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The
Inca Trail to Machu Picchu
4 days / 3 nights
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| PROGRAM DETAILS |
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| Starting point |
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Cusco |
| Ending point |
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Cusco |
| Activities |
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Archaeological, Cultural, Camping, Ecological,
Hiking |
| Airfares |
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Not included, available upon request |
| Feel free
to ask for extra services such as transfers, accommodation
or other tours. |
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Prices From: January – December 2014
| Expedition |
US$ 450.00 |
double basis |
| Vistadome coach |
US$ 510.00 |
double basis |
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| ITINERARY
- DAY BY DAY |
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| (B)= breakfast / (L)= lunch / (D)= dinner |
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Day 1: Cusco - Chilca
- Wayllabamba (L) (D)
Our guide will pick you up from your hotel in Cusco very early
in the morning, to take bus to the city of Chilca to begin your
trek along the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. After approximately
three hours walking you will stop for lunch. Then you will continue
walking towards your first camp at Wayllabamba, on the way you
will have a guided tour of the archaeological complex of Llactapata.
Dinner and overnight in tents at the campsite.
Day 2: Wayllabamba - Warmiwañusca
- Pacaymayo (B) (L) (D)
After breakfast, the toughest part of the trail begin,
walking towards the highest point in the Inca Trail where
you will have an unbelievable panoramic view of the whole
area and will observe different types of microclimates. After
a 3 hours walk you will reach the first pass, named Warmiwañiusca
or Dead Woman's Pass, at approximately 4,200 m.a.s.l. Here,
you will have a tremendous feeling of achievement mixed with
relief on reaching the top. After lunch you will continue
your walking down to Pacaymayo where you will camp and have
dinner.
Day 3: Pacaymayo - Puya Patamarka
- Wiñay Huayna (B) (L)
(D)
After breakfast start the descent towards the second most
important pass of the trail at 3,850 m.a.s.l. having a guided
visit at the archaeological complex of Runkurakay and the
Inca citadel of Sayacmarca. Continue your trekking towards
Puya Patamarka (Cloud-level town), another important archaeological
monument, where lunch will be served. After a short break
you will continue walking to Wiñay Huayna (Forever
Young) for a guided visit of this impressive archaeological
complex with a spectacular setting. Dinner and overnight at
the camp.
Day 4: Wiñay Huayna - Machu
Picchu - Cusco (B)
After breakfast, have a very early start to arrive in
time for sunrise at Machu Picchu.
After a one hour walk through the forest towards the Inti
Punku or the Gate of the Sun, also known as the Entrance Gate
to Machu Picchu, where you will have the most impressive panoramic
view of the citadel. Upon arrival at Machu Picchu, three-hours
guided tour around the citadel, visiting the main sites and
monuments. After the tour you will have free time to wander
around, then you will meet with the rest of the group to drive
by bus down to Aguas Calientes. In the afternoon, transfer
by train to Cusco. Upon arrival in Cusco transfer to your
hotel. End of services. |
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| TOUR INCLUSIONS |
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- Transportation to head of trail (82 Km.)
- Entrance ticket to Inka Trail and Machu Picchu
- Bus ticket down to Aguas Calientes
- Train ticket back to Cusco
- Transfer train station / Hotel
- Cook and cooking equipment
- Porters service (to carry the tents and cooking equipment
only)
- Guided visit to Machu Picchu and the ruins along the trail.
- English/Spanish speaker professional guide during all Inca
Trail
- Meals as mentioned in the itinerary
- Personal camping equipment such as tents, pad
- Vegetarian food available on request with no extra charge.
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Note:
Tourist and Tourist Superior Programs the train service is Backpacker coach. Superior and Luxury Programs the Train service is Vistadome coach.
During the hike you will have to carry the sleeping
bag, pad and your personal stuff (e.g. backpack). You can request
availability for a personal porter.
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If you have a larger group, please
contact us |
Contact us directly to info@inka-trail.com for further information. |
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