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Tour type:Adventure - Cultural
Duration of the tour: 07 days / 06 Nights.
Departure of the tour: Every day.
Start of the Tour: Chaullay town.
End of the Tour: Cusco.
Places to be visited:
Chaullay, Huancacalle, Pacchapata, Incawasi,Abra mojon, Yanatile, Zurriría, Hidroeléctrica, Aguas calientes, Machupicchu. |
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In the heart of the Vilcabamba Cordillera, surrounded by many high mountains, at the edge of the jungle there are trees, rivers, uneven peaks and an incredible richness of flora and fauna. We will cross this zone on an Inca path.
Espiritu Pampa, the ghost plain and Vilcabamba, the Incas´ last capital. Under attack by the Spaniards, the Inca kings, Saire Tupac, Tito Cusi Yupanqui, Tupac Amaru I and Manco Inca were forced to seek refuge in the depths of the mountain ranges and the jungle. Manco Inca, one of the last Incas, feeling over-controlled by the Spanish had no other option: he had to rebel against the conquistadors and formed an army from the last elements of resistance against the Spanish. He took a group of military leaders and formed a neo-political empire, respecting the Inca traditions and culture of religion and astronomy. |
DAY 1: CUSCO - OLLANTAYTAMBO – HUANCACALLE: We will depart at 07:00 in a private bus from Cusco to the town of Huancacalle, from where we will start our trek. Along the way, we will pass by villages including Cachimayo and Chincheros (3760 m.a.s.l.) |
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And continue deep into the lush Sacred Valley of the Incas. This area sits at 2800 to 2900 m.a.s.l. and is characterized by a warm climate all year long. We will arrive at the town of Ollantaytambo (2850 m.a.s.l.), where we will have a short rest. We will continue our hike to Malaga (4313 m.a.s.l.). Immediately we will start descending into the semi-tropical Vilcabamba Valley, and after a 3-hour hike we will arrive at the town of Huancacalle (3000 m.a.s.l.) where we will make camp for the night. |
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DAY 2 : HUANCACALLE – AZUTINA PASS - INKA WASI.:
Near the town of Huancacalle, we will find the archaeological complexes of Vitcos Rorarpata (3080 m.a.s.l.) and Ñusta Hispana (3050 m.a.s.l.) which we will visit before continuing on our way. |
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During the hike, we will enjoy an exceptional view of the Tincoc and Ccaccacarcel rivers. On the way up to Pachac, we will stop and have lunch, and then continue via this forgotten part of the Inca Trail towards the Azutina Pass (3900 m.a.s.l.). Later, we will arrive at the town of Pumachaca (3150 m.a.s.l.). This is the crossroads that take travellers to Choquequirao, Espiritu Pampas, Nustahispana, Vitcos Rosaspata and Machu Picchu, our final destination. We will arrive at the best-known and most-travelled part of the Inca Trail, and then descend to the ruins of Inka Wasi, where we will make camp for the night. |
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DAY 3: INKA WASI - HATÚN PAMPA: We will walk along the original Inca Trail that leads to the village of Racachaca (3650 m.a.s.l.), located next to the Lazuna glacier (5470 m.a.s.l.). Later, we will arrive at Hatún Pampas (3800 m.a.s.l.) where we will make camp for the night. |
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DIA 4 – LACCOCOCHA LAGOON – MUTUYPATA:
We will arrive at the highest point of our trek, located at the Yanacocha Pass (4600 m.a.s.l.). At this spot, we will take in the amazing panoramic 360° vista of the Salkantay glacier and the Machu Picchu mountain, part of the Vilcabamba mountain range; and on the other side. |
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We will be able to see the Mojon Pass (4500 m.a.s.l.). After hiking through the Yanacocha Pass, we will start descending, passing through the lush green vegetation and arriving at Laco Cocha Lake (3600 m.a.s.l.). From there, will trek into the cloud forest of Mutuypata, where we will make camp for the night (3000 m.a.s.l.). |
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DAY 5: MUTUYPATA – YANATILE: We will walk through the exuberant Mutuypata Valley along the Sacsarayoc River. The presence of natural hot springs indicates that this is an active volcanic zone. |
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Our trek continues towards the Yanatile Valley (2000 m.a.s.l.), and we will finish our journey in the town of Santa Teresa (1800 m.a.s.l.), home to a terrible a catastrophe in 1998 caused by flooding on the Vilcanota River. We will have some time to relax in the natural hot springs in Santa Teresa. |
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DAY 6: SANTA TERESA - HIDROELECTRICA – AGUAS CALIENTES. We will make a short hike along the Willcamayu River. We will use the small hand-operated gondola to cross the river, and then make our way to the power station. |
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From there, we will take the local train and arrive at the town of Aguas Calientes (2050 m.a.s.l.) located at the foot of Machu Picchu, and we will spend the night in a hostel. |
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DAY 7: AGUAS CALIENTES – MACHUPICCHU – CUSCO:
We will get very early (4:30am) and we will have our breakfast, then we will begin the ascent long walk during 1 hour and 30 minutes until the sanctuary Inca of Machupicchu, when arriving we will have free time to take photos, to enjoy the sunrise and the architectonic beauty of this sanctuary, tour guided will be by 2 hours knowing and learning the art of the Inca culture, when concluding the visit with the guide, you will have free time (3 hours approximately ) to make your visit by the places that you want and also to be able going at the Huyna Picchu mountain, of where you will have a beautiful View of the Inca City, after your visit we will return to Aguas Calientes town to have the lunch and to rest. At 3: 30pm, we will approach the train that will bring us from return to the city of the Cusco in 4 hours, when arriving at the Cusco, we will pick up you from the train station to your Hotel, finalizing with our services. |
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INCLUDED:
- Pick up from hotel and Transportation from Cusco to Chaullay and Huancacalle.
- Bilingual professional guide.
- Hostel 1 night – Aguas Calientes.
- Excellent food: 3B – 3L – 3D.
- Camping equipment: Tents, mattress, dinning tent, tables, chairs…..,etc.
- Horseman and horses to carry the camping equipment and the food.
- Entrance ticket to Machupicchu.
- Return train ticket (backpacker service) to Cusco.
- First aid kit and oxygen bottle.
DOES NOT INCLUDED:
- First breakfast.
- Lunch on the last day.
- Sleeping bag.
YOU MUST TO BRING:
- Original passport.
- A backpack with a change of clothes for the whole period of the trek.
- Rain jacket or poncho (plastic ponchos can be purchased in Cusco).
- Strong footwear, ideally trekking or sport shoes.
- Warm clothes, including jacket, fleece and sweaters.
- Flashlight and batteries.
- Camera, films and batteries (batteries consume more quickly under cold conditions).
- Hat or cap to protect you from the sun, rain and cold.
- Sun block.
- Insect repellent.
- Toilet paper.
- Snacks: biscuits, energy bars, chocolate, etc.
- Water bottle and sterilizing tablets (Micropur).
- Swimsuit (if you intend to go to the hot springs).
- Cash in soles and US$ (no ATM machines in Aguas Calientes).
ADDITIONAL OPTIONS.
- An extra hotel night in Aguas Calientes can be booked for you at an additional cost depending on the hotel you choose.
- If you wish to visit Machu Picchu again the following day, the additional cost of the entrance fee will be charged.
- Vistadome Service train (First Class) instead of the Backpacker one (Tourist train), at an additional cost.
- Discount of $ 13, 00 dollars with the student card the International (ISIC Card).
- Walking sticks or poles (rubber covers required).
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