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Day 1 (SATURDAY)
Meeting and assistance upon arrival in Quito and transfer to the Hotel for overnight.
Day 2 (SUNDAY)
Departure from Quito or Guayaquil to Baltra airport in Galapagos (aprox. 2
hours flight, AIRFARE INCLUDED). Passengers are greeted by guides at the
airport and transferred to the Itabaca canal and cross to the Island of
Santa Cruz and ride to Puerto Ayora. On the way to Puerto Ayora you cross
the highlands of Santa Cruz passengers will observe the twin pit crates, Los
Gemelos and later visit Cerro Chato. Opportunity to admire the famous Giant
Tortoises that gave the name to these islands. Lunch at the Highland of
Santa Cruz Charles Darwin Station, staffed with international scientists
doing biological research and conservation projects. Here you can also
admire giant tortoises and their one year old offspring, the second being a
miniature version of the first and are part of the breeding program. Admire
the impressive giant prickly-pear cactus forest and many land birds. The
visit to the station lasts around 40 minutes. After this visit passengers
have some free time to walk around town and shop for souvenirs or can mail
postcards. Passenger welcome & briefing, there is a cocktail and a
presentation of the crew. At this time a safety drill is practiced.
(National Park regulation) Free time on board.
Day 3 (MONDAY)
Wake up call, in each cabin there are speakers and a light music will awaken
passengers softly. Buffet Breakfast .Disembark at Punta Suarez, dry landing
and walk on lava terrain. Aside from the sea lion colonies this is one of
the most important sites for bird watching. Here as soon as you disembark
many species can be spotted up close, among these the hood mocking bird, red
billed tropic birds. You will also spot large marine iguanas with traces of
green and red along with lava lizards and colorful sally light foot crabs.
After a short trek you will run into colonies of masked and blue footed
boobies and their nesting grounds sometimes overlapped over the trail. You
will also find Galapagos doves, hawks and swallow-tailed gulls. After
crossing the nesting grounds you will reach the world colony of waved
albatross(15000 aprox.), they all come to the Galapagos for their mating
rituals. Finally you will visit the blowhole where water shoots into the air
at almost 23 m. (75 ft.). After a 3 hour trek you will want to stay longer.
Lunch. Disembarkation at Bahia Gardner (isla Española), wet landing on a
white coral beach amidst a large colony of sea lions, this site has no
trails but is considered an open area where you can spot : Galapagos hawks,
American oyster catchers, Galapagos doves, hood mockingbirds, 3 species of
Darwin finches, yellow warblers, lava lizards and marine iguanas and a great
place for swimming and snorkeling, the best spot is by the islet that looks
like a turtle; here if you are lucky you can admire many of the Galapagos
marine species such as King Angelfish, Creole fish, damsel fish, parrot
fish, manta rays, white tipped reef sharks, and many more. Cocktail & Dinner
Guides’ briefing on next day activities at the living room.
Day 4 (TUESDAY)
Wake up call, in each cabin there are speakers and a light music will awaken
passengers softly. Buffet Breakfast. Visit Ochoa Beach at Isla Lobos, after
a walk on a short trail passengers can swim and practice snorkeling with sea
lions. Dry landing at Puerto Baquerizo Moreno. Interpretation Centre, the
visit to the interpretation centre, where you learn about the natural and
human history of the islands through display presentations, lasts more or
less one hour. There is some time to shop in town for souvenirs. Lunch.
Disembarkation, wet landing at Punta Pitt (San Cristobal), guides provide
passengers with towels so they can dry their feet and put on their shoes and
begin the morning hike to the top of Pitt Point, an excellent opportunity to
view important nesting sites for many sea birds including blue footed,
masked and red footed boobies, frigate birds, swallow-tailed gulls and storm
petrels. Passengers board & at the bar awaits a delicious cocktail & snacks,
the yacht or ship departs to navigate through the Leon Dormido (Kicker rock)
a vertical tuff cone formation rising almost 153 m. (500 ft.) from the
ocean, representing for many a sleeping lion or a shoe in mid - ocean; aside
from the beauty in formation itself you can spot blue footed and masked
boobies, frigate birds on its cliffs and sea lions along the shore. Farewell
cocktail. Guides’ briefing on next day activities. Dinner.
Day 5 (WEDNESDAY)
Early wake up call. Disembarkation at Seymour Norte here after a dry landing
you will be encountered by swallow tailed gulls and sea lions that will be
found bodysurfing, it is also known for being another major nesting site for
blue footed boobies, and the largest colony of magnificent frigate birds
(different from the great frigate birds) . You will also spot marine iguanas
and the opportunity to see land iguanas. Breakfast. Disembark at the docks
(Isle of Baltra), passengers board a bus that drives them to the airport for
their flight back to Quito (airfare included). Meeting and assistance upon
arrival in Quito and transfer to the Four points Sheraton Hotel or similar
for overnight.
Day 6 (THURSDAY)
Today’s Quito city tour takes you to the Legislative Palace, the monastery
of San Augustin, Plaza of Independence, La Compania Church, Cathedral of San
Francisco & Panecillo Hill for a panoramic view of the city. Overnight at
the Four Points Sheraton hotel or similar .
Day 7 (FRIDAY)
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your connection flight to Lima
(not included) to take an exiting extension to Peru, Cusco and Machu Picchu.
