DAY 1:
CUSCO
Reception at the airport of Cusco and lodge at Orquidea Real Hostal
or
similar (rooms on the first floor)In the afternoon: Cusco City Tour
from 2pm 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. (no meals)
DAY 2: SACRED VALLEY TOUR
*This tour is available on Tuesdays , Thursdays or Sundays only.
Breakfast . You will be picked up at 8:45 am aprox. Full day excursion to
the Urubamba Valley visiting: the village of Pisac, a picturesque town
of creole
and colonial aspect and its lndian market and craftfair. Lunch
provided. In
the afternoon you'll visit to the fortress of Ollantaytambo, an
architectural group that in the days of the Tahuantinsuyo empire was
a
gigantic agricultural, administrative, social, religious and
military
complex, then the Chincero market. At the end, return to Cusco at
6:30pm .
Lodging at Orquidea Real Hostal or similar (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.
INKA TRAIL TO MACHUPICCHU 4/3
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)
DAY 8: Transfer out
Breakfast , transfer to the airport and end of our services (B)
INKA TRAIL DISCOUNT
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.
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. Upon request for US$30.00 for the 3 nights.
-Lunch at 4th day.
-Extra porters for your personal
items up to 8 kilograms. available upon request for an additional of
US$105.00
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). |
