DAY 3 PACAYMAYO –PHUYUPATAMARCA
After we pass the remains of Runcuracay lookout, here we look across
the high nevados of the Cordillera Vilcabamba. While traversing
the Runcuracay Pass we soon notice a change in the vegetation as
we have crossed the continental divide into the Amazon Basin. The
Inca Trail now becomes more apparent, descending past Yanacocha
(The Black Lagoon), a dry lake; we reach the ancient complex of
Sayajmarca. Suddenly we enter the rain forest. The trail, now unmistakable,
passes at one point through an Inca tunnel before opening out at
the route’s highest Inca construction of Phuyupatamarca. Camp
nearby. (B,L,D).
DAY
4 PHUYUPATAMARCA - MACCHU PICCHU
Now we are in open country again. We get glimpses of Mounts Pumasillo
and Salcantay in the distance, and thousands of feet below, we see
once again the Urubamba River. Then the long descent down the notorious,
never ending Inca steps. We then visit the well-preserved remains
of Wiñay Wayna. At Inti Punku, the Inca gate of the sun,
we get our first sight of Macchu Picchu. We finally cross the ridge
that leads to our destination, and the full grandeur of the greatest
archaeological discovery of modern times is revealed. We spend the
night at our last camp on the campground of the luxury Machu Picchu
Pueblo Hotel. (B,L,D)
DAY 5 MACCHU PICCHU - CUSCO
We return to the citadel in the early light of dawn, for an extensive
guided tour. We then take an exciting train ride along the Urubamba
valley back to Cusco and transfer to the hotel. (B)
PRICE
INCLUDES
Transport to the trailhead, transfer train station / hotel in CUSCO,
twin tents, camping equipment, cooking gear, guide T810= ENGLISH,
GERMAN OR FRENCH, If you require another language, please consult),
2 porters P/PAX, full board (B: breakfast, L: lunch, BL: Box Lunch,
D: Dinner) entrance fee to the trail and the citadel of Machu Picchu,
and train (part of the PeruRail – Orient Express chain) tourist
class to Cusco.
QOYLLUR
TRAVEL TIP:
- Full board in this programme includes five meals per day, which
are three main meals plus a snack and teatime.
- Possibility
to use all facilities of the Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel including
hot showers and swimming pool.
- The
dinner on the fourth day and the last breakfast can be taken in
the Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel (included in the price)
- Give
your trip an upgrade and book a room in the exotic Machu Picchu
Pueblo Hotel instead of the last camp.
NOT
INCLUDED:
Personal equipment, backpacks, sleeping bags, all personal expenses,
personal insurance, and mattresses.
S/SUP:
additional to be paid if needed a single tent
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