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DAY 1 LIMA
Reception in the Lima airport and transfer to the Hotel.(No meals)
DAY 2 PUERTO MALDONADO
Transfer to the airport where we will take the flight to Puerto Maldonado (airfare
not included).
Pick up at airport and transfer to WASAI Lodge in Puerto Maldonado, where
you will be welcomed with a delicious Cocktail or tropical juice.
You will receive a detailed information about the tour and some tips for
your jungle trip.
Transfer in bus or car to Km. 37 .
We will then start a 2 to 3 hours journey through the jungle by an all
terrain vehicle.
While we enter to the thickness of the jungle by a narrow trail we will
appreciate different types of forest with gigantic trees, you can also have
the first
encounters with the fauna of the amazon forest. Arrival to the WASAI
Tambopata Lodge and Research Center. Accommodation in your bunglow.
The different sounds of the forest will be with us on our first night in the
amazon. Dinner and overnight at Lodge Tambopata.
(B,D)
DAY 3 MACAW CLAY LICK "COLLPA"
Wake up early (5 am) and travel up the Tambopata River for an hour and a
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 an appropriate distance) one of the greatest
spectacle of the rainforest: Hundreds of parrots, parakeets and macaws of
varius
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 to the lodge to have a late
breakfast, and rest.
After lunch , ethno botanical trekking. We will enter the verdant jungle on
a special trail to observe wild life. We will then enter the
territory of peccaries, deer, and others, with the possibility to hear or
see the tracks of them, or discovering
a troop of monkeys traveling through the forest in search of food. Time
permitting, we will be able to enjoy a relaxing swim in the
cascade of the cat. After dinner search for caimans.
Overnight at Wasai Tambopata Lodge .
(B,L,D)
DAY 4 PUERTO MALDONADO - CUSCO
Breakfast and transportation the airport . New chance to enjoy the fantastic
sunrise in the amazon rainforest , landscapes, and many birds.
Take the flight to Cusco (airfare not included) .
upon arrival Reception at the Cusco airport ; you will be taken to the
Orquidea Real Hostal, in order to acclimatize of the altitude and rest..
Overnight at the Hotel. (B)
DAY 5 CUSCO CITY TOUR
In the afternoon: Cusco City Tour From 1:15 p.m. Aprox
This tour includes the Qoricancha (Temple of the Sun) and the Cathedral and
some other famous places like the famous fortress of Sacsayhuaman, then to
Q'enqo, Puca Pucara and Tambomachay.
You will also receive a tourist ticket valid to many other sites you can
visit on your free time.
Overnight at the Hotel.
DAYS 6-7-8-9: Beginning the "Inca Trail" the most famous trekking in 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, breakfast lunch and dinner(as explained
below), complete Machu Picchu ruins tour, train ticket back to Cusco.
INCA TRAIL TO MACHUPICCHU (4 days - 3 nights)
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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, overnight at the
hotel . (B)
DAY 10 TRANSFER OUT
Breakfast and transfer to the airport where you will take the morning flight
back to Lima (airfare not included) on time to get your international flight
connection. (B)
END OF THE SERVICES
IMPORTANT NOTE OF INCA TRAIL
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*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 original passport and isic card on the inca trail
because without them you are not going to be able to do the hiking and take
only the necessary items for the 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.
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).
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.
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.
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:
-Extra Porters available for $125.00.
-Sleeping Bag available for $35.00
-Lunch at 4th day.
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
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
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