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IInca Jungle 4 days / 3 nights
INTRODUCTION:
MACHU PICCHU
ADVENTURE - BIKING AND TREKKING EXPERIENCE
Machu Picchu.
Imbued in a magical silence,120km (74mi) away from Cusco, on
the slopes above the Urubamba River, lies one of the world`s
most extraordinary archaeological sites: Machu Picchu (2400m /
7872ft). Is probably the most familiar symbol of the Inca
Empire. It is thought that the city was built by the Sapaq Inca
Pachacutec, starting about the year 1440,and was inhabited until
the Spanish conquest of Perů in 1532. Archaeological evidence
(along with recent work on early colonial documents) shows that
Machu Picchu was not a conventional city, but a country
retreating town for the Inca nobility. The site has a large
palace and temples dedicated to Inca deities around a courtyard,
with other buildings for the supporting staff. It is estimated
that a maximum of only 750 people dwelt in Machu Picchu at one
time, and probably only a small fraction of that number lived in
the town during the rainy season and when none of the nobility
were visiting.
Machu Picchu, its name comes from the ancient Quechua word that
means “old mountain”. This site was built entirely of stone,
using every space in harmony with functionalism. Machu Picchu
has been known as the “lost city of the incas”.
The most common way is to take the train to Machu Picchu in the
morning, explore the ruins and in the afternoon, returning to
Cusco. And other better option is to stay overnight in Aguas
Calientes in order to get very early at the complex.
Machu Picchu is a trip very deep towards the serenity of the
soul, to the eternal fusion with the cosmos. There we are able
to feel our own fragility. It is one of the greatest marvels of
South America. A resting place of butterflies at the epicenter
of the great circle of life. "One more miracle”, as the poet
Pablo Neruda wrote.
Inca Jungle 4 days / 3 nights
ITINIRARY:
FIRST DAY on
Inca Jungle:
CUSCO
– SACRED VALLEY OF THE INCAS - ABRA MALAGA – SANTA MARIA
We will leave
Cusco at 7am in our private 4 x 4 vehicle, riding through the
sacred valley of the Incas, passing by pecular towns like
Chincheros, Urubamba and Ollantaytambo until getting at the Abra
Malaga (4350m). From there we`ll begin our bicycle tour to Santa
Maria (downhill and cross country). On this stage we`ll see
archeological sites like Huamanmarca, the Inca jail, all of this
surrounded by an incredible landscape. We will be able to
appreciate birds of the tropics, as well as medicinal plants in
the cloud forest. This trip also takes us through many exotic
fruit plantations such as mango, pineapple, papaya, avocado,
coffee and coca. We can take samples and enjoy the different
flavours of the region. We can also observe the coca and coffee
plantations appreciating local families in their daily routine.
We will have the dinner in the Santa Maria town near to the
river. Stay in tents or in a basic familiar accommodation
(B-L-D).
SECOND
DAY on
Inca Jungle:
SANTA MARIA –
SANTA TERESA
At 6am
breakfast and then trekking along the banks of the Vilcanota
River during about 2 kms. From San Pablo we`ll go upwards to the
Inca jail where we`ll admire some waterfalls and archeological
sites of the Inca times. Plenty of time to relax in the thermal
baths. Observation of the wildlife of this region. Lunch in the
Inca jail. After 6 hours of trekking we`ll camp near the Santa
Teresa town (B-L-D).
THIRD DAYon
Inca Jungle:
SANTA
TERESA – MANDOR WATERFALL - PUTUCUSI - AGUAS CLIENTES
Trekking into
the jungle canyon to the Mandor waterfall. The hike is flat for
5 hours, a stretch in which we`ll see the mountains of San
Miguel, will visit the Putucusi viewpoint, located at the top of
this mountain, nice award of Machu Picchu on the other side of
the Urubamba River. Lunch time next to the river and getting
along the hiking to the town of Aguas Calientes. Today offers us
one of the best opportunities for bird watching along this day.
The most common bird in this area is the cock of the rocks
(Peruvian national bird). Stay at the selected hotel in Aguas
Calientes. Optional visit to the hot sprigs next to this town
(B-L-D).
FOURTH DAYon
Inca Jungle: MACHU
PICHU – CUSCO
A very early
breakfast at the hotel and trekking upwards to Machu Picchu
before the sunrise come up in order to be the first visitors in
the citadel. Complete guide tour to the Inca remains. Free time
to explore independently this Inca sacred city. If there is time
enough we`ll climb to the Wayna Picchu. This climbing takes one
and half an hour. At 2pm is time to descend by van to Aguas
Calientes. Returning train to Cusco. Staying at the selected
hotel in Cusco (B-S).
B = Breakfast L = Lunch D = Dinner S = Snack
INCLUDED:
Private supporting vehicle to Santa Maria + English speaking MT
bike guide + GT and Trek bikes + gloves + helmet + hostel or
camping gear + entrance to Machu Picchu + 3 breakfast, 3
Lunches, 3 dinners + first aid kit and oxygen + repair kit/parts
+ free t-shirts.
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Trail 4 days / 3 nights: PRICES
2010
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