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INCA TRAIL & VINICUNCA | 6 DAYS PRICE: £1350| $1700 P/P

Single Supplement booking: + £250 (For solo booking) Difficulty: Easy/Normal ( Beginners/Novice trekking) Deposit required: £350 | $500 p/p

Min 2 bookings required. All inclusive. Guaranteed departure. No extra hidden costs. Groups: 2 - 14 Max

OVERVIEW

The Inca Trail is by far the most famous trek in South America and is rated by many to be in the top 5 treks in the world. In just 26 miles (43km) it manages to combine beautiful mountain scenery, lush cloud-forest, subtropical jungle and, of course, a stunning mix of Inca paving stones, ruins and tunnels. The final destination of the trail just cannot be beaten: , the mysterious " of the Incas".

There are literally thousands of kilometres of "Inca Trails" throughout this website concentrates on the Classic 4-day Inca Trail trek that starts at km82 (82 kilometres along the railway from to Aguas Calientes) and treks high up into the mountains passing the Inca ruins of Llactapata, Runkurakay, , Phuyupatamarca and Wiay Wayna before finally arriving at Machu Picchu for sunrise on the 4th day of the trek.

On our 6th day we will drive up to Quesiuno and then trek up the Vinicunca mountains also famously known as rainbow mountains of Peru.

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MACHU PICCHU LLAMA AND LOCALS

VINICUNCA ( RAINBOW MOUNTAIN )

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ITINERARY Day 1 Cusco Arrival Arrival, reception and transfer to the hotel. Rest of the day free to acclimatize to the altitude. Briefing day Cusco: 3,395M

Day 02 Cusco Ð Inca trail (Wayllabamba) LunchÐSupper You will be picked up from your hotel at scheduled time, and transferred in our private car to KM 82. The route will go through the beautiful of the Incas. After approximately one hour and a half, we will cross the little town of , where we will make a little stop to take some pictures of this fortress and have a little rest. We will continue our trip following a rural road that goes parallel to the railroad, which will lead us to the KM 82, where we will unpack and get prepared to the walking with our excursion team (cookers, assistants and porters). At this point, the passengers will have to show their passports to the security personnel of the Sanctuary and once these has been reviewed they will be able to cross a bridge that will take you to the other side of the river where they will start climbing in a parallel line to the , which goes from north to west across the Sacred Valley. In this first section of the Inca Trail, we will visit the Community of Miskay (2800 meters), where we will stop for meeting the natives and try the popular drink known as “chicha”, which is offered by the ladies of this place. Later we will start climbing through a little tableland where we will experience an amazing Andean landscape, and see in the base of the mountains a beautiful Inca building known as “”, located at 2750 meters over sea level. At this point we will stop and our local guide will provide us information regarding this interesting Inca legacy. After that, we will continue walking for two hours along the Cusichaca River, going upwards until reaching a beautiful spot where we will stop for lunch and take a little break. Shortly after that, we will continue walking through a zone full of vegetation, where is highly probable seeing the beautiful giant hummingbird native from this region. After a two hours walk we will arrive to our first camping, located in the zone of Wayllabamba at 3000 meters height. ( B,L,D )

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Note: It is normal if the first day feels hot during the dry season (May to September). We strongly recommend bringing light and fresh clothing, as well as a good sunscreen and a hat to protect your face. Passengers will be able to enjoy a marvelous Andean landscape and the majesty of Veronica Mountain, 5832 meters over sea level. Camps will be assigned depending on the availability of entrants to the Inca Trail, seasons. ¥ Accommodation: Camping ¥ Maximumaltitude: 3000 M ¥ MinimumAltitude: 2650 M ¥ Distancetraveled: 12 km ¥ Approximate time of walk: 5 to 6 hours.

Day 03 Inca trail (Wayllabamba - Pacaymayo) BreakfastÐLunchÐSupper In this second day of the Inca Trail we will wake up early, around 06:00 am. This will be necessary in order to get ready and have breakfast before starting the excursion. Later we will start walking through a narrow road covered by plants, across a little bridge that will take us towards a cloudy forest of a unique beauty. In this section of the trip passengers should climb many stairs, for which we recommend taking all the time that is needed and stopping for a break whenecessary. Following the route, we will arrive to the Llulluchapampa sector, where we will make a quick stop just to rest and get prepared to climb to the highest point of our walk, the famous pass Warmyhuañuska, located at 4200 meters above the sea level. These sectors include about 2 kilometers of distance and are a bit steep, for which we will recommend going slowly and stopping for a break whenever needed. In this part of the trip we will face the most difficult part of the walk, as we will be over 4200 meter height; however this part is also known as one of the most beautiful landscapes of the world. Once we have reached the top of the mountain, we will be granted with a spectacular view of the Andean mountains. For this special day, we recommend bringing some chocolates, lemon candy, a lot of water and even some leaves. In the top we will be able to take the classic pictures of the Inca Trail.During this last part it is possible to watch diverse type of wild birds. At last we will arrive to the camp of Pacaymayo (3600 meters above sea level) where we will spend a comfortable night.

