CrossoverPeru Brochure 2019 - 2020

2019 - 2020 SMALL GROUP adventures

LOCAL LEADERS knowledge

RESPONSIBLE travel experts

TRAVEL WITH CROSSOVERPERU “Creating Unforgettable Experiences in Peru” Founded in Cusco as a Travel company, CrossoverPeru specializes in personally customizing and directly operating exceptional, authentic and inspirational Peru experiences for all our travelers.

Regenerative Tourism is our Main GOAL as we encourage travelerss to give back to local communities during their vacation, to learn about the Local people in the area, to have a conversation with them, through a unique trip experience we will enhance and immerse you with the Peruvian Culture. we provide the following Experiences: • • • • • • • •

Inca trail to Machu Picchu.

Rainbow Mountain Hike.

Spiritual Retreats.

HuaynaPicchu Hike.

Caving Tours.

Biking Tours.

Family Adventure.

Andean Community Visit with daily activities.

While you relax, we take care of the rest!

Experience Peru with CrossoverPeru Tours!

Sinthya Mamani & Roland Llave Torres Ceo & Founders

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Adventure Index HIKES FULL DAY • • • • • • • •

Rainbow Mountain Hike Rainbow Mountain Hike + Red Valley Palcoyo (Alternative Rainbow Mountain) Humantay Lake Waqrapukara Cusco Hike Carañahui Cave and Qeswachaka Bridge Inca Trail to Machu Picchu (Full Day)

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Inca Trail Royal to Machu Picchu (2D/1N) 17 Inca Trail Luxury to Machu Picchu (4D/3N) 18 Inca Trail Classic to Machu Picchu (4D/3N) 19

HIKES ALTERNATIVES TO MACHU PICCHU Lares Hike to Machu Picchu (4D/3N) Soqma Hike to Machu Picchu (4D/3N) Inca Jungle to Machu Picchu (4D/3N) Salkantay Hike to MachuPicchu (5D/4N)

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Choquequirao Hike (4D/3N) Ausangate Hike (5D/4N)

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SPIRITUAL RETREATS • • •

Andean Ancestral Ceremonies (Half Day) Ayahuasca Retreat (2D/1N) Ayahuasca Retreat (4D/3N)

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TRADITIONAL TOURS • • • • • • • •

Machu Picchu + Huayna Picchu (Full Day) Cusco Sightseing (Half Day) Sacred Valley (Full Day) Maras and Moray (Half Day) Sacred Valley + Machu Picchu + Huayna Picchu (2D/1N) Sacred Valley + Machu Picchu + Rainbow Mountain (3D/1N) Cusco + Machu Picchu + Puno (6D/5N)

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Rainbow Mountain + Biking (Full Day) 41 Rainbow Mountain + River Rafting (2D/1N) 42

HIKES MULTI DAY Waqrapukara Cusco Hike (2D/1N) Rainbow Mountain + Ausangate (2D/1N)

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EXTENSIONS TOURS • • • • •

Titicaca Lake Fron Cusco (3D/2N) 47 Posada Amazonas (3D/2N) 48 Sandoval (3D/2N) 49 Refugio Amazonas (4D/3N) 50 Chachapoyas Amazonas (5D/4N) 51

PERU TOURS • •

OTHER HIKES • •

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INCA TRAIL HIKE TO MACHU PICCHU

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RAINBOW MOUNTAIN MULTI ACTIVITY

Lima + Paracas + Nazca + Arequipa + Puno (7N/6N) 53 Lima + Paracas + Nazca + Arequipa + Puno + Cusco + Rainbow Mountain (12D/11N) 54

COMMUNITY PROJECTS • • • •

Dog Shelter Volunteer in Cusco Qeros, Andean Shamans Chinchero Community Project Umachurco Inca Trail Porter Team

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Frequent Asked Questions Information About Places Term and Conditions

Small Groups

The Most Incredible Spots

NEW ADVENTURES

Awesome Local Expert Guides

Multi Activities

YOUR SAFETY COMES FIRST CrossoverPeru run their tours in the Andes is the remoteness. Being on top of the mountain with just your fellow trekkers and team can help connect you to the world in a way you have never experienced before. It’s amazing to be disconnected from work and any problems you left at home. We want to ensure that You will be ok in case of an emergency and specially we will try to avoid any inconvenient on the way.

Satellite Phones

For our long hike we take our Sathelites phones as most of them are located in remote areas, so we can have a rapid medical response in case of an Emergency.

Oximeter

Our Trek Guides have oximeter and monitor your condition as You get higher in Elevation, If you need to take a bit of Oxigen our Guides bring also oxygen tanks with them.

First Air Kit

Besides the tools mentioned above our guides will carry the oxygen tank and a first aid kit full of medicine and other tools needed to be used in the Trek.

Our Trek Guides are well trained in First AID and CPR.

HIKES FULL DAY

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RAINBOW MOUNTAIN HIKE

Daily Departure

DAY 1: Cusco - Rainbow Mountain DURATION

01 DAY

ACTIVITIES

HIKE

We will pick you up early from your Cusco hotel around 03:30 am and set out on a drive through the Southeast of Cusco Valley. The drive to the trailhead 4,326 m MODERATE 5,200 m (17,070 ft ) (14,189 ft) is 03 hours long. On the way you arrive to little town and provide the breakfast.

ACTIVITY LEVEL

MAX. ALTITUDE

Then start off on our hike, following a lovely stream. Literally herds of alpacas and llamas will immediately surprise you. We will have consistent views of the Ausangate Mountain. We will hike through villages about 4 hours round trip.Back on the trail, we encounter more of the traditional elements of this hike.

After a total hike of approximately 02 hours, we finally reach our destination, what we came to see, the Rainbow Mountains 5,020 m (16,466 ft). After getting over the shock of their beauty, you will have time to explore the area. You will have time to take pictures and soak in the environment.

From US$109pp

We will spend approximately 30 minutes at the top.At this point, it is time to go back down. We hike downhill the way we came. The hike will take 02 hours. Our private van will be waiting for us when we return. We will stop for lunch before we head to Cusco We will embark on the 03 hours drive back to Cusco and drop you off at your Cusco hotel. Approximate arrival time is between 05:00 pm.

What’s Included: • Professional Bilingual English speaking tour guide.

• Pre-Departure Briefing at your hotel 1 or 2 days before your hike.

• Pick up and drop off from/to your hotel and transportation to beginning of the hike.

• Entrances fees to rainbow Mountain.

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• Breakfast and Lunch (Vegetarian and Free gluten options available).

• Emergency oxygen bottle and medical kit.

• 01 Hiking pole.

RAINBOW MOUNTAIN HIKE + RED VALLEY

Daily Departure

DAY 1: Cusco - Rainbow Mountain - Red Valley We will pick you up early from your Cusco hotel around 03:00 am and set out on a drive through the Southeast of Cusco Valley. The drive to the trailhead 4,326 m (14,189 ft) is 03 hours long. On the way you arrive to little town and provide the breakfast.

DURATION

01 DAY

ACTIVITIES

HIKE

ACTIVITY LEVEL

MAX. ALTITUDE

MODERATE 5,200 m (17,070 ft )

Then start off on our hike, following a lovely stream. Literally herds of alpacas and llamas will immediately surprise you. We will have consistent views of the Ausangate Mountain. We will hike through villages about 4 hours round trip.Back on the trail, we encounter more of the traditional elements of this hike.

After a total hike of approximately 02.30 hours, we finally reach our destination, what we came to see, the Rainbow Mountains 5,020 m (16,466 ft). After getting over the shock of their beauty, you will have time to explore the area. You will have time to take pictures and soak in the environment.

We will spend approximately 30 minutes at the top.At this point, it is time to go back down. on the way down we will explore the Red valley and enjoy the views of the Natural Landscapes in the andes of Peru from the Look outs, the will spend hiking down another 02.30 hours.

Then, We will embark on the 03 hours drive back to Cusco and drop you off at your Cusco hotel. Approximate arrival time is between 05:00 pm.

What’s Included: • Professional Bilingual English speaking tour guide.

• Pre-Departure Briefing at your hotel 1 or 2 days before your hike.

• Pick up and drop off from/to your hotel and transportation to beginning of the hike.

• Entrances fees to rainbow Mountain and Red Valley.

From US$119pp

• Breakfast and Lunch (Vegetarian and Free gluten options) • Emergency oxygen bottle and medical kit.

• 01 Hiking pole.

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PALCOYO (Alternative Rainbow Mountain Hike)

Daily Departure

DAY 1: Cusco - Palcoyo DURATION

01 DAY

ACTIVITIES

HIKE

ACTIVITY LEVEL

MILD

We will pick you up early from your Cusco hotel around 06:00 am and set out on a drive through the Southeast of Cusco Valley. The drive to the trailhead at 4,326 m 5,200 m (17,070 ft ) (14,189 ft) is 03:30 hours long.

MAX. ALTITUDE

On the way we will provide you Breakfast (at the hotel you may not have option to get breakfast). We then start off on our hike, following a lovely stream. Literally herds of alpacas and llamas will immediately surprise you.

In this Journey we will hike approximately 30 mins, we finally reach our destination, what we came to see the Rainbow Mountains of Palcoyo 5,020 m (16,466 ft).

After getting over the shock of their beauty, you will have time to explore the area.

You will have time to take pictures and soak in the environment. We will spend approximately 01 hour at the top so you will have time to see also the lovely natural Rock formation in the area.

From US$109pp

At this point, it is time to go back down. We hike downhill the way we came. The hike will be another 30 min. Our private van will be waiting for us when we return.

We will embark on the 03 hours drive back to Cusco and drop you off at your Cusco hotel. Approximate arrival time is between 04:00 to 05:00 pm.

What’s Included: • Professional Bilingual English speaking tour guide.

• Pre-Departure Briefing at your hotel 1 or 2 days before your hike.

• Pick up and drop off from/to your hotel and transportation to beginning of the hike.

• Entrances fee to Palcoyo Rainbow Mountains.

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• Breakfast and Lunch (Vegetarian and Free gluten options.

• Emergency oxygen bottle and medical kit.

• 01 Hiking pole.

HUMANTAY LAKE

Daily Departure

DAY 1: Cusco - Humantay Lake We start early in the morning (around 04:00 am), Our mountain guide and our driver will pick up you from your hotel. The drive will be 03 hours.

DURATION

01 DAY

ACTIVITIES

HIKE

ACTIVITY LEVEL

MAX. ALTITUDE

MODERATE 4,200 m (13,779 ft )

The first stop of the day will be at Mollepata to have breakfast and fill us with the energy we’ll need to continue our trip up to Soraypampa at 3,920 m (12,860.89 ft).

After a brief rest we will prepare ourselves to start the hike upwards until we reach the highest point of the trail, on our way crossing wonderful landscapes surrounded by a complex of mountains (02.30 hours hike).

You will surely be impressed with the panoramic view of seeing the turquoise lake at 4,200 m (13,779 ft). close to an astounding Humantay glacier. After that we will hike down and return to the Mollepata where their crew will be waiting for us with lunch.

Then, We will embark on the 03 hours drive back to Cusco and drop you off at your Cusco hotel. Approximate arrival time is 05:00 pm.

What’s Included:

gluten options).

• First aid kit equipment and emergency oxigen tank.

• 01 Hiking pole.

From US$99pp

• Professional Bilingual English speaking tour guide.

• Pre-Departure Briefing at your hotel 01 or 02 days before your hike.

• Pick up and drop off from/to your hotel and transportation to beginning of the hike.

• Entrance fee to the Humantay Lake.

• Breakfast and Lunch (Vegetarian and Free

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WAQRAPUKARA CUSCO HIKE

Daily Departure

DAY 1: Cusco - Waqrapukara DURATION

01 DAY

ACTIVITIES

HIKE

ACTIVITY LEVEL

CHALLENGING

We will pick you up early from your Cusco hotel around 03:30 am and set out on a drive through the South Valley. The drive to the trailhead 4,326 m (14,189 ft) is 03 4,300 m (14,107 ft ) hours long. On the way in Cusipata town, we will provide you Breakfast (at the hotel you may not have the option to get breakfast).

MAX. ALTITUDE

Then we will continue to Chuquicahuana Bridge, Sangarara and Pitumarca town 3,849 m (12,598 ft) where we we will take the road passing by Qenter lake them we will start the hight for about 04 hours, on the arrival we will explore the Inca Temples of Waqrapukara and we will enjoy the views of this amazing place. We will enjoy our box lunch.

After that, at 03:00 pm we will start descending our Hight down for about 03 hours to Campi Town 3,650 m (11,975 ft) and Rinconada 4,045 m (13,270 ft). Our driver will be waiting for us and we will back in Cusco around 08:30 pm approximately.

From US$129pp

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What’s Included: • Professional Bilingual English-speaking tour guide • Pre-Departure Briefing at your hotel 01 or 02 days before your trek.

• Pick up from your hotel and transportation to beginning of the trek

• A guided tour during the WaqraPukara hike.

• Return transportation to your Cusco hotel.

• Breakfast and Box Lunch (We can provide vegetarian/vegan options available).

• Emergency oxygen bottle and medical kit.

CARAÑAHUI CAVE AND QESWACHAKA BRIDGE

Daily Departure

DAY 1: Cusco - Qeswachaka We will pick you up early in the Morning from your hotel in a private vehicle, in which we will drive for 3.30 hours southeast from Cusco Valley crossing Pomacanchis Lake 3,600 m (11,811 ft). After the stunning views on the way we will reach the Qeswachaka Bridge.

DURATION

01 DAY

ACTIVITIES

CAVING

ACTIVITY LEVEL

MILD

MAX. ALTITUDE

3,800 m (14,107 ft )

This is the last used Inca hanging bridge over the Apurimac River and the Ichu grass fibers of the bridge are renewed each year in an “annual construction of the bridge fiesta”.

