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ITINERARY :
Briefing the night before the departure
DAY 01 CUSCO/MACHU PICCHU
We will take our passengers from their hotels at 5:40 pm., after it we will
start our journey by train from Cusco. Leaving Cusco at 06:20 am. we will start
our hike from km 104 towards Wiñayhuayna(Archaeological Site), in the afternoon,
we will take the bus to Aguas Calientes, spending on selected accommodation.
TRAIN SERVICES:
The Expedition is a travel experience with all the quality and benefits at a
lower cost. Is a service designed for the traveler’s comfort, with four
passenger seats located in front of each other, so you can share your
experience, and for the faithful backpack that is always with you we offer racks
placed above the seats. Also, this train has panoramic windows, air conditioning
and heating, and Andean music that creates a cheerful atmosphere.
The Vistadome connect your senses through a sophisticated and sensory travel
experience; is the ideal train for those who want to be in contact with the
environment and appreciate the wonderful journey to Machu Picchu.
Surrounded entirely by glass and wagons with large panoramic windows offering
incomparable scenic views and innumerous opportunities to capture amazing
pictures, Vistadome travelers feel connected and part of the impressive
landscape of Peru.
The Vistadome also has air conditioning and heating, leather seats that adjust
the body to provide comfort and relaxation during the entire trip and has a
different service, which allows the visitor to be immersed and feel the Andean
culture through its landscapes, music, dance and even food carefully prepared
with local ingredients
DAY 2
WIÑAYHUAYNA - MACHUPICCHU-CUSCO
Early in the morning, we will take the bus to Machupicchu, guided tour, in
the afternoon we will take the train to Cusco, arriving at 7 pm. Approximately.
INCLUDED
-Professional English/Spanish speaking guide.
-Train Cusco to Km 104 (Basic Tourist Service-Expedition).
-Entrance Ticket to Inca Trail and Machupicchu.
-Transfers Round-trip.
-All meals
-Accommodations in 3* Hotel ( Aguas Calientes)
-First AID kit
-Train back to Cusco ( Vistadome –Tourist train)
RECOMMENDATIONS
-Back Pack and Day pack
-Hiking shoes or boots
-Rain coat or poncho
-Water bottle, flash light, hat, sun block, sunglasses
-Light clothes
-Insect repellent
-Bottle of Water
-Chocolates, candies or other snacks
-Photo camera + Films / Video camera (Optional)
NOT INCLUDED:
-Tips for guides, porters or chefs
-Alcoholic drinks.
-Fee entrances to the hot springs.
-Lunch 2nd day.
-Water supply
-Extra porter for personal items
NOTE: You will need to leave your extra luggage in the Cusco hotel, all the
lodgings in Cusco provide a secure luggage deposit. Put any valuables in their
safe box.
IMPORTANT NOTE
We will buy your Inca Trail trek permit using the names & passport numbers
that yo will send us with your trek booking application. You must bring these
same passports with you to Cusco and take them on the Inca Trail. If the name or
number in your passport are different from the name and number on the trek
permit, the government authorities will not allow you to start the trek and you
will not be entitled to a refund.
If you plan to renew your passport between making the trek booking and actually
starting the trek YOU WILL MUST bring both passports (New and Old).
If you make the trek booking at the student price you must send us a scan copy
of your ISIC card at the time you pay the trek deposit.
If you fail to bring your ISIC card on the trek the government authorities will
not allow you to start the trek. You will not be given the opportunity to pay
the extra difference in price!
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STUDENT DISCOUNT:
Note: To apply to this discount It is necessary to send us your scan copy
ISIC (International Student Identity Card) with your other information.
Without this copy we will not be able to make the discount.
This is the ONLY Student card to apply the
discount
When booking a trek: The government has strictly
limited the number of people permitted on the Inca Trail during 2009 (permits
are issued to about 200 trekkers per day plus 300 porters). We recommend that
you make a trek booking as early as possible. In 2008 the trek permits for some
dates sold out more than 4 months in advance!! However don't make a booking
until you have all the group details (names, passport numbers, ages etc) and you
are sure about your trek departure date since "these details cannot be changed
after we have bought your trek permit"
PARK REGULATIONS
Park authorities may occasionally designate different campsites than those
indicate The Inca Trail is part of the Machu Picchu Sanctuary, a protected area
of 32,592 hectares. 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).
If you will take any trek with us. we ask you to fill the customer chart
regarding the commentaries or otherwise you can inform to the Operations
Department.
This is a very important requirement and necessary to do after take the tour to
avoid problems regarding the quality of the service and help you to resolve it
before you leave to your country otherwise our agency is assuming that all your
services was ok therefore we are not going to accept any claims.
EMERGENCY NUMBERS
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Lima: 998181709 (+51 Calling from abroad)
Fax Number +51 1 2421273
Cusco: 998182455 (+51 Calling from abroad)
946320668 (+51 Calling from abroad)
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