Accommodation
Hotels (8 nights), camping (4 nights).
Transport
Local flight, train, van, on foot.
Meals
All meals while hiking and a box lunch at Inti Raymi.
Staff
Tour leader throughout; local guides while at the Inti Raymi celebration, on the Choquequirao trek, at Machu Picchu, and on the Sacred Valley tour.
Age Restriction
To travel independently you must be at least 18 years of age. There are no upper age limits on our tours however travellers aged 70 years or older are required to complete a medical questionnaire. This standard (non-family) adventure is open to children aged 12 years or older when accompanied by a parent (max. two children per adult).
Optional Activities
All prices are per person in US dollar amounts.
Lima:
City tour $25
San Francisco Church and catacombs $1.50
Museo de la Nation $2 entrance
Museum of the Inquisition $2 entrance
Cusco:
Boleto Turistico (tourist ticket) $10
City tour $12
Horse riding around ruins (with guide) $25 - $35
Horse riding around ruins (without guide) $12
White water rafting $25
Mountain biking $35
Museo Inka $2 entrance
Museo de Historia Regional entrance with Boleto Turistico
What To Bring
Most people automatically assume that the weather is hot in South America, but because of the higher altitude in the Andes, the temperature can feel quite cold, especially at night. We recommend the use of a duffel bag or backpack, whichever is easiest for you to carry. A good size daypack is also essential.
Checklist:
Passport (with photocopies)
Travel insurance (with photocopies)
Airline tickets (with photocopies)
USD cash and travellers cheques
Credit or debit card (see personal spending money)
G.A.P Adventures vouchers and dossier
Any entry visas or vaccination certificates required
Camera and film
Reading/writing material
Binoculars
Cover for backpacks
Pocketknife.
Fleece top
Windproof/waterproof jacket
Small towel and swim wear
4 shirts/t-shirts
Sun hat
1 pair of shorts
2 pairs of long trousers
1 pair hiking pants/track pants
Hiking boots/ sturdy walking shoes
Sport sandals
Sunblock
Sunglasses
Toiletries (biodegradable)
Watch or alarm clock
Water bottle
Purification tablets or filter
Torch
Money belt
First-aid kit (should contain lip salve, Aspirin, Band Aids, anti-histamine, Imodium or similar tablets for mild cases of diarrhea, re-hydration powder, extra prescription drugs you may be taking).
RECOMMENDED FOR THE CHOQUEQUIRAO TREK
Inner sheet (for sleeping bag)
Wool hat, mitts or gloves (preferably waterproof)
Rain poncho
Strong plastic bags to help keep gear dry
Sleeping bag (this can also be hired locally for approximately $10 USD)
Mattress (a foam mattress is included as part of the hike; self inflating type mattresses are available for hire)
Anti-inflammatory tablets (e.g. Ibuprofen)
Thermal underwear
**All other camping equipment is provided for the Choquequirao excursion. Porters carry the camping gear and food. You will be responsible for carrying your personal items, such as clothing and sleeping bags. A porter can be hired locally to assist you carrying these items if you chose.
Group Size
Maximum 15, Average 10
Other Information
While it is our intention to adhere to the route described below, there is a certain amount of flexibility built into the itinerary and on occasion it may be necessary, or desirable to make alterations. The itinerary is brief, as we never know exactly where our journey will take us. Due to our style of travel and the regions we visit, travel can be unpredictable. The itinerary is a general guide to the tour and region and any mention of specific destinations or wildlife is by no means a guarantee that they will be visited or encountered. Aboard expedition trips visits to research stations depend on final permission.
Additionally, any travel times listed are approximations only and subject to vary due to local circumstances.
Operator Remarks
Allow USD135 for meals not included.
A local payment of USD200 is payable on arrival.
Please note that the itinerary of this trip may be altered due to the timing of the Inti Raymi festival. In this case, the Choquequirao trek and/or Machu Picchu visit would be done before the Festival.
