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4 Days/ 3 Nights
Price per person US$ 685
Surrounded with magnificent snow peaks,
numerous fountains of thermal waters are onto the way of the valley, being
these fed by the volcanic activity.
Accompanied of some ruins, the route us leads the most famous of the
archaeological remains of Peru: Machupicchu.
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Day
1: CUSCO - HOT SPRING LARES- HUACAHUASI
Pick-up at
hotel at 6:00 am. After traveling by bus for about three hours,
we arrive at the medicinal hot springs of Lares. After a
relaxing bathe, we start a three-hour trek to a little village,
Huacahuasi (3.200m), where we camp.. The indigenous weavers of
this high-Andean community work with traditional textile
techniques. Here, we have the opportunity to watch them in
action, making ponchos and other garments. Lunch and dinner are
included.
Day 2: HUACAHUASI - ABRA IPSAY - PATACANCHA
Early wake-up and
breakfast. The toughest part of the trail begins, bringing us up to the
Ipsaycocha Pass, 4350m above sea level. From there, we enjoy a wonderful
view of the Pumahuanca (5330m), Sahuarsirai and Pitusirai mountains.
Then we descend to the Ipsaycocha Lake (4200m) after Patacancha small
village in where will be our campsite. Lunch and dinner are included
Day
3: PATACANCHA - WILLOQ - OLLANTAYTAMBO - AGUAS CALIENTES
With an
impressive view of the valley, we follow the trek down to the
Village of Willoc (3200m) and then on to Pumamarca. Passing
through ancient agricultural terraces we finally reach
Ollantaytambo (archaeological site considered to be one of the
most important site museums in the world) at a perfect point
from which to overlook the complex and its vast variety of
flowers and birds. From here we take the train to Aguas
Calientes, arriving there around 8 pm. Overnight at a
comfortable hotel. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included.
Day
4: AGUAS CALIENTES - MACHU PICCHU - CUSCO
After
breakfast we head towards Machu Picchu for a three hour guided
visit to the old Inca citadel. Return to Aguas Calientes by bus.
Free time to enjoy the town and its Hot Springs. Return to Cusco
by train.
B=breakfast,
L=lunch, D=dinner
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
INCLUDED:
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Pick-up at
hotel in Cusco
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Bus service
to Lares
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Professional
tour guide
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Horse (for
food & camping equipment only)
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Cook
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Kitchen &
camping equipment (tent, mattress)
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Meals
(3B–3L–3D)
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Train ticket
Ollantaytambo - Aguas Calientes - Cusco
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Entrance fee
to Machu Picchu
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Bus from /
to Machupicchu
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Horsemen
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Cook
NOT INCLDED:
·
Breakfast
(day 1)
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Lunch (day
4)
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Bus service
from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu.
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Extra horse
US$ 30 per day. |
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