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Price
per person US$
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Low Season
Single US$1100
Double US$917
Triple US$887 |
High Season
Single US$1140
Double US$957
Triple US$927 |
Flight
tickets not included available upon request Lima/Puerto Puerto/Cusco
Cusco/Lima for US$463 per person subject to change The flight
tickets include 10% comission fee and 5% credit card fee
(Apr 15 to Nov 30) HIGH SEASON
(Dec 1 to Apr 14) LOW SEASON
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DAY 1 LIMA
Reception in the Lima airport and transfer to Baraybar Hostal or
similar , located in Miraflores, Lima.
DAY 2 LIMA / PUERTO MALDONADO
Pick up from your hotel and transfer to the airport for your flight
to Puerto Maldonado (airfare not included) upon arrival reception and
transfer from Puerto Maldonado airport to the river port on the Madre de
Dios River.
A 25 minutes journey down the Madre de Dios River by motor canoe
brings you to the end of the trail in to Sandoval Lake Lodge. From here
the trail takes you on a 2-mile walk/or rickshaw ride through secondary
forest, until we reach a small canal where we board canoes and are
paddled 220 yards through a flooded forest of 100-foot tall Mauritia
palms. As the canal opens onto the shimmering surface of the lake, we
transfer to a catamaran and are leisurely paddled across half the lake
to the lodge.
After lunch and a brief rest to avoid the early afternoon heat, we
once again board the catamaran and set off to explore the entire west
end of the lake. Here, in the flooded palm forest we drift to the sounds
of hundreds of Red-Bellied Macaws as they return to the palm forest for
the night. We return to the lodge around nightfall for dinner.
After dinner we will return to the canoes to look for the large and
extremely rare Black Caimans. If it is a clear starlit night, we will
also be able to float in the middle of the lake and marvel at the
brillance of the sky. (B,L,D)
DAY 3 SANDOVAL LAKE
A pre-dawn wake-up call will enable us to be on the lake for sunrise
and a hopeful encounter with the family of Giant Otters which frequent
the lake and are most active at this time of day. Most of the
fish-eating water birds around the lake actively fish in the early
morning as well, and this outing should provide excellent views, and
photographs, of the prehistoric- looking Hoatzins.
After returning for a late breakfast we set off into the cool
understory of the tall virgin forest near the lake to see some towering
wild Brazil Nut trees and a demonstration of how our hosts collect, open
and commercialize this important natural product. After lunch and an
hour or so to relax we once again board the catamaran to explore the
eastern part of the lake, where we might see one or more of the five
species of monkeys which live in the forest near the lake, such as the
Brown Capuchin Monkey. There is a final chance after dinner to try and
spot some Black Caimans on the lake, or to go on a short night walk
through the primary forest.(B,L,D)
DAY 4 RAINFOREST
Rising once again at dawn, we have a quick snack before boarding the
catamarans to explore the western end of the lake in the hope of an
encounter with Giant Otters.
After a late breakfast we explore some of the rain forest trails
with our knowledgeable resident naturalist guide. As we walk the forest
will be brought to life as your guide explains the ecology of the rain
forest and its diverse flora and fauna.
We return for lunch, and then there is an optional rest for those
who would like to escape the early afternoon heat. For those still full
of energy, there is an option to independently explore some of the
forest trails.
In the cooler late afternoon we will once again board the catamaran
to explore the eastern end of the lake, and hopefully experience a
spectacular sunset over the lake before returning to the lodge for
dinner.
After dinner, there is a final chance to look for Black Caiman on
the lake, or to go on a short night hike through the forest.(B,L,D)
DAY 5 PUERTO MALDONADO / CUSCO
After a dawn breakfast we take a final, shorter paddle around the
west end of the lake to try and glimpse the Giant Otters before
returning to Puerto Maldonado to catch the flight to Cusco (airfare not
included) upon arrival arrival reception and transfer to the Orquidea
Real Hostal or similar (rooms on the first floor), followed by a few
cups of mate de coca, whilst you iron out any questions you may have
with us. At 13:45 you leave on the Cuzco City Tour. This tour includes
the major sites of historical interest in Cuzco, such as the famous Inca
fort at Sacsahuaman, and the temple of the Sun. Also included in this is
a tourist card, giving you access to all the sites in the Cuzco area as
a whole (i.e., including outside of the city itself). This tour finishes
at 18:00. Overnight. ( B )
INCA TRAIL 4 DAYS
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KIDS under 12 years old or Students up to 25 years old -Discount
$25.-usd per person.
