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Inca Trail Trek To Machu PicchuInka Track - Inka Way - Inca Net World 4 Day - 3 Night http://www.peruadventurestours.com/en/cusco/inca_trail_trekking.html

ItineraryDay 1: Cusco - Wayllabamba (12km) The first day of the trek is relatively easy and serves as training for the days to follow. Travellers are collected early from their hotels (5:30 Am) and travel by private bus, past the villages of Chincheros, Urubamba and Ollantaytambo. It is a 3 hour trip to the trailhead at Kilometre 88. On the way there, we stop at the town of Urubamba or Ollantaytambo for about an hour to have breakfast (not included in the price). Having arrived at km 88, hikers cross the Vilcanota River and follow the trail on the right as it climbs steadily up from the river. After passing through a small village, the ruins of the Inca hill fort of Huillca Raccay come into view high above the mouth of the river Cusy Chacca. From parts of this trail there are great views of the Urubamba mountain range and the snow capped peak of Veronica (5870m). Here we also have a good view over the extensive Llactapata Inca ruins. Llactapata means "Upper town" in Quechua and was first discovered by Hiram Bingham in 1911. We continue hiking 8 km on the left bank of the river up to the small village of Wayllabamba "Grassy Plain", 3000m. We will eat dinner and spend the first night here.

DAY 2: WAYLLABAMABA - PAQAYMAYO (12km) After breakfast, following the left bank of the Lluyuchayoc river for about 1 hour we climb up to three stones and cross a small bridge over the Wayruro river. There is a toilet facility. The stream is named after the Wayruro, an ornamental tree. Hiking up 4½ hours, you will see spectacular views of Lluyucha Pampa (3680m). Continuing up you will get to the first and highest pass of the Inca trail, called Abra Huarmy Wañusca meaning "Dead Woman's Pass" (4200m). At the top hikers can celebrate having completed the most difficult section of the trail with a warm and delicious lunch. We then do an steady decent following the trail on the left side of the Paqaymayo valley. Our dinner and second campsite is at 3600 meters over sea level.

DAY 3: PAQAYMAYO - WYÑAY WAYNA (15km) After breakfast we climb up for one hour to the ruins of Runkuracay. These small circular ruins occupy a commanding position overlooking the Paqaymayo valley. Another hour hiking we will be at the top of the second pass, called Abra de Runkuracay at 4000m. The descent down the steps from the pass is steep. This section of the trail is particularly beautiful as the path crosses high stone embankments and skirts deep precipices. After about one hour walking we will arrive at the pass called Sayaqmarca = "Inaccessible Town". This describes the position of the ruins perfectly, protected on three sides by sheer cliffs. No one knows the exact purpose of these ruins. After lunch, we level out into cloud forest full of orchids, hanging mosses, tree ferns and flowers, passing through an impressive Inca tunnel. We then climb up to the 3rd pass called Puyupatamarca = "Town in the Clouds" (3700m). Here excellent views are offered of several snow-capped peaks, Salkantay Mountain (6180m) and Veronica Mountain (5750m). Access to the ruins is down a steep flight of stairs passing six Inca Baths, probably used for the water ritual. Leaving the site via an impressive Inca staircase leading from the west side of the ruins, you will descend a thousand steps. Take care with your knees. After three hours walking through cloud forests you will arrive to Wyñay Wayna. This is our last campsite before Machu Picchu. There is a restaurant, a patio bar to buy drinks and well deserved hot showers. That afternoon we go to the ruins of Wyñay Wayna "Forever Young". The ruins located on a nice slope comprise magnificent agricultural terraces. There are many buildings of quality stonework, suggesting that the site was probably a religious center associated with the worship of water.

DAY 04: WYÑAY WAYNA - SUN GATE - MACHU PICCHU(5km) - AGUAS CALIENTES - CUSCO At 4am we will wake early, have breakfast and hike up to the last pass at to Inti Punku "Sun Gate" to get Machu Picchu before sunrise. From here you will appreciate Machu Picchu ruins, Wayna Picchu and the low canyon called Aguas Calientes. We will spend an hour watching a spectacular sunrise over the ruins. Continuing down the trail to the best views of the ruins, you will have plenty of time to take photos of Machu Picchu. We then descend to the main entrance, where you can safely check your large backpacks. Following a guided tour for two hours of the major sections, you will have free time to explore the ruins alone or to climb to Wayna Picchu (2 hours to go up and down). At 1:30pm the entire group together hikes down through low jungle and continue hiking on left bank of the river to Aguas Calientes. There you will have a short time to buy some lunch, drinks or go to the toilet. The train departs at 4pm you will return back to Cusco about 8pm.

