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Day
1: Downhill mountainbike
We´ll pick our passengers up at 7:30 a.m. (public bus), 8:00 (private
bus), to set off to the Málaga Mountain Pass or Alfamayo, where
we´ll start our downhill bike ride. Along the way, we´ll
have a chance to observe the whole of the Urubamba River Canyon, as
well as the mountains´ majesty and feel the changes in the climate
and vegetation. Upon arrival in Amaybamba, we´ll have a short
rest, enjoying our box lunch and visiting the area´s archaeological
sites. Afterwards, we´ll proceed downhill, to get to Santa María
where we´ll spend the night in a basic hostal
Duration: About 5 hours.
You carry your day pack , the car your bigg back pack
Approx Cycling Distance: 65 km.
Day 2: Trekking
After having breakfast, we´ll start the trek along an ancient
Inca trail leading us to Quellomayo. On that part of the tour, we´ll
have the opportunity to observe a great quantity of fruit tree plantations
and local people. Afterwards, we´ll cross the Urubamba River,
to get to the hot water springs and after a repairing bath, we´ll
go on to the town of Santa Teresa, where we´ll spend the night
at a basic hostal.
This day we have to carry our backpack! It,s about 8 h walking.
Day 3: Trekking
At 8:00 a.m, we´ll go on walking along the Vilcanota River bank,
till we arrive at the hydroelectric plant, where we´ll enjoy our
lunch. Then we´ll proceed with our trek along the railroad, to
get to the village of Aguas Calientes, where we´ll spend the night
at a hostel.If you like, you can visit the hot springs of Aqua calientes.
Today its about 5 h walk and you have to carry your backpack.
Day 4: Machu Picchu
We take our breakfast, very early in the morning. Than we start our
last day by climbing up to the entrée of the famous Inca Citadel
of Machu Picchu. the“Lost City of the Incas.” We will be
one of the first visitors this day. Your bilingual guide will take you
throughout the vast ruins for about 2h. After this you have some free
time to wander around yourself Machu Picchu is the best known of the
Inca ruins, as it is recognized worldwide yet it is not mentioned in
any of the writings of the Spanish Conquistadors. It is believed to
have been constructed around the mid-15th century and was “rediscovered”
by American historian Hiram Bingham in 1911. The guided tour of this
fascinating place is an inspiring experience. Visit the Main Square,
the Royal Quarters, the Temple of the Three Windows, the Circular Towers,
the Sacred Sun Dial and Burial Grounds. After the excursion you can
walk to Inti Punko, the “SUN GATE” to take the famous picture
or to the mountain behind Machu Picchu “ Huayna Picchu “,
in 45 min ,from here you have stunning views over the whole complex
!But be careful,from 2005 there is a new rule that there are only 400
persons a day allowed and the gate close at 12 h. We can not guaranty
this visit because its not possible to reserve tickets.After your free
time you can walk down to the town of Aguas Calientes for a late lunch
or a dip in the hot springs (not included). In the afternoon we take
the train back to Cusco or Ollantaytambo and arrive in cusco around
2100h.
Includes
* Transportation Cusco – Alfamayo.
* Food: 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 3 dinners, 1 box lunch and 1 snack.
* Entrance fee to Machu Picchu and guide.
* Return train to Ollantaytambo and bus to Cusco.
* Mountain bike, safety helmet and gloves.
* 3 nights basic hostal
Does not includes
* Bus round trip to and from Machu Picchu
* Entree fee to hot springs of Santa Teresa and aquas calientes
* Last day Lunch
What do we need when you make a reservation?
* Full name as it is written in your passport
* Passport number
* Nationality
* Date of birth
* copy /Fax or scan of your ISIC student card (if you have one its 18
US less )
* Departing date for the trail
* 40 % deposit at western union to Peru, the rest you pay at our office
in Cusco.
What you have to bring
* Your official international passport and student card, if you have
only ISIC accepted
* Day- pack
* Trekking shoes
* Big water bottle
* Flash light,
* Sun Hat and sun crème
* Personal clothing for trek and clothes for rain
* Insect repellent
* Snack
* emergency money and money for the tip |
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