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DAY 01 CUSCO/MACHU PICCHU
Departure from Cusco's San Pedro train station on a the train that heads to
Machu Picchu. We get off at Km 104's station to begin the 2 day trek along
the Inca trail that leads to Machu Picchu. After crossing the Urubamba
river, we reach Chachabamba, a small archeological site worth visiting.
After trekking uphill during two hours we reach a large archaeological site
located in a beautiful natural mountain setting called Wiñaywayna. It is,
perhaps, one of the most beautiful citadels of the Inca trail. After one
hour we will arrive to the Intipunku, (Sun Gate), where we get our first
glimpse of Machu Picchu. We finally cross the ridge that leads to our
destination, and the full grandeur of the greatest archaeological discovery
of modern times is revealed. We drive by bus downhill to spend the night at
The Presidente hotel or similar in Aguas Calientes.
DAY 02 MACHU PICCHU/CUSCO
We return to the citadel in the early light of dawn by bus, for an extensive
guided tour. Then we take an exciting train ride, traveling in the first
class tourist coach along the Urubamba valley back to Cusco and transfer to
the hotel.Lunch second day
SERVICE INCLUDED: Train ticket round trip, hotel night in Aguas
Calientes, transfer on arrival and departure, bilingual guide, Meals during
the tour, entrance fee to Machu Picchu Sanctuary. First aid kit, bus
tickets.
NOT INCLUDED:
gratuities to the local guides
hiking boots
day pack
DO NOT INCLUDE:
-Water supply
-Extra porter for personal items
YOU SHOULD BRING:
-Small Back pack, trekking shoes
-Water bottle, flash light, hat, sun glasses, sun cream.
-Personal clothing for trek
-Insect repellent
-Pills to purify the water
NOTE You will need to leave your luggage in the Cusco hotel, all the hotels
in Cusco provide a secure luggage deposit. Put any valuables in their safe.
* Participants need to be in good physical health and condition to be able
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. |
Inka Trail Map |
Cusco &
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