Upon arrival transfer to Boulevard Hotel or similar. Overnight .(B)
Day 8 LIMA / CUSCO (SATURDAY)
Pick up and transfer to the Lima airport for the flight to Cusco (airfare
included). Upon arrival, you will be met and driven to Picoaga Hotel or
similar, followed by a few cups of mate de coca, whilst you iron out any
questions you may have with us. At 1:45 pm Cusco city tour. This tour
includes the major sites of historical interest in Cusco, including the
ruins of Sacsahuaman, Kenko and Tambomachay and the temple of the Sun. Also
included in this is a tourist card, giving you access to all the sites in
the Cusco area as a whole (i.e., including outside of the City itself). This
tour finishes at 18:00 hrs. Overnight. (B)
Day 9 PISAC & OLLANTAYTAMBO (SUNDAY)
(Note: This Tour is available just on Tuesday, Thursday or Sunday).
You will be picked up at 8:45 am . Full day excursion to the Urubamba
Valley, visiting: the village of Pisac, a picturesque town of creole and
colonial aspect and its lndian market and craftfair. Lunch provided. In the
afternoon you'll visit to the fortress of Ollantaytambo, an architectural
group that in the days of the Tahuantinsuyo empire was a gigantic
agricultural, administrative, social, religious and military complex, then
the Chincero market. At the end Return to Cusco and Overnight. (B,L)
INCA TRAIL TO MACHUPICCHU (4 days - 3 nights)
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KIDS under 12 years old or Students up to 25 years old -Discount $25.-usd
per person.
We requires a reservation of minimum 2 month working days in advance to
confirm the trip.
Note: To apply to this discount It is necessary to send us your scancopy ISC
(Internationational Student Card). Without this copy we will not be able to
make the discount . The group is form by 16 persons
IMPORTANT NOTE OF INCA TRAIL
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*Remember to take your original passport and isic card on the inca trail
because without them you are not going to be able to do the hiking and take
only the necessary items for the 2/1 days trek,the rest of your luggages you
can leave it at your hotel in Cusco (most of hotels and hostals has an
storage where to keep until your return)
* 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.
Included:
Bus service until km 82, entrance ticket to the Inca trail, professional
guide English and Spanish speaking guide during all the trekking, tents,
carriers, breakfasts lunches and dinners (as explained below), complete
Machu Picchu's ruins tour:
KILOMETERS OF WALKING DAY BY DAY
Day 01 - 12 Km (Km-82 to Huayllabmba) Cusco (3400) - Chillca (2720) -
Huayllabamba (2950) Day 02 - 12 Km (Huayllabamba to Pacaymayo)
Huayllabamba(2950) -Pakaymayu (3600) Day 03 - 16 Km (Pacaymayo to
Wiñayhuayna) Pakaymayo (3600) - Wiñaywayna (2700) Day 04 - 05 Km (Wiñayhuaina
to Machupicchu)Wiñayhuayna(2700)-Machupichu (2400)- Cusco(3400)
THE TEMPERATURE
the high temperature`s 25ºC and the low temperature`s 5ºC.
the coldest month is June and down to -5ºC.
HEIGHTS
Cusco City: 3,360 m.a.s.l.
Machu Picchu: 2,400 m.a.s.l.
Urubamba Valley: 2,850 m.a.s.l.
Inca Trail highest point: 4,200 m.a.s.l.
PARK REGULATIONS
The Inca Trail is part of the Machu Picchu Sanctuary, a protected area of
32,592 hectares, managed by the National Institute of Natural Resources,
INRENA. Every visitor must obey park regulations prohibiting littering,
cutting or damaging trees, removing or damaging stones of ruins and the
Trail, removing plants, killing animals, lighting open fires or camping in
the archeological sites (Only authorized campsites can be used).
Day 10 INCA TRAIL HIKE UP TO MACHU PICCHU (MONDAY) Pick up at your
Hotel .We start our trek escorted by native “quechua”
porters going through semi-arid terrain along the Urubamba river with
magnificent views of snow capped mount Veronica , later going through
Llactapata, an ancient Inca citadel that protected the entry to two valleys.
(B+L+D)
Day 11 INCA TRAIL (TUESDAY)
Today the first part of the trek takes us to the Inca Hamlet of Huayabamba,
later going through Warmiwañuska pass (4200 mt), known as “dead woman’s
pass”. (B+L+D)
Day 12 INCA TRAIL (WEDNESDAY)
walking on a remarkably preserved Inca Trail passing ancient archaeological
sites covered by dense jungle overgrowth , later visiting the Phuyupatamarca
(city above clouds) with spectacular view of snow covered Andean ranges,
camping at Wyñaywayna , probably the most spectacular archaeological complex
during the trek. (B+L+D)
Day 13 INCA TRAIL (THURSDAY)
Passing through the Intipunku (Gate of the Sun), we arrive to Machu Picchu,
the Lost City of the Incas. Complete guided tour, then late in the afternoon
train back to Cusco. Overnight at Picoaga Hotel or similar. (B)
B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner
INCLUDES :
-Transportation to head of trail
-Entrance ticket to Inca Trail
-Tents, and camping equipment
-Meals as specified in the above itinerary -Porters and cook -Professional
bilingual guide -Train ticket back to Cusco (Backpacker) -Mattress
NOT INCLUDES:
-Sleeping Bag
-Lunch at 4th day.
WE RECOMMEND 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,
-Extra US$50 changed in soles for any emergency and for tipping the porters,
use the hot shower on day 3 - 2 soles and for luch on day 4
MEALS
Breakfast varies from day to day and can include:
- tea, coffee or hot chocolate
- pancakes or bread (with butter/jam)
- eggs (fried, omelet) or Fruit
Lunches (the last day lunch is not included) Lunch includes:
- Soup
- Seconds (spaghetti or rice with veggies and meat)
- Tea or coffee 3 Dinners (the last day dinner is not included) Dinner
consists of:
- Soup
- Seconds (fish or chicken accompanied by potatoes en vegetables) -Tea or
coffee
Day 14 CUSCO / LIMA (FRIDAYS)
Transfer from hotel to the airport for your return flight back to Lima in
time to get your international flight connection (B)
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