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DAY 1 LIMA PICK UP
Upon arrival reception and transfer from the airport to the
Hotel. Overnight (no meals)
DAY 2 LIMA CITY TOUR & PACHACAMAC RUINS
In the morning Lima
city tour, you will be picked up from your hotel at 09 AM. We
will visit the colonial area and to the Plaza de Armas where you
will see the Government Palace, the Cathedral, the Archbishop's
Palace and the City Hall as well as the XVII century church and
cloister of San Francisco, a world cultural heritage.
Then we will go to the modern downtown with a view of the
Pacific Ocean and the modern residential suburb of San Isidro.
We will visit a place that is near Lima, there is an
archaeological enclosure whose constructions conserve the
mysticism and religiosity of their past. Its name: Pachacamac.
When traveling this sanctuary, where hundred of years ago the
natives surrendered cult to the sun and to the Earth, one can
feel the magic attraction of a place that will always be sacred.
Finally, return to the hotel. Overnight.(B,L)
DAY 3 LIMA CUSCO
Pick up from your hotel and transfer to the airport for your
flight to Cusco (airfare not included).Upon arrival reception
and transfer to the hotel , rest of morning at leisure,
afternoon escorted sightseeing of Cusco and the surrounding
valley, including the ruins of Sacsayhuaman, Kenko and
Tambomachay. Overnight (B)
DAY 4
TIPON – HUACARPAY –
PIQUILLAQTA TOUR
We leave cusco at
approx 9:00am in the morning to go to tipon, a small village
with an arqueological complex, which we will visit. Via
horseshoe routes we arrive a small colonial town called oropesa,
known also for his long tradition to prepare deliscious bread.
Then we continue our ride to the lagoon of huacarpay where we
can watch different types of birds. This lagoon is home and
breeding-place for many birds.
To finish our spectacular tour in the midst of the andes we
visit the arqueological complex of piquillaqta, where the bus to
cusco awaits us. Overnight (B)
EQUIPMENT:
Bicycle, helmet, gloves, box lunch or picnic lunch
NOT
INCLUDED:
Entrance ticket to tipon and piquillaqta (included in the
tourist entrance ticket)
PERIOD:
Whole year
LEVEL:
Intermediate
DAY 5 TIME AT LEISURE IN CUSCO
Overnight. (B)
INCA TRAIL TO MACHUPICCHU (4 days - 3 nights)
KIDS under 12 years old or Students up to 25 years old -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
scan copy ISIC (International Student Identity Card). Without
this copy we will not be able to make the discount. The group is
form by 16 persons
* 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.
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, camping at Wyñaywayna,
probably the most spectacular archaeological complex during the
trek. (B+L+D)
DAY 9
Passing through the Inti Puncu (Gate of the Sun), we arrive to
Machu Picchu, "the lost city of the Incas". Complete guided
tour, then late in the afternoon train back to Cusco. Overnight
at Orquidea Real Hostal or similar.(B)
B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner
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.
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
-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 rental US $ 35.00
per person for the 4 days available upon request
*extra porter for your personal items: Available for US$125 for
16 pounds for the 4days 3nights
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 10 TRANSFER OUT
Pick up from your hotel and transfer to the airport for your
flight to Lima (airfare not included) (B)
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