Hike on the well-known Inca Trail is a unique experience when you contact with the past of an ancient culture such as the Incas where nature will show us backgrounds that shows memory footprint with every step we will see the harmony created by the wise ancestors of the Peruvian Andes that gives us the feeling of making a pilgrimage to a holy place called Magic enigmatic Machu Picchu, today considered one of the 7 wonders of the world and declared World Heritage Site.

• Activities: Archaeological sight-seeing, experience the culture, learn about the ecological aspects of Peru, and Hiking.
• Distance: 42 km. / 26.1 miles
• Average hiking time: 07 hours per day.
• Duration: 04 Days / 03 Nights.
• Maximum height: 4200 meters (13.780 feet) above sea level.
• Departures: book now.
• Number: Minimum 2 passengers.
• Months of Operation: All year except February.
• Service Type:
  Private: This service is exclusively for groups of friends, couples, families, coworkers, etc. And the itinerary is planned according to your requirements, and on the dates that choose
  Shared: Usually this is a large group where the tourists are all different nationalities and the itinerary is fixed.
• Degree of difficulty: High.

OVERALL INFORMATION

Book ahead of time, during an average high season, 90 days before departure there are no spaces due to the influx of tourists wanting to come and see the ruins, so the government has imposed restrictions for environmental purposes, to prevent erosion and contamination of the road network of Inca roads and the sanctuary of Machu Picchu. There are 500 spaces available (tourists, guides, cooks and porters).

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DAY 01: Cusco, Km 82 to Wayllabamba.

In the morning at around 05:45am we will depart from the city of Cusco (3350m / 10990); we will pick you up from your hotel and take you to the Sacred Valley of the Incas. This is where your trek will begin, and you will meet with Quechua porters who are responsible for carrying all the food and camping equipment for our expedition. The most common plants in this area are the large cactus, (Trichocereuspachanoi), Achupallas (Puya nail-Herculis). On this hike you will have the opportunity to see the large snow-capped mountain called Veronica or Huacayhuillca (5750m/18 865ft) you can see the Inca influence in Kanabamba and Llactapata, these are both famous archaeological sites with a rich history. Later we will stop in Tarachayoc to have lunch there; and afterwards continue walking towards the town of Wayllabamba and arrive at our designated campsite for dinner.

Meals: L, D
Total distance:  12 km / 7,47 miles.
Estimated walking time:   5-6 hours
Maximum altitude point: 3,000 m / 9,840 ft.
Campsite altitude: 3,000 m / 9,840 ft.

Itinerary

DAY 02 : Wayllabamba – Warmihuañuca - Pacaymayo.

After breakfast at approx 06:00hrs. We’ll hike through the valley of Llulluchapampa (3850 / 12631ft) to the Andean forest, we’ll see Uncas trees typical of this area, different types of bromelias, the traditional straw plants used for building for thousands of years and also food for the lamas and alpacas. Shortly after we’ll get to the highest point of our trek which is called Warmihuañuska pass or dead woman pass (4200m/ 13780ft) with great views of the sacred snow-capped mountain Huayanay and Vilcabamba range. After a short break you will make your way down the deep valley of Pacaymayo (3500 /11483f) to have lunch, and there we will set up camp. After a rest dinner will be served.

Meals:B, L, D.
Total distance:  11 km / 6,84 miles.
Estimated walking time:   6-7 hours.
Maximum altitude point: 4,200 m / 13,776 ft.
Campsite altitude: 3,500 m / 11,480 ft.

Itinerary

DAY 03: Pacaymayo - Wiñaywayna

After breakfast at approx. 5:30 am, we’ll climb up a set of steep stairs to Runcuracay archaeological site(3700 m.) and then continue to the second pass (3900m/12796ft), and walk downhill to another archaeological site called sayacmarca to have lunch in Chaquicocha. This is considered the most beautiful day of the trip because of the incredible view of cloud forest, the Inca tunnels, and the Inca trail cobblestone and of course the natural beauty of orchids, begonias, etc. At the third pass we’ll visit the town over the clouds (Phuyupatamarka 3700m/12136ft). From here you will be able to see the Machu Picchu Mountain, and finally walk down a set of stairs to Wiñaywayna (forever young 2650m/8692ft),  this last campsite has a trekker lodge, a bar and bathrooms with hot shower facilities.  We will then enjoy a farewell dinner at our camp.

Meals: B, L, D.
Total distance:  16 km / 9,94 miles.
Estimated walking time:   8 hours.
Maximum altitude point: 3,900 m / 12,792 ft.
Campsite altitude: 2,650 m / 8,692 ft.

