Incan Roads

Incan Roads

Every road traveled is an adventure unto itself, and you have the choice – to journey along the worn path taken by others before, or forge an entirely new road. Welcome to Incan Roads™ - an entirely customized experience into the rich history and breathtaking natural beauty of Peru. Whether enjoying an unforgettable meal at the #5 restaurant in the world, gazing up at the Milky Way Galaxy at night, or exploring the one-of-a-kind magic of Machu Picchu – every day will be a new adventure hand-tailored to offer an unforgettable experience.

Itinerary

Day 1: USA to Lima

Stop At: Miraflores District, Lima Peru
Today you are transferred from the Airport to your hotel in Miraflores.
Duration: 35 minutes

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Today you will be transferred to the 4 Star Arawi Hotel in Miraflores.

Day 2: Lima Gastronomic and City tour

Stop At: Mercado nro 1 de Surquillo, Av. Paseo de la Republica, Lima Peru
We’ll visit the Surquillo Market where you’ll find a
great variety of Native products and be able to sample local fruits such as:
Lucuma, Aguaymanto, Chirimoya, and Pacae.
Duration: 45 minutes

Pass By: Huaca Pucllana, Calle General Borgono Cuadra, 8 Miraflores, Lima 15074 Peru
We will view an astounding Pre-Inca ceremonial complex right in the center of Lima.

Pass By: Plaza San Martin, Lima Peru
We will have a narrated description as we drive by the historical square.

Pass By: Plaza Mayor de La Merced, Prolongacion Tarma, La Merced Peru
We will have a narrated tour as we drive by the Plaza.

Pass By: Government palace, Av. Perú 2017, Cercado de Lima 15101, Peru
We will have a narrated history of the Palace.

Pass By: Archbishops Palace, Plaza de Armas Plaza Mayor de Lima, Lima Peru
We will have a background and history tour of the beautiful Palace.

Pass By: Cathedral of Lima, Jiron Carabaya Plaza de Armas de Lima, Lima 15001 Peru
We will have a history and background narration of the Cathedral.

Pass By: Museo Central - MUCEN (del Banco Central de Reserva del Peru), Jiron Ucayali 271 Esquinas de los Jirones Lampa y Ucayali, Lima 15001 Peru
We will have a narration of the History of the Bank and the contents of the museum.

Pass By: Iglesia y Convento de San Francisco, Plaza San Francisco Jirón Lampa y Ancash, Lima 15001 Peru
We will get a brief narration of the Church and its hidden Catacombs

Pass By: Costa Verde, Beach Road, Lima Peru
You will be able to enjoy the stunning views from our coach.

Stop At: Hotel Bolivar, Huacho 15136, Peru
Here we will stop and enjoy a Pisco Sour along with a brief tour of the Hotel and its history including its iconic Dome and the
beautiful architectural details.
Duration: 30 minutes

Meals included:
• Lunch: A restaurant in Miraflores for a Pisco Sour, then sample the best and most representative dishes of the Peru.
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at the Arawi Hotel Miraflores

Day 3: Lima to Cusco

Stop At: Cusco Cathedral, Portal Belen Plaza de Armas, Cusco 08002 Peru
Walking tour to the Cathedral and Main Square with a peek inside.
Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Mercado Central de San Pedro, Tupac Amaru, Cusco 08003 Peru
We will have a short visit to the market where they sell local goods and produce.
Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Cusco Moon Temple, Pisac highway, Cusco Peru
A visit and history tour of the sacred temple
Duration: 15 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at the Rumi Punko 4 Star Hotel

Day 4: Cusco to Pisac

Stop At: Pisac Peru
Today we visit Sacsayhauman,Genqo, Puca Pucara and Tambomcahy, then drive to the sacred valley and stop for lunch.
Duration: 9 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight in Rumi Punko 4 Star Hotel in Cusco

Day 5: Cusco to Sacred Valley

Stop At: Sacred Valley of the Incas, 0051 Peru
Depart hotel at 8:00AM then drive towards north west of Cusco to
visit Chinchero. After visiting Chinchero we drive to Ollantaytambo and admire the wonderful site. We then stop for lunch (on your own) near Urubamba, then continue our drive to see the salt mines and Incan site of Moray before returning to Cusco.
Duration: 9 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at the Rumi Punko 4 Star Hotel

