAX. ALTITUDE loaded onto pack horses. After lunch you will begin hiking to our first camp. This 06 DAY HIKE CHALLENGING 4,700 m (15,255 ft ) day we only hike for a few hours until we arrive at the village of Upis. Here you can take a soak in the hot springs, while enjoying coca tea. DAY 2: Upis – Puccapaccha Pass - Ananta

We wake everyone up aounrd 5am, you will fuel up with a big breakfast for the day ahead. The morning starts with a hike up Arapa pass 4,958 m (16,266.4 ft) before a slight decline to our lunch spot near Lake Puma. After lunch we continue uphill for our second pass for the day (Pucacocha pass 5000 m (16404 ft)) where if you’re lucky you may see condors and vicuñas until descending to our campsite of Anata. Camp will be set up for you to change and rest your weary legs and dinner will be prepared. DAY 3: Ananta - Rainbow Mountain - Lake Ausangate

Today starts with Chillca pass 5,050 m (16,568 ft), a very colorful mountain. After crossing the pass you enter into a bright red valley, climb to the Rainbow Mountain. We will enjoy lunch in the surrounding area, and head back down the valley to From US$659pp make our way to the stunning Lake Ausangate where camp will be set up and waiting for you to take a rest. DAY 4: Lake Ausangate- Palomani Pass - Surapampa

Covering less kilometers today, as yesterday was a big day, we pass beautiful glacial tarns, lush green pampas, and follow the edge of the river. Today is a great day for spotting wildlife so keep an eye out for condors, and vicuñas. DAY 5: Surapampa - Qampa Pass- Paqchanta

With only one pass to cross we will take our time today enjoying the deep blue lagoons, and alpine glacial colored lakes along the way. If your brave enough you can even jump in to cool off. Views of the massive Ausangate mountain are still visible, only today you will get to enjoy them from a new angle along with views of Pacchanta Valley. Our goal is the hot springs of Pacchanta where we will enjoy a nice soak and the views of the Ausangate Mountain above.

DAY 6: Pacchanta - Tinqui

Today is another early morning as we make our way back to the starting point of Tinqui walking on flat ground and celebrating our accomplishments. Once we arrive at the village you will have your last lunch while everything is packed up in our private transportation to make our way back to Cusco where. You will be dropped off at your hotel arriving around 06:00 pm.

• All gear and camping supplies. What’s Included: • Duffel bags to pack your personal belongings into (carried by our horses- up • Private transportation to and from your to 6 kg per person). hotel in Cusco. • Dining tent, table, stools, all cutlery, and • All meals/drinks prepared by private kitchen tent. cook (All food on the trek, which • Portable toilet. incorporates traditional Peruvian cuisine • Horseman/Pack horses to carry all of as well as modern fusion cuisine and the gear. specific dietary needs.). • Fees to access private land / Campsite. • Boiled water and snacks. • First Aid including oxygen tank. • Fluent English/ Spanish speaking guide, • Sleeping pad. plus an assistant guide for a big groups. 27 WAQRAPUKARA CUSCO HIKE (2D/1N) Daily Departure DAY 1: Cusco - Campi - Waqrapukara

We will pick you up early from your Cusco hotel around 04:00 am and set out on a DURATION ACTIVITIES ACTIVITY LEVEL MAX. ALTITUDE drive through the South Valley. The drive to the trailhead 4,326 m (14,189 ft) is 03 02 DAY HIKE MODERATE 5,200 m (17,070 ft ) hours long. On the way in Cusipata town, we will provide you Breakfast (at the hotel you may not have the option to get breakfast). We then continue to the town of Acomayo and take a break, buying any last snacks that we will want. We then arrive at the very small village of Pitumarca until road will end 3,849 m (12,598 ft), Campi Town 3,650 m (11,975 ft) and Rinconada 4,045 m (13,270 ft), where we will start the hight for about 03 hours. We will enjoy our lunch at Yanacocha Lake. On the arrival we will explore the Inca Temples of Waqrapukara 4,122 m (13,523 ft) and we will enjoy the views of this amazing place. In the evening, we will share a lovely dinner and rest under the stars. DAY 2: Cusco - Campi - Waqrapukara

We start with a nourishing breakfast and hot cup of tea, while surrounded by views of the beautiful mountains. We then begin with a guided tour of the archaeological site of Waqra Pukara, which awaits us in an impressive location. The spectacular surroundings provide a for a magnificent backdrop to appreciate the ingenuity of this Inca architecture. Here we will be able to see with our very own eyes the From US$339pp architecturally advanced triple jamb vaulted niches. After hiking further, we will have a moment to rest and appreciate the vast Apurimac river valley below. Then, we will arrive at the town of Huayqui 3,412 m (11,194 ft) where we will enjoy lunch. Here, our private transport will pick us up and we will drive back to Cusco.

• Tents. Two people in each tent. What’s Included: • First-aid kit. • Oxygen. • Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner / 1st day • Professional Bilingual English-speaking (We can provide vegetarian/vegan tour guide. options available). • Pre-Departure Briefing at your hotel 1 or • 01 night of camping / 1st day. 2 days before your trek. • Breakfast and Lunch / 2nd day. • Pick up from your hotel and transportation • Return walking to Huayqui town (Hiking to beginning of the trek. time: 3-4 horas). • Transfer from your Cusco Hotel - South • Return transportation to your Cusco hotel. Valley Cusco. • Passing through the town of Acomayo we will arrive at Campi Town, where begins our walk to Waqrapukara.

44 Daily Departure RAINBOW MOUNTAIN + AUSANGATE (2D/1N) DAY 1: Cusco - Pitumarca - Quisiuno - Ananta

We will pick you up is around 06:30 am; after will go to checcacupe, and pitumarca to quisiuno, the trip in car is 03:30 hours to me major (quisiuno), from DURATION ACTIVITIES ACTIVITY LEVEL MAX. ALTITUDE quisiuno will go to Ananta (05 or 06 hours) walk; in there is the base camp but the 04 DAY HIKE CHALLENGING 5,200 m (17,070 ft ) lunch will take after 02 hours. DAY 2: Ananta - Vinicunca- Quisiuno - Cusco

On this hike day; our Hike guide will explain about the options of the day and the wonder that is very early. A- If you want to see the sunrise in vinicunca, the wake up is very early 04:00 am, will get your snack and going to the pass, from there you will see the rainbow mountain, one hours more you will reach themountain, you can wait because the clarity of the sun is around 07:00 am in the morning.

B- If you no want to see the reflection solar the wake is normal 05:00 am well take the breakfast, will going to the pass from there you will see the mountain chain (rainbow mountain), when we arrive to vinicunca, behind us the people will arrives from Cusco. Well after you enjoy the day, we continue walk to the lunch places and then come back to Cusco. From US$339pp

• Meals during the Hike. What’s Included: • Camping Equipment. • Emergency oxygen bottle and medical kit. • Professional Bilingual English speaking • 01 Hiking pole. tour guide. • Pre-Departure Briefing at your hotel 1 or 2 days before your hike. • Pick up from your hotel and transportation to beginning of the hike. • Return transportation to your Cusco hotel. • Breakfast and Lunch (Vegetarian and Free gluten options).

45 TRADITIONAL TOURS

30 Daily Departure MACHU PICCHU + HUAYNA PICCHU (Full Day)

A trip in Peru is not complete without a visit to Machu Picchu. See the iconic Incan ruins from both on the ground and in the clouds on this guided tour from Cusco, which takes you to the ruin’s most famous spots before heading up Huaynapicchu for DURATION ACTIVITIES ACTIVITY LEVEL MAX. ALTITUDE a view from above. This private tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off from Cusco. 01 DAY HIKE MILD 2,720 m (8,923 ft )

We pick you up around 03:00 am and we take you to do the train station, it take around 02 hours to arrive there.

After going into the Citadel of Machupicchu, we will to the gate of the famous Huaynapicchu Mountain to start the climbing where we will enjoy the view.

Then we will have our guided tour of the most important places of the Machu Picchu Incan City.

After the tour your will have free time in Machu Picchu for some more photos and then we will take the bus down to Aguas Calientes where we can find a place to eat.

In the afternoon, we will take the train back to Ollantaytambo and the transfer back to your hotel in Cusco. From US$429pp

What’s Included:

• Hotel pickup and drop-off. • Round trip train tickets. • Round trip bus tickets to Machupicchu. • Entrance ticket to Machupicchu y Huaynapicchu. • Tour guide.

31 CUSCO SIGHTSEING (Half Day) Daily Departure

This fabuolous half day tour takes you around all the most important sites of Cusco.

DURATION ACTIVITIES ACTIVITY LEVEL MAX. ALTITUDE Including visits to Cusco’s Main Square, the Temple of the Sun (Qoricancha) and 01 DAY TOUR EASY 3,399 m (11,151 ft ) the various Inca sites found outside of the city you get to see an incredible mixture of Inca and Spanish-style and in the case of Qoricancha, the two combined.

Cusco is truly a fascinating place to visit; providing a blend of the two cultures (Inca and Spanish) the city has a look and feel about it that is completely different to the rest of Peru. This tour is a must-do when visiting Cusco and is usually one of the first ports of call for all visiting tourists.

