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>> Inca Trail Vilcabamba to Machupicchu |
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05 Days - 04 Night |
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A new different alternative for the conventional Inca trail trekking route , on the south face of the Salcantay Glacier.
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Destinations: |
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Huanca Calle, Vitcos, Jasutina, Racachaca, Pumaccasa Abra Mojon, Mutuypata, Yanatile, Santa Teresa, Aguas Calientes |
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Departs From: Cusco and ends in Cusco |
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Tour Details |
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| >> DAY 1 |
We leave from Cusco at 4:00 a.m. in our private bus and pass small villages like Chinchero, Urubamba and Ollantaytambo. We'll make the ascent to a cold place close to the snow caps, where we'll see huge stones covered with snow, and then we'll ascend until Abra Malaga (4170 m.s.n.m). Then going down again 2 km, we will find Chaullay (1890 meters), the point where both the Urubamba River and Vilcabamba River come together.The group will rest in Huancacalle around 3:00 pm for lunch. Just 30 minutes away, we'll find an archaeological site at Vitcos (Rosaspata), where we will spend the night. B/L/D
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| >> DAY 2 |
We will start our second day from Huancacalle at 7:00 am. After 4 hours of walking, the group will arrive at Totora Huayco (1890 meters). We will ascend for 1 hour to Jasutina Pass, where we'll stop for lunch. From there, we will descend for 3 hours until Racachaca, where we will find a nice view of the snow-covered peak of Lasoma and our second campsite.
B/L/D
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| >> DAY 3 |
The group starts to ascend at 7:00 am from Racachaca to Pumaccasa pass, where we can see Yanacocha Lagoon. After 20 minutes of walking we'll arrive at Pumaccasa pass. The snow-covered peak of Pumacillo and Soyroccocha lagoon offer great and wonderful vistas here. We'll descend to Soyrococha lagoon to enjoy lunch and continue on to Mojon Pass, the highest pass in our trek. We'll see the snowy peaks of Verónica and Salkantay and also the Huayna Picchu. The group will descend for almost 4 hours until Mutuypata, where we’ll find the third campsite. B/L/D |
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| >> DAY 4 |
We leave from Mutuypata at 7:00 am, descending to the town of Yanatile. Along the way, we can enjoy the hot waters on the edge of the Sacsara River, and we can also see the flora and fauna that surround the spectacular Yanatile Valley.
From Yanatile, the group takes a local bus to Santa Teresa (it's around 40 minutes by bus). Camping in Santa Teresa B/L/D
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| >> DAY 5 |
Trek flat to the hydroelectric plant for a short train ride to the town of Aguas Calientes , to relax in the local hot springs. Five days of sun, exercise, good food and camping will leave you feeling very satisfied. B/L
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Additional Information: |
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| Included in price |
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- powerful and air-conditioned bus to the beginning of our trek
- private tour guide with extensive knowledge on ancient traditions, flora and fauna, geology, astronomy and much more!
- tours are definitely away from the crowds
- During the trek, we will have mules for transporting our camping and cooking equipments.
- we adapt our tours and walks to the fitness of our tour participants
- tours are conducted in small groups only (min. 2 - max. 10 persons)
- night camps in the Outback and outside of any resorts. Sleep under the millions of stars. Swags will be provided!
- Double occupancy tents, dining tent, kitchen tent, bathroom tent.
- Clients do not carry anything but a day pack.
- excellent cuisine (of course we'll serve damper!!), meals are served by our cook. We cater for vegetarians!
Most meals are included (please refer to itinerary). Where a meal is not included, the support Guide will recommend you a suitable place to purchase a meal. |
| Does not included |
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- International or local airfare.
- Sleeping bags
- Personal equipment
- Hotels
- Overnight at Machu Picchu
- train ticket to Cusco
- Entrance ticket to Machupicchu
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| Able to be purchased/hired |
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- Single tent supplement US $ 15.00.
- Sleeping bag rental US $ 5.00 a day.
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| What to bring |
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Comfortable swimming clothes and comfortable trekking clothes Hat Sunscreen & insect repellent, torch, towel, camera personal spending money. Rain proof coat from October to march. |
| Fitness level required |
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Medium |
| Departure point |
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Cusco |
| Departure time |
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04:00 AM |
| Pickup/departure instructions |
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04:00am Please be ready at 15-30 minutes prior for been picked up in your hotel. |
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