Note: To apply to this discount It is necessary to send us your
scancopy ISC (Internationational Student Card). Without this copy we
will not be able to make the discount . The group is form up to 16
persons
IMPORTANT NOTE OF INCA TRAIL
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*Reservations need to be done two months prior to arrive to Cusco.
Nevertheless take note there is a limit of visitors per day so I
suggest you to book the trip as soon as possible to guarantee your
spots.
*Remember to take your original passport and isic card on the inca
trail because without them you are not going to be able to do the hiking
and take only the necessary items for the trek,the rest of your luggages
you can leave it at your hotel in Cusco (most of hotels and hostals has
an storage where to keep until your return)
* 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.
Included:
Bus service until km 82, entrance ticket to the Inca trail,
professional guide English and Spanish speaking guide during all the
trekking, tents, carriers, breakfasts lunches and dinners (as explained
below), complete Machu Picchu's ruins tour:
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.
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 6 INCA TRAIL HIKE TO MACHU PICCHU (4 days 3 nights) 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.
Kilometers walking: 12 Km. (Km.82 to Huayllabamba)
Altitude: Cusco (3400 m) - Chillca (2720 m) - Huayllabamba (2950 m)
DAY 7 INCA TRAIL
Today the first part of the trek takes us to the Inca Hamlet of
Huayabamba.
Later, we will go through Warmiwañuska pass (4200 mt), known as
"dead woman's pass".
Kilometers walking: 12 Km. (Huayllabamba to Pacaymayo)
Altitude: Huayllabamba (2950 m.) - Pakaymayu (3600 m.)
(B+L+D)
DAY 8 INCA TRAIL
Today, we will walk 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, camping at Wyñaywayna, probably the most
spectacular archaeological complex during the trek.
Kilometers walking: 16 Km. (Pacaymayo to Wiñayhuayna)
Altitude: Pakaymayo (3600 m.) - Wiñaywayna (2700 m.)
(B+L+D)
DAY 9 MACHU PICCHU
Passing through the Intipuncu (Gate of the Sun), we arrive to Machu
Picchu, the Lost City of the Incas. We will begin a complete guided
tour. Rest of the day at leisure and overnight at Machupicchu Hostal or
similar.
Kilometers walking: 5 Km. (Wiñayhuaina to Machupicchu)
Altitude: Wiñayhuayna (2700 m.) - Machupichu (2400 m.)- Cusco (3400
m.)
(B)
DAY 10 MACHU PICCHU - CUSCO
Morning at leisure in Machu Picchu to explore by your own (please
take note thet the entrance and bus fee to Machu Picchu for this day are
not included on the rate) then late in the afternoon train back to
Cusco,overnight. (B)
THE SERVICE INCLUDES:
-Transportation to head of trail.
-Entrance ticket to Inca Trail.
-Tents, and camping equipment.
-Meals as specified in the above itinerary.
-Porters and cook.
-Professional bilingual guide.
-Train ticket back to Cusco (Backpacker).
-Mattress.
NOT INCLUDES:
-Sleeping Bag
-Lunch at 4th day.
-Extra porters for your personal items up to 8 kilograms. Available
upon request for an additional of US$105.00.
WE RECOMMEND 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
-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.
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 en vegetables)
-Tea or coffee
DAY 11 TRANSFER OUT
Transfer to the airport for your flight to Lima (airfare not
included) in time to get your international flight and end of the
services. ( B ) |
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INCLUDES: Booking for our Orquidea Real or similar All scheduled
land transportation. All transfers. All scheduled excursions with
English-speaking professional guide services. All entrance fees.
Meals as specified in the itinerary.
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 international flights and
items of personal nature.
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