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On the trail, we pass through an amazing secuence of ecological zones,
from sparsely vegetated alpine meadows flanking two spectacular snow
peaks, down through a subtropical cloud forest, we arrive to Machupicchu.
ITINERARY
DAY
1 : CUSCO (3400 m.) - MOLLEPATA -
SORAYPAMPA
We
pick you up from your hotel and travel by private Bus to Mollepata
village (begining of the trail). This village is located along a shore
cut by the main road Cusco – Abancay.
We
start our hike and meet our arrieros “horsemen” and cook who help us
to make easy our hike. we hike up enjoying the diversity of the flora
and fauna at this altitude. Then we stop to enjoy our delicious lunch at
Chuñuna which is a quiet spot.
In the afternoon after 3 hours hike we arrive to our first campsite
Soraypampa (3,800 m). Overnight.
DAY
2 : SORAY PAMPA - 7 SNAKES PASS -
CHAULLAY
After
a good breakfast, we leave Soraypampa, this is the hardest day because
we have to climb to the 7 snakes Pass (4,600 m.) the highest point of
our trip to MACHU PICCHU, from where we enjoy an spectacular view of the
high snow peak called Salkantay (6,271 m) and great views of Humantay
and Huayanay mountains and small lakes and morraines too. Later we hike
downhill to CHAULLAY. Overnight.
DAY
3 : CHAULLAY - LA PLAYA
After
and early breakfast we continue our day hiking until Wiñay Poqo where
we have lunch.
Hiking down hill is pretty easy and here we get into the sub tropical
forest where we can see coca, coffee and several native fruits
plantations. In the afternoon we hike down hill to get LA PLAYA village.
Overnight.
DAY
4 : LA PLAYA -
AGUAS CALIENTES TOWN
From
La Playa we take a local transport for 20 minutes to Lucma (hike if
local transport is not available), from here we start our climb for 3
hours to Llactapata (recently discovered Inca Site) which is famous for
a “great condor view of Machu Picchu”. We enjoy a picnic lunch. Then
we hike down hill to the Hydroelectric Station where we take the local
train to Aguas Calientes (45 minutes). Overnight. Optional Hot Springs
($3.5)
DAY
5 : AGUAS CALIENTES TOWN - MACHUPICCHU -
CUSCO
Early
Breakfast. We leave early by bus to visit Machu Picchu and to enjoy the sunrise and optional climbing to the mountain
of Huaynapicchu.
A guided tour of 3 hours, and then you have free time to explore by
yourself (optional the temple of the moon which is located behind Huayna
Picchu Mountain and the Inca bridge).
The guide will tell you the time for the meeting at the train station to
take the train back to Cusco. Transfer to Your Hotel.
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PRIVATE
SERVICE
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A private service trek is organized just for you with private transport
and your own personal tour guide. We do not add other
people to your group, in order to provide you the best
service possible with personal attention and added comfort.
INCLUDES:
Hotel collection and private bus to the village of
Mollepata (begining of the trek). Professional bilingual
tour guide. High-quality camping equipment (4 person tents
used just for 2 persons, mattress, dining tent, kitchen
tent), cooking equipment.
Plentiful meals, vegetarian option (morning tea, breakfast,
snacks, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner every daily). Food
includes: pancakes, omelets, soups, fresh fruit, avocado,
pasta, chicken, fish, meat, rice, all rich in
carbohydrates and suitable for trekking and hot drinks.
Boiled water is also provided to fill up your water
bottles. Horsemen, pack animals (horses and mules to carry
your personal items and camping gear, saddled horses just
for the first 2 days). Good cook. First aid kit &
oxygen bottle. Accomodation in Aguas Calientes. Tourist
bus roundtrip to Machupicchu. Entrance fee to Machupicchu.
Train ticket back to Cusco. Transfer from the train
station to your hotel.
EXCLUDES:
Breakfast on the first morning. Last lunch in Aguas
Calientes town. Entrance to the thermal springs ($3.5) and
sleeping bag (you can hire it in our office US$ 15 for the
whole trail).
You should bring
Backpack,
sleeping bag (you can rent it in our office), warm clothes,
fleece, sweater, rain jacket or rain poncho, hiking boots
and sandals, trousers and shorts, wool socks, wool hat,
gloves, baseball cap, flashlight and extra batteries, sun
glasses, water bottle and purification tablets, sun block,
insect repellent, toiletries, bathing suit, towel and your
passport
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GROUP
SIZE: Private Group.
DEPARTURES:
From
April until November.
PRICE
PER PERSON 2007:
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Persons
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2
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3
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4
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5
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6
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7
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Price
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$410
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$390
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$370
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$350
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$330
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$315
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Persons
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8
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9
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10
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Price
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$300
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$290
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$280
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DISCOUNT:
US$15
discount to students with a valid International Student
Identity Card ISIC and children under 12 years old |
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YOU
SHOULD BRING :
Backpack,
sleeping bag (you can rent it in our office), warm clothes,
fleece, sweater, rain jacket or rain poncho, hiking boots
and sandals, trousers and shorts, wool socks, wool hat,
gloves, baseball cap, flashlight and extra batteries, sun
glasses, water bottle and purification tablets, sun block,
insect repellent, toiletries, bathing suit, towel and your
passport
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TREK
OPTIONS
(1)
Horse for personal use or saddle horse.- US$60 for the whole
trip.
(2)
Vegetarian meals.- We can provide vegetarian meals or special
diets with no extra cost. Just let us know at least 2 days
prior to trek departure.
(3)
Sleeping bag rental.- We have sleeping bags in our office for
rent.
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