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Singles into Multiple Sports
/ Hikers trip to
Machu Picchu Peru |
Start
Date:
Sunday, October 7th 2007
End
Date:
Friday, October 12th 2007
OR Monday October
15th 2007
Price:
Starting at $1795
USD
for 6 days, $2295
USD
for 9 days |
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Your trip begins with
your arrival at Cusco where you will
stay in a 4 star hotel so you can
relax and unwind with Coco tea while
you adjust to being 10,909 feet
above sea level. Take a moment to
soak in the beauty that surrounds
you as you relish in your
surroundings. In the afternoon spend
some time discovering the sites in
Cusco like the Saqsaywaman,
Tambomachay, the Inca sun temple at
Kirikancha, the Inca Terraces of
Qwnqo and the 16th
century cathedral. After a day of
walking through Cusco, prepare
yourself for a mountain bike
adventure or a hike that is sure to
thrill. If you are an avid biker
then you will enjoy the day long
expedition from San Salvador, near
Huambutio and straight into the
Sacred Valley. Travel for 10,000
feet on and off-road going past the
awe-inspiring Andean views. After
visiting the ancient Incan ruins,
stop off for some shopping in the
Indian market of Pisac, then
continue to Yucay passing along the
banks of the river where you can
stop and meet the local people and
have the opportunity to meet with
the locals. If you are not a biker
you can take a hiking tour instead!
If you think that day was fun, get
ready for even more excitement as
you embark on a white water rafting
trip through the Sacred River of the
Incas. The Urubamba is an excellent
way to begin your experience
rafting. The river is not too wild
so you can absorb the amazing
scenery as you raft down the river.
Customize your trip at this point if
you do not want to raft, you can
explore the surrounding area on your
own by hiking the easy trails, going
horseback riding or biking. End your
day with a hike to Ollantaytambo by
the Inca trail and learn about the
Incan way of life. |
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If you opt for the
6-day package
then at this point you will hop onto
the train to Machu Picchu and then
enjoy a hike up to the Inca ruins at
Wiñay Wayna, then around a cliff
hanging cloud forest. A couple hours
and a climb later we will walk
through the Gate of the Sun where
you will get to see Machu Picchu in
all its glory. Join us as we tour
through the ancient ruins as you
hike the Incan trails to the Lost
City. An archeological adventure
that is sure to entice! If you do
not want to hike, feel free to stay
on board the train and arrive in
Machu Picchu in 1st class
accommodation. End your 6-day trip
with a day of exploration in the
Citadel of Machu Picchu or explore
on your own by hiking to the Temple
of the Moon or to Huayna Picchu
before going back to Cusco and
heading back to your home country.
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If you opt for the 9
day package
then prepare yourself to be treated
to a camping and hiking experience
of Peru that will charm you. The day
following your hike to Ollantaytambo,
you will be transferred to another
incredible hiking trail where you
will cross the river on a suspension
bridge and head to the Llactapata
ruins. Join your fellow singles as
we walk along the trails and are
fascinated by the hills, bushes,
rustic huts and the ruins of Q’ente,
Pulpituyoc and Llactapata. Tonight
we camp at our first campsite at
Huayllabamba beside the Cusichaca
River. Wake up to the sounds of the
rapids and prepare yourself for a
steep hike through the sub-tropical
forest. As we move higher into the
mountain, the terrain will evolve as
the scent becomes steeper and the
terrain becomes more rugged. We will
go up to the highest point on the
Inca trail at 14,000 feet which is a
little chilly due to the elevation
so bring a jacket along! As the
trail continues up the hills on
either side, the ruins of
Wayllabamba and Runcuracay surround
you. As you begin your decent stop
to enjoy the waterfall of the
Pacamayo River and the lush jungles.
Journey to the many Incan ruins
along the 10 km hike to
Puyupatamarca where you will camp
overnight and enjoy the views of the
snow capped Vilcabamba range. After
sleeping in the natural beauty of
Peru, get ready for another day of
hiking to Machu Picchu. You will
pass through the Wiñay Wayna another
amazing site of Incan ruins. This
hike takes about two hours as you
pass through the Inti-Punku or “Gate
of the Sun” before you reach to the
Citadel at Machu Picchu. Get a true
feeling of being in the amazon as
you explore the Incan trails to the
Lost City surrounded by beautiful
stone roadways, ancient stairs and
mountain tunnels. The next day you
are free to enjoy the city at your
leisure. It is a great day to go on
a hike to the Temple of the Moon or
to Huayna Picchu which is a 3.5 hour
hike. Then enjoy a dinner with your
fellow singles before your departure
the next day to Cusco International
Airport where you will leave on your
return flight to your hometown. |
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Please note that if you are
interested in hiking the
Inca trails, that there is a
quota limit so if hiking
these trails are your main
enjoyment, book early so
that you can secure your
spot on the hike |
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Optional Trip Extensions
Option 1 : Visit to
Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica
– Tambopata National
Reserve, Amazon River Basin,
Jungle Activities -
(see itinerary)
Option 2 : Lake
Titacaca Sea Kayaking –
Hotel and community lodge
based (see itinerary)
Prices*
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6 day itinerary : $1795
USD
per person, double occupancy
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6 day itinerary : $2145
USD
per person, single occupancy |
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9 day itinerary : $2690
USD
per person, double occupancy |
9 day itinerary : $2690
USD
per person, single occupancy |
Trip extension – option 1 :
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Add $ 995
USD
standard single |
Add $ 795
USD
standard double |
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Add $1095
USD
superior single river view |
Add $ 895
USD
superior double river view |
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Add $1695
USD
Tambopata suite single |
Add $1295
USD
Tambopata suite double |
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Add $1295
USD
Amazonica suite single |
Add $ 995
USD
Amazonica suite double |
Please note that the flight
is not included but can be
arranged with the tour
company. Deduct 100 if you
do not over night in Lima
before leaving Cusco.