Included Official English speaking guide (two guides for groups over 8 persons) Transfer from Cusco to Km 88 by private or shared tourist van Entrance to the Inca trail Entrance to Machu Picchu ruins (one day) Porters to carry food and camping equipment Experienced cook Cooking equipment Teatime everyday (coffee, tea, popcorn, biscuit) 4 capacity tent (four season tent) - 2 persons per tent with plenty space for backpacks Double thickness foam sleeping mattress All meals on the trail (3 breakfast - 3 lunches - 3 dinners) Water supply (boiled) after every dinner or breakfast Return train ticket from Aguas Calientes to Cusco (Backpacker train) Bus from Machu Picchu down to Aguas Calientes village (Not all tour operators include this service) Dining tent with camp tables and chairs Kitchen tent Porters insurance Accommodation and meals for our porters Trekking price include all local sales taxes (19%) First aid kit and oxygen bottle for any participant and our camp staff

WE HAVE DAILY DEPARTURE Please make your reservation 3 months prior your arrival to Cusco.

Backpacker service (Join a group) 1 to more paticipants US$395 each

Private VIP service (private guide) 2 participants US$688 each 3-4 participants US$525 each 5 to more participants US$415 each

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IMPORTANT: The Peruvian government has not announced the increase for Inca Trail permit price 2008; same is happen with the train company from Cusco to Machu Picchu (www.perurail.com). If any of costs listed above change to increase the cost of the trek permit and the train tickets we will update the new price on our website. We will notify by email all our clients affected by the price increase who will be liable for paying the increased cost of the Inca Trail trek upon arrival in Cusco. After you fill the BOOKING FORM and you provide us the copy of your passport we will buy your Inca Trail trek permit using the same passport number that you send us with your BOOKING FORM. You must bring this same passport with you to the Inca Trail (departure date). If your passport number is different from the number on the Inca Trail trek permit the government authorities don’t will accept you to start the trek and also you will not be entitled to a refund. If you like to stay an extra night in Aguas Calientes we can arrange any hotels. If you spend an extra night in Aguas Calientes we will book your train tickets to return to Cusco on the following day.

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Usaca Dune Buggy And Sandboarding http://www.peruadventurestours.com/en/ica/usaca_sandboard_dunebuggy.html

Archaeology, Adventure and A Lot Fun In The Desert - Half Day Tour Usaca is the name of the driest region recently discover of smalls sand dune located on the west side of Nazca valley. There are many dunes next of the Tambo Perro valley, the place look a oasis and large carob tree forest surround the dunes. Usaca sand dunes are one of the best destinations "off the beaten path" while protecting natural resources from over-exploitation. This place is recently introduced in the tourism, only few adventurous travelers know this oasis. The Off road trip in buggy can be combined visiting Cahuachi archaeological site, one of the biggest ceremonial centers of the Nazca civilization, located on the left rim of the Nazca River. The trip also runs entry the Estaqueria archaeological site and the Ocongalla Nazca aqueducts. Peru Adventure tours introduce this trip in 2005 and strongly recommend you spend one day more in Nazca, and explore these entire wonderful destination before to be so popular and mentioned in the travel guide books as lonely planet. Usaca sand dunes have the appropriate geography for dune buggy, Off road, and Sandboarding lovers and don’t mind if you never did downhill on the board, this is the correct time, way and place to learn about this sport.

Itinerary

Usaca dune buggy and sandboard tour can be departure at 7am or 1pm, all depend of our client request. The trip begins from the hotel in Nasca, firstly we aboard our Dune buggy vehicle (4WD) and Off road tour on let bank of Nazca Valley. The first stop will in Cahuachi ceremonial center and a sacred destination of Nazca pilgrims between 100 and 500 AD. The visit includes the main cultural-urban center, pyramidal temples, terracing of fossil sand dunes streets and squares give the site a general city aspect. After complete guided tour to this recently excavated great pyramid we continue through the Cahuachi valley, enter to Tambo de Perro village, group of farmers leave in this charm valley, from here we use the buggy to drive in stony ad dirty road till Usaca valley. Usaca is nice quiet oasis in the middle of hundreds sand dunes and the encounter of Nazca and Pajonal River. Uphill in the buggy and downhill Sandboarding on the amazing dunes, after 2 hours of fun time and observing the great coastal natural sceneries and strange desert forest we return by the same way we used to get there, stop in Estaqueria it was considerate a solar observatory, on platforms made of adobes and columns of "Huarangos" trunks (carob tree). After 5 hours adventure trip come back to your hotel.

Included Professional English speaking guide Private van to the trailhead Boards for each participants Snack (fresh fruit and energy bars) and lunch will be served after come back to Nasca Swimming Pool can be used after lunch Personal porter to carry your boards or gear (only private VIP service) PERU ADVENTURE TOURS gift Tour price include government taxes

Backpacker service (Join group) 1 to more participants US$85 each

Private VIP service (private van) 2 participants US$135 each 3-4 participants US$120 each 5 to more participants US$105 each Discount 5%: South American Explorers Club Members Discount 10%: Tour Operators or Travel Agencies Only Students: US$25 discount only with valid green ISIC card Organized Groups: We offer private and any time departure Group size: Wa have different sizes of buggies, for 2, 4, 6, 10 people capacity Booking: We highly recommend make reservation prior your arrival to Nasca

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