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DAY 1 LIMA PICK UP
Upon arrival reception and transfer from the airport to the Hotel.
Overnight (no meals)
DAY 2 LIMA CITY TOUR & PACHACAMAC RUINS
In the morning Lima city tour, you will be picked up from your hotel
at 09.00am approx. We will visit the colonial area and to the Plaza
de Armas where you will see the Government Palace, the Cathedral,
the Archbishop's Palace and the City Hall as well as the XVII
century church and cloister of San Francisco, a world cultural
heritage. Then we will go to the modern downtown with a view of the
Pacific Ocean and the modern residential suburb of San Isidro. We
will visit a place that is near Lima, there is an archaeological
enclosure whose constructions conserve the mysticism and religiosity
of their past. Its name: Pachacamac. When traveling this sanctuary,
where hundred of years ago the natives surrendered cult to the sun
and to the Earth, one can feel the magic attraction of a place that
will always be sacred. Finally, return to the hotel. Overnight.(B,L)
DAY 3 LIMA / CUSCO
Pick up from your hotel and transfer to the airport for your flight
to Cusco (airfare not included).Upon arrival to Cusco reception and
transfer to the Hotel where will receive an aromatic coca tea to
stimulating for the height, will have the free morning to rest, in
the evening we will depart on a City tour (entrance to the
archaeological centers and museums including) we will visit to the
Main square, Cathedral, the Koricancha (temple of the sun) and in
addition we will make a route by bordering archaeological centers
like Sacayhuaman, kenco, Pucapucara and Tambomachay, tour finishes
6:30pm approximately, transfer your Hotel and Dinner Show in a
tourist Restaurant then overnight (B,D).
DAY 4 MARAS & MORAY BIKE TOUR
09:00 am. We go to Chincheros (30 mins. North West from Cusco
city)we will have a Briefing, then we will begin our adventure by
bike, passing by Huaypo lagoon, and the archaeological site of Moray
and the salt mines of Salineras. Finishing the trip in Urubamba.
have Lunch and return to the Cusco city at about 17.00 hrs.
Included
- Private Transportation - Round-trip
- Professional English speaking guide
- Bicycle with front suspension, helmet, gloves
- Lunch-Box
Recomendations
- Shorts and comfortable clothes to ride the bike.
- Sun Block , Sun Glasses
- Rain Coat (Depending on the weather).
- Bottle of water, personal Snacks
DAY 5 TIME AT LEISURE IN CUSCO
Overnight. (B)
INCA TRAIL TO MACHUPICCHU (4 days - 3 nights)
KIDS under 12 years old or Students up to 25 years old -Discount
$25.-usd per person.
We require a reservation of minimum 2 month working days in advance
to confirm the trip.
Note: To apply to this discount It is necessary to send us your scan
copy ISIC (International Student Identity Card). Without this copy
we will not be able to make the discount. The group is form by 10
people
* Participants need to be in good physical health and condition to
be able to enjoy the Inka Trail. The trekking will be difficult if
you have not exercised regularly before your trip. To fully enjoy an
Inka Trail adventure, we advise passengers to get into an exercise
program for their own safety and enjoyment. If a passenger suffers
from any medical condition, we advise him/her to consult a physician
about joining an Inka Trail Expedition.
Important Note: We will buy your Inca Trail trek permit using the
names & passport numbers that you send us with your trek booking
application. You must bring these same passports with you to Cusco
and take them on the Inca Trail. If the name or number in your
passport is different from the name and number on the trek permit,
the government authorities will not allow you to start the trek and
you will not be entitled to a refund. If you plan to renew your
passport between making the trek booking and actually starting the
trek you will need to bring both old nad new passport.
If you make a trek booking at the student price you must send us a
copy of your ISIC card at the time you pay the trek deposit. If you
fail to bring your ISIC card on the trek the government authorities
will not allow you to start the trek. You will not be given the
opportunity to pay the extra difference in price!!!!!
KILOMETERS OF WALKING DAY BY DAY
Day 01 - 12 Km (Km-82 to Huayllabmba) Cusco (3400) - Chillca (2720)
- Huayllabamba (2950)
Day 02 - 12 Km (Huayllabamba to Pacaymayo) Huayllabamba(2950) -Pakaymayu
(3600)
Day 03 - 16 Km (Pacaymayo to Wiñayhuayna) Pakaymayo (3600) -
Wiñaywayna (2700)
Day 04 - 05 Km (Wiñayhuaina to Machupicchu)Wiñayhuayna(2700)-Machupichu
(2400)- Cusco(3400)
THE TEMPERATURE
the high temperature`s 25ºC and the low temperature`s 5ºC. The
coldest month is June and down to -5ºC.
DAY 6 PISCACUCHO (Km. 82) –HUAYLLABAMBA (The easy day)
A spectacular early morning drive through the Sacred Valley of the
Incas takes us to our trailhead at Km. 82 of the Machu Picchu
railroad. After getting acquainted with our trail crew we set out,
crossing a footbridge to hike a gentle two hours down the Urubamba
canyon, and then visit imposing sculpted Inca farming terraces and
the settlement of Llaqtapata on the banks of the Cusichaca side
river. We then climb a short way up the Cusichaca valley to
Huayllabamba, the last inhabited village on the trail, where we
camp.(B+L+D)
(Walking distance approximately 12 km)
DAY 7 HUAYLLABAMBA – PACAYMAYU ( The challenge day)
We climb the steep-sided Llullucha valley past a rushing stream and
through enchanted native polylepis woodland. Crossing the rim of a
small plateau, we abruptly find ourselves in the puna, the treeless
grasslands of the high Andes. The trail traverses an open slope
opposite mighty mountain crags as we ascend to the first and highest
pass, Warmiwañusca (4,200m/13,776ft). Here we encounter spectacular
views of the trail ahead to the second pass, and look back to the
sweeping snowpeaks and valleys of the Huayanay massif.