What’s Included:

• Guided Tour In the Sacred Valley (Group Service). • Transportation

From US$35pp

32 Daily Departure SACRED VALLEY (Full Day)

We will pick you up from your Cusco Hotel around 07:30 am, then we will start our adventure. Our first stop after driving some minutes is: The Sacred Valley Lookout

Point, for amazing views and photos. Following, we will visit the famous Pisaq DURATION ACTIVITIES ACTIVITY LEVEL MAX. ALTITUDE Market, where People come down from the Andean villages to sell their textiles and 01 DAY TOUR EASY 2,972 m (9,750 ft ) vegetables. We will continue the journey up to the Pisaq Inca Archeological site, located on top of Pisaq Mountain in the Sacred Valley. our tour guide will take you to the most impressive spots. Then, we will drive along the valley for about 01 hour, until we reach Urubamba, where we will stop for lunch (Not Included).

After lunch, we will drive to Ollantaytambo, where the second heaviest Inca monoliths are to be found. The ruins have an amazing Temple of the Sun, Moon, and The Temple of the 10 Niches. This living Inca town displays narrow walkways, lined with water channels.

Then we will visit Chinchero and back to Cusco.

What’s Included: From US$55pp

• Guided Tour In the Sacred Valley (Group Service). • Transportation to the main Inca sites and lookouts.

33 MARAS AND MORAY (Half Day) Daily Departure

We leave from Cusco at 01:30 pm. Our first stop is Maras, from which, we can get to the salt mines. The salt mines display a bizarre spectacle of beauty. Located

DURATION ACTIVITIES ACTIVITY LEVEL MAX. ALTITUDE on a wide-open hill above the Urubamba Valley, a natural salt water stream runs HALF DAY TOUR EASY 3,385 m (11,105 ft ) underground. In pre-Incan times, they have been evaporating the salty water from this stream in order to obtain the salt that gets left behind.

After visiting the salt mines near Maras, we continue on a short distance to the Moray ruins. The ruins are composed of three coliseums, which are thought to have been used by the Incas as a sort of open air crop laboratory.

This place was used by the Incas to study the effects of different climatic conditions on crops. The terraces are arranged in concentric circles and are reminiscent of an ancient Greek theatre. Later in the afternoon around 05:00 pm we will return you back to your hotel in Cusco.

Also we can do the departures in the Morning from 09:00 am to 12:30 pm

From US$89pp What’s Included:

• Transportation. • Professional tour guide.

34 Daily Departure SACRED VALLEY + MACHU PICCHU + HUAYNA PICCHU (2D/1N) DAY 1: Cusco - Sacred Valley - Aguas Calientes

We will pick you up from your Cusco Hotel around 07:30 am, then we will start our adventure. Our first stop after driving some minutes is: The Sacred Valley Lookout DURATION ACTIVITIES ACTIVITY LEVEL MAX. ALTITUDE Point, for amazing views and photos. Following, we will visit the famous Pisaq 02 DAY TOUR MILD 2,720 m (8,923 ft ) Market, We will continue the journey up to the Pisaq Inca Archeological site. our tour guide will take you to the most impressive spots. Then, we will drive along the valley for about 01 hour, until we reach Urubamba, where we will stop for lunch (Not Included). After lunch, we will drive to Ollantaytambo, where the second heaviest Inca monoliths are to be found. This living Inca town displays narrow walkways, lined with water channels. Later in the afternoon You will head the train station and catch your train to Aguas Calientes, Our representatives will meet you just outside the train station, upon arrival and lead you to your hotel. DAY 2: Machu Picchu & Huayna Picchu - Cusco

Today you will visit Machu Picchu. You will be visiting the famous Sacred City of the Incas, you will determine, with your tour guide, the best time to start your day. After a 25-minute bus ride to Machu Picchu and going into the Citadel of Machu Picchu, we will to the gate of the famous Huayna Picchu Mountain to start the climbing where we will enjoy the view. Then we will have our guided tour of the From US$519pp most important places of the Machu Picchu Incan City. After the tour your will have free time in Machu Picchu for some more photos and then we will take the bus down to Aguas Calientes where we can find a place to eat (not include a lunch). In the afternoon, we will take the train back to Ollantaytambo and the transfer back to your hotel in Cusco.

• Breakfast and Lunch (Vegetarian and Free What’s Included: gluten options available). • Emergency oxygen bottle and medical kit. • Professional Bilingual English speaking • 01 Hiking pole. tour guide. • Pre-Departure Briefing at your hotel 1 or 2 days before your hike. • Pick up and drop off from/to your hotel and transportation to beginning of the hike. • Entrances fees to rainbow Mountain.

35 SACRED VALLEY + MACHU PICCHU Daily Departure + RAINBOW MOUNTAIN (3D/2N) DAY 1: Cusco - Sacred Valley - Aguas Calientes

We will pick you up from your Cusco Hotel around 07:30 am. Our first stop is: The DURATION ACTIVITIES ACTIVITY LEVEL MAX. ALTITUDE Sacred Valley Lookout Point, for amazing views and photos. Following, we will visit 03 DAY TOUR MODERATE 5,200 m (17,070 ft ) the famous Pisaq Market, where People come down from the Andean villages to sell their textiles and vegetables. We will continue the journey up to the Pisaq Inca Archeological site, located on top of Pisaq Mountain in the Sacred Valley.Then, we will drive, until we reach Urubamba, where we will stop for lunch (Not Included). After lunch, we will drive to Ollantaytambo. This living Inca town displays narrow walkways, lined with water channels. Later in the afternoon You will head the train station and catch your train to Aguas Calientes, upon arrival and we will lead you to your hotel. Overnight in Aguas Calientes. DAY 2: Machu Picchu - Cusco

Today is the highlight of any trip to South America – Machu Picchu! A guided tour will help you discover and understand what Machu Picchu tells us about the life and customs of the Incan people. You have the optional opportunity to take the challenging, unguided hike to the top of Huayna Picchu, where you will have the best view of the site. This hike is highly recommended for people who are in the right physical condition, as it truly gives From US$539pp unparalleled views of Machu Picchu. After a long day of exploring this lost city, you will take the bus down to Aguas Calientes to catch the train back to Cusco. Upon arrival to Cusco, you will be brought back to your hotel for a good night’s rest. Overnight in Cusco. DAY 3: Cusco - Rainbow Mountain - Cusco

We will pick you up early from your Cusco hotel around 03:00 am. The drive to the trailhead 4,326 m (14,189 ft) is 03 hours long. On the way we will provide you Breakfast. We then start off on our hike. We will have consistent views of the Ausangate Mountain. After a total hike of approximately 2.5 hours, we finally reach our destination, what we came to see, the Rainbow Mountains 5,020 m (16,466 ft). After getting over the shock of their beauty, you will have time to explore the area. At this point, it is time to go back down. We hike downhill the way we came. The hike will take 2 hours. Our private transport will be waiting for us when we return. We will stop for lunch before we head to Cusco We will embark on the 3-hour drive back to Cusco and drop you off at your Cusco hotel. Approximate arrival time is between 5:00 pm.

• 01 Lunch (Local restaurant.) / 3rd day. What’s Included: • Train ticket from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes and back. • Bus ticket Aguas Calientes - Machu • Hotel pickup and drop-off. Picchu and back. • 01-night hotel 3 hotel in Aguas Calientes. • Return transportation to your Cusco hotel • 01-night hotel 3 hotel in Cusco. / 2nd and 3rd day. • Entrance to Pisac, Ollantaytambo, Machu • Pick up from your hotel and transportation Picchu and the Rainbow Mountain. to beginning of the trek / 3rd day. • English and Spanish speaking • Emergency oxygen bottle and medical kit professional guide. / 3rd day. • 02 Breakfast. • 01 Trekking pole / 3rd day.

36 Daily Departure CUSCO + MACHU PICCHU + PUNO (6D/5N) DAY 1: Cusco - Walking Tour

Pick up at the airport and then transfer you to your hotel. In the afternoon you can have a walking tour exploring Cusco city. Walking tour - Places to see: Main DURATION ACTIVITIES ACTIVITY LEVEL MAX. ALTITUDE Square, Sun temple, San blas neighborhood. 06 DAY TOUR MILD 3,399 m (11,151 ft )

DAY 2: Sacred Valley - Aguas Calientes

Our first stop is El Mirador del Valle Sagrado, the Sacred Valley Lookout Point. Following, we will visit the famous Pisaq Market. We will continue the journey up to the Pisaq Inca Archeological site. Then, we will go to Urubamba, where we will stop for lunch (Not Included). After lunch, we will drive to Ollantaytambo. Later in the afternoon You will head the train station and catch your train to Aguas Calientes, upon arrival and lead you to your hotel.

DAY 3: Machu Picchu - Cusco

Today you will visit Machu Picchu. Our tour guide will take you to the best views before we start the Guided Tour. In Aguas Calientes, We will enjoy lunch at one of the many restaurants there. Our train will take you to Ollantaytambo, where you will catch our private transportation for another two-hour drive back to Cusco. Train time can change according to Availabilty. From US$799pp

DAY 4: On the way to Puno

This is a really nice bus trip that is more like a tour as it stops at four interesting sites along the way. Where you have guided tour and lunch at a restaurant. Places we will visit are: - Andahuaylillas: Sistine chapel of South America. - Raqchi (Wiracocha God Temple). This was an Incan church of monumental dimensions. - La Raya. his is the half-way point between Cusco and Puno and also the highest point 4,335 m (14,222 ft). - Pukara: This is the most important and oldest ceremonial center of the altiplano. The trip also includes a really nice lunch buffet in a Sicuani town. We will arrive late in the afternoon to our Comfortable hotel in Puno.

