The Inca Trail, with Machupicchu as the final
destination, is the most popular and well known tour
amongst tourists. The entire trek is approximately 43
kilometres and takes 4 days, including a day trip to the
Machupicchu Archaeological Group. The surrounding nature
is truly breathtaking. With impressive views of
snow-capped mountains along the way, the walk through
the jungle in the midst of such amazing archaeological
remains makes for an unforgettable experience.
ITINERARY:
Day 1: Cusco - Km 82 - Huayllabamba (+ / - 6 hours
trekking)
At approximately 5:30 am, we will pick you up from your
hotel and go by bus to mile 82. After passing the
control point, we start the walk alongside the Urubamba
River until we reach the important archaeological ruins
of Llactapata, where we will have our lunch. Continuing
on, we will trek for approximately 6 hours (a total of
13 kilometres) until we reach our first campsite in
Huayllabamba.
Total Distance: 12 km (7.47 miles)
Approximate Walking Time: 5 - 6 hours
Maximum Altitude: 3,000 m (9.840 ft)
Camp Altitude: 3,000 m (9.840 ft)
Day 2: Huayllabamba - Pacaymayu (+ / - 6 to 7 hours
walking)
The biggest challenge: 21 kilometres of climbing to
traverse 2 high passes, including Warmiwañusca, with
its' 4200 m. That is the highest point of the hike,
which we will come to with difficulty breathing being
surprised by the stunning panoramic views of the
surrounding mountains and glaciers, and the beautiful
semi-tropical valley beneath us. The hike includes views
of the archaeological sites of Runkurakay and
Sayacmarca. We will camp in Pacaymayu.
Total Distance: 11 km (6.84 miles)
Approximate Walking Time: 6-7 hours
Maximum Altitude: 4.200 m (13.776 ft)
Camp Altitude: 3,500 m (11.480 ft)
Day 3: Pacaymayu - Wiñaywayna (+ / - 7 to 8 hours
walking)
This is a quiet day but, with just 10 kilometres of
hiking on a mostly flat route with many downhill slopes.
We will observe how the geography changes before our
eyes, from dry and mountainous to semi-tropical and
green (in the area known as the "eyebrow of the
jungle"). During the walk, we will visit the
archaeological sites of Phuyupatamarca and Intipata,
eventually coming to our final campsite of the hike at
Wiñaywayna.
Total Distance: 16 km (9.94 miles)
Approximate Walking Time: 8 hours
Maximum Altitude: 3,900 m (12.792 ft)
Camp Altitude: 2.650 m (8.692 ft)
Day 4: Wiñaywayna - Machupicchu - Cusco
After very early breakfast we will depart towards Inti
Punku (the Sun Gate), the entrance to the ancient Incan
city, Machupicchu. From this point is an unforgettable
experience; after descending down the final slope to the
magical ruins, we will have a guided tour of the site
for approximately 2 hours. In the afternoon, you will
take the train back to Cusco, arriving around 20:30 hrs,
where we'll then transfer you back to your hotel.
Total Distance: 4 km (2.49 miles)
Approximate Walking Time: 2 hours
Maximum Altitude: 2.700 m (8.829 ft)
Camp Altitude: 2,400 m (7.872 ft)
Departure and arrival times are approximate
Camps are subject to change in accordance with the
regulations of use for the Inca Trail, as imposed by the
government, or according to the opinion of the guide,
based on group capability.
OUR
SERVICE INCLUDES:
1. Transfer upon arrival from airport or bus
terminal in Cusco to your hotel
2. Information and maps related to the trek
3. Transfer from your hotel in Cusco to Km 82
4. Entrances to Inca Trail and Machupicchu
5. Personal tents, we put 2 persons in every 4
person tent
6. Personal Insulator (camping mattress)
7. Dining Tent
8. Kitchen Tent
9. Professional, bilingual Tour Guide
10. Additional secondary guide for groups with
more than 9 passengers
11. Food during the trek (3 breakfasts, 3
lunches, 3 dinners)
12. Porters (staff to carry all the camping
equipment and food)
13. Cook (who prepares the food)
14. First aid kit, blood pressure gauge, oxygen
tank
15. Biodegradable bathroom
16. Other: boiled water to fill your bottles in
the morning and night, and if required, at lunchtime
17. Camping equipment (kitchen equipment)
18. Bus down from Machupicchu to the village of
Aguas Calientes
19. Backpacker train ticket from Aguas Calientes
back to Cusco
20. Reconfirmation of airline tickets
21.
Transfer upon arrival, from the train station back to
your hotel in Cusco
22. Departing transfer from your hotel to the
airport or bus terminal in Cusco
OUR SERVICE DOES NOT INCLUDE:
1. Breakfast on Day 1, lunch or dinner on Day 4
2.
Sleeping bag
3. Visit to the Hot Springs, located 10 minutes
from the village of Aguas Calientes
4. Gratuities (Tips)
DISCOUNTS OFFERED:
Discount of $ 38.00 dollars to students with
International Student Identification Cards (ISIC Card)
Discount of $ 38.00 for children between the ages of 8
and 15 years old (send us a copy of the passport)
Discount of $ 78.00 dollars for children under 7 years
of age (send us a copy of the passport)
ADDITIONAL OPTIONS FOR RENT:
An extra porter (for up to 16 kilos) for the personal
equipment of the passengers- $ 95.00
Therm-a-Rest inflatable mattress for $ 20.00 dollars
for the entire trek
Down sleeping bag or Special synthetic - $ 20.00
dollars for the entire trek
Normal sleeping bag- $ 14.00 dollars for the entire
trek
Top quality backpack- $ 20.00 U.S. dollars for the
entire trek
Vegetarian Option (free) if you make a request prior
to the departure
If you would like to return in the Vistadome Train
(First Class) it will cost $ 40.00 dollars more per
person.
Note:
It is necessary to bring the passport, with which you
made the reservation, to Cusco with you, even if that
means bringing an old, invalid passport. We should
be informed if you are planning on changing your
passport, or if it is changed for unforeseen
circumstances. It would be prudent as well to
gather whatever evidence of the change that you can.
Note:
Any changes in prices by the authorities who run entry
to archaeological sites will be communicated in advance.
