| HOLIDAY NAME | : | Vilcabamba lost city |
| DURATION | : | 8 Days / 7 Nights |
| DEPARTURE | : | as per request |
| SEASON | : | March to December |
| GROUP SIZE | : | (02 people minimum and 08 people as maximum) |
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This is a unique expedition, off the beaten path into the Vilcabamba range, visiting the lost Capital of the Incas during the Conquest, Espíritu Pampa (plain of spirits) in the heart of the jungle.
This area has a tremendous scenic variety, with snow-capped mountains and a high jungle. There are some archaeological sites to visit on the way such as; Ñusta Hispana, a classic ceremonial plaza lined with massive Inca stone work. Vitcos, is the residence of the last Inca Manco Inca, and this is the place where the Spaniards murdered him. From this point, we enjoy a great panoramic view of the Vilcabamba valley.
This valleys are surrounded by high mountains and glaciers where early andean inhabitants condition them in harmony with nature , establishing civilizations with high social and technological order. Becoming one of the greatest civilized centers of the world ,where glaciers and high jungle plus Amazonia meet.
Our expedition will continue up to Colpacasa pass and down into the high jungle for a few days until we reach the last capital of the Incas, Espiritu Pampa, in the heart of the jungle. The place is still mostly covered by thick overgrowth, and has many bird species such as the famous "Cock of the Rock" (national bird of Peru) and also many species of orchids can be found here.
During your adventure, you will be well taken care of by a professional crew of bilingual guides, cooks and wranglers who assure a comfortable and safe trip. All your gear is transported on mules and we provide saddled horses for the ones who rather ride than hike.
FIRST DAY : CUSCO-CHAULLAY-HUANCACALLE
We start in the morning with a scenic bus ride down to the Sacred Valley of the Incas, passing by Ollantaytambo and then driving up to the Malaga Pass (4200 mts.). From here we descend to the Valley of Huyro and pass by the villages of Maranura and Chaullay. In the afternoon we arrive at Huancacalle where we have our first camp. (L/D)
SECOND DAY : HUANCACALLE - VITCOS - ÑUSTA HISP'ANAN -COLPACASA
After breakfast, we start our expedition with the visit of the archaeological sites of Vitcos and Rosaspata, followed by the visit of the impressive carved rock formations of Nusta Hispana. From all sites we can enjoy breathtaking views onto the majestic Pumasillo mountain. After lunch we continue our hike towards Colpacasa pass, then down into the high jungle where our first camp is already prepared. (B/L/D)
THIRD DAY: COLPACASA - UTUTO
During the morning we hike towards the Maukachaka area, descending to Concevidayoc in the afternoon, where we camp and can relax while we try to catch some fish. (B/L/D)
FOURTH DAY : UTUTO - VISTA ALEGRE
After breakfast, we start our descent. We can appreciate lusher more tropical vegetation and climate. Arriving at the Pampaconas River we enjoy lunch and have some time to refresh at the river shore before we start our hike again. In the afternoon we arrive at the camp at Vista Alegre where you will enjoy teatime in a semi-tropical ambiance, followed by a delicious dinner and a deserved rest. (B/L/D)
FIFTH DAY : VISTA ALEGRE - CONCEBIDAYOC
Today we enter into an even warmer tropical Vilcabamba Valley. During our hike we can enjoy the diverse flora and fauna of the area with its famous "Cock of the Rock" (national bird of Peru). In the afternoon we arrive at our already set camp at Concebidayoc. (B/L/D)
SIXTH DAY : CONCEBIDAYOC - ESPIRITU PAMPA - CHONTABAMBA
Today we walk towards the Pampaconas River that drives us to Espiritu Pampa. We will have ample time to explore this fantastic area with its constructions and terraces. In the afternoon we continue hiking to our camp at Chontabamba. (B/L/D)
SEVENTH DAY : CHONTABAMBA - CHIWANKIRI:
Today is our final day of trekking in the tropical climate of the Espiritu Pampa Valley. Enjoying the diverse flora and fauna of the area we will arrive to the camp at Chiwankiri in the afternoon ready to have a last night out in the "wild" with a very civilized tea time and exquisite dinner. (B/L/D)
EIGHTH DAY : CHIWANKIRI - KITENI - CUSCO
Today we say goodbye to our team of wranglers and horses and return by bus across the village of Kiteni ther town of Quillabamba and the Malaga Pass towards Cusco or a night stop at Ollantaytambo for an extension trip to MachuPicchu. (B/L)
Note: All itineraries are subject to change due to circumstances beyond our control including, weather, road or trail conditions and flight schedules.
VILCABAMBA TREK INCLUDES:
• Pre-departure briefing at Hotel or Office *Give us details of the place you are going to stay in cusco please.