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Pacaymayo is an official camp, and that is why it has baths and showers; however, we should be aware that the water in this part is really cold. ( B,L,D ) ¥ Accommodation: Camping ¥ Maximumaltitude: 4200 M ¥ MinimumAltitude: 3000 M ¥ Distancetraveled: 13 km ¥ Approximate time of walk: 6 to 7 hours.

Day 04 Inca trail ( Pacaymayo - Wiñayhuayna) BreakfastÐLunchÐSupper A lot of visitors feel that this is one of the longest days of the excursion, but at the same time, one of the most beautiful due to the presence of marvelous Inca buildings along the road. This day we will get up at 06:00 hours. After a tasty breakfast we will start our walk climbing through a steep road. Soon we will arrive to Runkurakay ruins, a beautiful Inca oval building which is believed to be as a Inca watchtower. After hearing the historical explanation we will continue until Runkurakay pass, located at 3900 meters above sea level. During this trip we will find a little lake where sometimes you can watch Andean goose and other native bird species. After the pass, we will descend to a beautiful valley full of plants; here we will visit Sayacmarka ruins, located 3624 meters height. This is an interesting Inca construction, built over a steep slope, surrounded by marvelous mountains. After visiting Sayacmarka, we will continue descending to the cloudy forest, arriving to the Puyupatamarka ruins, composed of impressive fountains and water channels that are spectacular works of hydraulic engineering made by the Incas. At this stop we will have a good time, after which we will continue down to reach one of the most beautiful Inca buildings of the place: the ruins of Wiñaywayna. These are without any doubt one of the most beautiful of all the ruins after Machu Picchu. Wiñaywayna means “forever young” and it is said that acquired said name due to the abundance of an orchid that bears the same name. After exploring every corner of Wiñaywayna we head to our last camp, which is located a few meters away. This will be the night on which we will say goodbye to our porters and staff to tour, so we will organize a small party to thank everyone for sharing with the group this beautiful experience. ( B,L,D ) ¥ Accommodation: Camping ¥ Maximumaltitude: 3900 M ¥ MinimumAltitude: 2700 M

Live Your Story Namas Adventure ¥ Distancetraveled: 16 km ¥ Approximate time of walk: 7 to 8 hours.

Day 05 Inca trail ( Wiñayhuayna Ð Macchu Picchu - Cusco) Breakfast On the last day we will wake up very early, at 04:00 hrs. After breakfast, we will quickly go and pass the control gate to enter the path that leads directly to Machu Picchu. It is advisable to bring a good flashlight, because this time it is normally dark here. After walking for about one hour and a half, we will arrive at IntiPunko or Puertadel Sol, a magnificent point from where you can see the city of Machu Picchu. At this point we can relax for a few minutes, take pictures of the group, and finally go down to reach the recognized as one of the seventh wonders of the world: Machu Picchu. It was long thought that Machu Picchu was only part of a legend, until in 1911 the American explorer Hiram Bingham discovered it only after many expeditions in the area. Machu Picchu rises to a height of 2430 meters above sea level, in the middle of a tropical forest with an extraordinary location. It was without any doubt one of the most amazing urban creation in Inca times. Its massive walls, terraces and ramps seem to be continually cut in the rocky cliffs. Our guide will take you on a tour of the most impressive of this beautiful Inca city. This will take us about 2 hours, after which we have free time to explore each city on our own taste and preference. Then return by bus to the town of AguasCalientes, to take the train that will take us back to the city. At the time indicated on the ticket of train our staff will be waiting at the station Ollantaytamboor Poroy, from where we will transfer to your hotel in Cusco. ¥ Accommodation: Included ¥ Maximum altitude: 2700 M ¥ MinimumAltitude: 2400 M ¥ Distance traveled: 6 km ¥ Approximate time of walk: 3 to 4 hours.

