INCA TRAIL

INCA JUNGLE TRAIL TO MACHUPICCHU 4/D 3/N

DURATION INCA JUNGLE: 4 days / 3 nights.
SEASON: From March / to December 2010
DEPARTURE: Daily
PRICE PER PERSON
ADULT US$230
STUDENTS AND KIDS UNDER 12 YEARS OLD: US$210
RETURN: Back Packer Train
Note: return in Vista dome available for an additional of US$45per person

DAY 1: Cusco – Pto Malaga – Santa Maria (Biking)
We leave in the morning at 8:00am, from Cusco. Our trek begins in Ollantaytambo. We'll ascend to 4350 mnsm, to Málaga pass; from here we'll descend to where our bikes will be waiting for us. We'll keep descending on our bikes going through different types of landscapes where we'll be able to admire different types of vegetation all the way to the Inka ruins of Wamanmarka, we'll keep on cycling for about five (6) hours approx. to Santa Maria(1350msnm) where we'll stop overnight.

DAY 2: Santa Maria – Santa Teresa (Hiking)
Breakfast early at 6:30am and begin an unforgettable trek along old original Inka Trails where we'll find an incredible web of paths, observing the variety of fruit trees and medicinal plants along the way. After the trek we'll be able to enjoy the thermo medicinal and natural hot water springs of Santa Teresa. Either camp out or hostel to choose from. Dinner and stay over.

DAY 3: Santa Teresa – Aguas Calientes (Hiking)
Breakfast and we'll start trekking towards the hanging bridges of the Vilcanota River which we'll cross andd feel the adrenaline rush to our heads. Here we'll enjoy different species of animals, birds, reptiles and vegetation. Now we'll stop for lunch near the hydroelectric plant, to afterwards continue on to Aguas Calientes where we’ll enjoy a majestic view of the citadel of Machupicchu. We'll have dinner and camp out for the evening.

DAY 4: Aguas Calientes – Machupichu - Cusco (hiking)
Early wake-up call to see the most fascinating sun-up you'll ever see and continue on our trek to the citadel as we're having our box breakfast on the way.
The remaining trek is only about one hour before reaching the sanctuary of Machupicchu, where we'll be getting our guided tour. After this amazing experience we are going down to Aguas Calientes for lunch, then transported to the railway station to board the train back to Ollantaytambo

OUR SERVICE INCLUDED:

Private bus.
Repair kits.
Mountain gear (helmets, gloves, and knee pads.)
Mountain bike with front shock absorbers.
Profesional tour guide.
Bike mechanics.
Meals 3B/3L/3D.
3 night’s basic hostel.
Entrance to Machupicchu.
Return train.

NOT INCLUDED:

Breakfast on the first day.
Lunch last day
Bus ticket from Machupicchu to Aguas Calientes.

YOU SHOULD BRING:

Comfortable clothing
Rain jacket or poncho (plastic ponchos can be purchased in Cusco)
Biking shoes or sport shoes
Camera, films
Hat or cap to protect you from the sun, rain or cold
Sun block
Toilet paper
Snacks: biscuits, energy bars, chocolate, etc.
Water bottle
Cash in soles and/or US$

NOTE:
You will need to leave your luggage in the Cusco hotel; all the hotels in Cusco provide a secure luggage deposit. Put any valuables in their safe.

Participants need to be in good physical health and condition to be able to enjoy the Inka Jungle. The trekking will be difficult if you have not exercised regularly before your trip. To fully enjoy an Inka jungle adventure, we advise passengers to get into an exercise program for their own safety and enjoyment. If a passenger suffers from any medical condition, we advise him/her to consult a physician about joining an Inka Jungle.

IMPORTANT NOTE
We suggest to book one month in advance at least. Please note that there is a limit of visitors per day so we also suggest booking your trip as soon as possible. Also note that all the below information are mandatory.
- Name and Surname (as in your passport)
- Age
- Date of Birth
- Passport Number
- Citizenship
- Hotel in Cusco (address - phone number)
- You can send this information to us as soon as you get it but with enough time to avoid any problem with your pick up service.

KIDS: under 12 years old or students up to 25 years old Discount $20.-usd per person.
We are requires a reservations of minimum 1 month working days in advance to confirm the trip.

Note: To apply to this discount It is necessary to send us your scan copy ISIC (International Student Identity Card) with your other information. Without this copy we will not be able to make the discount. The group is forming 10 to 16 peoples.