4 Days / 3 Nights
INCA TRAIL
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DESCRIPTION
The Inca Trail, was used by the Incas to reach Machu Picchu and is also the most famous trail today for tourists trying to get there on foot, it is considered sacred and along the way you can see many archaeological sites such as Llaqtapata, Runkuraqhay and Wiñayhuayna before reaching the sacred city of Machu Picchu.
Although the Inca Trail reservation regulations state that reservations must be made 5 days in advance, it is best to make the reservation well in advance. The average during high season indicates that 90 days before departure there is no more space, because only 500 people can go per day, only in this way can the road network and the Machu Picchu Sanctuary be preserved from erosion and contamination. Therefore, it is necessary to pay for the permits in advance.
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DIA 1
- Welcome and transfer from the airport or bus terminal in Cusco to the selected hotel.
- Rest of the day free
- Hotel night
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DIA 2
- Tour in the City of Cusco: we will visit the Cathedral, Qoricancha, Sacsayhuamán, Tambomachay from 9 am to 1:30 pm.
- Lunch.
- Night in selected hotel
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DIA 3
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Tour to the Sacred Valley of the Incas. (we will visit Pisac and Ollantaytambo, from 08:00 hrs – 16:00 hrs)
- Train ride from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes
- Night in hotel in Aguas Calientes Hotel Flower House
ITINERARY
DAY 1: CUSCO- PISKACUCHO KM 82- PATALLAQTA
We will pick you up from your hotel starting at 5:00 am. We will meet you at the departure point, Plaza Regocijo, at 5:30 am to board our private bus. Make sure to bring your original passport or the document you booked with, or ISIC international student card if applicable. Our trip from Cusco to Km 82 (Piscacucho) will take around 3 hours. The trip has many beautiful views of the Sacred Valley, the Urubamba River, Andean villages, and the Inca town of Ollantaytambo. On this stretch, we will stop to stretch our legs, use the bathroom, and enjoy a small breakfast, before continuing to Piscacucho, where our tour begins.
DAY 2: WAYLLABAMBA- AYAPATA- LLULLUCHAYOQ.
After a hearty breakfast, around 8:00 am, we will begin our hike towards the Ayapata Valley. It will take you 1 hour to reach this sector known for its high Andean valley microclimate, followed by a gradual climb through forests and bushes and along a stream (3,300 m/10,824 ft). Today is the day when we will have our biggest challenge which is to reach the summit, the highest pass is at 4,200 meters above sea level (13,776 feet high) but we will have plenty of time to enjoy it and delight in this extraordinary landscape. It will be arduous as we will climb 1,200 meters in elevation, done in 2 stages. We will be rewarded with spectacular views as we climb the mountain, part of this includes an ancient Inca staircase made of stone and surrounded by impressive snow-capped peaks (Huayanay Mountain is behind us, as if watching our steps). Then you will take a 2-3 hour hike with several stops to catch your breath and reach our lunch spot in the Llulluchapampa Valley with spectacular views all along the way.
We will ascend steeply uphill through the Corralpunku Valley to the Llulluchayoc Zone, where you can see some bird species. With luck, we will see small hummingbirds, falcons, black-chested buzzards, eagles, and suddenly we might see the king of the heights, the Condor, highly respected and revered in Andean villages. Very soon we will enter a beautiful cloud forest, or the Polylepis Forest (with small Qeuñas and Chachacomos trees) and the treeless grassland of the Puna region, inhabited by deer – tarucas and pumas. From here, you will be able to see the highest peak in front of you, which is called the Warmiwañusca Pass (Dead Woman’s Pass). In Llulluchapampa, our field team will be waiting for us with a delicious lunch of Peruvian cuisine. After lunch, there is time to rest and perhaps take a short nap. We will then continue our hike for another 2-3 hours, climbing 600 meters above this mountain, Warmiwañusca Mt. located at 4,200 meters/13,776 feet above sea level.
DAY 3: RUNKURAKAY- SAYAQMARKA- CHAKICOCHA
After a hearty breakfast, around 7:00 am, the trail climbs very steeply from the Pacaymayo camp on a well-preserved cobblestone road – here the Inca Trail takes 1 hour to reach the ruins of Runcuracay. The second pass (3,950 m/12,956 ft), also known as the Abra de Runcuracay, is about an hour away, beyond which there are a series of false summits. Beyond this, the descent is more gradual and the trail twists and turns across the slopes. To the right of this pass is a long lake covered in algae, and in front of you, the imposing Inca village of Sayacmarca is visible. To reach Phuyupatamarca, we pass through the first of two short natural tunnels in the mountains. After visiting this site, we descend around 2,000 cobblestone steps to reach the citadel of Wiñaywayna.
