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Overview
The Tropical Inca Trail is a new route, which involves biking, walking and just being. Our multiple terrain trips, includes recently discovered real Inca paths, visited only by our clients, archaeological ruins, an 80km bike downhill through the mountains from Abra Malaga to the green valleys below and the jungle base of Santa Maria. The four day, three night trip ends with a dawn view of the valleys below from Machu Picchu
Itinerary
Day 01: Arrive to
Day 02: Fly to
Day 03: Sightseeing to
Day 04 05: Driver to Apurimac River, Rafting 2 Days
Day 06: Driver to Abra Malaga, bicycle to
Day 07 08: Starting to walk to Machupicchu town
Day 09: Continue trek to
Day 10: Relaxing day
Day 11:Departure
What is included in this trip?.
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Group leader: Tour Leader throughout and local guides |
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Accommodation: Hotel (6 nights), Hostal basic (3 nights), Camping (01 night). |
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Entrance fee: Includes all entries according to itinerary |
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Highlights: 02 Days Rafting on the Cusipata River, Bike tour across the Jungle, 02 days hike to Machupicchu, Discover the lost city of Machu Picchu. |
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Meals: Included while on the Bike, Hike to Machupicchu. |
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Transport: Domestic flight, Van, Bike, Train, Tourism Bus, Boat, Foot. |
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Day 01: Lima Please note that Day 1 is the day of arrival and there are no planned activities, so you can arrive at any time. Similarly the last day is day off, during which there are no planned activities. Find attached a note of welcome at the hotel lobby. Your tour leader will contact the hotel on day 1 and verify that you are accommodated in a comfortable environment. |
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Day 02:Cusco Transfer to Lima airport where we board the flight that will take us to the imperial city of the Incas, transfer to hotel, rest of the day free to explore around the city, where you can appreciate the Inca stone buildings still in perfect condition and its narrow streets such as San Blas, and can also do an optional tour, check with your operator or moved to schedule a tour around the city. Cusco has many places to visit, such as the |
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Day 03: Cusco We can make some optional activities such as the
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04 05 Day: Apurimac River Early morning we start our journey to the town of |
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Day 06: Santa Maria (Downhill) Today, we head towards the Abra Malaga, where we will start to decline in cycling to |
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07 08 Day: Hike to Machupicchu We continue our journey, walking near the river Vilcanota and appreciating life in the Valley also appreciate wildlife in the area (parrots, hummingbirds, eagles, wildcats, millipedes, lizards) as medicinal plants and fruit trees (banana, mango, oranges, tangerines, cocoa, Pacaya, coffee, etc.). Proceeding our walk up the town of |
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Day 09: Machupicchu Early morning climb on foot to the archaeological site of Machu Picchu, where we will have the opportunity to see the sunrise from the Inti Punko (indigenous language) and further guided by the important sites of the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu and then we will have a free time to take photos or climb to Waynapicchu mountain, in the afternoon return to Cusco by train.
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10 Day: Cusco Today is a relaxing day, free time to explore the fascinating imperial city of the Incas, visit its market, buy souvenirs, take optional activities, and get ready for one last night in the city |
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11 Day: Departure |
Dossier
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Important Notes: 1) Shorter/longer stays, hotel upgrades and extra trips all possible.
