One of our most remarkable itineraries, this hike combines two of the most famous Inca sites build on the last decades of the Inca empire, both sites perched on top of a cliff gorge Urubamba & Apurimac. The approaches on foot allow you to envisage the experience of their builders. However, the varied terrain and environment route takes through high pristine jungle and up to high Andes passes where we can almost guarantee you of the now elusive Condor. Super views of the Vilcabamba Mountain Range a complete Andean experience. FINANCIAL ARRANGEMENTS: Prices start from $535 per person (based on two) This includes all meals from Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner, private transportation to starting point, entrances to MACHUPICCHU, professional English guide, equipment (tent, matt, dining tent , kitchen tent, toilet tent all cooking stuff , oxygen, first aid kit) , food all trek, cook, assistant cook, horsemen, horses to carry our food , equipment and travelers bag pack) , accommodation in AGUAS CALIENTES , train ticket to CUSCO. It does not include airfare from your home to Lima and return, Domestic Airfare, airport departure taxes, alcoholic beverages, special gratuities, phone calls, laundry, or items of a personal nature. The single supplement for this tour will be charged if you desire single accommodations.
Day 1- Lima: Upon arrival in Lima you will be met by our staff representative and Transfer you to the Hotel.
Day 2- Cusco: Upon your arrival into Cusco our staff will meet you and transfer you to the hotel. After your arrival to the hotel you can enjoy a cup of "mate de coca" or coca tea to assist in the acclimation to the 11,300ft.altitud in the Inca capital of Cusco. In the afternoon our staff will meet you and transfer you by bus for a City tour of Cusco .This tour include: the Colonial and Inca sites of The cathedral, Qoricancha. Later you will continue to the most important sites of Sacsayhuaman, Tambomachay, Kenko & Pucapucara. We return to your hotel at 06:p.m. (B)
Day 3- Free day: Leisurely day with plenty of opportunity for shopping before you're trek (B/D)
Day 4- Cachora: Depart early from Cusco and arrive in Cachora our initial point of the hike and start the hike descending to canyon of the Apurimac river 1,800m campsite at the shores of the river.
Day 5- Marampata: A modern ascent to the village of Marampata stop for lunch an continue for Choquequirao 3,000m You then have the afternoon to explore this truly mystical site of the Incas.
Day 6- Choquequirao: A morning easy ascent to Abra Choquequirao 3,300 and then continue with a descent to Pinchi Unuyoc lunch. Afternoon to Rio Blanco for another Low altitude campsite 1.800m.
Day 7- the hardest day of the trek with all day ascent in hot dry conditions to 4,000m. Mina Victoria. Camp site.
Day 8- Yanama Village: We use the good of the morning to cross the Victoria Pass 4,500m. where we have astounding views of the Mountains including Salkantay and Humantay, the descent takes us past many abandoned working Inca mines we camp at the village Yanama 3,400m.
Day 9- Collpampa: A day hike with another high pass at 4,550m. where we observe Condors, then continue down to Collpampa 2,800m. option to have natural hot bath in the thermal springs.
Day 10- Sahuayaco: An easy day trek culminates at Sahuayaco 2,000m. we go through farms of coffee, coca leaves, banana, natural flowers, Orchids etc.
Day 11- Patallacta: After a good breakfast we start our hike and continue with the pass of abra Aobamba 2,800m and camp at Patallacta 2,500m. where we can appreciate a fabulous views of Machupicchu.
Day 12- Aobamba to Aguas Calientes: This is day of mixed modes of transportation. A two-hour descent by foot takes us to the hydroelectric station on the Urubamba River and later take the train Back to Aguas Calientes.
Day 13- Machupicchu: The highlight of our journey with ample time to explore the site. Afternoon train to Cusco.
Day 14- Cusco: Free day. Relax and recover from the trekking.
Day 15- Lima: Transfer to the airport for a morning flight to Lima and evening flight back home. End of the Tour.
TOUR REGISTRATION: To register for this tour, complete the Tour registration form and return it with a deposit of $200 per person. If registering by phone, the deposit must be received within 10 days or the space will be released. Full payment of the tour fee is due 60 days prior to the tour departure date.
AIR INFORMATION: Sun God Expeditions Tours E.I.R.L is a full-service travel agency and we will be happy to make any domestic or international air travel arrangements from your home and return. Please feel free to contact us to confirm your air arrangements.