DAY 5: Floating Uros - Taquile Islands

We will take you to one of the legendary islands of Uros, where you can observe the lives of the Uros people who live on the floating reed islands. After, we reach Taquile Island. You have the opportunity to trek to the top of the mountain 4,150 m (13,615 ft) to see the Temples of Pachamama and Pachatata. Then, we return back to Puno and transfer you back to your hotel.

DAY 6: Transfer Out

After breakfast, we will take you either to Juliaca (airport) or Cusco. Option 1: Transfer to Juliaca airport located only 45 minutes away from Puno. Option 2: Transfer to the bus station and back to Cusco.have a walking tour exploring Cusco city.

• 05 Breakfast at the hotels and WiFi. What’s Included: • Lunch day 4th and 5th. • Entrance fees describe at the itinerary. • Guided group. English and Spanish • All transfers in/out, airport, hotel, bus speaking professional guide. and train station. • Train ticket from Ollantaytambo to Aguas • 02 nights hotel at 3 hotel in Cusco. Calientes and back. • 01-night hotel 3 hotel in Aguas Calientes. • Bus ticket Aguas Calientes - Machu • 02 nights hotel 3 hotel in Puno. Picchu and back.

37 SPIRITUAL RETREATS

38 Daily Departure ANDEAN ANCESTRAL CEREMONIES (Half Day) DAY 1: Cusco - Rainbow Mountain

Experience in this ancestral Inca retreat ceremonies, which will allow you to see a new perspective on life as well as also allow you to develop physically and DURATION ACTIVITIES ACTIVITY LEVEL MAX. ALTITUDE spiritually. HALF DAY CEREMONIAL EASY 3,399 m (11,151 ft )

At 09:00 am we will pick you up from your hotel to transfer to an especial in the South Valley of Cusco, approximately half an hour from Cusco. Upon arrival we will quickly settle to do the coca leaf reading which lasts between 45 minutes or an hour depending on the number of questions that you have.

The next ceremony will be the Andean cleansing and flourishing ceremony, which is important to remove negative energies and blocks. The last ceremony, a traditional Andean offering to Mother Earth which allows you to give thanks to the Mother Earth, the Apus for all that has been received.

You are also able to ask for your well-being and for that of your loved ones creating a sense of harmony and union with nature and God.

We are going to return to Cusco at 01:00 pm approximately. From US$99pp

• First: Short coca leaf Reading. What’s Included: • Second: The Andean cleaning and flourishing ceremony, which is important to remove negative energies. • Andean shaman-healer from Qeros • Third: a traditional Andean offering to community. Mother Earth. • Professional Bilingual English speaking • We will arriving at 1:00 pm to your tour guide. Cusco hotel. • Pre-Departure Briefing at your hotel 1 or 2 days before your hike. • Hotel pickup and drop-off (Round Trip). • 03 different ceremonies with an Andean Prist!

39 AYAHUASCA RETREAT (2D/1N) Daily Departure

Be part of one of the most amazing and life change experiences in Peru, Ayahuasca Ceremony which is going to work with your mind, heath and spirit just to open

DURATION ACTIVITIES ACTIVITY LEVEL MAX. ALTITUDE the most deep part of you know give you the opportunity to enhance your like and 02 DAY CEREMONIAL EASY 3,399 m (11,151 ft ) connection with the world. DAY 1: Cusco to the Ayahuasca Ceremony center

We will pick you up from your hotel at 04:00 pm to take to you to our ceremonial center, traveling 40 hours approx. Once we will arrive to the place should be time to use it to focus on what you would like to get at night with Ayahuasca ceremony. If you believe in the power of prayer suggest you use this time to pray or meditate. This is important to ensure you have enough energy and clarity for the Ayahuasca ceremony. DAY 2: Return to Cusco

Early in the morning, we will complete our stay with a nourishing breakfast and an integration conversation with the Masters before returning to Cusco in the early afternoon. From US$299pp

• Include personalized translation / What’s Included: assistance during the whole ceremony. • 01 night of accommodation at the center. • Breakfast. • Shaman-healer from the Amazon. • A conversation with the Masters. • Professional Bilingual English speaking • Private transport to your Cusco Hotel. tour guide. • Hotel pickup and drop-off. • Private transport between Cusco and Ceremony center. • Include the Ayahuasca session. • The retreat is available for any date you require.

40 Daily Departure AYAHUASCA RETREAT (4D/3N) DAY 1: Cusco to the Ayahuasca Ceremony Center

We will pick you up from your hotel at 02:00 pm to take the transport to our ceremonial center, traveling 1 hour and half approx. DURATION ACTIVITIES ACTIVITY LEVEL MAX. ALTITUDE Once we will arrive to the place should be time to use it to focus on what you would 04 DAY CEREMONIAL EASY 3,399 m (11,151ft ) like to get at night with Ayahuasca ceremony. If you believe in the power of prayer suggest you use this time to pray or meditate. This is important to ensure you have enough energy and clarity for the Ayahuasca ceremony. DAY 2: Offering to the Mother Earth Ceremony – Return to Cusco

Early in the morning, completely prepared you will take part in the last and most important healing, the offering to Mother Earth or Pacha Mama so that you can show gratitude while creating a sense of inner and outer harmony thus providing closure for the ceremony. DAY 3: Cusco – Sacred Valley – Aguas Calientes

We will pick you up from your Cusco Hotel around 08:30 am, then we will start our adventure Our first stop after driving some minutes is the Awanacancha Alpaca farm. From US$899pp DAY 4: Machu Pichu - Cusco

Today you will visit Machu Picchu. You will be visiting the famous Sacred City of the Incas, You will determine, with your tour guide, the best time to start your day. Most people prefer to rise at 06:00 a.m.

• Tour to the Sacred Valley visiting Pisac What’s Included: and Ollantaytambo. • Round trip train ticket to Machu Picchu. • 01 Shaman-healer from the Amazon. • Entrance ticket to Machu Picchu. • 01 Andean shaman-healer from Qeros • Round trip bus ticket to go up to Machu community. Picchu. • Private transport between Cusco • Specialist tour guide in Machupicchu. and Ceremony Center. • Transport from the Ollantaytambo train • 1 days of accommodation at the Center. station to Cusco City. • The retreat is available for any date you require. • Includes personalized translation/ assistance during the whole ceremony.

41 RAINBOW MOUNTAIN MULTI ACTIVITY

42 Daily Departure RAINBOW MOUNTAIN + BIKING (Full Day) DAY 1: Cusco - Rainbow Mountain (Biking) Our Multisport program includes the hiking to the Amazing and Colorful Vinincunca Mountain, Located at 16,466 feet/5,020mts . An Undiscovered land full of widly desert landscapes , snow capped glaciated Peaks, herds of Alpaca and Pristine DURATION ACTIVITIES ACTIVITY LEVEL MAX. ALTITUDE beauty, For the Way back and exhilarating Mountain Bike downhill experience will 01 DAY BIKING CHALLENGING 3,137 m (10,291 ft ) be provided , towards the lower part of the Valley , A perfect Mix of Activities for the most Active and Adventurous travelers.

An early pick-up will be arrange from your Hotel in Cusco and 1:45 minutes driving is involve until the town of Cusipata. After a healthy breakfast, we will organize ourselves, pack our bagpacks, get drinking water, arrange hiking poles, and take Van again for driving towards the beginning of the famous trail to the Rainbow Mountain.

Rainbow Mountainis a slab of shifting colours , Pinks, greens, greys and yellow struck into a bank of Rock protuding upward from the Earth. The Famous Rainbow hump is part of a whole stretch of coloured Mountains in shades of Rose and Blonde. The Climax of the Rainbow Mountain hike is a ridge overlooking the whole range , in all spectacle .

In the way back Mountain Bikes and all gear will be provided. Your BIking experience journey will pass through a vibrant Andean Valley with the Impressive From US$139pp Range of the Andes Towering in the distance , You will experience first hand how locals live in the Mountains and even see then hard at work .Our biking journey will end in the lower part of the Valley , at our Rainbow Mountain Lodge , where a homemade lunch will be served and all our Lodge facilites will be available for you, such as Dinning Area , Kitchen , Showers and toilets.

• All Faciliites , such as Dinning area, What’s Included: Kitchen , Showers, toilets etc , will be available at our Rainbow Mountain Lodge. • Private Transportation, Round Trip. • Firs Aid Kit , Radio Comunication, • English Speaking guide. Oxygen. • All entrances fee included. • Homemade breakfast & lunch prepared by our local chef.

43 RAINBOW MOUNTAIN + RIVER RAFTING (2D/1N) Daily Departure DAY 1: Cusco - Vilcanota (Rafting)

We Pick you-up at 8:00am from your Hotel in Cusco , our driving involves 01:45 DURATION ACTIVITIES ACTIVITY LEVEL MAX. ALTITUDE hours South West from from town . This stretch of the Urubamba (Vilcanota) River is 02 DAY RAFTING CHALLENGING 4,700 m (15,255 ft ) full of exiting Class III and III , pool-drop type rapids , and the beautiful highlands of Cusco along with the Range of the Andes provide a dramatic backdrop not to be missed. Once we are done with the Rafting experience , we´ll go to our Activities Peru private Lodge, where a fresh lunch will be served and all Facilites will be available , such as ; Dinnnig area , toiletts, etc. Overnight at our camping Lodge, area in Double Occupancy tents, ( 04 season tents). DAY 2: Rainbow Mountain

After spending the night at our Lodge , we´ll have an early wake up and a healthy breakfast will be served, then our private transportation will drive us up , towards the beginning of the famous trail to the Rainbow Mountain . The Varicolored Mountain , with sediment created from mineral deposits over millions of years. This unique place was discovered only about 5 years ago , it is a gorgeous route ,passing local villages built from stone and glittering Mountain Streams.

