Sacred Valley Tour Full Day
Experience a full-day Sacred Valley tour, exploring each archaeological site and Inca ceremonial cen
This expedition or Choquequirao trek, is one of the most spectacular hikes you can do on the Andes, recently recognized the number one in to best Top Regions in Travel list 2017 by Lonely planet, as well Choquequirao contains unique stone statues of llamas, which have been bred in the Andes for five millennia, to see them is one of most wonderful shows we can have, Choquequirao sits in the saddle of a high Andean ridge, 3000 m./10,000 ft. above sea level and 1,500 m./5,000 ft. above the roaring waters of the Apurimac River. Ringed by spectacular snow-capped peaks and flanked by plunging, thickly forested slopes, the city is an inspiring example of an elite Inca ceremonial center, dedicated to the worship of the mountain gods, the river and the elements of nature, nowadays is still possible to see the spectacular king of the Andes (Condor) flying around the Choquequirao city in the afternoons or in the mornings, where you can live up your Indiana jones fantasy, It is a challenging trip but amazing experience to hike down and up to the depths of the Apurimac Canyon and then up to the site in the cloudsā¦
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We pick you up from your hotel at about 4:00 am and travel by private transportation to trail head named Capuliyoc, about 4 hours on the van later we will meet with our horseman and mules. Here with the spectacular view of the Apurimac canyon we will enjoy fresh breakfast make of our trekking cook, we will begin our trek along the edge of the Apurimac canyon and follow the trail, enjoying the dramatic landscapes and a variety of plant and animal life until we reach our lunch spot Chiquiska or āLa Playa Rosa Lindaā (1650m/5413ft). after a good lunch weĀ“ll continue hike uphill to reach our first camping spot Santa Rosa.
SECOND DAY: We will get up early, have breakfast and hiking uphill the Apurimac River and into the beautifull tropical area we can see a few families in the place named Maranpata very small village where after a short brake we continue up and descending on the trail. Following this, we have a steep ascent through a thick cloud forest towards the Inca site of Choquequirao. We will have lunch and then time to relax and enjoy the archeological zone, plants, animals with our Oficial tour guideĀ“s explanations we will enjoy better and know why Incas abandoned this spectacular place to refuge into the lost city of the Incas (hopefully weĀ“ll have the wonderful experience to see condors), and views of nearby canyons and snow-capped mountains (Soray ā 5428m/17808ft andTuncarway 5910m/19389ft). We will camp into the site (3033 m/9950ft).
After an early breakfast we will have chance to visit the mysterious Inca site again of Choquequirao where our professional tour guide will explain about the history of the magnificent Inca site it was abandon by Manco Inca. We will also visit the most important parts of this Inca ruins such as the main plaza, ceremonial sector and the famous Llama sector to see the very importance of these Andean animals. After the tour, we have extra time to explore and enjoy the scenery ourselves and head off to our campsite for lunch break. When we return to Marampata there are spectacular views of the canyon along the way where we can identify various flowers, orchids and observe different types of birds that can be found in this area. After a 4 hour walk downhill we will reach our campsite called La playa (1550 meters above sea level) where we are going to stay the night beside the famous river Apurimac (āspeak godā).
We will leave the campsite as much early is possible, in order to arrive back in Cusco by the afternoon. From this point to Capuliyoc is uphill for 4 hours. This is a once in a lifetime trek through the beautiful mountains where you can see spectacular views of snowcapped mountains that one must see in (Padrayoc 5400 m, and Salkantay mountain 6200 m), if the weather permits, the valley usually starts to warm up as the sun starts to rise we will have the opportunity to see some condors and eagles flying above us. This will be our last stop over where we will have our outdoor lunch with all our team together, where we will say our farewell to our horsesā men who carried all our belongings along the way. Afterwards, we will board our bus back to Cachora into the narrow off-road and them to Cusco.
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STUDENTS: If you are student you have an especial discount. Thatās why you have to use your International Student Identity Card green (ISIC) you must have this card and make sure the expiration date must be more over time that weĀ“ll do the trip, if you donĀ“t bring with you will not allow to enter into the Inca trail. ThatĀ“s the rules of ministry of Machu Picchu have.
