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Ollantaytambo The Lares Adventure to Machu Picchu offers the perfect combination of traditional adventure travel and cultural immersion. Your experience on our, 5 or 7 day, lodge-to-lodge journey will alternate between an exploration of the astounding natural scenery of the Sacred Valley of the Incas and an intimate look at Andean culture, both in busy towns and in the most-remote of mountain hamlets. Daily expeditions will lead you along seldom-traveled highland trails surrounded by exquisite snow-capped peaks, past roving herds of llamas and alpacas, around impossibly hued turquoise lakes, and through graceful waterfalls. Your destinations will include fascinating archaeological sites, thought-provoking agricultural and commercial Andean cooperatives, and bustling towns and markets showcasing the flavors of the region as well as the wares of its skilled artisans. Most importantly, you will travel to hidden communities unchanged for centuries for a unique up-close visit with the local people. Expert guides tailor the experience with an offer of à la carte activities and daily cultural encounters. At each day s sunset, settle into deluxe mountain lodges run in partnership with local communities, to prepare for a new day of multi-activity adventure and exploration. www.mountainlodgesofperu.com 2

Piuray Lake Itineraries 5 Day Adventure DAY 1 SACRED VALLEY OF THE INCAS EXPLING PISAQ The town square is often the center of activity throughout this region, but so too is the town market, and none is more alive than the famous market at Pisaq. A morning visit to check out its unique array of products will inspire you with a small taste of the rich culture yet to be explored on your journey. Travelers seeking inspiration in nature can opt for an invigorating morning hike surrounded by amazing views of the Andes Mountains that guard this magnificent valley. Later, enjoy exclusive access to the isolated community of Viacha, where you will learn about its artisanal potato farming practices and enjoy a traditional Pachamanca meal, cooked under hot stones. After lunch you will visit the archaeological complex at Pisaq, an afternoon excursion that offers a unique opportunity to explore the complex free of crowds, with the sun setting behind the peaks. Viacha Activity Menu (morning to noon): - Cultural activity: Visit Awanakancha (an Andean camelid exhibition and traditional textile center), the town of Pisaq and local market, and experience an encounter with members of the local community of Viacha. - Hike: From the local community of Amaru to the local community of Viacha / Duration 2.5-3 hrs. / Moderate / Mountain pass at an elevation of 14,200-4,328m. Group Activity: Group lunch at the local community of Viacha. In the afternoon, the whole group visits the Pisaq archeological site together, before heading to the lodge. Overnight: Lamay Lodge (el. 9,705-2,958m.), located in the town of Lamay, in the Sacred Valley of the Incas. DAY 2 LARES REGION INCA SITES AND VILLAGES Now that you have gotten a glimpse into this rich Andean tapestry, today you will have the opportunity to go even deeper with an exploration into the heart of the Lares Valley. A scenic drive into the mountains along the celebrated Inca Weaver s Trail allows you to visit the unique and uncrowded archaeological site of Ancasmarca to the hub-town of Lares. After lunch, you can choose between visiting the traditional and ancient weavers village of Choquecancha, or opt for hiking amidst turquoise blue lakes and towering peaks to the remote village of Huacahuasi, where you will spend the night. This lodge, which is run in joint venture with the local community and aims to protect the cultural heritage and the environment, provides an interesting insight into the evolving role of the original Andean people in both the culture and commerce of modern-day Cusco. Awanacancha Group Activity (morning to noon): In the morning, explore the town of Lamay briefly and visit the archeological site of Ancasmarca.Group lunch at the local town of Lares. Activity Menu (afternoon, after the group visit): - Cultural activity: Visit the town of Choquecancha, meet with the local weavers and visit the old church. - Hike: From Quelquena to Huacahuasi / Duration 2-2.5 hrs. / Easy to moderate / Mountain pass at an elevation of 12,595-3,839 m. - Hike: From Cuncani to Huacahuasi / Duration 3.5-4 hrs. / Moderate / Mountain pass at an elevation of 13,838-4,219m. Overnight: Huacahuasi Lodge (el. 12,585-3,835m.), located in the local community of Huacahuasi, in the Lares Region. www.mountainlodgesofperu.com 3

