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Day 1: Cusco - Cachora - Chikiska

Pick up from your hotel at 4h00 am. Then drive to Cachora. Cachora reaching the town of a little time we have for our breakfast. Then we started the walk reaching 2915 m Capuliyoc of a sight as beautiful as the snow-capped peaks and Padrayoc, Wayna Cachora and initial views on the Apurimac valley. Then descend toward Coca camp where the climate becomes noticeably warmer and the flora and fauna is changing. Finally we arrive at 1550 Chikiska m.s.n.m. situated beyond the River Apurimac which we will set. Overnight.

Day 2: Chikiska - Playa Rosalina - Marampata

After an early breakfast at a steep road, this day will be more tiring and exhausting. Arriving in Santa Rosa which is just across the river from where we Chunchullumayo lunch. Along the walk we will observe many orchids and wild flowers and many birds. Continuing our walk we arrive at our second camp. Overnight.

Day 3: Marampata - Choquequirao - Rio Blanco

This third day will be our visit to the complex of Choquequirao, we explored the ruins of Choquequirao. Our guide explained the history and importance of the site as well as in different sites that divides this important complex. After you have free time to visit different areas on their own. In the afternoon we will continue our route to Salkantay. Overnight in Rio Blanco.

Day 4: Rio Blanco - Mina Victoria

After our breakfast, we continued our journey arriving at White River Canyon, after a short rest continue to get a slight rise to Mina and spend the night Victoria. Overnight.

Day 5: Mina Victoria - Yanama

Beginning the morning after our breakfast we will have a climb through the semi-jungle, a tropical varied climate. On the way visit some Inca ruins until the Victoria Open Pass where we will see the town of that name. The newly discovered Coryhuayrachina is in this route. Yanama descend to the village where we spend the night.

Day 6: Yanama - Colcapampa

This day we have to walk through the Andes mountains of Cusco. During the course of this day we see the chain of mountains and the snowy peaks. This day we cross the highest point of the trek thus arriving at our camp Colcapampa. Passing through the villages of Totora, overnight.

Day 7: Colcapampa - Salkantay Pampa

A particularly full day of snow covered mountains as well as the tropical climate, we can appreciate the Andean animals that live in these parts, unique to live at high temperatures and high, animals like the chinchilla, vizcachas (rabbits heights). This day will appreciate the snow or Apu (God) Salkantay, divinity or deity for the Incas. Then we take a short descent to reach Pampa Salkantay where we spend the night.

Day 8: Salkantaypampa - Canal Inca

After a night near the Nevado de Salkantay, we continue towards Inca Chiriasca, reach to take breathtaking views of Mount Salkantay (you can see condors in this area.) After our lunch we continued towards the community where there is a channel Pampacahuana Inca, in this place we will spend the night.

Day 9: Canal Inca - Inca Rakay - Huayllabamba
We wake up about 7:00 am., After enjoying breakfast we start our hike the hardest of the day, the walk is a precipitous rise and narrow (9 km). Along this climb, the landscape changes from sierra to puna (a dry and high area with little vegetation). Following to the community of Huayllabamba (3000 m) in the bottom portion will visit the archaeological complex of Inca Rakay (Paucar court) that is composed of various buildings such as plazas, walls, terraces rectangular. After about four hours of walking Wayllabamba reach, where we stopped for our lunch. This is the point at which we begin our Classic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. As pack animals are not allowed on the Inca Trail, so we bid farewell to our horsemen and horses and in their place we were introduced to the porters who will take care of loading the camping equipment and food to the end. Our third night.

Day 10: Wayllabamba - Warmiwañusca - Pacaymayo

After our breakfast, we start our second day's walk, through Tres Piedras, Llulluchapampa and reaching the peak of the Inca Trail Warmiwañusca (dead woman) to 4200 m Stop for lunch at appropriate time. Continuing the path descend to our camp Pacaymayo (3500 m), Camp, dinner and overnight.

Day 11: Pacaymayu - Runkurakay - Sayacmarca - Wiñayhuayna

After our breakfast, the third day of trekking tours to the ruins of Runkurakay and Sayacmarca at lunch. Then we walk the road to get Puyupatamarca (cloud city) another important archaeological site. Following a short walk leads to our last camp Wiñayhuayna (forever young). Visit the resort. Camp, dinner and overnight.

