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our passion for tourism, makes us an outstanding company that offers the best travel programs in

Peru and around the world.

Features:

•We treat our clients with respect and go that extra mile when you need it.

•Competitive rates and personalized attention that you deserve.

•Multilingual inbound tourism team (Staff of 15 people).

•Thorough and constantly updated knowledge of our destinations and hotels.

•Specialist tour operator.

TRAVEL GROUP AT A GLANCE

• Archaeological heritage

• Festivities and Traditions

• Incomparable cuisine

• Nature and Landscapes

• Important hotel infrastructure

• Accessibility by air and land

PERU: A PRIVILEGED DESTINATION

Today is the capital of the country and the gateway to the rest of Peru.

Lima was founded in 1535 by the Conquistador Francisco Pizarro.

Lima airport, called Jorge Chavez International Airport, is located in the Callao

Region (approximately 30 minutes from Lima). There are currently 17 airlines

operating international flights.

Main Attractions: Plaza Mayor, Cathedral of Lima, Church and convent of San

Francisco, Pachacamac, Caral, Pucllana Huaca, Callao.

Average altitude: 154 masl

LIMA: “The City of the Kings”

Caral sits a short distance north from Lima: 3 hours by land.

Its antiquity is similar only to the centers of civilization known

in the Old World. For example, when the pyramid of Sakkara

was being built in Egypt, the Caral pyramidal buildings were

being occupied.

THE CARAL - SUPE CIVILIZATION

The oldest city in the Americas, built 5, 000 years ago

The Huascaran National Park, in the Cordillera Blanca mountain

range, covers an area of 340,000 hectares that includes 296 lakes

and 663 glaciers.

Distance from Lima to Huaraz: 400 km – 248 miles (8 hours by

bus) and 50 minutes by flight.

Activities: Archaeological tourism in Chavin, Recuay and Willkawain

(Callejón de Huaylas), Sechin (Casma). Conventional camping and

trekking, llama treks, mountain climbing, eco-tourism, river rafting.

Ancash is the adventure sports region of Peru.

HUARAZ

TRUJILLO - CHICLAYO

TRUJILLO

Capital of the eternal spring

Trujillo is also called “the capital city of the marinera” because of its

famous dance contest and skilled dancers. Its downtown is full of splendid

examples of Colonial and Republican architecture. It lies in the Moche

river valley where the Moche and Chimu civilizations developed between

200 B.C and A.D 700.

Distances by land:

• Lima to Trujillo: 561 km – 348 miles (8 hours)

• Chiclayo to Trujillo : 210 km – 130 miles (3 hours)

By air: daily flights from Lima ( 50 minutes).

Principal attractions: Chan chan, Temple of the Sun and of

the Moon, El Brujo.

Average altitude: 34 masl

CHICLAYO

Chiclayo is a city of important archaeological complexes. Here

you can relive ancient legends of powerful lords who ruled

kingdoms in these lands between the desert and the sea.

Distance by land:

• Lima to Chiclayo: 775 km – 481 miles (11 hours)

• Trujillo to Chiclayo (210 km – 130 miles (3 hours)

By air:

• Flights from Lima: 1 hour

Principal attractions: Sican, Tucume, The Royal Tombs of Sipan Museum,

Chaparri forest, Pimentel.

Average altitude: 46 masl

NASCA, ICA AND PARACAS

Delve into the mystery of ancient desert dwellers and discover how their cultures

have resisted the test of time. These arid southern lands spill over with lively

traditions, fascinating wilderness scenes and traces of fundamental cultures fromPeru´s past, like Nasca and Paracas.

Distance by Land from Lima:

• to Paracas/Pisco: 3 hours

• to Ica: 4 hours

• Nasca: 6 hours

Average altitude:

• Pisco and Paracas, sea level.

• Ica 406 masl, Nasca 588 masl

Principal activities: flights over the lines at Nasca and Palpa from Pisco, Ica and

Nasca (30 minutes flights from Nasca), dune-buggy rides through the desert and

boat rides to the Ballestas Islands from Paracas

NASCA, ICA AND PARACAS

NASCA, ICA AND PARACAS

AREQUIPA AND COLCA

AREQUIPAThe white city and the majestic Misti

Arequipa, Peru´s second-largest city, was listed as a UNESCO World

Cultural Heritage site in 2000. It is also known as “The White City”,

because many of its churches and colonial mansions are built from the

white ashlars volcanic stone.

