A Journey to Machu Picchu:
Yoga in the Andes

I welcome All of you on the Inka trail extension.   Thomas here, and this will be my second time in taking this epic hike. I highly recomend this adventure and journey and look forward to being with you in the High Andes.

INCA TRAIL TO MACHU PICCHU 4D/3N

ITINERARY:

DAY 1 - CUSCO - PISKACUCHO - WAYLLABAMBA

At 6:00 a.m., we pick you up at your hotel, we will depart from Cusco and travel to Urubamba, stopping briefly at Ollaytaytambo, where you can buy last minute gear and personal items. Then we move on to Piskacuchu (Km 82) and the start of the Inca Trail. We will have lunch in Miskay and relax a bit before hiking to our first campsite. Along the way, we will visit the Llactapata archeological site. L/D

DAY 2 - WAYLLABAMBA - WARMIWAÑUSCA - PAQAYMAYU

We'll start the day early in the morning with a hearty breakfast, and then hike up to the highest point of the Inca Trail. Here, we can see the various ecological zones and microclimates, which make up the area, literally mapped out in front of us. We will cross the Warmiwañusca pass at 4,200 meters/13,780 feet above sea level. After lunch we will continue on to the Pacaymayo campsite, where we will enjoy dinner and a well-deserved rest. B/L/D

DAY 3 - PAQAYMAYU - CHAQ´ICOCHA - WIÑAYWAYNA

Our day begins with a nutritious breakfast and then a 45-minute hike up to the second highest pass on the Trail (3,850 meters/12,631 feet above sea level). Along the way we will visit the Runcuracay archeological site. During the day's hike, we will also visit the Sayacmarca and Phuyupatamarca archeological complexes. After lunch we will head to the Wiñaywayna ruins, where we will spend our last night on the Trail. B/L/D

DAY 4 - WIÑAYWAYNA - MACHU PICCHU - CUSCO

After an early breakfast, we begin the final leg of the trek to the lost city of Machu Picchu. First, we will hike to Inti Punku ("Sun Gate"), where we will take in an inspiring and panoramic view of the Machu Picchu citadel. After a short hike down to Machu Picchu, we will register and then enjoy a 3-hour guided tour of the sanctuary-city. After the tour of Machu Picchu, we will take the bus down to Aguas Calientes, where we will enjoy before returning to Cusco by train. B

Note:

* The Government office assigns us the campsites to the enterprise tour operator

* People who want to visit Huayna Picchu must let us know as soon as they can, because according to new rules, there is a limit of people (400) per day that can climb it.

OUR SERVICE

STANDARD SERVICE INCLUDES:

Transportation to and from: Hotel - Km. 82 (Piscaycucho) / Poroy

Train station- Hotel

Bus Ticket: Machu Picchu - Aguas Calientes

Guide: Professional English and Spanish speaking guide; 2 guides for groups over 9 people

Cook: In charge of meal preparation

Porters: Carry tents and cooking equipment

Personal Porter: Carry backpacks, sleeping bags and mattresses (Max. 8 kilos/ 17.4 lbs per person)

Meals: 3 Breakfasts/4 Lunches/3 Dinners/3 Snacks and afternoon tea

Ticket: Inca Trail & Machu Picchu

Equipment: tents (2 people in each, 3-person-capacity), therm-a-rest sleeping pad, dinner tent, special biodegradable bathroom tent, kitchen tent, tables and chairs, table settings, first aid kit, including emergency oxygen bottle

Vistadome Train Service: Aguas Calientes - Poroy Train Station

DOESN'T INCLUDE:

- Breakfast (day 1), usually the hotels offer this service

- Sleeping bag

EXTRAS:

- US$12 Sleeping bag rental(-10°C) for the whole trek

- US$15 single tent accommodation

- Overnight in Aguas Calientes: US$25 Single room (per night)

- Overnight in Aguas Calientes: US$40 Double room (per night)

THINGS TO BRING

- Backpack, sleeping bag(can be rented in Cusco), rain wear, strong footwear, complete change of clothing, sweater, jacket (something warm), water bottle and sterilizing tablets ( Micropur are recommended and can be bought in Cusco), flashlight and batteries, sun block, insect repellent, toilet paper, selection of small snacks, chocolate, dried fruit, camera and, film.

PRICES:

- ADULTS PRICE: USD 470.00 per person

- STUDENT PRICE: USD 430.00 per person ( students require a valid green ISIC card and must be under 26 years old)

HOW TO BOOK WITH US

Please make the full payment to Thomas asap. I will be paying a bank transfer fee so will do several people at the same time. I need you name as it appears on your passport and your passport number. If you are going on this trip please consult with Thomas before buying your plane ticket. This can save alot of headache and confusion in the end.