INCA TRAIL TREK TO MACHUPICCHU

4 DAYS

First Day: Cusco - Km. 82 – Wayllabamba
We pick you up from the hotel in our private bus and drive via the towns of Chinchero and Ollantaytambo to our starting point known as Km. 82. We cross the Inca Trail Control points and meet up with the rest of the professional team which will make our trip a success. At the bank of the Urubamba River, we start our Inca Trail trek. Later, we arrive at Llactapata, where there is a group of important ruins and where we will have lunch. After a brief rest, we continue on to our first campsite in Wayllambamba. After a prepared dinner, we spend the night. (Lunch/Dinner)

Second Day: Wayllabamba – Pacaymayu
A full breakfast begins this day. It is one of the hardest days on the Inca Trail. We start the hike with a slow but scenic ascent to the top of the first pass, Warmihuañusca, which is situated at 4200 meters / 13,800 feet. From this location, we can appreciate an impressive view of two geographic panoramas: one, of mountains and snow covered peaks, and the other, no less beautiful, of the semi-tropical valley. With this marvelous view, we continue and descend to Pacaymayu, our second campsite. (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)

Third Day: Pacaymayu – Wiñaywayna
After breakfast, we continue along the Inca Trail to reach the archeological zone of Runkuragay where we find important evidence of the Incan culture. We continue our route to Sayacmarca where we have lunch. On this route, we find the group of ruins of Phuyupatamarca. Another tough hike takes us to our last campsite, Wiñaywayna. After dinner, we spend our last night in the pleasant company of our porters. (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)

Fourth Day: Wiñaywayna – Machupicchu
We get up early, have breakfast and start our hike to Intipunku. On the way, we observe the fabulous sunrise, and we take time to appreciate another marvel: the panoramic view of the city of Machupicchu! We descend down and explore this magical place, full of energy and the Incan culture, with a guided visit to the enclosures, plazas, sacred fountains, temples, towers, and the agricultural and urban sections of Machupicchu. After our two hour tour, we have free time in which you can go up Mt Waynapicchu. Finally, we go down to the town of Aguas Calientes, where you can have lunch if you choose, before returning to Cusco in the train, arriving around 8:00pm, and are returned to your hotel. (Breakfast)

Our Services Include:

1. Transfer from the airport to your hotel
2. Briefing the night before with your Inca Trail Trekking Guide and other passengers for the tour
3. Transport from your hotel the morning of the first day to the Inca Trail trailhead, Km 82
4. Entrance fee for the Inca Trail and Machupicchu
5. Local, professional, English / Spanish speaking guide(2 guides for groups of more than 12 people)
6. 4-season, 4-man tents for every 2 persons, providing ample space for your gear
7. Inflatable, double mattresses
8. Specialized chef and an assistant with complete kitchen equipment
9. Meals (3 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners) adjusted to the tastes and requirements of the clients
10. Daily teatime including coca tea which is good for the effects of altitude
11. Porters (only to carry group food and group campsite equipment)
12. Dinning tent with tables and chairs
13. Spacious kitchen tent
14. Accommodations for our porters and chef
15. First Aid Kit including oxygen
16. Bus down from Machupicchu to the town of Aguas Calientes
17. Train ticket from Aguas Calientes to Cusco
18. Transfer from the train station to your hotel in Cusco

Not included:

• Breakfast the first day, which you can have in your hotel
  
• The last lunch in Aguas Calientes / Machupicchu
  
• Entrance fee to the hot springs in Aguas Calientes / Machupicchu
  
• Sleeping bag
  
• Tips for the porters, chef and guide

What you need to carry:

• Backpack for personal gear
  
• Sleeping bag
  
• Raincoat or poncho (you can rent one here in Cusco for a few dollars) 
  
• Hiking shoes
  
• Clothes for the hike (you can bring more if you wish to rent the services of an extra porter)
  
• Lounge clothes and warm clothes depending on the time of year
  
• Water bottle and purification pills, for example Micropur
  
• Flashlight and extra batteries for the campsites
  
• Hat
  
• Sun block and insect repellent
  
• Small towel and personal items
  
• Snacks for on the trail
  
• Camera with extra batteries
  
• Swimsuit, if you wish to take advantage of the hot springs in Aguas Calientes / Machupicchu
  
• Bring your original passport and ISIC student card
  

NOTES:
Extra Porter: You may need an extra porter in the case that you have gear in excess of the camping gear and your personal items. The price is $80.00 for a porter to carry a maximum of 15 kilos. Also, you can arrange for a half-porter, whose services cost $60.00.

Important: If you wish to employ the services of a porter, you need to arrange it the same day you make your reservation for the Inca Trail. It’s impossible to do this after you arrive to Cusco.

Rent a sleeping bag: If you cannot bring, find, or buy a sleeping bag for the Inca Trail, it’s no problem. You can rent a high quality, down sleeping bag for $35.00 for the 4 day trek.

*NOTE: To make your reservation for the Inka Trail, a non-refundable trek deposit of US$180 and an email notifying us of this deposit must be received by our office. The remainder of the tour price must be paid at our office a minimum of two (2) days before departure. Failure to pay in full before the deadline will result in trip cancellation.

Important Note: If you have any questions, please email info@adventureperutours.com. To make reservations, email reservas@adventureperutours.com.

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