Join our singles travel group on this exciting adventure vacation to Peru!
On the Inca trail, situated high in the Andes Mountains of Peru, Machu Picchu is a fascinating and magical place which was built by the great Inca Empire more than 100 years before the arrival of Spanish conquistadors. Now, it has been voted one of the new seven wonders of the world! It was never discovered by the Spanish or mentioned in their chronicles, but a professor from Yale - Hiram Bingham, discovered the ruins buried beneath dense undergrowth in 1911.

Day 01 Fri Oct 24th Arrive Lima, evening at leisure. When you arrive at the Airport in Lima you will go through immigrations and customs, and once you come out to arrivals, there will be a staff member there to meet you with a sign with your names on it. Visit Colonial Lima if time permits and the Catacombs. Hotel Manhattan Inn or similar.


Day 02 Lima / Cuzco Breakfast is included and served starting at 530 am. We will meet up as a group at 6:00 A.M. for introductions and a short briefing. Transfer will meet the group at 7:00 am as the flight departs at 9:15 am to Cusco from Lima. The Flight departs from Lima at 9:15 Arrives 10:15 am. We will be met by a staff member and transferred to the Hotel Cusco Plaza to taste a Coca tea (Andean leaf) while you are informed and given some tips about Cusco of what to do or where to go on your free time.
Free day to relax in Cusco and adjust to the altitude. Cusco is the land of the Sun and Gateway to the Magic World of the Inca. Day at leisure.
Lunch and Dinner on your own arrangements. Free evening. Hotel Cusco Plaza or similar

Day 03 Cuzco Breakfast is included. PISAC RUINS AND MARKET:
At 9:00 am This excursion takes you through the Urubamba Valley to the colorful Indian Market of Pisac where natives from the region of Cusco come to trade their products to then visit this magnificent site above this town from where you have a great view of this valley. Also visit a Llama farm and learn about these unique animals. Overnight in Urubamba. Lunch and dinner on own Hotel la Recoleta or similar.

Day 4 CUSCO - HUAYLLAMBAMBA Breakfast is included MORAY AND SALT MINES - OLLANTAYTAMBO.
At 9:00 am Moray is located one hour aprox from Urubamba Cusco City, and provides one of the most spectacular views of the Urubamba Mountain Range. It is also the location of some dramatic conical depressions formed by a unique form of Inca Terraces. This site is thought to have been an experimental natural greenhouse to grow an extraordinary variety of tropical crops beyond their normal altitude. We do small hike down the Salt mines and we will visit the local salt co-operative, which extracts the mineral by evaporation from a natural spring, thereby demonstrating that early Andean civilizations were not necessarily dependent upon coastal trade for this important mineral. Reaching the valley of Urubamba our Van meets us to take us to Ollantaytambo tour guided of this site. Lunch and Dinner on Own. Overnight at Ollantaytambo Hotel or similar

Day 5 Huayllabamba - Pacaymayo Breakfast is included AGUAS CALIENTES:
At 9:05 Morning train to Aguas Calientes arriving in Aguas Calientes at 10:30 am. Afternoon on your own to explore the Machu Picchu Museum near Aguas Calientes, day hikes available, markets and shopping, or just relax at the hot springs. Lunch and dinner on own Overnight Hotel Intipunku.

Day 6 Pacaymayu - Wiinaywayna MACHU PICCHU - CUSCO
At 5:30 am early morning bus up to Machu Picchu and meet the trekkers. Tour guided with your tour guide. Afternoon train returns to Cusco. Transfer to Hotel. There should be 6 to 7 hours available to spend in this unique archaeological site, allowing ample opportunities to explore on your own. Those not yet tired of heights might like to climb Huaynapicchu for an unparalleled view of the lost city of the Incas. Bus back to Aguas Calientes included. Afternoon train returns to Cusco. Optional visit to Aguas Calientes Hot springs (extra charge 2$ per person) before the train ride back to Cusco. Transfer to hotel. Lunch and Dinner on own arrangements. Hotel Cusco Plaza or similar.

Day 7 Winaywayna - Machu Picchu CUSCO: at 10:00 A.M. Breakfast included. Your tour guide meets you at your hotel and takes you on a sightseeing tour of the town taking in the colonial churches and visiting Inca ruins outside the city; Sacsayhuaman (temple of the
Lightning), Qenqo (ceremonial place, Puca- pucara (Inca Fortress) and Tambomachay (Temple of the water). Lunch and Dinner on your own. Hotel Cusco Plaza or similar.

Day 8 Cusco Breakfast Included. Free to explore the city on your own. Try the local cuisine or do some optional adventure tour: River Rafting or mountain biking. We can help you book that if you would like. Lunch and dinner on your own. Evening fly back to Lima. Transfers to/from airport included. Hotel Manhattan Inn or similar.

