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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) You will be picked up at 8,45A.M. Full day excursion to
the Urubamba Valley visiting: The village of Pisac, a picturesque town
of creole and colonial aspect and its lndian market and craftfair. Lunch
provided. In the afternoon you will visit to the fortress of
Ollantaytambo, an architectural group that in the days of the
Tahuantinsuyo empire was a gigantic agricultural, administrative,
social, religious and military complex, then the Chincero market. At the
end Return to Cusco and overnight at the hotel (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 Inca Trail Premium (private service) 4
days program:
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. Kilometers walking: 12 Km. (Km.82 to Huayllabamba) Altitude:
Cusco (3400 m) - Chillca (2720 m) - Huayllabamba (2950 m) (L+D)
Day 5 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 6 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 7 MACHU PICCHU
Passing through the Inti Punku (Gate of the Sun), we arrive to Machu
Picchu,
the lost city of the Incas. Altitude: Wiñayhuayna (2700 m.) - Machu
Picchu]
(2400 m.) rest of day at leisure to explore by your own - overnight in a
hotel in aguas Calientes town (B)
Kilometers walking: 5 Km. (Wiñayhuaina to Machu Picchu)
Day 8 MACHUPICCHU - CUSCO
Morning back in Machupicchu where will have our guided tour follow by
some
time at leisure and in the afternoon we will take a train back to Cusco
to
the Orquidea Real Hostal and stay overnight.
Day 9: Transfer out
Breakfast, transfer to the airport and end of our services. (B)
THE SERVICE INCLUDES:
B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner
- Briefing , one day before the trek.
- Bilingual guide : English / Spanish in trekking and Machu Picchu.
- Transfer mentioned in the program in private transport
- Train tickets back to Cusco: tourism train ("Back packer" class)
- Entrances tickets to the Inca Trail and Machu Pìcchu.
- Bus Down from Machu Picchu
- Complete feeding : 4 breakfasts, 4 snacks, 3 lunch, 3 tea team and 3dinners.
- Equipment : Two persons tent , kitchen tent,
dinning tent, mattresses ,
Chemical toilet, Porters tent, Porters’ feed.
- Extra porters for your personal items up to 12
kilos per person.
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.
-Towels
-Toilet paper,
-Extra US$50 changed in soles for any emergency and for tipping the
porters,use the hot shower on day 3 - 2 soles and for
luch on day 4
- Passport
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
Vegetarian food available upon request.
IMPORTANT NOTES
*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 passport and your isic
card on the inca trail because without they you are not going to be able
to do the hiking and take only the necessary items for the 4/3 days 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.
NOT INCLUDES:
-Sleeping Bag
*sleeping bag rental US $ 30.00 per person for the 4 days available upon
request and has to be pay in full with the Inca trail services
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