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PERU & INCA TRAIL With special guest Todd Sergeant from 2NURFM 11 September 2018

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Day 2: Wednesday 12th September, 2018LimaYou will be picked up at the hotel for your city tour through old and new parts of Lima. Afterwards, you will drive to one of the markets of Lima. Your guide will explain about local fruits and vegetables. You will also have the chance to taste an exotic specialty.Accommodation: Hotel Jose Antonio Deluxe

Day 3: Thursday 13th September, 2018Lima-CuscoYou will be picked up from your hotel and transferred to Lima Airport for your flight to Cusco. The “Navel of the Earth” is another name for Cusco, since during the height of the Inca civilization nearly all pathways led to this capital of the empire. Upon arrival in Cusco, transfer to your hotel. In the afternoon you will start your tour through Cusco and its surrounding ruins. Afterwards, you will visit the Coca Museum in the district of San Blas. Learn about the sacred leaf used by the Inca and its multiple uses.Accommodation: Novotel Cusco

Day 4: Friday 14th September, 2018CuscoToday you will start your discovery trip through the Sacred Valley with a visit to the old Inca town Chinchero, situated about 28km north of Cusco. The town is situated at an altitude of 3,762m, only overshadowed by the larger Chicón mountain at a towering 5,530m. Later, you go to Moray, a Pre-Incan site built with round, agricultural terraces, some of them up to 150m deep. Nearby, you will visit the salt flats near the small village of Maras.Accommodation: Hotel Novotel Cusco

Day 5: Saturday 15th September, 2018CuscoToday is a rest day to assist you to acclimatise in readiness for your Inca Trail Trek.Accommodation: Hotel Novotel Cusco

Day 6: Sunday 16th September, 2018Cusco-Wayllabamba-Yuncachimpa

You will be picked up at the hotel at 5:30am and start your four-day adventure on the famous Inca Trail, one of the most important trekking paths in Peru. You will travel to the Sacred Valley town of Ollantaytambo to have breakfast and stock up on any last-minute supplies you might need. From Ollantaytambo you will go to the official starting point of the Inca Trail at Km 82 to be registered. Kilometres: 11kmEstimated walking time: 5-6 hoursLevel of difficulty: ModerateHighest Point: 3.300mAltitude of campsite: 3.300mAccommodation: Camping site

Day 7: Monday 17th September, 2018Yuncachimpa-ChaquicochaToday is a free hike day, meaning that everyone should walk at whatever speed is most comfortable for them, as this is the most difficult day of the trek. Today you will pass through the Llullachapampa Valley (3,850m), tackle the strenuous ascent of Dead Woman Pass before trekking down to Chaquichocha (3,650m) where you will camp for the second night of the trek. Kilometres: 15kmEstimated walking time: 7-8 hoursLevel of difficulty: Challenging Highest Point: 4.200mAltitude of campsite: 3.650mAccommodation: Camping site

Day 8: Tuesday 18th September, 2018Chaquicocha-Wiñay WaynaDay three of the Inca Trail is known as the most beautiful one, as you walk through varying gorgeous environments including the tropical forest of Wiñay Wayna. You will visit the ancient ruins of Phuyupatamarca “Town Above the Clouds” (3,600m). After Phuyupatamarca, you continue to the ruins of Wiñay Wayna “Forever Young” (2,650m) where you are free to explore for a little bit. From here, the Inca stairs you have been following turn into a zig-zagging path up the mountain, leading to a red-roofed white building that serves as your

Peru & Inca Trail13 Days | Lima | Cusco | Wayllabamba | Yuncachimpa | Chaquicocha | Wiñay Wayna | PunoWith Todd Sergeant from 2NURFM

YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES:

Return economy flights from Sydney to Peru with Qantas & LATAM Airlines All domestic flights within Peru Transportation and touring as per itinerary 12 Nights accommodation Trek to Machu Picchu (Train option available on application) 12 Breakfasts (B), 6 lunches (L)and 4 dinners (D) City tour of Lima with visit of San Francisco Monastery City tour of Cusco with visit of the Coca Museum Excursion to Chinchero, Moray and Maras Local guide on Inca Trail to Machu Picchu ruins Visit of Andahuaylillas church, Raqchi ruins and Pucara Excursion to Taquile Island and the floating islands of the Uros MACPAC Hiking Kit valued at $160

