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Inca Trail 2d/1n
This trip allows a taste of the Inca Trail with days of hiking and camping. The trek starts at 104 kilometres along the railway from Cusco and involves a four hour walk uphill to Wiñay Wayna and a couple of hours further to Machu Picchu making it ideal for trekkers wanting to experience at least a part of the Inca Trail but haven't got the time (or energy) to complete the full 4 day trek. This itinerary is rated moderate and should only be undertaken by people who are fairly fit and take regular exercise.
Economy Service: Included in Inca Trail 2d:
Does not included in Inca Trail 2d:
NOTE: You will need to leave your luggage in the Cusco hotel, most 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 Inca Trail. The trekking will be difficult if you have not exercised regularly before your trip. To fully enjoy an Inca Trail 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 Inca Trail Expedition.
Important Note: We are going to buy your Inca Trail permit using the names & passport numbers that you send us. You must bring the same passports with you to Cusco and take them on this Inca Trail. If the name or number in your passport is different from the name and number on the Inca Trail permit, the government authorities will not allow you to start the trek and you will not be entitled to a refund. If you make a trek booking at the student price you must send us a copy of your "ISIC" card at the time you pay the trek deposit. If you fail to bring your ISIC card on the trek the government authorities will not allow you to start the trek and you will not be given the opportunity to pay the extra difference in price.
When to make a trek booking: The government has strictly limited the number of people permitted on the Inca Trail during 2010 (permits are issued to about 200 trekkers per day plus 300 porters per day). We recommend that you make a trek booking as early as possible. In 2008 the trek permits for some dates sold out more than 4 months in advance !! However don't make a total booking until you have all the group details (names, passport numbers, ages etc) and you are sure about your trek departure date since these details cannot be changed after we have bought your trek permit. We recommend to see Inca Trail Availability.
IMPORTANT: Possible changes to Inca Trail trek price 2010: The above Inca Trail prices are based on the following third party costs which are outside of our control:
1. Inca Trail entrance fee for the tour starting on 104km (Cusco - Machu Picchu) for this year 2010 is 144 Peruvian Soles, about US$48, discount of US$20 for students with ISIC cards and children <16yrs and 42 Soles, about US$14 for all of our porters.
2. Machu Picchu entrance fee for this year 2010 is 124 peruvian soles, about US$ 42, discount of US$20 for students with ISIC cards and children <16yrs. You can see those prices here (spanish version)
Consider that the price paid for Inca Trail and Machu Picchu entrance fee is clearly marked on the Inca trail trek permit. The government reserves the right to increase the entrance fee at any time and may only give us one or two weeks notice.
3. Included in the price of Inca Trail trek is the returning journey on the train from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo on the Backpacker Cerrojo train which currently costs US$31 per person. (details of service and price can be checked on the Peru Rail website www.perurail.com. The Peru Rail website states that they reserve the right to change the price at anytime. The price paid for the train ticket is clearly marked on the ticket.
4. It is not Included in the price of the Inca Trail trek the bus ticket from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes (1st day) Aguas calientes - Machu Picchu - Aguas Calientes (2nd day) which currently costs each way US$7 per person. It is not anticipated that these costs will increase during 2010, and if they do they are unlikely to increase by more than US$2 per person. The price paid for the bus ticket is clearly marked on the ticket.
5. Local sales taxes known as IGV are included in the price of Inca Trail trek. The currently rate of IGV is 19%. It is not anticipated that this rate will increase during 2010.
6. In addition to the prices mentioned above there are other costs for our services such as: transfers and connections before the tour, professional guides, cooks and porters, camping equipment, buses from Ollantaytambo to Cusco, and other administrative costs to make the appropriate tour accomodations for your needs.
Inca Trail 2d Itinerary
Inca Trail day 01: Cusco km104 - Machu Picchu We take the train from Cusco or Ollantaytambo, following the Urubamba river to Km.104 of the railroad, Upon arrival we visit the archaeological sites of Chachabamba at 2250 m. After a brief visit to this lovely ruin with its water channels and fountains, we start the four-hour ascent that will take us past spectacular overlooks above the great valley, then we begin our walk towards Wiñay Wayna (Forever Young). We ascend through this largest and most exquisite of the Inca Trail sites, passing its chain of ritual baths and elegantly curved terracing, and then joining the main Inca trail. Suddenly we cross the stone threshold of Intipunku (Sun Gate) and encounter an unforgettable sweep of natural beauty and human artistry –a backdrop of twisting gorge and forested peaks framing the magical city of Machu Picchu.
In the afternoon we walk the last hours towards Machu Picchu, and see from distance in the beautiful afternoon sun before continuing down to Aguas Calientes. We spend the night at this town. (Walking distance approximately 13 Km)
Inca Trail day 02: Machu Picchu - Cusco We enjoy an early morning visit to the fabled ruins, spending the day in both guided and individual exploration. Going up by bus we get the first glance of Machu Picchu between the mountains on its saddle high over the Urubamba River. After we visit the most fascinating features of this astounding and mysterious Inca settlement, some will want to take the optional hike to an amazing overview of the site like Wayna Picchu from where one has a good overview of the whole area and the full site of Machu Picchu, while other may prefer to investigate Machu Picchu’s multitude of hidden nooks and corners. Another possibility is to visit the beautiful temple of the moon. In the afternoon we meet in “Aguas Calientes” after that we will go to Cusco.
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PRICE PER PERSON ( Inca Trail 2d - 2010)
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