Day 6: Cusco to Cancha Cancha Lares Trek Day 1

Stop At: Cusco, Valle Sagrado, Huaran, Huaran, Valle Sagrado, Calca 08120, Peru
Today on our hike we visit Huaran,a village in the sacred valley of Incas (elevation: 9673 ft!). Our trek begins on a smooth incline at first, following parts of original Inca trail, surrounded by abundant flora consisting of native trees. After about 4 hours trek on medium challenge trail, the group arrives at our lunch spot, near on a ravine and river stream, where a delicious lunch waits and provides energy for the rest of trek. From lunch the trail leads us gently uphill arriving in about 2.5 more hours to the Cancha Cancha community (elevation: 13,192 ft). This location provides an excellent view of snowy mountains and the village itself is a sort of medieval village, where people wear traditional outfits, llama, etc.
Duration: 7 hours

Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight in our tents with comfortable inflatable mattress, sleeping bag and pillow.

Day 7: Cancha Cancha – Quiswarani (Lares Trek day 2)

Stop At: Lares Trek, 08000 Peru
We start slowly uphill until reaching Accopata, an extension of the Cancha Cancha community. In the Lares valley we will see llama shepherds, living in their stone and straw roof huts. In this part of the Lares valley tour, the trail ascends steeply towards Pachacuteq pass (elevation: 15,406 ft), the Lares valley trek 1st pass, surrounded by beautiful lakes such as Azulcocha and Suyrococha. From this area we begin to descend a bit from where snow cap mountains such as Qolqe Cruz, Pitusiray Sawasiray Sirihuani and Chicon are visible. Lunch is near a quaint lake. After lunch we approach a waterfall in the Quiswarani community (elevation:12,798ft), where we spend the night enjoying traditional food, surrounded by colorfully dressed local weavers. (7hrs, 9km approximately).
Duration: 7 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Tonight we camp overnight in our tents under the stars.

Day 8: Kiswarani – Cuncani (Lares Trek day 3)

Stop At: Lares Trek, 08000 Peru
Your adventure continues as you begin the most memorable day yet! We begin our ascension for 3 hours until we reach the Hullkiccasa Pass, (elevation: 13,779ft) getting a bird’s eye view of the reflections of the mirror images of the glacial lakes. Time to descend for 2 hours through the boundless farmlands and pristine lakes, arriving at a beautiful waterfall where we stop for lunch. After lunch we’ll descend to the Cucani community, meeting with the local indigenous children and visiting their school and share in some quality time with the students. We’ll camp and spend the last night in our tents.
Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Tonight we overnight in our tents under the stars.

Day 9: Cuncani – Lares Hotsprings – Aguas Calientes (Trek day 4):

Stop At: Lares Hot Springs, Camino Por Los Aguas Termales, Lares Peru
We will wake up in this quiet community, have breakfast, then
walk the last 3 hours hike to the Lares Hotsprings, where you can jump in to
the thermal pools then we have the last lunch with our cook and muleteers; then
time for our goodbyes with our remarkable chef and cowboys. We take our van for 3 hours to Ollantaytambo where we will have dinner at a nice restaurant. This will allow us to enjoy the view on the drive to Aguas Calientes where we’ll spend the night.
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in your warm and cozy Aguas Calientes 3 star Hotel

Day 10: Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu – Cusco

Stop At: Machu Picchu, 08680, Peru
Early morning, we will take the shuttle bus to Machu Picchu
archeological site, making sure we tour every nook and cranny of this New Wonder of the World and UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site. The Citadel of the Incas, Machu Picchu, what an
unforgettable experience. 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 Inca wisdom, as well as climb the intricately carved stone stairways. You can stay still and find the peace within as you sit in the pure delight of the moment.
Duration: 9 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Rumi Punko 4 Star Hotel Cusco

Day 11: Goodbye (transfer to Cusco airport)

Stop At: Cusco 08007, Peru
Two hours before your flight departure, our driver will meet you at your hotel and drive you to the airport.
Duration: 15 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.