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TREK TO ESPIRITU PAMPA 10 DAYS / 9 NIGHTS
FIRST DAY: Cusco - Chaullay - Huancacalle
We leave Cusco by our
private van at 6:20 in the morning. The Malaga pass is
4,200 metres high. In about five hours we reach Chaullay,
at the mouth of the Vilcabamba River on the Urubamba, at
1890 masl. From here we take a truck to Huancacalle,
which will take about three hours. We are now at about
3000 masl.
SECOND DAY: Huancacalle walking tour of Vitcos
Today we see the ruins
atop RosasPata, the most important of which is Vitcos.
We return at night.
THIRD DAY: Huancacalle - Qollpaqasa
Today we climb 17 km, over
the pass called Qollpaqasa, and camp on the other side.
We are now at about 3700 masl.
FOURTH DAY: to Ututo
From today we will be
descending along the Consevidayoc River. Today we hike
12 km. We pass Maukachaka and then Pampaconas. In Ututo
good fishing awaits us.
FIFTH DAY: Into the jungle to Vista Alegre
After only an hour or so
out this morning we pass from the high Andean vegetation
into a zone of high jungle. We hike 12 km. We hike 17 km
today.
SIXTH DAY: Concebidayoc
We hike 17 km today.
SEVENTH DAY: Espiritu Pampa, the Ruined City and
stronghold
We hike 8 km heading to
the west, until we reach Espiritu Pampa, a natural
overlook, situated in the triangle between the
Pampaconas and Chomtabamba rivers and the base of a
mountain. Here we find the Rumichaca, a lovely Inca
bridge. After a guided tour, we camp in Chotabamba.
EIGHTH DAY: Chiwankiri
We hike the length of the
steamy Espiritu Pampa valley, some 15 km, to the road
below.
NINTH DAY: TENTH Back to Quillabamba
We take a bus for seven
hours to the town of Quillabamba.
TENTH DAY: Back to Cusco
We take the bus back to
Cusco from Quillabamba.
INCLUDES:
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Professional English/Spanish speaking guide
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Transport from Cusco to Huancacalle and from Quillabamba to Cusco
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Lodging
in Quillabamba
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four
people tent ( for two people)
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Camping
Equipment: Bathroom tent, kitchen tent, dining tent, chairs, tables
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Foam
comfortable mattresses
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And
horse for each passenger
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Horses
to carry our camping equipment and cooking stuff
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Cook
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Porters
to carry food, tents and cooking gear
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Coffe
and tea time in the afternoons
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All
meals during the trip
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Oxigen
baloon
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First
aid kit
WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING :
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Original
passport and Student card (ISIC) green card. .
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Travel
Insurance card is essential
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Sleeping
bag (not included) hiking water proof boots (with ankle protectors )
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Waterproof jacket or rain poncho
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Warm
jacket
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Sun hat
and gloves
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T-shirts
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Comfortable trousers
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Rain
pants
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Bathing
suit (for hot springs in Santa Teresa and Aguas Calientes)
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Sun
protection cream ( factor 25 recommended )
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Insect
Repellent ( for mosquitos )
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Water
bottle.
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Water
purification tablets (Micropur recommended)
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Toilet
paper
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Personal
medication
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Camera
and films
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Torch
with spare batteries (flashlight) we recommend headlights
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Extra
contribution suggested money for tipping horseman, cook and guide. and for any
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emergency (300 soles)
OPTIONAL ITEMS TO BRING :
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