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Overview of the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu

 

 

Peru is a land of geographical complexity and striking beauty, with the marked contrast between the Andes Mountains, the arid Atacama Desert in the east, and the lush forests of the Amazon.

 

This tour is of the Inca Trail which follows the ancient Inca Paths through to the complex of Macchu Picchu. Any reasonably fit person should be able to cover the route. However, the second day of the trek is quite challenging as one heads up to an altitude of 4200m to the top of Dead Woman's Pass.

 

 

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Itinerary

 

Day 1. Arrival in Lima, Peru

 

Day 2. Fly Lima to Cuzco. Day at leisure

 

Day 3. Cuzco and surrounds

Free morning. Afternoon visit to the main ruins of Sacsayhuaman, Kenko, Puca-Pucara and Tambomachay, followed by a city tour of Cuzco.

 

Day 4: Sacred Valley - Ollyantaytambo (BL)

Full-day excursion to the Sacred Valley of the Inca and then a visit to Ollantaytambo

 

INCA TRAIL TO MACHU PICCHU STARTS

 

Day 5: Cuzco to Wayllabamba (BLD)

The Inca Trail trek starts at Km82 by the Vilcanota River. We then trek up past Llactapata and Patallacta ruins, arriving at camp around 17h00.

 

Day 6: Wayllabamba- Pacaymayu (BLD)

The Inca trail then heads up Dead Woman's Pass at 4,200 m/13,750 feet. We pass through 3 ecological areas such as the Yunga, Quechua and Puna. Today camp and dinner near Pacaymayu.

 

Day 7.Pacaymayu - Winayhuayna (BLD)

Today we trek up the second pass of the Inca trail to the archaeological sites of Runquraqay and then down to the site of Sayaqmarka and on to Phuyupatamarka for lunch. We descend to Winayhuayna.

 

Day 8. Winayhuayna - Machu Picchu - Cuzco (B)
We leave early for the ruins of Machu Picchu to arrive at sunrise. After a guided tour, transfer to Aguas Calientes and onto the train station for your return train to Cuzco

 

Day 9. Cuzco to Lima  (B)

Transfer to the airport for the flight to Cuzco and back to Lima

 

Day 10. Depart Lima(B)

 

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Dates/Prices

 

Trekking dates are arranged to suit you with no set fixed departures.

 

Three star hotels:   $1800.00 per person sharing 

Four star hotels:     $2020.00 per person sharing 

 

OUR PRICE INCLUDES:

6 night’s accommodation in twin rooms at recommended hotels with private bathroom including breakfast and service taxes and 3 nights camping on the Inca Trail.

All transfers, tours and excursions as per itinerary based on shared services with other passengers with local English speaking guides (unless it is a private tour)

All meals as per itinerary.

Flight tickets: Lima – Cuzco, Cuzco – Lima.

Train tickets: Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu) - Cuzco.

 

OUR PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE:

International air tickets and associated taxes.

Meals not specified on the itinerary.

All domestic flights require a US$5.00 charge (airport tax), payable at the airport.

Personal expenses such as telephone bills, laundry expenses, beverages, etc.

Insurance against theft, loss, illness and/or accident.

Tips, baggage porterage and other extras not specified.

 

CONDITIONS:

Tour must be paid in full at time of booking and is subject to availability

Price applies to a minimum of two people per person sharing

Price applies to tours undertaken between 1 and 30 September 2011

It is recommended to book prior to the end of April as permits sell out about 4 months in advance of trek date.

 

Note: As of 6 April 2011, permits are available on the above dates.

 

 

 

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Maxilaria Orchid

City of terraces

Machu Picchu

 

 

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Grade - 1c FP

 

A combination of long days with steep paths and some mountain scrambling. The route follows reasonable paths through thick vegetation, up hillsides, slippery shale surfaces.  Snow and or ice may be encountered along the route. There is no need for technical climbing equipment. Altitude levels up to and around  to 4200m. Medium risk of altitude sickness.

 

Good cardio vascular fitness is needed with weight and circuit training and running. Lots of hill walking. Backpacks will weight about 4-5kg and contain water, camera and essentials. Trek weight loss in the region of 4kg.

 

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Inca Trail Overview

Trip Duration

10 Days, 9 Nights

Altitude

4,200m

Destination

Peru

Activities

Trekking

Travel times

1 and 30 September 2011

Price

From $1800.00 pp sharing

Minimum Numbers

2

Accommodation

Tents and Hotels

Trip Grade

IC FP
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