Day 1
CUSCO
Reception at the Cusco airport 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. Include tourist ticket valid for the
entrance to many museums and ruins as well. Lodging at
Orquidea Real.
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 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.
Day 4 THROUGH 7 INKA TRAIL PREMIUM
(Private Service)
Departure for "Inca Trail" the most famous trekking of
South America, following Bingham's footsteps.
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.
KIDS under 12 years old or students -Discount
$25.-usd per person. We require a reservation of minimum
2 months 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.
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 will take a
guided tours of the citadel, then late 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)
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.
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 Machu Picchu)- Wiñayhuayna(2700m)
- Machu Picchu (2400m) - Cusco (3400m)
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).
INCLUDES :
- Transportation to head of trail
- Entrance ticket to Inca Trail and to the Machupicchu
Ruins
- Tents and high quality camping equipment including
bath tent, tables, chairs and mattress.
-Meals as specified in the above itinerary
-Water Supply
-Porters and cook
-Extra porters for your personal items
-Professional bilingual guide
-Train ticket back to Cusco (Backpacker)
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.
NOT INCLUDED:
- Sleeping bag
- Lunch at 4th day.
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
NOTE: Vegetarian food available on request.
End of the services.
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