MANDOR WATERFALLS AND MACHU PICCHU (2 DAYS)

Day 1 Hike to the Mandor Waterfalls
This is a very attractive and undemanding hike through natural scenery, following a trail that begins at the Cusco to Machu Picchu railroad tracks and passes through the forest for four kilometres, running parallel with the course of the Urubamba River. Beyond the forest, the trail passes through the old Mandorpampa coffee plantation before entering the cloud forest. The route then follows the river for another one and a half hours as far as the waterfalls. These beautiful falls are about twelve metres high and are fed by the clear melt waters from the sacred mountain of Yanantin, which can be seen from Machu Picchu.

Beyond the falls the trail climbs to the ridge before becoming disappearing in the thick vegetation.

This is a dramatic, green landscape of coffee, banana and avocado plantations cut from the forest, interspersed with areas of untouched forest which form the habitat of mammals such as the Andean bear, as well as literally hundreds of species of birds and butterflies, many of which are endemic. This forest is also home to many species of bromeliads and orchids, some of which have only recently been identified and named by botanists.

Day 2 Machu Picchu
We make an early start today to visit this so-called “lost city”, taking one of the first buses, hours before most other tourists arrive on the morning train from Cusco. We will tour the site in the company of a specialist guide.
Meals: L. (Lunch at Sanctuary lodge)

Included 

• Briefing
• Transfers
• Train ticket Poroy - Aguas Calientes / Aguas Calientes - Poroy (Backpacker, Vistadome or Hiram Bingham service, upon request) (*)
• Professional bilingual guide (English and Spanish), in the trek 2 guides for groups of over 8 people.
• Meals described in the program, the box lunch contains water, cookies, chicken, chocolate, candies, crackers, juice.
• First aid kit and emergency oxygen supply
• Bag for the gear you will need during the trek
• Mandor entrance fee
• Machu Picchu entrance fee
• Round trip bus ticket to Machu Picchu
• All the garbage produced during the hike will be returned to the city of Cusco

(*) If there would not be train ticket available in the direct route Poroy - Aguas Calientes – Poroy, a train ticket Ollantaytambo - Aguas Calientes – Ollantaytambo (Sacred Valley) with an additional transfer from and to your selected hotel will be provided.

Not included 

• Meals not included in the itinerary
• Alcohol drinks
• Extras expenses
• Tips to guides and staff
• Accommodation at hotel in Machu Picchu is not included unless you want we book it (Tourist class hotel, first class hotel and deluxe hotel upon request)

We recommend that you take:

• Waterproof rain jacket or poncho
• Backpack for carrying items for daily use such as cameras, water bottles, etc.
• Long-sleeved shirts
• Short-sleeved t-shirts
• Comfortable pants
• Shorts
• Walking boots , waterproof trekking boots recommended
• Hat, cap and accessories
• Camera, video camera, binoculars, etc.
• Insect repellent
• Sun block
• Non-disposible canteen and water for the first morning. Optionally: water-sterilizing tablets in case you pick up water from streams or rivers along the route. Otherwise, we provide filtered boiled water, which is safe to drink and has not reported health problem so far
• Original valid passport
• Original International Student Identity Card (in case you have applied for a student discount)
• Travel insurance

Important:

• Departure and arrival times are approximated.
• Challenging and levels of difficulty: (range between 1 to 10): 3

Prices per Person 2010:
Prices per person depend on the group size, the larger the group the lower the price per person. Please contact us, specifying:

• Number of people in the hike
• Departure date
• Requested train service: Backpacker (Basic train), Vistadome (First Class), Hiram Bingham (Luxury train)

Available discounts (these discounts are not cumulative):

• Students: US$ 45.00 (students require a valid International Student Identity Card. Please note that Youth Travel Cards are not valid)
• Teenagers: US$ 40.00 (up to 15 years of age, passport copy required for all bookings)
• Children: US$ 85.00 (up to 7 years of age, passport copy required for all bookings)

Social & Environmental responsibility
Peru & Travel is committed to travelling in a way that is respectful of local people, their culture, local economies and the environment. With your participation we can help conserve the area we visit and bring positive benefits to our host communities.

What you need to know on how to be a responsible traveller:

• The natural environment is also very important. If in the bush we need to make our human waste, be sure is buried away from waterways. Burying or carrying out used toilet paper is a must. Tampons and sanitary pads must also be taken out of the area and disposed of appropriately. Minimize use of soap or shampoos in rivers and lakes - your local guide will let you know when using soap is unsuitable.
• When trekking, many travellers take an extra plastic bag to pick up any rubbish that they see to improve the area and for their own rubbish. Rubbish may have to be carried until a suitable disposal opportunity in the next town.

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