After that we will move forward close to the entrance of the Qarañahui cave. Our Guide will provide all the equipment for this underground activity. Inside the caves we will find several hours finding stalagmites and some stalactites.

Our private van will be waiting for us when we return. We will stop for lunch before we head to Cusco We will embark on the 03.30 hours drive back to Cusco and drop you off at your Cusco hotel. Approximate arrival time is between 06:00 pm.

What’s Included: • Professional Bilingual English speaking tour guide.

• Pre-Departure Briefing at your hotel 1 or 2 days before your hike.

• Pick up and drop off from/to your hotel and transportation to beginning of the hike.

• Entrances fees to rainbow Mountain.

• Breakfast and Lunch (Vegetarian and Free gluten options available).

• Emergency oxygen bottle and medical kit.

• 01 Hiking pole.

From US$155pp

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INCA TRAIL TO MACHU PICCHU (Full Day)

Daily Departure

DAY 1: Cusco - Km 104 - Wiñay Wayna - Machu Picchu DURATION

01 DAY

ACTIVITIES

HIKE

ACTIVITY LEVEL

MAX. ALTITUDE

CHALLENGING 2,400 m (7,874 ft )

You will be picked up at your hotel around 03.00 am (depending on train time) and transferred to the Ollantaytambo train station. We travel by train, on a very picturesque route for 1.20 hours until we reach kilometer 104 - the start of the trail for us. Shortly after crossing the bridge over the Rio Urubamba we visit the site of Chachabamba 2,050 m (6,725.72 ft) From here, we will hike upwards for about 8km (approximately 04 hours). The trail is well established, but there are still many stairs and the hike are mostly upwards!

While this is one of the easiest hikes around the Cusco region, you still need to have a reasonable level of fitness to complete it. After our upwards climb, we arrive at the Inca site Wiñay Wayna “Forever Young” 2,680 m (8,792 ft). This is an impressive complex made up of an agricultural center with numerous terraces, a religious sector and an urban sector. We will have our boxed lunch at Wiñay Wayna.

From US$439pp

We will then continue for about one hour further into ‘Inti Punku’ (The ‘Sun gate’) 2,730 m (8,792 ft) from where you will have your first impressive view of Machu Picchu 2,400 m (7,873 ft). A walking tour (approximately 01.20 hours) is given by your guide and after the tour, you will have time to explore the ruins on your own.

We suggest to take the bus down around 05:00 pm to Aguas Calientes to enjoy dinner at one of the many restaurants there. Be sure to arrive at the train station 30 minutes before your departure. Our train schedule is usually at 7:00 pm to Ollantaytambo, where you will catch our private transportation for another two-hour drive back to Cusco. Train time can change according to Availability.

If desired, an extra night in Aguas Calientes can be arranged. This option is very popular as it allows more time to explore Machu Picchu. (but please note if you visit Machu Picchu a second day you need to purchase the ticket again).

What’s Included: • Pre-Departure Briefing at your hotel 1 or 2 days before your hike.

• Pick up from your hotel in the morning of hike departure.

• Transport from Cusco to the train station.

• Train ticket to Km 104 (Beginning of the Inca Trail) and return Private transport from Ollantaytambo to Cusco.

• Inca Trail and MachuPicchu Permits.

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• English/Quechua/Spanish speaking professional guide.

• Box Lunch (optional vegetarian food).

• First aid kit including emergency oxygen bottle.

• Bus ticket from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes.

INCA TRAIL HIKE TO MACHU PICCHU

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Is it difficult to do the Inca Trail Hike?

The Inca Trail difficulty starts with the distance. It’s 43 km (26.8 miles) in total, covered over 4 days and 3 nights. Every tour operator is slightly different, but the hike is generally broken down into: Day 1: 11km (6.8 miles).

Day 2: 12km (7.5 miles).

Day 3: 16km (10 miles).

Day 4: 4km (2.5 miles).

The altitude is the most difficult aspect of the Inca Trail for many people.

If you have never hike at altitude before, then you know that the lack of oxygen can cause even basic exercise to seem tricky at first.

Almost everyone who hikes the Inca Trail will be affected by the altitude to some extent. If you have spent two to three days acclimatizing in Cusco beforehand, the altitude on most of the hike will not cause you any issues.

The biggest challenge of the Inca Trail is the famous Dead Woman’s Pass.

At 4,215 m (13,828 ft) it is the highest point of the trail and by far the most grueling.

For all You, healthy people with great cardiovascular fitness, the stairs might just provide the biggest challenge. Whether it is the never-ending staircase up to Dead Woman’s Pass or the uneven downhill challenge of the famous ‘Gringo Killer’ steps, every day will feel like le-day on the Inca Trail.

INCA TRAIL ROYAL TO MACHU PICCHU (2D/1N)

Daily Departure

DAY 1: Cusco - Km 104 - Wiñay Wayna - Machu Picchu You will be picked up at your hotel around 03.00 am (depending on train time) and transferred to the Ollantaytambo train station. We travel by train, on a very picturesque route for 1.20 hours until we reach kilometer 104 - the start of the trail for us.

DURATION

02 DAY

ACTIVITIES

HIKE

ACTIVITY LEVEL

MAX. ALTITUDE

CHALLENGING 4,200 m (13,779 ft )

From here, we will hike upwards for about 8km (approximately 05 hours). The trail is well established, but there are still many stairs and the hike are mostly upwards!

While this is one of the easiest hikes around the Cusco region, you still need to have a reasonable level of fitness to complete it. After our upwards climb, we arrive at the Inca site Wiñay Wayna “Forever Young” 2,680 m (8,792 ft). This is an impressive complex made up of an agricultural center with numerous terraces, We will have our boxed lunch at Wiñay Wayna.

DAY 2: Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu - Cusco We have breakfast and then take the first bus up to Machu Picchu. A walking tour (approximately 02.30 hours) is given by your guide. If you have energy you can also climb Huayna Picchu 2,720 m (8,890 ft)!!! (you need to buy a separate entry to do this) From the top of Huayna Picchu is one of the most spectacular views of Machu Picchu and there is also an opportunity to visit the Temple of the Moon or the Inca Bridge. We include your bus ticket back down to Aguas Calientes where you can have lunch. The train usually leaves between 02.30 pm and 6pm depending on the availability .

After the train ride we will take the transport from Ollantaytambo to Cusco

What’s Included: • Pick up from your hotel in the morning of hike departure.

• Train ticket to Km 104 (Beginning of the Inca Trail).

• Inca Trail Permit.

• English speaking professional guide .

• First aid kit including emergency oxygen bottle.

• Box Lunch, Vegetarian Option available.

From US$495pp

• Bus up, down and up again from Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu.

• Train ticket from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo.

• Private transport from Ollantaytambo to Cusco.

• 01-night Accommodation 3* in Aguas Calientes.

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INCA TRAIL LUXURY TO MACHU PICCHU (4D/3N)

Daily Departure

DAY 1: Cusco - Km 82 - Wayllabamba - Yuncachumpa DURATION

04 DAY

ACTIVITIES

HIKE

ACTIVITY LEVEL

CHALLENGING

You will be picked up at your hotel, after you enjoy a delicious breakfast, at 5:30am and brought by private transport to the km 82 where need to be checked in, after 4,200 m (13,779 ft ) that we wil start our hike for about 05 hours until we arrive to the campsite , on the way you will have Lunch with our crew.

MAX. ALTITUDE

DAY 2: Yuncachimpa - Llulluchapampa - Warmihuañusca Pass Pacaymayu - Runkurakay Pass - Chaquicocha Day two of the Inca Trail is accepted as the most difficult because you have to tackle Warmihuañusca (Dead Woman’s Pass). our guides will be there to take you to the top, after launch we continue the journey until we arrive to the campsite.

DAY 3: Chaquicocha – Phuyupatamarca – Wiñayhuayna

From US$2289pp

Today is known as the most beautiful day of the hike as you will see a quick change in the environment to the thick tropical forest of Wiñayhuayna. You will come to the second pass at 3,950 m (12,959.32 ft)where you will encounter mountain lakes.

Then we will descend to the cloud forest until our campsite in wiñaywayna.

DAY 4: Wiñaywayna - Machu Picchu – Cusco Today you will wake up very early to witness the amazing sunrise over Machu Picchu. we will start hiking very early and when we arrive to the Sacred City we will have the guiding tour, In the afternoon we will take the transportation back to Cusco.

What’s Included: • 03 nights at luxury camping.

• VistaDome train tickets to Cusco.

• Massage Session during 03 nights on the Inca trail.

• Hot Shower during the Inca trail.

• Bath and hand Towels per person.

• Air bed for camping.

• Sleeping bags.

• Walking sticks.

• Duffle bags.

• All entrance fees and permits.

• All overland private transfers indicated.

• Private porter during the trail for your personal staff.

• Fully Trained porters hailing from local communities.

• A private, hand-crafted and fully personalized Deluxe Inca Trail from start to finish.

• Modern hiking and camping equipment.

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• Meals indicated: B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner, snacks.

• All meals cooked on the spot with fresh ingredients by our trained chef.

• English-speaking guides with knowledge of archeological sites along the Inca Trail.

• All transfers and excursions as per itinerary in private service with English speaking guide.

• Meals during the hike (3 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 4 dinners). Food includes pancakes, omelets, soups, fresh fruit and spaghetti, chicken, fish, meat, rice, and all rich in carbohydrates and very suitable for hiking, hot drinks including coca leafs tea which is excellent for the altitude.

• Porters to carry the main luggage (all the equipment and cooking stock).

• Oxygen bottle and first-aid kits.

• Bus ticket from Machu Picchu ruins to Aguas Calientes.

• Wine, Pisco, beer, water.

INCA TRAIL CLASSIC TO MACHU PICCHU (4D/3N)

Daily Departure

DAY 1: Cusco - Km 82 - Wayllabamba - Yuncachumpa You will be picked up at your hotel, after you enjoy a delicious breakfast, at 5:30am and brought by private transport to the km 82 where need to be checked in, after that we wil start our hike for about 05 hours until we arrive to the campsite , on the way you will have Lunch with our crew.

DURATION

04 DAY

ACTIVITIES

HIKE

ACTIVITY LEVEL

MAX. ALTITUDE

CHALLENGING 4,200 m (13,779 ft )

DAY 2: Ayapata - Llulluchapampa - Warmihuañusca Pass Pacaymayu - Runkurakay Pass - Chaquicocha Day two of the Inca Trail is accepted as the most difficult because you have to tackle Warmihuañusca (Dead Woman’s Pass). our guides will be there to take you to the top, after launch we continue the journey until we arrive to the campsite.

DAY 3: Chaquicocha – Phuyupatamarca – Wiñayhuayna Today is known as the most beautiful day of the hike as you will see a quick change in the environment to the thick tropical forest of Wiñayhuayna. You will come to the second pass at 3,950 m (12,959.32 ft)where you will encounter mountain lakes.

Then we will descend to the cloud forest until our campsite in wiñaywayna.

DAY 4: Wiñaywayna - Machu Picchu – Cusco

From US$719pp

Today you will wake up very early to witness the amazing sunrise over Machu Picchu. we will start hiking very early and when we arrive to the Sacred City we will have the guiding tour, In the afternoon we will take the transportation back to Cusco.

What’s Included: • Licensed hike Guide.

• Transfer to start hike Km 82 (Transfer just for the clients who travel with Crossover Peru).

• Warm meals during the trip.

• Breakfast, snack, lunch, tea, dinner.

• Tents. TWO PEOPLE IN EACH TENT .

• Kitchen tent, Dining tent.

• Cooks and kitchen.

• Boiled Water after the second day.

• Tables, chairs.

• Porters (to carry the tents, food and cooking equipment).

• Entrance ticket to INCA TRAIL MachuPicchu.

• Transfer train to hotel upon arrival (Transport tourist class).

• First-aid kit, oxygen.

• Bus Machupicchu - Aguas Calientes.

• Duffel bag.

• Foam Mattress.

• Train back to Ollanta and bus back to Cusco (Expedition Train or the Voyager).

• 03 breakfast.

• 03 lunch.

• 03 dinners.

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ALTERNATIVES HIKES TO MACHU PICCHU

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LARES HIKE TO MACHU PICCHU (4D/3N)

Daily Departure

DAY 1: Cusco - Cancha Cancha We depart at 06:00 am from Cusco by private bus, picking you up at your hotel.

We travel through the Sacred Valley to the hot springs of Lares, where we’ll enjoy a great lunch. Then we start out two hour hike to our campsite in Wacawasi where in the evening dinner is served.

DURATION

04 DAY

ACTIVITIES

HIKE

ACTIVITY LEVEL

MAX. ALTITUDE

CHALLENGING 4,700 m (15,255 ft )

DAY 2: Wacawasi - Epsaycocha After breakfast we go to the first activity of the day: observation of Alpaca fabric weaving. Then we start our climb to the pass of the Condor 4,100 m (13,451.44 ft).

Here we will enjoy the incredible view of Mount “Veronica” at 5,750 m (18,864 ft) and recharge to continue our hike to Lake Epsaycocha, where we have lunch. Then we will do the final hike to Patacancha where we set up our camp and have dinner.

DAY 3: Epsaycocha - Ollantaytambo - Aguas Calientes After breakfast, we start walking downhill to Pata court, where we will observe traditional textile and weaving practices. Then we continue to Wylloq for a brief rest & lunch. Afterwards we walk for two hours to Pumamarka and enjoy the Inca terraces. Then we depart to Ollantaytambo to board the Expedition Train Ollantaytambo - Aguas Calientes between 07:00 pm and 08:45 pm. When we arrive in Aguas Calientes, we bring you to your hotel and have dinner.

