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DAY 1 LIMA
Reception in the Lima airport and transfer to Carmel Hotel (or
similar) located in Miraflores, Lima. Depending on the arrival time
of your international flight, we may have the opportunity to visit
the Peruvian Gold Museum (not included in the rate).
DAY 2 PUERTO MALDONADO
Transfer to the airport where we will take the flight to Puerto
Maldonado (airfare not included).
Reception at the airport and transportation to the WASAÍ Maldonado
Lodge, where you will receive a welcoming tropical fruit beverage.
You will embark for a 4 hour motorboat trip up the Tambopata river
to WASAI Tambopata Lodge & Research Center (box lunch on board).
During the trip into the heart of the rain forest we will be able to
observe clouds of butterflies, typical Amazon communities , while
groups of birds pass over the boat and animals such as capybaras
turtles and caiman. Reception and accommodation at Wasai lodge.
Introductory walk to understand rainforest ecosystems and see some
of the amazing trees . Return to the lodge for dinner.
We will enjoy diverse sounds of the jungle which will accompany our
first night in the amazon. Sleep in the lodge.
DAY 3 Wake early (4.30 am) and travel up the Tambopata River for an
hour to the Bahuaja- Sonene National Park. You will see a magical
sunrise and it is a great opportunity to see animals such as
capybaras, tapir , Jaguar, and deer in the surrounding virgin forest.
We will observe ( from a save distance) one of the greatest
spectacle of the rainforest: Hundreds of parrots, parakeets and
macaws of various species, enjoying their diet of mineral salts on a
river bank. We will have a hot drink and a snack whilst watching
birds and go for a short walk to look for animals such as monkeys.
We will return to the lodge to have a late breakfast.
We will then have an Ethno botanical trekking through one of the
trails. We will enter the territory of peccaries, deer, and others,
with the possibility to hear or see the tracks of them, or
discovering a troop of monkeys travelling through the forest in
search of food. Lunch . In the afternoon we will be able to enjoy a
relaxing swim in the cascade of the cat.
After dinner we can make another trip through the jungle or search
for caimans.
DAY 4 PUERTO MALDONADO - CUSCO
After an early breakfast, we will return to Puerto Maldonado for our
flight to Cusco. (airfare not included). Upon arrival, reception and
transfer to our Orquidea Real Hostal or similar , followed by a few
cups of mate de coca, while you ask any questions you may have about
the tour, etc. You may spend the rest of the day as you please in
order to become acclimatized to the altitude. (B)
DAY 5 CUSCO CITY TOUR
At 13:30, you will leave for the City Tour of Cusco. This tour
includes the major sites of historical interest in Cusco, such as
the famous Inca fortress at Sacsayhuaman, and the Temple of the Sun.
Also included in this is a tourist card which gives you access to
all the sites in the Cusco area as a whole (i.e., including outside
of the City itself). This tour finishes at 18:00. Overnight ( B )
DAYS 6-7-8-9: Beginning of the "Inca Trail" the most famous trekking
of South America, following Bingham's footsteps.
KIDS under 12 years old or students 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 scancopy ISC (International Student Card). Without this
copy we will not be able to make the discount.
The group is formed by 16 persons
Included: Bus service until Km. 82, entrance ticket to the Inca
Trail, professional English and Spanish speaking guide during all
the trekking, tents, carriers, breakfasts lunches and dinners (as
explained below), complete Machu Picchu's ruins tour, train ticket
back to Cusco, look at the Inca Trail sectional view.
DAY 6: Pick up at your hotel. We start our trek escorted by native
"quechua" porters going through semi-arid terrain along the Urubamba
river with magnificent views of snow capped mount Veronica, later
going through Llactapata, an ancient Inca citadel that protected the
entry to two valleys. (B,L,D)
DAY 7: Today the first part of the trek takes us to the Inca Hamlet
of Huayabamba, later going through Warmiwañuska pass (4200 Mt),
known as "dead woman's pass". (B,L,D)
DAY 8: Walking on a remarkably preserved Inca Trail passing ancient
archaeological sites covered by dense jungle overgrowth, later
visiting the Phuyupatamarca (city above clouds) with spectacular
view of snow covered Andean ranges, then Wyñaywayna, probably the
most spectacular archaeological complex during the trek. (B,L,D)
DAY 9: After an early breakfast we will Pass through the Inti Punku
(Gate of the Sun), we arrive to Machu Picchu, the Lost City of the
Incas, we'll take a guided tours of the citadel, then in the
afternoon train back to Cusco, lodging at Orquidea Real Hostal or
similar . (B)
HEIGHTS
Cusco City: 3,360 meters above sea level (m.a.s.l.)
Machu Picchu: 2,400 m.a.s.l.
Urubamba Valley: 2,850 m.a.s.l.
Inca Trail highest point: 4,200 m.a.s.l.
KILOMETERS OF WALKING DAY BY DAY:
Day 01: 12 Km (Km-82 to Huayllabamba)
Cusco (3400m) - Chillca (2720m) - Huayllabamba (2950m)
Day 02: 12 Km (Huayllabamba to Pacaymayo)
Huayllabamba (2950m) - Pakaymayu (3600m)
Day 03: 16 Km (Pacaymayo to Wiñayhuayna)
Pakaymayo (3600m) - Wiñaywayna (2700m)
Day 04: 05 Km (Wiñayhuaina to Machupicchu)
Wiñayhuayna(2700m) - Machupichu (2400m) - Cusco (3400m)
INCA TRAIL INCLUDES:
-Transportation to head of trail
-Entrance ticket to Inca Trail
-Tents, and camping equipment, cook tent and mattress
-Porters to carry the food and equipment
-Professional bilingual guide
-Train Ticket back to cusco (Backpacker)
-Alimentation: B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner
NOT INCLUDES:
-Sleeping Bag rental US$30.00 per person for the 4 days available upon request.
-Extra porter for your personal items: Available for US$105.00 for 16 pounds for the 4 days/ 3 nights.
-Both additional services has to be pay in full when booking your inca trail
-Lunch at 4th day.
YOU SHOULD BRING
-Personal sleeping bag
-Warm Jacket or Sweater
-RainGear (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 Suncream
-Personal medication
-Water Purification Tablets.
INCA TRAIL MEALS:
Breakfast varies from day to day and can include:
- Tea, coffee or hot chocolate
- Pancakes or bread (with butter/jam)
- Eggs (fried, omelet) or Fruit
- Lunches (the last day lunch is not included)
Lunch includes:
- Soup
- Seconds (spaghetti or rice with veggies and meat)
- Tea or coffee
3 Dinners (the last day dinner is not included)
Dinner consists of:
- Soup
- Seconds (fish or chicken accompanied by potatoes and vegetables)
- Tea or coffee
NOTE: Vegetarian food available on request
* 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.
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).
DAY 10 TRANSFER OUT
Breakfast and transfer to the airport where you will take the
morning flight back to Lima (airfare not included) in time to catch
your international flight connection. (B)
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click to enlarge
Macaw clay
lick
we will board a canoe to paddle around
the Lake Sandoval
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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