Distance by land:

• From Lima: 15 hours

• From Nasca: 9 hours

• From Puno: 4 hours

• From Cusco: 8 hours

By air: from Lima (1 hour), from Cusco (50

minutes) and from Juliaca (30 minutes)

Average altitude: 2,335 masl

COLCA CANYON

The region of Arequipa features Peru´s deepest canyons, the Colca (3, 400

m) and Cotahuasi (3,535 m). The Colca Valley has become a paradise for

adventure travelers since it is ideal for river running, trekking and

mountain biking as well as other sports. The length of the valley is studded

with 14 towns rich in tradition and which have preserved their religious

festivities and folk art and music.

Distances:

• From Arequipa to Chivay: 3 1/2 hours by land

• From Puno to Chivay: 5 1/2 hours by land

Activities: Condor watching, trekking, horseback, riding, river running, eco-

tourism, llama treks, wildlife watching.

PUNO AND THE LAKE TITICACA

On a vast highland plain in the Puno region between Peru and Bolivia, Titicaca is the

world's highest navigable lake, at 3,820 masl. The ancient Andean civilizations of the

Quechua and Aymara, the two most important ethnic groups of ancient Peru, believed

the lake was sacred and legend has it that the founders of the Inca Empire, Manco

Capac and Mama Ocllo, emerged from its waters.

By air: daily flights from Lima (90 minutes) and from Arequipa (30 minutes), landing at

Juliaca airport. The overland trip to the city of Puno takes 50 minutes.

By train: from Cusco (10 hours)

Overland: from Cusco (6 hours), from Arequipa (5 hours)

Tourist services and activities: Archaeology, experimential tourism on the islands, boat

rides to see Taquile, Uros island and others communities.

Average altitude:

City of Puno: 3,827 masl and Lake

Titicaca: 3,810 masl

PUNO AND THE LAKE TITICACA

CUSCO

CUSCO

The city of Cusco is located in the southeastern Andes. Its name in Qechua means

“Center of the World”, from when it was the capital of the empire or Tahuantinsuyo.

The Incan architectural legacy of Cusco dates back to the 15th century and is

attributed to the Inca Pachacutec (1438-1471), who built the city's most remarkable

constructions. The city is known as the Archaeological Capital of the Americas.

UNESCO declared Cusco a World Heritage Site in 1983.

Overland: from Lima via Nasca and Abancay in 21 hours (1,131 km), from the city of

Puno: 6 hours (389 km) and from Arequipa: 10 hours (528 km), in 10 hours via

Juliaca.

How to get there: By air: daily flights from Lima (1 hour), from Arequipa (40

minutes), from Puerto Maldonado (30 minutes) and La Paz, Bolivia (1 hour)

By rail: From Puno: 10 hours

Activities: Visit to archaeological sites (Machu Picchu), museums and churches, arts and crafts markets, experimential tourism,

ecotourism, trekking, cycling excursions, river-rafting, mountain climbing, bungee jumping and horse-riding. Others features are

the Gastronomy, variety of popular fiestas and the traditional markets of Chinchero and Pisac.

Average altitude:

Cusco: 3,360 masl and the Sacred

valley: 2, 900 masl

THE INCA TRAIL

Altitude: Minimum 2,600 masl. Maximum 4,200 masl

MANU & TAMBOPATA

Exuberant is the word that describes Madre de Dios with its infinite forests, sinuous rivers that rush towards the ocean, and

life abounding in all its corners. Puerto Maldonado, the capital city, is an obligatory stop along the way to gain entrance to

the national parks and reserves located in the area, and it has been, at certain moments, an important exporting site for

rubber, wood, gold, and petroleum.

The Manu National Park (1,716,295 hectares),

located in the departments of Cusco and Madre de

Dios, protects more than 800 bird species, 200

species of mammals, gigantic trees, as well as being

home to indigenous communities. This is the park

that set the world record for the number of bird

species seen in one day at one spot with 324 species.