DAY 3 SACRED VALLEY OF THE INCAS EXPEDITION TO OLLANTAYTAMBO Spend some time in the morning learning even more about the heritage and day-to-day activities of the Huacahuasi community. Then, you can choose to embark on a spectacular hike through varied terrain and over a high pass, to the adjacent valley leading to the ancient town of Ollantaytambo, the oldest living city in Latin America. If you prefer to see more of the Sacred Valley, you can drive back for a visit to an ethnographic museum featuring the history of Peru s rich civilizations of the past or choose to explore the valley on mountain bike. After, enjoy lunch in the Urubamba River countryside on your way to Ollantaytambo, where you can spend time meandering through its charming maze-like streets. Activity Menu (all day): - Cultural activity: Drive back to the Sacred Valley of the Incas, visit a local farmer s market and a Pre-Inca and Inca cultural museum. Enjoy lunch at a countryside restaurant and, in the afternoon, Ollantaytambo explore the town of Ollantaytambo. - Optional bike excursion: Drive back to the Sacred Valley of the Incas, explore the valley on mountain bike (2 hrs.). Enjoy lunch at a countryside restaurant and, in the afternoon, explore the town of Ollantaytambo. - Hike: From Huacahuasi to Patacancha / Duration 7 hrs. / Moderate to challenging / Mountain pass at an elevation of 14,646-4,464m. Route lunch at Ipsaycocha lake. Afternoon arrival in Ollantaytambo. Overnight: Hotel in Ollantaytambo town (el. 9,284-2,830m.), located in the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Note: Guests that opt for the cultural activity and guests that opt for the optional bike excursion will meet for lunch in Urubamba at a countryside restaurant and visit the town of Ollantaytambo in the afternoon together. Guests that opt for the optional hike will meet up with the rest of the group in Ollantaytambo in the late afternoon at the DAY 4 SACRED VALLEY OF THE INCAS DISCOVERING OLLANTAYTAMBO From its beginnings as the royal estate of Inca-Emperor Pachacutec to a stronghold against the Spanish conquistadors for Manco Inca Yupanqui, the temple at Ollantaytambo was regarded by the Incas as one of their most important ceremonial centers. On this day, an optional and short early morning hike to Inca storage structures high above Ollantaytambo will give you a magnificent view of the town as well as of the main archeological site across the valley. After, as your guide leads you through a morning tour of the temple and explains its strategic architectural planning, you will also get a sense of its mystical history a perfect introduction to the wonder of Machu Picchu. Around noon you will embark on a scenic train ride along the famous Urubamba River to Aguas Calientes, the town below Machu Picchu, whose charm lies in a history that began as a small railway stop and evolved into a bustling town still bisected by the train tracks. Ollantaytambo Activity Menu (early morning, before the group activity): - Hike: Lower Pinkuylluna Mountain above Ollantaytambo / Duration 1-1.5 hrs. / Moderate. - Hike: Higher Pinkuylluna Mountain above Ollantaytambo / Duration 2-2.5 hrs. / Moderate to challenging. Group Activity: In the morning, after the optional early morning activities, explore the archeological site of Ollantaytambo, before boarding the train to the town of Machu Picchu (Aguas Calientes). Overnight: Hotel in Aguas Calientes town (el. 6,232-1,900m.), located in the base town of Machu Picchu. DAY 5 MACHU PICCHU THE SANCTUARY At dawn, you begin your journey to Machu Picchu with a short and rollicking uphill bus ride. As you enter the Sanctuary (as locals refer to it), the morning sun rises over the iconic Sun Gate and washes the structures and terraces with resplendent light. Prepare to be awed by the imposing and skillful architecture of the Watchtower, the Temple of the Sun, and the royal Inca residences, among many others. Take a moment to quietly sit and listen to the wind or to meditate and absorb the mystical energy that envelops you. Your imagination will soar as you contemplate the history of Machu Picchu and its mysterious origins. Some may even choose a hike to Huayna Picchu, the iconic towering mountain often seen in photographs, for dramatic views that stretch from the Urubamba River valley to the edge of the Amazon Jungle. Either way, you will be touched by a feeling of peace and rejuvenation which will linger even as you journey back to the city lights, and hustle and bustle, of Cusco. Machu Picchu Group Activity: Early in the morning, visit the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu. Activity Menu (late morning, after the group activity): - Cultural activity: free time to explore the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu (el. 7,872-2,400m.). - Hike: Guided hike of Huayna Picchu Mountain / Duration 2-2.5 hrs. / Moderate to challenging / Mountain pass at an elevation of 8,924-2,720m. www.mountainlodgesofperu.com 4

