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TIERRAS VIVAS A Whole World of Experincie Plateros 319 Cusco - Perú - 2012 Telefax: 051 84235211 Cell Phone: 051 849702020 / 849948212 Marinescu 9 - Cluj Napoca - Rumania. Phone: 0040745427084 - 00400752346714. email: info@tierrasvivas.com MSN: tierrasvivas@hotmail.com Skype: tierrasvivas http://www.tierrasvivas.com/ |
 Inka Trail
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Overview
What else can be said about this famous and most popular hiking trek in the world??? Discover one of Peru's most pristine landscapes and experience an Andean journey to the Sanctuary of Machu Picchu. Hike through high passes, highland meadows and tropical cloud forests to enter this Inca Sanctuary through the famous Sun's Gate ("Intipunku" in Quechua language). Be one of the many adventurers from around the world to successfully hike this moderate to difficult trip.
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Early morning transfer by private tourism bus to km 82 (headtrail).
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Meal: 03 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 03 dinners and 03 afternoon hot drinks.
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Drinking water for the 2nd and 3rd day.
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Camping Equipment: Double tents.
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Sleeping roll mat.
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Communal dinner tent, cooking tent, toilet tent.
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All eating and cooking stuff included as well.
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Stools and tables.
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Entrance fee to the Inca Trail and Machu Picchu.
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Porters: to carry food, tents and cooking stuff.
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One cook.
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English and Spanish speaking professional tour guide.
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Return ticket by train from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo.
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Tourism bus Ollantaytambo - Cusco.
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Breakfast the first day (in Ollantaytambo).
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Lunch the last day (recommended in Aguas Calientes).
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Sleeping bag (you can hire one (deposit required - passport or money).
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Extra porter for carry your personal belonging
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Bus down from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes town
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Left luggage at Machu Picchu. 4 soles for each bag.
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Tipping your trek stuff is optional but customary.
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Introduction While it is our intention to adhere to the route described below, there is a certain amount of flexibility built into the itinerary and on occasion it may be necessary, or desirable to make alterations. The itinerary is brief, as we never know exactly where our journey will take us, (remember we are in Please contact us for more information if needed.
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Day 1: Cusco - Km 82 - Llulluchapampa |
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Day 2: Llulluchapampa - Chaquicocha. Wake up, We start up the trail toward the first pass WARMIWANUSCA (4200m) passing though the cloud forest of Yunkachimpa and the Corralpunku with an excellent view of snowcapped peaks. From the pass we descend to the Pacamayo valley (3300m). Lunch in PACASMAYO, continueto Hike through the |
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Day 3: Chaquicocha - Wiñaywana We start up the trail, and pass through beautiful sup- tropical vegetation en route to the archaeological site of PHUYUPATAMARCA. Lunch at PHUYUPATAMARCA ( |
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Day 4: Cusco: Wiñaywayna - Machupicchu Begin hike overlooking the |
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. taylormade@tierrasvivas.com 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: Camping Camping Equipment (Included in this trip):
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: Cell: 00 51 084 984 948 212 Phone:
Checklist of what to take: * Passport (with photocopies) * Extra Money (emergency) * Camera and film * Binoculars * Cover for backpacks * Fair sized daypack * Anti-inflammatory tablets (e.g. Ibuprofen) * Windproof/waterproof jacket * Shirts/t-shirts * Sun hat * Shorts * Long trousers * Hiking pants/track pants * Hiking boots/ sturdy walking shoes * Sport sandals * Sleeping bag
* Sun block * Insect repellent
* Sunglasses (Optional) * Watch or alarm clock * Water bottle * Pocket knife * Torch/flashlight * First aid kit
* personal medication
Single Supplement:
IF YOU ARE TRAVELING ALONE AND WOULD PREFER TO SHARE A TENT, WE WILL PAIR YOU WITH ANOTHER TREKKER ONF THE SAME GENDER. IF YOU WOULD LIKE YOU OWN TENT THEN THERE WILL BE A SURCHERGE USD 30
Climate:
The highland region of Cusco has well defined winter and summer seasons. Winter day (June-August) are very sunny and warm, but the temperature drops to near freezing at night. Rainy season is from January to Mach. It is advised that even in the dry season all belongings should be packed in plastic bags.
All people who undertake the trail must be in a fit physical condition, althought the distances are not great the altitude and the cold nights make this a hard trek.
Therefore if you are ill or have been ill in the past few days you SHOULD NOT undertake the trail
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 USD100 (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… 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: sales@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 NOTE: For the inka trail, we suggest to make the booking with 6 month in advance do to the new regulations and the few space there are nowadays. If yo make the booking and there are no space for the inka trail, we will offer you an alternative trek, such as Lares Trek or Salkantay Trek. Departures guarante all year round, except in February when the Inca Trail is closed. Instead of, we offer you Lares Trek. Please contact us for more information info@tierrasvivas.com
Cost per pax USD 370
+ Local Payment no requirement *Rates can be modified without notice and upon availability at the moment of the booking* |