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Trek
to Espiritu Pampa 10D/9N
Stronghold of the last Incas
Description
After the conquest of Peru, the Inca and his
most loyal followers maintained their religion
and state in Vilcabamba.
Known for the highway banditry and infuriating
diplomacy of the inhabitants, Vilcabamba became
the Sherwood Forest of early colonial Peru until
in 1572, when it was penetrated and the Inca
captured and killed. We trace a series of
important ruined forts chronicled during the
extirpation of the Incas, but not located nor
excavated until quite recently.
Season: March - November
Departures: 6th and 21st of each month
Itinerary
Day 1 Cusco - Chaullay - Huancacalle
We leave Cusco by train 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.
Day 2 Huancacalle walking tour of Vitcos.
Today we see the ruins atop RosasPata, the
most important of which is Vitcos. We return at
night.
Day 3 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.
Day 4 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.
Day 5 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.
Day 6 Concebidayoc
We hike 17 km today.
Day 7 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.
Day 8 Chiwankiri.
We hike the length of the steamy Espiritu
Pampa valley, some 15 km, to the road below.
Day 9 Back to Quillabamba.
We take a bus for seven hours to the town of
Quillabamba.
Day 10 Back to Cusco
We take the bus back to Cusco from
Quillabamba.
Included :
Private service
Professional English/Spanish speaking guide
Transport from Cusco to Huancacalle and from
Quillabamba to Cusco
Lodging in Quillabamba
Double Occupancy Tents
Camping Equipment: Bathroom tent, kitchen tent,
dining tent, chairs, tables and comfortable
mattresses
One saddle horse for each passenger
Horses to carry our equipment
Muleteer and Cook
Porters to carry food, tents and cooking gear
Coffee breaks in the afternoons
All meals (whenever we are not in a city)
First aid kit
We Recommend Bringing:
Personal Sleeping Bag
Backpack and Daypack
Hiking shoes or boots
Raincoat or poncho
Water bottle, flashlight, hat, sun block,
sunglasses
Warm clothes, Light clothes, 4 pairs of socks
Insect repellent
Chocolates, candies or other snacks
Camera + Film/Video camera (optional)
Prices:
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to Espiritu
Pampa |
PRIVATE
1 PAX |
PRIVATE
2, 3 PAX |
PRIVATE
4 + PAX |
SHARED |
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10 Days /
9 Nights |
3850.00 |
1870.00 |
1650.00 |
1320.00 |
*Prices For a Person in US Dollars
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