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PERU TRAVEL PLANNER
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INCA TRAIL HIKE UP
TO MACHU PICCHU
2 days and 1 night
SEASON: From January / to December
not available on February
DEPARTURE:
Daily
PRICE PER PERSON:
ADULT : US$455
STUDENTS AND KIDS UNDER 12 YEARS OLD:
US$440
RETURN : Back Packer Train
Note: Vista Dome suplement US$45
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This trip allows a taste of the Inca
Trail with out days of hiking and camping. We begin the hike from the train
stop at Kilometer 104 and follow the trail for six hours to the spectacular
view of Machu Picchu from Inti Punku, The gate of the Sun. From here we
descend into the world famous “Lost City”. After a restful night in a hotel,
We return to Machu Picchu at dawn to see the ruins in perfect morning light.
In the afternoon, We return to Cusco by train.
DAY 01 CUSCO/MACHU PICCHU
We take the train from Cusco or Ollantaytambo, following the Urubamba river
to Km.104 of the railroad, where we alight and cross a footbridge to begin
our hike at the Inca site of Chachabamba. After a brief visit to this lovely
ruin with its water channels and fountains, we start the four-hour ascent
that will take us past spectacular overlooks above the great valley, then
below a lovely waterfall near the delightful site of Wiñay Wayna (Forever
Young). We ascend through this largest and most exquisite of the Inca Trail
sites, passing its chain of ritual baths and elegantly curved terracing, and
then joining the main Inca trail. We follow it across a steep mountainside
and up narrow stairways through lush, humid cloud-forest of giant ferns and
broad-leaf vegetation. Suddenly we cross the stone threshold of Intipunku
(Sun Gate) and encounter an unforgettable sweep of natural beauty and human
artistry –a backdrop of twisting gorge and forested peaks framing the
magical city of Machu Picchu.
We walk the last half-hour or so down the royal flagstone walkway, past
outlying shrines and buildings and through the heart of Machu Picchu, taking
a bus to the small town of Aguas Calientes where we overnight in a local
hotel.
( Walking distance approximately 13 Km)
DAY 02 MACHU PICCHU/CUSCO
We enjoy an early morning visit to the fabled ruins, spending the day in
both guided and individual exploration. After we visit the most fascinating
features of this astounding and mysterious Inca settlement, some will want
to take the optional hike to an amazing overview of the site, while other
may prefer to investigate Machu Picchu’s multitude of hidden nooks and
corners.
After a full-on experience of this glorious monument to the Inca
achievement, we return to Aguas Calientes and board the return train to
Cusco.
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:
Lunch second day
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.
IMPORTANT NOTE
We suggest to book one month in advance at least. Please note that there is
a limit of visitors per day so we also suggest to book your trip as soon as
possible. Also note that all the below information are mandatory.
Name and Surname (as in your passport)
Age
Date of Birth
Passport Number
Citizenship
*Hotel in Cusco (address - phone number)
* You can send this information to us as soon as you get it but with enough
time to avoid any problem with your pick up service.
KIDS under 12 years old or students up to 25 years old Discount $15.-usd per
person.
We requires a reservations of minimun 2 months working days in advance to
confirm the trip.
Note: To apply to this discount It is necessary to send us your scan copy
ISIC (International Student Identity Card) with your other information.
Without this copy we will not be able to make the discount. The group is
form by 16 persons
If you will take the two excursion Inca Trail or the Salcantay trek we ask
you to fill the custumer regarding the commentaries or otherwise you can
inform to the Operations Deparment and our staff at Orquidea Real Hostal
about those activities.
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EMERGENCY NUMBERS IN LIMA (24 hours)
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Fax Number +51 1 2421273
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do after take the
tour to avoid problems regarding
the quality of the service and
help you to resolve it before you leave to your country otherwise
our agency
is assuming that all your
services was ok therefore we are not going to accept any
claims.
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Thu,16 Jul 2009
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