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Inca Trail Classic 5D/4N "PILGRIMAGE " -Private Service.

Program Itinerary

Day 1: CUSCO- PISAQ - SACRED VALLEY OF THE INKAS- PISKACUCHO KM 82, INCA TRAIL TO MACHUPICCHU- LLAQTAPATA (CAMPING)..

At 5:45 am Pick up from your Hotel in Cusco and transfer to Awanacancha "The weaving andean museum" Alpacas, llamas, vicuñas farm in their natural environment to see how these cameloids were domesticated well in the Andes of South America, also to appreciate a different communities weavers demostrating their ancestral abilities using natural fibers and colors before the famous and traditional Inka town of Pisaq, you will have a 1 hour free time to enjoy the typical Market of Pisac great place for pictures, shopping artistic souveniers from local "Piseños" artists in wood, ceramics, in silver and weavings, then we have a guided walk tour for 2 hours in Pisaq Inka Citadel, afterward we continue in our private transport through small beautiful towns as Coya, Lamay, Calca, Yucay which is part of the famous Sacred Valley of the Inkas, then we stop in Urubamba for a delicious Peruvian lunch. After lunch our private vehicle continue to km 82 (start of the Inca Trail) takes approx 1.5 hrs. This afternoon we start our fascinating pilgrimage walk to one of the most impresive and magic place in the world Machupicchu throught to the 28 miles walk, scorted by our expert guide and our Qero`s chaman and our cheerful chaskis, all togheter will transport you in the time to connect you with ancient Inca`s traditions, philosophy and spiritual rituals practiced at the period of the Inkas. An spiritual journey in the Andes of Peru for your mind, body and soul...
Our trek will start at 2,580 mtrs with a small climb, rewarded with superb views of mountain Veronica, (Wakaywillka Apu mountain) 3 hours for a beautiful gentle walk through the left side of famous Wilkamayo river, the sacred Urubamba river to reach before dark to our first camp at Llaqtapata (2,800ms) where our "Chaskis" from Willoq Community our great collaborators in carring all camping gear will welcome us at arrival. Our walking times are always approximate depending on weather conditions, group ability and a thousand other possiblities. Approx 9 Kilometers - walking - 3 hours. Acclimatizing date.

Meals: L,D

Day 2: LLAQTAPATA - CUSICHAKA - WAYLLABAMBA- DEAD WOMAN´S PASS- PACAYMAYO (CAMPING).

Our chaskis will wake you up with a hot Coca tea cups, the local medicine for the Soroche the altitude sickness or cup of coffee. We will explore Llaqtapata Inka town restored by archaeologist recently and walk inside this fascinating place, our guide will offer you different theories in his lectures, then return for our campsite for our beakfast, by 7.30 am we start walking through the Cusichaca Cayon following the left route toward Tarayoc ,Hatunchaca and Wayllabamba village, then we turn to the right toward Ayapata and Llullucha were we stop for our lunch and relax in middle of amazing views. In the afternoon you walk from about the last 400 meters to reach Warmiwañuska (Dead woman`s pass) you can walk at your own pase, stop to get your breath whenever you like. You will find your energy returns once you continue down to the Valley of Pacaymayo. Campsite at 3600 m. This is the coldest night +2/+4 degrees celcius (December) -3/-5 degrees celcius (June) Approx 12 km - walking 7 hours.

Meals: B-L-D

Day 3: PACAYMAYO - RUNKURAQAY-2nd Pass - SAYAQMARKA - PHUYUPATAMARKA (CAMPING).

Exceptionally beautiful because there are many Inka ruins to explore and incredible stone paved road (and more importantly for your lungs, there is a lot more down than up!!!). The nicer part of the entire trek is here, first the spectacular views at both sides of the mountains, after seen the "Apachetas" the 3 highest point enroute viewed from the first pass, and realize that the stone road connecting these small monasteries or temples are in a good condition and well maintained after hundreds of years. Little climb from the campsite to Runcurakay a semi-circular construction for ritual and offering purposes, afterward climbing more Inca steps to see 2 small lakes and little more to reach the second pass at 4,000 meters. "Runcuracay Pass" A great view to the Pumasillo snow-capped mountain. Then all our path is descending steps for 3 hours passing Sayacmarca, where we will have a break and have enough time to walk around this Inka complex to enjoy the stories and lectures from your guide and take some unique and beautiful pictures from this high corner, then we continue steps down to follow a granite rock road at the middle of the cloud forest near Chakicocha with an impressive view on front of us from the great Apu the Salkantay mountain which inspired to the builders to choose this beautiful area to build it. We will pass through the natural tunnel and get to our third campsite at Phuyupatamarca, the little town in the clouds, it’s a really nice campsite for the location of this place.