Day 9 Sat Nov 1st Cusco/Lima Breakfast Included. Transfer to airport for morning flight back home.

"END OF TOUR"

LAND PACKAGE COST $1,399 * **

LAND & AIR PACKAGE COST * (Not available on this tour)

* double occupancy accommodations

** additional 4% Service Charge

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: add $479

(Balance due 60 days ahead of travel)

PURCHASE TICKETS HERE

WHAT'S INCLUDED
-Domestic flights within Peru (Lima /Cusco and Cusco / Lima)
-Airport transfers on arrival and departure in every destination
-02 night's hotel in Lima and 03 nights hotel Cusco.1 night in Urubamba, 1 night Aguas Calientes, 1 nights Ollantaytambo.
-Professional local tour guides while on the tours and trek.
-Private transport on all tours.
-Hotels include: breakfast and taxes.
-Excursion in Cusco and nearby sites.
-Economic Tourist Train return from Aguas Calientes / Cusco with seats reserved.
-Bus from Machu Picchu down to Aguas Calientes (25')
-Transfer from the train station in Cusco to hotel.
-US Based Host for trip

WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED
-Visitors pass for Cusco sites $ 31.00 (this is valid for the Sacred Valley)
-Airport departure tax ($ 6.00 each way)
-International departure tax $ 31.00
-Entry fee to Maras and Moray $ $ 4.00 in soles S/ 10.50
-Tips
-Extra personal expenses and optional tours
-Meals not mentioned on the program.
-Limit of weight on domestic flights 30 kilos

TRAVEL BAGGAGE:
Each hotel has a storage room where you can leave the extra travel luggage that you wont take on the Inca Trail and there is no fee for it.

SUGGESTED TRAVEL LIST
* Valid Passport.
* If you have travel insurance, be sure to bring copy of policy details
* Money Belt or Neck Pouch
* MedicAlert bracelet if appropriate
* Cash, credit cards, ATM card. The most widely accepted credit cards are Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Diners Club. There is often an 8 to 12% commission for credit card charges. It is often cheaper to use your credit card at an ATM to get money.
* Phone card if you plan on phoning home
* Baggage:
* Two pieces of baggage are allowed up to 50 pounds plus one carry on
* The weight limit for internal flights in Peru is often 30kg.

WHAT TO TAKE :
You will be on the move a great deal, so our general advice is to pack as lightly as possible. And old rule of thumb has always been to lie out what you think you will need, put half of it back, and you will still have too much.
At the higher altitude inn the Andes Mountains the temperature can feel cool especially at night. You should pack for both a hot climate as well as an autumn type climate. On July and August is dry season but there might be some rains in the mountains so you should include a rain gear.
We recommend using a duffel bag or backpack. Suitcases are not to appropriate. A small daypack is also essential. The following list is a general guideline:


SUGGESTED LIST TO TRAVEL:

ITEMS
Insect repellent
Rain jacket
Toiletries
Hat
Battery operated alarm clock (there are a lot of early mornings you need to be up, we have found your own time piece helps even if there are clocks in rooms some may not have alarms.)
Water bottle

CLOTHING
Light pullover or sweatshirt
Warmer sweater or polar jacket or polar fleece
4 shirts, 4 t-shirts
2 pairs of shorts / skirts
3 pairs of long pants
Underwear and sleepwear
Thongs or flip-flops
Walking shoes or hiking shoes
Towel and swim wear
Thermal underwear.

OPTIONAL
Camera
Playing cards or other favorite games
Reading / writing material
Sunglasses
Baseball cap
Sandals
*Travel insurance is highly recommended!

IMPORTANT International Flight info:
International flight is not included. Please book to arrive in Lima from your home city on Saturday Oct 7th (anytime that day or evening is fine; although the earlier you arrive that day, the more free time you will have in Lima to explore). Please book your departure flight from Lima to your home city later in the day on the 15th ,as you will be coming on a short flight from Cusco to Lima first early in the morning that day.

A good example of a flight that works well is as follows. This flight is from NY-LIMA on Copa Airlines and costs 749$ (as of 6/6/06):

Departure Flight (sample)
Copa Airlines 803
Depart: 6:00am New York, NY (JFK)
Arrive: 10:10am Panama City, Panama (PTY)
Change planes. Time between flights: 0hr 41min
Copa Airlines 489
Depart: 10:51am 12pm Panama City, Panama (PTY)
Arrive: 2:12 pm Lima, Peru (LIM)

Return flight (sample)
Copa Airlines 488
Depart: 3:05pm Lima, Peru (LIM)
Arrive: 6:30pm Panama City, Panama (PTY)
Change planes. Time between flights: 1hr 0min
Copa Airlines 804
Depart: 7:30pm Panama City, Panama (PTY)
Arrive: 1:43am New York, NY (JFK)