• Professional Quechua Spanish and English speaking vilcabamba trek tour guide
• Collection from your hotel (we pick you up where you are staying from) from 6:00 to 6:30 am
• Private Transportation Van to huancacalle (trail head)
• Entrance fee to the incan sites
• Food: *5 breakfasts,5 lunches, 5 afternoon snacks (hot drinks, biscuits and popcorn) and 5 dinners
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• 4 season HIGH QUALITY PROPER MOUNTAIN TENT (Best Mountain Hardwear & kayla Doite Tents) (We use only the finest quality aluminum tent poles) 4 man tent for 2-people so there will be plenty of space to set up your backpacks (click here to see details of quechuas expeditions Equipment)
• Camping equipment (tent for the staff, cooking and eating tents. Chairs and tables )
• THERM-A-REST self-inflating air Sleeping mattresses ( a whole new way to sleep in comfort.) (click here to see details of quechuas expeditions Equipment)
• Cook who is in charge of making the food,
• hormen and horses
• Health Insurance for our porters, cooks,guides, field crew and Quechuas Expeditions staff
• Wake up coca tea each morning in your tent for a gentle start
• Quechuas Expeditions Free duffel bag for your personal stuff
• Oxygen balloon for any emergency
Others: hot water every morning and evening for washing purposes / boiled water to fill in your water bottle every morning and night, and at lunch time if requested with enough time ahead
• Transfer train or bus station-hotel in Cusco
• First Aid kit and Free Luggage storage. When you go on the trek it is best to leave any luggage that you are not going to need behind in Cusco. Nearly all the hotels in Cusco provide a secure luggage deposit. Put any valuables in their safe. Very rarely do hotels charge for this service especially if you are returning to the same hotel after the trek. If there are any problems with your hotel we can arrange to store your luggage at our quechuas expeditions office.
• *Vegetarian/special diet options free available
NOTE: Train included in all tours is the Cerrojo-backpacker (Aguas calientes to Ollantaytambo) Train times will only be confirmed once full amount of tour is paid. The earliest train you could take is the 14:00 and being the 9:00 pm the last train. quechuas expeditions will organize the transport back to Cusco (by taxi or by bus).
Please Note: train times are subject to change depending on Peru rail click here to see timestable and availability.If organized in advance, the train can be upgraded to Vistadome (larger windows than the backpaker cerrojo train to ollantaytambo ) for an increased price.of US$ 30 let us know please.
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| Backpacker Train | Vistadome Train | Hiram Bigham Train |
SALKANTAY & INCA TRAIL DOESN'T INCLUDE:
• Breakfast on the first morning (ask at your hotel)
• Sleeping bag (goose down) -15ºC-extreme
it can be hired from us US$20 for all trek mummy form and include a sleeping liner. They are cleaned after every use and have a maximum usage of 25 trips
• Last Lunch in aguas calientes town
• Travel and health insurance.(bring copies with you please):Quechuas Expeditions highly recommend to get an insurance of trip cancellation/interruption insurance to protect your travel investment. Included with your pre-departure package, bring your travel insurance to cover trip cancellation, interruption, baggage loss and delay, emergency medical evacuation insurance and emergency medical expense insurance.
WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING ON VILCABAMBA TREK:
• Original passport and copies (and Student card (ISIC) green card if you are student ). Note ( you have to bring your student card to machu picchu because you are going to be required to show at the Machupicchu control point
• Travel Insurance card is essential
• Sleeping bag (not included)
• hiking water proof boots (with ankle protectors )
• Waterproof jacket or rain poncho
• Warm jacket
• Sun hat and gloves
• T-shirts / shirts
• Comfortable hiking zip off trousers
• Rain pants
• Bathing suit (for hot springs in Santa Teresa and Aguas Calientes)
• Sun protection cream ( factor 35 recommended ) sun is strong
• Insect Repellent ( for mosquitos )15 % of deet at least
• Water bottle.
• Water purifying tablets (Micropur recommended)
• Toilet paper and wet wipes
• Personal medication
• Camera and films
• Torch with spare batteries (flashlight) we recommend headlights
• Extra contribution suggested in soles money for tipping horseman, cook and guide. and for any emergency.
Tips: please note that our agency staff is well paid so please feel free to tip or not as you wish
OPTIONAL ITEMS TO BRING ON SALKANTAY & INCA TRAIL:
• Short pants , Plaster and bandages
• Walking poles (with rubber tips) they can also be hired from us
NOTE walking poles are not allowed into machu picchu city.
Options:
(1) Single room at Aguas Calientes town (evening on day 4) the accommodations at Aguas Calientes on the 4th night is based on double or triple occupancy
(DWB or TWB). If a client would like to have a single room, need to add US$15.00 to the base price of the tour. You must decide if you want to have a single room in advance and let Us know when making your trek reservation since we need to purchase the hotel booking in advance as well. You cannot decide it at a later date or once you arrive in Cusco.
(2) An extra night in Aguas Calientes can easily be arranged for you if required. Hotels costs and costs associated with returning to Machu Picchu the following day are additional to trek costs. It is best to make your hotel reservation directly.
(3) Vegetarian Meals. We can provide vegetarian meals or cater for special diets with no extra cost. Just let us know at least 2 days prior to trek departure.