Ancasmarca 7 Day Adventure DAY 1 SACRED VALLEY OF THE INCAS TREASURES OF THE SACRED VALLEY Begin your adventure with a journey from the urban setting of Cusco into the Sacred Valley of the Incas, full of lush green fields and surrounded by striking mountain peaks. Explore the archeological site of Chinchero, where colonial buildings rest atop Inca foundations. Go back in time and study the natural Inca salt mines of Maras and the astonishing circular terraces of Moray, believed to be an Inca laboratory dedicated to the study of foreign plant species. If you prefer you may choose on this day to embark on a full-day, challenging yet memorable hike amongst impressive views of the Ausangate mountain range to the Inca complex of Huchuyqosqo, thought to be the Palace of Viracocha (the eight Inca ruler), where it is said he would enjoy the fireworks of the gods during thunderstorms. Chinchero Group Activity: In the morning the whole group visits the archeological site of Chinchero. Activity Menu (morning to noon): - Cultural activity: Guided tour of Moray Inca Agricultural site and the Salt Mines of Maras. - Hike: From Taucca to Huchuyqosqo / Duration 6 hrs. / Moderate to challenging / Mountain pass at an elevation of 14,550-4,436 m. Overnight: Lamay Lodge (el. 9,705 2,958m.), located in the town of Lamay, in the Sacred Valley of the Incas. DAY 2 SACRED VALLEY OF THE INCAS EXPLING PISAQ The town square is often the center of activity throughout this region, but so too is the town market, and none is more alive than the famous market at Pisaq. A morning visit to check out its unique array of products will inspire you with a small taste of the rich culture yet to be explored on your journey. Travelers seeking inspiration in nature can opt for an invigoraing morning hike surrounded by amazing views of the Andes Mountains that guard this magnificent valley. Later, enjoy exclusive access to the isolated community of Viacha, where you will learn about its artisanal potato farming practices and enjoy a traditional Pachamanca meal, cooked under hot stones. After lunch you will visit the archaeological complex at Pisaq, an afternoon excursion that offers a unique opportunity to explore the complex free of crowds, with the sun setting behind the peaks. Viacha Activity Menu (morning to noon): - Cultural activity: Visit the town of Pisaq and local market, and experience an encounter with members of the local community of Viacha. - Bike excursion: Bike ride along the Urubamba river from Lamay to Pisaq Town / Duration 2-2.5 hrs. / Easy to moderate. - Hike: From the local community of Amaru to the local community of Viacha / Duration 2.5-3 hrs. / Moderate / Mountain pass at an elevation of 14,200-4,328m. Group Activity: Group lunch in the local community of Viacha. In the afternoon, the whole group visits the Pisaq archaeological site together, before heading back to the lodge. Overnight: Lamay Lodge (el. 9,705 2,958m.), located in the town of Lamay, in the Sacred Valley of the Incas. www.mountainlodgesofperu.com 5

DAY 3 LARES VALLEY INCA SITES AND VILLAGES Now that you have gotten a glimpse into this rich Andean tapestry, today you will have the opportunity to go even deeper with an exploration into the heart of the Lares Valley. A scenic drive into the mountains along the celebrated Inca Weaver s Trail allows you to visit the unique and uncrowded archaeological site of Ancasmarca to the hub-town of Lares. After lunch, you can choose between visiting the traditional and ancient weavers village of Choquecancha, or opt for hiking amidst turquoise blue lakes and towering peaks to the remote village of Huacahuasi, where you will spend the night. This lodge, which is run in joint venture with the local community and aims to protect the cultural heritage and the environment, provides an interesting insight into the evolving role of the original Andean people in both the culture and commerce of modern-day Cusco. Viacha Group Activity (morning to