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INCA
TRAIL TO MACHU PICCHU
5 days / 4 nights
The royal Inca trail to Machu picchu is a particular trek in the
world. This Inca trail to Machu picchu sets out from Chilca, and takes about
four to five days of tough hiking. The route runs through an
impressing range of altitudes, where climates and eco-systems
range from the high Andean plain, down to the cloud forests. The
trail climbs up through two highland passes (the higher of the
two, Warmiwañuska, lies at 4,200 m.a.s.l.) before reaching
Machu
Picchu through the Inti Punku or Gateway of the Sun. One of the
attractions of the trail is that it winds carved granite Inca
settlements (Wiñay Wayna, Phuyupatamarca), all of these
surrounded by a breathtaking natural scenery. The forests
abound in hundreds of species of orchids, brightly-colored
birds and dream-like landscapes, the ideal complement to this
indispensable hikers' route. Machu Picchu was connected with the
city of Cusco and the rest of the Inca empire by amazing trails,
specifically designed for the use of the Incas, in perfect
harmony with the flora and fauna of the area. It has to be said
that they had an absolutely wonderful knowledge of architecture
and construction. Throughout the whole trail you can locate some
shelters surrounded by gorgeous country sites and great views.
Some of the trails lead you to a few archeological remains. The
Inca Trail to Machu Picchu is known as the most famous and tough
hiking circuit all over South America, because of the conjunction
of different elements that it offers to its visitors.
INCA
TRAIL TO MACHU PICCHU
5 days / 4 nights: ITINERARY:
First Day on
Inca Trail:
Cusco - Llactapata
This Inca trail to Machu Picchu starts with the picking up from
your hotel, getting through the Sacred Valley of the Incas,
heading for Chilca. At this point we meet with our supporting
staff (porters) for the whole Inca path. From here we start the
Inca Trail itself. At night we`ll set up our camp at Llactapata,
an important fort along the Vilcanota River, which in part of
its course is called Wilcamayu (Sacred River).
Second Day on
Inca Trail:
Llactapata - Llullucha
This day we`ll do a stretch of the Inca Trail which comprehends
from Llactapata to Llullucha. After a refreshing breakfast we`ll
walk as if going to the Salkantay, but heading for Wayllabamba
towards the North West in order to get at Lllullucha, where
we`ll have our second camping, in the lower place of the
Warmihuañusca Passage, the highest point along the whole
Inca
Trail.
Third Day
on
Inca Trail:
Llullucha - Phuyupatamarca
Very early we start an ascending trek getting through the
Warmihuañusca Pass, which is at a height of 4,200 M.A.S.L.
(13,700 Feet). From this site we can appreciate very well
preserved stretches of the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, and spectacular views
from the Andes just to descend heading for Phuyupatamarca, as we
watch the archaeological sites Runcuracay and Sayacvmarca,
remains which offer an anticipation in architectural beauty
to the finish of the Inca Trail, and the majestic Machu Picchu.
Fourth Day
on
Inca Trail:
Phuyupatamarca - Machu-Picchu
Very early on this day we`ll go to Machu Picchu, having
previously visited and greeted the archaeological site of
Wiñayhuayna and the Intipata. Two hours later, in the final
stretch of the Inca Trail to Machu picchu, we`ll get in by the
Inti Punku (the
Sun`s Gate), our first contact with Machu Picchu. Then we`ll
descend to Aguas Calientes, better known as the Machu Picchu`s
town. We`ll camp next to the river (1 night hotel is optional).
You`ll have enough time to relax in the Thermal Baths of the
Machu Picchu town.
Fifth Day
on
Inca Trail:
Machu-Picchu
- Cusco
We will wake up very early in the morning . After breakfast we
will take a bus up to visit the new wonder of the ancient world
: Machu Picchu. You`ll have a two hours guidance inside
Machu
Picchu (the old mountain). If you wish you`ll can go upwards to
the Wayna Picchu (the young mountain). The only available times
to ascend to this mountain are the next: 07 and 10 A.M. The
ascending groups are comprised by 200 persons. After your visit we`ll take the returning train from
Aguas Calientes to the Cusco
city.
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Inca Trail To Machu Picchu 5 days 4 nights: PRICES 2010
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