Inca
Trail
8 Day/7 Night
Our journey
is managed by experienced guides that will make your trip most pleasant
and safe. All of our luggage will be carried by native "quechua"
porters. Besides the following Inca Trail package we have 22 different
packages to Peru including the Amazon, Lake Titicaca, Arequipa and the
Colca Canyon, The Nazca Lines, Chan Chan and the Lord of Sipan. Any of
these tours can be easily added to the Inca Trail. Bulk fares are available
on all airlines serving Peru.
Passengers can book either the 8-Day Package or just the 5-Day Inca Trail
Package (from Day 3 to Day 7). All meals on the trail and all transfers
are included.
Map of the
Inca Trail:Click
here
The
Inca Trail to Machu Picchu is rated among the best trekking trips in the
world because of the exquisite beauty of its natural surroundings. These
include different ecological areas from high deserts to Andean tropical
rainforest. Following this ancient Inca trail we will be walking through
mysterious archeological sites, half covered by jungle overgrowth, that
looks like you are discovering them for the first time and finally arriving
to the lost city of the Incas, Machu Picchu.
ITINERARY
Day 1 - Arrival
in Lima
Upon arrival at the airport a host will meet and assist you in transferring
to the hotel and help you in registering.
Day 2 - Lima / Cusco
Breakfast at your hotel. Flight to Cusco.Tour of Cusco and its Ruins -
This afternoon's tour of the oldest continuously inhabited city in the
western hemisphere includes important landmarks of enchanting Cusco and
also the nearby ruins of Kenko, Puca-pucara, Tampumachay as well as the
Sacsayhuaman fortress. Once the center of the Inca civilization, modern
Cusco is a delightful combination of Inca and colonial architecture. During
the tour, you will visit Cusco's Cathedral, Santo Domingo Church and the
Plaza de Armas. (B)
Day 3 - Cusco / Piskacucho / Yunkachimpa
We will depart from Cusco and go on to Urubamba where we have a brief
stop, then on to Chillca to start the trekking. We will have lunch in
Miskay with an additional rest of a half hour approximately, after which
we start our trek to the first campsite. Along the way we will visit the
archeological site called Llactapata. (B,L,D)
Day 4 - Yunkachimpa / Warmiwañuska / Runkurakay
We will have breakfast early and start trekking to the highest point
of the Inca Trail, where we can see different ecological zones and enjoy
changing climates. We will cross the Warmiwañuska pass at 4200 meters
above sea level. After lunch we will continue on to the campsite at Paqaymayo
and enjoy dinner and a well deserved rest. (B,L,D).
Day 5 - Runkurakay / Chaq'icocha / Wiñaywayna
We will walk approximately 45 minutes up to reach the second pass
at 3850 meters above sea level, and will visit Runkurakay along the way.
We will also visit the Sayacmarka archeological group and then go on to
the Phuyupatamarka ruins. After lunch we head to Wiñaywayna where we will
spend our last night. (B,L,D).
Day 6 - Wiñaywayna / Machu Picchu
After an early breakfast, we start on the final leg of the trek to Machupicchu.
We will arrive at Intipunku where we will have a panoramic view of the
Machupicchu citadel. After a short hike down to Machupicchu, we register
and start on our 3 hour guided visit. After enjoying the remains, we will
be transfer back to the picturesque town of Aguas Calientes were we spend
the night. (B).
Day 7 - Machu Picchu / Huayna Picchu / Cusco
Early morning rise and after breakfast we'll take a bus up to visit the
lost city of Machu Picchu. An optional hike for the more dynamic persons
on the group would be to hike up to Huaynapicchu, the pyramid shape peak
that overlooks Machupicchu. Late afternoon train back to Cusco (B).
Day 8 - Cusco / Lima / Home
Breakfast at your hotel. Transfer from to airport for flight to Lima and
your connecting flight home. (B).
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2012 Prices per person |
Double
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Triple
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Single
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8
Day Package Tourist Class Hotels |
$1303
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$1262
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$1687
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8
Day Package First Class Hotels |
$1460
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$1463
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$2002
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8
Day Package Deluxe Hotels |
$1776
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$1691
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$2520
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Hotels
used |
Tourist
Class:
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Faraona
Grand Hotel in Lima, Presidente in Machu Picchu, Sonesta Posada del
Inca in Cusco. |
First
Class: |
Jose Antonio in Lima, Hatuchay Tower in Machu Picchu, Novotel in Cusco.
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Deluxe: |
DoubleTree El Pardo in Lima, Inkaterra Machu Picchu in Machu Picchu,
Libertador in Cusco. |
Departures:
Daily
Group Size: 6 to 15 (average 12 persons)
Not included:
Breakfast on the first day, usually included in your hotel.
Lunch in a restaurant in Aguas Calientes, the last day of the trail.
Tips to tour guides and porters.
Sleeping bag. Available for rent at $15 per day.
Additional personal porter: If you want to carry more than 6.5 kilos
of baggage, you can hire and additional extra porter to carry 18
kilos extra.
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Inca Trail: What
is included and what to bring, please click
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include: Please
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