From US$599pp

DAY 4: Epsaycocha - Ollantaytambo - Aguas Calientes Today we get up early for the bus to Machu Picchu after breakfast. We start with a 02 hours guided tour of the different sectors of the archaeological complex. If you want to climb the mountain of Huayna Picchu, there is an additional cost and you have to reserve at least 03 months in advance due to limited availability. After the tour you will have some free time to explore the sites or visit the hot springs in Aguas Calientes. You must make your own arrangements to be back at the Aguas Calientes train station for the train back to Cusco. We will board the 06:20 pm – 09:50 pm Expedition from Agua Calientes back to Ollantaytambo and it’s recommended to be at the station at least 30 minutes in advance. In Ollantaytambo our bus awaits us to return to your hotel in Cusco.

What’s Included: • Pick up from your hotel in the morning and transfer in private transport to start point of the hike.

• 1D Machupicchu entrance fee.

• Campsite fees.

• Lares hot springs entrance fee.

• Personal tents: 2 people in each 4-people-capacity tent, to allow for higher comfort and a safe keeping of backpacks. Our tents are 3-season, highly maintained to ensure an excellent performance in field.

• Dining tent with tables and chairs.

• Kitchen tent.

• Toilet tent with bio-degradable toilet facilities.

• English speaking professional and official tourist guide (2 guides for groups of over 8 people).

• Chef and cooking equipment.

• Pack animals (to carry tents, food and cooking equipment).

• Pack animals to carry personal gear up to a maximum of 06 kg per person.

• Filtered boiled water from lunch time on 1st day onwards.

• Meals (02B, 02L, 02D + daily morning snack + daily tea service except last day). Vegetarian menu is available at no extra cost.

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SOQMA HIKE TO MACHU PICCHU (4D/3N)

Daily Departure

DAY 1: Cusco - Rafqa - Soqma - Qqrimarca DURATION

04 DAY

ACTIVITIES

HIKE

ACTIVITY LEVEL

CHALLEGING

We leave Cusco early in the morning and drive for 02 hours to Choquequilla, a small ceremonial place where the Incas historically would honor the moon. A short 4,200 m (13,779 ft ) drive from here takes us to Rafq’a, time to lace up your boots at the starting point of our trek where we meet the horsemen for our hike. We hike for about 1 hour to reach the small transverse and typical community of Socma. Just a hop, step and jump ahead, takes us to the hypnotizing Perolniyoc Cascade, a wonderful opportunity to stop, take photos and have a snack. Our goal is to reach our campsite at 3,700 m (12,139 ft) at about lunch time. After lunch we set off to explore the Q’orimarca archeological site, which was used to serve as a check point during the times of the Incas.

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DAY 2: Qorimarca - Inti Punku - Choquetacarpo

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This is the most challenging but most rewarding day of the hike. A 03 hours walk takes us to the top of the first pass, known as Puccaqasa 4,370 m (14,337 ft). After enjoying the picturesque views of the undulating valleys below, we descend down for 30 minutes, just in time for lunch. Rested and full of energy again, we head onward and upward for about 02 hours to the highest pass of the trek: Kuychicassa 4,450 m (14,599ft). From here, we head down for 02 hours to the site that the Incas called Inti Punku, (meaning Sun Gate) with its imposing views over the valley and the horizon is engulfed by the Veronica Mountain. Our campsite is a short distance away at Choquetacarpo 3,600 m (11,811 ft).

DAY 3: Choquetacarpo - Kachiqata Quarry - Ollantaytambo Aguas Calientes Day 3 is all downhill hiking, with our first stop at the Kachiqata Quarry where we can personally witness the workmanship of the Incas, which they could not complete due to the Spanish Conquest. Midday we arrive at the town of Kachiqata, the end of this challenging and fascinating trek. From here we visit the original Inca settlement Ollantaytambo and in the afternoon we travel by train to Aguas Calientes where we stay overnight at your Hotel (Not included).

DAY 4: Machu Picchu - Cusco Bursting with excitement on your final surreal day, we take the first bus to Machu Picchu archeological site, making sure we tour every nook. Your guide will expertly direct you through the energetic ruins and its diverse main streets. Then on your own, you can wander around the town squares of the world’s spiritual center of esoteric wisdom, as well as climb the intricately carved stairways made of stone. Or you can stay still and find the peace within as you sit in the pure delight of the moment. In the afernoon we take train and transport back to Cusco.

What’s Included: • Transport to the start point of the trek.

• Licensed guide fluent in English, Spanish and Quechua.

• Round trip train ticket from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes.

• Bus ticket from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu.

• Admission ticket to the Machu picchu Archaeological Complex.

• tents (large and comfortable) 2 person.

• Meals during the 04 days as indicated in the itinerary.

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• Cook and cooking equipment.

• Horseman and mules, to carry all camping and personal equipments (7 kgs of your personal items such as extra clothes, sleeping bag will be carried by our mules).

• Provision of a horse with helmet supplied in case of emergency such as illness, to ensure trek can be completed by all participants.

• First-aid kit including emergency oxygen tank.

• Boiled water to fill in your bottles.

• Guided tour in Machu Picchu.

• Foam mattress.

INCA JUNGLE TO MACHU PICCHU (4D/3N)

Daily Departure

DAY 1: Cusco - Santa Maria (Bicycle and Canoe) The tour starts around 07:00 am with the pickup and transportation in direction to the passage, Abra Málaga 4,300 m (14,110 ft). This is where we will begin the descent by bicycle. After approximately 03 hours of descending across beautiful views and fruit fields, we arrive at the town of Huamanmarka, at this point we are going to take the bus to Santa Maria (30 minutes). Here we will enjoy a delicious lunch in a local restaurant. In the afternoon, we have the opportunity to raft for about 03 hours in one of the best stretches of the Vilcanota River. This is incredibly enjoyable, however we only offer it during the dry season in Cusco (April-December). In the evening we stay at a comfortable hostel where you have commodities like Internet and hot water and can enjoy a beautiful view of Cusco Region’s spectacular high jungle.

DURATION

04 DAY

ACTIVITIES

HIKE

ACTIVITY LEVEL

MODERATE

MAX. ALTITUDE

2,430 m (7,972 ft )

DAY 2: Santa Maria - Santa Teresa (Trekking and Thermal Baths) Waking up around 06:00 am, after breakfast we will start the trek; the first section is a car road aproximately one hour after that we are going to take a beautiful section of the original Inca Trail. We will also be able to witness the diverse flora and fauna of the high jungle: different species of birds, orchids, bananas, oranges, avocados, coffee, etc. Our lunch is going to be in Q’ellomayu in a local restaurant.

In the afternoon we arrive at the thermal baths of Cocalmayo, where we are going to enjoy hours in this famous resort of medicinal thermal waters. After this relaxing therapy we are transported to our lodging, located in the town of Santa Teresa, dinner and overnight in Santa Teresa (a hostel).

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DAY 3: Santa Teresa - Aguas Calientes (Trekking and Zip-line) We are going to get up at 06:00 am and after a delicious breakfast we are going to take zip line tour that is one of the most exhilarating experiences on this tour. After having enjoyed the scenery and a brief rest we will take the bus during 30 minutes to a point called “Hidroeléctrica”, where we have lunch and then continue the trek for approximately 03 hours along the railway to the town of Machu Picchu Pueblo.

This is where we will stay, in comfortable local lodging at the foot of the marvel.

That night we will meet in a restaurant where we will have dinner. Overnight in Machu Picchu pueblo (a hostel).

DAY 4: Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu - Cusco Machu Picchu is mystical beauty at its lofty place among the Andean cloud forest. A guided tour will help you discover and understand what Machu Picchu tells us about the life and customs of the Incan people. You have the optional opportunity to take the challenging, unguided hike to the top of Huayna Picchu, where you will have the best view of the site. This hike is highly recommended for people who are in the right physical condition, as it truly gives unparalleled views of Machu Picchu.

After a long day of exploring this lost city, you will take the bus down to Aguas Calientes to catch the train back to Cusco. Upon arrival to Cusco, you will be brought back to your hotel for a good night’s rest.

What’s Included: • Pre-Departure Briefing at your hotel 1 or 2 days before your trek.

• Professional Bilingual English speaking tour guide.

• Pick up from your hotel and transportation to beginning of the adventure.

• Included the Canoe activity / 1st day.

• Cocalmayo Thermal Baths / 2nd Day. • Included the Zipline activity / 3rd day.

• Entrance to Machu Picchu / 4th day.

• 3 nights accommodation: a hostel.

• 03 breakfast, 03 lunch, 03 dinner (Local restaurant).

• Tourist train Aguas Calientes Ollantaytambo.

• Transfer from Ollantaytambo - Cusco.

• Emergency oxygen bottle and medical kit.

• * (Vegetarian and Free gluten options available).

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SALKANTAY HIKE TO MACHU PICCHU (5D/4N)

Daily Departure

DAY 1: Cusco - Mollepata - Challacancha - Soraypampa DURATION

05 DAY

ACTIVITIES

HIKE

ACTIVITY LEVEL

CHALLENGING

Leaving the hotel at 05:30 am we will travel by bus to Mollepata and Challacancha, where we will begin our trek to our campsite next to Huayracpampa Lake. The 4,630 m (15,190 ft ) ascent is approximately 03 hours long. The impressive Salkantay Mountain will be above us during this stretch, and we will be camping just below the Salkantay glacier. We will camp in Soraypampa.

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DAY 2: Soraypampa - Chaullay We will begin this day by climbing for one hour to the Salkantay pass 4.460 m (14,632.55 ft). After a brief break and picture-taking session we will begin a long descent to Humantay. After lunch we will descent and be able to literally see the changes in vegetation as we go from high mountain areas down to tropical jungle with its dense forest. We will camp in Chaullay.

DAY 3: Chaullay - Playa - Santa Teresa

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The trail this day is very beautiful. The vegetation is very dense and we will see a variety of orchids and impressive water falls approximately 80 meters high. We will camp in Santa Teresa.

DAY 3: Santa Teresa - Lucmabamba - Hidroelectrica

Aguas Caliente - Machu Picchu

Today we continue through the sub-tropical vegetation on our way to the village of Lucmabamba. A gradual uphill climb through lush sub-tropical forest brings us to Llactapata, where we enjoy a stunning view of the backside of Machu Picchu amongst its neighboring peaks.

In the afternoon, we continue our trek to Aguas Calientes. Overnight in Aguas Calientes.

What’s Included: • • • • • • • • •

Licensed trek Guide.

Warm meals during the trip.

Breakfast, snack, lunch, tea, dinner.

Tents. Two people in ech tent.

Kitchen tent, Dining tent.

Cooks and kitchen.

Boiled Water after the second day.

Tables, chairs.

HORSES (to carry the tents, food and cooking equipment).

• Entrance ticket to INCA TRAIL -MachuPicchu.

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• Transfer to start trek.

• Transfer train to hotel upon arrival (Transport tourist class).

• First-aid kit.

• Oxygen.

• Bus Aguas Calientes - Machupicchu (round trip).

• Duffel bag.

• Foam Mattress.

• Train and bus back to Ollantaytambo: Expedition depending on availability.

• 03 breakfast.

• 03 lunch.

• 03 dinners.

• Hotel in Aguas Calientes.

OTHER HIKES

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CHOQUEQUIRAO HIKE (4D/3N)

Daily Departure

DAY 1: Cusco - Cachora - Chiquisqa DURATION

04 DAY

ACTIVITIES

HIKE

ACTIVITY LEVEL

CHALLENGING

Leaving the hotel at 06:00 am then we will travel by bus to Cachora 3,100 m (10,170 ft). From Cachora we will continue by bus to Capuliyoc, where we will begin 3,137 m (10,291 ft ) our trek. Here we need to check our luggage, pack the mules, and begin the long ascent to our campsite next to Chiquisqa (lunch). The ascent is approximately 03 hours long, and on our way, we will be able to appreciate typical Andean flora and fauna (dinner). Camping in Chiquisqa.

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DAY 2: Chiquisqa - Playa Rolinda - Sunchupats After breakfast at 05:00 am, we will continue our trek to La Playa Rosalina 1,550 m (5,085 ft) and Santa Rosa 2,100 m (6,889 ft) instead of our lunch, this journey is the most arduous , then we ascend to Maranpata 2,850 m (9,350 ft) (Lunch), during this trip you will be able to appreciate all the way the vegetation that exists in this place then we will cross a straight section in the direction of Sunchupata, here we will have our dinner and camp; from this point it is one hour to Choquequirao. Camping in Choquequirao.

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DAY 3: Sunchupats - Choquequirao - Chisquisqa Very early after breakfast we went to Choquequirao to appreciate the sunrise, we will visit the citadel for three hours always accompanied by the guide who rightly explained about this important Inca refuge and the importance of the Apurímac and Rio Blanco rivers. After the guided tour we will start the return to Sunchupata, Santa Rosa and Rosalina beach, then we will go to the town of Chiquisqa here we will camp. Camping in Chiquisqa.

DAY 4: Chisquisqa - Capuliyoc - Cachora After breakfast in Chiquisqa at 06:00 am we return by the same road to Capuliyoc and from here it is two hours more until the town of Cachora arriving at 12:00 pm, on the way we will appreciate the exotic flora and fauna of the place, then continue to the city of Cusco. Arriving in the afternoon at the hotel. End of our services with CrossoverPeru.

What’s Included: • • • • • •

Licensed trek Guide.

Transfer to start trek Cachora.

Warm meals during the trip.

Breakfast, snack, lunch, tea, dinner.

Camping equipment: foam mattress.

Tents. Two people in each tentWO PEOPLE IN EACH TENT. • Kitchen tent, Dining tent.

• Cooks and kitchen.

• Boiled Water after the second day.

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• Tables, chairs.

• Horses (to carry the tents, food and cooking equipment).

• Entrance ticket to Choquequirao.

• Transfer to start trek.

• First-aid kit.

• Oxygen.

• Duffel bag.

• 03 breakfast.

• 04 lunch.

• 03 dinners.

• Transport back from Capuliyoc to Cusco.

