CUSCO / INCA TRAIL / MACHU PICCHU ADD-ONS

Machu Picchu - Cusco Peru, Skyline Adventure School

COME DISCOVER THE MAGICAL INCA EMPIRE...

The enchanted city of Cusco and its mountainous surroundings are richer in history and legend than perhaps any other destination so easily accessed today. Once the center of the Inca Empire and home to its chiefs and nobles, Cusco was constructed masterfully of stone and adorned with precious metals of sacred context. Overtaken by the Spanish in the 1500’s and ravaged by an earthquake in 1650, the city was rebuilt in Spanish style atop the Inca structures which remained, and as such today boasts an unique blend of architecture, religion, culture, and spirituality for visitors to explore and enjoy as they discover this magical corner of Peru.

Gateway to the Sacred Valley, Inca Trail, Machu Picchu, the Manu Biosphere Reserve and many other fascinating destinations, Cusco is a must-visit city for anyone traveling in Peru. Let Skyline Adventures help you plan and organize your trip there, as an add-on to a climbing or trekking adventure in the Cordillera Blanca/Huayhuash or all by itself if your time is too short for both.

ITINERARY OPTIONS & IDEAS

With so many options and combinations of activities, we won't limit you to any one itinerary. Here are some ideas and basic schedules that you can follow OR feel free to adapt as will best fit your vacation needs and aspirations. Once you know what you want to do in the Cusco region, we will quote you a customized price based upon your group size, travel, and accommodation needs.

ACTIVITIES INCLUDE:

Cusco City Tour Day

Trips to Ruins near Cusco

Train to & from Machu Picchu

Machu Picchu Guided Tour (private or group)

4-day Inca Trail Guided Trek

Horseback Riding, Rafting, Cycling, Quad Bike Tours

SERVICE OPTIONS INCLUDE:

Flights round trip Lima to Cusco Hotels (3-5 star)

Lima / Cusco Airport transfers

Backpacker, Vistadome, Hiram Bingham Train Options

Private or Group Tours

Guides in Various Languages

Free days in Cusco or Aquas Calientes

SAMPLE ITINERARIES

5-day Lima to Lima Package with Single Day Machu Picchu Tour
DAY:	ACTIVITY:
1	Private pick-up at the Lima Airport. Transfer to hotel in Lima for a nice meal & a good night's sleep.
2	Morning flight to Cusco. Airport pick-up and transfer to your hotel. Breakfast or Lunch, depending upon arrival time. Afternoon tour of city and nearby ruins of Sacsayhuaman, Q´enko, Pucapucara y Tambomachay. Return to hotel that evening.
3	Breakfast. Transfer to train station for trip to Machu Picchu. Guided tour of Machu Picchu & buffet lunch. 4pm return to Cusco, arriving back to your hotel by 8pm.
4	Free day in Cusco to explore the city, shop, or other single day activity.
5	Return flight to Lima.

8-day Lima to Lima Package with Inca Trail Hike & Machu Picchu Tour
DAY:	ACTIVITY:
1	Private pick-up at the Lima Airport. Transfer to hotel in Lima for a nice meal & a good night's sleep.
2	Morning flight to Cusco. Airport pick-up and transfer to your hotel. Breakfast or Lunch, depending upon arrival time. Afternoon tour of city and nearby ruins of Sacsayhuaman, Q´enko, Pucapucara y Tambomachay. Return to hotel that evening.
3	Breakfast. Pack your bags and travel by bus approximately 3.5 hours to the start of the Inca Trail at kilometer 82. Cross the Vilcanota River and follow the trail up a steep climb, through a small village, then descend to the Cusichaca river. Continue to Wayllabamba and spend your first night camping here. 12 km, camping 3000 meters.
4	Start the day with a 3 hour climb up to the first and highest pass of the trail (4200 meters) known as "Dead Woman's Pass". Beyond the pass descend to the valley floor and find your second camp awaiting you at Pacamayo, 3600 meters. 11 kms.
5	Climb again about 1 hour to the ruins of Runkuracay, then continue another 45 minutes or so to your second pass of the trek at 4000 meters. A steep descent will bring you to Sayacmarca ("Inaccessible Town") via a spectacular stone staircase. Hike through a cloud forest full of orchids, pass through a tunnel carved into rock, and begin your climb up to the 3rd pass at 3700 meters. Beyond the pass, you'll find Phuyupatamarca, an impressive ruin meaning "Town in the Clouds". A thousand stairs leads you away from the ruins and in a few more hours you'll arrive to the final campsite of the trek at Winay Wayna. 16 km.
6	Your final day of the trek begins early, in an attempt to arrive to Machu Picchu before sunrise. The hike is only about 1.5 hours and contours the side of the mountain before arriving to a flight of stairs taking you up to Intipunku (the Sungate). From here, you'll catch your first breathtaking view of Machu Picchu spread out below. A short descent then leads you directly into the magical city of the Incas where you'll spend your day exploring, perhaps climbing Wanu Picchu, learning the history of the area from your tour guide. Enjoy a buffet lunch and descend via bus to Aquas Calientes where you'll board the train back to Cusco in the afternoon. Return to your hotel in Cusco by 8pm
7	Free day in Cusco to explore the city, shop, or other single day activity.
8	Return flight to Lima.

PLANNING YOUR TRIP / DATES & PRICES

We will help you organize your Cusco adventure on a customized basis, helping you to choose both an itinerary and services which meet your objectives, budget, and time frame. Any itinerary around Cusco is a great way to acclimatize prior to a trip in the Cordillera Blanca and can also be a great way to end your trip in Peru... get in touch with your ideas and we will do our best to set you up with one of these fabulous trips through history!

Note: The Inca Trail and Machu Picchu have daily limits on visitor numbers and the few means of transportation between Cusco and these two destinations can fill up month(s) ahead of time. If your dates are inflexible, it's important to set-up your Cusco plans as far ahead of time as possible to secure yourself a spot in the daily visitor allowance.