23 July 2008
Cusco Hotels
¬ Monasterio Hotel
¬ Libertador Hotel
¬ Novotel Cusco
¬ Picoaga Hotel
¬ Jose Antonio Hotel
¬ Private Collection
Casa Andina Cusco
¬ Sonesta Posada
del Inca Cusco
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Los Andes de
America Hotel
¬ Los Apus Hotel
¬ Cusco Plaza II
¬ Casa Andina Cusco
Plaza Hotel
¬ Centenario Hostal
¬ Hotel San Agustin
Internacional
¬ Hotel San Agustin
Plaza
Tours in Cusco
¬ Cusco Traditional
¬ Cusco Classic
Inca Trail Tours
¬ Inca Trail Discovery
(5 Days/4 Nights)
¬ Inca Trail Classic
(4 Days/ 3 nights)
¬ Short Inca Trail
(2 Days/ 1 night)
- predeparture
information
incatrail
Inca Trail Alternative
¬ The Weavers’ Way to
Machu Picchu
(4D/3N)
¬ Choquequirau
(5 Days/ 4 nights)
¬ Choquequirau &
Machu Picchu
12d/11n
¬ Mollepata/Inca trail
to Machu Picchu
8d/7n
¬ Salcantay to
Machu Picchu
(5days/4nights)
¬ The Inca Quarry Trail
(4days/3nights)
- predeparture
information
Choquequiraou
Machu Picchu Hotels
¬ Hanaqpacha Inn
Hotel
¬ Hatuchay Tower
Hotel
¬ Machu Pichu
Pueblo Hotel
¬ Machu Picchu
Sanctuary Lodge
Sacred Valley
Hotels
¬ Posada del Inca
Hotel
¬ Casa Andina Hotel
¬ Pakaritampu Hotel
Puno Hotels
¬ Libertador Summit
Hotel
¬ Casa Andina Hotel
¬ Posada del Inca
Hotel
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The Weavers’ Way to Machu Picchu (4D/3N) |
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| Day 1. To Lares/Huacahuasi We leave Cusco in the early morning, driving to the provincial town of Calca in the Sacred Valley of the Incas, and climbing northward to a spectacular high pass before dropping down to the village of Lares on the east slope of the Andes. Here we take a delicious dip at a hot springs in the meadows outside of town and then enjoy a picnic lunch. Then we begin a leisurely half-day hike up the valley of the rushing Rio Trapiche, before reaching the highland village of Huacahuasi, where we camp for the night Day 2. To Patacancha We climb steadily, traversing an open, treeless landscape of ground-hugging plants and flowers among pastures of Andean bunch-grass scattered with roaming herds of alpacas and llamas. Reaching an altitude of 4,500m. we cross the pass of Ipsayccasa then descend into the Patacancha watershed, with the lake of Ipsaycocha to our right. We may see Andean Geese, Puna Ibis and other waterbirds in the wetlands here as we journey through the heartland of these Quechua people, who are locally nicknamed “Huayruros” – the name of a red and black seed reminiscent of the color combinations of the local textiles. We reach the village of Patacancha and camp nearby.
Day 3. To Pumamarca/Ollantaytambo Our transport takes us downvalley to Pallata, where we begin a short, half-day hike to Ollantaytambo, via the scenic early-Inca site of Pumamarca (Puma town). This well-preserved Inca outpost was apparently a fort protecting the approaches to the Sacred Valley. From there we hike down a trail that winds gently across steep mountain slopes, through a stupendous series of agricultural terraces built by the Incas and now partially restored to agricultural use. At the village of Munaypata we rejoin the main road, where our transport makes the final short drive to Ollantaytambo. After lunch we visit the impressive ruins here, and tour the nearby village, where people go about their daily lives among original Inca streets and houses. Overnight in Ollantaytambo. Day 4. To Machu Picchu/Cusco We take the morning train from Ollantaytambo to the town of Aguas Calientes, and then ascend by bus to the fabled ruins of Machu Picchu. |
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Note: park authorities may occasionally designate different campsites than those indicate. What's Included Transportation to and from the city of departure, a predeparture information meeting and valuable Inca Trail map, overnight in new The North face tents including comfortable sleeping pads, a duffle bag to store your luggage during the trek (please return upon your arrival in Cusco). Inca Trail and Machu Picchu entrance fee (US$60.00) and train ticket back to Cusco (Vista dome), meals according to the itinerary and a last lunch in a restaurant before returning to Cusco, Bottled water to refill your canteen. The accompanying staff includes bilingual guide on the trek and in Machu Picchu equipped with a first aid kit, an oxygen tank, and excellent cartographies, porters, kitchen crew and commissary gear. |
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