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Machu Picchu Itinerary
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8 days
Machu Picchu Trek with Whitewater Rafting
In order to embark on this trail you need to have a reasonable level of fitness – age does not matter! The most important factor is acclimatizing to the altitude. The maximum height above sea level along the trail is 13,779 feet. Make sure to ask your doctor about
Diamox (Acetazolamide) for High Altitude Sickness. More information is in the Field Guide.
While you are staying in Peru, coca tea is served freely in all hotels. Drink it as soon as you arrive.
The consumption of Coca tea and leaves increases the absorption of oxygen in blood. This helps combat altitude sickness, and has a marked digestive and carminative effect.
News reports noted that Princess Anne and the late Pope John Paul II were served the beverage during their visits to Peru.
Day 1 - Sept. 10, 2012 (B)
The hotel, Casa Andina Classic San Blas is located in the heart of San Blas, Cusco’s art neighborhood. It has Wi-fi and room safes.
This evening at 7:00 PM we will have an orientation about the whitewater rafting.
Day 2 -Sept. 11, 2012 Whitewater Rafting (B,L)
We start our day after a hardy breakfast. We will then go to the start of the whitewater rafting. They will first give us instructions and we will gear up with wet suits, splash jackets, helmets and vest, This is Class II to IV whitewater. If you have never been whitewater rafting, this is a wet and wild experince that is a lot of fun. Afterwards, we will get into a sauna to warm up, before we eat lunch by the river. You may opt to zipline across the Urubamba River. (not included).
Tonight we have an orientation for the Machu Picchu Trek.
Day 3,4,5 and 6 -Sept. 12,13,14,15, 2012 - Machu Picchu Trek during the full moon and centennial of Machu Picchu. (B,L,D)
Every meal is a fantastic delight and the cooks are incredible. You will be catered to to make sure your experience will not be forgotten. Water is boiled for our water bottles to assure that the water is safe for us. In your day pack, bring plenty of snacks as you will need to be drinking and eating while on the trek between the stops for meals.
I would like to mention that our porters are Quechuas or the orginal Incans. They are short people with legs that look like logs and strong enough to run with a person on their back, if need be. I have the highest regard for these people. Read more about these Incans in the
Along the Inca trail there are sodas and snacks that you can buy form the locals on your way up.
The first day is he easiest and the second day is the hardest to trek. Everyday we wake up early with a guide bringing you a hot cup of coca tea to your tent. We have breakfast and fill our water bottles before we start each day.
Day 7- Sept. 16, 2012 (B) Cusco,
Great day to watch the Warachikuy Festival at Sacsayhuaman (pronouce sexy woman)and great picture taking opportunity. Time to get those last minute gifts and enjoy the moment.
Day 8, 2011 - Sept. 15, 2011 (B)
After breakfast, we say our goodbyes and leave for home.
Included:
9 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 3 dinners (vegetarian options available)
Hotel DBL OCC - Day 1, Day 2, Day 6 and Day 7
Transport to start of white water rafting
Whitewater rafting
Helmets, life vest, and splash jackets for whitewater rafting
Private Transportation to the start of Inca Trail
English speaking Guide
Pre-briefing the night before trail departure date
Duffels to put your luggage into including plastic bag to keep your gear dry during rainy season
Water from lunch-time on the 1st day on the trail to the end of the Inca trail (boiled water).
Bowl of warm water in the mornings to freshen up provided to each person.
Entrance fee onto Inca Trail and into Machu Picchu Sanctuary
Bus from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes
Tents
Sleeping Bag
Sleeping Mat
All camping other camping equipment
Emergency oxygen bottle and first aid kite
Porters to carry the group equipment (food, tents, tables, etc.)
Porter to carry 15 pounds of your equipment.
Vista Dome train ticket back to Cusco
Private transfer from train station to hotel.
Does not include:
International airfare to Lima, Peru
Airfare between Lima and Cusco and Puna and Lima
Bottled water and other beverages
Day Pack
Tips for Support Staff
Meals other then specified
Travel insurance (mandatory)
Personal expensesAirport departure taxes and fees paid at airport (Domestic airport tax of about US$6 per person AND International Flights of about US$30)
Permits are subject to availability. Due to Inca Trail regulations that limit the number of trekkers on the Inca Trail it should be noted demand for spaces on the trek far outweigh the number of available trek permits. Permits CAN NOT BE ISSUED on payment basis only. [IMPORTANT: the name provided must be the same as shown on passport.]
The Peru government requires that you bring your original passport (must be and keep it on you during the trek up Machu Picchu. These permits cannot be transferred to another person. The Peru government requires that you provide immediately on payment to Singles Adventures the following information: