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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.
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.
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.
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.
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 $ 30.00 per person for the 4 days
available upon request
*extra porter for your personal items: Available for US$105 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
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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 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:
In order to get the discount it is necessary to send us via
email the scanned copy of your ISC (International Student Card)
within two days.
Without this copy we will not be able to offer you the discountISCOUNT:
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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