AUSANGATE HIKE (6D/5N)

Daily Departure

DAY 1: Cusco – Tinqui – Upis Our guide will meet you in Cusco early in the morning, and take you via private transportation to Tinqui. Here you will enjoy a local lunch, while your gear is being loaded onto pack horses. After lunch you will begin hiking to our first camp. This day we only hike for a few hours until we arrive at the village of Upis. Here you can take a soak in the hot springs, while enjoying coca tea.

DURATION

06 DAY

ACTIVITIES

HIKE

ACTIVITY LEVEL

MAX. ALTITUDE

CHALLENGING 4,700 m (15,255 ft )

DAY 2: Upis – Puccapaccha Pass - Ananta We wake everyone up aounrd 5am, you will fuel up with a big breakfast for the day ahead. The morning starts with a hike up Arapa pass 4,958 m (16,266.4 ft) before a slight decline to our lunch spot near Lake Puma. After lunch we continue uphill for our second pass for the day (Pucacocha pass 5000 m (16404 ft)) where if you’re lucky you may see condors and vicuñas until descending to our campsite of Anata.

Camp will be set up for you to change and rest your weary legs and dinner will be prepared.

DAY 3: Ananta - Rainbow Mountain - Lake Ausangate Today starts with Chillca pass 5,050 m (16,568 ft), a very colorful mountain. After crossing the pass you enter into a bright red valley, climb to the Rainbow Mountain.

We will enjoy lunch in the surrounding area, and head back down the valley to make our way to the stunning Lake Ausangate where camp will be set up and waiting for you to take a rest.

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DAY 4: Lake Ausangate- Palomani Pass - Surapampa Covering less kilometers today, as yesterday was a big day, we pass beautiful glacial tarns, lush green pampas, and follow the edge of the river. Today is a great day for spotting wildlife so keep an eye out for condors, and vicuñas.

DAY 5: Surapampa - Qampa Pass- Paqchanta With only one pass to cross we will take our time today enjoying the deep blue lagoons, and alpine glacial colored lakes along the way. If your brave enough you can even jump in to cool off. Views of the massive Ausangate mountain are still visible, only today you will get to enjoy them from a new angle along with views of Pacchanta Valley. Our goal is the hot springs of Pacchanta where we will enjoy a nice soak and the views of the Ausangate Mountain above.

DAY 6: Pacchanta - Tinqui Today is another early morning as we make our way back to the starting point of Tinqui walking on flat ground and celebrating our accomplishments. Once we arrive at the village you will have your last lunch while everything is packed up in our private transportation to make our way back to Cusco where. You will be dropped off at your hotel arriving around 06:00 pm.

What’s Included: • Private transportation to and from your hotel in Cusco.

• All meals/drinks prepared by private cook (All food on the trek, which incorporates traditional Peruvian cuisine as well as modern fusion cuisine and specific dietary needs.).

• Boiled water and snacks.

• Fluent English/ Spanish speaking guide, plus an assistant guide for a big groups.

• All gear and camping supplies.

• Duffel bags to pack your personal belongings into (carried by our horses- up to 6 kg per person).

• Dining tent, table, stools, all cutlery, and kitchen tent.

• Portable toilet.

• Horseman/Pack horses to carry all of the gear.

• Fees to access private land / Campsite.

• First Aid including oxygen tank.

• Sleeping pad.

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SPIRITUAL RETREATS

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ANDEAN ANCESTRAL CEREMONIES (Half Day)

Daily Departure

DAY 1: Cusco - Rainbow Mountain Experience in this ancestral Inca retreat ceremonies, which will allow you to see a new perspective on life as well as also allow you to develop physically and spiritually.

DURATION

HALF DAY

ACTIVITIES

CEREMONIAL

ACTIVITY LEVEL

EASY

MAX. ALTITUDE

3,399 m (11,151 ft )

At 09:00 am we will pick you up from your hotel to transfer to an especial in the South Valley of Cusco, approximately half an hour from Cusco. Upon arrival we will quickly settle to do the coca leaf reading which lasts between 45 minutes or an hour depending on the number of questions that you have.

The next ceremony will be the Andean cleansing and flourishing ceremony, which is important to remove negative energies and blocks. The last ceremony, a traditional Andean offering to Mother Earth which allows you to give thanks to the Mother Earth, the Apus for all that has been received.

You are also able to ask for your well-being and for that of your loved ones creating a sense of harmony and union with nature and God. We are going to return to Cusco at 01:00 pm approximately.

What’s Included: • Andean shaman-healer from Qeros community.

• Professional Bilingual English speaking tour guide.

• Pre-Departure Briefing at your hotel 1 or 2 days before your hike.

• Hotel pickup and drop-off (Round Trip).

• 03 different ceremonies with an Andean Prist!

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• First: Short coca leaf Reading.

• Second: The Andean cleaning and flourishing ceremony, which is important to remove negative energies.

• Third: a traditional Andean offering to Mother Earth.

• We will arriving at 1:00 pm to your Cusco hotel.

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AYAHUASCA RETREAT (2D/1N)

Daily Departure

DURATION

02 DAY

ACTIVITIES

CEREMONIAL

ACTIVITY LEVEL

EASY

Be part of one of the most amazing and life change experiences in Peru, Ayahuasca Ceremony which is going to work with your mind, heath and spirit just to open the most deep part of you know give you the opportunity to enhance your like and MAX. ALTITUDE 3,399 m (11,151 ft ) connection with the world.

DAY 1: Cusco to the Ayahuasca Ceremony center We will pick you up from your hotel at 04:00 pm to take to you to our ceremonial center, traveling 40 hours approx.

Once we will arrive to the place should be time to use it to focus on what you would like to get at night with Ayahuasca ceremony. If you believe in the power of prayer suggest you use this time to pray or meditate. This is important to ensure you have enough energy and clarity for the Ayahuasca ceremony.

DAY 2: Return to Cusco

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Early in the morning, we will complete our stay with a nourishing breakfast and an integration conversation with the Masters before returning to Cusco in the early afternoon.

What’s Included: • Shaman-healer from the Amazon.

• Professional Bilingual English speaking tour guide.

• Hotel pickup and drop-off.

• Private transport between Cusco and Ceremony center.

• Include the Ayahuasca session.

• The retreat is available for any date you require.

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• Include personalized translation / assistance during the whole ceremony.

• 01 night of accommodation at the center.

• Breakfast.

• A conversation with the Masters.

• Private transport to your Cusco Hotel.

AYAHUASCA RETREAT (4D/3N)

Daily Departure

DAY 1: Cusco to the Ayahuasca Ceremony Center We will pick you up from your hotel at 02:00 pm to take the transport to our ceremonial center, traveling 1 hour and half approx.

Once we will arrive to the place should be time to use it to focus on what you would like to get at night with Ayahuasca ceremony. If you believe in the power of prayer suggest you use this time to pray or meditate. This is important to ensure you have enough energy and clarity for the Ayahuasca ceremony.

DURATION

04 DAY

ACTIVITIES

CEREMONIAL

ACTIVITY LEVEL

EASY

MAX. ALTITUDE

3,399 m (11,151ft )

DAY 2: Offering to the Mother Earth Ceremony – Return to Cusco Early in the morning, completely prepared you will take part in the last and most important healing, the offering to Mother Earth or Pacha Mama so that you can show gratitude while creating a sense of inner and outer harmony thus providing closure for the ceremony.

DAY 3: Cusco – Sacred Valley – Aguas Calientes We will pick you up from your Cusco Hotel around 08:30 am, then we will start our adventure Our first stop after driving some minutes is the Awanacancha Alpaca farm.

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DAY 4: Machu Pichu - Cusco Today you will visit Machu Picchu. You will be visiting the famous Sacred City of the Incas, You will determine, with your tour guide, the best time to start your day. Most people prefer to rise at 06:00 a.m.

What’s Included: • 01 Shaman-healer from the Amazon.

• 01 Andean shaman-healer from Qeros community.

• Private transport between Cusco and Ceremony Center.

• 1 days of accommodation at the Center.

• The retreat is available for any date you require.

• Includes personalized translation/ assistance during the whole ceremony.

• Tour to the Sacred Valley visiting Pisac and Ollantaytambo.

• Round trip train ticket to Machu Picchu.

• Entrance ticket to Machu Picchu.

• Round trip bus ticket to go up to Machu Picchu.

• Specialist tour guide in Machupicchu.

• Transport from the Ollantaytambo train station to Cusco City.

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TRADITIONAL TOURS

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MACHU PICCHU + HUAYNA PICCHU (Full Day) A trip in Peru is not complete without a visit to Machu Picchu. See the iconic Incan ruins from both on the ground and in the clouds on this guided tour from Cusco, which takes you to the ruin’s most famous spots before heading up Huaynapicchu for a view from above. This private tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off from Cusco.

DURATION

01 DAY

Daily Departure

ACTIVITIES

HIKE

ACTIVITY LEVEL

MILD

MAX. ALTITUDE

2,720 m (8,923 ft )

We pick you up around 03:00 am and we take you to do the train station, it take around 02 hours to arrive there.

After going into the Citadel of Machupicchu, we will to the gate of the famous Huaynapicchu Mountain to start the climbing where we will enjoy the view.

Then we will have our guided tour of the most important places of the Machu Picchu Incan City.

After the tour your will have free time in Machu Picchu for some more photos and then we will take the bus down to Aguas Calientes where we can find a place to eat.

In the afternoon, we will take the train back to Ollantaytambo and the transfer back to your hotel in Cusco.

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What’s Included: • • • •

Hotel pickup and drop-off.

Round trip train tickets.

Round trip bus tickets to Machupicchu.

Entrance ticket to Machupicchu y Huaynapicchu.

• Tour guide.

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CUSCO SIGHTSEING (Half Day)

Daily Departure

This fabuolous half day tour takes you around all the most important sites of Cusco.

DURATION

01 DAY

ACTIVITIES

TOUR

ACTIVITY LEVEL

EASY

MAX. ALTITUDE

3,399 m (11,151 ft )

Including visits to Cusco’s Main Square, the Temple of the Sun (Qoricancha) and the various Inca sites found outside of the city you get to see an incredible mixture of Inca and Spanish-style and in the case of Qoricancha, the two combined.

Cusco is truly a fascinating place to visit; providing a blend of the two cultures (Inca and Spanish) the city has a look and feel about it that is completely different to the rest of Peru. This tour is a must-do when visiting Cusco and is usually one of the first ports of call for all visiting tourists.

What’s Included:

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• Guided Tour In the Sacred Valley (Group Service).

• Transportation

SACRED VALLEY (Full Day) We will pick you up from your Cusco Hotel around 07:30 am, then we will start our adventure. Our first stop after driving some minutes is: The Sacred Valley Lookout Point, for amazing views and photos. Following, we will visit the famous Pisaq Market, where People come down from the Andean villages to sell their textiles and vegetables. We will continue the journey up to the Pisaq Inca Archeological site, located on top of Pisaq Mountain in the Sacred Valley. our tour guide will take you to the most impressive spots. Then, we will drive along the valley for about 01 hour, until we reach Urubamba, where we will stop for lunch (Not Included).

Daily Departure

DURATION

01 DAY

ACTIVITIES

TOUR

ACTIVITY LEVEL

EASY

MAX. ALTITUDE

2,972 m (9,750 ft )

After lunch, we will drive to Ollantaytambo, where the second heaviest Inca monoliths are to be found. The ruins have an amazing Temple of the Sun, Moon, and The Temple of the 10 Niches. This living Inca town displays narrow walkways, lined with water channels.

Then we will visit Chinchero and back to Cusco.

What’s Included:

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• Guided Tour In the Sacred Valley (Group Service).

• Transportation to the main Inca sites and lookouts.

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MARAS AND MORAY (Half Day)

Daily Departure

DURATION

HALF DAY

ACTIVITIES

TOUR

ACTIVITY LEVEL

EASY

We leave from Cusco at 01:30 pm. Our first stop is Maras, from which, we can get to the salt mines. The salt mines display a bizarre spectacle of beauty. Located on a wide-open hill above the Urubamba Valley, a natural salt water stream runs MAX. ALTITUDE 3,385 m (11,105 ft ) underground. In pre-Incan times, they have been evaporating the salty water from this stream in order to obtain the salt that gets left behind.

After visiting the salt mines near Maras, we continue on a short distance to the Moray ruins. The ruins are composed of three coliseums, which are thought to have been used by the Incas as a sort of open air crop laboratory.

This place was used by the Incas to study the effects of different climatic conditions on crops. The terraces are arranged in concentric circles and are reminiscent of an ancient Greek theatre.

Later in the afternoon around 05:00 pm we will return you back to your hotel in Cusco.

Also we can do the departures in the Morning from 09:00 am to 12:30 pm

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What’s Included: • Transportation.

• Professional tour guide.

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SACRED VALLEY + MACHU PICCHU + HUAYNA PICCHU (2D/1N)

Daily Departure

DAY 1: Cusco - Sacred Valley - Aguas Calientes We will pick you up from your Cusco Hotel around 07:30 am, then we will start our adventure. Our first stop after driving some minutes is: The Sacred Valley Lookout Point, for amazing views and photos. Following, we will visit the famous Pisaq Market, We will continue the journey up to the Pisaq Inca Archeological site. our tour guide will take you to the most impressive spots. Then, we will drive along the valley for about 01 hour, until we reach Urubamba, where we will stop for lunch (Not Included).

After lunch, we will drive to Ollantaytambo, where the second heaviest Inca monoliths are to be found. This living Inca town displays narrow walkways, lined with water channels. Later in the afternoon You will head the train station and catch your train to Aguas Calientes, Our representatives will meet you just outside the train station, upon arrival and lead you to your hotel.

DURATION

02 DAY

ACTIVITIES

TOUR

ACTIVITY LEVEL

MILD

MAX. ALTITUDE

2,720 m (8,923 ft )

DAY 2: Machu Picchu & Huayna Picchu - Cusco Today you will visit Machu Picchu. You will be visiting the famous Sacred City of the Incas, you will determine, with your tour guide, the best time to start your day.

