DAY 1 LIMA
Reception in the Lima airport and transfer to Carmel Hotel (or
similar) located in Miraflores, Lima. Depending on the
arrival time of your international flight, we may have the
opportunity to visit the Peruvian Gold Museum (not included
in the rate).
DAY 2 PUERTO MALDONADO
Transfer to the airport where we will take the flight to
Puerto Maldonado (airfare included). Upon arrival from Lima,
reception at the airport and transportation
to the Wasai Maldonado Lodge, where you will receive a
welcoming tropical fruit beverage. You will embark for a 3
to 4 hour motorboat trip up the Tambopata river to Wasai
Tambopata Lodge & Research Center (box lunch on board).
During the trip into the heart of the rain forest we will
be able to observe clouds of butterflies, typical Amazon
communities, while groups of birds pass over the boat and
animals such as capybaras, turtles and caiman. Reception
and accommodation at Wasaí Lodge. Introductory walk to
understand rainforest ecosystems and see some of the amazing
trees. Return to the lodge for dinner. After dinner we will
return to the river to search for caimans (type of alligator)
. We will enjoy diverse sounds of the jungle which will
accompany our first night in the amazon. Sleep in the lodge.
(B, L, D)
DAY 3 MACAW CLAY LICK "COLLPA" AND SANDOVAL LAKE
Wake up early (4 am) and travel up the Tambopata River for
an hour and half to the Bahuaja-Sonene National Park. You
will see a magical sunrise and it is a great opportunity to
see animals such as capybaras, tapir, Jaguar, and deer in
the surrounding virgin forest. We will observe (from a save
distance) one of the greatest spectacle of the rainforest:
Hundreds of parrots, parakeets and macaws of various
species, enjoying their diet of mineral salts on a river
bank.
We will have a hot drink and a snack whilst watching birds
and go for a short walk to look for animals such as monkeys.
We will return to the lodge to have a late breakfast and
afterwards we will make the return trip in boat to Wasaí
Maldonado Lodge, in Puerto Maldonado, and enjoy a tasty
lunch.
After we will leave and travel for twenty minutes to down
the Madre de Dios River, them walk for an hour in the forest
to the Lake Sandoval, a beautiful oxbow lake. There we will
board a wooden canoe to paddle around the lake to see
wildlife such as kingfishers, herons, hoatzins (unique
prehistoric looking birds), monkeys, etc. If we are lucky we
could see the family of giant river otters, which live at
the lake. You will have the opportunity to fish piranhas and
swim in the lake. Prepare yourself for a spectacular sunset.
We return at night looking for nocturnal wildlife along the
trail and them in boat back to Puerto Maldonado. There we
will stay in the luxurious Wasaí Maldonado Lodge and enjoy
dinner. (B, L, D)
DAY 4 PUERTO MALDONADO - CUSCO
After an early breakfast, we will return to Puerto Maldonado
for our flight to Cusco. (airfare included). Upon arrival,
reception and transfer to our Orquidea Real Hostal or
similar , followed by a few cups of mate de coca, while you
ask any questions you may have about the tour, etc. You may
spend the rest of the day as you please in order to become
acclimatized to the altitude. (B)
DAY 5 CUSCO CITY TOUR
At 13:45, you will leave for the City Tour of Cusco. This
tour includes the major sites of historical interest in
Cuzco, such as the famous Inca fortress at Sacsayhuaman, and
the Temple of the Sun. Also included in this is a tourist
card which gives 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 )
DAYS 6-7-8-9: Beginning of the "Inca
Trail" the most famous trekking of South America, following
Bingham's footsteps.
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.
DAY 6: 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 7: 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 8: 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 9: 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 or similar . (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)
-Alimentation: B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner
NOT INCLUDES:
-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
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
* 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).
DAY 10 TRANSFER OUT
Breakfast and transfer to the airport where you will take
the morning flight back to Lima (airfare included) in time
to catch your international flight connection. (B)
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