From US$199pp

• All Rafting and Biking Equipment. What’s Included: • Accomodations at our Lodge. • All facilites at our Lodge , Dinning Area, toiletts, etc. • All private transportation from Cusco - • Radio Comunication, Oxygen , Hiking Back to Cusco. poles. • All Certified guides, Rafting , Bikiing , hiking (Rainbow Mountain). • All meals during the 2 days Program.

44 EXTENTIONS TOURS

45 TITICACA LAKE FROM CUSCO (3D/2N) Daily Departure DAY 1: Puno

In the morning, we will pick you up from your hotel and drop you off at the Bus DURATION ACTIVITIES ACTIVITY LEVEL MAX. ALTITUDE station. 03 DAY TOUR EASY 3,827 m (12,555 ft ) This is a really nice bus trip that is more like a tour as it stops at four interesting sites along the way. Where you have guided tour and lunch at a restaurant. Places we will visit are:

Andahuyalillas: Sistine chapel of South America: this church is one of the most beautiful examples of Andean popular religious art. (It leaves at 07.30 am and arrives at about 05:00 pm.)

Raqchi (Wiracocha God Temple): This was an Incan church of monumental dimensions; 100 meters long, 26 meters wide and 14 meters high. The temple is divided in two naves and each nave shows 11 giant columns that’s huge!

La Raya:This is the half-way point between Cusco and Puno and also the highest point 4,335 m (14,222 ft). The landscapes here are stunning and typical Andean animals like llamas, alpacas and vicuñas are common. It is also the geographic border between two cultures, the Quechua and Aymara.

From US$259pp Pukara: This is the most important and oldest ceremonial center of the altiplano. There are interesting life like sculptures and tombs. The trip also includes a really nice lunch buffet in a Sicuani town.

We will arrive late in the afternoon to our Confortable hotel in Puno. DAY 2: Floating Uros - Taquile Islands

Early in the morning we will transfer you from the hotel to the port and then by motor boat. We will take you to one of the legendary islands of Uros, where you can observe the lives of the Uros people who live on the floating reed islands. After a beautiful three hour boat ride, we reach Taquile Island, where we will break into smaller groups to stay with the local families.

You have the opportunity to trek to the top of the mountain 4,150 m (13,615 ft) to see the Temples of Pachamama and Pachatata. Enjoy the traditional customs of the island people. Food and authentic music prepared and performed by your designated family. Then, we return back to Puno and transfer you back to your hotel. DAY 3: Transfer Out

After breakfast, we will take you either to Juliaca (airport) or Cusco.

Option 1: Transfer to Juliaca airport located only 45 minutes away from Puno.

Option 2: Transfer to the bus station and back to Cusco to Hotel.

What’s Included:

• All transfers in/out, airport, standard hotel, bus and train station. • 02 nights at 3 star hotel. • 02 breakfast at the hotels. • 02 Lunches on day 1 and 2. • Round trip Bus tickets. • Entrance fees describe at the itinerary.

46 Daily Departure SANDOVAL (3D/2N) DAY 1: Lima or Cusco/Puerto Maldonado

Transfer from Puerto Maldonado airport to the river port on the Madre de Dios River. A 25 minutes journey down the Madre de Dios River by motor canoe brings you to DURATION ACTIVITIES ACTIVITY LEVEL MAX. ALTITUDE the riverside trailhead to Sandoval Lake Lodge. From here the trail takes you on a 03 DAY ADVENTURE MILD 186 m (610 ft ) 3,2 km (1.98 mile) walk through secondary forest. DAY 2: Sandoval Lake

A pre-dawn wake-up call will enable us to be on the lake for sunrise and a hopeful encounter with the family of Giant Otters who frequent the lake and are most active at this time of day. Sandoval Lake offers abundant wildlife including over 40 species of bird’s resident to its lake margins, most of the fish-eating water birds around the lake actively fish in the early morning as well, and this outing should provide excellent views. DAY 3: Puerto Maldonado/Lima or Cusco

After early breakfast we leave near dawn and we take a final, shorter paddle around the west end of the lake to try and glimpse the Giant Otters before returning by motor canoe for the 35 minutes return trip to the Puerto Maldonado Airport, taking advantage of valuable early morning wildlife activity along the river. From From US$529pp here you fly to Cusco or Lima, where your jungle adventure ends.

What’s Included: • 02 Overnight at Sandoval Lake Lodge • All activities mentioned at the itinerary • Transfer in / out Airport to Puerto Maldonado • Transfer in / out Pto Maldonado Headquarters to Sandoval Lake • 01 Boxed Lunch and dinner / 1st day • 01 Breakfast, lunch and dinner / 2nd day • 01 Breakfast / 3rd day

47 POSADA AMAZONAS (3D/2N) Daily Departure DAY 1: Arrival & Transfer to Tambopata

Transfer Airport to Puerto Maldonado Headquarters DURATION ACTIVITIES ACTIVITY LEVEL MAX. ALTITUDE Transfer Pto Maldonado Headquarters to Tambopata River Port 03 DAY ADVENTURE MILD 186 m (610 ft ) Boxed Lunch Transfer Boat - Tambopata River Port to Refugio Amazonas Dinner Night walk Posada Amazonas - Overnight DAY 2: Tambopata National Reserve

Breakfast Oxbow Lake Visit Canopy Tower Lunch Farm Visit Ethnobotanical Tour Dinner Tambopata National Reserve Lectures Posada Amazonas - Overnight From US$539pp DAY 3: Transfer to Puerto Maldonado

Breakfast Transfer Boat - Posada Amazonas to Tambopata River Port Transfer Tambopata River Port to Pto Maldonado Headquarters Transfer Puerto Maldonado Headquarters to Airport

What’s Included:

• Programs based on double occupancy. • Includes all meal on the itinerary, accommodations, and services. • All river transportation, and transfer from and to the airport of Puerto Maldonado.

48 Daily Departure CHACHAPOYAS AMAZONAS (5D/4N) DAY 1: Chachapoyas - City Tour

Pick up at the airport and then transfer you to your hotel. In the afternoon We start our tour through the Chachapoyas city. DURATION ACTIVITIES ACTIVITY LEVEL MAX. ALTITUDE Places to see: Burgos Main Square, Amazonas Avenue, The Historic Center, The 05 DAY HIKE MODERATE 2,483 m (8,146 ft ) Huancas community, view the city and the artesanal center. DAY 2: Cataratas de Gocta

At 08:30 am departure to Cocachimba, picturesque place with very friendly people from where we will start our 02 hours walk to the base of the second waterfall in the middle of lush vegetation typical of the cloud forest, habitat of the Cock of the Rocks, Tucaneta Esmeralda, Yellow-tailed Choro Monkey, hummingbirds among other birds of the place. After a while in the waterfall and photographic shots, we return to Cocachimba for lunch included, then we move to Chachapoyas. Ends the tour at approximately 05:00 pm. DAY 3: Kuelap + Cableway

At 08:30 am the route begins towards the archaeological center of Kuelap, a fortified city that dates back to the 6th century. There is a technical stop to see the archaeological remains of Macro, and then continue the trip to the cable car station. From US$779pp After 20 minutes in the cable cars, we enjoy the scenery, we arrive at La Malca from where we walk 20 minutes to the fortress. Return 20 minutes in cable cars. Lunch included and return to the city of Chachapoyas at approximately 05:00 pm. DAY 4: Sarcophagi of Carajia - Quiocta’s Cave

Departure at 08:00 am from the city of Chachapoyas to the Quiocta cavern. The visit lasts approximately 02 hours appreciating the natural formations of stalagmites and stalactites. Lunch included in Lamud. Then we continue the trip to the community of Cruz Paw, from where we will walk approximately 35 minutes to the sarcophagi of Carajía, the funerary pattern of the Chachapoya, unique in the world. Return to the city of Chachapoyas at approximately 06:30 pm. DAY 5: Transfer Out

Departure and transfer to the Airport.

• Guided group. English and Spanish What’s Included: speaking professional guide. • Train ticket from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes and back. • All transfers in/out, airport, hotel, bus • Bus ticket Aguas Calientes - Machu and train station. Picchu and back. • 02 nights hotel at 3* hotel in Cusco. • 01 night hotel 3* hotel in Aguas Calientes. • 02 nights hotel 3* hotel in Puno. • 05 Breakfast at the hotels and WiFi. • Lunch day 4th and 5th. • Entrance fees describe at the itinerary.

49 REFUGIO AMAZONAS (4D/3N) Daily Departure DAY 1: Arrival & Reception by Guide

Our guides are biologists, tourism professionals, or community members. Unless DURATION ACTIVITIES ACTIVITY LEVEL MAX. ALTITUDE noted otherwise, our guides speak English. We assign guides at 10:1 ratio in Posada 04 DAY ADVENTURE MILD 186 m (610 ft ) Amazonas. This means groups smaller than 10 people will be merged with other groups under one guide.