Itinerary

DIA 04: Wiñaywayna to Machupicchu

On the fourth and last day we’ll need to get up at early at 4.00 am and leave Wiñaywayna an hour later to climb to the Intipunku, or The Sun Gate. This trip will take around an hour, hiking along a trail of flat stones on the edges of cliffs in the highland jungle. From this fabulous spot, we can see the sun rise over the sacred citadel of Machu Picchu. From Intipunku we descend into Machu Picchu, and 40 minutes later we enter the citadel from the highest point through the ¨House of the Guardians¨. We then descend to the control point where we register ourselves with the authorities and leave our backpacks. We immediately begin a complete guided tour of the Inca citadel which will take approximately two hours. You will then have free time to walk around, climb the Huayna Picchu Mountain, where one can experience spectacular views of all of Machu Picchu, the valleys and mountains that surround it (please note that only 400 visitors are allowed per day), or visit the Temple of the Moon or the impressive Inca Bridge. In the afternoon, we meet in the town of Aguas Calientes where, if you like, you can visit and relax in its hot springs. From here we take the train back to the city of Cusco, where we arrive after nightfall.

Notice: Occasionally the park authorities may designate campsites than those indicated below.
Meals: B
Total distance:  4 km / 2,49 miles.
Estimated walking time:   2 hours.
Maximum altitude point: 2,700 m /8,829 ft.
Machupicchu altitude: 2,400 m / 7,872 ft.

Itinerary

• Your original passport, student card ISIC (if applicable)
• A Sleeping bag, a backpack for hiking, 2 pairs pants, 2 pairs of shorts, 4-poles (long and short), several pairs of socks, Sandals, towels, toilet paper, gloves, thermal jacket, a hat for cold days, sunglasses and sunscreen for when the sun comes out.
• A liter bottle of water.
• A Flashlight with spare batteries, matches, knives.
• Hiking boots (preferably waterproof with ankle protection).
• Insect repellent, cream to hydrate the face and/or body.
• A Raincoat (poncho for rain).
• Energy foods (dried fruits, candies, chocolates, cookies, etc...).
• Soap and other toiletries and clothes to change.
• Swimsuit (recommended for the hot springs).
• You should bring appropriate clothing for both hot and cold days of the tour.
• Also, depending on your interest, you could bring a camera or camcorder, binoculars, compass, all such equipment should be lightweight.
• Basic medical supplies.
• Extra money in soles and dollars.
• Optional: walking sticks.

WE SUGGEST YOU TO BRING

• An orientation to clarify all the details of the tour, 1 or 2 days before departure.
• Private transportation from your hotel to kilometer 82. (Piscacucho)
• Entrance fee to the Inka Trail and Machu Picchu.
• Guided Tour for the Inca Trail and Machupiqchu Sanctuary.
• Professional Guide: Bi-lingual, speaks both English and Spanish, 2 guides from more than 9 passengers.
• A Cook responsible for meals. (03 breakfasts, 03 lunches, and 03 dinners); please notify us if you are a vegetarian.
• Porters to carry the camping equipment and food provisions.
• Boiled water for each meal, and for the places where there are no shops to buy water.
• Bio-degradable personal hand soaps.
• Bio-degradable dishwashing detergents used by our kitchen staff.
• Camping equipment: Tents 04 people capacity for 02 persons, sleeping pad, dining tent with table and chairs, kitchen tent, toilet tent, cutlery.
• Toilet tent with bio-degradable toilet facilities.
• Bus down to Aguas Calientes town on the 4th day.
• Train back from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo and bus service from Ollantaytambo to Cusco.
• Portable Radio (Walkie Talkies); Basic first aid and oxygen bottle.
• 24 hour assistance.

OUR SERVICE INCLUDES

• Meals: breakfast and lunch 1st day and 4th day.
• Sleeping bags (please note that you can rent them from us).
• Foods that are not listed.
• Admission to the hot springs in Aguas Calientes.
• Personal expenses.
• Tips

We don’t Included

• Sleeping bag US$ 20.00 complete tour.
• Thermal-rest mattresses or inflatable sleeping pad for US$ 20.00.
• Discount of US$ 40.00 with International Student Card (ISIC Card).
• You can hire an extra porter to carry your personal stuff for US$ 80.00 / 4 days. A porter can carry up to 16 kg. Or you can share the expenses whit one more person or two people.
• Bag pack for, US$ 10-.00 whole tour
• When you reserve and then specify the type and category of hotel (2 **, 3 ***, etc.). Prices range from US$ 25 to US$ 750. This will modify the published tour price.
• If you want to return to the ruins the next day, you have to pay admission again. (Only the first entry to Machu Picchu will be included in the tour).
• All our programs are with the Expedition train service (for a comfortable price), but if you want another type of service, like the Vistadome train service (first class service) or Hiram Bingham (exclusive luxury Orient Express service), each train service is a different price, which obviously modify the published tour price. We can customize your travel, all you need to do is contact us.

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