ACTIVITY GRADING

Day 1: Tuesday 11th September, 2018 Welcome to Peru!Upon arrival in Lima, you will be welcomed at the airport and taken to your hotel. Lima - The Peruvian capital was founded in 1535 by the Spanish conqueror Francisco Pizarro. Also known as the “City of Kings,” in it you will encounter colonial richness, a modern metropolis and the bustling vitality of a major city.Accommodation: Hotel Jose Antonio Deluxe

campsite for tonight. Kilometres: 10kmEstimated walking time: 5-6 hoursLevel of difficulty: Moderate Highest Point: 3.950mAltitude of campsite: 2.650mAccommodation: Camping site

Day 9: Wednesday, 19th September, 2018Wiñay Wayna-CuscoAn early rise today to ensure that you can catch the sunrise over Huayna Picchu and Machu Picchu. After breakfast you will head over to the Inti Punku (Sun Gate) with your flashlights, to get to the best spot for the sunrise. From here, you will take the final descent of the trek which will take about an hour, and end at the majestic Machu Picchu (2,400m). You will get a guided tour of about two hours followed by the rest of the day to explore the lost city of the Incas at your leisure. Once you have had your fill of the ruins, take the bus back down to Aguas Calientes to board the train to return to Cusco.Kilometres: 7kmEstimated walking time: 2-3 hoursLevel of difficulty: Moderate Highest Point: 2.650mAccommodation: Novotel Cusco

Day 10: Thursday, 20th September, 2018Cusco-PunoToday, you will travel from Cusco to Puno. The ride includes stops at interesting sights along the way as well as lunch. On the ride you will visit Andahuaylillas church, the Raqchi ruins and Pucara which is famous for its pottery, In Puno you will be brought to your hotel. Accommodation: Casa Andina Premium Puno

Day 11: Friday, 21st September, 2018PunoYou will be picked up at the hotel to depart from Puno’s dock towards the Uros Islands, Located within the Titicaca National Reserve. Afterwards, you continue the journey to the island of Taquile, which is famous for its knitting men. The highest point of the island

TRAIN TO MACHU PICCHU – ALTERNATE ITINERARYDay 6: Sunday 16th September, 2018CuscoEnjoy a day at leisure and explore the city at your own pace. You might want to visit the neighborhood of San Blas, which houses artisans, workshops and craft shops, and is one of the most picturesque sites in the city and well worth a visit. Its streets are steep and narrow with old houses built by the Spanish over important Inca foundations.Accommodation: Hotel Novotel Cusco BDay 7: Monday 17th September, 2018Cusco-Sacred ValleyYou will leave the city to visit the outer parts of Cusco were you can find important ruins of the Inca Empire. Between them the most important is the archaeological park of the fortress-temple Sacsayhaman, then to Awana Kancha, a living museum of Andean camelids including Llamas, Alpacas, and the very rarely seen Vicuñas and Guanucos. Continue with a visit to the market of Pisac before continuing in the afternoon to Ollantaytambo. The impressive fortress thrones protectively above the village, the sight is great. Visit a typical house located in the town of Ollantaytambo and experience the unique way of living in the Sacred Valley in a family home owned for generations, located close to the entrance of the Ollantaytambo ruins. After the tour you will be taken to your hotel in the Sacred Valley.Accommodation: Casa Andina Premium Valle BDay 8: Tuesday 18th September, 2018Sacred Valley-Aguas CalientesYou will be picked up at the hotel and brought to the train station in order to board the train with destination Aguas Calientes, the village at the feet of Machu Picchu. You make your way through the Sacred Valley, the train passing little villages before you reach Aguas Calientes and board the shuttle bus to the Machu Picchu ruins. Here, you learn more about its discovery and the different theories on how and why it was built, visiting the main plaza, the Temple of Three Windows, the circular tower, the sacred sun dial and the burial grounds. After the visit, the bus will bring you down to Aguas Calientes, from where you take a short walk to your hotel.Accommodation: Hotel Casa Del Sol BDay 9: Wednesday, 19th September, 2018Aguas Calientes-CuscoToday you have the opportunity visit the marvelous ruins of Machu Picchu for a second time. It is recommended to take an early shuttle bus up to the ruins (from 5:30am) to explore the citadel before the arrival of the majority of day tourists. You will be able to meet up with the rest of the group arriving to Machu Picchu from the Inca Trail today. Depart the iconic Machu Picchu via bus to Aguas Calientes where you’ll board the train back to Cusco. On arrival, transfer to the comfort of your overnight hotel. Accommodation: Novotel Cusco B

13 DAY PERU & INCA TRAIL

From

$6,590*per person, twin share

Single Supplement from $1,200* per person

Departs 11th September 2018* All trek accommodation is based at camping sites

Price includes return economy flights including taxes Taxes subject to change

ACTIVITY GRADING

EASY Basic level of fitness, easy paced tour

MODERATECapable of leading a normal active life, may involve more walking and short ascents

ACTIVEThe tours may include considerable walking and long travel days. They may include high altitude

PERU – The “Kingdom of the Sun“ is a land of antique cultures where the traditional way of living of the indigenous people has survived until today. With its various aspects of landscape and nature, it invites visitors to explore the coast, the highland and the rainforest. Besides the “lost city of the Incas” Machu Picchu and the impressive ruins around Cusco, Peru has much more cultural highlights to offer. There are the famous Nasca Lines, Lake Titicaca, the Colca Canyon and of course the interesting North of the country with its beautiful nature and rich archeology.

is the main village at 4,050m, which can be visited voluntarily. A typical lunch on Taquile is included. Accommodation: Casa Andina Premium Puno

Day 12: Saturday 22nd September, 2018Puno-SantiagoToday you will travel to Juliaca for your flight to Santiago via Lima. On arrival into Santiago you will transfer to your hotel at Santiago’s Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport for an overnight stay before your Qantas flight home.

Day 13: Sunday 23rd September, 2018Depart SantiagoThis morning you will be transferred to your departure terminal for your Qantas flight to Australia.

General Information & ConditionsThe following terms and conditions are an agreement between you, Hunter Travel Group and tour operator Peregrine Adventures. When you make a deposit payment you thereby agree to accept the terms and conditions of this contract. This agreement should be read in conjunction with the full Peregrine Adventures booking conditions. Please refer to www.peregrineadventures.com for full terms & conditions.Prices:HTG reserves the right to adjust prices whether or not you have already made full payment. We will do everything within our control not to adjust prices and will generally only amend prices in the event of market fluctuations in exchange rates, fuel costs and other operating costs on which prices are based. Tour price is subject to minimum numbers.Deposit / Final balance:A NON-REFUNDABLE deposit of $1500 per person is required within 7 days of booking confirmation. If deposit is not received by the due date, the booking will be cancelled. Final balance payment will be due no later than 7th June 2018. If the final balance payment is not received by the due date, your booking will be cancelled and initial deposit forfeited.Cancellations:For bookings cancelled prior to 11 July, depsit will be forfeited. For cancellations on or after 11 July, 100% cancellation penalty applies. Cancellations must be received in writing and are not

effective until this notification has been received.Group conditions:~A minimum number of passengers are required to operate this tour. Should minimum passenger numbers not be met we will review the operation of this tour, and additional costs may apply. Todd Sergeant’s attendance is subject to minimum numbersAmendments:Changes made after deposit has been paid will incur a $150 per person amendment fee. In addition, a cancellation fee may be payable. Travel agent fees may also apply.MACPAC EXCLUSIVE OFFEROffer is limited and will be allocated based on date of receipt of booking deposit. MACPAC Hiking Kit will be made available after final payment has been received.*Airfares and Transfers:Ex SYD International and South America domestic internal airfares are included. Guests must travel on group flights or surcharges may apply. Price includes taxes and subject to change. Flights are with Qantas and LATAM Airlines, based on a group airfare, subject to minimum numbers.Tour itinerary adjustments:HTG reserves the right to alter the itinerary including sight-seeing, schedules, hotels used, and other tour inclusions to accommodate unforeseen circumstances or events beyond their control.

Single Rooms:A limited number of rooms are available at the single supplement price. If you are willing to share with another person of the same gender, we will do all possible to match you up. Single supplement will apply unless we are successful in finding another passenger to share. Once on tour, should either passenger decide they no longer wish to share, additional cost will apply to secure single rooms, and will be subject to availability.Passports/Visas:All passengers must have a valid passport that is valid for at least six months after the holiday package return date. Passengers must consult with the appropriate consulates to ensure that they have any applicable visas for countries included in the holiday package prior to departure.Travel Insurance:Travel insurance is compulsory for all HTG tours. Please ensure you arrange this prior to departure. Travel insurance is not included in the tour cost, and is at an additional expense.Tipping and gratuities:Tipping and gratuities for tour director, local guides, drivers and porterage are NOT included and are payable on tour at your discretion. Signature Journeys a division of Hunter Travel Group Pty Ltd ABN 86 089 025 696. A11468.

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