noon): In the morning, explore the town of Lamay briefly and visit the archeological site of Ancasmarca. Group lunch at the local town of Lares. Activity Menu (afternoon, after the group visit): - Cultural activity: Visit the town of Choquecancha, meet with the local weavers and visit the old church. - Hike: From Quelquena to Huacahuasi / Duration 2-2.5 hrs. / Easy to moderate / Mountain pass at an elevation of 12,595-3,839 m. - Hike: From Cuncani to Huacahuasi / Duration 3.5-4 hrs. / Moderate / Mountain pass at an elevation of 13,838-4,219m. Overnight: Huacahuasi Lodge (el. 12,585-3,835m.), located in the local community of Huacahuasi, in the Lares Region. DAY 4 LARES VALLEY EXPLING HUACAHUASI If you re in the mood for a cultural experience today, you can walk through the village of Huacahuasi and learn more about its heritage and daily activities, with a possible visit to a farmer s home. The expert weavers and farmers will share their stories, each depicted in artful textiles full of traditional Incan symbols and imagery. Then take a Peruvian cooking class and test your skills during lunch with the rest of the group. For those who want to go deeper into these remote mountains, challenge yourself with an all-day hike from the community of Quiswarani onto the trail of 1,000 lakes. Although a strenuous hike, you will be amazed and awakened by the simple but majestic beauty of this eden, as you enjoy the company of herds of alpacas and llamas grazing on hillsides, and make your way over challenging mountain passes. Qeywacocha Activity Menu (all day): - Cultural activity: Explore the village, meet local weavers and participate in a cooking class. - Hike: Visit to the community of Huacahuasi and walk to nearby waterfall / Duration 1-2 hrs. / Easy. - Hike: From Quiswarani to Quelquena / Duration 6-7 hrs. / Challenging / Mountain pass at an elevation of 14,505-4,421m. Overnight: Huacahuasi Lodge (el. 12,585 3,835m.), located in the local community of Huacahuasi, in the Lares Region. www.mountainlodgesofperu.com 6

DAY 5 SACRED VALLEY OF THE INCAS EXPEDITION TO OLLANTAYTAMBO Spend some time in the morning learning even more about the heritage and day-to-day activities of the Huacahuasi community. Then, you can choose to embark on a spectacular hike through varied terrain and over a high pass, to the adjacent valley leading to the ancient town of Ollantaytambo, the oldest living city in Latin America. If you prefer to see more of the Sacred Valley, you can drive back for a visit to an ethnographic museum featuring the history of Peru s rich civilizations of the past or choose to explore the valley on mountain bike. After, enjoy lunch in the Urubamba River countryside on your way to Ollantaytambo, where you can spend time meandering through its charming maze-like streets. Activity Menu (all day): - Cultural activity: Drive back to the Sacred Valley of the Incas, visit a local farmer s market and a Pre- Inca and Inca cultural museum. Enjoy lunch at a countryside restaurant and, in the afternoon, explore Sacred Valley the town of Ollantaytambo. - Optional bike excursion: Drive back to the Sacred Valley of the Incas, explore the valley on mountain bike (2 hrs.). Enjoy lunch at a countryside restaurant and, in the afternoon, explore the town of Ollantaytambo. - Hike: From Huacahuasi to Patacancha / Duration 7 hrs. / Moderate to challenging / Mountain pass at an elevation of 14,646-4,464m. Route lunch at Ipsaycocha Lake. Afternoon arrival in Ollantaytambo. Note: Guests that opt for the cultural activity and guests that opt for the optional bike excursion will meet for lunch in Urubamba at a countryside restaurant and visit the town of Ollantaytambo in the afternoon together. Guests that opt for the optional hike will meet up with the rest of the group in Ollantaytambo in the late afternoon at the hotel. Overnight: Hotel in Ollantaytambo town (el. 9,284 2,830m.), located in the Sacred Valley of the Incas. DAY 6 SACRED VALLEY OF THE INCAS DISCOVERING OLLANTAYTAMBO From its beginnings as the royal estate of Inca-Emperor Pachacutec to a stronghold against the Spanish conquistadors for Manco Inca Yupanqui, the temple at Ollantaytambo was regarded by the Incas as one of their most important ceremonial centers. On this day, an optional and short early morning hike to Inca storage structures high above Ollantaytambo will give you a magnificent view of the town as well as of the main archeological site across the valley. After, as your guide leads you through a morning tour of the temple and