DAY 4: WIÑAYWAYNA- INTUPINKU – MACHUPICCHU
We will wake up very early around 4:00 am to go to Inti Punku (The Sun Gate), which dominates Machu Picchu so that we can appreciate the first rays of sunlight over this Inca sanctuary. This last hike will take 1-2 hours, you will be walking in the dark for an hour, so we recommend that you bring a headlamp. Please follow the instructions of your guide and watch where you walk. From Inti Punku (The Sun Gate), an easy 50-minute descent to the citadel itself, the first steps take us to the upper southern sector of Machu Picchu (the Guardian’s houses). The trail ends at a series of terraces, which presents the classic views of the entire citadel. After enjoying these panoramic views, we have to walk down to the entrance of Machu Picchu to register. A few minutes later, we will continue to explore this magical site, with explanations from the expert guides.
PRICE
The price is completely customizable and can be flexibly adjusted to your personal preferences and style. It is primarily determined by the accommodation chosen, the dates of the trip, and other personalized preferences along the way.
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- Hotel reservations are subject to availability.
- Prices do not include VAT for Peruvian passengers.
INCLUDES IN THE PACKAGE
- Pre-departure instructions at 7:00 pm, the evenings before your tour at our office.
- We pick you up at your hotel in Cusco at 5:00 am or in the Sacred Valley at 7:20 am
Private bus to Piscacucho village – 82 kilometers. - Breakfast in Urubamba at our farmhouse, bathrooms available.
- Full meal for the entire tour (4 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 3 dinners) + snacks (vegetarian, vegan options, gluten, wheat-free or special diets by your request).
- 2 expert gourmets of mountain cuisine.
Permit for the Inca Trail and the Sanctuary of Machu Picchu. - Porters to carry camping gear, tents, tables, stools, and cooking equipment.
- 2 excellent and experienced tour guides (9-16 persons/6-8 with 1 tour guide)
Kitchen and eating tent, camp tables and stools. - Happy Hour with macho tea and hot drinks every afternoon at our campsite.
Boiled water provided from the second day. - A peaceful start to the day with coca tea to wake you up in your tent.
- 2 people per tent (clean, new, spacious, 4 person igloo dome tent).
- Thick, comfortable mattress to sleep on
Buckets of hot water to wash in your tent each day. - First aid kit and oxygen assistance.
Toilet tent with a biodegradable system. - 2 guided tour in Machu Picchu
Bus down from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes - Lunch in Aguas Calientes after the Machu Picchu tour.
- Time to go to the hot springs or go shopping in the village.
- Tourist Expedition train back to Estacion de Poroy and there is a bus back to Cusco. (Returns to Plaza Regocijo at the end of our tour).
- WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED:
– Sleeping bag (-8 degrees C) US$25 for 3 nights
– Personal “half porter” for 8 kg US$80.00
– Single tent US$70 for 3 nights on the entire trek (on request).
– Resting thermals US$25 for 3 nights
– Trekking poles US$20 per pair
– Hot waters in Aguas Calientes (10 soles)
– Energy snacks, chocolate bars, dried fruit
– Tips for trekking equipment, guides, cooks, porters. It is a tradition but not mandatory.
– Ticket to enter Cerro Huayna Picchu US$85.00 (Advance reservations are required). ($40 for Students with an ISIC International card.)
– Hotel in Cusco before and after your tour.
– Travel Insurance – Check if your insurance covers you for trekking and consider joining a local emergency organization. - WHAT WE RECOMMEND YOU BRING.
– Your passport and (ISIC student card if applicable).
– A backpack to carry your personal belongings
(a duffel bag is provided by your personal porters, in case you decide to hire a personal porter).
– Warm sleeping bags.
– Hiking boots with ample ankle support.
– Trekking poles with metal tips are not allowed on the trail.
– Warm, layered clothing for variable temperatures especially at night.
– Gloves or mittens, scarves, wool socks, wool hats for cold nights.
– Hiking shirts and pants such as zip-off shorts for comfort.
– Flash light, head torch, extra batteries
– Cameras and extra batteries – binoculars.
– Wear a hat with a wide visor to keep the sun off your face
– Sunscreen and sunglasses
– Personal medical kit, insect repellent
– Rain gear, a rain jacket, rain poncho
– Toiletries, toilet paper, small towel
– 2-liter water bottle, plastic bottles are prohibited in Machu Picchu.
– Water purification tablets are optional, because we provide boiled water.
– Swimming suit to use in the hot springs for hikers with an extra night in Aguas Calientes (5 Day Inca Trail Special).
– Plus money for drinks and tips in soles for porters, cooks and guides. (USD$30-40).
– Money for emergencies. At least 200-350 extra in soles (USD$120).
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4 Days / 3 Nights
INCA TRAIL
Destinations visited: CUSCO, PISKACUCHO KM 82- PATALLAQTA, WAYLLABAMBA- AYAPATA- LLULLUCHAYOQ, RUNKURAKAY- SAYAQMARKA- CHAKICOCHA, WIÑAYWAYNA- INTUPINKU – MACHUPICCHU.
Style: Religioso, Cultural, Arqueológica, Aventura y Experimental.
