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Day 1: CUSCO
Reception at the airport of Cusco 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. Includes Tourist ticket valid for the
entrance to many museums and ruins as well. Lodging at Orquidea Real Hostal.
Day 2: SACRED VALLEY OF THE INCAS (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'll 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 Chinchero
market. At the end Return to Cusco and Overnight. (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. (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.
Days 4-5-6-7: Beginning of the "INCA TRAIL" the most famous trekking of
South America, following Bingham's footsteps.
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, train ticket back to Cusco.
KIDS under 12 years old or students -Discount $25.-usd per person.
Note: To apply to this discount it is necessary to send us your scancopy ISC
(Internationational Student Card). Without this copy we will not be able to
make the discount.
The group is formed up to 16 persons
Day 4:We start our trek escorted by native "quechua" porters going
through seem-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 5: Today the first part of the trek takes us to the Inca Hamlet
of Huayabamba, later going through Warmiwańuska pass (4200 Mt), known as
"dead woman's pass". (B+L+D)
Day 6: 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 Wyńaywayna, probably the most spectacular archaeological
complex during the trek. (B+L+D)
Day 7: 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 tour of the ruins, then late in the afternoon train back
to Cusco.
Lodging at Orquidea Real. (B)
Day 8 Transfer out
Breakfast, transfer to the airport and end of our services. (B)
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 service) -Mattress
Includes
NOT INCLUDED:
-Sleeping Bag available for US$30.00
-Lunch at 4th day.
-Extra porters available for
US$105.00
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
WE RECOMMEND YOU TO:
- Use boots during treks and sneakers during long walks.
- Drink lots of liquids on long excursions, specially during the Inka Trail.
- Always taking an umbrella or rainwear.
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
NOTE: Vegetarian food available on request.
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.
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)
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).
High season supplement (from June 1 through August 31): $30 per person
In terms of spending a night at Aguas Calientes or Machu Picchu, this would
suit any of our packages, overnights are available starting from $30 per
person (based on double occupancy with private bath, not included in the
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