PERU
MACHU PICCHU
PHOTO TOUR – October 25/31, 2022
Incredible culture, history and nature!
HIGHLIGHTS OF THIS ADVENTURE
* Incredible Machu Picchu.
* Sacred Valley.
* Visit original Inca house.
* Two WPA professional guides.
* Hummingbird shoot.
YOUR PACKAGE INCLUDES
* We expect 6-8 adventures plus 2 WPA
professional photo guides.
* All accommodation.
* Details as per itinerary.
* Professional local guide.
* Train trip Cusco to Machu Picchu.
* All permits and park fees.
WHAT’S THIS ADVENTURE ABOUT?
Peru is one of the most outstanding photographic locations on earth. Our past tours to this region has offered customers a unique insight into the history and culture of the region. While we target iconic locations like Machu Picchu, this tour will also offer incredible landscape, nature and creative opportunities.
“Very early in the morning and before the first tourist groups arrive, we ascend to Machu Picchu to photograph the sacred Inca citadel in the mist and during the sunshine. Something unforgettable! Hike along the last part of the Inca Trail and arrive to the ‘Inti Punku’ or Sun’s Gate, the main entrance to the sanctuary, where the walkers and processions arriving from Cuzco and other parts of the Empire along the Inca Trail have the first sight of Machu Picchu. Along the way, you will see several species of orchids and wildflowers.”
These are just a few of the photo adventures offered on this unique holiday.
WE INCLUDE…
A fantastic land package! All your accommodation, meals and services as per itinerary. You simply need to organise flights and to get yourself to the start of the tour and for the departure. Julia is happy to help you.
PHOTO adventure …
In 2022, we invite you to photograph some of the best landscapes, culture and nature locations in the world! The diversity will blow you away!
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Join us for the holiday of a lifetime…
PRE EXPEDITION
You start your photo adventures in Cusco. As Cuzco is located at around 3,400m, we suggest that you arrive as early as possible. WPA has a great track record of travellers enjoying adventures at higher altitudes.
TIP: Altitude – Most travellers are not effected, but we know from experience that you will be more active on tour, the earlier you arrive to Cusco. A couple of days relaxing and acclimatising will help. Your guides will be arriving in Cusco at least 2 days before tour departure. Extra accommodation can be booked with Julia as requested. Accommodation starts day one of the tour, March 1.
ITINERARY TO ADVENTURE…
DAY 1 – CUSCO
October 25
We meet today at 4pm at reception to help you with questions and a short workshop on the adventures to come. After this, dinner is included.
Hotel – (D)
DAY 2 – CUSCO
October 26
Full day to explore around Cusco: Plaza de Armas, the Catedral, the Koricancha temple, Sacsayhuaman and the narrow streets. The history, colours and culture is amazing. We include all meals today. A fantastic day mixed with scenes, buildings, history and it’s people.
Hotel – (B,L,D)
DAY 3 – CUSCO TO SACRED VALLEY OF THE INCAS – OLLANTAYTAMBO
October 27
Full day for exploring the “Sacred Valley of the Incas”. During the tour visit the colourful market of Pisac, the most important of the Valley. We also explore weavers working and unique opportunistic subjects by the road.
Darran will maximise your photo interests. Lunch is included. We also explore amazing Inca ruins and visit an 800 year old Inca home that is still in use today.
Overnight in Ollantaytambo. (B,L)
DAY 4 – OLLANTAYTAMBO TO MACHU PICCHU
October 28
Morning visit to the living Inca town of Pakaritampu. We then catch the train to Machu Picchu. Afternoon first visit to the citadel of Machu Picchu, known as the “Lost City of the Incas”. Upon arrival to the citadel, time to explore this fantastic World Heritage Site which combines majestic natural scenery with the impressive Inca architecture (the Temple of the Sun, the Temple of the Moon, the Condor’s Rock, several squares, ritual sites, the observatory and the “Intiwatana” or Sun’s Altar.
Hotel for 3 nights (B,D)
DAY 5 – MACHU PICCHU
October 29
Time to again visit Machu Picchu, with chances to climb to the archaeological sites and terraces on top of Wayna Picchu. Afternoon for visiting a patch of cloud forest where it is possible to photograph several species of orchids, hummingbirds and the rare…