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INCA TRAIL TO MACHU PICCHU

The famous inca trail to Machu picchu is now on your way, hike with us and enjoy the nature dominated by mountains and your satisfaction will be complete visiting the ruins of the inca trail such as: LLactapata, Runkuraqay, Sayacmarca, Phuyupatamarca and Wiñay wayna.You can feel a great experience arriving to the Sun Gate of Machu picchu, from this point you will enjoy the lost city of the Inkas: Machu picchu. The inca trail is beginning with an arid cactus zone on the Urubamba valley floor, rising through native Polylepis forest to bleak high-altitude grassland, and ending in mossy cloud forest draped with orchids and bromeliads for the next days you will walk throuth the andean mountains....our inca trail groups are operated by a team of professionals with a tremendous wealth of experience in the Inca trail trek and are capable of fulfilling every needs of our clients requirement while trekking with us the famous inca trail.



Available TRADITIONAL incatrail Departure Dates 2010:
NOTE : If there are 2 or more of you we can start a new departure date on any date that you want.write at
reservations@bioandeanexpeditions.com

1.-Standard Shared Service: This is our most popular trek and offers to visitors the most economical method to trek the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. you’ll be joining a group of other trekkers like you coming from overseas, a great opportunity to have fun and make new friends. inca trail, inca trail to machu picchu.
2.-Private Service:This is a special trek program just for you we don´t add any people, is arranged just for you and offers the possibility to choose the departure date and the group size. All private groups include additional services, such as extra porters to carry your personal gear, among others. The minnimun group for this service is 02 pax.


FIRST DAY INCA TRAIL : CUSCO - PISKACUCHO - WAYLLABAMBA
We will leave from Cusco and travel to Urubamba where we will stop briefly at Ollaytaytambo where you can buy last minute gear and personal needing, then we move on to Piskacuchu (Km 82) and the start of the Inca Trail. We will have lunch at Miskay and relax a bit before hiking to our first campsite. Huayllabamba,Along the way we will see the first and the biggest archeological site of the inka trail patallaqta

SECOND INCA TRAIL DAY :WAYLLABAMBA - WARMIWAÑUSCA - PAQAYMAYU
We'll start the day, early in the morning, just to take advantage of the shade of the mountains ,its much better to hike up to the highest point of the Inca Trail. Here, we can literally see the various ecological zones and microclimates, which make up the area, mapped out in front of us. We will cross the Warmiwañusca pass at 4,200 meters/13,780 feet above sea level. After lunch we will continue on to the Pacaymayo campsite, where we will enjoy dinner and a well deserved rest.

THIRD INCA TRAIL DAY:PAQAYMAYU - CHAQ´ICOCHA - WIÑAYWAYNA
begins with a nutritious breakfast and then a 45-minute hike up to the second highest pass on the Trail (3,850 meters/12,631 feet above sea level), and along the way we will visit the Runcuracay archeological site. During the day's hike, we will also visit the Sayacmarca and Phuyupatamarca quechuan archeological sites . After lunch we will head to the Wiñaywayna site , where we will spend our last night on the inka Trail.

FOUTH INCA TRAIL DAY : WIÑAYWAYNA - MACHUPICCHU - CUSCO
After an early breakfast, we begin the final leg of the trek to the lost city of Machupicchu. First, we will hike to Inti Punku ("Sun Gate"), where we will take in an inspiring and panoramic view of the Machupicchu citadel. After a short hike down to Machupicchu, we will register and then enjoy a 2-hours guided tour of the sanctuary-city. After the tour of Machupicchu, we will take the bus down or walk to Aguas Calientes where we will enjoy a buffet lunch and free time to enjoy the town before returning to cusco by train.

INCLUDES:

• Pre-departure briefing at your hotel/office
• Professional English speaking private tour guide
• Collection from your hotel (we pick you up where you are staying) from 6:00 to 6:30 am
• Bus to km 82 piskakucho ( trailhead)
• Tourist train (cerrojo-backpacker ) back to Ollantaytambo and then bus back to Cusco)
• Entrance fee to the inka trail and Machupicchu
• Food: *3 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 afternoon snacks (hot drinks, biscuits and popcorn) and 3 dinners
• We have 4 people tents for 2-people so there will be plenty of space to set up your backpacks
• Camping equipment (tent, cooking and eating tent. Chairs and tables )
• Foam Sleeping mattresses note ( if you want to hire some comfortable air mattress it also can be hired from us)
• Cook, porters (they just carry cooking stuff and camping equipment )
• Oxygen balloon for any emergency
• First Aid kit
• *Vegetarian/special diet options available
note: All Taxes are included .

NOTE:Train included in all tours is the Cerrojo backpacker (to Ollantaytambo) Train times will only be confirmed once full amount of tour is paid. The earliest train you could take is the 12:26 and being the 9:20pm the last train. Bioandean 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.let us know please.

