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Lima the historical part and the capital of Peru which has more than 10 million inhabitants and it is the biggest city in Peru then we have Trujillo the second big city in the north and in the south is Arequipa an important and big city, Peru has 28 million inhabitants most of people are concentrate in Lima but in 1950 there was a lot local immigration when many came from the provinces and Lima became in a metropolitan city.

Lima arrival day. Group meeting at 2:00pm, Orientation walking tour around Lima’s downtown. this walking tour normally takes 3 hours, it's a tour in the Lima down town which has beautiful attractions.

Over night in Lima

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This is our challenge day because we're going to go to the high plateau which altitude is 3,800 m.a.s.l the aclimatation process starts there close to the Lake Titicaca. in the ancient times there were many cultures that developed around the Lake and in 800 years A C there was a big drought and people who lived there started to move to different regions, according historians Incas were descendants of the Tiwanacu culture the mythical couple Manco Capac and Mama Occllo were the last kings of that culture.

Transfer to Lima’s airport. Morning flight to Puno (Juliaca is the commercial airport one hour away from Puno) by LAN PERU.Transfer to Puno city. You will need to pay an airport departure tax of US$6.05. arriving to Puno you'll feel some dizzies maybe that's normal because you're going to the highland per first time. have some coca tea at the hotel which helps and prevents the altitude sickness Over night in Puno

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These floating islands are the home of the Uros tribe, one which pre-dates the Incan civilization. According to their legends, they existed before the sun, when the earth was still dark and cold. They were impervious to drowining or being struck by lightning. They lost their status as super beings when they disobeyed universal order and mixed with humans, making them susceptible to contempt. They scattered, losing their identity, language, and customs. They became the Uro-Aymaras, and now speak Aymara. Because of their simple and precarious lifestyle, the Incas thought them worth little and accordingly taxed them very little. Yet the Uros, with their basic reed homes outlasted the mighty Incas with their huge stone temples and mountain-top enclaves.

Lake Titicaca Excursion and Home stay. (Visit to floating Uros Islands, Home stay in Amantani community. distance from Puno port 4 hours by boat arriving there climb the Pachatata mountain ( optional)

Over night at Amantani Family Homestay

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Taquile has been recognized as the best textile producer in the colonial time its costume was introduce by the Spanish, in the colonial time this air land was property of Pedro Gonzales de Taquila and the comes from that, in 1979 Peru had a military government and the big land owners were expelled since then the local people took position of the lands, people who live here are Quechua descendants.

Early in the morning, you will go to Taquile Island by boat. Trek up the hill and meet men knitters. Enjoy views of the lake and try to do some local interaction....perhaps visit a local house or the school. Return to Puno city. Optional: Lunch in Taquile (s/.20 aprox. +drinks  

Over night in Puno

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Along the way Puno Cusco is still the high plateau from the highest point or la raya Pass is the Cusco region, then the upper part of the sacred valley. historically the La Raya pass was the border between Incas and Collas but when Pachacutec Inca expanded the territory all cultures of the high plateau were conquered but even like this the Incas had some conflicts with these culture, in the upper part of the sacred valley is also located the biggest temple of the Inca time called as Wiracocha's temple in the Andean believe he was the god of the gods, after this place there is another magnificent place colonial church of Andahuaylillas built between 16th and 17th centuries by the Jesuits this church has a beautiful decoration inside, paintings made by the Inca descendants.

Taxis or transfer to Bus station. tourist  bus Puno - Cusco (9 hours). lunch included. on the way you'll visit different attractions like temple of the Inca time and colonial church, fee included Transfer to hotel in Cusco, orientation walking tour. and briefing for the Inca trail bring your passports and questions

Over night in Cusco

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Along the sacred valley the Inka people built many astronomical observatories to know the change of seasons, but this civilization was really prepared and advanced in the religion, astronomy and farming systems if the the Spanish wouldn't come to Peru the agricultural technics were would have been different because the Inkas developed the best technic in the irrigation system even now a days we still astonish how the inka terraces and the water channels are still working.

Sacred Valley tour.(Cusco Maras) Once you reach the bus stop you will take taxis and visit the salt mines of Maras  hiking 50 mini. Visit to a community. have lunch there, lunch cost S/.20. +drinks, overnight in Ollantaytambo, visit to Ollantaytambo archaeological site. also on the way visit Chincheros town with its beautiful colonial church

Over night in Ollantaytambo

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The Inca trail is one the pilgrimage roads to Machupicchu, we cannot imagine how many people worked building the watch towers and villages on trail according historians this trail was made between 14th and 15th centuries, for the Inca people never existed the impossible because they curved hard rocks, the first day you'll appreciate the magnificent archaeological sites and beautiful mountains.

