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Inca Trail – Trek 4D / 3D (by Train)

Aguas Calientes, Peru
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Duration

4 days 3 night

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

Unlimited

Languages

English, Español

Overview

INCA TRAIL 

Part of the 23,000 kilometers (approximately 14,000 miles) of roads built by the Incas in South America. It is the most famous route for hiking in Peru and possibly the most spectacular in the Americas. Each year, more than 25,000 walkers from around the world walk along the 43 kilometers of this cobbled road built by the Incas that leads to the amazing citadel of Machu Picchu located deep in the jungle of Cusco. The Inca Trail, with Machu Picchu as its final destination, is the most popular and well-known tour among tourists. The total walk is approximately 43 kilometers and takes 4 days, including a day of visit in the
Archaeological Park of Machu Picchu. The surrounding nature takes your breath away. With breathtaking views of snow-capped mountains, the hike through the jungle amidst amazing archaeological remains is an unforgettable experience.

 

Difficulty: Hard

Preparation: very good more acclimatization in Cusco of at least 2 days.

 

IMPORTANT: due to the great demand that this excursion has, the Peruvian government in its eagerness to protect the Inca road network has LIMITED ACCESS to the Inca trail from 4 days to 500 people per day, being approximately 180 tourists and the rest personal of help (guides, cooks and porters).
In this sense If you want to make the excursion in the month of October to January we recommend making your reservation more than 3 months in advance and with 6 or more months in advance for the months of March to September due to the quotas for this season They sell out quickly.

Highlights

  • ORIGINAL PASSPORT - very important!
  • Small backpack
  • Hat to protect against sun or rain.
  • Sun glasses.
  • Sunscreen cream.
  • Light and warm clothes.
  • Camera.
  • Water bottle.
  • Extra money (Soles)
  • Trekking shoes
  • Snacks: cookies, energy bars, corn flakes, chocolates, dried fruits, etc.

Itinerary

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DAY 1 : CUSCO (3,300 m.) – KM. 82 – WAYLLAMBA
DAY 1 : CUSCO (3,300 m.) – KM. 82 – WAYLLAMBA

Early in the morning we pick you up from your Hostel and then go to kilometer 82 (2,800 m.s.n.m. / 9,200 ft)
by bus. After passing the control, we begin the walk, on the banks of the Urubamba River, until we reach the important archaeological group Llactapata (2,740 m.a.s.l./ 9,000 ft.), Where we will have lunch. The complete walk will take us approximately 6 hours (a total of 13 kilometers) until we reach the first camp in Wayllabamba (3,000 m.a.s.l./ 9,843 ft).

DAY 2: WAYLLAMBA – PACAY MAYU (3,600 m.s.n.m.)
DAY 2: WAYLLAMBA – PACAY MAYU (3,600 m.s.n.m.)

This day the biggest challenge awaits us: 11 kilometers (6.84 miles) ascending to cross 2 very high steps, including Warmi Wañusca, with 4,200 m.a.s.l. (13,779 ft). That is the highest point of the hike, which we will cross by breathing hard and being surprised by the stunning panoramic views of two mountains and snowy mountains, and the beautiful semi-tropical valley. We will camp in Pacay Mayu (3,600 m.a.s.l./ 11,811 ft).

DAY 3: PACAY MAYU – PHUYUPATAMARCA (2,700 m.s.n.m.)
DAY 3: PACAY MAYU – PHUYUPATAMARCA (2,700 m.s.n.m.)

This day we will walk 10 kilometers, but most of the route is flat and with many slopes, then this day is
quieter. We observe how the geography is changing, from dry and mountainous, to green and semi-tropical (jungle eyebrow). The walk includes a view of the archaeological site of Runkurakay (3,800 m.s.n.m./12,467 ft) and Sayac Marca (3600 m.s.n.m./11,811 ft).
On the way we visit the archaeological site of Phuyu Pata Marca - “Mist Level Town” in the native language of Quechua (3,665 m.s.n.m./12,024 ft), where we will install our last camp of the trek.

DAY 4: PHUYUPATAMARCA
DAY 4: PHUYUPATAMARCA

2:30 a.m. We get up very early at 2:30 am to have breakfast and walk for about 3 hours towards
the Inti Punku (The Gate of the Sun), the entrance to the ancient Inca city of Machu Picchu (2,490 m.s.n.m./8,169 ft). From this point it is an unforgettable experience after descending we will visit this magical place and we will have a guided tour of 2 hours with approximately 30 minutes

After the excursion and if you have the ticket you can ascend to the mountain of Huayna Picchu or the Mountain of Machu Picchu, at opportune time you must descend from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes by bus or walking so that you can have lunch with peace of mind and board the train Return to Ollantaytambo is 2 hours of travel by train where our transport to the city of Cusco awaits us and it is another 2 hours of travel..

Included/Excluded

  • Briefing where our guide will explain about the walk
  • Transfer from the Hostel in Cusco to kilometer 82
  • Income for the Inca Trail and the archaeological site of Machu Picchu
  • Professional guide in bilingual tourism.
  • Expert road chef.
  • Porters carrying the camping equipment and food.
  • Food on the way: 3 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners plus an energy snack every day, hot drinks.
  • First aid kit plus tensiometer.
  • Oxygen balloon.
  • Biodegradable bath.
  • Camping equipment: Doite brand tents for 2 people (although its capacity is 4 people), flask, chairs, tables plus bath tent.
  • Kitchen equipment: kitchen tent, dining tent, kitchen utensil.
  • Guided 2 hours in Machu Picchu
  • Train tickets from Aguas Calientes - Ollantaytambo (Expedition)
  • Transportation from Ollanta Station to Cusco (Plazoleta San Francisco).
  • First breakfast, last lunch and dinner
  • Sleeping bag (it is possible to rent from us)
  • Canes (it is possible to rent from us)
  • Drinks not mentioned in the tour.
  • Tips to staff (in Peru they are part of remuneration tips, for this reason they are expected, but not mandatory).
  • Bus tickets down from Machu Picchu-Aguas Calientes second day
  • Entrance to the Mountain of Machu Picchu $ 68.00 dollars per person
  • Entrance to the Mountain of Huayna Picchu $ 68.00 dollars per person
  • Travel insurance.
  • Entrance to Aguas Calientes Hot Springs s / 20.00 soles

Durations

Multi day

Tour's Location

Aguas Calientes, Peru
from $535,00

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