BACKPACKER - VISTADOME - HIRAM BIGHAM ( see train types )

DOESNT INCLUDE:

• Breakfast on the first day and lunch on the last day in Aguas Calientes town
• Bus ticket from Machupicchu to Aguas Calientes (optional) one way US$7
• Entrances to the hot springs water in Aguas Calientes 10 soles
• 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

WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING :

•Original passport (and *International Student card (ISIC) if applicable)
•Travel Insurance card is essential
•Walking boots
•Waterproof jacket/rain poncho
•couple of T-shirts
•Comfortable trousers (zip off pants )
•Sun hat , Bathing suit (for hot springs in Aguas Calientes)
•Water Purification tablets ( recommended micropur)
•Sun protection cream (factor 35 recommended)
•Insect repellent ( for Aguas Calientes and Machupicchu )
•Toilet paper
•Personal medication
•Camera and films
•Torch with spare batteries ( we recommend head lights )
•Some extra snacks ( like chocolates ,candies )

Tips: please note that our agency staff is well paid so please feel free to tip or not as you wish

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$20 for all the inka trail
(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$20 per person for all the trek.
Reservation details: All trek reservations must be made at least 4 days in advance (however 15 days in advance is recommended especially during the months of 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 pm on the last day of the trek.
(3) Trek Itinerary: For a detailed description of our 4 day trekking itinerary see below.
NOTE ABOUT CAMPSITES ON THE INCA TRAIL
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 dependent on how early you book, or rather, how many permits are left. The first 250 spaces are generally given to Winay Wayna (3rd campsite) 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!
UP TO DATE PERMIT AVAILABILITY
If you wish to check on permit availability you can view spaces at : INKA 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 high season months of May, June, July and August.
IMPORTANT NOTE: PERSONAL PORTERS
Our Porters carry a maximum load of 15kg, but we kindly ask you to not exceed your 7kg 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!
PRIVATE SERVICE
If you would like your group to be "closed", no other persons added to it, then this is possible to arrange for an extra $50 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
If you have a valid ISIC Student Card you are entitled to US $ 30 discount. When making your booking please send us a scanned in version of your Student Card to entitle you to the discount.
NOTE: This is only a sample menu for your Inca Trail hike. Exact food selections subject to change

INKA 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 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 trail.
• Porters are not allowed to carry more than 25 kg.
• The 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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HOW TO SEND YOUR TREK DEPOSIT:

we will wire the deposit by: $150 per person. Western Union( fastest & most secure form of payments in Peru.)
Please send us the Transaction Code they give you You can pay in their office(they have offices Internationally)
or online (www.westernunion.com ): click here to send your deposit by credit cards
1. Receiver's first name: RIDER
2. Receiver's last name: VALDERRAMA SANDOVAL
3. Receiver's city /Town: CUSCO
4. Country: PERU
5. W. Union Message: Please write the tour and date of the tour

VERY IMPORTANT TO BOOK INCA TRAIL:
A $150 non-refundable deposit per person is paid for any of our Inca Trail treks.This deposit is used to buy your Inca Trail and porters' permits and all sales taxes. Inca trail permits once purchased are NOT transferable to any other person OR to a different date due to the (inflexible) Inca Trail
paste and send us all your personal information if you want to book quicker: reservations@bioandeanexpeditions.com

Below !a sample of what you to have send us ,paste and fill with your personal info if you want to make quicker your reservation.

HIKER / PASSENGER 01
Passport Name (first & family):
Passport Nationality:
Passport Number:
Age (at time of starting the trek):
Gender: Male / Female:
Trek name and departure date or back up dates please:
Arrival time to cusco if you want us to pick you from the airport or terminal US$5: No / Yes (if yes please give details of your arrival time at the airport or terminal)
Student with ISIC card: No / Yes ( you must send us scanned copy )
Vegetarian / special diet meals required: No / Yes (if yes please give details)
Sleeping bag rental for day trek US$5: No / Yes
A pair of Walking poles for the day US$ 4 :No/Yes
Daypack for the day US$ 3: No/Yes
If you want to upgrade the train from Backpacker to Vistadome US$30: No/Yes
Extra night at Aguas Calientes after the trek if you want to stay an extra night let us know as well (to buy the train for the following day):No/yes
The additional porter will carry up to 15 kg (33 pounds) is available (US$ 100.00). of your personal belongings.
Half porter service to carry up to 7 kg (16 pounds) is available (US$ 50.00). If required, please advise us when sending your info.
Extra horse to ride or for some extra backpack for day US$ 20 ( this is in case you want to do salkantay,lares community trek and choquequirao) note it is not allowed to ride an horse on the inka trail,just porters.
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