DAY 2: Tres Chimbadas Oxbow Lake

Tres Chimbadas is thirty minutes by boat and forty-five minutes hiking from Posada Amazonas. Once there you will paddle around the lake in a catamaran, searching for the resident family of nine giant river otters (seen by 60% of our lake visitors) and other lakeside wildlife such as caiman, hoatzin and horned screamers. Parrot Clay Lick. DAY 3: Refugio Amazonas

Boat - Posada Amazonas to Tambopata River Port. Transfer Tambopata River Port to Pto Maldonado Headquarters.

From US$739pp DAY 4: Transfer out

What’s Included:

• 03 overnight at Refugio Amazonas Lodge • Transfer in / out Airport to Puerto • All activities mentioned at the itinerary Maldonado • Transfer in / out Pto Maldonado Headquarters to Posada Amazonas • 01 Boxed Lunch and dinner / 1st day • 01 breakfast, lunch and dinner / 2nd and 3rd day • 01 breakfast / 4th day

50 PERU TOURS

51 LIMA + PARACAS + NAZCA Daily Departure + AREQUIPA + PUNO (7D/6N) DAY 1: Lima -City Tour

Pick up at the airport and then transfer you to your hotel. In the afternoon you can

DURATION ACTIVITIES ACTIVITY LEVEL MAX. ALTITUDE have a City tour exploring Lima city. 07 DAY TOUR MILD 4,500 m (14,763 ft ) DAY 2: Lima -Paracas - Islas Ballestas - Huacachina

We will pick you up from your hotel to board the bus to Paracas. Then we will transfer by boat to the Paracas Peninsula, We will take a guided boat trip to the Ballestas Islands, in the National Reserve of Paracas. After lunch we will transfer by bus to Oasis Huacachina, After the tour we will transfer to your hotel in the city of Ica for the night. DAY 3: Ica - Nazca Lines - Lima

We will pick you up from the hotel to take a bus where we will start the overflight in Nazca. Reception in the aerodrome, where we will fly over the Nazca Lines. After the flight will be transferred to the bus station for your return to Lima. DAY 4: Lima -Arequipa City Tour

Enjoy a city tour, including a visit to the Yanahuara Square and Church, Portals From US$1050pp of yanahuara, Mirador de Carmen Alto - Cayma, Plaza de Cayma, Inca Alpaca, Goyeneche Palace, Mansion of the Founder, Mill from Sabandía and Paucarpata platforms. DAY 5: Arequipa - Colca Canyon

We pick you up from your hotel to the Colca Canyon. On the route we will appreciate pre-Columbian terraces that are still cultivated by the native Collaguas. Upon arrival to the Colca Valley, transfer to our selected hotel or lodge. DAY 6: Colca Canyon - Puno

The canyon is rich with wildlife and stunning scenery. Watch out for the Andean Condor. In the afternoon we will take the bus that will take us to the city of Puno where we will spend the night.

DAY 7: Floating Uros - Taquile Islands

We will take you to one of the legendary islands of Uros. After a beautiful three hour boat ride, we reach Taquile Island, you have the opportunity to trek to the top of the mountain 4,150 m (13,615 ft) to see the Temples of Pachamama and Pachatata. Enjoy the traditional customs of the island people. In the evening we will take the bus that will take us to the city of Cusco.

• Transfer from the hotel or bus station to What’s Included: Nazca aerodrome / 3rd day. • Flight ticket to the Nazca Lines of 30 min / 3rd day. • All transfers in/out, airport, hotel and bus • Transmission of informative video about station. the Nazca Lines / 3rd day. • 02 nights hotel at 3* hotel in Lima. • Overflight rate / 3rd day. • 01 night hotel 3* hotel in Ica. • Shared Tourist Transportation Arequipa - • 01 night hotel 3* hotel in Arequipa. Colca - Cruz del Cóndor - Puno. • 01 night hotel 3* hotel in Colca. • Bus from Arequipa to the city of Puno. • 01 night hotel 3* hotel in Puno. • Lunch / 7th day. • 06 Breakfast at the hotels and WiFi and • Guided group. English and Spanish equipment for sandboarding / 2nd day. speaking professional guide. • Bus ticket Lima - Nazca - Lima via Cruz del Sur (cruise service) / 3rd day. 52 Daily Departure Lima + Paracas + Nazca + Arequipa + Puno + Cusco and Rainbow Mountain (12D/11N) DAY 1: Lima City Tour Pick up at the airport and then transfer you to your hotel. We will meet in a tourist bus on the Colonial Lima. From 14:00 p.m. to 16:30 p.m. DURATION ACTIVITIES ACTIVITY LEVEL MAX. ALTITUDE 12 DAY TOUR MILD 4,500 m (14,763 ft ) DAY 2: Lima - Paracas - Isla Ballestas - Huachina We will pick you up from your hotel to board the bus to Paracas. We will take a guided boat trip to the Ballestas Islands. After the tour we will transfer to your hotel in the city of Ica for the night. DAY 3: Ica - Nazca Lines - Lima We will pick you up from the hotel to we will start the overflight in Nazca. Where we will fly over the Nazca Lines. After the flight will be transferred to the bus station for your return to Lima. DAY 4: Lima - Arequipa City Tour Enjoy a city tour, know the most important places of Arequipa DAY 5: Arequipa - Colca Canyon We pick you up from your hotel to the Colca Canyon. Upon arrival to the Colca Valley, transfer to our selected hotel or lodge. From US$2119pp DAY 6: Colca Canyon - Puno • Transfer from the hotel or bus What’s Included: station to Nazca aerodrome / The canyon is rich with wildlife and stunning scenery. In the afternoon we will take 3rd day. the bus that will take us to the city of Puno where we will spend the night. • Flight ticket to the Nazca Lines of • All transfers in/out, airport, hotel, 30 min / 3rd day. DAY 7: Floating Uros - Taquile Islands bus and train station. • Transmission of informative video • 02 nights hotel at 3* hotel in about the Nazca Lines / 3rd day. • Overflight rate / 3rd day. We will transfer you from the hotel to the port and then by motor boat. We will take Lima. • 01 night hotel 3* hotel in Ica. • Shared Tourist Transportation you to islands of Uros. After a beautiful three-hour boat ride, we reach Taquile Arequipa - Colca - Cruz del Island. You have the opportunity to trek to the top of the mountain 4,150 m (1,3615 • 01 night hotel 3* hotel in Arequipa. Cóndor - Puno. ft) to see the Temples of Pachamama and Pachatata. we will take the bus that will • Bus from Arequipa to the city take us to the city of Cusco. • 01 night hotel 3* hotel in Colca. • 01 night hotel 3* hotel in Puno. of Puno. • 04 nights hotel at 3* hotel in • Bus from Puno to Cusco. DAY 8: Cusco Walking Tour Cusco. • Lunch day 7th and 11th. • 01 night hotel 3* hotel in Aguas • Guided group. English and Pick up at the bus station and then transfer you to your hotel. In the afternoon you Calientes. Spanish speaking professional can have a walking tour exploring Cusco city. • 11 Breakfast at the hotels guide. and WiFi and equipment for • Train ticket from Ollantaytambo DAY 9: Sacred Valley - Aguas Calientes sandboarding / 2nd day. to Aguas Calientes and back. • Bus ticket Lima - Nazca - Lima • Entrance to Machu Picchu and Our stops are the sacred valley viewpoint, Pisac market, Pisaq Inca Archeological via Cruz del Sur (cruise service) the Rainbow Mountain. Site and Ollantaytambo City. Our representatives will meet you just outside the train / 3rd day. • Bus ticket Aguas Calientes - station, upon arrival and lead you to your hotel. Machu Picchu and back. DAY 10: Machu Picchu Today you will visit Machu Picchu. Our train schedule is usually at 4:15 p.m. to Ollantaytambo, where you will catch our private transportation for another two-hour drive back to Cusco. DAY 11: Rainbow Mountain - Vinicunca On the way we will provide you Breakfast. After a total hike of approximately 02 hours, we finally reach our destination, what we came to see the Rainbow Mountains 5,020 m (16,466 ft). At this point, it is time to go back down. We hike downhill the way we came. The hike will take 2 hours. Our van will be waiting for us to take us back to Cusco DAY 12: Transfer Out Breakfast at the hotel. At the appropriate time, transfer to the airport for your departure flight. 53 COMMUNITY PROJECTS

54 DOG SHELTER VOLUNTEER IN CUSCO

The location of the dog shelter it is outside of Cusco city, around 25 minutes driving. It is a very small shelter staffed completely by volunteers.Have in mind that helping abandoned and abused dogs and cats is easy and not expensive

This could be the easiest thing you do today, for some people, their motivation main is compassion, imagining oneself in the place of a living creature that is trapped in a difficult life.For other people, their motivation is a matter of ethics: how does one justify treating animals this way?

Still others have personal reasons for offering kind- ness and resources to care for abused and homeless animals.Whatever your reason for becoming part of the solution to this worldwide problem, we are gra- teful that you share our goal to reduce the suffering of Cusco’s street animals. How you can help us

If you are in Cusco and you have some friends Vo- lunteer Your Time with us

Volunteers, a very important part of the Cusco Dog shelter project team, are much appreciated by the shelter’s dogs and unpaid staff. (Neither the shelter nor the project has paid staff.) As a volunteer you will: • Prepare meals for and feed the dogs. • Play with the dogs and walk them in the nearby forest. • Clean the animals’ playing and sleeping areas. • Help with shelter maintenance and construction. • Assist in animal care at a local veterinary clinic.

