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ADVENTURE
TOURS
INCA TRAIL CLASSIC 4
DAYS
INTRODUCTION.
The Inca refined borrowed institutions and technology to
create an empire of a size previously unimaginable in
the Andes. Never before had a government ruled so much
territory, such a variety of environments, so many
people or, such a diversity of ethnic groups.
To bring a measure of unity to this vast realm required
administrative and organizational genius. The Inca took
existing roads and joined them to create highway system.
They carefully counted their millions of subjects, and
made sure that each laboured for the state; and that the
product of those labours were correctly distributed or
stored away.
Yet the Inca were far from all-powerful. They were
extraordinary but the control varied say archaeologist
Terence de Altroy- “Thay have to negotiate and adapt. In
many palaces the Inca took a
hands- off approach. Life in the provinces had
little to do with the affairs of the empire.
Many subjects seldom
, if ever, sow an Inca” recent excavations have show
that while the Inca transformed the Empires heartland
around Cusco, the capital, and much of the highlands,
their rule had far less impact in distant areas and
along the coast. Where they governed through un
appointed local elite who reported to an Inca superior.
They did have a hefty arsenal for control, including
the ability to call up an
army that dwarfed the forces of any foes. They
had garrisons in occupied lands, and they exiled
resisting populations from their homeland. Even so The
Inca faced constant rebellions. Historian Maria
Rostworowski de Diez Canceco writes that this lack of
fundamental unity as well as weaknesses in Inca
Institutions brought the empire down. For example, the
practice of amassing wealth to buy the loyalty of royal
family members, nobles, priests and local rulers drove
the empire to place heavier
and heavier burdens of forced labours and
military service on increasingly restless subjects.
After a Meteoric rise over just a few generations,
Tawantinsuyo fell with even greater speed following the
arrival of the Spanish in 1532, The last isolated Inca
resisters were defeated in 1572.
From Cusco
considered the navel of the inca
world, roads run to the north, south east and west- the
empire's four main administrative divisions, also from
the capital radiated40 plus ritual pathways called
Ceqes, with connected the city to more than 300 Huacas,
or sacred sites, such as mountains boulders, and
springs.
Adventure Inca Trail
4
days 3 nights,
1º Day
It starts from the check point of Pisaqacucho or 82 km
(51 miles) from Cuzco,
on the Urubamba River at approximately 2,800 metres
(9,200 ft) of altitude.
(There is a second entry accessible by train, it is used
to hike 5 days, for who needs time for acclimatizing.
Ask for it here)
After the show of documents we pass over the river
Urubamba,. The path is like Andean flat the first 3
hours, the first stop over is to get comfort, you get
hot here in the bottom of the Valley, looking up the
snow cap Veronica 5600 meters or 19,400 f. and valley
down the big River Urubamba rush to become into the
Amazon River.
1 km farter we can see the Inca city Patallacta. And
it’s housing for soldiers Willkaraqay. Then the trail
enters to the valley Cusichaca (happy river). Place for
the first lunch to the Andean stile. Few small settlements are located adjacent to the trail,
and Wayllabamba has approximately 200 inhabitants ,
about 60 families , and similar number of campings; a
fut ball field too, at 3000 meters above sea level we
can play Vs. porters¡¡¡
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2º Day
Break fast is early and hot: Eggs, fruits, pancakes
coffee, etc. Soon, from Wayllabamba,we ascend toward,
Warmiwañusca or "Dead Woman's Pass", (shape of itself),
we pass through differing habitats, one of which is a
cloud forest containing Qeuña trees (polylepis). There
are campsites where to stop for a snack or a natural loo
at 3,800 metres (12,500 ft). it is cold so, warm cloths
Time.
The pass itself is located at 4,215 m (13,829 ft) above
sea level, it means 2 more hours to the highest point of
the "Classic" trail.
After crossing the pass the trail drops steeply into the
Pacaymayu Camping, at 3600 meters altitude. It means 600
meters below the pass. We can arrive there at 2 or 6 pm.
Not rush. Prime is a good lunch and a cool shower;
Well if you don’t mind comfortless. A good rest will
recover your self and will came for pop corn in the
dinning tend. We share tee, dinner, chat and sleep
deservedly.
3º Day
Fresh morning, we take an energiser breakfast, and to
hike. At an altitude of 3,750 metres (12,300 ft) is the
Incan Tambo of Runkuraqay, which overlooks the valley.
The site was heavily restored in the late 1990s.Though
to be a watch tower in Half moon shape, or maybe a God
Moon's temple.
The trail begins steeply ascending the other side of the
valley. Passing a small lake recognised as a deer
habitat along the trail.
Half kilometre more and we get the 2º. Pass, 3,950 m.
high. We chill out, shoot and move. Downstairs to the
Inca site Sayac Marca, Because of Not terracing around
suggest being a spiritual centre. Have only small rooms
and a steep viewing to the Aobamba Valley. Lunch is at
mid day in Chaquicocha. Fresh water is abundant here.
The Trail continues through high cloud forest,
undulating, sometimes steeply while affording
increasingly dramatic viewpoints of mountains and
drop-offs. A long Inca tunnel and a viewpoint
overlooking two valleys: the Urubamba and Aobamba.
A Phuyupatamarka ruin is another high point at an
altitude of 3650 m. In winter is an excellent camping
for astronomers.
The trail then descends approximately 1000 metres
including an irregular staircase of about 1400 steps,
some of which were carved into solid granite. Vegetation
becomes denser, lush, and "jungle" like with an
accompanying increase in butterflies and birds.
Before passing through a tunnel there are views down to
the Urubamba River, we miss it 2 day ego. The number of
these views increases. After the tunnel the town of
Aguas Calientes can be seen, and trains running along
the river can be heard. From the trail we look at
Intipata, or the "Two Day" Inca Trail and some of Wiñay
Wayna, (forever young site); extensive set of
agricultural terraces which follow the convex shape of
the terrain. Potatoes, maize, fruit, and sweet potato
were grown here.
Near Wiñay Wayna is the third camping. At 2,600 meters,
into a sub tropical climate, the porters are ready for
the party. But first Hot shower, food , beer….sleep
early gays.
4º day
From Wiñay Wayna the trail go along below the crest of
the east slope of the mountain named Machu Picchu. The
steep stairs leading to Intipunku (sun gate) are reached
after approximately 3 km. reaching the crest of this
ridge reveals the grandeur of the ruins of Machu Picchu,
which lie below. A short downhill walk is the final
section of the trail. The dreamed Sun Rise is
unforgettable, you can’t wait to get there.
As a protected Sanctuary we must pass the check point.
Say: I made it¡¡¡ Rest a little bit and keep on the
tour. Take Machu-picture s. If you got tickets for Wayna
Picchu is better to climb early, other ways lots of free
time for rest, after all just wait for our train back to
Cusco.
Includes
Tour guide full time.
Complete food service on the trail.
All Transfers Hotel/Trek/Hotel.
Ticket to Inca Trail and Machu Picchu 4 days.
Train ticket.
Bus tickets.
Water, every morning 2 litters
Tends,
Mattresses
5 kg of your luggage is brought by porters.
Not included
Last lunch in Aguas Calientes.
Tips
Extra Drinks. (We supply in the mornings boiled water)
Toilet Paper.
Snacks
Recommendations
Bring your Passport
Memory cart, Batteries extra
Mosquitoes repellent
Sun block*
Bring water bottle.*
Hat and sun glasses*
Rain coat.*
Money in soles*
No more than 4 or 5 kg of clothes.*
Light, torch*
Small towel*
Snacks*
* You can find here
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