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DAY
1: CUSCO
Reception at the airport of Cusco and lodge at Orquidea
Real Hostal or similar tourist class accommodations
(*NOTE: First class or De luxe hotels available
on request). In the afternoon: Cusco
City Tour from 2 pm to 6:30 pm. This tour includes
the Qoricancha (Temple of the Sun) and the Cathedral.
The tour drives along the Circunvalacion Road up
to famous fortress of Sacsahuaman, then to Q'enqo,
Puca Pucara and Tambomachay with Spanish and English
speaking professional guide. Includes Tourist ticket
valid for the entrance to many museums and ruins
as well. Lodging at Orquidea Real Hostal.
DAY 2: SACRED VALLEY TOUR
(TUESDAY, THURSDAY AND SUNDAY)
At 8:45 a.m. we will depart for the Sacred
Valley tour, that includes: Bus service to
the market of Pisaq, visits to Calca, Urubamba,
the ruins of Ollantaytambo, and the market at
Chinchero. There is an English speaking guide,
and lunch in a typical restaurant in Urubamba.
Of course, throughout this trip you will have
magnificent views of the high Peruvian Andes.
At 18:00 hrs you arrive back at the Orquidea Real
Hostal. (B,L)
DAY 3 RAFTING
Breakfast. At 09:00 hrs. we leave for Urubamba
river on the Sacred Valley of the Incas (North
of Cusco), where our guide will give a introductory
chat on safety and equipment for our trip running
the Urubamba. After lunch we return back to Cusco,
arriving at around 17:00 hrs. Overnight at Orquidea
Real Hostal or similar. (B,L)
INCLUDED: *Private Round Trip Transportation.
*Professional English/Spanish speaking rafting
guide. *Lunch (Meal, salad, sodas, tea, coffee,
desert, fruits) *Complete Rafting Equipment (helmet,
life jacket, rain coat, paddle, wetsuit, boat).
OPTIONAL: Video and Photos Service
WE RECOMMEND TO BRING: *Bathing suit *Towel *Sandals
or running shoes *Short pants (to use over the
wet suit) *Hat, sun block *Photo camera.
DAYS 4-5-6-7: Beginning of
the "Inca Trail"
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.
* 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.
DAY 4: 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 5: 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 6:
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 7:
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. (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)
-Extra porters for your personal items up to 8
kilograms.
-Alimentation: B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner
NOT INCLUDES:
-Sleeping Bag
-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
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 8: Transfer out
Breakfast , transfer to the airport and end of
our services (B)
Price US$597 per person based on double occupancy
as a party of 2 and lodging at Orquidea Real or
similar tourist class accommodations (twin beds
or matrimonial king-size bed accommodation).
High Season supplement (from June 1 through August
31): $30 per person.
In terms of spending a night at Aguas Calientes
or Machu Picchu, this would suit any of our packages,
overnights are available starting from $20 per
person (based on double occupancy with private
bath, not included in the package price).
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