ITINERARY:
First day
We take the train at 06:20 to go to km. 104 , the trip last 03
hours. We arrive and meet with all the staff that will escort to
us during the first day.
We cross for a beautiful Inca bridge, the
trails exist from the ruins on the west side you come to a
flights of steps pointing downward into the jungle. the next
major site along the Inca Trail. This trail and staircase is a
recent discovery. The staircase is two meters wide in places.
The trail cuts across the mountainside and
eventually joins a new pathway that descends near a line of
electricity towers. The original Inca trail probably led
directly to Huinay Huayna. The site is named after an orchid (Epidendrum
crassilabiuma E. Secundrum) with red, violet or yellow flowers,
that was once abundant in this area, and is still to be seen.
The plant blooms year-round, hence the Quechua name, which means
"forever young".
The ruins here were discovered in 1941 by
Paula Feijos, during the last days of the Viking Fund
expedition. He had time only for rudimentary survey and clearing
work. The ruins are built on the steepest of mountains slopes,
flanked by ancient farming terraces. Due east from here the land
plunges into the Urubamba Gorge and then soars upward to the
shining glaciers of Mount Veronica. We have a delicious Lunch.
We camp in this site. Tea time and relax
time. In the evening we have a Dinner.
Second Day
Wake up with a hot cup of tea. Breakfast. Before the walking we
provide you a Box lunch for the visit of Machu Picchu.
Leaving Huinay Huayna you are on the last leg
of the trail. The trail traverses fairly steadily across open
mountainside at first, and then enters dense woods, rising and
falling. When you come to a steep, imposing flight of stairs,
you have almost arrived. Soon you reach the top of a ridge,
where the path passes through a ruined gateway flanked by
remains of buildings: Intipunku (Sun Gate).
You have reached the city limits. Walk to the far side of the
ruin and you see the climax of your journey. The tall peak of
Huayna Picchu lies directly ahead.
Before it, spread impressively over the ridge below you, lies
the lost city of the Incas, Machu Picchu (7 kms.). We descend to
the Citadel. We have a complete tour with our guide during three
hours. As soon as you decide we take a buses to get down to the
train station to take the train to Cusco.
Includes:
- Train tickets in PULLMAN class from Cusco / Km. 104
- Train from Puente Ruinas / Cusco in AUTOVAGON
- Complete Staff (Cooks, Porters, etc).
- Professional and bilingue tour Guide.
- Fullboard, Snacks, Tea times.
- Tents (Bathroom, twin, dining).
- Matress.
- Tables and chairs.
- Bus ticket Machu Picchu / Cusco, entrances fees.
Does not include: * Sleeping bags, Tips,
personal equipment, vacuums, Laundry, etc.
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IMPORTANT:
- All treks are private - just you and your
party, not with a group of strangers.
- All treks have highly experienced professional
guides.
- Tours can be arranged to begin on any day of the
week.
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