Early transfer to Km82 for start Inca Trail (2750mts). Depending on the campsite, you will walk 04 to 06 hours. (3000-3300m.a.s.l) Do not forget to bring your passport and your positive thoughts!, We will bring your duffle bag from Cusco Htl

First Campsite

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The second day of the trail is considered the most difficult but the first day you'll walk a little more approximately 10 hours, once you rich the highest point you'll feel close to the sky and from there you'll appreciate the mountains which ones are considered as deities and protectors of the Andean people. when we do this trail we fell as the pilgrims of the Inka time because there are many watch towers and the windows are facing to the trail.

Today is the challenging day as we’ll get to the highest pass at 4200 mts. Walk slowly and try to keep your pace..This is not a race!!, Campsite is located at 3600 ma s l aprox.

Second Campsite

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The most interesting part of the trail and this part is 100 % original, on the way you'll visit Phuyupatamarka (city above the clouds) over there there is an astronomical observatory luxuriously built.

Take advantage of the day and try to spot orchids. You’re entering on the cloud forest. The campsite is at 2700 ma s l and there’s a restaurant...good chance for taking a shower and have a drink. Optional hot showers  S/.5.00 soles.       

 Wiñay Wayna Campsite

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Despite being one of the most important Inca monuments, hardly anything is yet known about Machu Picchu. There are still many questions that will probably never be answered. What was it? What was its purpose? When was it built? Why was it abandoned? Why did the Spanish conquerors never know about Machu Picchu? Was it still inhabited even long after the Spaniards had reached Cusco?, and many other such questions. In a way, given its strategic location, it could have been a military centre, a defence post for controlling the likely rebellions by the "antis" or natives, or an advance post for the conquest of the forest area or Antisuyo. It is also believed that it was the Inca's ideal resting place, or the major sanctuary devoted to the Inca Pachacutec, who saved the cuzqueños from the Chanca invasion. Or, as emerges from the discovery of an only-female cemetery, It might have been the secret home of the acllas or "royal virgins" devoted to the deities and serving the Incas.

 Another early wake-up call on tour...but worthy as today you will get to the Sun Gate after 01 hour walking (aprox.). One more hour to go until you get to  Machupicchu and visit it!! (2hrs visit) Bus down to Aguas Calientes (25min) and train back to Ollantaytambo (90min) Transfer to Cusco Hotel (2hrs), Optional: climb up to Huayna Picchu mountain for a good picture. Takes 01 hour up and 01 more down. If you have high scares take it easy. now a days is a little bit difficult to get a ticket to climb this mountain because is 400 people available a day and there are two schedules one in the morning at 7:00am and second at 10:00am so for the people who want to do this optional activity we suggest to go straight after the Machupicchu check point and get a ticket

Over night in Cusco

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Cusco free day, to stay in Cusco one more day would be great, you'll have change to visit the Museums and the markets.

Over night in Cusco

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In 1901, the Peruvian Government created a committee to explore the nation's riverways. Don Juan Villalta led an expedition along the Tambopata River, departing from Sandia.^[1] Villata founded Puerto Maldonado on July 10, 1902 as a station where the Tambopata met the Madre de Dios. He named the port after Faustino Maldonado, of Tarapoto, who had explored the Madre de Dios in 1861 and drowned in the rapids of the Mamoré River.The Madre de Dios region was created by law on Dec. 26, 1912 with Puerto Maldonado as its capital.^[2]

The city was formally recognized in 1985.

Transfer to Cusco airport. Morning flight to Puerto Maldonado by  LAN PERÚ, Transfer to the lodge by boat. Jungle excursion / Night Cayman Tour. You have to pay an airport departure tax of US$5.00 approximately.

Over night in the Amazon  Lodge

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Jungle lodge. we visit different lodges in Puerto Maldonado, along the Madre Dios river and Tambopata river but very soon we're going to visit a different place which involves a community and this is a beautiful place and very new for the people who live here. so we're still in conversation with the leaders of this community.

This a nice second day because there are many options to see the wild life, here in the rain forest the vegetation is very dense and also you have explanation about flora and fauna, to visit the lake some times people have to wear rubber boots because is muddy when is raining.

Over night in the Amazon Lodge

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Puerto Maldonado is in the tropical Amazon basin. The climate is hot and humid at all times. The average annual temperature is 26 °C (79 °F) with the months of August and September being the hottest. Annual rainfall exceeds 1,000 millimetres (3.3 ft). The wet season is from October to April. The main part of the town is located on a slightly elevated area that does not normally flood in the wet season. Road travel often becomes impossible during this time. A low season occurs between June and August.

A common phenomena known locally as a "surazo" or "friaje" occurs when polar winds blow in from the mountainous south. The temperature will drop to as low as 8 °C (46 °F) for several days.This is the last day where you see part of Peru in the south and the beautifully mountains from the plane.

Morning flight to Lima by LAN PERU. You will have to pay an airport departure tax of US$4.30 approximately, Transfer to Lima Hotel and have  the last group dinner. in Miraflores and arrange your transfer to the airport.

Over night in Lima

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Departure day. this is the last day and you'll have a good memories from Peru and its History

Departure day. Check out at 11am aprox.. *Please make sure you have collected all your belongings and paid your bills. Thank you for travel with us.