DAY 1 INCA
TRAIL TO MACHU PICCHU (4 days 3 nights)
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.(L+D)
Kilometers walking: 12 Km. (Km.82 to Huayllabmba)
Altitude: Cusco (3400 m) - Chillca (2720 m) - Huayllabamba
(2950 m)
DAY 2 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".(B+L+D)
Kilometers walking: 12 Km. (Huayllabamba to Pacaymayo)
Altitude: Huayllabamba (2950 m.) - Pakaymayu (3600 m.)
DAY 3 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.(B+L+D)
Kilometers walking: 16 Km. (Pacaymayo to Wiñayhuayna)
Altitude: Pakaymayo (3600 m.) - Wiñaywayna (2700 m.)
DAY 4 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
guided tour and in the afternoon we will take a train back
to Cusco.(B)
Kilometers walking: 5 Km. (Wiñayhuaina to Machu Picchu)
Altitude: Wiñayhuayna (2700 m.) - Machu Picchu (2400 m.)-
Cusco (3400 m.)
HEIGHTS:
Cusco City: 3,360 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.
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 INCLUDED:
-Sleeping Bag
-Lunch at 4th day.
*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 for 16 pounds for the 4days 3nights
Both additional services has to be pay in full when booking your Inca trail
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
3 Breakfasts (the first day breakfast is not included)
Breakfasts varies from day to day and can include:
- tea, coffee or hot chocolate
- pancakes or bread (with butter/jam)
- eggs (fried, omelet) or Fruit
3 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
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).
| IMPORTANT NOTE |
We suggest to book one month in advance at least.
Please note that there is a limit of visitors per day so we
also suggest to book your trip as soon as possible. Also note
that all the below information are mandatory.
Name and Surname (as in your passport)
Age
Date of Birth
Passport Number
Citizenship
*Hotel in Cusco
(address - phone number)
* You can send this information to us as soon as you get it
but with enough time to avoid any problem with your pick up
service.
ISC CARD (25.-USD of discount)
Note: In order to get the discount it is necessary to send
us via email the scanned copy of your ISC (International Student
Card) within two days. Without this copy we will not be able
to offer you the discount. |