PERU VACATIONS PERU VACATIONS PERU VACATIONS Enjoy Peru Vacationswith EL DORADO EXPEDITIONS , because ours tours are meant for travelers coming to Peru and that want to visit the most popular and amazing tourist attractions along the coast, the high Andes and the cloud forest around the historic sanctuary of Machu Picchu. Tour in Peru Vacationsand experience the 4 days Inca Trail trek combining the perfect knowledge of the ancestral, colonial and modern cultures visiting the 3 different natural regions of Peru Vacations. 15 days of traveling in Peru Vacations is good enough to learn about the culture, costumes, national parks, museums, Andean mountains, hot springs, good food and the best hotels. To make this tour is to taste the essence of a real meeting with the local people and an amazing contact with the natural environment of every place where our guide will lead you. This tours offer everyone the chance to discover Paracas and Ballestas Islands, the most popular adventure sport of the desert as known Sandboard (like snowboard) and Sand Buggy, the enigmatic and mysterious figures and lines dated from the Nazca Culture, Arequipa is considerate the most nicer and colonial city of Peru Vacations, the Colca Canyon is known as the second deepest canyon in the world, the highest navigational Titicaca Lake located on the Altiplano of the Puno region. Cusco is the most cosmopolitan city located on the heart of the Andes and where the center of the Inca culture was located and finally include a nice and well organized trekking from the Andes to the high jungle following the impressive Inca trail network known as “The Inka Trail” to the historic sanctuary of Machu Picchu, considered “The Lost City of the richest Inca civilization” and one of the 7 wonders of world. Welcome to join this tour offered by EL D ORADO EXPEDITIONS we guarantee one of your best experiences traveling around Peru with the best qualified tour leaders and local guides. http://www.eldoradoexpeditions.com INCA TRAIL TO MACHU PICCHU 4 Days / 3 Night The Inca Trail to Machupicchu is rated amongst the ten best trekking trails in the world because of the exquisite beauty of it's natural surroundings. These includes different ecological areas from the high Andean plains, to the cloud forest with an impressive variety of altitudes, climates and ecosystems. You will cross two high altitude passes (The highest is known as Warmi wańuska or Death Woman pass at 4200m.a.s.l.). Following this ancient Inka Trail to Machupicchu you will be walking past mysterious archaeological sites, half covered by jungle overgrowth, that looks like you are discovering them for the first time, you will visit these ancient settlements built in granite rock by the inkas all through the Inca Trail to MachuPicchu and finally going through the Intu PunKu (Gates of the Sun) where a magnificent view of the Lost city of the Incas Machupicchu, will be printed in your mind for ever. DAY 1: CHILCA / LLACTAPATA We will start the trek escorted by native quechua¨ porters going through semi-arid terrain along the Urubamba River valley, with magnificent views of the snow capped mountain, Veronica (20,200 f.a.s.l.). An easy introductory day of no more than a 4 hours walk. Arriving at campsite within view of Llactapata, an ancient Inca citadel that protected the entry for two valleys, one of them leading to the inka trail to MachuPicchu. You will enjoy this less visited camp away from the crowds. (L+D). DAY 2 : LLACTAPATA / LLULLUCHA After a healthy breakfast, we'll walk past the Inca Hamlet of Huayabamba, where most of the other trekkers will camp. In the afternoon you will be going through a unique Andean cloud forest, afterwards arriving at our camp, at Llulluchapampa at an altitude of 3,600 m.a.s.l. (B+L+D). DAY 3 : LLULLUCHA / PHUYUPATAMARCA Today, the first part of the trek takes us to the Warmiwańuska Pass at 4,200 m.a.s.l. Walking on a remarkably well preserved Inca trail, we'll pass ancient archaeological sites half covered by dense jungle overgrown vegetation. A most rewarding day, with dream like landscapes of the Inca Trail to Machupichu, orchids, ferns multi colored birds and humming birds provide the ideal backstage. We'll set our camp at Phuyupatamarca (¨City Above the Clouds¨), a set of ancient ritual baths, where ancient travelers on the Inca trail to MachuPicchu will stop to bath and purify themselves before arriving to the sacred sanctuary .You can do the same and transport yourself to the past. In the camp you will enjoy spectacular views of snow-covered Andean ranges, such as the Salkantay 6,200 m.a.s.l. and Veronica 6100 m.a.s.l. (B+L+D). DAY 4 : PHUYUPATAMARCA / MACHU PICCHU After about three and a half-hours walking, you'll arrive to the Inti Punku, (Sun Gate), where a magnificent view will be printed in you mind; the Sanctuary oşf Machupicchu, the ¨Lost City of the Incas¨. Late afternoon train back to Cusco. (B+L). INCLUDED: Private transportation to the head of the trail W ater proof igloo tents and mattress for the 3 nights. Dining tent with tables and stools Kitchen tent and toilet tent Professional English speaking guide C ook and porters Transfer from the train station to your hotel in Cusco NOT INCLUDED : First day breakfast Last day lunch Sleeping bag Personal equipment and clothing http://www.eldoradoexpeditions.com/