Meals: B - L - D

Day 4: PHUYUPATAMARKA- WIÑAYWAYNA - INTIPATA - INTIPUNKU, SUN´S GATE - MACHUPICCHU - AGUAS CALIENTES ( CAMPING OR HOSTEL)

Get up early to enjoy the spectacular views, Phuyupatamarca means the town in the clouds.. so early at the morning it is misty and clouds cover it, after our breakfast and pack our gear, we continue steps down and stop at the complex to explore it and learn about the construction tecniques, a great place for pictures, afterward we follow descending the 2,000 steps to Wiñaywayna in the middle of cloud and rain forest vegetation, bambus and lianes, with luck you will see some varieties of humingbirds and the cock of the rocks "Gallito de las Rocas" the national bird of Peru. Then we will arrive to Wiñaywayna and Intipata both spectacular places to explore and visit, rest time for a shower in this small lodge, early lunch to continue the last part of our journey toward Intipunku, "The gate of the sun" the principal entrance to Machupicchu.

We will arrive in a perfect time to see the tranquility of this magic place and enjoy the sunset. It is still 40 minutes to walk down from Intipunku to Machupicchu. Here is the best spot to contemplate in the total dimmention the harmony that exist here, the footprints of a great civilization ruled by love, kindness and respect to the mother nature, the mixture of the nature and human work inspired and dedicated to our humankind creator.
After of this amazing time here, we board a bus to Aguas Calientes for 30 minutes . Hotel Viajeros will be witing for us in Aguas Calientes town, Time to go to the hot springs and our special Dinner. Early good night to rest enough for tomorrow our big day… visit, explore and discover of Machupicchu !! (There is an option to skip the night in Aguas Calientes town after your trek and if you prefere another night in camping, this can be sort it out easily, just please let us know.)

Meals: B - L - D

Day 5: AGUAS CALIENTES - MACHUPICCHU -AGUAS CALIENTES - CUSCO.

Early breakfast at Viajeros Hotel and accompanied by your tour guide we board the first bus up the the Sanctuary of Machupicchu for our full exploratory day, guided tour in the most and remarkable temples and areas of Machupicchu.
Machupicchu, the lost city of the Incas, where the last emperors, priests and priestesses took refuge and where the empire survived for 40 years after the arrival of the Spaniards. Secret and mysterious citadel from the time of Pachacutec Inca Yupanqui (IX-Inca`s Dinasty) emperor, his presumed constructor. Then apparently its existence was even well-known only by the authorities and the priests of the Tawantinsuyo “The four lands of the empire”. Machupicchu prodigy of architecture of aesthetic recklessness and by the magestic and harmony of its forms, by the impeccable organization of its terraces, stairs, buildings, patios, passages that are set up in this nest of condors, surrounded by mountains, between the mountain range and the forest like but the extraordinary constructive feat of the pre-Hispanic man.

Packed lunch will be provided, by 3 pm we board the bus down to Aguas Calientes.
At 16:30 pm train returning to Cusco arriving at 9:00 pm approx, then met by our driver for private transport to your hotel. * Please note Hotel Viajeros is not a 3 star hotel but is clean, safe and comfortable.

Meals: B - L

What is Included:

• Pre-departure briefing at 7 pm presented by your tour guide
• the night before of your tour in your Hotel.
• Day 1
• Collection from your hotel in Cusco.
• Private tour to the Sacred Valley, Awanacancha Alpaca Farm.
• Private bus to km 82 –Piskacucho village (trek starting point)
• Visit of Yucay Valley and Lunch in Urubamba.
• Permit to the Inca Trail Trek National Sanctuary and Park.
• 1 Excellent experienced top SAS mountain leader-guide.
• A shaman for the rituals and ceremonies.
• 1 expert SAS gourmet mountain cook and assistants.
• 1 group coordinator, 1 chief of porter and 8 porters.
• Dining and kitchen tent, camping tables and stools
• Toilet tent with biodegradable system.
• Guided visit of Miskay and Cusichaca Canyon.
• Happy hour with macho-tea and hot drinks every afternoon.
• Camp at Llaqtapata, Buffet Dinner and hot drinks, (vegetarian option.)
• 2 person per tent (new spacious Eureka Timberline tent)
• Thick, comfortable sleeping mattress, (Pillows by request)
• Buckets of hot water for washing in your tent.
• 24 hours Oxygen assistance and first aid kit.
• Day 2
• A gentle start to the day with a wake up coca tea in your tent.
• Hearty breakfast cereal and fruits to climb Dead woman`s pass
• Boiled purified water after breakfast to refill your bottles
• 1 Excellent experienced top SAS mountain leader-guide.
• 1 expert SAS gourmet mountain cook, assistants.
• 1 group coordinator, 1 chief of porter and porters.
• Dining tent and kitchen tent, camping tables and stools.
• Toilet tent with biodegradable system.
• Buffet lunch in Pacaymayo and hot drinks, (vegetarian option.)
• Guided visit of Wayllabamba,Ayapata and Llulluchapampa.
• Camp at Llullucha, Buffet Dinner and hot drinks. (vegetarian option.)
• Happy hour with macho-tea and hot drinks every afternoon
• 2 person per tent (new spacious Eureka Timberline tent)
• Thick, comfortable sleeping mattress, (Pillows by request)
• Buckets of hot water for washing
• Happy hour with macho-tea and hot drinks every afternoon
• 24 hours Oxygen assistance and first aid kit.
• Day 3
• A cup of hot chocolate tea or coffe kindly brought to your tent
• Hearty breakfast cereals, bread, eggs and hot drinks.
• Boiled purified water after breakfast to refill your bottles
• 1 Excellent experienced top SAS mountain leader-guide.
• 1 expert SAS gourmet mountain cook, assistants.
• 1 group coordinator, 1 chief of porter and porters.
• Dining tent and kitchen tent, camping tables and stools.
• Buffet lunch in Wiñaywayna and hot drinks. (vegetarian option.)
• Guided visit of Pacaymayo,Runkurakay,Sayaqmarca,Inca tunnel.
• Camp at Phuyupatamarka,Buffet Dinner and hot drinks. (vegetarian option.)
• 2 person per tent (new spacious Eureka Timberline tent)
• Thick, comfortable sleeping mattress, (Pillows by request)
• Buckets of hot water for washing and hands towels
• Happy hour with macho-tea and hot drinks at afternoon
• 24 hours Oxygen assistance and first aid kit.
• Day 4
• A cup of hot chocolate tea or coffe
• Hearty breakfast cereals and pancakes
• Boiled purified water after breakfast to refill your bottles
• 1 Excellent experienced top SAS mountain leader-guide.
• 1 expert SAS gourmet mountain cook, assistants.
• 1 group coordinator, 1 chief of porter and porters.
• Entrance fee for Machupicchu archaeological Sanctuary.
• Guided visit of Intipata and Wiñaywayna.
• Lunch in Wiñaywayna.
• Arriving at 4:00 pm to Machupicchu for sunset.
• Bus from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes.
• Hostel Viajeros for the night with comfortable beds.
• Time to go to the hot springs or shop around the village.
• Dinner
• Day 5
• Early breakfast and Bus to Machupicchu for 25 minutes.
• 3-4 guided tour in Machupicchu and extra time for yourself.
• Buffet lunch in Aguas Calientes or Box Lunch by request.
• Bus descend to Aguas Calientes.
• Tourist Expedition train return to Poroy Station and SAS bus to Cusco.
• Return to Plaza Regocijo end of our tour.
• Personal 6 Kg porter for the entire trek.
• GROUP SIZE : 2 person minimum.
• (Price according number of passenger)
• SAS Travel HIGHLIGHTS:
• Visit and guided tours of the 7 Inca archaeological sites en route.
• Boiled purified water after breakfast to refill your bottles.
• 11 nutritious, delicious buffet meals with fresh, high quality ingredients, high in energy value and prepared carefully to avoid illness by our excellent cooks.
• Vegetarian food and specialised diets by request, combination of International and Peruvian Cuisine 4 Breakfast ,4 Lunches, 3 Dinners.
• Fairly treated porters carry the equipment, tents, food, cooking gear and dining tents.
• Accommodation, personal equipment, enough food, transport, permits and entrance fees for our porters and cooks.
• Health Insurance for our porters, cooks, assistants and field crew.
• Free storage for your backpack in Aguas Calientes.
• Free and safe Storage while you are on tours in Hotel Marqueses.
• Inca Trail Survivor Certificate signed by your guides.
• Confirmed Expedition train return to Cusco.
• Biodegradable soap and hand cleansing gel.
• Special rate at Hotel Marqueses in Cusco.
• 100% Operated by SAS Travel.
• We guarantee 100% Peruvian SAS top tour leaders.

What is not Included:

• Visitor Ticket for Sacred Valley tour 70 soles.
• Ticket for Huaynapicchu $60 pp (Optional)
• Sleeping bag -8ºC US$ 25
• Walking poles $ 20 ( a pair of poles )
• Single tent US$70
• Bottle water, drinks snacks in Aguas Calientes.
• Tips for your trek staff, its a tradition but not mandatory.

We recommend that you bring

• Original passport and original ISIC student card if applicable : imperative
• A Daypack for water bottle,and personal items
• sleeping bag (-8ºC)
• Hiking boots
• Trekking poles.
• Warm clothes , layers for variable temperature especially at night.
• Thermals : Gloves / scarf : wool socks / woolen hat for cold nights
• T-shirts and trekking pants that zipoff to short pants for a comfy day walks
• Flash light : head torch
• Camera and extra batteries
• Sunprotection : sunscreen : sun hat and sunglasses
• Personal medical kit / insect repellent
• Rain Gear: poncho/ a good rain jacket
• Toiletries / toilet paper / small towel
• 2 litre water bottle, disposable water bottles are not permited in Machu Picchu
• Extra money for drinks & tips, souvenirs etc ( soles or dollars )
• Bathing clothes for the hot springs. optional.

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