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WALKING THE INCA TRAIL
Tour to Cusco - Machu Picchu
4Days/3Nights
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Walk in the footsteps
of the great Inca civilization as you journey along
their ancient trail to the sacred city of Machu
Picchu.The history comes to life along this ancient
route as each day you pass ever larger ruins. Scenery
changes from snowcapped mountains to lush green
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Starting
point : Cusco
Ending point : Cusco
Tour Type :
Archaeological, cultural, ecological,
hiking and camping |
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In
the Urubamba River Valley, within a spectacular
setting of lush jungle vegetation and rugged mountainous
landscapes, lies Machu Picchu. The Inca Trail is
just a small part of an Incan Highway system that
integrated the Four Regions of the Tawantinsuyo
Empire. This trek of approximately 43 km consists
of four days trekking and finishes on arrival at
the Citadel of Machu Picchu.
All our programmes can
be tailor made according to your requirements, whether
regarding the length of your tour, any special interests
or specific activities, flight reservations, optional
destinations or tours.
DAY 01: Cusco
- km 82 - Huayllabamba
At approximately 6:30 am, our guide will pick you up from your hotel
to transfer you by bus to the km 82 where you will arrive at approx.
10:30 am. Here you will meet the team that will join you during the
trek, such as the porters, camp assistants and cooks. You will begin
the walk, the first day is quite easy and during the first kilometers
you will have a beautiful view of the snow peaked Veronica Mountain,
walking alongside the Vilcanota River until you arrive at the Archaeological
Complex of Patallacta, where you will have lunch and gain energy to
reach Huayllabamba, where the first camp is set up.
Meals Included: Snack, lunch, afternoon snack and dinner
DAY 02: Huayllabamba
- Pacaymayo
After breakfast, the hardest
part of the trail begins, with
a steep ascent, followed by 3
hours walking until reaching
the first step,
called Warmiwañusca (Dead Woman), up to 4200
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m.a.s.l.
approximately.You will not only enjoy incredible
panoramic views from here but you will also have
the satisfaction to have reached the top. After
lunch in Vizcachayoc we will descend towards Pacaymayo
(3500 m.a.s.l.) for dinner and camp.
Meals Included: Breakfast, snack, lunch, afternoon snack and
dinner.
DAY 03: Pacaymayo - Wiñayhuayna
After breakfast the ascent
will begin until the second
most important step of the
route, up to 3900 m.a.s.l.,
where you will enjoy a guided
visit to the Archaeological Complex Runkurakay and the Inca Citadel
of Sayacmarca (3,600 m.a.s.l.). Lunch in Chaqquicocha. Then, you will
continue walking towards Phuya Patamarka (Town in Clouds), another
important archaeological monument. After a brief rest, we will continue
walking until arriving at Wiñay Huayna (Always Young), for a
guided visit to this spectacularly located Archaeological Complex.
Dinner and overnight in the camp. Note: The above are the regular camp
sites according to the circuit operated by Enjoy Peru, however, these
can vary according to disposition levied by the Machu Picchu Management
Unit without previous warning, but which will not affect the itinerary.
Meals Included: Breakfast,
snack, lunch, afternoon snack and
dinner
DAY 04: Wiñay Huayna
- Machu Picchu - Cusco
After breakfast (05:00 approx.), start walking for one hour by the
forest until the Inti Punku (Door of the Sun), known like the front
door to Machu Picchu, from where we will be able to have an impressive
panoramic view of the Inca Citadel. Upon arrival to Machu Picchu, you
will have a guided tour of the ruins and monuments, such as the Main
Square, the Circular Tower, the Sacred Solar Clock, the Royal Quarters,
the Temple of the Three Windows and the cemeteries. Free time to stroll
around the Citadel and then meet the rest of the group to be transferred
by bus to Aguas Calientes for lunch (not included). In the afternoon
return to Cusco by train. Upon arrival in Cusco, transfer to your selected
hotel.
Meals Included: Breakfast
and snack
• 1 Train ticket Machu Picchu-Cusco
• Entrance fee to the Inca Trail and Machu Picchu
• Porters for equipment and cooks service
• Arrival and departure transfers
• All applicable taxes
• Bilingual guided tours (English, Spanish)
• All Meals as indicated on the itinerary
• Camping equipment including tents, mattresses, kitchen tent, lunch tent,
etc
PACKAGE NOT
INCLUDED:
• International and Domestic flights (Lima / Cusco / Lima: US$ 294 aprox.)
• Airport taxes
• Lunch on day 4
• Baggage excess
• Alcoholic drinks, soda or bottled mineral water
• Personal expenses
• Tips
• International or National personal telephone calls
• Personal porters (rucksack and other personal equipment will have to
be carried by the passenger) and sleeping bags
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