Day 06 Cusco ( Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain) Breakfast Box Breakfast - Box Lunch We will pick you up early from your Cusco hotel and set out on a drive through the South Valley. The drive to the trailhead at Quesiuno (4,326 m / 14,189 ft) is 3 hours long. Once we reach the Inkintuyoc Bridge, we will have a Box - breakfast. We then start off on our hike, following a lovely stream. You will be immediately surprised by literally herds of alpacas and llamas. We will have consistent views of the Ausangate Mountain. We will hike through villages and interact with the Live Your Story Namas Adventure local residents. Back on the trail, we encounter more of the traditional elements of this trek. This includes potato fields and unique fauna. We have the prospect of seeing chinchillas and vicunas.

Vicunas are the only non-domesticated animal of the llama family in Peru. Many red mountains are also a highlight of this portion of the hike. After a total hike of approximately 4 hours, we finally reach our destination, what we came to see….the Rainbow Mountains (5,020 m / 16,466 ft). After getting over the shock of their beauty, you will have time to explore the area. You will have time to take pictures and soak in the environment. We will spend approximately 30 minutes at the top. At this point, it is time to go back down. We hike downhill the way we came. The hike will take 4 hours. Our private van will be waiting for us when we return. We will stop for a box lunch along the trail. We will embark on the 3 hour drive back to Cusco and drop you off at your Cusco hotel. Approximate arrival time is between 5 and 6 pm. ¥ Meals: Box - Breakfast / Box lunch

¥ Lowest Elevation: 4,326 m / 14,189 ft

¥ Highest Elevation: 5,020 m / 16,466 ft

¥ Distance to walk: 15 km / 9 ¼ miles

¥ Approximate walking time: 4 to 5 hours up; 3 to 4 hours down

¥ Level of Difficulty: Challenging

¥ Accomodation: Included

Day 07 Cusco Ð Lima / … Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to the airport to board the regular flight to Lima. Lima: 154 masl

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CUSCO CITY MACHU PICCHU

Cusco Hotel 4* - San Agustin Plaza

+ Included in the trip ¥ Briefing time one or two days before the trek. ¥ Transfer in a private bus from the hotel to Quesiuno (beginning point of the trek). ¥ Fee entrances. ¥ Professional English speaking guide. ¥ Assistant guide from more than 9 passagers. ¥ First-aid kit including emergency oxygen bottle ¥ One Box Lunch 1st day. + Not Included in the trip ¥ Walking poles. ¥ Meals not mentioned in the itinerary ¥ Extra services not mentioned in the program ¥ Tips for guides, Horsemen and chefs and extra expenses ¥ Alcoholic drinks. + What to bring in this trip? ¥ Original Passport ¥ Small Backpack ¥ Water ¥ Rain jacket / poncho ¥ Winter hat and gloves Live Your Story Namas Adventure ¥ Rain pants ¥ Snacks: biscuits, energy bars, chocolate, etc. ¥ Sun block, factor 35+ recommended ¥ Sunglasses and sun hat ¥ Camera with spare batteries Ð batteries run down faster at high altitudes ¥ Binoculars ¥ Trekking poles (recommended especially for the steep descents, can be rented from us) Towel and toilet paper ¥ Air tickets national and international ¥ Travel insurance. Extras. ¥ Overweight in Luggage. ¥ Tips. ¥ Alcoholic and non alcoholic drinks. ¥ Not specified meal ¥ Personal charges + Equipment/gear lists? Boots ¥ Hiking shoes for the trek to base camp with ankle protection ¥ Liner socks or equivalent: 3 pairs Body Layers: ¥ 2 merino base layers: top / bottom set ¥ 1 mid layer top: breathable Underwear ¥ Lightweight Nylon Pants: 1 pair ¥ Hooded Soft Shell jacket To be worn over other layers ¥ Soft Shell Guide Pants: Gore Tex and breathable ¥ Hooded Hard Shell: Gore Tex and breathable ¥ Long jones equivalent to Rab’s Polartec or equivalent: 2 pairs Headgear and Hand wear: ¥ Wool hat (ski hat) ¥ Sunhat: To shade your face / neck from the sun on a hot day ¥ Buff: To protect your neck / face from the sun ¥ Glacier glasses: Full protection with side covers or wrap around ¥ Lightweight synthetic liner gloves: For wearing on a hot day; 2 pairs ¥ Soft shell gloves: To wear for moderate cold / wind Personal Gear:

