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Inka trail to the Milenary Citadel
Name:
Inka trail to the Milenary Citadel
Duration:
4 days / 3 nights.
Visits:
Inca ancient route
Type:
Trip itinerary
Day 1: KM 88 - Wayllabamba
Early morning transfer to km 88 where you will join with the guide and Quechua porters; from this point will begin the Inca Trail. From Chilca you hike along the banks of the turbulent Urubamba River, magnificent views to Mt. Veronica (19350 ft). All camp gear is carried by the porters leaving you free for walk with a light pack, camp in the terrace at the hamlet of Wayllabamba. Lunch and dinner.
Day 2: Wayllabamba - Llulluchapampa
Breakfast at the camp. The day begins climbing through magical Polypepis forest to the high camp at Llulluchapampa (11800 ft). This is one of the demanding days as you gain altitude where the first pass is reached at 13750 ft. offering East views to the Huayanay Peak and West in to the rugged Vilcanota range. Descend to Runkuraqay where the camp is set. Lunch and dinner.
Day3: Llulluchapampa - Puyupatamarca
Breakfast at the camp. The hike continues crossing the second pass at 13100 ft and follows a fine Inca road to the restored town-side of Sayaqmarca. The trail in this section is a white granite roadway traversing a thickly forested mountain side. Camp with magnificent views at the ruins of Puyupatamarca. Lunch and dinner.
Day 4: Puyupatamarca - Machu Picchu
Breakfast at the camp. You descend rapidly from cloud forest into high jungle habitat. Orchids and humming birds are common along this section on the trail high above the river. Finally you will emerge at the Inti Punku (Sun's Door) for your first sight of Machu Picchu from high above the city, strolling down the royal road and at last enter to the lost City of the Incas. After a guided tour in the citadel back to Cuzco. Arrival and transfer to your hotel.
Details:
Remarks:
* The Government office assigns us the campsites to the specialized tour operators like us.
Important information (1 kilometer = 0.621 miles)
Distances and times of hiking activity during the trek:
First Day 10 kilometers / 6.21 miles 5 hrs
Second Day 12 kilometers / 7.45 miles 8 hrs
Third Day 16 kilometers / 9.94 miles 9 hrs
Fourth Day 6 kilometers / 3.73 miles 2 hrs
What you need to bring/carry:
- Backpack
- Sleeping bag (can be hired from our office for $15 for the 4 day trek)
- Sleeping mattress (we will provide you with this)
- Rain jacket or poncho (plastic ponchos can be purchased in Cusco for a few dollars)
- Strong, comfortable footwear not new most recommended
- Walking sticks (Can be hired in stores around the main Plaza)
- One complete change of clothing (you can afford to carry more changes of clothing if you hire a personal porter, see options below)
- Sweater and jacket (something warm)
- Water bottle and purification tablets (Micropur are recommended and can be bought in local pharmacies in Cusco)
- Flashlight and batteries
- Hat or cap to protect you from the sun
- Sun block (sun protection cream)
- Insect repellent
- Toiletries, towel and toilet paper
- Selection of small snacks, chocolates, dried fruit, biscuits etc,
- Camera, plenty of film or digital and spare batteries
- Swimsuit (if you plan on visiting the hot springs at Aguas Calientes after the trek - entrance not included in price)
Includes:
- All transfers.
- Professional bilingual guidance.
- Porters to carry all supplies only equipment for the journey.
- OW train ticket Aguas Calientes / Cuzco tourist class.
- All equipment: tents for dining, for sleep, oxygen balloon, First Aid Kit, chemical bathrooms
- All meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner).
- Communication Equipment.
- Handing & booking of the complete itinerary, booking arrangements and daily check of the trip during progress, coupons of tourist services.
- Personalized assistance by our representatives all over the trip.
Not includes:
- Breakfast of the first day, lunch and dinner of the last day
- Extras not mentioned in the itinerary
- Expense in hotels such us beverages from minibars, laundry service and phone calls.
Rates per Person
Groupal service USD 399 each / 5% discount!
Private service CONTACT US
CHECK AVAILABILITY ONLINE HERE:
http://www.machupicchu.gob.pe/
NOTICE: People who want to accept the challenge of the Traditional Inca Trail must let
us know in advance, because according to new rules, there is a limit of people (400)
per day that can climb it including guides, porters, cookers, etc. We do recommend to book it as soon as possible.
Optional services offered:
- US$15 Sleeping bag rental (-10°C) for the whole trek
- US$ 90 Personal porter for the whole trek ( 15 kilos / 33 lbs )
- US$ 20 single tent accommodation
- Overnight in Aguas Calientes town: US$55 Single room each per night
- Overnight in Aguas Calientes town: US$30 Double room each, per night
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