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Inka Trail to Machu Picchu

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A fantastic 10 day adventure trip to Cusco and it's surroundings including the famous Inca trail trek to Machu Picchu. An adventure filled with history and natural beauty. This ancient roadway is surrounded by exquisite scenery and staggering slopes, lined with important archaeological remains. These sites, undiscovered and untouched by the Spanish conquerors, provide a valuable insight into the lives and customs of the Inka people. The trail is strategically located between a lush rainforest and the high sierra. The combination of archaeological remains and changing landscape buillds to a crescendo at Machu Picchu, sacred center of the Inkas.

Itinerary

Day 01 LIMA

Arrival at Lima and transfer to your hotel. Depending of time of arrival we can arrange an optional city tour.

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Day 02 LIMA - CUSCO

Morning flight to colonial the colonial city of Cuco, former capital of the Incas. Our guides will pick you up at the airport and transfer you to your hotel. Rest of the day free to get used to the altitude and to relax. (B)

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Day 03 CUSCO

In the morning we will have a guided walking tour through the colourful markets of Cusco as well as the other important attractions, among them: the colonial cathedral and the Temple of the Sun Koricancha. After lunch, an afternoon tour of Inka temples and several other Inka sights, including: the fortress of Sacsayhuaman, Kenko, Puka Pukara and the water temple, Tambo Machay. Late afternoon return to your hotel: relax or explore the interesting culture of Cusco.(B)

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Day 04 CUSCO - SACRED VALLEY

Full day guided excursion to the Sacred Valley. We will visit the picturesque Pisac market, then continue down the Urubamba Valley. After lunch we reach Ollantaytambo, a small Inka town with an impressive fortress. Overnight at a local hotel in Urubamba.(B,L)

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Day 05 SACRED VALLEY - PAUCARCANCHA - CAMP

Early departure to KM 82 where we meet our porters and where the famous Inca Trail will start. We'll cross the Urubamba River and travel along it. Enjoy the stunning scenery of snowcapped peaks of the Vilcanota mountain range. At 16.00 in the afteroon we will reach our first campsite. Our guides will prepare your food, so you can relax and explore the surroundings of the archaeological zone of Paucarcancha. (B,L,D)

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Day 06 PAUCARCANCHA - LLULLCHAPAMPA - CAMP

Along the trail, through the narrow hanging valley, you begin to see a cloud forest that harbors the Queñua tree, a rarity of the Andes. From here, the trail ascends steeply to a large pampas below the first pass. Camp overnight at Llulluchapampa, where you awake to the breathtaking view of Mt. Huayanay. (B,L,D)

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Day 07 LLULLUCHAPAMPA - PHUYUPATAMARCA - CAMP

Today will be the hardest day of our trekking adventure, as we have to climb towards the high Warmiwañusca pass (almost 4.200 meters). We will pass the Inca ruins of Runkuraqay, Sayamaca and the beautifull Inca sight of Phuyupatamarca. Here we will have our campsite. (B,L,D)

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Day 08 PHUYUPATAMARCA - MACHU PICCHU

The last day of our Inca adventure, descending into the cloud forest on the way to the ruins of Wiñay Wayna. From here its only two hours more to reach our destination: the lost citadel of Machu Picchu. It is impressive to see these Inca city appear. You'll take a brief tour before going into the nearby village of Aguas Calientes to enjoy some regional cuisine and the comforts of a hotel. (B,L)

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Day 09 MACHU PICCHU – CUSCO

Optional early trip to the ruins to experience Machu Picchu at sunrise. Afternoon train return to Cusco and transfer to your hotel. (B)

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Day 10 CUSCO – LIMA

Morning transfer to the airport for the return flight to Lima. Trip extensions to other regions or extra days in Lima or Cusco can also be arranged. (B)

Key: (B)reakfast (L)unch (D)inner

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Inlcusions / Exclusions

Included in tour cost

Professional, english-speaking local guides and camp staff
Meals as indicated
Plentiful, nutritious meals and snacks while on the trek (Vegetarian option available)
All hotel and camping accommodations (twin shared basis)
Entrance fees for Inca Trail, Machu Picchu and all scheduled tours and archaeological sites
Porters to carry camping equipment and any excess gear
North Face tents - three person
Air mattresses
Kitchen, dining and latrine tent
Hot water in the morning for washing
Drinking water through out the trek
2 tickets between Aguas Calientes and Machu Picchu
Train Ticket back to Cusco - Vista Dome train
Southern Explorations pre departure services
First Aid and Oxygen Bottle
Satellite Phone Communication

Excluded in tour cost

International round - trip airfare to and from Peru
Airfare $295 (Lima/Cusco/Lima)
Airport taxes international (around $30) and local (around $5)
Tips and gratuities
Travel insurance
Sleeping bags, hiking boots, and other personal gear
Continental breakfasts are included at all hotels. All other meals are not included unless specified in the itinerary.

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