We pick you up from your hotel very early to travel by bus until
Ollaytaytambo where we stop for a break
to buy the last purchases.
Then immediately afterwards the bus will be taking us directly towards
Piskacucho (2700 m.a.s.l.) a small community located at a height of the
kilometer 82 of Cuzco - Machu Picchu way, where we begin our trek and will
set up with the whole equipment that it will make possible that our trip is
the whole success.
We will cross the bridge then to initiate with our trek along the left
shore of the river Urubamba that flows to the northeast of the
Sacred Valley.
After approximately 3 hours we come to the first site Inca, Patallaqta
or Llactapata (2750 m.a.s.l.)
Then we will follow our trek approximately 30 minutes continuing along
the valley created by the river Kusichaca, up to coming to our point of
lunch called Tarayoc.
After approximately 2 hours we will manage to reach to our Wayllabamba
first camp (3000 m.a.s.l) where we will have a reparatory dinner and we will
spend the night.
During the tour, we will be able to enjoy a splendid panorama: the
Vilcanota river, Urubamba mountain range, with the top of the mountain the
Verónica (5750 m.a.s.l, covered with snow and with a great variety of flora
and fauna along the whole tour.
DAY 2 - WAYLLABAMBA - WARMIWAÑUSCA – PAQAYMAYU
We start the day with a healthy breakfast approximately at 7:00 am and
you will be provided with snacks,
We will begin our second day trek that is the hardest of the way, and it
consists of ascend and descend paths around 9 kilometers and 7 or 8 hours
approximately. Along this ascent the landscape was changing saw to Puna, a
dry and high area with scanty vegetation. Where we will arrive at the first
highest step of the mountain to 4200 m.a.s.l. Call Warmihuañusca (Dead woman
pass) we will be able to observe lamas and alpacas domesticate feeding with
Andean grass (Ichu Quechua name), one of the few plants that grow in this
altitude.
Also we will cross for an area of the forest where live diverse types of
animals as the sparrows and the Andean bear or spectacled bear. It is
advisable to carry candies, chocolates and coca leaves to support a high
level of sugar in your body and avoid altitude sickness.
After first pass we will descend approximately 2 or 2.30 hours towards
Pacaymayu valley (3600 m.a.s.l.) the camp, where we have lunch and the
dinner. After 7 hours of trek.
DAY 3 - PAQAYMAYU - CHAQ´ICOCHA – WIÑAYWAYNA
This one is the longest day but interesting and impressive as well.
After a delicious breakfast we cover approximately 1 hour up to
archaeological site Runkurakay (3800 m.a.s.l.), our professional guide will
explain about it.
From Runkurakay we will ascend to the second pass with the same name
(3970 m.a.s.l).
After resting the pass we will descend for approximately 1 hour for the
lagoon Yanacocha (black lagoon) then to visit the archaeological site of
Sayacmarca (3624 m.a.s.l.) and after 30 minutes we come to the camp of
Chaquicocha place (3600 m.a.s.l), where we will have the lunch then to
continue with our trek and to observe how the geography is changing the
aspect And mountainous and semitropical jungle.
Later we continue approximately 1 ½ hours through an easy path, we will
come to the third pass Phuyupatamarca (3700 m.a.s.l.).
We will follow our trek inside the Inca tunnel (25 meters long). This is
one of the archaeological complexes most complete and better preserved, it
is the highest point of the mountain Phuyupatamarca that means “Clouds on
the City“ from this part we will be able to observe a sophisticated complex
and compound of several fountains and with impressive conference of the
river Urubamba along which we will continue ascending towards Wiñayhuayna
(forever young) (2700 m.a.s.l.). Where we spend our last night on the trail.
We wake up very early and after have breakfast, we start our final leg
of the trek and arrive in 2 hours to Inti Punku(door of the Sun), where we
have the first beautiful view of Machupicchu. In all its brilliance and
majesty monumentally.
In Machu Picchu we will initiate with the guided of 2.5 hours that
he/she will lead us across this historical wonder giving us the necessary
explanations on principal remains and monuments, such as the Principal
Plaza, Temple of Three Windows, Intiwatana , The Quarter of the Mortars, The
Temple of the Condor, the cemeteries and enclosures, sacred sources, urban
and agricultural sector and others.
Then we will have free time to continue admiring the place to take
plenty of photos. Between the activities suggested for this day you can
conquer WAYNAPICCHU *Mountain and enjoy the landscape,
And then we will go down to the village Aguas Calientes and spend time
on Aguas Calientes ( hot springs)
In the afternoon we will taking the train back to Cuzco.
NOTE:
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.
Timetable :
1st Turn 08:00 am : 200 people.
2nd Turn 10:00 am : 200 people.
Main Traits : Shared group, top quality service in this open group
service.
Group Size: 2 - 16 people.
Include:
Private transportation : Hotel – Piskacucho / Train Station – Cuzco
hotel
Bus : Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu.
Backpacker Train : Aguas Calientes – Cuzco.
Entrance fees : Inca Trail / Machu Picchu
Professional bilingual guide : 2 guides for groups over 9 people.
(Guided visit to the Inca city of Machu Picchu).
Cook : In charge of meal preparation.
Porters : Carry tents and cooking equipment.
Meals : 3B/4L/3D/Snacks and afternoon teas. Food vegetarian available
upon request prior coordination.
Equipment : Tents (2 people in each 3 person-capacity), inflatable
mattress, dinner tent, kitchen tent, tables and chairs, first aid kit
(Including oxygen bottle). Radio Communication.
Not Include:
Breakfast : 1st day.
Dinner : 4ht day
Sleeping bag
Walking poles
Tips
Important:
Expiration date:31/12/2011
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