The Tambopata-Candamo National Park (274,690

hectares) is known to possess the greatest diversity of

mammal, tree, insect, and bird species in the world as

well as the world record for the amount of butterfly

species.

Alitude

Capital: Puerto Maldonado (183 masl / 600 fasl)

Lowest point: 183 masl / 600 fasl (Puerto

Maldonado)

Highest point: 500 masl / 1640 fasl (Boca Manu)

MANU & TAMBOPATA

TRAIL CARS

SCHEDULE - EXPEDITION

SCHEDULE - VISTADOME

SCHEDULE – HIRAM BINGHAM

(Destination: Machu Picchu)

SCHEDULE

(Destination: Machu Picchu)

SCHEDULE – ANDEAN

EXPLORER

(Destination: Puno)

Salidas de Ollanta a Machu PicchuHora Salida Hora Llegada Tren

06:40 08:01 201

11:35 13:05 TN1

16:36 18:09 205

Salidas de Machu Picchu a OllantaHora Salida Hora Llegada Tren

08:30 10:10 202

14:02 15:34 82

19:00 20:32 206

ANQASQOCHA TREK

Inka Trail to Machu Picchu 4d/3n Ancasqocha to Machupicchu 4d/3n

Itinerary - Characteristics

Duration 4 days 4 days

Camp overnights 3 3 u opcionalmente 2 (si se opta por pernocte en hotel en Aguas Calientes la 3a noche)

DAY 1 To Llulluchapampa To Queñaqocha

- Walking Distance 17km 12 km

- Walking Hours 7-8h 7-8h

- Maximum Height 3850m 4285m

- Camp Altitude 3850m 4285m

DAY 2 To Chaquiqocha To Ancasqocha

- Walking Distance 12km 12km

- Walking Hours 6-7h 6-7h

- Maximum Height 4200m 4700m

- Camp Altitude 3600m 4200m

DAY 3 To Wiñaywayna To Camicancha

- Walking Distance 10km 13km

- Walking Hours 5h 5h

- Maximum Height 3900m 4200m

- Camp Altitude 2700m 2765m

DAY 4 To Machupicchu To Chillca and (train+bus to) Machu Picchu

- Walking Distance 4km 2km

- Walking Hours 2h + 2h visit to Machu Picchu 45min + 2h visit to Machu Picchu

- Maximum Height 2750m 2765m

- Machupicchu Altitude 2400m 2400m

Arrive by walking to Machupicchu ? Si (is the only route) No (Arrive by train to Aguas Calientes and then by bus to Machupicchu)

COMPARATIVE: INCA TRAIL VS ANCASQOCHA

Difficulty

Average difficulty of the hike Moderate to Strong

Strong the first 2 days (due to the height, not the difficulty of the route), moderated the

last 2

Recomendado para Adultos en buen estado físico Adults in good physical shape

Acclimation Min recommended 2 days above 3000m Mín recommended 2 days above 3000m

Children?

Minimum 10 years old but recommended 15 years old with eventual

support of the porter

Minimum 10 years old but recommended 15 years old with eventual support with extra

chair horse. This route is more flexible for children because of the possibility of hiring

riding horses

Route Attractions

Main Touristic Attraction Archaeological sites, known route.

Spectacular scenery, snow, lake Ancasqocha, authentic Andean community, little or no

tourist influx at all.

Archaeological Complex

Several, the most renowned: Llactapata, Runkuracay, Sayacmarca

Phuyupatamarca Winaywayna, Machu Picchu Remains of Inca Trail route, Machu Picchu

Flora and Fauna

Orchids, bromeliads, begonias which are characteristics of the

Andean valleys, hummingbirds, toucans and other birds of this habitat

Orchids, bromeliads, begonias which are characteristics of the Andean valleys,

hummingbirds, toucans and other birds of this habitat (especially in Machu Picchu)

Scenery

Cloud forest, puna, depending on the weather you can see by far the

peak of Salkantay, Pumasillo chain (far away) and Veronica (away)

Spectacular views of Salkantay (weather permitting), of Veronica and Huayanay rocky

chain, in addition to the surrounding mountain ranges.