After a 25-minute bus ride to Machu Picchu and going into the Citadel of Machu Picchu, we will to the gate of the famous Huayna Picchu Mountain to start the climbing where we will enjoy the view. Then we will have our guided tour of the most important places of the Machu Picchu Incan City. After the tour your will have free time in Machu Picchu for some more photos and then we will take the bus down to Aguas Calientes where we can find a place to eat (not include a lunch). In the afternoon, we will take the train back to Ollantaytambo and the transfer back to your hotel in Cusco.

What’s Included: • Professional Bilingual English speaking tour guide.

• Pre-Departure Briefing at your hotel 1 or 2 days before your hike.

• Pick up and drop off from/to your hotel and transportation to beginning of the hike.

• Entrances fees to rainbow Mountain.

From US$520pp

• Breakfast and Lunch (Vegetarian and Free gluten options available).

• Emergency oxygen bottle and medical kit.

• 01 Hiking pole.

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SACRED VALLEY + MACHU PICCHU + RAINBOW MOUNTAIN (3D/2N)

Daily Departure

DAY 1: Cusco - Sacred Valley - Aguas Calientes DURATION

03 DAY

ACTIVITIES

TOUR

ACTIVITY LEVEL

MAX. ALTITUDE

MODERATE 5,200 m (17,070 ft )

We will pick you up from your Cusco Hotel around 07:30 am. Our first stop is: The Sacred Valley Lookout Point, for amazing views and photos. Following, we will visit the famous Pisaq Market, where People come down from the Andean villages to sell their textiles and vegetables. We will continue the journey up to the Pisaq Inca Archeological site, located on top of Pisaq Mountain in the Sacred Valley.Then, we will drive, until we reach Urubamba, where we will stop for lunch (Not Included).

After lunch, we will drive to Ollantaytambo. This living Inca town displays narrow walkways, lined with water channels. Later in the afternoon You will head the train station and catch your train to Aguas Calientes, upon arrival and we will lead you to your hotel. Overnight in Aguas Calientes.

DAY 2: Machu Picchu - Cusco

From US$539pp

Today is the highlight of any trip to South America – Machu Picchu!

A guided tour will help you discover and understand what Machu Picchu tells us about the life and customs of the Incan people.

You have the optional opportunity to take the challenging, unguided hike to the top of Huayna Picchu, where you will have the best view of the site. This hike is highly recommended for people who are in the right physical condition, as it truly gives unparalleled views of Machu Picchu.

After a long day of exploring this lost city, you will take the bus down to Aguas Calientes to catch the train back to Cusco. Upon arrival to Cusco, you will be brought back to your hotel for a good night’s rest. Overnight in Cusco.

DAY 3: Cusco - Rainbow Mountain - Cusco We will pick you up early from your Cusco hotel around 03:00 am. The drive to the trailhead 4,326 m (14,189 ft) is 03 hours long. On the way we will provide you Breakfast.

We then start off on our hike. We will have consistent views of the Ausangate Mountain. After a total hike of approximately 2.5 hours, we finally reach our destination, what we came to see, the Rainbow Mountains 5,020 m (16,466 ft).

After getting over the shock of their beauty, you will have time to explore the area.

At this point, it is time to go back down. We hike downhill the way we came. The hike will take 2 hours. Our private transport will be waiting for us when we return.

We will stop for lunch before we head to Cusco We will embark on the 3-hour drive back to Cusco and drop you off at your Cusco hotel. Approximate arrival time is between 5:00 pm.

What’s Included: • • • •

Hotel pickup and drop-off.

01-night hotel 3 hotel in Aguas Calientes.

01-night hotel 3 hotel in Cusco.

Entrance to Pisac, Ollantaytambo, Machu Picchu and the Rainbow Mountain.

• English and Spanish speaking professional guide.

• 02 Breakfast.

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• 01 Lunch (Local restaurant.) / 3rd day.

• Train ticket from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes and back.

• Bus ticket Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu and back.

• Return transportation to your Cusco hotel / 2nd and 3rd day.

• Pick up from your hotel and transportation to beginning of the trek / 3rd day.

• Emergency oxygen bottle and medical kit / 3rd day.

• 01 Trekking pole / 3rd day.

CUSCO + MACHU PICCHU + PUNO (6D/5N)

Daily Departure

DAY 1: Cusco - Walking Tour Pick up at the airport and then transfer you to your hotel. In the afternoon you can have a walking tour exploring Cusco city. Walking tour - Places to see: Main Square, Sun temple, San blas neighborhood.

DURATION

06 DAY

ACTIVITIES

TOUR

ACTIVITY LEVEL

MILD

MAX. ALTITUDE

3,399 m (11,151 ft )

DAY 2: Sacred Valley - Aguas Calientes Our first stop is El Mirador del Valle Sagrado, the Sacred Valley Lookout Point.

Following, we will visit the famous Pisaq Market. We will continue the journey up to the Pisaq Inca Archeological site. Then, we will go to Urubamba, where we will stop for lunch (Not Included). After lunch, we will drive to Ollantaytambo. Later in the afternoon You will head the train station and catch your train to Aguas Calientes, upon arrival and lead you to your hotel.

DAY 3: Machu Picchu - Cusco Today you will visit Machu Picchu. Our tour guide will take you to the best views before we start the Guided Tour. In Aguas Calientes, We will enjoy lunch at one of the many restaurants there. Our train will take you to Ollantaytambo, where you will catch our private transportation for another two-hour drive back to Cusco. Train time can change according to Availabilty.

From US$819pp

DAY 4: On the way to Puno This is a really nice bus trip that is more like a tour as it stops at four interesting sites along the way. Where you have guided tour and lunch at a restaurant. Places we will visit are: - Andahuaylillas: Sistine chapel of South America. - Raqchi (Wiracocha God Temple). This was an Incan church of monumental dimensions. - La Raya. his is the half-way point between Cusco and Puno and also the highest point 4,335 m (14,222 ft). - Pukara: This is the most important and oldest ceremonial center of the altiplano.

The trip also includes a really nice lunch buffet in a Sicuani town. We will arrive late in the afternoon to our Comfortable hotel in Puno.

DAY 5: Floating Uros - Taquile Islands We will take you to one of the legendary islands of Uros, where you can observe the lives of the Uros people who live on the floating reed islands. After, we reach Taquile Island.

You have the opportunity to trek to the top of the mountain 4,150 m (13,615 ft) to see the Temples of Pachamama and Pachatata. Then, we return back to Puno and transfer you back to your hotel.

DAY 6: Transfer Out After breakfast, we will take you either to Juliaca (airport) or Cusco.

Option 1: Transfer to Juliaca airport located only 45 minutes away from Puno.

Option 2: Transfer to the bus station and back to Cusco.have a walking tour exploring Cusco city.

What’s Included: • All transfers in/out, airport, hotel, bus and train station.

• 02 nights hotel at 3 hotel in Cusco.

• 01-night hotel 3 hotel in Aguas Calientes.

• 02 nights hotel 3 hotel in Puno.

• • • •

05 Breakfast at the hotels and WiFi. Lunch day 4th and 5th.

Entrance fees describe at the itinerary.

Guided group. English and Spanish speaking professional guide.

• Train ticket from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes and back.

• Bus ticket Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu and back.

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RAINBOW MOUNTAIN MULTI ACTIVITY

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RAINBOW MOUNTAIN + BIKING (Full Day)

Daily Departure

DAY 1: Cusco - Rainbow Mountain (Biking)

Our Multisport program includes the hiking to the Amazing and Colorful Vinincunca Mountain, Located at 16,466 feet/5,020mts . An Undiscovered land full of widly desert landscapes , snow capped glaciated Peaks, herds of Alpaca and Pristine beauty, For the Way back and exhilarating Mountain Bike downhill experience will be provided , towards the lower part of the Valley , A perfect Mix of Activities for the most Active and Adventurous travelers.

DURATION

01 DAY

ACTIVITIES

BIKING

ACTIVITY LEVEL

MAX. ALTITUDE

CHALLENGING 3,137 m (10,291 ft )

An early pick-up will be arrange from your Hotel in Cusco and 1:45 minutes driving is involve until the town of Cusipata. After a healthy breakfast, we will organize ourselves, pack our bagpacks, get drinking water, arrange hiking poles, and take Van again for driving towards the beginning of the famous trail to the Rainbow Mountain.

Rainbow Mountainis a slab of shifting colours , Pinks, greens, greys and yellow struck into a bank of Rock protuding upward from the Earth. The Famous Rainbow hump is part of a whole stretch of coloured Mountains in shades of Rose and Blonde. The Climax of the Rainbow Mountain hike is a ridge overlooking the whole range , in all spectacle .

In the way back Mountain Bikes and all gear will be provided. Your BIking experience journey will pass through a vibrant Andean Valley with the Impressive Range of the Andes Towering in the distance , You will experience first hand how locals live in the Mountains and even see then hard at work .Our biking journey will end in the lower part of the Valley , at our Rainbow Mountain Lodge , where a homemade lunch will be served and all our Lodge facilites will be available for you, such as Dinning Area , Kitchen , Showers and toilets.

What’s Included: • • • •

Private Transportation, Round Trip.

English Speaking guide.

All entrances fee included.

Homemade breakfast & lunch prepared by our local chef.

From US$139pp

• All Faciliites , such as Dinning area, Kitchen , Showers, toilets etc , will be available at our Rainbow Mountain Lodge.

• Firs Aid Kit , Radio Comunication, Oxygen.

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RAINBOW MOUNTAIN + RIVER RAFTING (2D/1N)

Daily Departure

DAY 1: Cusco - Vilcanota (Rafting) DURATION

02 DAY

ACTIVITIES

RAFTING

ACTIVITY LEVEL

CHALLENGING

We Pick you-up at 8:00am from your Hotel in Cusco , our driving involves 01:45 hours South West from from town . This stretch of the Urubamba (Vilcanota) River is 4,700 m (15,255 ft ) full of exiting Class III and III , pool-drop type rapids , and the beautiful highlands of Cusco along with the Range of the Andes provide a dramatic backdrop not to be missed. Once we are done with the Rafting experience , we´ll go to our Activities Peru private Lodge, where a fresh lunch will be served and all Facilites will be available , such as ; Dinnnig area , toiletts, etc. Overnight at our camping Lodge, area in Double Occupancy tents, ( 04 season tents).

MAX. ALTITUDE

DAY 2: Rainbow Mountain

From US$199pp

After spending the night at our Lodge , we´ll have an early wake up and a healthy breakfast will be served, then our private transportation will drive us up , towards the beginning of the famous trail to the Rainbow Mountain . The Varicolored Mountain , with sediment created from mineral deposits over millions of years. This unique place was discovered only about 5 years ago , it is a gorgeous route ,passing local villages built from stone and glittering Mountain Streams.

What’s Included: • All private transportation from Cusco Back to Cusco.

• All Certified guides, Rafting , Bikiing , hiking (Rainbow Mountain).

• All meals during the 2 days Program.

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• All Rafting and Biking Equipment.

• Accomodations at our Lodge.

• All facilites at our Lodge , Dinning Area, toiletts, etc.

• Radio Comunication, Oxygen , Hiking poles.

HIKES MULTI DAY

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WAQRAPUKARA CUSCO HIKE (2D/1N)

Daily Departure

DAY 1: Cusco - Campi - Waqrapukara DURATION

02 DAY

ACTIVITIES

HIKE

We will pick you up early from your Cusco hotel around 04:00 am and set out on a drive through the South Valley. The drive to the trailhead 4,326 m (14,189 ft) is 03 MODERATE 5,200 m (17,070 ft ) hours long. On the way in Cusipata town, we will provide you Breakfast (at the hotel you may not have the option to get breakfast).

We then continue to the town of Acomayo and take a break, buying any last snacks that we will want. We then arrive at the very small village of Pitumarca until road will end 3,849 m (12,598 ft), Campi Town 3,650 m (11,975 ft) and Rinconada 4,045 m (13,270 ft), where we will start the hight for about 03 hours. We will enjoy our lunch at Yanacocha Lake. On the arrival we will explore the Inca Temples of Waqrapukara 4,122 m (13,523 ft) and we will enjoy the views of this amazing place. In the evening, we will share a lovely dinner and rest under the stars.

ACTIVITY LEVEL

MAX. ALTITUDE

DAY 2: Cusco - Campi - Waqrapukara

From US$339pp

We start with a nourishing breakfast and hot cup of tea, while surrounded by views of the beautiful mountains. We then begin with a guided tour of the archaeological site of Waqra Pukara, which awaits us in an impressive location. The spectacular surroundings provide a for a magnificent backdrop to appreciate the ingenuity of this Inca architecture. Here we will be able to see with our very own eyes the architecturally advanced triple jamb vaulted niches.

After hiking further, we will have a moment to rest and appreciate the vast Apurimac river valley below. Then, we will arrive at the town of Huayqui 3,412 m (11,194 ft) where we will enjoy lunch. Here, our private transport will pick us up and we will drive back to Cusco.

What’s Included: • Professional Bilingual English-speaking tour guide.

• Pre-Departure Briefing at your hotel 1 or 2 days before your trek.

• Pick up from your hotel and transportation to beginning of the trek.

• Transfer from your Cusco Hotel - South Valley Cusco.

• Passing through the town of Acomayo we will arrive at Campi Town, where begins our walk to Waqrapukara.

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• • • •

• • • •

Tents. Two people in each tent.

First-aid kit.

Oxygen.

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner / 1st day (We can provide vegetarian/vegan options available).

01 night of camping / 1st day.

Breakfast and Lunch / 2nd day.

Return walking to Huayqui town (Hiking time: 3-4 horas).

Return transportation to your Cusco hotel.

RAINBOW MOUNTAIN + AUSANGATE (2D/1N)

Daily Departure

DAY 1: Cusco - Pitumarca - Quisiuno - Ananta We will pick you up is around 06:30 am; after will go to checcacupe, and pitumarca to quisiuno, the trip in car is 03:30 hours to me major (quisiuno), from quisiuno will go to Ananta (05 or 06 hours) walk; in there is the base camp but the lunch will take after 02 hours.

