“FRANCAIBA JOURNEYS”

MACHU PICCHU TOUR

Itinerary Overview
Discover the best of Peru as you travel to the high Andes and pristine Amazon rain forests. Explore the
magnificent ancient citadel of Machu Picchu, the most important archaeological monument in South
America. Accompanied by guides specialized in archaeology, history and Andean cultures, visit
monumental Inca stone temples, and the fascinating towns and Quechua Indian markets of Cusco and
the Urubamba Valley. Guides meet you at every transfer point and assist you with check-in to assure
smooth, reliable travel.

Your home in the jungle is a native-style ecolodge designed to provide comfortable accommodations near
the Tambopata area of Southeastern Peru. The region is habitat for several species of monkeys, giant
river otters, and an abundance of birds, including many species of macaws. Resident naturalists and local
native guides share their knowledge of tropical ecology while accompanying you on hikes through
protected reserves, on canoe trips to oxbow lakes, and amidst the treetops on an extensive canopy
walkway.

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 Itinerary in Detail

DAY 1: LIMA
Arrive in Lima. Airport assistance and transfer to your hotel. Afternoon free to relax and independent
explorations of Lima. Overnight Hotel.

Your local ground operator for all services in Peru

Francaiba Journeys.
Emergency 24 hrs Phone: +51976323729
Email: francaiba.journeys@gmail.com or arsalizar@gmail.com

DAY 2: CUSCO
Assistance with morning check-in for flight to Cusco. Airport reception and transfer to your hotel.
Afternoon half-day guided orientation of ancient Inca temples, Spanish churches and the surrounding
ruins of Sacsayhuaman, Qenko, Puca Pucara and Tambo Machay. Our guide will also direct you to shops,
museums, markets and restaurants where you can shop, dine and explore on your own. Overnight at the
Hotel

Your local ground operator for all services in Cusco/Sacred Valley

Francaiba Journeys.
Local Contact: Artur Salizar
Address: Av. Tullumayo #708, Cusco
Tel: +51.84.235489
Emergency 24 hrs Phone: +51976323729
Email: francaiba.journeys@gmail.com or arsalizar@gmail.com

DAY 3: URUBAMBA VALLEY

On your full day guided adventure through the Sacred Valley of the Incas you visit the village of Pisac and
the Inca fortress of Ollantaytambo. Depending on the season and your interests you stop to chat with
farmers, artisans and visit Quechua villages where highland Indians tend their fields and sell handcrafts
in outdoor markets. Overnight in the serene Urubamba Valley at the Hotel

DAY 4: PATACANCHA VILLAGE

Enjoy a brief visit to a local village school where you will meet the teachers and students, be taught a few
basic Quechua words and observe the children at work. Continue onto a beautiful, easy downhill day
hike on local foot trails through the Andes amongst the native Quechua Indian villages of Hullioc and
Patacancha (12,500 elevation) where crops are sown and textiles woven with simple hand tools and
traditional methods. This day is flexible depending the interests and abilities of participants; we have a
vehicle for those who may not walk as far, but for many you hike from the ancient ruins of Pumamarca
down the hillsides into the back door of the village of Ollantaytambo. Overnight at the Hotel (Waitlist).
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DAY 5: MACHU PICCHU

Transfer to catch the morning train to Machu Picchu. After assisting with your hotel check in, your guide
accompanies you on a private tour throughout the principal temples and important sectors of Machu

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Picchu leaving you free to photograph and explore on your own time. Included are first-class reserved
train tickets, bus tickets up and down the mountain, lunch and one-time entrance fee. Overnight at the
hotel

DAY 6: RETURN TO CUSCO

Be among the first to arrive at Machu Picchu on the early shuttle bus. Enjoy contemplating, exploring
and photographing the most impressive archaeological monument in South America on your own time
wandering through the mysterious maze of streets and stone buildings in this magnificent citadel. Hike
up the towering Wayna Picchu peak (permits cost $15 per person and must be reserved in advance), or
back up the Inca Trail to the Intipunku, Gate of the Sun entrance. Late-afternoon return on the Pullman
train to a station in the Urubamba Valley where we transfer to a private vehicle back to Cusco arriving by
evening to our hotel. Overnight at the Hotel

END OF SERVICES

Actual routes and activities may vary. Local trip coordinators reserve the right to change
accommodations to similar quality alternatives.

INCLUDED SERVICES
 All guided tours and excursions
 English-speaking naturalist guides
 2 entrance fees to Machu Picchu, 2 bus tickets Aguas Calientes-Machu Picchu
 Airport-hotel transfers, land transportation
 Accommodation as indicated
 Meals as indicated [B-Breakfast, L-Lunch, D-Dinner]

NOT INCLUDED SERVICES

 International or internal airfare (please inquire)
 Tips, gratuities and service charges
 Airport departure taxes
 Drinks, alcoholic beverages, and meals other than listed above
 Personal expenses for extra services, optional activities, or changes in your itinerary for reasons
beyond our control
 Travel insurance for trip cancellation, medical services, or evacuation
 Any other items not mentioned above

NOTE: Bolivia al Extremo has arranged your trip utilizing the travel services of local in-country ground
operators who are independent contractors. These local outfitters, lodges, hotels and other suppliers of
your travel services will make every effort to conduct this trip as described in the itinerary. It is however
possible that due to transportation schedule changes, weather, delays and unforeseeable acts of God,
humans or nature, this itinerary may vary from what is described. Participants must assume all risks
whether identified in advance or unforeseen. All optional activities are at your own risk. Extra costs due
to unexpected changes in your itinerary for reasons beyond our control are not included. We highly
recommend purchasing traveler’s insurance for trip delay, trip cancellation, baggage, accident or
sickness. Representatives are available for assistance at any time during your trip. If preferred hotels are
not available, every attempt will be made to reserve alternative accommodations of similar quality. (If
upgrade is necessary, higher rates may apply.) All information and services provided are subject to our
Reservation Form Terms and Conditions.

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