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Vilcabamba to Machu picchu
(5D/4N)
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The last
refuge of the Inkas
Vilcabamba means Sacred Valley.The name comes from an Inka dialect called Quechua. It is composed of two
words: Huilco, meaning "sacred" or "god" and Bamba meaning "valley"; hence,"valley of
god" or "Sacred
Valley".This trek to the last
stronghold of the Incas, at the end of "a road going nowhere" is a unique
experience.
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DAY 1 CUSCO-CHAULLAY-WANCACALLI.-
We depart from Cusco in our private bus towards the Ollantaytambo town, then to the Màlaga passage mountain
(4,200 m.), entering towards the valley of Huyro and Maranura. Then, from Chaullay we go to
Wankakalli. We will start the hike visiting the archaeological Inca complex of Rosaspata and
Vitcos, where we'll appreciate the Ñusta Hisp'anan stone (the White Rock).
Transport from Cusco to Mollepata. We will begin the ramble joining with an experienced bilingual guide. The mules will carry all of our baggage, and also we'll have some emergency horses as far as Markokasa, the place where we will camp.
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DAY 2 RAQÁCHACA – ALLPACHACA.-
We will walk along an ascending path towards the Tullutacana passage (4300m). We will have lunch
after La Oqocha passage (4200m) and then we'll go descending two hours till Yanaqocha and then to
Saqsara where we will camp.
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DAY 3: ALLPACHACA - PUENTE SURIRAY.-
Our trail leads us down to the eastern slope of the Andes into a sub-tropical valley, where
the temperature is warmer and there we'll see the tropical forest plenty of exotic birds. . After 8hrs .of downhill
walking, we arrive to our campsite (Puente Suriray).
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DAY 4: PUENTE SURIRAY – LLACTAPATA – MACHUPICCHU.-
After the lunch we go upwards through tropical coffee and cacao farms, and get along to the
Aobamba passage 2,800m ( where we have the view of Machupicchu and the Salkantay mountain) and
then we will visit the Llactapata archeaological site.
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DAY 5: MACHUPICCHU - CUSCO.-
We take one of the early buses heading upwards to the ancient city of Machu Picchu. The trail will be
leaded by an official guide for approximately two hours. Then, we have plenty of time to explore
the mysterious site on our own before returning to Aguas Calientes to aboard the afternoon
train returning to Cusco.
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OUR SERVICE INCLUDES:
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DEPARTURE 2008 : |
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Collection from your hotel in the morning.
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Bus to the start of the trail - Vilcabamba and machu picchu entrance fees (US$50).
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English speaking professional guide (two guides for groups over 9 persons).
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Igloo tents - 2 persons in each 4-person capacity tent with plenty of space for your
backpacks
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Double thickness foam mattress.
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Cook and cooking equipment.
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Meals (05B,05L,04D) - food includes pancakes, omelets, soups, fresh fruit, avocado, pasta,
chicken, fish, meat, rice, all rich in carbohydrates and suitable for trekking, hot drinks
including coca leaves infussion, which is excellent for the altitude.
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Teatime everyday (tea, coffee, biscuits, popcorn).
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Mules (to carry the tents, food, and cooking equipment).
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Dining tent with camp tables and chairs. Kitchen tent.
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Accommodation for our cooks and muleteers.
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First aid kit including emergency oxygen bottle.
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Bus from Aguas Calientes to Machu picchu.
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Train ticket (Backpackers service) from Aguas Calientes to Cusco.
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Transfer from the train station to your hotel.
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January
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February
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March
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April
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May
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June
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Open
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July
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August
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Septembre
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October
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November
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December
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We will confirm your tour reservation by e-mail within a couple of days. We will require a trek
deposit of US$120 per person paid in advance. The date by which the trek deposit has to be paid
and details on how to pay the tour deposit will be included in the trek confirmation e-mail.
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NOT INCLUDED
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Breakfast on the first morning.
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Some hotels offer an early morning breakfast service.
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If not, meal in restaurant at Aguas Calientes on day 5 of the trek.
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Entrance to the thermal springs in Aguas Calientes US$1.5.
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Sleeping bags can be hired in our office for US$2 per day -tips for the guide, cook
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SEASON:
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APRIL-NOBEMBER.
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DURATION:
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5D/4N, (Cusco-Cusco).
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APPROPRIATE LEVEL :
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Moderate.
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COST PACKAGE:
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USD$ 450 per persons.
Discout per student USD$10
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MINIMUM DEPOSIT :
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US$ 120
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Payment details:
We will require a non-refundable trek deposit of US$120 per person payable within four days
. All Trek Perú
will confirm your trek booking. The deposit is to be paid by
bank or by (i) Western Union money transfer.
Further details on how to send the deposit are included within our trek booking confirmation e-mail. The remaining
balance is to be paid in our office at least two days prior to your trek departure date. Payment can be made in
cash US$, local currency (Peruvian Soles), American Express Travel Cheques (3%) or by VISA (6% surcharge - VISA's
cost not ours).
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