The trail to the floor of the forested Pacaymayo valley, where we
make camp. (B+L+D)
(Walking distance approximately 9 km)
DAY 8 PACAYMAYU – WIÑAYWAYNA (The unforgettable day)
We pick up an Inca stairway and ascend again past the small Inca
site of Runkuracay. As we reach the second pass, the landscape opens
onto spectacular new views to the snowpeaks of the Pumasillo range.
We descend to the ruins of Sayacmarca (Inaccessible Town), an
intricate labyrinth of houses, plazas and water channels, perched
precariously on a rocky spur overlooking the Aobamba valley. The
Inca trail, now a massive buttressed structure of granite paving
stones, continues along the steep upper fringes of the cloud forest
through a colorful riot of orchids, bromeliads, mosses and ferns. At
the third pass pinnacles topped with Inca viewing platforms overlook
the archaeological complex of Phuyupatamarca (Cloud-level Town).
Pausing to explore the wondrous maze of Inca stone towers, fountains
and stairways that spillins down the mountainside here, we begin a
long descent through ever-changing layers of cloud forest. An Inca
stairway partly cut from living granite leads us finally to our camp
by the ruins of Wiñay Wayna (Forever Young), the largest and most
exquisite of the Inca Trail sites.(B+L+D)
(Walking distance approximately 14 km)
DAY 9 WIÑAYWAYNA – MACHUPICCHU (The special day)
An early morning hike takes us across a steep mountainside through
lush, humid cloud-forest of giant ferns and broad-leaf vegetation.
Suddenly we cross the stone threshold of Intipunku (Sun Gate) and
encounter an unforgettable sweep of natural beauty and human
artistry –a backdrop of twisting gorge and forested peaks framing
the magical city of Machu Picchu.
We complete the final leg down the royal flagstone walkway, past
outlying shrines and buildings and into the heart of Machu Picchu,
where we spend the rest of the morning with a guided tour of the
highlights and some individual exploring among Machu Picchu’s
multitude of hidden nooks and corners. In the early afternoon a bus
takes us to the small town of Aguas Calientes, where we board our
return train to Cusco. (B)
(Walking distance approximately 7 km)
PARK REGULATIONS
The Inca Trail is part of the Machu Picchu Sanctuary, a protected
area of 32,592 hectares, managed by the National Institute of
Natural Resources, INRENA. Every visitor must obey park regulations
prohibiting littering, cutting or damaging trees, removing or
damaging stones of ruins and the Trail, removing plants, killing
animals, lighting open fires or camping in the archeological sites (Only
authorized campsites can be used).
OUR SERVICE INCLUDED
Transfer by bus to km.82 (trail head)
Entrance Fee, Inca Trail and Machupicchu.
A large tent, for each 2 persons.
Mattress, one per person.
Kitchen tent.
Dining tent.
Enough tables and chairs.
English speaking professional tour guide (over 8 members, 2 guides).
An expert cook.
Porters (to carry tent, food, cooking equipment and your personal
staff max. 6 kls per person)
Train Ticket (Backpacker).
Full meals during the trek.
Daily snack bag.
Daily afternoon tea service.
Daily wake up tea, and hot water for washing.
Daily morning boiled and cold water to fill the water bottles.
Emergency oxygen bottle and medical kit.
Transfer train station / hotel
Bus Ticket from Machupicchu to Aguas Calientes
NO INCLUDED:
Breakfast first day (you can order an early breakfast at your hotel)
Lunch last day
Hot springs pool visit (on your own).
Tips to the crew (guides, cooks and porters).
Sleeping bag rental US $ 35.00 per person for the 4 days available
upon request
Extra Porter for your personal items: Available for US$125 for 16
pounds for the 4days 3nights
Additional services has to be pay in full when booking your tour
package.
WE SUGGEST YOU TO:
- Use boots during treks and sneakers during long walks.
- Drinking lots of liquids on long excursions, specially during the
Inka Trail
- Always taking an umbrella or rainwear.
YOU SHOULD BRING
-Personal sleeping bag
-Warm Jacket or Sweater
-Rain Gear (from nov to april)
-T-shirt, short, long pants.
-Back pack, trekking shoes, sandals
-Sun Hat , wool hat , sun glasses
-Water bottle, flash light, hat
-Personal clothing for trek
-Insect repellent – Sun cream
-Personal medication
-Water Purification Tablets.
-Towels
-Toilet paper,
-Extra US$50 changed in soles for any emergency and for tipping the
porters, use the hot shower on day 3 and for lunch on day 4
DAY 10 TRANSFER OUT
Pick up from your hotel and transfer to the airport for your flight
to Lima (airfare not included) (B)
END OF OUR SERVICES
INCLUDES: All hotel and lodge accommodations based on double
occupancy. All scheduled transportation. All transfers. All
scheduled excursions with English-speaking guide services. All
entrance fees. Meals as specified in the itinerary. B=Breakfast; L=Lunch;
D=Dinner.
Note : We can replace above Hotels with other one with the same
characteristics in the case that it becomes necessary for operative
and other reasonable causes
NOT INCLUDED IN THE FEE
International and domestic airfares, airport departure taxes or visa
fees, excess baggage charges, additional nights during the trip due
to flight cancellations, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages or
bottled water, snacks, insurance of any kind, laundry, phone calls,
radio calls or messages, reconfirmation of flights and items of
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Cathedral
Inka trail
camping
An
optional hike for the more dynamic persons up to Huaynapicchu
View of
Machu Picchu with the Hiram Bingham road
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