DURATION

04 DAY

ACTIVITIES

HIKE

ACTIVITY LEVEL

MAX. ALTITUDE

CHALLENGING 5,200 m (17,070 ft )

DAY 2: Ananta - Vinicunca- Quisiuno - Cusco On this hike day; our Hike guide will explain about the options of the day and the wonder that is very early.

A- If you want to see the sunrise in vinicunca, the wake up is very early 04:00 am, will get your snack and going to the pass, from there you will see the rainbow mountain, one hours more you will reach themountain, you can wait because the clarity of the sun is around 07:00 am in the morning.

B- If you no want to see the reflection solar the wake is normal 05:00 am well take the breakfast, will going to the pass from there you will see the mountain chain (rainbow mountain), when we arrive to vinicunca, behind us the people will arrives from Cusco. Well after you enjoy the day, we continue walk to the lunch places and then come back to Cusco.

What’s Included: • Professional Bilingual English speaking tour guide.

• Pre-Departure Briefing at your hotel 1 or 2 days before your hike.

• Pick up from your hotel and transportation to beginning of the hike.

• Return transportation to your Cusco hotel.

• Breakfast and Lunch (Vegetarian and Free gluten options).

From US$339pp

• Meals during the Hike.

• Camping Equipment.

• Emergency oxygen bottle and medical kit.

• 01 Hiking pole.

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EXTENTIONS TOURS

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TITICACA LAKE FROM CUSCO (3D/2N)

Daily Departure

DAY 1: Puno In the morning, we will pick you up from your hotel and drop you off at the Bus station.

DURATION

03 DAY

ACTIVITIES

TOUR

ACTIVITY LEVEL

EASY

MAX. ALTITUDE

3,827 m (12,555 ft )

This is a really nice bus trip that is more like a tour as it stops at four interesting sites along the way. Where you have guided tour and lunch at a restaurant. Places we will visit are: Andahuyalillas: Sistine chapel of South America: this church is one of the most beautiful examples of Andean popular religious art. (It leaves at 07.30 am and arrives at about 05:00 pm.)

Raqchi (Wiracocha God Temple): This was an Incan church of monumental dimensions; 100 meters long, 26 meters wide and 14 meters high. The temple is divided in two naves and each nave shows 11 giant columns that’s huge!

La Raya:This is the half-way point between Cusco and Puno and also the highest point 4,335 m (14,222 ft). The landscapes here are stunning and typical Andean animals like llamas, alpacas and vicuñas are common. It is also the geographic border between two cultures, the Quechua and Aymara.

Pukara: This is the most important and oldest ceremonial center of the altiplano.

There are interesting life like sculptures and tombs. The trip also includes a really nice lunch buffet in a Sicuani town.

From US$259pp

We will arrive late in the afternoon to our Confortable hotel in Puno.

DAY 2: Floating Uros - Taquile Islands Early in the morning we will transfer you from the hotel to the port and then by motor boat. We will take you to one of the legendary islands of Uros, where you can observe the lives of the Uros people who live on the floating reed islands. After a beautiful three hour boat ride, we reach Taquile Island, where we will break into smaller groups to stay with the local families.

You have the opportunity to trek to the top of the mountain 4,150 m (13,615 ft) to see the Temples of Pachamama and Pachatata. Enjoy the traditional customs of the island people. Food and authentic music prepared and performed by your designated family. Then, we return back to Puno and transfer you back to your hotel.

DAY 3: Transfer Out After breakfast, we will take you either to Juliaca (airport) or Cusco.

Option 1: Transfer to Juliaca airport located only 45 minutes away from Puno.

Option 2: Transfer to the bus station and back to Cusco to Hotel.

What’s Included: • All transfers in/out, airport, standard hotel, bus and train station.

• 02 nights at 3 star hotel.

• 02 breakfast at the hotels.

• 02 Lunches on day 1 and 2.

• Round trip Bus tickets.

• Entrance fees describe at the itinerary.

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POSADA AMAZONAS (3D/2N)

Daily Departure

DAY 1: Arrival & Transfer to Tambopata DURATION

03 DAY

ACTIVITIES

ADVENTURE

ACTIVITY LEVEL

MILD

MAX. ALTITUDE

186 m (610 ft )

Transfer Airport to Puerto Maldonado Headquarters Transfer Pto Maldonado Headquarters to Tambopata River Port Boxed Lunch Transfer Boat - Tambopata River Port to Refugio Amazonas Dinner Night walk Posada Amazonas - Overnight

DAY 2: Tambopata National Reserve

From US$539pp

Breakfast Oxbow Lake Visit Canopy Tower Lunch Farm Visit Ethnobotanical Tour Dinner Tambopata National Reserve Lectures Posada Amazonas - Overnight

DAY 3: Transfer to Puerto Maldonado Breakfast Transfer Boat - Posada Amazonas to Tambopata River Port Transfer Tambopata River Port to Pto Maldonado Headquarters Transfer Puerto Maldonado Headquarters to Airport

What’s Included: • Programs based on double occupancy.

• Includes all meal on the itinerary, accommodations, and services.

• All river transportation, and transfer from and to the airport of Puerto Maldonado.

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SANDOVAL (3D/2N)

Daily Departure

DAY 1: Lima or Cusco/Puerto Maldonado Transfer from Puerto Maldonado airport to the river port on the Madre de Dios River.

A 25 minutes journey down the Madre de Dios River by motor canoe brings you to the riverside trailhead to Sandoval Lake Lodge. From here the trail takes you on a 3,2 km (1.98 mile) walk through secondary forest.

DURATION

03 DAY

ACTIVITIES

ADVENTURE

ACTIVITY LEVEL

MILD

MAX. ALTITUDE

186 m (610 ft )

DAY 2: Sandoval Lake A pre-dawn wake-up call will enable us to be on the lake for sunrise and a hopeful encounter with the family of Giant Otters who frequent the lake and are most active at this time of day. Sandoval Lake offers abundant wildlife including over 40 species of bird’s resident to its lake margins, most of the fish-eating water birds around the lake actively fish in the early morning as well, and this outing should provide excellent views.

DAY 3: Puerto Maldonado/Lima or Cusco After early breakfast we leave near dawn and we take a final, shorter paddle around the west end of the lake to try and glimpse the Giant Otters before returning by motor canoe for the 35 minutes return trip to the Puerto Maldonado Airport, taking advantage of valuable early morning wildlife activity along the river. From here you fly to Cusco or Lima, where your jungle adventure ends.

What’s Included:

From US$529pp

• All activities mentioned at the itinerary

• Transfer in / out Airport to Puerto Maldonado • Transfer in / out Pto Maldonado Headquarters to Sandoval Lake • 01 Boxed Lunch and dinner / 1st day • 01 Breakfast, lunch and dinner / 2nd day • 01 Breakfast / 3rd day • 02 Overnight at Sandoval Lake Lodge

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REFUGIO AMAZONAS (4D/3N)

Daily Departure

DAY 1: Arrival & Reception by Guide DURATION

04 DAY

ACTIVITIES

ADVENTURE

ACTIVITY LEVEL

MILD

MAX. ALTITUDE

186 m (610 ft )

Our guides are biologists, tourism professionals, or community members. Unless noted otherwise, our guides speak English. We assign guides at 10:1 ratio in Posada Amazonas. This means groups smaller than 10 people will be merged with other groups under one guide.

DAY 2: Tres Chimbadas Oxbow Lake Tres Chimbadas is thirty minutes by boat and forty-five minutes hiking from Posada Amazonas. Once there you will paddle around the lake in a catamaran, searching for the resident family of nine giant river otters (seen by 60% of our lake visitors) and other lakeside wildlife such as caiman, hoatzin and horned screamers. Parrot Clay Lick.

DAY 3: Refugio Amazonas

From US$739pp

Boat - Posada Amazonas to Tambopata River Port.

Transfer Tambopata River Port to Pto Maldonado Headquarters.

DAY 4: Transfer out

What’s Included: • Transfer in / out Airport to Puerto Maldonado • Transfer in / out Pto Maldonado Headquarters to Posada Amazonas • 01 Boxed Lunch and dinner / 1st day • 01 breakfast, lunch and dinner / 2nd and 3rd day • 01 breakfast / 4th day • 03 overnight at Refugio Amazonas Lodge

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• All activities mentioned at the itinerary

CHACHAPOYAS AMAZONAS (5D/4N)

Daily Departure

DAY 1: Chachapoyas - City Tour Pick up at the airport and then transfer you to your hotel. In the afternoon We start our tour through the Chachapoyas city.

Places to see: Burgos Main Square, Amazonas Avenue, The Historic Center, The Huancas community, view the city and the artesanal center.

DURATION

05 DAY

ACTIVITIES

HIKE

ACTIVITY LEVEL

MODERATE

MAX. ALTITUDE

2,483 m (8,146 ft )

DAY 2: Cataratas de Gocta At 08:30 am departure to Cocachimba, picturesque place with very friendly people from where we will start our 02 hours walk to the base of the second waterfall in the middle of lush vegetation typical of the cloud forest, habitat of the Cock of the Rocks, Tucaneta Esmeralda, Yellow-tailed Choro Monkey, hummingbirds among other birds of the place. After a while in the waterfall and photographic shots, we return to Cocachimba for lunch included, then we move to Chachapoyas. Ends the tour at approximately 05:00 pm.

DAY 3: Kuelap + Cableway At 08:30 am the route begins towards the archaeological center of Kuelap, a fortified city that dates back to the 6th century. There is a technical stop to see the archaeological remains of Macro, and then continue the trip to the cable car station.

After 20 minutes in the cable cars, we enjoy the scenery, we arrive at La Malca from where we walk 20 minutes to the fortress. Return 20 minutes in cable cars. Lunch included and return to the city of Chachapoyas at approximately 05:00 pm.

From US$779pp

DAY 4: Sarcophagi of Carajia - Quiocta’s Cave Departure at 08:00 am from the city of Chachapoyas to the Quiocta cavern. The visit lasts approximately 02 hours appreciating the natural formations of stalagmites and stalactites. Lunch included in Lamud. Then we continue the trip to the community of Cruz Paw, from where we will walk approximately 35 minutes to the sarcophagi of Carajía, the funerary pattern of the Chachapoya, unique in the world. Return to the city of Chachapoyas at approximately 06:30 pm.

DAY 5: Transfer Out Departure and transfer to the Airport.

What’s Included: • All transfers in/out, airport, hotel, bus and train station.

• 02 nights hotel at 3* hotel in Cusco.

• 01 night hotel 3* hotel in Aguas Calientes.

• 02 nights hotel 3* hotel in Puno.

• 05 Breakfast at the hotels and WiFi. • Lunch day 4th and 5th.

• Entrance fees describe at the itinerary.

• Guided group. English and Spanish speaking professional guide.

• Train ticket from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes and back.

• Bus ticket Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu and back.

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PERU TOURS

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LIMA + PARACAS + NAZCA + AREQUIPA + PUNO (7D/6N)

Daily Departure

DAY 1: Lima -City Tour Pick up at the airport and then transfer you to your hotel. In the afternoon you can have a City tour exploring Lima city.

DAY 2: Lima -Paracas - Islas Ballestas - Huacachina

DURATION

07 DAY

ACTIVITIES

TOUR

ACTIVITY LEVEL

MILD

MAX. ALTITUDE

4,500 m (14,763 ft )

We will pick you up from your hotel to board the bus to Paracas. Then we will transfer by boat to the Paracas Peninsula, We will take a guided boat trip to the Ballestas Islands, in the National Reserve of Paracas. After lunch we will transfer by bus to Oasis Huacachina, After the tour we will transfer to your hotel in the city of Ica for the night.

DAY 3: Ica - Nazca Lines - Lima We will pick you up from the hotel to take a bus where we will start the overflight in Nazca. Reception in the aerodrome, where we will fly over the Nazca Lines. After the flight will be transferred to the bus station for your return to Lima.

DAY 4: Lima -Arequipa City Tour Enjoy a city tour, including a visit to the Yanahuara Square and Church, Portals of yanahuara, Mirador de Carmen Alto - Cayma, Plaza de Cayma, Inca Alpaca, Goyeneche Palace, Mansion of the Founder, Mill from Sabandía and Paucarpata platforms.

From US$1050pp

DAY 5: Arequipa - Colca Canyon We pick you up from your hotel to the Colca Canyon. On the route we will appreciate pre-Columbian terraces that are still cultivated by the native Collaguas.

Upon arrival to the Colca Valley, transfer to our selected hotel or lodge.

DAY 6: Colca Canyon - Puno The canyon is rich with wildlife and stunning scenery. Watch out for the Andean Condor. In the afternoon we will take the bus that will take us to the city of Puno where we will spend the night.

DAY 7: Floating Uros - Taquile Islands We will take you to one of the legendary islands of Uros. After a beautiful three hour boat ride, we reach Taquile Island, you have the opportunity to trek to the top of the mountain 4,150 m (13,615 ft) to see the Temples of Pachamama and Pachatata.

Enjoy the traditional customs of the island people. In the evening we will take the bus that will take us to the city of Cusco.

What’s Included: • All transfers in/out, airport, hotel and bus station.

• 02 nights hotel at 3* hotel in Lima.

• 01 night hotel 3* hotel in Ica. • 01 night hotel 3* hotel in Arequipa.

• 01 night hotel 3* hotel in Colca.

• 01 night hotel 3* hotel in Puno.

• 06 Breakfast at the hotels and WiFi and equipment for sandboarding / 2nd day.

• Bus ticket Lima - Nazca - Lima via Cruz del Sur (cruise service) / 3rd day.

• Transfer from the hotel or bus station to Nazca aerodrome / 3rd day.

• Flight ticket to the Nazca Lines of 30 min / 3rd day.

• Transmission of informative video about the Nazca Lines / 3rd day.