Wear old clothes and expect to get dirty—and to be greeted with much enthusiasm by the shelter animals. All volunteers are welcome, and we have particular need for those with skills in the areas of veterinary care, animal care, and light construction.

You can come for some hours to a full day, just let us know in advance and we can manage to fit you in our Daily schedule!

55 CHINCHERO COMMUNITY PROJECT

The cooperative project supported by CrossoverPeru is located in the upper part of the Sacred Valley, in the district of Chinchero, the has unique strengths in terms of skills and products, and also offer different pallays (designs in Quechua), according to how their weaving tradition evolved.

We consider that our visit to this Project is going to change the perspective of travel to the visitors and also make an impact in the Life if the local people as we are doing sustainable tourism as we are giving back. As they are traveling.

The Kintu de Ocutuan Association

The Kintu de Coca Ocutuan weaving cooperative is formed by 30 Quechua women and Men residing in the high Andean community of Ocutuan in Chinche- ro. Located at altitude of over 12 300 feet above sea level. Close to Piuray Lake in the Andes of Peru.

Life is Hard but good there is a lot to do in the far- ming lands around the community where the local People farm potatoes, Corn Favabeans, wheat, oat, and Barley.

The first view of the community is a moon-like, windswept valley dotted with a few mud-brick hou- ses. It is a harsh environment where temperatures fall below zero in the afternoons, and little food grows – largely only potatoes, sheep, and llamas. Even today, people here live a subsistence lifestyle, with little attention from the outside world. Whereas the majority of the cooperative members did not have the opportunity to study - the school closed in the 1990’s due to terrorism, only reopening in 2006 and being officially recognized in 2008 - all school- aged children are currently enrolled in school.

Activities:

• Welcome to visitors with typical dances from the área. • Potatoe and Tuber Workshop. • Activity of the day: Farming, cooking, harvesting, Bull plowing. • Complimentary activities: Walking to look outs around the community(Especially for those groups who will hike the Inca trail) • Taste Typical food from the community as a Included lunch for the visitor. • Weaving Textile Demonstration, one of the most important traditions in the Andes and we can see what is the workshop production at the com- munity.

56 UMACHURCO INCA TRAIL PORTER TEAM

Our Inca trail expedition couldn’t get to Machu Pic- chu without them.

Our Porter Team is integral for us to succeed on these adventures. The only way to make it to Machu Picchu is if we work as a team: guide, travelers and PORTERS and it is our job to make sure that each member of the team is treated properly and pro- tected. Safety in the mountains is the top priority on every hike we take.

Most of them come from the farming community called “Umachurco” Located 04 hours from Cusco City, the community is located in a good slope with terraces build by the locals, during the Rainy season they work in their lands they farm Quinoa and Po- tatoes, during the dry the dry season they come and with CrossoverPeru as a Porters

Every Porter at CrossoverPeru Tours receives:

• Good and livable working wages. • Health insurance and full coverage of any medi- cal cost incurred on the hike. • Proper uniforms including waterproof jackets and boots. • Warm sleeping bags. • Access to the same first aid our clients receive. • A comfortable place to stay and sleep the night before and after their hike (at our Porters House) • Really good and nutritious food...the same meals we prepare for our hikers. • Support of their family with visits by medical pro- fessionals, donations of supplies like boots and health needs and a trip to Machu Picchu. Often their first visit is with us as our guest.

57 QEROS, ANDEAN SHAMANS

The Qeros Nation are known as the keepers, who inherited the ancient knowledge and at the same time they are one of the most highly respected mys- tics and spirituals in the southern and central Andes. They are Andean priests, healers, shamans, and simple farmers who are part of the very few Andean people of Peru that are still preserving the knowle- dge of the spiritual tradition of the Incas in a very pure form.

These amazing people do not have the access to a big hospital or a good education, have neither electricity nor treated drinkable water, which makes them see the world with different eyes appreciating the nature, which the only access to what they have, and nature provide them whatever they may need.

A man/woman from Qeros, inherited the great spiritual knowledge coming the ancestors and divine power from the heaven, which also make them spe- cial people, and we know them like Maestros (Mas- ters), who can guide our life to a good path.

As they are preserving all these ancient knowledge, nowadays they are doing an amazing work with the human beings in the areas where they can go and/ or travel, this work is based the incredible and ama- zing spiritual healings that can help in the personal life, improving and enhancing the appreciation for the life, environment and the human mates.

Cusquenian people, we are starting to revalue and retaking these sacred ceremonies, thanks because these amazing people from Qeros, who come to the city every August to perform the Offering to the Mo- ther Earth, because we believe that August the Mo- ther Earth is able to receive our gratitude. And this going to be a great opportunity to be in contact with the spiritual gods and ask all your desires, which is balance that human beings we need to keep.

According what I can learn from the Masters, every- body has the opportunity to be part of these cere- monies in order to find yourself and live in harmony.

57 OUR TRAVELLERS FREQUENT ASKED QUESTIONS

Reservations

We recommend booking 2-3 months prior to ensure availability. If your da- tes are flexible we can take reservations on short notice, however our hi- kes tend to book out as we keep our group sizes very small. In order to book we send out an invoice for deposit via PayPal, and your final pay- ment will be due in cash upon arrival to Cusco. (Other options available.)

Altitude

Our Hikes and Tours take place anywhere from 8,000 feet up to 17,000 feet. It is essential to spend 2-3 days minimum in Cusco or similar elevation prior to taking any hike with us. We recommend staying well hydrated while you are in elevation and to get plenty of rest prior to your Hike. CrossoverPeru is not responsible if you get altitude sickness. Please ask your doctor is you are concerned with the altitude.

Weather

Weather in the Peruvian Andes can be unpredictable ranging from hot and sunny to rain, wind, cold and sometime snow. Hikers should be prepared with proper gear and be ready for variable weather conditions throughout the day. Sma- ll changes in the itinerary are a possibility as well as trip cancellations due to bad weather. We reserve the right to cancel a trip prior to leaving Cusco if we feel conditions are unsafe. If this happens you will be refunded your deposit in full (see full Terms & Conditions), or have the opportunity to reschedule, however trips still go out when there is rain, snow or fog. Temperatures can range from 35° F degrees in the morning to 50°F degrees in the afternoon. The sun does get intense in the afternoon and we highly recommend bringing sun protection.

Tipping

Our guides and staff are paid on a per trip basis based on the number of days they spend on the trail. While tipping is not required, it is a com- mon practice in Latin America. If you feel your guide, and crew went abo- ve and beyond to make your trip special gratuity is greatly appreciated.

Departures

Our hikes depart everyday upon request with a minimum of 2 guests (Solo travelers can be matched up with existing groups)

Food

We take pride in preparing a wonderful variety of food throughout your hike. You will always be served local Peruvian style dishes in a family style manner and you will never go hungry. We can cater to any dietary needs, but ask that you notify us of your request at the time of booking. If we are not informed du- ring your booking we cannot guarantee that we will be able to accommodate.

First Aid

Hiking in the Andes and in high altitude can be dangerous and be- cause of this our staff always carries a proper first aid kit along with emergency oxygen for our guests to use if they are feeling ill.

Accomodation

All accomodation on multi-day hikes is tent camping. We bring qua- lity 4 person tents but sleep a maximum of 2 persons to each tent.

Group Sizes

Our hikes depart every day with a minimum of 2 guests and a maxi- mum of 7 guests for multi day hikes and 8 guests for our day trip (pri- vate trips and large group trips available upon request at the time of booking). Group pricing is available if your group is 4 or more people.

Insurance

Travel protection is essential for your peace of mind and safety throughout the trip. Unexpected medical emergencies or illnesses prior to or during your trip could make you lose pre-paid, non-refundable payments. Emergency medical transport and air ambulances in remote locations can be extremely expensive and will pro- bably not be covered by your medical health plan so it is compulsory that you purchase personal adequate travel insurance which is appropriate for your trip. This insurance must cover personal accident, medical expenses, air ambulance, loss of effects, repatriation costs and all other expenses which may arise as a re- sult of loss, damage, injury, delay or inconvenience during your trip. We also sug- gest you purchase cancellation and curtailment insurance. When obtaining travel insurance, you must inform the insurer of the type of travel to be undertaken, es- pecially when “adventure activities” are included in your trip. There are several in- surance companies offering travel protection plans available for purchase online. View of Rainbow Mountain