explains its strategic architectural planning, you will also get a sense of its mystical history a perfect introduction to the wonder of Machu Picchu. Around noon you will embark on a scenic train ride along the famous Urubamba River to Aguas Calientes, the town below Machu Picchu, whose charm lies in a history that began as a small railway stop and evolved into a bustling town still bisected by the train tracks. Pinkuylluna Activity Menu (early morning, before the group activity): - Hike: Lower Pinkuylluna Mountain above Ollantaytambo / Duration 1-1.5 hrs. / Moderate. - Hike: Higher Pinkuylluna Mountain above Ollantaytambo / Duration 2-2.5 hrs. / Moderate to challenging. Group Activity: In the morning, after the optional early morning activities, explore the archeological site of Ollantaytambo, before boarding the train to the town of Machu Picchu (Aguas Calientes). Overnight: Hotel in Aguas Calientes town (el. 6,232-1,900m.), located in the base town of Machu Picchu. DAY 7 MACHU PICCHU THE SANCTUARY At dawn, you begin your journey to Machu Picchu with a short and rollicking uphill bus ride. As you enter the Sanctuary (as locals refer to it), the morning sun rises over the iconic Sun Gate and washes the structures and terraces with resplendent light. Prepare to be awed by the imposing and skillful architecture of the Watchtower, the Temple of the Sun, and the royal Inca residences, among many others. Take a moment to quietly sit and listen to the wind or to meditate and absorb the mystical energy that envelops you. Your imagination will soar as you contemplate the history of Machu Picchu and its mysterious origins. Some may even choose a hike to Huayna Picchu, the iconic towering mountain often seen in in photographs, for dramatic views that stretch from the Urubamba River valley to the edge of the Amazon Jungle. Either way, you will be touched by a feeling of peace and rejuvenation which will linger even as you journey back to the city lights, and hustle and bustle, of Cusco. Machu Picchu Group Activity: Early in the morning, visit the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu. Activity Menu (late morning, after the group activity): - Cultural activity: free time to explore the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu (el. 7,872-2,400m.). - Hike: Guided hike of Huayna Picchu Mountain / Duration 2-2.5 hrs. / Moderate to challenging / Mountain pass at an elevation of 8924-2,720m. www.mountainlodgesofperu.com 7

VERONICA PEAK (WAKAYWILLKE) 18641 ft / 5682 m IPSAYCOCHA LAKE 14212 ft / 4331 m HUACAHUASI LODGE LARES 10531 ft / 3210 m QEYWAQOCHA LAKE 13700 ft / 4175 m PHOÑACCASA PASS 14475 ft / 4411 m HUCHUYCCASA PASS 14505 ft / 4421 m MACHU PICCHU AGUAS CALIENTES TOWN OF MACHU PICCHU PATACANCHA 12625 ft / 3848 m IPSAYCOCHA PASS 14646 ft / 4464 m CRUZCCASA PASS 13838 ft / 4219 m CUNCANI 12595 ft / 3838 m QUISWARANI 12562 ft / 3828 m QUELQUENA 11960 ft / 3645 m (SALT PONDS) OLLANTAYTAMBO 9284 ft / 2830 m LAS SALINERAS PITUSIRAY & SAHUASIRAY GLACIER 11105 ft / 3385 m 17614 ft / 5369 m 19087 ft / 5818 m PICHINGOTO 9055 ft / 2760 m URUBAMBA 9186 ft / 2800 m MAY 11515 ft / 3510 m HUAYLLABAMBA 9402 ft / 2866 m CALCA 9610 ft / 2930 m MARAS 11089 ft / 3380 m HUCHUYQOSQO 11800 ft / 3596 m HUCHUYQOSQO PASS 14386 ft / 4386 m CHINCHERO 12303 ft / 3750 m HUALLATA PASS TAUCCA 12608 ft / 3842 m LEGEND / LEYENDA LAKE PIURAY River / Río CUSCO LARES PASS 14566 ft / 4440 m ANKASMARCA 13123 ft / 4000 m LAMAY LODGE 9705 ft / 2958 m CHALLWACCASA PASS AMARU 13150 ft / 4008 m VIACHA 12929 ft / 3941 m TOWN OF PISAQ 9873 ft / 3010 m AWANACANCHA 11564 ft / 3525 m N T H E L A R E S A D V E N T U R E T O M A C C H U P I C H U CHOQUECANCHA 10006 ft / 3050 m 12585 ft / 3835 m 7872 ft / 2400 m 6232 ft / 1900 m H H 14550 ft / 4436 m Pass / Paso Archaeological Site / Sitio Arqueológico Train / Tren Point of Interest / Punto de Interés Lodge / Refugio H Lunch & Rest Area / Area de Almuerzo y Descanso Hotel Train Station / Estación de tren 11254 ft / 3430 m 14200 ft / 4328 m PISAQ Archeological Site 11582 ft / 3531 m www.mountainlodgesofperu.com 8