(4) Single tent.if you don't want to shared your tent with somebody extra cost of US$15 a day
(5) Sleeping bag hire. If you haven't got a sleeping bag or you don't want the hassle of bringing one all the the to Peru with you then we have sleeping bags in our office for rent. The price is US$ 5 a day .
Reservation details:
All trek reservations must be made at least specially classic inca trail .2 or 3 months in advance (however 3 months in advance is recommended especially during the peak season May, June, July , August and September)
Other information:
(1) Luggage storage. When you go on the trek it is best to leave any luggage that you are not going to need behind in Cusco. Nearly all the hotels in Cusco provide a secure luggage deposit. Put any valuables in their safe. Very rarely do hotels charge for this service especially if you are returning to the same hotel after the trek. If there are any problems with your hotel we can arrange to store your luggage at our office.
(2) Time of arrival in Cusco. Unless you plan to stay an extra night in Aguas Calientes, you will return to your hotel in Cusco for approximately 10:30 pm on the last day of the trek.
(3) Trek Itinerary: For a detailed description of our trekking tour itinerary see above.
NOTE ABOUT CAMPSITES ON THE INCA TRAIL AND ALTERNATIVE INCA TRAIL TO MACHUPICCHU
Please note that we are not in control of the campsites we are issued with from the Institute of National Culture. In general your campsite allocation is depends on how early you book, or rather, how many inca trail permits are left. The first 250 spaces are generally given to Winay Wayna (3rd campsite 2 hours far from machupicchu and 1 hour away from sungate) and thereafter you will have a longer walk to Machupicchu on the last day and it could mean you do not make it for sunrise. Do not let this disappoint you as Machupicchu is marvellous in itself!
CAMPSITES ON THE ALTERNATIVES TREK TO MACHU`PICCHU
campsites are going to be according to the progress of the group (how fast you walk) our guides will try to get the best places to camp.
UP TO DATE INCA TRAIL PERMIT AVAILABILITY
If you wish to check on permit availability you can view spaces at : INCA TRAIL The Inca Trail is regulated by 500 spaces per day including support staff. Availability can shift very quickly so we advise you to book well in advance especially for the peak season months of May, June, July and August.
IMPORTANT NOTE: personal inca trail porters
Our Porters carry a maximum load of 15kg, but we kindly ask you to not exceed your 6kg stated allowance as we need to adhere to the INC regulations and more importantly not damage the health and welfare of our Porters! Please note that if you want to hire a personal porter you need to tell us this at the time of making your reservation as our Porters also require permits to enter the trail and we cannot add on more porters after we have obtained your permits!
and if you want to hire an horse for any of our alternative inca trail will cost you US$20 a day.
INCA TRAIL AND ALTERNATIVE INCA TRAILS SERVICE:( TO CLOSE YOUR GROUP)
If you would like your group to be "closed", no other persons added to it, then this is possible to arrange for an extra $80 per person. With this service you are given more flexibility to walk at your own pace, you will have the guide to yourselves and an all round more personal service! At the time of making your reservation kindly indicate to us that you would prefer this option.
STUDENTS DISCOUNTS:
If you have a valid ISIC Student Card you are entitled to US$30 discount for classic inca trail and US$ 20 for alternative inca trails. When making your booking please send us a scanned in version of your Student Card to entitle you to the discount.
INCA TRAIL REGULATION:
The national historical sanctuary is protected by law to conserve its biodiversity as well as the Inka ruins. Machupicchu comes under intense pressure, with over 300,000 visitors each year. From May to September, an average of 2000 people explore the ruins daily, of whom 150 / 200 have hiked the trail, and the rest by train.
Compared with many other tourist attractions, the Inka trail is well maintained. The Peruvians have worked hard at limiting the erosion, litter and other damage caused by its popularity. This is a long term campaign which needs and deserves your support. By choosing an environmentally conscious tour operator and be careful about handling litter, where you go the toilet, and the use the poles you can help them preserve this wonderful place. Fortunately, controversial plans to build a cable car and large hotel at machupicchu have been widely opposed, and the rules announced in 2000 were being enforced from 2001.
• All hikers must be acompanied by a licensed tour guide.
• Entry fee...for the full trail ...for some other treks ...
• Group size must not exceed 16 visitors.
• A maximum of 500 people per day will be allowed to embark on the inca trail.
• inka trail Porters are not allowed to carry more than 25 kg.
• The inka trail will be closed for one month each year for maintenance (from February 2002).
• Since you are walking on ancient stones, the rule about protecting pole tips makes sense.
• No disposable water bottles may be used to reduce the litter problem.
• When visiting ruins, never climb on the stones or put your rusksack anywhere except on the ground.
• Although you may not see the rucksack rule displayed local guides enforce it, as well as being a precaution against damage, it is a courtesy to other hikers.
• Other rules prohibit acts of vandalism (such as picking wild flowers, camping in the archeological sites or making open fires) that no readers of this would consider.
• Additional rules govern machupicchu itself.
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