View of Palcoyo

View of Waqrapukara

View of Huayna Picchu

View of Machu Picchu Mountain TERMS AND CONDITION HIKE 2019 with receiving and sending it to you (estimated about 6%). (In some circum- stances PayPal may not charge any fees for refunds made within 60 days) CANCELLATION OF TREK BY THE CLIENT • Cancellation of Trek due to matters outside of the control of CrossoverPeru (Force Majeure). See section 7 below. If in the event that CrossoverPeru has to cancel Please note that the trek deposit is 100% non-refundable and non-transferable. your trek due to Force Majeure CrossoverPeru will do its best to offer an alterna- The deposit is used to reserve space within the group. Once we have made a trek tive 4 day trek in place of the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. We will obviously try to reservation with the government authorities we cannot then change any detai- include a visit to Machu Picchu as part of any alternative trek itinerary but depen- ls of the reservation (your name, passport number or departure date). If you have ding on the circumstances this may not always be possible (i.e. if Machu Picchu is to cancel your trek booking government authorities will not let us fill your cance- closed or routes to and/or from Machu Picchu are not passable). Participation in lled spaces with other clients, we just have to depart with a smaller less-economic an alternative trek of our choosing will be mandatory and, although the opinions group. The trek permits once purchased is non-refundable & non-transferable. of the group will be taken into account, the final decision as to the route will be made by Peru Treks. Non participation in the alternative trek will be treated as a • Trek cancellation prior to 7pm, Seven days prior to trek departure (after having cancellation of the trek by the client (see section 1 above). If CrossoverPeru is una- paid the trek deposit): Loss of trek deposit. All other payments will be refunded ble to offer an alternative trek or CrossoverPeru feels that there are not enough in full. Note that if the trek balance is not received prior to 7pm two days befo- people willing to participate in the alternative trek to make it economically viable re trek departure then the trek will be deemed to have been cancelled and the then we will cancel the trek and refund only the proportion of the cost of the trek deposit cannot be returned. Once we have bought the trek permits it should be that has not already been spent or committed to operating the trek. The amount noted that we cannot then substitute other trekkers in your place if you have to spent or committed to operating the trek could include, but not limited to, en- cancel. The Inca Trail trek permit, bus ticket and train ticket will not be retur- trances fees, train tickets, guide and porter wages, contracted buses, perishable ned. [Please note that the trek permit is non-refundable and non-transferable goods, office overheads, administration fees, PayPal/bank charges etc We will aim either to another person or another date and upon cancellation we do not re- to make any such refunds within 60 days of the planned trek departure date. You ceive any form of credit from the government. Upon cancellation the trek per- will have to reclaim the remaining proportion from your travel insurance. Unfor- mit has to be submitted to government at the start of the trek and recorded tunately the trek deposit and trek balance (if paid) will not be refunded to clients as “Void”. It cannot be used to enter Machu Picchu. In order to visit Machu if the trek is cancelled due to Force Majeure and / or the client decides not to Picchu, you will have to buy a new entrance ticket, train ticket, bus tickets etc]. participate in an alternative trek although CrossoverPeru will provide clients with The purchase of new Machu Picchu entrance tickets is subject to availability. suitable documentation so that clients can claim a refund from their insurance • Trek cancellation between 7pm two days before trek departure and prior to en- companies. All clients are required to have travel insurance to cover such an event. tering the check point at the start of the Inca Trail (i.e. once you have paid for the trek in full and before your trek permit is validated at the start of the trek): PRICES AND SURCHARGES Only the train ticket from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo and the bus ticket from Machu Picchu down to Aguas Calientes will be returned to you. If you have As we publish our prices well in advance, we may occasionally be faced with sig- hired the services of a porter we cannot refund your payment and the porter will nificant cost increases due to factors over which we have no control. As suchwe continue on the Inca Trail as originally contracted to do so. If you have hired a reserve the right to impose surcharges (or price decreases) up to 1 day before sleeping bag and it has not been used we will refund this amount in full. [Please departure due to increases in Inca Trail trek permits (entrance fee), unfavorable ex- note that the trek permit is non-refundable and non-transferable either to another change rates, increases in train fares or other transport costs, taxes, sudden in- person or another date and upon cancellation we do not receive any form of credit creases in legal minimum wages or if government action should require us to do so. from the government. Upon cancellation the trek permit has to be submitted to Our Inca Trail trek prices are based upon the following third par- government at the start of the trek and recorded as “Void”. It cannot normally ty costs which are outside of our control: (info updated 01 May 2021) be used to enter Machu Picchu. In order to enter Machu Picchu you will have to buy a new entrance ticket] In order to use the trek permit to enter Machu Pic- TAXES chu on the planned date government regulations require you to physically pass through the checkpoint at the start of the trail (see cancellation clause below). Local sales taxes known as IGV are included in the price of the Inca Trail trek. The current- However if you are too ill to make it to the start of the trek we will make every ly rate of IGV is 18%. It is not anticipated that this rate will increase during 2021 or 2022. effort to try to validate your permit at the checkpoint so you can use it to enter Machu Picchu although this isn’t officially permitted so you may have to buy a new Machu Picchu entrance ticket subject to availability as indicated above. If EXCHANGE RATE you have to cancel the Inca Trail trek but still plan to visit Machu Picchu you will be responsible for making your own arrangements to get to Machu Picchu The Inca Trail trek price for late 2021 & 2022 is based on an exchange rate of 1 USD and liable for any associated transport, entrance fees and accommodation costs. = 3.80 Peruvian Soles. Although we accept payment for the trek in US dollars the • Once you have started the Inca Trail (and passed through the check point at the majority of our expenses are in Peruvian Soles (trek permits, office & porter wages, start of the Inca Trail) we can only return your unused train ticket from Aguas Ca- food, taxes). CrossoverPeru will absorb any change in costs up to 15 points difference lientes to Ollantaytambo and your bus ticket from Machu Picchu down to Aguas from 3.80. i.e. if the exchange rate falls to 3.50 we will not ask you to pay any ad- Calientes. We cannot make any cash refunds. Failure to be able to continue with ditional surcharge. If however the value of the US dollar falls below 3.50 we will ask the trek will be treated as a cancellation. If you are unable to continue the trek for you to pay a US$10 surcharge, if the value falls below 3.30 we will ask you to pay any reason we will arrange to have you accompanied back to your hotel in Cusco a US$15 surcharge, below 3.00 we will ask you to pay a US$20 surcharge etc etc. (costs of additional nights accommodation to be met by yourselves). Usually you CrossoverPeru will have to show any calculations to clearly justify such surcharges. will be accompanied by either our main guide or assistant guide (for groups of In the last 8 years we have never requested an exchange rate surcharge to be paid. 8 or more) but depending on the situation you may have to be accompanied by another member of the trekking group such as a porter or guide from another If any of the third party costs listed above change to increase the cost of the trek company. Any costs associated with returning to Cusco must be met by your- we will immediately update the trek price listed on our website (apart from the ex- selves (i.e. taxi fare approx US$40 or public transport much cheaper, medical ex- change rate which can continue to go up and down throughout the year so the penses etc..). If you feel that you are well enough to continue to Aguas Calientes website will not be updated to reflect these cost changes). Clients will be lia- and want to try to join the group at Machu Picchu then any costs associated ble for paying any increased cost of the Inca Trail trek upon arrival in Cusco. with you and any person accompanying you to Aguas Calientes & Machu Picchu must be met by yourselves. These costs include all transport and accommodation ACCEPTANCE OF RISK costs (for you, the guide and any friends accompanying you) and any medical expenses (thankfully this is a very rare event). Additional costs may include over- CrossoverPeru trek itineraries have been designed to provide participants with an ex- night accommodation in Ollantaytambo, the train from Ollantaytambo to Aguas posure to the true nature of the environment visited and therefore involve an element Calientes, up to 2 nights accommodation in Aguas Calientes, bus from Aguas of personal risk and exposure to potential hazards over and above those associated Calientes to Machu Picchu and meals. (the guide can stay in basic budget ac- with normal “package” holidays. The client acknowledges that the nature of the tour is commodation so an estimate of additional guide costs would be around US$120 adventurous and that such activities may involve a significant amount of personal risk. to be paid directly to the guide). Since your trek permit was already activated at the start of the trek it should be valid for you to use to enter Machu Picchu on AUTHORITY ON TOUR the planned date to join the group and continue your tour. If for any reason the trek permit is not valid then you will have to pay a re-entrance fee to Machu Pic- At all times the decision of the company’s guide or representative will be final on all chu. In the event of any trek cancellation or additional unforeseen costs Crossover matters likely to endanger the safety and well being of the tour group. The client Peru will be happy to cooperate in providing any necessary documentation to must at all times strictly comply with the laws, customs, foreign exchange and drug enable a legitimate insurance claim. It is a requirement that all clients have suita- regulations of Peru. Should the client fail to comply with the above, or should the ble travel insurance and CrossoverPeru cannot be responsible for any additional client interfere with the well being of the group then the guide or company repre- costs due to client cancellation, illness, unfitness or inability to continue the trek. sentative may order the client to leave the tour without recourse to any refund.

