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 Tour
Description: The Inca trail is an extraordinary
and spectacular journey which takes you back into the days
that the Inca's used the trail to communicate between
settlements. During the trek you will have plenty of
opportunity to explore and photograph the breath-taking
architecture and enjoy the beautiful scenery we see along
the way. Professional Naturalist guides will teach you about
the Inca culture that once fostered the growth of this
extraordinary creation, the "Eighth Wonder of the World. The
trek will lead hikers into the mysterious city, built by
craftsman who rival the best stoneworkers of their time. The
hidden secrets of this lost city are yours to explore.
The Inca Trail portion consist of five to six hours of
hiking per day. Plenty of time is allowed for you to set
your own pace. While hiking you are expected to carry only a
small daypack with your camera, spare film, water bottle,
rain gear and personal items your may need. Porters carry
additional clothing, personal effects, and the camping
equipment. All trekkers are provided with a tent. Free from
the weight of a large pack, you have more time for
photography, observation, and exciting discovery on the Inca
Trail.
A normal day on the trail will begin with an early wake up
when a fresh cup of tea is brought to your tent, along with
a bowl of hot water for washing. Expert trail cooks, with
years of experience, will prepare your meals using fresh
vegetables, beef, and chicken. Vegetarian offerings are also
available. The daily trek begins around 8 am. Most of the
day's distances will be covered before lunchtime. We aim to
arrive at the campsite by mid afternoon, giving you plenty
of time to unpack for the night and to enjoy your
surroundings. You have ample time to walk at your own pace
and take in the fascinating surroundings. Enjoy the trail
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Day 1
- Cuzco
 AM - Arrive in the city of Cuzco in the morning hours. A local
guide will be waiting outside the luggage claim area of the
airport to provide you with the ride to your hotel. Check in and the
remainder of the morning at leisure to get
acclimatized to the altitude of Cuzco. You may head out by yourself and walk
the streets of the city and enjoy its friendly people and the Andean
atmosphere.
PM - In the early afternoon our guide will pick you up from the
hotel for a tour of the city. Drive by the Cathedral and visit the nearby
Inca ruins of the Sacsayhuaman fortress.
EVE- Evening at leisure in
preparation for the Inca Trail trek. Overnight at the hotel.
(No meals)
 Day 2
- Cuzco / Chilca /
Wayllabamba
AM - Wake up early in the morning for
breakfast and be ready for the guides to pick you up. Depart via overland
vehicles from Cuzco to Chilca where porters will be waiting to start the trek to
the ancient Inca city of Lactapata. All the camp gear will be carried by
porters, leaving you free to walk while only carrying a light pack with the
essentials for the day's trek.
PM - Lunch, followed by a short rest. Continue hiking along the ancient
Inca terraces to the village of Wayllabamba, located at 10,750 ft.
EVE - The crew will prepare camp for the night and dinner will be served.
get together with other hikers and discuss the day's highlights.
(B, L, D.)
 Day 3
- Runkurukay /
Phuyupatamarca
AM - After a
hearty breakfast begin the morning hike. Today we will see some of
the most spectacular views of the trek. Hike slowly uphill through
and enchanted epiphyte laden misty cloud forest to the Warmihuanusca Pass, the
highest pass at about 15,000 ft. Take your time to absorb the incredible scenery.
The images of the region will remain in your mind for the rest of your life.
PM - Lunch will be served followed by a short rest. Later we begin our
descent to the camp at the old Inca outpost of Runkurukay at 13,600 ft.
EVE - Dinner and overnight at the camp.
(B, L, D.)
Day
4 - Phuyupatamarca / Machu
Picchu / Aguas Calientes
AM -
After breakfast at the camp we will continue our hike to the ruins
of Phuyupatamarca. The trail then will parallel an ancient stone
road (just recently discovered), high above the Vilcanota River. The
area is covered with orchids and hummingbirds.
 PM - Lunch and continue the hike. Soon we will emerge at the
"Gate of the Sun" from where we get our first view of the
breathtaking ruins of Machu Picchu. From here we stroll down the
"Royal Highway" into the "Lost City of the Inca". Visit the ruins
and later check in at a local hotel in Aguas Calientes, located at
the foothill of Machu Picchu on the shores of the Urubamba River.
EVE - Evening at leisure and overnight.
(B, L.)
Day 5
- Machu Picchu / Aguas
Calientes - Cuzco
AM - Morning at leisure. You may want to take this last
opportunity to explore the ruins of Machu Picchu on your own or
climb Wayna Picchu, located in front of the ruins, for a spectacular
view of the Lost City.
PM - Train ride to Cuzco.
 EVE - Arrive at the station in Cuzco in the early evening
hours. Our local guide will be waiting for us to provide the
transfer to our hotel. Enjoy your last evening in Cuzco at leisure.
Overnight at the hotel.
(B.)
Day 6
- Cuzco
AM - Breakfast at the hotel and early morning at leisure. We
will be picked up from the hotel for the transfer to the airport for
our outbound flight.
(No meals)
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