• Overflight rate / 3rd day.

• Shared Tourist Transportation Arequipa Colca - Cruz del Cóndor - Puno.

• Bus from Arequipa to the city of Puno.

• Lunch / 7th day.

• Guided group. English and Spanish speaking professional guide.

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Lima + Paracas + Nazca + Arequipa + Puno + Cusco and Rainbow Mountain (12D/11N)

Daily Departure

DAY 1: Lima City Tour DURATION

12 DAY

ACTIVITIES

TOUR

ACTIVITY LEVEL

MILD

MAX. ALTITUDE

4,500 m (14,763 ft )

Pick up at the airport and then transfer you to your hotel.

We will meet in a tourist bus on the Colonial Lima. From 14:00 p.m. to 16:30 p.m.

DAY 2: Lima - Paracas - Isla Ballestas - Huachina We will pick you up from your hotel to board the bus to Paracas. We will take a guided boat trip to the Ballestas Islands. After the tour we will transfer to your hotel in the city of Ica for the night.

DAY 3: Ica - Nazca Lines - Lima We will pick you up from the hotel to we will start the overflight in Nazca. Where we will fly over the Nazca Lines. After the flight will be transferred to the bus station for your return to Lima.

DAY 4: Lima - Arequipa City Tour Enjoy a city tour, know the most important places of Arequipa

From US$2119pp What’s Included: • All transfers in/out, airport, hotel, bus and train station.

• 02 nights hotel at 3* hotel in Lima.

• 01 night hotel 3* hotel in Ica. • 01 night hotel 3* hotel in Arequipa.

• 01 night hotel 3* hotel in Colca.

• 01 night hotel 3* hotel in Puno.

• 04 nights hotel at 3* hotel in Cusco.

• 01 night hotel 3* hotel in Aguas Calientes.

• 11 Breakfast at the hotels and WiFi and equipment for sandboarding / 2nd day.

• Bus ticket Lima - Nazca - Lima via Cruz del Sur (cruise service) / 3rd day.

• Transfer from the hotel or bus station to Nazca aerodrome / 3rd day.

• Flight ticket to the Nazca Lines of 30 min / 3rd day.

• Transmission of informative video about the Nazca Lines / 3rd day.

• Overflight rate / 3rd day.

• Shared Tourist Transportation Arequipa - Colca - Cruz del Cóndor - Puno.

• Bus from Arequipa to the city of Puno.

• Bus from Puno to Cusco.

• Lunch day 7th and 11th.

• Guided group. English and Spanish speaking professional guide.

• Train ticket from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes and back.

• Entrance to Machu Picchu and the Rainbow Mountain.

• Bus ticket Aguas Calientes Machu Picchu and back.

DAY 5: Arequipa - Colca Canyon We pick you up from your hotel to the Colca Canyon. Upon arrival to the Colca Valley, transfer to our selected hotel or lodge.

DAY 6: Colca Canyon - Puno The canyon is rich with wildlife and stunning scenery. In the afternoon we will take the bus that will take us to the city of Puno where we will spend the night.

DAY 7: Floating Uros - Taquile Islands We will transfer you from the hotel to the port and then by motor boat. We will take you to islands of Uros. After a beautiful three-hour boat ride, we reach Taquile Island. You have the opportunity to trek to the top of the mountain 4,150 m (1,3615 ft) to see the Temples of Pachamama and Pachatata. we will take the bus that will take us to the city of Cusco.

DAY 8: Cusco Walking Tour Pick up at the bus station and then transfer you to your hotel. In the afternoon you can have a walking tour exploring Cusco city.

DAY 9: Sacred Valley - Aguas Calientes Our stops are the sacred valley viewpoint, Pisac market, Pisaq Inca Archeological Site and Ollantaytambo City. Our representatives will meet you just outside the train station, upon arrival and lead you to your hotel.

DAY 10: Machu Picchu Today you will visit Machu Picchu. Our train schedule is usually at 4:15 p.m. to Ollantaytambo, where you will catch our private transportation for another two-hour drive back to Cusco.

DAY 11: Rainbow Mountain - Vinicunca On the way we will provide you Breakfast. After a total hike of approximately 02 hours, we finally reach our destination, what we came to see the Rainbow Mountains 5,020 m (16,466 ft). At this point, it is time to go back down. We hike downhill the way we came. The hike will take 2 hours. Our van will be waiting for us to take us back to Cusco

DAY 12: Transfer Out Breakfast at the hotel. At the appropriate time, transfer to the airport for your departure flight.

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COMMUNITY PROJECTS

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DOG SHELTER VOLUNTEER IN CUSCO The location of the dog shelter it is outside of Cusco city, around 25 minutes driving. It is a very small shelter staffed completely by volunteers.Have in mind that helping abandoned and abused dogs and cats is easy and not expensive This could be the easiest thing you do today, for some people, their motivation main is compassion, imagining oneself in the place of a living creature that is trapped in a difficult life.For other people, their motivation is a matter of ethics: how does one justify treating animals this way?

Still others have personal reasons for offering kindness and resources to care for abused and homeless animals.Whatever your reason for becoming part of the solution to this worldwide problem, we are grateful that you share our goal to reduce the suffering of Cusco’s street animals.

How you can help us If you are in Cusco and you have some friends Volunteer Your Time with us Volunteers, a very important part of the Cusco Dog shelter project team, are much appreciated by the shelter’s dogs and unpaid staff. (Neither the shelter nor the project has paid staff.) As a volunteer you will: • Prepare meals for and feed the dogs.

• Play with the dogs and walk them in the nearby forest.

• Clean the animals’ playing and sleeping areas.

• Help with shelter maintenance and construction.

• Assist in animal care at a local veterinary clinic.

Wear old clothes and expect to get dirty—and to be greeted with much enthusiasm by the shelter animals. All volunteers are welcome, and we have particular need for those with skills in the areas of veterinary care, animal care, and light construction.

You can come for some hours to a full day, just let us know in advance and we can manage to fit you in our Daily schedule!

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QEROS, ANDEAN SHAMANS The Qeros Nation are known as the keepers, who inherited the ancient knowledge and at the same time they are one of the most highly respected mystics and spirituals in the southern and central Andes.

They are Andean priests, healers, shamans, and simple farmers who are part of the very few Andean people of Peru that are still preserving the knowledge of the spiritual tradition of the Incas in a very pure form.

These amazing people do not have the access to a big hospital or a good education, have neither electricity nor treated drinkable water, which makes them see the world with different eyes appreciating the nature, which the only access to what they have, and nature provide them whatever they may need.

A man/woman from Qeros, inherited the great spiritual knowledge coming the ancestors and divine power from the heaven, which also make them special people, and we know them like Maestros (Masters), who can guide our life to a good path.

As they are preserving all these ancient knowledge, nowadays they are doing an amazing work with the human beings in the areas where they can go and/ or travel, this work is based the incredible and amazing spiritual healings that can help in the personal life, improving and enhancing the appreciation for the life, environment and the human mates.

Cusquenian people, we are starting to revalue and retaking these sacred ceremonies, thanks because these amazing people from Qeros, who come to the city every August to perform the Offering to the Mother Earth, because we believe that August the Mother Earth is able to receive our gratitude. And this going to be a great opportunity to be in contact with the spiritual gods and ask all your desires, which is balance that human beings we need to keep.

According what I can learn from the Masters, everybody has the opportunity to be part of these ceremonies in order to find yourself and live in harmony.

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CHINCHERO COMMUNITY PROJECT The cooperative project supported by CrossoverPeru is located in the upper part of the Sacred Valley, in the district of Chinchero, the has unique strengths in terms of skills and products, and also offer different pallays (designs in Quechua), according to how their weaving tradition evolved.

We consider that our visit to this Project is going to change the perspective of travel to the visitors and also make an impact in the Life if the local people as we are doing sustainable tourism as we are giving back. As they are traveling.

The Kintu de Ocutuan Association The Kintu de Coca Ocutuan weaving cooperative is formed by 30 Quechua women and Men residing in the high Andean community of Ocutuan in Chinchero. Located at altitude of over 12 300 feet above sea level. Close to Piuray Lake in the Andes of Peru.

Life is Hard but good there is a lot to do in the farming lands around the community where the local People farm potatoes, Corn Favabeans, wheat, oat, and Barley.

The first view of the community is a moon-like, windswept valley dotted with a few mud-brick houses. It is a harsh environment where temperatures fall below zero in the afternoons, and little food grows – largely only potatoes, sheep, and llamas.

Even today, people here live a subsistence lifestyle, with little attention from the outside world. Whereas the majority of the cooperative members did not have the opportunity to study - the school closed in the 1990’s due to terrorism, only reopening in 2006 and being officially recognized in 2008 - all schoolaged children are currently enrolled in school.

Activities: • Welcome to visitors with typical dances from the área.

• Potatoe and Tuber Workshop.

• Activity of the day: Farming, cooking, harvesting, Bull plowing.

• Complimentary activities: Walking to look outs around the community(Especially for those groups who will hike the Inca trail) • Taste Typical food from the community as a Included lunch for the visitor.

• Weaving Textile Demonstration, one of the most important traditions in the Andes and we can see what is the workshop production at the community.

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UMACHURCO INCA TRAIL PORTER TEAM Our Inca trail expedition couldn’t get to Machu Picchu without them.

Our Porter Team is integral for us to succeed on these adventures. The only way to make it to Machu Picchu is if we work as a team: guide, travelers and PORTERS and it is our job to make sure that each member of the team is treated properly and protected. Safety in the mountains is the top priority on every hike we take.

Most of them come from the farming community called “Umachurco” Located 04 hours from Cusco City, the community is located in a good slope with terraces build by the locals, during the Rainy season they work in their lands they farm Quinoa and Potatoes, during the dry the dry season they come and with CrossoverPeru as a Porters Every Porter at CrossoverPeru Tours receives: • Good and livable working wages.

• Health insurance and full coverage of any medical cost incurred on the hike.

• Proper uniforms including waterproof jackets and boots.

• Warm sleeping bags.

• Access to the same first aid our clients receive.

• A comfortable place to stay and sleep the night before and after their hike (at our Porters House) • Really good and nutritious food...the same meals we prepare for our hikers.

• Support of their family with visits by medical professionals, donations of supplies like boots and health needs and a trip to Machu Picchu. Often their first visit is with us as our guest.

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Frequent Asked Questions Reservations We recommend booking 2-3 months prior to ensure availability. If your dates are flexible we can take reservations on short notice, however our hikes tend to book out as we keep our group sizes very small. In order to book we send out an invoice for deposit via PayPal, and your final payment will be due in cash upon arrival to Cusco. (Other options available.)

Altitude Our Hikes and Tours take place anywhere from 8,000 feet up to 17,000 feet. It is essential to spend 2-3 days minimum in Cusco or similar elevation prior to taking any hike with us. We recommend staying well hydrated while you are in elevation and to get plenty of rest prior to your Hike. CrossoverPeru is not responsible if you get altitude sickness. Please ask your doctor is you are concerned with the altitude.

Weather Weather in the Peruvian Andes can be unpredictable ranging from hot and sunny to rain, wind, cold and sometime snow. Hikers should be prepared with proper gear and be ready for variable weather conditions throughout the day. Small changes in the itinerary are a possibility as well as trip cancellations due to bad weather. We reserve the right to cancel a trip prior to leaving Cusco if we feel conditions are unsafe. If this happens you will be refunded your deposit in full (see full Terms & Conditions), or have the opportunity to reschedule, however trips still go out when there is rain, snow or fog.

Temperatures can range from 35° F degrees in the morning to 50°F degrees in the afternoon.

The sun does get intense in the afternoon and we highly recommend bringing sun protection.

Tipping Our guides and staff are paid on a per trip basis based on the number of days they spend on the trail. While tipping is not required, it is a common practice in Latin America. If you feel your guide, and crew went above and beyond to make your trip special gratuity is greatly appreciated.

Departures Our hikes depart everyday upon request with a minimum of 2 guests (Solo travelers can be matched up with existing groups) Food

We take pride in preparing a wonderful variety of food throughout your hike. You will always be served local Peruvian style dishes in a family style manner and you will never go hungry. We can cater to any dietary needs, but ask that you notify us of your request at the time of booking. If we are not informed during your booking we cannot guarantee that we will be able to accommodate.

First Aid Hiking in the Andes and in high altitude can be dangerous and because of this our staff always carries a proper first aid kit along with emergency oxygen for our guests to use if they are feeling ill.

Accomodation All accomodation on multi-day hikes is tent camping. We bring quality 4 person tents but sleep a maximum of 2 persons to each tent.

Group Sizes Our hikes depart every day with a minimum of 2 guests and a maximum of 7 guests for multi day hikes and 8 guests for our day trip (private trips and large group trips available upon request at the time of booking). Group pricing is available if your group is 4 or more people.

Insurance Travel protection is essential for your peace of mind and safety throughout the trip. Unexpected medical emergencies or illnesses prior to or during your trip could make you lose pre-paid, non-refundable payments. Emergency medical transport and air ambulances in remote locations can be extremely expensive and will probably not be covered by your medical health plan so it is compulsory that you purchase personal adequate travel insurance which is appropriate for your trip. This insurance must cover personal accident, medical expenses, air ambulance, loss of effects, repatriation costs and all other expenses which may arise as a result of loss, damage, injury, delay or inconvenience during your trip. We also suggest you purchase cancellation and curtailment insurance. When obtaining travel insurance, you must inform the insurer of the type of travel to be undertaken, especially when “adventure activities” are included in your trip. There are several insurance companies offering travel protection plans available for purchase online.