Day 12: Wiñayhuayna - Machu Picchu - Aguas Calientes - Cusco

Before sunrise, about 4:30 am. After our breakfast, we begin a short hike up to Inti Punku (Puerta del Sol), which has a fantastic view of Machu Picchu. Guided tour of close to two hours for the main temples of the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu, then have free time to climb Huayna Picchu. In the afternoon we went to the town of Aguas Calientes to catch our train back to Ollantaytambo and then bus to Cusco.

# Day 6: The National Institute of Culture is to establish that some groups stay overnight in Wiñayhuayna. Usually the groups that get to stay overnight in Wiñayhuayna are those who made their advance registration by that date. As spaces are ending the INC determines that other groups should Puyupatamarca left overnight in a few hours before Wiñayhuayna. There is no way to choose this. We advise to book more in advance.

# 7 th day: Huayna Picchu is located behind the mountain where Machu Picchu in order to take up aerial view of the Inca citadel. There is a checkpoint at Machu Picchu to climb Huayna Picchu. You must enter your name and receive a ticket to climb Huayna Picchu. The guide provides information how to get the ticket, but need not pay anything else. Only 400 people can visit a day divided into two shifts. Machu Picchu receives over 1000 visitors a day and generally lacking quotas to climb Huayna Picchu. No reservation is possible. Generally, travelers arriving by other paths get quotas because they reach more before Machu Picchu. In order to get better up early and watch the sunrise

What is included
• Arrival / Departure Transfer in Cusco
• Private transportation to Cachora
• Admission to Choquequirao
• Entrance to the Inca Trail
• Entrance to Machu Picchu
• 11 breakfast / 11 lunches / 11 dinners
• Professional guide (English - Spanish)
• Chef and Carrier
• Horses (carry camping equipment)
• Carriers (carry camping equipment)
• Insulation
• Tents and camping equipment
• First aid kit
• Backpacker train ticket back to Ollantaytambo and then bus to Cusco
• First aid kit
• oxygen bottle

Not Included
• Breakfast on the first day / lunch and dinner last day
• Bus Ticket Machu Picchu - Aguas Calientes
• Sleeping bag
• Cost Extras
• Tips for porters, cooks and guides.

# The support team plays hard work so that everything goes well during the walk. Mainly carriers who do the work heavier. The willingness to tip each the last day of the walk. Generally, each traveler offers 10 to 15 soles each carrier, the Peruvian currency. It is not mandatory but it is good reward for their work.

Optional
• Porter staff to walk every day
• Overnight in Aguas Calientes additional
• Sleeping Bag
• Return in Vistadome (First Class)

# Aguas Calientes is a small town with restaurants and hotels is at the bottom gives the mountain of Machu Picchu, it is normal that a traveler wishes to stay overnight in Aguas Calientes. Generally this option can take when they wish to visit Machu Picchu for the second time. If the travelers want to visit again to pay a new entry to Machu Picchu Bus ticket more

What to bring
• Backpack for medium to large
• Shoes walks suitable for
• Sleeping bag (in case you have not, you can rent one in Cusco)
• rain coat (may be purchased in Cusco)
• Clothing suitable for Hot and Cold (for 7 days)
• Water bottle
• Flashlight (we recommend two pairs of batteries)
• Sunscreen and insect repellent
• Chocolates, sweets, etc.
• Personal and towel
• Camera, batteries, etc..

Important
- The Salkantay & Inca Trail is not a simple walk, is an adventure for over 4100 meters. The first day can be stressful for some people. Before this can have problems with altitude, must be prepared for eventualities how are you, headaches, heart palpitations, shortness of breath even vomiting.
- If you have any health problem that depends on some special attention, we recommend that you do not walk the Inca Trail because at least two days we will be outside of any care you may want.
- After marking their participation for the Inca Trail, also can not be changed. The value for the registration fee can not be returned, as this insurance prior to registration.
- You must be in Cusco at least 2 days before departure date to the Inca Trail. This just to confirm their presence and also to make a basic acclimatization before starting the walk.
- During the trip the program may be modified if natural events, technical or political way forced, but always follow the idea proposed program.
- Everything that you do not take the Inca Trail can be left at our office in Cusco or the Hotel. Since our office has a warehouse.
- To travel to Peru is not necessary to travel with a passport, but recommend that you carry.
- Hiring this program you claim to understand the risks involved in travel to the Andean countries and assumes the risks of this adventure. Also accepts our agency shall not be held responsible for any health problems, loss of life, property damage or loss that may occur for adventure during the trip.
- If you have any questions or concerns about this program, come in contact with us by e-mail, phone or msm.

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