CANCELLATION OF THE TREK BY CROSSOVER PERU TRAVEL DOCUMENTS

It should be noted Crossover Peru is a professional, responsi- The client must be in possession of a valid passport and all visas required for the whole of ble tour operator with an excellent reputation for quality and servi- the journey and the client accepts responsibility for obtaining the same. Any information ce. We have no intention of cancelling any of our clients trek reservations. or advice given by the company on visas, vaccinations, climate, clothing, baggage, special equipment, etc is given in good faith but without responsibility on the part of the company. • Cancellation of Trek due to failure to purchase your Inca Trail trek permit: If We will buy your Inca Trail trek permit using the passport numbers that you in the event that CrossoverPeru has to cancel your trek due to failure or ina- send us with your trek booking application. You must bring these same pass- bility to purchase your trek permit we will notify you by email as soon as we ports with you to Cusco and take them on the Inca Trail. If the number in your become aware of such matters. We may offer you an alternative trek depar- passport is different from the number on the trek permit, the government au- ture date if we have one available. If an alternative date is not acceptable to thorities will not allow you to start the trek and you will not be entitled to a refund. you, we will hold your trek deposit payment for your collection in our office in Failure to bring the required travel documents will be treated as a cancellation of Cusco less any PayPal/bank charges associated with receiving your depo- the trek by the client (see section 1 above). Government regulations do not offer the sit (currently about 7%). If you are unable to come to the office to collect your option of buying a new trek permit using a new passport number even at full price. deposit we will return it to you by PayPal less the transfer charges related FACTORS OUTSIDE THE COMPANY’S CONTROL (FORCE MAJEURE) • PayPal payments has a payment fee of 7% and visa pay- ment plus 6% . In our final price is already included the plus. The company will do its best to minimize the effects of matters outside its control, but • Once the ticket is bought there is NO way to get any refund. cannot accept any liability or additional associated costs, either directly or indirect- • In case we couldn’t buy your ticket, we are going to give you fully refund. ly, for these matters which include political disputes, industrial action, unforeseeable • Once the ticket is bought there is NO way to make any changes. climate, road blocks, landslides on the Inca Trail, problems with the railway between • CROSSOVERPERU is going to send you an invoice and your Aguas Calientes and Cusco, delayed trains, changes to minimum wages etc. In or- booking confirmation via e-mail with your reservation code. der to avoid strike action which has been planned on certain days the group may • All Purchases will be made between 24hs un- have to depart for the Inca Trail in the evening before the planned trek departure less there is holidays or Sundays. If so It could take 48hs. date. CrossoverPeru will not be responsible for any costs associated with unused Before to make the reservation you must agree with this condition. Anyways we´ll let or partly used accommodation services due to this earlier than planned departure. you know if the tour has any restriction or condition. Or you can see it in the itinerary. Failure to agree to depart at this earlier time will be considered a trek cancella- tion by the client. If all or part of the Inca Trail or Machu Picchu is closed due to REGARDING BOOKING THE 4 DAY OR 2 DAY INCA TRAIL Force Majeure then CrossoverPeru will do its best to provide an alternative trek itinerary which may or may not include a visit to Machu Picchu. Unfortunate- Once you have reserved the trek, we will not be able to make any changes to the ly the trek deposit and balance (if paid) will not be refunded to clients if the trek trip, because everything is controlled by Ministry of Culture. We don’t allow any is cancelled due to Force Majeure and / or the client decides not to participate in modifications. After having made the reservation, which will have been established an alternative trek although CrossoverPeru will provide clients with suitable do- by law, any cancellations and/or waiting list do not work with the Inca Trail tour. cumentation so that clients can claim a refund from their insurance companies. The campsite at Wiñay Wayna and the narrow section of the Inca Trail between TRAVEL INSURANCE Wiñay Wayna and Machu Picchu are sensitive to landslides and erosion and at times may be closed to public access particularly during the wet season. If Wiñay Before starting your trip, we highly recommend that you obtain tra- Wayna campsite is closed then the group may have to camp at Phuyupatamarca vel insurance, which will cover accidents, medical expenses, and emer- or continue to Aguas Calientes to spend the night before visiting Machu Picchu on gency repatriation, including aerial rescue or aerial ambulance. the final day. There are no extra costs associated with staying at Phutupatamarca campsite. If the group stays in Aguas Calientes then CrossoverPeru will offer basic RISKS mixed-dorm style accommodation on the floor of a local restaurant (no extra cost) or camping at a private campsite (additional camping fees will apply). Clients For your reservation for any of our trips, you understand the ris- wanting to stay in hotels can do so at their own expense. CrossoverPeru include ks that are implied and that you totally assume the risks that are invol- for a one-way bus ticket between Machu Picchu and Aguas Calientes (current price ved upon going on your tour with us. CROSSOVERPERU doesn’t assu- US$12pp). Clients will have to pay for the optional additional 2 bus trips required me any liability with respect to anything that might occur along the way, by to visit Machu Picchu on the final day of the trek (walking takes about 1 hour and negligence of the tourist or anything else that might happen that is out of our control. is free). If Wiñay Wayna campsite is open but the trail between Wiñay Wayna and Machu Picchu is closed then the group will have to follow an alternative route via RESPONSIBILITY km104 and Aguas Calientes. This alternative route will involve an additional bus ride from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu (current price US$12pp) which clients will CROSSOVERPERU does not assume any responsibility or obligation for any ac- be responsible for paying (walking takes about 1 hour and is free). CrossoverPeru cidents, harm, illnesses, deaths, delays, and injuries to other people or to pro- will do our best to minimize any disruption caused by factors outside of our control. perty. We also don’t assume any responsibility for any causes of major force, such as strikes, adverse weather conditions, earthquakes, political situations, INSURANCE etc., that might determine any cancellations, changes, or delays, etc. The client will have to pay any additional fee, as a result of situations like this that can occur. It is the client’s responsibility for obtaining sufficient personal travel insurance. We are not responsible for the loss of any luggage, theft, or type damage to your The client is willing to accept full responsibility for insurance up to limits that baggage, understanding that you be travelling under your own responsibility. the client may require. This insurance must cover trip cancellation, personal accident, medical expenses, air ambulance, loss of effects, repatriation costs and REGARDING PAYMENT all other expenses which might arise as a result of loss, damage, injury delay or inconvenience occurring to the client. It is compulsory that all clients have personal To secure and confirm your reservation, it is necessary travel insurance. When obtaining travel insurance the client must ensure that the that you have the confirmation of your total payment 100%. insurer is aware of the type of travel to be undertaken. It is recommended that you take out travel insurance as soon as you make your trek booking and therefore CONFIRMATION OF A RESERVATION immediately covering your deposit payment in case of unforeseen trip cancellation. We will always confirm your reservation and when we have received all the re- RESPONSIBILITY quirements needed, especially the date of the start of the tour and any alter- native dates, the dates on your passport and the confirmation of your pay- The Company shall not be liable for any damage or loss if the failure to carry out the ment. If you are lacking any of this information with your reservation, it contract is: 1) attributable to the client 2) attributable to a third party unconnected won’t be possible to confirm your reservation at all. The confirmation of a re- with the provision of the services contracted for and the event is unforeseeable or servation, could delay between 2 hours to 48 hours during business days. unavoidable 3) due to unforeseen and unusual circumstances beyond the company’s control, the consequences of which could not have been avoided even if all due care MEETINGS PRIOR TO YOUR TOUR had to be exercised. 4) due to political disputes, industrial action, climate or other matters of a similar nature and any other force majeure. 5) due to an event which the One or two nights before the departure of your tour, we will have a briefing at your company, even with all due care could not foresee or forestall. Any liability is limited hotel. In some cases, it might be by telephone. Usually, the meetings take pla- to the full price paid for the tour. In all cases the company specifically excludes ce between the hours of 6 pm and 7pm, however the exact time and place of the all liability for indirect or consequential loss or expense, including loss of profits. meeting will be confirmed to you. This meeting is just so that we can coordina- te the trip with you and provide you with any required information regarding the CLAIMS AND COMPLAINTS tour. We will also clear any doubts or worries that you might have at the meeting.

If a client has a complaint against the company the client must first inform CANCELLATIONS the trek guide or company representative while on the tour in order that the guide/representative can attempt to rectify the matter. Any further complaint • If you had completely paid for all of your purchase and you cancel your trip must be put in writing to the company within 7 days of the end of the tour. 60 days or more before the start of your trip, we will be able to reimbur- se you, the total payment with a discount of = 20% for administratives fees. LOCAL CONDITIONS • If you had completely paid for all of your purchase and you cancel your trip 30 days or more before the start of your trip, we will be able to reimbur- Due to political and cultural differences, as well as generally tougher physical se you, the total payment with a discount of = 50% for administratives fees. conditions, travel to the areas we visit involves risks other than those we • I f t h e c a n c e l l a t i o n h a d b e e n m a d e 1 5 d a y s b e f o r e t h e s t a r t o f y o u r t r i p , w e w i l l n o t b e a b l e take in our daily lives. It is important clients make themselves aware of the to return any of the payment, because this will result in us considering it a NO SHOW. risks involved, and are responsible for making their travel plans accordingly. CROSSOVERPERU will need to be notified of any change or cancella- tion of your trip as soon as possible. You need to be certain of the chan- TERMS AND CONDITION TOUR 2021 - 2022 ges being made and You will have to send us an email to notify us. Once the trip is cancelled, there won’t be any way to change this situation at all. Thank you very much for choosing CrossoverPeru, we will provi- Upon confirming your reservation, you will be expres- de you a nice experience here in Peru. Please read carefully the fo- sing the fact that you fully accept all of our terms and conditions. llowing information about our terms and conditions of tickets buying. Note: The terms and conditions of service are subject to change without any pre- ABOUT THE COST vious notice. :Our costs are expressed in American dollars (US$) and before you make any reservation, we ask you to be voluntarily in accordance with the price you are going to pay for the tour you’ll be taking. This is to avoid any inconveniences or any dilemmas regarding any prior claims. Our prices are subject to chan- ge without any previous announcement, however, if you have already confir- med your reservation, there will not be any variation regarding the amount of money you have had to pay for your tour. Also consider the following: • Each ticket has already included our agency fee and taxes. • MORE THAN 200 REVIEWS ON TRIP ADVISOR • LEADER INCA TRAIL AND ALTERNATIVE TREKKING ROUTES TO MACHU PICCHU • 100% LOCAL PERUVIAN COMPANY • 6 YEARS SHARING PERU WITH THE WORLD

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