We will depart from Cuzco and travel to Urubamba, stopping briefly at
Ollaytaytambo, where you can buy last minute gear and personal items.
Then we move on to Piskacuchu (Km 82) and the start of the
Inca Trail.
We will have lunch in Miskay and relax a bit before hiking to our first
campsite.
Along the way, we will visit the Llactapata archeological site.
Camp
DAY 2: WAYLLABAMBA / WARMIWAÑUSCA / PAQAYMAYU (B-L-D)
We'll start the day early in the morning with a hearty breakfast, and
then hike up to the highest point of the Inca Trail. Here, we can see the
various ecological zones and microclimates, which make up the area,
literally mapped out in front of us.
We will cross the Warmiwañusca pass at 4,200 meters / 13,780 feet above
sea level.
After lunch we will continue on to the Pacaymayo campsite, where we will
enjoy dinner and a well-deserved rest.
Camp
DAY 3: PAQAYMAYU / CHAQ´ICOCHA / WIÑAY WAYNA (B-L-D)
Day 3 begins with a nutritious breakfast and then a 45-minute hike up to
the second highest pass on the Trail (3,850 meters / 12,631 feet above sea
level). Along the way we will visit the Runcuracay archeological site.
During the day's hike, we will also visit the Sayacmarca and
Phuyupatamarca archaeological complexes.
After lunch we will head to the Wiñay Wayna archaeological complex,
where we will spend our last night on the Trail.
After an early breakfast, we begin the final leg of the trek to the lost
city of Machu Picchu.
First, we will hike to Inti Punku ("Sun Gate"), where we will take in an
inspiring and panoramic view of the Machu Picchu Inca citadel.
After a short hike down to Machu Picchu, we will register and then enjoy
a 3-hour guided tour of the sanctuary-city.
After the tour of Machu Picchu, we will take the bus down to Machu
Picchu Town (Aguas
Calientes), where we will enjoy a buffet lunch and free time to enjoy the
town before returning to Cuzco by train.
Tour Operator: Qente
Note:
The Government office assigns us to campsites
People who want to visit Huayna Picchu must let us know as soon as they
can, because according to new rules, there is a limit of people (400) per
day that can climb it.
Group Size: 2 - 16 people
Extras:
US $ 12 Sleeping bag rental (-10°C) for the whole trek
US $ 60 Personal porter for the whole trek ( 15 kilos / 33 lbs )
US $ 15 single tent accommodation
Overnight in Machu Picchu Town (Aguas Calientes): US $ 25 Single room (per
night)
Overnight in Machu Picchu Town (Aguas Calientes): US $ 40 Double room (per
night)
Include:
Transportation to and from: Hotel - Km. 82 (Piscaycucho) / Train
station- Hotel
Bus Ticket: Machu Picchu - Aguas Calientes
Guide: Professional English and Spanish speaking guide; 2 guides for
groups over 9 people
Cook: In charge of meal preparation
Porters: Carry tents and cooking equipment
Meals: 3 Breakfasts/3 Lunches/3 Dinners/3 Snacks and afternoon tea
Ticket: Inca Trail & Machu Picchu
Equipment: tents (2 people in each, 3-person-capacity), sleeping pad,
dinner tent, kitchen tent, tables and chairs, table settings, first aid kit,
including emergency oxygen bottle
Backpacker Train Service: Aguas Calientes to Cuzco Train Station
Not Include:
Breakfast (day 1), usually hotels offer this service
Sleeping bag
Accommodation in Cuzco
Flight tickets
Airport Taxes
Tips
Important:
Expiration date:31/12/2010
All
rates are per person, in US $ dollars.
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