TOTAL CULTURE AND ADVENTURE

IMPERIAL ESSENCE 12D

DURATION12 DAYS / 11 NIGHTS
FROMUSD. 1,695.00
DIFFICULTY
PREMIUM
CODE: CSQ-PACK-12D

The Heart of The Andes

This 12-day expedition is our most ambitious proposal in southern Peru. We have designed a journey that balances the mysticism of Inca temples with the adrenaline of high-altitude hikes above 5,000 meters.

COVERAGELima, Cusco & Sacred Valley
KEY POINTSMachu Picchu, Humantay, Vinicunca
CATEGORYAdventure Comfort
HOTELS3 Premium Stars
The Heart of
LATITUDE13° 31' 30" S
LONGITUDE71° 58' 20" W
Experience

Timeline

01
DAY 01

ORIGIN COUNTRY – LIMA (180 MASL)

Personalized reception at Jorge Chavez Airport. Transfer to a 3* hotel in Miraflores.

ESTIMATED TIMETransfer
02
DAY 02

FLIGHT LIMA – CUSCO – HOTEL

Transfer to the airport for your flight to Cusco. Reception and transfer to a 3* hotel in the Imperial City.

ESTIMATED TIME1h 20m flight
03
DAY 03

CITY TOURS: INCA TEMPLES AND PALACES

Visit Qoricancha (Sun Temple) and the sites of Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Pukapukara, and Tambomachay.

MAX ELEVATION3399m
ESTIMATED TIME5 h
04
DAY 04

VIP SACRED VALLEY – AGUAS CALIENTES

Visit Chinchero, Maras Salt Mines, and Moray. Buffet lunch in the Valley and train to Aguas Calientes.

MAX ELEVATION2800m
ESTIMATED TIMEFull Day
05
DAY 05

MACHU PICCHU – CUSCO

Guided tour in the Inca Citadel (2.5h). Free time and return by Expedition train to Cusco.

MAX ELEVATION2430m
ESTIMATED TIMEExpedition
06
DAY 06

FREE DAY IN CUSCO

Day to rest, enjoy local gastronomy, and shop at traditional markets.

07
DAY 07

HUMANTAY LAKE

Technical hike to the turquoise lagoon at the foot of Humantay glacier (4200m). Lunch in Mollepata.

MAX ELEVATION4200m
ESTIMATED TIME12 h
08
DAY 08

RAINBOW MOUNTAIN – RED VALLEY

Hike to Vinicunca (5100m) and descent through the spectacular Red Valley. Buffet lunch in Cusipata.

MAX ELEVATION5100m
ESTIMATED TIME12 h
09
DAY 09

CHECCACUPE – PALCOYO

Visit the Stone Forest and the Palcoyo Mountain Range (4900m). Ceremony to Pachamama.

MAX ELEVATION4900m
ESTIMATED TIME10 h
10
DAY 10

7 LAGOONS AUSANGATE

Exploration of Azulcocha, Otorongo, and other lagoons. Bath in Pacchanta hot springs.

MAX ELEVATION4300m
ESTIMATED TIME14 h
11
DAY 11

FLIGHT CUSCO – LIMA

Transfer to the airport and return flight to Lima. Transfer to hotel in Miraflores.

ESTIMATED TIME1h 20m flight
12
DAY 12

LIMA – ORIGIN COUNTRY

Final transfer to Jorge Chavez Airport for your international flight. End of services.

VISUAL RECORD

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