HUAYNA PICCHU MOUNTAIN: Are allowing only 400 people to climb this mountain per day, so it needs to be booked in advanced and the price is S$80 per person we recommend you do in the second time between 10-11 am, minimum have to book two month in advance based on availability.
MACHU PICCHU MOUNTAIN: Are allowing only 400 people to climb this mountain per day, it needs to booked in advance, the price is S$80 per person it is located in from of Huayana Picchu mountain but is more higher takes about the 1:20 minutes to climb this mountain between 7-11 am.
EXTRA NIGHT IN AGUAS CALIENTES CITY:Ā If you want to stay longer and going back to Machu Picchu to explore more or climb one the famous mountain surrounded, you have to buy a new entrance fee or we can do too for S$80, than you can book an extra night at Aguas Calientes town. We can organize your accommodations in hostel for S$30 or hotel if you prefer but price depend the type of hotel you choose more information contact us. And if you want to book by yourself you can do too. Just let us know that you are planning to stay an extra night so we organize your return train for the next day.
RETURN TRAIN TO CUSCO: The return train is going to be the Expedition service train, which departs at 6.25 pm. Always Based on Peru Rail availability and will be confirmed at your briefing. There is an option to upgrade Vistadome train service with large windows which is an extra S$60 per person. Please let us know your preference at the time of booking. Train services are only between Aguas Calientes city to Ollantaytambo train stations and then bus to Cusco and drop you off in your hotel.
FOOD ON THE TREK: all our meals are a kind of buffet. It is always fresh and most of it is organic. We are used to eat together and we go out of our way to accommodate all dietary requirements including vegetarian options, began and any food allergies. We do not provide any alcoholic drinks on the trek but if you would like you can bring on your own.
OUR EQUIPMENT: all the equipment is the first quality; we provide 4 man tents for only 2 hiker and TERM-A-REST self-inflating air sleeping mattresses no extra fee!!! For everyone, our equipment includes a spacious dining tent, tables and chairs, plates and utensils. We do NOT supply sleeping bags, walking sticks, but all can be rented from us the moment you are booking or in your pre-meeting briefing.
Very important note if you are over 1.95 meters / 6“4Ⳡtall then you won“t be able to rent a sleeping bag in Cusco. In this case it is recommended to bring your own.
OUR GUIDES, COOK AND PORTERS: all our local tour guides speaks English, Spanish and Quechua is a local language, is because more of names on the Inca trail and Cusco is in this language that is the reason is very important to know, Our cooks provide amazing family style food a nice kind of buffet for all our team, Our porters will carry everything for you which makes your trek as easy and comfortable as possible, equipment, all the product for cook, tents. All of them are amazing, helpful, patient, very informative, caring and great persons, if you like give thanks to them you can do with some tips.
We never overload our porters thatās why we make sure that all our team are well looked after and we provide all the equipment that they need, we treated like our family so that they feel like in home as you too.
FITNESS: Many people worry about altitude sickness because on the day two we have to crossing two highest mountains and worry if we can be able to do it with a regular life?. To be hones we had people of all ages (from teenagers to pensioners) and age itself is no barrier if you are positive minded and lives an active lifestyle. Before departing for your tour, we recommend visiting your doctor who will be able to provide you with more information about.
The Inca Trail is certainly not easy but you do not need to be an athlete or a trekking expert to complete it. Fitness is naturally important but the Inca Trail is one of the most beautiful hikes in the world, is also a kind of trek that anyone with a positive attitude and determination can do. If you want to enjoy the entire Inca trail we recommend you to training couple months to come here and you will see how easy it is.
STORAGE DURING YOUR TREK: During you doing the Inca Trail trek your main luggage will be stored in Cusco. We recommend you to leave at same hotel booked in Cusco if you will back after the hike to same hotel they usually have a good lookers because weāll provide you a small duffle bag at your Inca Trail briefing (pre-meeting briefing is normally set for the evening before you start the trek) to pack clothes for 3-4 days. Your team of porters will carry these bags together with the food and equipment for the trail. Please note that you will not have access to these items until the end of each day as the porters will always be behind and ahead of the group, therefore you must bring a small day pack in which you can carry personal belongings such as your rainy gear, camera, water and sun screen etc. By Peruvian law the duffle bag carried by the porters must not weigh more than 6kg (12pounds). If you will need an extra 6 kg duffel bag you can rent for S$75.