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The Lost city of the Incas, Machu Picchu, with no doubt the symbol of the Inca civilization. The royal path that carried pilgrims and authorized officers of the empire to the sacred city was "The Inca Trail" as we know it now.The way along this Andean path is a fascinating and unforgettable experience. The Inca Trail is paved with blocks of stone and has stone stairways, tunnels and wooden bridges and paths across rivers, streams, beautiful valleys, warm cloud forests and cold highlands. All this vision makes the visitor meditate about the intellectual and grandeur of the Andean man whose highest achievement was the Inca civilization. The Inca Trail to Machu Picchu is part of an Inca roads system of more than 30,000 kilometers that integrated the vast empire of Tahuantinsuyo from southern Colombia to central Chile passing through the cities of Quito, Ecuador; Cajamarca, Huanuco, Jauja, Huamanga, and Cusco in Peru; La Paz and Cochabamba in Bolivia; Salta and Tucuman in Argentina. There roads ran mainly along the coast and mountain regions and in some cases they also reached the tropical mountains in the Amazon forest as is he case with the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. |
Day 1 : Cusco - Machu Picchu - Aguas Calientes: We will pick you up at your hotel at 05.30am and take you to San Pedro train station to board the train that will take us to km.104 km on the Cusco – Machupicchu railroad (starting point of the trek), where we will arrive at around 10:00 am. We start visiting the Chachabamba archaeological complex (2150 masl), located very close to the control point, to then embark upon an 8 km ascending trail, which after four hours will take us to the archaeological complex of Wiñaywayna (2700 masl). This is an impressive complex made up of an agricultural center with numerous terraces, a religious sector and an urban sector. On the way up we will have magnificent views of the Urubamba River valley and the Choquesuysuy archaeological complex located on the other side of the river, and also of a beautiful waterfall located just a few minutes away from Wiñaywayna. We will then go on and climb to Intipunku, or The Sun Gate. This will take an hour of hiking along a trail of flat stones on the edges of cliffs in highland jungle. From this fabulous spot, we will contemplate the sacred citadel of Machupicchu. From Intipunku we will descend to Machupicchu and then by bus to Aguas Calientes. Accommodation and overnight at the selected hotel/hostel. |
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Day 2 : Aguas Calientes - Cusco: We will pick you up early from your hotel, board a bus to go up to Machupicchu and then immediately begin a complete guided tour of the Inca citadel that will take approximately two hours. You will then have free time to walk around, climb the Huaynapicchu Mountain, where one can experience spectacular views of all of Machupicchu, the valleys and mountains that surround it, or visit the Temple of the Moon and the fabulous Inca Bridge. In the afternoon, we will meet in the town of Aguas Calientes where, if you like, you can visit and relax in the thermal baths. From here we will take the train back to the city of Cusco, where we will arrive after nightfall. * Departure and arrival times are approximated. |
Included: USEFUL INFORMATIONWEATHER: Cusco has a temperate climate with year round temperatures fluctuating between 14º - 16ºC, with warm days and cold nights. The rainy season in Cusco is from December to March Machu Picchu has a semi-tropical climate, with warm and humid days and cold nights. The rainy season in Machu Picchu is from November to March, so be prepared. The wet months are January to April, when roads are often closed by landslides or flooding. The best months for visiting Machu Picchu are from April to October. we recommend you to: - Use boots during treks and sneakers during long walks. - Drinking lots of liquids on long excursions, specially during the Inca Trail - Always taking an umbrella or rainwear. what to bring: - Hiking boots, sneakers and shoes. - Long pants or slacks - Long-sleeved shirts. - T-shirts - Sweaters and a jacket. - Rain wear. - Camera. - Insect Repellent and sun block. - Personal toilet items. - First Aid kit (bandaids, cotton, bandages, alcohol, aspirin, tablets for stomach troubles, medicines to avoid altitude sickness). - Flashlight and knife. - Wash kit, water bottle and water purifying tablets. - A light backpack. - A change of underwear. - Gloves, scarf, wool socks and a hat or cap. - A towel and toilet paper. - Dried fruits, candies and chocolates. water: The tap water in most of Peru is potable, but the chemical content varies from place to place. To avoid problems, we recommend that you always drink bottled water. health: Because you are visiting Andean areas, don't forget to take precautions to avoid altitude sickness if you are prone to it. Be sure to try a hot tea or an infusion of coca leaves on arrival at altitude. During your first day move slowly and eat lightly, resting the first couple of hours. 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. |
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