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ITINERARY:
DAY 1 PISKAKUCHO (KM. 82) - WAYLLABAMBA :
A spectacular early morning drive through the Sacred Valley of the
Incas takes us to our trailhead at Km. 82 of the Machu Picchu
railroad. After getting acquainted with our trail crew we set out,
crossing a footbridge to hike a gentle two hours down the Urubamba
canyon, and then visit imposing sculpted Inca farming terraces and
the settlement of Llaqtapata on the banks of the Cusichaca side
river. We then climb a short way up the Cusichaca valley to
Wayllabamba, the last inhabited village on the trail, where we camp.
( L ) , ( D )
DAY 2 WAYLLABAMBA - PAKASMAYU :
We climb the steep-sided Llullucha valley past a rushing stream and
through enchanted native polylepis woodland. Crossing the rim of a
small plateau, we abruptly find ourselves in the puna, the treeless
grasslands of the high Andes. The trail traverses an open slope
opposite mighty mountain crags as we ascend to the first and highest
pass, Warmiwañusca (4,200m/13,776ft).
Here we encounter spectacular views of the trail ahead to the second
pass, and look back to the sweeping snowpeaks and valleys of the
Huayanay massif.
The trail to the floor of the forested Pakasmayu valley, where we
make camp. ( B ) , ( L ) , ( D )
DAY 3 PAKASMAYU - WIÑAY WAYNA :
We pick up an Inca stairway and ascend again past the small Inca
site of Runkuracay. As we reach the second pass, the landscape opens
onto spectacular new views to the snowpeaks of the Pumasillo range.
We descend to the ruins of Sayacmarca (Inaccessible Town), an
intricate labyrinth of houses, plazas and water channels, perched
precariously on a rocky spur overlooking the Aobamba valley. The
Inca trail, now a massive buttressed structure of granite paving
stones, continues along the steep upper fringes of the cloud forest
through a colorful riot of orchids, bromeliads, mosses and ferns. At
the third pass pinnacles topped with Inca viewing platforms overlook
the archaeological complex of Phuyupatamarca (Cloud-level Town).
Pausing to explore the wondrous maze of Inca stone towers, fountains
and stairways that spillins down the mountainside here, we begin a
long descent through ever-changing layers of cloud forest. An Inca stairway partly cut from living granite leads us finally to our camp
by the ruins of Wiñay Wayna (Forever Young), the largest and most
exquisite of the Inca Trail sites. ( B ) , ( L ) , ( D )
DAY 4 WIÑAY WAYNA - MACHU PICCHU - CUSCO :
An early morning hike takes us across a steep mountainside through
lush, humid cloud-forest of giant ferns and broad-leaf vegetation.
Suddenly we cross the stone threshold of Intipunku (Sun Gate) and
encounter an unforgettable sweep of natural beauty and human
artistry -a backdrop of twisting gorge and forested peaks framing
the magical city of Machu Picchu.
We complete the final leg down the royal flagstone walkway, past
outlying shrines and buildings and into the heart of Machu Picchu,
where we spend the rest of the morning with a guided tour of the
highlights and some individual exploring among Machu Picchu's
multitude of hidden nooks and corners. In the early afternoon a bus
takes us to the small town of Aguas Calientes, where we board our
return train to Cusco.
( B )
SERVICE INCLUDED: Transportation to the Km. 82,bilingual
guide, cook, meals during the tour , entrance fee to Machu Picchu
Sanctuary. Return train ticket to Cusco Back Packer, porters to
carry the camping equipment, bus from Machupicchu to Aguas Calientes
town First aid kit, tents.
NOT INCLUDED:
Excess baggage charges,
Sleeping bag,
gratuities to the guide
*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
Both additional services has to be pay in full when booking your
Inca trail
WE SUGGEST 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.
-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
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 it
is good for travelers who are in condition to hike up to ten hours,
with breaks in a single day 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.
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. The group is form by 16 persons
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, 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).
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