Machu Picchu, via the 'Huber
Inca Trail'
Next Trip
Departure May 18, 2007
This will
prove to be the best of Peru! This is a fascinating trip
into the cultural heart of the Incas and a look into the
Peruvian Amazon region. Our trip starts and ends in Cuzco.
We take the very infrequently traveled 'Super Inca Trail'
where you are almost guaranteed to not see another
tourist. In the middle of our trek we will give back to
this wonderful land and commit ourselves to small
community service project in the village of Chilipahua. In
total, five days of hiking this variation of the Inca
Trail will bring you to the 'lost city' of Machu Picchu.
We will spend an entire morning in ruin sites discovering
many of its hidden treasures. First class accommodations
in Cuzco, Aguas Calientes and throughout the trekking
journey make this this the perfect adventure for anyone.
We will
also have the opportunity to add on a bonus trip and visit
the Amazon jungle near the town of Puerto Maldonado. This
provides quite a contrast to the higher altitude regions
of Machu Picchu and Cuzco.
Join us
for an exceptional adventure into Peru and its ancient
culture!
A Note From Bruce
Peru/Super Inca Trail/Machu Picchu Itinerary
Trip Itinerary:
Day 1- Depart US for Lima, Peru
Depart home for Lima, Peru. Depending
on individual flight schedules, you will either arrive in
Lima in the evening or very early the next morning. Those
arriving in the evening will overnight in a hotel in the
suburbs of Lima (Miraflores) and return to the airport
early the next morning for the flight to Cusco.
Day 2- Cusco
Check into hotel. In the afternoon
you will have a guided visit of the nearby ruins of
Sacsahuaman. Overnight at hotel San Agustin.
Day 3- Cusco/Urubamba
Morning visit to the Pisac market for
some shopping. After lunch we will visit the ruins of
Ollantaytambo. Overnight in Cusco again.
Day 4- Pacchar-Chilipahua
Early morning bus will take us to the
Pacchar trailhead to begin our trek up the Inca Trail.
The trail climbs via a small ‘pampa’ at Amparaki to the
Watuq’asa pass (3900m) where we will pass an Inca wall and
fortress known as Qosqoq’awarina (the place where one can
see the surrounding the pass). There are also great views
of the Vilcabamba massif, 3 large mountains in a row.
Descend from the pass to a small valley with a stream
running through it called Anapahua, and then head up the
valley to your campsite at the small settlement of
Chilipauhua (3700m).
5-6 hours of trekking
Day 5- Chilipahua
This is our day of community service
for the Chilipahua village.
Day 6- Chilipahua-Ankascocha
A long day of hard trekking to the
second highest pass, Pampaq’asa (4400m). Once over the
pass, a further hour down brings you to the lunch spot by
the Silque River. After lunch, walk a further 2-3 hours
downhill until you reach your campsite at Ankascocha
(3900m), near a lake.
7-8 hours of trekking
Day 7- Ankascoha-Keska
The day begins with a steep ascent to
the Ankascosha Pass (4700m). Passing a beautiful glacial
lagoon, we will have magnificent views of snow capped
peaks as well as the Silque Valley. The trail descends
past small farmsteads and patchwork fields to the Keska
Valley and a recently restored Inca site that was once a
checkpoint at the confluence of the Keska and Pampacahua
Valleys. Overnight near the village of Keska (3600m).
5-6 hours of trekking
Day 8- Keska-Q’ente
The trail now follows the Cusichaca
Valley through Huayllabamba, a village of corn fields to
Q’ente which overlooks the Urubamba River. This area is
dotted with Inca sites. The scenery will change
dramatically as you leave the snow capped peaks behind and
enter the tropical surroundings with strong scents of
eucalyptus. Overnight in a sweet spot on the edge of the
Urubamba River.
3-4 hours of trekking
Day 9- Q’ente-Machu Picchu
This morning we will wake from camp
and make our way over to the train station where we will
take a 40 minute train ride to Km 104 and begin our final
push up to the holy site. A very steep 3 hour trail will
bring us to the famous Inca ruin of Winay Wayna. Here we
join the standard Inca Trail which cuts across the ridge
to the Incan ‘gate of the sun’ and the first exhilarating
view of Machu Picchu. From ‘the gate’, you will travel
downhill to Machu Picchu. Just a few minutes to enjoy the
sun setting around this amazing place and then a short bus
ride down to Aguas Calientes where we will lodge at the
Hotel Machu Picchu Inn.
5-6 hours of trekking
Day 10- Machu Picchu-Cusco
Morning guided tour of Machu Picchu
with lunch. This afternoon take the train back to Cusco
(3hours). Overnight in Cusco at the San Augustin.
Day 11- Cusco-Lima-Home
Arrive home late the night of Day 11
or early am on Day 12 depending on final destination.
Cost of Trip Includes:
- All land
travel
- domestic Lima-Cusco
roundtrip flight
- Hotel and
lodge accommodations (two to a room, depending on group
size...singles are optional), 2 nights prior to climb, 1
night after
- Transfer to
and from Lima and Cusco Airports upon arrival and
departure
- Transportation
to and from your hotel in Lima and Cusco
- Team welcome
dinner. Team farewell dinner.
- National Park
gate fees where applicable
- Camping fees
- Rescue fees /
Park Commission fees where applicable
- Guides,
porters, and cooks salaries.
- All meals
while on climb. Note ‘snack food’ below.
- Government
taxes where applicable
- All campsite
equipment excluding sleeping bag and sleeping pad.
- 2-man tents.
- 1 to 2 Western
leader(s), 1 Peruvian guide, Peruvian assistant guides,
cook and porters
- 2 hotel nights
before climb. 2 hotel nights after climb
Trip
Cost Does Not Include:
- Airfare
- Additional
tips for Porters and Guides (above and beyond the base
tip rate included in price) this is done on an individual
basis for the porters that personally help you.
- Personal
drinks, snacks, food, and gifts.
- Subsequent
lodging and food beyond the 4 nights stated above. 1
dinner and 2 lunches at own cost
Price
$3400
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