The Lodges Our mountain lodges have brought together traditional Inca building techniques and sensitivity to the surrounding environment with all the comforts of home. At the end of each day, you will enjoy hot showers, fine gourmet meals, select wines, goose-down bedding, massages, outdoor jacuzzis and highly personalized service from our local staff. Lamay Lodge Lamay Lodge Huacahuasi Lodge Huacahuasi Lodge Additional Services We would be happy to take care your hotel reservation, transfers and can set up personalized tours during your stay in Peru. Our operation is highly focused on customer service and attention to detail. Our goal is to design superb travel experiences and create wonderful memories for our guests. Cusco We would be happy to take care of your hotel reservations, transfers and can set up personalized tours during your stay in Cusco. This is an amazing city which offer great cultural and historical attractions. Do not miss the oportunity to enjoy fine dining, traditional shows and bargain shopping. Where to stay in Cusco: El Mercado Mountain Lodges of Peru welcomes you to the elegant El Mercado, a boutique property located a stone s throw from the Plaza de Armas, the main square of Cusco. Formerly part of the city s old farmer s market, El Mercado s 32 rooms and quaint atmosphere guarantee personal and friendly service, providing an immersion into the cultural and historical traits of Cusco and Peru. For more information visit: www.elmercadotunqui.com El Mercado Lima Known as the Gastronomy Capital of South America, this city is surrounded by excellent restaurants, as well as beautiful museums to visit. We highly recommend our guests to spend at least two nights in Lima before heading to Cusco. It will also allow you some rest so you can better enjoy the rest of your trip. We can book a range of Hotels (from 3 to 5 stars) for you at the airport or in it s Cosmopolitan districts. Extension Packages Do you feel like exploring more of Peru? Maybe explore the colorful island communities of Lake Titicaca (the highest navigable lake in the world), or adventure into the rich wilderness of the Peruvian Amazon jungle, or visit Colca Canyon, with its incredible depths, Inca terraces, and soaring condors. There is plenty to do so please let us know if you would be interested in receiving any suggestions. www.mountainlodgesofperu.com 9

Guides Guido Huamán Raúl Ramirez Lixayda Vasquez Silver Ballón Our guides are among the best in Peru (some even having won international awards!) and have on average at least 15 years of experience guiding in the mountains, not only in Peru, but around the world. Many of them are considered pioneers in this area, having scouted many of the current routes in the country. All MLP guides have excellent language skills, and are highly trained in managing group dynamics. All guides undergo continuous medical and rescue training, with a certification in Wilderness First Aid. You will appreciate their knowledge of history and cultural traditions, as well as their interpretation of local flora and fauna, and their great insights (and stories!) that go far beyond any guide or history book! Giving Back In 2006 Mountain Lodges of Peru sponsored the creation of Yanapana Peru, a not-for-profit Civil Association dedicated to social and environmental responsibility. Yanapana is committed to improving the quality of life through sustainable community development, in an effort to reduce extreme poverty in the Andean Highlands. Main activities of the association include donations for the enhancement of nutrition and infrastructure at a local public school, funding and training for local entrepreneurs, which include jam and honey, handmade textiles and organic coffee production. Other supportive efforts are directed towards child sponsorship programs, as well as medical prevention, detection and treatment programs. For more information visit: www.yanapana.org In our own journey through sustainability, we realized that it was necessary to take steps beyond what was traditionally being done in social inclusion, which is why in 2012, a joint-venture was born between the community of Huacahuasi and Mountain Lodges of Peru. Product of a mutual experience of learning and understanding, the partnership will see economic profits shared between community and company. www.mountainlodgesofperu.com 10

Huacahuasi 2015 Rates & Inclusions TRIP RATE 5 DAYS / 4 NIGHTS PROGRAM: US$ 1,990* 7 DAYS / 6 NIGHTS PROGRAM: US$ 2,590* DETAILS Requested single room: 25% supplement of the rate per person rates above. Single willing to share: No supplement added. Children up to 12 years old will be granted a 20% discount off the official rate depending on the program. Please check with travel specialists for more information. TRIP RATE INCLUDES * Trip Rate is subject to change without prior notice due to circumstances beyond our control. www.mountainlodgesofperu.com 11

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