Communities No

Yes. Ancasqocha community maintains the traditional way of life and is one of the

attractions of the route

Lagoons Side step, small Ancasqocha lagoon with trout fishing opportunity after coordination

Includes a visit to Machu Picchu Yes Yes

Saturation High Low or no saturation

Operation

With Porters Yes No

With animals help No Yes

Available Departures

Fixed Yes No – only operates in private

Privates Yes Yes

Special Services (Plus, Premium,

Deluxe) Yes Yes, included in Special Services Rates

COMPARATIVE: INCA TRAIL VS ANCASQOCHA

LARES

SIC PC STANDARD PC PLUS (***) PC PREMIUM PC DELUXE Observations

DEPARTURE DATES

Fixed X

In the day it is required X X X X Subject to availability of spaces INC

GRUOP

Open X Several passengers on 1 departure date

Close X X X X Private service for a defiined group

TRANSPORTATION

Private transportation for a group X X X X X (*) See terms of transfers

Separate transport for staff and camping

equipment X X X

Cooler with drinks X X X

Pick up from hotel in Sacred Valley (one way) X X X X X

Transfer to the hotel in Sacred Valley (return) X (*) X X X

(*) Only Ollantaytambo - Yucay without extra

charge

COMPARATIVE SERVICES FOR TREKS

COMPARATIVE SERVICES FOR TREKSCAMPING EQUIPMENT

Personal tents 3 stations X X Brand: Eureka Timberline 4 Outfitter

Personal tents 4 stations X X X

Brand: The North Face VE25 or Eureka Timberline 4 Outfitter

(depends on the group size)

Sleeping Bag -18C (*) X (*) For rent

Sleeping Bag -25C X X X

Sheet (*) X X X X (*) For rent (with Sleeping Bag)

Personal pillow (*) X X X X (*) For Rent

Thermarest standard (*) X (*) For Rent

Thermarest Luxury X X X

Personal lamps in tents X X X

Textile bags for snack X X X X X Passenger Gift

Biodegradable bathrooms + Bathroom

tent X (**) X X X X (**) If there is a weight problem, this service will be discontinued

Showers with hotel water+ bath towels X X

Tents for massages X X X

Duffel bag if required X (***) X X X X

Lone – not a gift / (***) Only for passengers that hired extra porters,

not for rent

TABLEWARE

Steel X X X X

Faience X

Standard steel cutlery X X X X

Deluxe steel cutlery X

COMPARATIVE SERVICES FOR TREKSMENU

Standard X X Includes pisco sour (1 day) + wine (1 day)

Gourmet WITHOUT alcoholic drinks X

Gourmet WITH Alcoholics drinks X X Selección de bebidas a definir en briefing

Mineral Water X 4L diarios por persona excepto el último día (2L por persona)

CAMP STAFF

Main Guide (English – Spanish) X X X X X Optional in other languages, subject to additional cost

Assistant guides (English - Spanish) Gruops > 8 pax Grupos > 8 pax Grupos > 8 pax X X

Coordinator X X

Massagist X X X

1 massagist for each 4 passangers / Sessions once a day in the

afternoon and specific support to passengers through the treck in case of

illnes.

Porters carrying collective team X X X X X

Porters carrying personal team

X

(9kg / 6,5kg net)

X

(10 kg net)

X

(10 kg net)

X

(10 kg net)

TICKETS

Inca Trail + MP 4d/3n X X X X X

Additional entrance on 5th day (programs of 5

days) NA X X

Ticket bus Machupicchu - Aguas Calientes X X X X X

Guide Train X X X X X

Backpacker service in all except in private Standard. In this services Plus,

Premium, Deluxe should be quote the pax train

Pax Train Select the desired service rate tariff added to trains and services

OTHERS

Kit amenities X X X Possibility to define as customer

Amenities possibility with clients logo X X X X

Individual Supplement X X X

(***) The Service PC equivalent to a PC PLUS STANDARD + massage, equivalent to other operators Platinum Services

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