View of Rainbow Mountain

View of Palcoyo

View of Waqrapukara

View of Huayna Picchu

View of Machu Picchu Mountain

TERMS AND CONDITION HIKE 2019 1. CANCELLATION OF HIKE BY THE CLIENT Please note that the hike deposit is 100% non-refundable and nontransferable. The deposit is used to reserve space within the group. Once we have made a hike reservation with the government authorities, we cannot then change any details of the reservation (your name, passport number or departure date). If you have to cancel your hike booking government authorities will not let us fill your cancelled spaces with other clients, we just have to depart with a smaller less-economic group. The hike permits once purchased is non-refundable & non-transferable. (i) Hike cancellation prior to 7pm, Seven days prior to hike departure (after having paid the hike deposit): Loss of hike deposit. All other payments will be refunded in full. Note that if the hike balance is not received prior to 7pm two days before hike departure then the hike will be deemed to have been cancelled and the deposit cannot be returned. Once we have bought the hike permits it should be noted that we cannot then substitute other hikers in your place if you have to cancel. The Inca Trail hike permit, bus ticket and train ticket will not be returned.

[Please note that the hike permit is non-refundable and non-transferable either to another person or another date and upon cancellation we do not receive any form of credit from the government. Upon cancellation the hike permit has to be submitted to government at the start of the hike and recorded as “Void”. It cannot be used to enter Machu Picchu. In order to visit Machu Picchu, you will have to buy a new entrance ticket, train ticket, bus tickets etc]. The purchase of new Machu Picchu entrance tickets is subject to availability. (ii) Hike cancellation between 7pm two days before hike departure and prior to entering the check point at the start of the Inca Trail (i.e. once you have paid for the hike in full and before your hike permit is validated at the start of the hike): Only the train ticket from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo and the bus ticket from Machu Picchu down to Aguas Calientes will be returned to you. If you have hired the services of a porter we cannot refund your payment and the porter will continue on the Inca Trail as originally contracted to do so. If you have hired a sleeping bag and it has not been used we will refund this amount in full.

[Please note that the hike permit is non-refundable and non-transferable either to another person or another date and upon cancellation we do not receive any form of credit from the government. Upon cancellation the hike permit has to be submitted to government at the start of the hike and recorded as “Void”. It cannot normally be used to enter Machu Picchu. In order to enter Machu Picchu you will have to buy a new entrance ticket] In order to use the hike permit to enter Machu Picchu on the planned date government regulations require you to physically pass through the checkpoint at the start of the trail (see cancellation clause below). iii) Once you have started the Inca Trail (and passed through the check point at the start of the Inca Trail) we can only return your unused train ticket from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo and your bus ticket from Machu Picchu down to Aguas Calientes. We cannot make any cash refunds.

In the event of any hike cancellation or additional unforeseen costs Crossover Peru will be happy to cooperate in providing any necessary documentation to enable a legitimate insurance claim. It is a requirement that all clients have suitable travel insurance and CrossoverPeru cannot be responsible for any additional costs due to client cancellation, illness, unfitness or inability to continue the hike.

2. CANCELLATION OF THE HIKE BY CROSSOVER PERU It should be noted Crossover Peru is a professional, responsible tour operator with an excellent reputation for quality and service. We have no intention of cancelling any of our client’s hike reservations. (i) Cancellation of Hike due to failure to purchase your Inca Trail hike permit: If in the event that CrossoverPeru has to cancel your hike due to failure or inability to purchase your hike permit we will notify you by email as soon as we become aware of such matters. We may offer you an alternative hike departure date if we have one available.

If an alternative date is not acceptable to you, we will hold your hike deposit payment for your collection in our office in Cusco less any PayPal/ bank charges associated with receiving your deposit (currently about 7%).

If you are unable to come to the office to collect your deposit, we will return it to you by PayPal less the transfer charges related with receiving and sending it to you (estimated about 6%). (In some circumstances PayPal may not charge any fees for refunds made within 60 days)

no control. As such we reserve the right to impose surcharges (or price decreases) up to 1 day before departure due to increases in Inca Trail hike permits (entrance fee), unfavorable exchange rates, increases in train fares or other transport costs, taxes, sudden increases in legal minimum wages or if government action should require us to do so.

Our Inca Trail hike prices are based upon the following third-party costs which are outside of our control 4. Taxes Local sales taxes known as IGV are included in the price of the Inca Trail hike. The currently rate of IGV is 18%.

5. Exchange Rate The Inca Trail hike price for late 2019 & 2020 is based on an exchange rate of 1 USD = 3.20 Peruvian Soles. Although we accept payment for the hike in US dollars the majority of our expenses are in Peruvian Soles (hike permits, office & porter wages, food, taxes). CrossoverPeru will absorb any change in costs up to 15 points difference from 3.20. i.e. if the exchange rate falls to 3.05, we will not ask you to pay any additional surcharge. If, however the value of the US dollar falls below 3.05 we will ask you to pay a US$10 surcharge, if the value falls below 2.95, we will ask you to pay a US$15 surcharge, below 2.85 we will ask you to pay a US$20 surcharge etc. CrossoverPeru will have to show any calculations to clearly justify such surcharges. In the last 8 years we have never requested an exchange rate surcharge to be paid.

If any of the third party costs listed above change to increase the cost of the hike we will immediately update the hike price listed on our website (apart from the exchange rate which can continue to go up and down throughout the year so the website will not be updated to reflect these cost changes). Clients will be liable for paying any increased cost of the Inca Trail hike upon arrival in Cusco.

6. ACCEPTANCE OF RISK CrossoverPeru hike itineraries have been designed to provide participants with an exposure to the true nature of the environment visited and therefore involve an element of personal risk and exposure to potential hazards over and above those associated with normal “package” holidays.

The client acknowledges that the nature of the tour is adventurous and that such activities may involve a significant amount of personal risk.

7. AUTHORITY ON TOUR At all times the decision of the company’s guide or representative will be final on all matters likely to endanger the safety and well being of the tour group. The client must at all times strictly comply with the laws, customs, foreign exchange and drug regulations of Peru. Should the client fail to comply with the above, or should the client interfere with the well being of the group then the guide or company representative may order the client to leave the tour without recourse to any refund.

8. TRAVEL DOCUMENTS The client must be in possession of a valid passport and all visas required for the whole of the journey and the client accepts responsibility for obtaining the same. Any information or advice given by the company on visas, vaccinations, climate, clothing, baggage, special equipment, etc is given in good faith but without responsibility on the part of the company.

We will buy your Inca Trail hike permit using the passport numbers that you send us with your hike booking application. You must bring these same passports with you to Cusco and take them on the Inca Trail. If the number in your passport is different from the number on the hike permit, the government authorities will not allow you to start the hike and you will not be entitled to a refund.

Failure to bring the required travel documents will be treated as a cancellation of the hike by the client (see section 1 above). Government regulations do not offer the option of buying a new hike permit using a new passport number even at full price.

9. FACTORS OUTSIDE THE COMPANY’S CONTROL (FORCE MAJEURE)

The company will do its best to minimize the effects of matters outside its control, but cannot accept any liability or additional associated costs, either directly or indirectly, for these matters which include political disputes, industrial action, unforeseeable climate, road blocks, landslides on the Inca Trail, problems with the railway between Aguas Calientes and Cusco, delayed trains, changes to minimum wages etc. In order to avoid strike action which has been planned on certain days the group (ii) Cancellation of Hike due to matters outside of the control of may have to depart for the Inca Trail in the evening before the planned CrossoverPeru (Force Majeure). See section 7 below. If in the event that CrossoverPeru has to cancel your hike due to Force Majeure CrossoverPeru hike departure date. CrossoverPeru will not be responsible for any costs associated with unused or partly used accommodation services due to this will do its best to offer an alternative 4-day hike in place of the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. We will obviously try to include a visit to Machu Picchu as earlier than planned departure. part of any alternative hike itinerary but depending on the circumstances this may not always be possible 3. PRICES AND SURCHARGES As we publish our prices well in advance, we may occasionally be faced with significant cost increases due to factors over which we have

If Wiñay Wayna campsite is open but the trail between Wiñay Wayna and Machu Picchu is closed then the group will have to follow an alternative route via km104 and Aguas Calientes. This alternative route will involve an additional bus ride from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu (current price US$12pp) which clients will be responsible for paying (walking takes about 1 hour and is free).

CrossoverPeru will do our best to minimize any disruption caused by factors outside of our control.

10. INSURANCE It is the client’s responsibility for obtaining sufficient personal travel insurance. The client is willing to accept full responsibility for insurance up to limits that the client may require. This insurance must cover trip cancellation, personal accident, medical expenses, air ambulance, loss of effects, repatriation costs and all other expenses which might arise as a result of loss, damage, injury delay or inconvenience occurring to the client. It is compulsory that all clients have personal travel insurance.

When obtaining travel insurance, the client must ensure that the insurer is aware of the type of travel to be undertaken. It is recommended that you take out travel insurance as soon as you make your hike booking and therefore immediately covering your deposit payment in case of unforeseen trip cancellation.

11. RESPONSIBILITY The Company shall not be liable for any damage or loss if the failure to carry out the contract is: 1) attributable to the client 2) attributable to a third party unconnected with the provision of the services contracted for and the event is unforeseeable or unavoidable 3) due to unforeseen and unusual circumstances beyond the company’s control, the consequences of which could not have been avoided even if all due care had to be exercised. 4) due to political disputes, industrial action, climate or other matters of a similar nature and any other force majeure. 5) due to an event which the company, even with all due care could not foresee or forestall. Any liability is limited to the full price paid for the tour. In all cases the company specifically excludes all liability for indirect or consequential loss or expense, including loss of profits.

12. CLAIMS AND COMPLAINTS If a client has a complaint against the company the client must first inform the hike guide or company representative while on the tour in order that the guide/representative can attempt to rectify the matter. Any further complaint must be put in writing to the company within 7 days of the end of the tour.

13. LOCAL CONDITIONS Due to political and cultural differences, as well as generally tougher physical conditions, travel to the areas we visit involves risks other than those we take in our daily lives. It is important clients make themselves aware of the risks involved, and are responsible for making their travel plans accordingly.

TERMS AND CONDITION TOUR 2019 ABOUT THE COST Our costs are expressed in American dollars (US$) and before you make any reservation, we ask you to be voluntarily in accordance with the price you are going to pay for the tour you’ll be taking. This is to avoid any inconveniences or any dilemmas regarding any prior claims. Our prices are subject to change without any previous announcement, however, if you have already confirmed your reservation, there will not be any variation regarding the amount of money you have had to pay for your tour. Also consider the following:

reservation, which will have been established by law, any cancellations and/or waiting list do not work with the Inca Trail tour.

TRAVEL INSURANCE Before starting your trip, we highly recommend that you obtain travel insurance, which will cover accidents, medical expenses, and emergency repatriation, including aerial rescue or aerial ambulance.

RISKS For your reservation for any of our trips, you understand the risks that are implied and that you totally assume the risks that are involved upon going on your tour with us. CROSSOVERPERU doesn’t assume any liability with respect to anything that might occur along the way, by negligence of the tourist or anything else that might happen that is out of our control.

RESPONSIBILITY CROSSOVERPERU does not assume any responsibility or obligation for any accidents, harm, illnesses, deaths, delays, and injuries to other people or to property. We also don’t assume any responsibility for any causes of major force, such as strikes, adverse weather conditions, earthquakes, political situations, etc., that might determine any cancellations, changes, or delays, etc. The client will have to pay any additional fee, as a result of situations like this that can occur. We are not responsible for the loss of any luggage, theft, or type damage to your baggage, understanding that you be travelling under your own responsibility.

REGARDING PAYMENT To secure and confirm your reservation, it is necessary that you have the confirmation of your total payment 100%.

Confirmation of a reservation: We will always confirm your reservation and when we have received all the requirements needed, especially the date of the start of the tour and any alternative dates, the dates on your passport and the confirmation of your payment. If you are lacking any of this information with your reservation, it won’t be possible to confirm your reservation at all. The confirmation of a reservation, could delay between 2 hours to 48 hours during business days.

Meetings prior to your tour One or two nights before the departure of your tour, we will have a briefing at your hotel. In some cases, it might be by telephone. Usually, the meetings take place between the hours of 6 pm and 7pm, however the exact time and place of the meeting will be confirmed to you. This meeting is just so that we can coordinate the trip with you and provide you with any required information regarding the tour. We will also clear any doubts or worries that you might have at the meeting.

CANCELLATIONS (1) If you had completely paid for all of your purchase and you cancel your trip 60 days or more before the start of your trip, we will be able to reimburse you, the total payment with a discount of = USD 100.00 for administrative fees.

(2) If you had completely paid for all of your purchase and you cancel your trip 30 days or more before the start of your trip, we will be able to reimburse you, the total payment with a discount of = 50% for administrative fees.

(3) If the cancellation had been made 15 days before the start of your trip, we will not be able to return any of the payment, because this will result in us considering it a NO SHOW.

(1) Each ticket has already included our agency fee and taxes.

CROSSOVERPERU will need to be notified of any change or cancellation of your trip as soon as possible. You need to be certain of the changes (2) PayPal payments has a payment fee of 7% and visa payment plus 6%. being made and You will have to send us an email to notify us. Once the In our final price is already included the plus. trip is cancelled, there won’t be any way to change this situation at all.

(3) Once the ticket is bought there is NO way to get any refund.

(4) In case we couldn’t buy your ticket, we are going to give you fully refund.

(5) Once the ticket is bought there is NO way to make any changes.

(6) CROSSOVERPERU is going to send you an invoice and your booking confirmation via e-mail with your reservation code.

(7) All Purchases will be made between 24hs unless there is holidays or Sundays. If so, it could take 48hs.

Before to make the reservation, you must agree with this condition.

Anyways we´ll let you know if the tour has any restriction or condition. Or you can see it in the itinerary.

REGARDING BOOKING THE 4 DAY OR 2 DAY INCA TRAIL Once you have reserved the hike, we will not be able to make any changes to the trip, because everything is controlled by Ministry of Culture. We don’t allow any modifications. After having made the

Upon confirming your reservation, you will be expressing the fact that you fully accept all of our terms and conditions.

Note: The terms and conditions of service are subject to change without any previous notice.