Trip extension – option 2 :
Add $1095
USD(
2 passenger minimum)
Optional Tour : Horseback
riding - $50 USD per person |
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Itinerary |
Day 1 Arrive Cusco
Airport. Transfer to Picoaga
Hotel, Cusco Tour
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Afternoon
tour of Cusco –
approximately 4 hours – See
the breathtaking views of
Puca Pucara, the Saqsaywaman,
Tambomachay, the Inca sun
temple at Kirikancha, the
Inca Terraces of Qwnqo and
the 16th century
cathedral.
Day 2 Mountain
Biking(or Hiking option), Hotel
Sol y Luna or Casa Andina
Yanahuara
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Full day of
biking / hiking
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Mountain
Biking from Huambutio to
Pisac – 15 kms downhill,
500m elevation loss
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Mountain
Biking from Pisac toward
Yucay – 35 kms with minimal
elevation change - 4-5 hours
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Optional Hike
available instead of biking
day
Day 3 Whitewater
Rafting and Hiking, Hotel Sol y
Luna or Casa Yanahuara
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Whitewater
Rafting on Rio Urbamba
(Class II-III, 12-15kms up
to 3 hours)
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Optional
Horseback ride at your own
expense
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Hiking –
Moderately easy 2+ hours
On the 6 day tour
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Day 4 Train Ride,
Hiking Inca Trail to Machu
Picchu, El Pueblo Machu Picchu
Hotel
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Train ride to
hiking point or full train
ride to Machu Picchu, 1st
class
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Hiking from
Wiñay Wayna to Machu Picchu
– 10 kms; 6 hours of hiking;
1000m (3000+ feet) elevation
gain, 600m elevation loss
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Note : The
Inca trail hike is on a
first come first serve basis
and fills quickly. It is
heavily regulated by quota
so if it is full this day
will be modified so that the
train ride takes you all the
way to Machu Picchu and
begin our hike in the
Citadel.
Day 5 Visit Machu
Picchu, Train ride to Cusco,
Picoaga Hotel
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Explore Machu
Picchu’s ancient roadways
and temples – distance and
elevation changes are
variable.
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A good day to
visit the Temple of the Moon
or Huayna Picchu (3.5 hours)
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Mid Afternoon
transfer to Cusco
Day 6 Transfer to
Cusco International Airport
On the 9 day tour
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Day 4 Hiking the
Inca Trail, Camping near the
Cusichaca River
Note : The Inca
trail has maximum daily
allowance of trekkers and it
fills early so if this is an
option for you book early!
Day 5 Hiking the
Inca Trail, Camping near the
Pacamayo River
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Hiking from
Huayllabamba to Rio Pacamayo
– 14 kms, 1448 m of
elevation gain, 598 m
elevation loss, 5-8 hours of
hiking
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Easier option
: Hiking from Winay Wayna to
Machu Picchu – 4 kms
Day 6
Hiking the Inca Trail, Camping
at Phuyupatamarca
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Hiking from
Rio Pacaymayo to
Puypatamarca –10 kms, 400m
elevation gain, 400 meters
elevation loss, 5-6 hours of
hiking
Day 7
Hiking the Inca Trail, arrive in
Machu Picchu, Machu Picchu
Pueblo Hotel
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Hiking from
Phuyupatamarca to Machu
Picchu – 12 kms, 6-7 hours
of hiking
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Explore Machu
Picchu’s ancient roadways
and temples (distances and
elevation changes are
variable)
Day 8
Visit Machu Picchu, Train ride
to Cusco Picoaga Hotel
Day 9 Transfer to
Cusco International Airport
Trip Extensions :
OPTION 1 :
Inkaterra Reserve Amazonica –
Tambopata National Reserve,
Amazon River Basin, Jungle
Activities, 5 days and 4 nights
Day
1 Cusco-Puerto
Maldonado Flight, Boat Down
Madre de Dios River, Welcome,
Nature Presentation and Evening
Walk, Reserva Amazónica
Day 2-4 A-la-carté
Activities, Reserva Amazónica
Day
4 Puerto Maldonado –
Cusco – Flight, Picoaga Hotel or
similar, or Puerto Maldonado
Lima Flight, Lima Hotel
Day 5 Transfer to
Cusco International Airport or
Lima International Airport.
OPTION 2 :
Lake
Titacaca Sea Kayaking, 5 Days/ 4
nights
Day 1 Cuzco –
Llachon (puno) Transfer, Llachon
Community Lodging
Day 2 Kayak from
Llachon to Taquile, Llachon
Community Lodging
Day 3 Kayak ti
Caoachica’s Uros Islands, Puno
Transfer, Casa Andina Hotel
Day 4 Puno - Cuzco
Transfer, Hotel Picoago
Day 5
Airport Transfer, Trip
Conclusion.
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