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SOUL OF THE ANDES FESTIVAL EXPERIENCE1 0 DAY I T I N E R A RY

/ Arrive in Cusco—meet MLP representative for transfer to the hotel and

check-in.

/ Lunch and early afternoon at leisure.

/ 04:00 pm Guided tour of Cusco (approximately 75 minutes).

/ 07:00 pm Trip briefing and welcome dinner at El Mercado.

Overnight: El Retablo

Meals: D

DAY 1 | JUN 16 WELCOME TO CUSCO

Inti Raymi and Qoyllor’ Ity are two of the most revered festivals in Inca/Andean tradition and take place during the winter solstice in Cusco.

On June 16th, 2019, our Soul of the Andes Festival Experience begins and includes breathtaking hikes through the Sacred Valley and Lares

region to Machu Picchu, complemented by fascinating workshops and lectures on topics from “The Andean Cosmovision” to “Traditional

Andean Farming Techniques” that will give our guests insight into ancient Inca traditions and give meaning to their participation in these

magical celebrations along the way.

/ Breakfast at hotel.

/ Depart for Lake Wakarpay, with a stop at the Tipón archaeological site

en route.

/ 12:00 pm Lunch at Lake Wakarpay and visit to the adjacent Totoracocha

archaeological site.

/ 02:00 pm Scenic drive from Lake Wakarpay to Mahuallani, visit to the

Pikillaqta archaeological site en route.

/ 04:00 pm Arrival at Mahuallani.

/ 04:30 pm Join the pilgrimage procession to the Qoyllor’ Ity shrine.

/ 08:30 pm Arrival to Qoyllor’ Ity.

/ Dinner under the full solstice moon upon arrival at campsite.

Overnight: Qoyllor’ Ity campsite (15, 091’ / 4,600m)

Meals: B, L, D

DAY 2 | JUN 17 JOURNEY TO QOYLLOR’ITY

/ Breakfast at hotel.

/ 09:00 am Begin round-trip hike to the Inkilltambo archaeological site

(11,736’/3,577m).

/ Afternoon and evening at leisure.

Overnight: El Retablo

Meals: B

/ Breakfast at hotel.

/ 08:00 am Scenic drive to visit the charming town and vibrant

marketplace of Pisaq.

/ 12:00 pm Traditional Pachamanca lunch in the community of Viacha .

/ Lecture/Demonstration: Traditional Andean Farming Techniques,

followed by an Andean ceremony in honor of Pachamama (Mother

Earth).

/ 02:00 pm Early afternoon hike to the Pisaq archaeological site.

/ Late afternoon drive to Lamay Lodge.

Overnight: Lamay Lodge (9,705’ / 2,958 m)

Meals: B, L, D

DAY 4 | JUN 19 INKILLTAMBO

DAY 5 | JUN 20 VIACHA AND PISAQ

/ 06:00 am Breakfast at Qoyllor’ Ity campsite.

/ 07:00 am Hike to Sinakara glacier and glacier lagoon.

/ Pachamama gratitude ceremony at Sinakara lagoon with an Andean

Q’ero (shaman).

/ Picnic lunch on site.

/ Afternoon hike back to Mahuallani.

/ 04:00pm Meet MLP driver for transport back to Cusco–arrival 7:30pm.

Overnight: El Retablo

Meals: B, L

DAY 3 | JUN 18 EXPLORE SINAKARA

/ Breakfast at Lamay Lodge.

/ 08:30 am Scenic morning drive and visit to the Ancasmarca

archaeological site.

/ 12:00 pm Visit to Choquecancha for a buffet lunch.

/ Join the community of Choquecancha for an introduction to traditional

Andean weaving techniques and harvesting of medicinal plants.

/ Late afternoon drive to Huacahuasi Lodge.

/ 06:00 pm Workshop/Lecture: ‘Andean Celebrations’.

/ 06:45 pm Participate in an Andean Winter Solstice ceremony.

/ 07:30 pm Dinner at Huacahuasi Lodge.

Overnight: Huacahuasi Lodge (12,585’ / 3,835 m)

Meals: B, L, D

/ Early breakfast at Huacahuasi Lodge.

/ 08:00 am Scenic drive to Marcacocha to participate in a gratitude

ceremony with the local sheepherders.

/ Drive to Pumamarka for lunch and visit to the archaeological site.

/ Afternoon drive and visit to the town of Ollantaytambo.

/ Late Afternoon train ride to Aguas Calientes.

Overnight: Aguas Calientes

Meals: B, L, D

DAY 6 | JUN 21 ANCASMARCA AND CHOQUECANCHA

DAY 7 | JUN 22 MARCACOCHA—PUMAMARKA—OLLANTAYTAMBO

/ Breakfast at hotel.

/ 08:00 am Two-hour guided tour of Machu Picchu.

/ 10:30 am Hike up Huayna Picchu Mountain.

/ Lunch at hotel.

/ Afternoon train from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo.

/ Meet driver for a sunset drive back to Cusco.

Overnight: El Retablo

Meals: B, L

DAY 8 | JUN 23 MACHU PICCHU AND HUAYNA PICCHU

2019

TERMS & CONDITIONS

SPECIAL RATE

US $ 4,350.00

/ 08:00 am Breakfast at hotel.

/ 09:00 am The festivities begin at the Korikancha (Inca Temple of the

Sun).

/ Proceed to the Plaza de Armas for the opening ceremony.

/ Follow the elaborate procession from Cusco to Sacsayhuaman to see

the ‘Inca emperor and his entourage’ perform sacred rituals in a moving

ceremony accompanied by musicians and dance troupes from the entire

region.

/ 02:30 pm The celebration ends.

/ Return to Cusco for a farewell lunch at Pachapapa.

/ Late afternoon and evening at leisure.

Overnight: El Retablo

Meals: B, L

/ Breakfast at hotel and transport to the Cusco airport.

DAY 9 | JUN 24 INTI RAYMI FESTIVAL

DAY 10 | JUN 25 FAREWELL

/ 10D/9N round-trip itinerary starting in Cusco.

/ Departure date: June 16, 2019.

/ Special rate valid only for bookings made between February 27th and April 30th of 2019.

/ Full rate: $ 4,500 - will apply for bookings made after May 1st, 2019.

/ Rate is per person based on shared accommodations.

/ Single traveler accommodation request: subject to a 25% supplemental fee.

/ Single traveler willing to share accommodations: subject to a 10% supplemental fee.

/ A non-refundable deposit of US$ 500 per person is required to confirm a reservation.

/ The remaining balance will be due sixty (60) days prior to arrival.