Inca Trail Classic 4 Days

The Inca Trail is the most popular hike to Machu Picchu. It is an ancient path built by the Inca civilization. It crosses the Andes and parts of the Amazon Jungle. You will be thrilled with the amazing scenery before arriving at Machu Picchu.

Overview:


Day 1: Cusco to Wayllabamba 11km
Day 2: Wayllabamba to Pacamayo 11km
Day 3: Pacamayo to Winay Wayna 16km
Day 4: Winay Wayna to Machu Picchu 5Km

Important Note. Needs to be booked in advance cause of the limit of spots at the government office.

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Full Itinerary

We will leave Cusco at 06:00 am to start the Classic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu 4 days . we drive for about an hour and a half to Ollantaytambo where we will stop briefly to buy last-minute gear, personal needing and eat breakfast which is not included, then we keep driving to Piskacuchu (Km 82) Inca Trail check Point .once passing the checkpoint we start our trek of classic Inca Trail to Wayllabamba(first camping site). along on the way, we are going to have lunch at Miskay which is a Quechuan village and have a siesta before walking to our first Archaeological site of Patallacta or Llactapata (biggest Inca Site) after an explanation of your guide about Llactapata , you will keep walking for 2 more hours to get Wayllabamba (first Inca Trail Camping spot 2900m/9.5144 feet).

We’ll start our Inca Trail day, early in the morning, just to take advantage of the shade of the mountains. It is much better to hike up to the first Inca Trail pass (Warmihuañusca which means dead woman pass 4200 m.a.s.l) the highest point of the 4 day Inca Trail hike to Machu Picchu. Here, we can literally see the various Inca Trail ecological zones and microclimates, which make up the area, mapped out in front of us. We will cross the Warmiwañusca pass and once we are on the top. we are going to see many snow-capped Mountains around and, after we take our group picture, we keep going down to Pacaymayo (second Inca Trail Camping spot 3600 m.a.s.l) where we have our lunch and then we will have a free afternoon to explore by ourselves.

Inca Trail begins with a nutritious breakfast and then a 45-minute hike up to Runcurakay Pass (second highest pass on the Trail 3,850 m.a.s.l), and along the way, we will visit the Runcuracay archeological site. During the day’s hike, we will also visit the Sayacmarca and Phuyupatamarca archeological sites of the Inca Trail. After lunch, we will head to the Wiñaywayna site, where we will spend our last night on the Inca Trail, and then we will have a celebratory dinner to then say goodbye to our Inca Trail porters.

After an early breakfast, we begin the final leg of the Inca Trail to the lost city of Machu Picchu. First, we will hike to Inti Punku (“Sun Gate”), Gate of the Inca Trail where we will take in an inspiring and panoramic view of the Machu Picchu citadel. After a short hike down to Machu Picchu, we will register and then enjoy a 2-hour guided tour of the sanctuary-city. After the tour of Machupicchu, we will take the bus down or walk part of the Short Inca Trail to Aguas Calientes where we will enjoy a lunch and free time to enjoy the town before returning to Ollantaytambo by train and then bus back to Cusco.

(Note that this is a typical itinerary and may be subject to change depending on speed of the group, group size and availability of camping space allocated by the UGM. Alternative campsites may be used)

What is included

  • Collection from your hotel in the morning of trek departure
  • Private bus from your hotel to the start of the trail
  • Inca Trail & Machu Picchu entrance fees (value US$73)
  • English speaking professional guide
  • Igloo tents - 2 persons in each 3-person capacity tent with plenty of space for your backpacks
  • Inflatable mattress
  • Cook and Cooking equipment
  • Meals (03B,03L,03D) - food includes pancakes, omelets, soups, fresh fruit, avocado, pasta, chicken, fish, meat, rice, all rich in carbohydrates and suitable for trekking, hot drinks including coca leaf tea which is excellent for the altitude.
  • Teatime everyday (tea, coffee, biscuits, popcorn)
  • Porters (to carry the tents, food, and cooking equipment)
  • Dining tent with camp tables and chairs
  • Kitchen tent
  • Accommodation for our porters and cooks
  • First aid kit including emergency oxygen bottle
  • Bus from Machu Picchu ruins down to the village of Aguas Calientes
  • Train ticket from Aguas Calientes to Cusco
  • Transfer from the train station to your hotel.
  • All Sales Taxes IGV (19%)

What is not included:

  • Breakfast on the first morning.
  • Lunch in a restaurant in Aguas Calientes on day 4 of the trek.
  • Entrance to the thermal springs in Aguas Calientes US$3.50
  • Sleeping bags can be hired in our office for US$20 for the 4-day trek.
  • Personal extra porter (See Info below)
  • Tips for the guide, cook, and porters

What you need to bring/carry:

  • Backpack
  • Sleeping bag (can be hired from our office for US$20 for the 4-day trek)
  • Sleeping mattress (we will provide you with this)
  • Rain jacket or poncho (plastic ponchos can be purchased in Cusco for a few dollars)
  • Strong, comfortable footwear
  • One complete change of clothing (you can afford to carry more changes of clothing if you hire a personal porter, see options below)
  • Sweater and jacket (something warm)
  • Water bottle and purification tablets (Micropur are recommended and can be bought in local pharmacies in Cusco)
  • Flashlight and batteries
  • Hat or cap to protect you from the sun
  • Sunblock (sun protection cream)
  • Insect repellent
  • Toiletries, towel and toilet paper
  • Selection of small snacks, chocolate, dried fruit, biscuits etc,
  • Camera, plenty of films and spare batteries
  • Swimsuit (if you plan on visiting the hot springs at Aguas Calientes after the trek - entrance not included in price)
  • You also need to bring your original passport on the trail and your student ISIC card (if claiming a student discount)

Suggestions

1- If you are planning to travel to Cusco during the months of December to March, we recommend to bring with you a rain gear since we start the rainy season over here.
However, April to November are the months of dry season, we have sunny days but cold nights

2- If you live at sea level, and planning to visit Cusco, you might experience the Altitude sickness, Cusco is located at 3350 meters about sea level. We recommend a local remedy called mate de coca, it is tea made from coca leaves. This is helpful, but by no means a cure.
Acetazolamide (Diamox ) is drug that has shown good results as prophylaxis and treatment of AMS ( soroche o mal de altura ) It is a prescription drug used in the treatment of glaucoma, and as a diuretic.

3- Hiking boots for the following tours, Rainbow mountain, Inca trail, Salkantay and Choquequirao

4- Light dinner for the first night of your arrival to Cusco. Since the elevation of Cusco slow down the digestion

5- You don´t need to bring a lot cash to Peru since you can withdraw USA Dollars at most ATMs across the country Visa,Master Card,Cirrus, American Express and Diner's Club,etc) Most ATM machines in Peru do not add any charge for withdrawing money from your home bank account, but your own bank might.

Tour Price

USD 750 per person (Group service)

Confirm your Booking: We will require a non-refundable tour deposit of 50% per person.

The deposit is to be paid by the following options, by VISA Payment On-Line, Paypal, and Western Union money transfer; these are the fastest & most secure form of payments in Peru.

The remaining balance is to be paid in Cusco once you arrive prior to your tour departure date.

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