Live Your Story Namas Adventure ¥ Trekking Backpack: To carry on the trek to base camp. Simple and light. ¥ Sleeping Bag ¥ High Quality sleeping pad (1 for base camp and 1 for high camps): Full length is preferred. ¥ Trekking poles with snow baskets: Adjustable poles ¥ Head torch: 1 normal for base camp and 1 with remote battery systems for climbing at night. This will be used whilst climbing at night ¥ Sunscreen: SPF 50 or above ¥ Lip balm with sunblock ¥ Water bottles: 2 wide mouth bottles with 1 litter capacity ¥ Water bottle parkas (2): fully insulated with zip opening ¥ Thermos: 1 litre (buy a good ones to keep your water warm for longer hours) ¥ Toiletry bag: Include toilet paper and hand sanitizer and small towel ¥ Hand warmers & toe warmers ¥ Pen Knife or multi tool (optional) ¥ Camera: bring extra batteries and memory cards ¥ Personal solar charging system (optional but recommended) ¥ Travel Clothes ¥ Duffel bags (1 XL) with locks: To transport equipment ¥ extra Items: Kindle, I pad, smart phone, etc ¥ Snack food: Please bring a few days of your favourite climbing snack food such as bars, gels, nuts, beef jerky, etc. A variety of salty and sweet is recommended to give you extra energy. ¥ Small personal first aid kit: Include athletic tape, Band-Aid’s, Ibuprofen, blister care, personal medications, etc ¥ Medications and Prescriptions: Bring antibiotics (Azithromycin, etc.), and altitude medicine such as Diamox and dexamethasone*

+ Baggage allowance in Peru? Peru internal flight allows only 15kgs per person. Addional weights are not allowed due to internal flight operators capacity. Your bag during the trek will be carried by porters or pack animals and should not weigh more than 15kg.

+ How many in a group? Min 2 - Max 14. ( Solo bookings, single supple charges apply)

+ Tips for our guides and porters.

Live Your Story Namas Adventure Please advice of your request for a personal porter at the time of your booking, as they will need permits to enter the Inca Trail as well. Most of our guest gives tips during the end of the trek. We suggest tips of $100 per person for the whole trip. Your guide leader will fairly distribute the tips among your drivers, assistant guides and porters. Guest also donates trekking equipments like jackets, trek poles, gloves or hats to porters which is greatly appreciated. Guest can also buy our porters dinner, during the final day of the trek for all their hard work and for making their trek possible.

+ When is the best time to trek Machu Picchu? June - October

+ Who is this trip for? All Adventure travellers. Under 18 must be accompanied by adults.

+ Can I request another Machu Pichhu date? Sure, we would be more than happy to arrange trekkings for your on your prefered date. Minimum of 4 bookings required email us at - [email protected]

Live Your Story Namas Adventure Insurance

All our clients are required to have adequate insurance for their trip programs. When conducting research for insurance options, please look into the details of the policies covering the right requirements. Unexpected life events occur. Your travel plans might change due to illness while you are abroad or because of a family emergency even before you leave home. Our recommendation is that you protect your investment and welfare against these unexpected circumstances so you and your loved ones can prepare for your upcoming adventure with more peace of mind.

¥ Cancellation or curtailment ¥ Helicopter rescue ¥ Repatriation ¥ The altitude that you are expected to attain ¥ Grade of trek/climb/expedition ¥ Medical cover

Few insurance provider which we recommend.

UK based clients

True Traveller: www.truetraveller.com Treks upto 4500M (Check Ultimate pack with Nepal trekking Box) Austrian Alpine Club (UK) www.aacuk.org.uk ( Expedition’s mostly) Snowcard: www.snowcard.co.uk World Nomads: https://www.worldnomads.co.uk/ Dogtag: www.dogtag.co.uk

For non-UK based clients: Ripcord: http://www.ripcordrescuetravelinsurance.com/ Travelex Ins. Services: www.travelexinsurance.com True Traveller: www.truetraveller.com (Check Extreme pack or Ultimate pack with Nepal trekking Box)

Austrian Alpine Club (UK): www.aacuk.org.uk These are some of the insurance companies that we trust but you are free to choose the one you have been using or trust during your travel. Please forward the details of your Insurance as soon as you have it: we need the insurance company’s name, their 24 hour emergency telephone number and your insurance policy number Ð [email protected]

Add ons

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¥ Air flights from Lima/Cusco/Lima - $500 p/p ¥ 4* hotel in Lima : $150 per day (Double room)

SALE LAKES OF MARA TOUR - 1 DAY SKY LODGE EXPERIENCE - 1 NIGHT/2 DAYS £100 P/P £380 / $510 P/P

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