Please contact our sales department for more information or check out our Taylor Made section. 2) Visas: You may be required to obtain a travel visa, also all countries require a valid passport (with a minimum 6 months validity). Contact your local embassy, or consulate for the most up-to-date visa requirements, or see your travel agent. IT'S YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO HAVE THE CORRECT TRAVEL DOCUMENTATION. Accommodation: Hotels, Hostal Basic, Camping Joining Hotel: The following hotel will be used in Colonial Hotel*** Address: 310 Espinar, Comandante Av-Miraflores Phone: 00 51 01 444 5909
Joining Instructions: If you are arriving from abroad and have booked an arrival transfer with us, a Tierras Vivas representative will meet you at the airport. Upon leaving the customs area, follow the gates and turn right to exit the airport. Just before exiting there is a small area on the left hand side where the official transfers are waiting with signs. Look for a Tierras Vivas sign board with your name on it. If no one is there and you have not made contact with our local operatos/representative within 15 minutes of clearing customs and immigration, we recommend that you make your own way to the Starting Point Hotel. Please apply to your travel agent on your return for a refund of the transfer cost if this occurs. If your taxi driver does not speak English and you do not speak Spanish, simply show driver the hotel address to simplify communications. Arrival Complications: We don't expect any problems, and nor should you, but if for any reason you can not commence your trip as scheduled, please contact your starting point hotel, requesting that you speak to or leave a message for your trip leader/local operator or to the emergency contact details provided in this dossier. If you are unable to get in touch with your leader/local operator, please refer to our emergency contact details. If you have pre-booked an airport transfer and have not made contact with our local operatos/representative within 30 minutes of clearing customs and immigration, we recommend that you make your own way to the Starting Point Hotel, following the Joining Instructions. Please apply to your travel agent on your return for a refund of the transfer cost if this occurs. Local Emergency Contact If you need emergency assistance, you can contact us locally at the following phone numbers:  00 51 84 235 211 LocalChecklist of what to take: * Passport (with photocopies) * Travel insurance (with photocopies) * Airline tickets (with photocopies) * USD cash * Credit and debit cards * Vouchers and dossier * Any entry visas or vaccination certificates required * Camera and film * CD/MP3 player * Reading/writing material * Binoculars * Cover for backpacks * Fair sized daypack * Wool hat, mitts or gloves (preferably water proof) * Sleeping bag (this can also be hired locally for approximately $3USD/day-these are high quality and warm) * Strong plastic bags to help keep gear dry * Anti-inflammatory tablets (e.g. Ibuprofen) * Fleece top * Windproof/waterproof jacket * Shirts/t-shirts * Sun hat * Shorts * Long trousers * Pants/track pants * Hiking boots/ sturdy walking shoes
* Sport sandals * Sun block * Insect repellant
* Sunglasses * Toiletries (biodegradable) * Watch or alarm clock * Water bottle * Pocket knife * Small flashlight * First-aid kit (should contain lip salve, Aspirin, Band Aids, anti-histamine, tablets for mild cases of diarrhea, re-hydration powder, and extra prescription drugs you may be taking). Meal Budget: Daily allowance USD25 for meals not included. For additional expenses, please contact our sales department for more information sales@tierrasvivas.com Emergency Fund: Please, make sure you have access to at least an additional USD200 (or equivalent) as an ''''emergency'''' fund, to be used when circumstances outside our control (eg. a natural disaster) need a change to our planned tour. This is a rare occurrence! But you never know… Departure Tax: USD18 International flights USD7 Domestic flights A Couple of Rules:
Illegal drugs will not be tolerated on any trips. Possessing or using drugs not only contravenes the laws of the land but also puts you at risk. Smoking marijuana and opium is a part of local culture in some parts of the world but is not acceptable for Tierras Vivas travellers. Our philosophy of travel is one of respect towards everyone we encounter, and in particular the local people who make the world the special place it is. The explotation of prostitutes is completely contrary to this philosophy. Our group leader/local operators has the right to expel any member of the group/tour if drugs are found in their possession or they use prostitutes.
Travel Insurance: Travel insurance is compulsory in order to participate on any of our trips. When travelling on a trip with us, you will not be permitted to join the tour until evidence of travel insurance has been sighted by your leader or local operator, who will take note of your insurance details. When selecting a travel insurance policy we require that at a minimum you are covered for medical expenses including emergency repatriation. We strongly recommend that the policy also covers personal liability, cancellation, curtailment and loss of luggage and personal effects. If you have credit card insurance we require proof of purchase of the trip (a receipt of credit card statement) with a credit card in your name. Contact your bank for details of their participating insurer, the level of coverage and emergency contact telephone number. Tierras Vivas is a Travel Assurance provider, and in case you are interested in get our proposal, please contact us to the following email: info@tierrasvivas.com
Responsible Travel:
Tierras Vivas has been responsible to offering low-impact tours that benefit traveller and host alike. We work with local communities, businesses and individuals to develop sustainable tourism opportunities that help local economies while minimizing negative environmental and cultural impacts. Keeping in Touch: If you need to be contacted while travelling we recommend that you set up an email address that can be accessed on the road, rather than relying on postal mail. Ciber cafes are becoming increasingly commonplace and cheap throughout the regions we visit, and have quickly become the preferred way for our leaders and travellers to stay in touch. If someone wishes to contact you in an emergency while you are on one of our trips we recommend that they contact your local booking agent, or refer to our Emergency Contact. AVAILABILITY & PRICES
Departures guarantee twice a month all year round. Please contact us for more information info@tierrasvivas.com
Cost per pax USD 906 + Local Payment USD 350 Local payment Most of our adventure trips involve a local payment. This amount is the final payment for your tour. Paying locally facilitates the flow of funds into countries that we travel through and also helps to reduce the overall price of the tour, allowing us to keep our tours at a competitive price, passing our costs savings on to you. *Rates can be modified without notice and upon availability at the moment of the booking* |