Classic Inca Trail 4 days and 3 nights

 

EXPEDITION ITINERARY

   

FIRST DAY: CUSCO - PISKACUCHO - WAYLLABAMBA

 

We will leave from Cusco and travel to Urubamba where we will stop briefly at Ollaytaytambo where you can buy last minute gear and personal needing, then we move on to Piskacuchu (Km 82) and the start of the Inca Trail . We will have lunch at Miskay and relax a bit before hiking to our first campsite. Huayllabamba,Along the way we will see the first and the biggest archeological site of the Inca Trail patallaqta

 

SECOND DAY: WAYLLABAMBA - WARMIWAÑUSCA - PAQAYMAYU

 

We'll start the day, early in the morning, just to take advantage of the shade of the mountains ,its much better to hike up to the highest point of the Inca Trail. Here, we can literally see the various ecological zones and microclimates, which make up the area, mapped out in front of us. We will cross the Warmiwañusca pass at 4,200 meters/13,780 feet above sea level. After lunch we will continue on to the Pacaymayo campsite, where we will enjoy dinner and a well deserved rest.

 

THIRD DAY: PAQAYMAYU - CHAQICOCHA - WIÑAYWAYNA

 

begins with a nutritious breakfast and then a 45-minute hike up to the second highest pass on the Inca Trail (3,850 meters/12,631 feet above sea level), and along the way we will visit the Runcuracay archeological site.

 

During the day's hike, we will also visit the Sayacmarca and Phuyupatamarca quechuan archeological sites. After lunch we will head to the Wiñaywayna site , where we will spend our last night on the inca Tra www.inca-trail-salcantay-lares.com

   

FOUTH DAY: WIÑAYWAYNA - MACHUPICCHU - CUSCO

 

After an early breakfast, we begin the final leg of the trek to the lost city of Machu picchu. First, we will hike to Inti Punku ("Sun Gate"), 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-hours guided tour of the sanctuary-city. After the tour of Machupicchu, we will take the bus down or walk to Aguas Calientes where we will enjoy a buffet lunch and free time to enjoy the town before returning to cusco by train.

   

Includes:

 

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Pre-departure briefing at your hotel/office

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Professional English speaking inca trail private tour guide

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Collection from your hotel (we pick you up where you are staying from) between 6:00 to 6:30 am

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Bus to km 82 piskakucho ( trailhead)

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Tourist train (cerrojo-backpacker ) back to Ollantaytambo and then bus back to Cusco)

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Entrance fee to the Inca Trail and Machu Picchu

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Food: *3 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 afternoon snacks (hot drinks, biscuits and popcorn) and 3 dinners

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We have 4 people tents for 2-people so there will be plenty of space to set up your backpacks

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Camping equipment (tent, cooking and eating tent. Chairs and tables)

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Foam Sleeping mattresses note ( if you want to hire some comfortable air mattressit also can be hired from us)

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Cook, porters (they just carry cooking stuff and camping equipment )

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Oxygen balloon for any emergency

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First Aid kit and Free Luggage storage. When you go on the trek it is best to leave any luggage that you are not going to need behind in Cusco. Nearly all the hotels in Cusco provide a secure luggage deposit. Put any valuables in their safe. Very rarely do hotels charge for this service especially if you are returning to the same hotel after the trek. If there are any problems with your hotel we can arrange to store your luggage at our quechuas expeditions office.

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Vegetarian/special diet options available

 

NOTE:

Train included in all tours is the Cerrojo backpacker (to Ollantaytambo) Train times will only be confirmed once full amount of tour is paid. The earliest train you could take is the 12:26 and being the 9:20pm the last train. Quechuas expeditions will organize the transport back to Cusco (by taxi or by bus).

   

Doesn't include:

 

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Breakfast on the first day and lunch on the last day in Aguas Calientes town

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Bus ticket from Machu picchu to Aguas Calientes (optional) one way US$7

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Entrances to the hot springs water in Aguas Calientes 10 soles

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Sleeping bag (goose down) -15ºC-extreme it can be hired from us US$20 for all trek mummy form and include a sleeping liner. They are cleaned after every use and have a maximum usage of 25 trips

 

What you need to bring:

 

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Original passport (and *International Student card (ISIC) if applicable)

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Travel Insurance card is essential

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Walking boots

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Waterproof jacket/rain poncho

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Couple of T-shirts

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Comfortable trousers (zip off pants)

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Sun hat , Bathing suit (for hot springs in Aguas Calientes)

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Water Purification tablets ( recommended micropur)

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Sun protection cream (factor 35 recommended)

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Insect repellent ( for Aguas Calientes and Machupicchu)

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Toilet paper

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Personal medication

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Camera and films

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Torch with spare batteries (we recommend head lights)

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Some extra snacks (like chocolates ,candies)

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Tips: please note that our agency staff is well paid so please feel free to tip or not as you wish

 

Options:

   

(1) Single room at Aguas Calientes town (evening on day 4) the accommodations at Aguas Calientes on the 4th night is based on double or triple occupancy

 

(DWB or TWB). If a client would like to have a single room, need to add US$15.00 to the base price of the tour. You must decide if you want to have a single room in advance and let Us know when making your trek reservation since we need to purchase the hotel booking in advance as well. You cannot decide it at a later date or once you arrive in Cusco.

 

(2) An extra night in Aguas Calientes can easily be arranged for you if required. Hotels costs and costs associated with returning to Machu Picchu the following day are additional to trek costs. It is best to make your hotel reservation directly.

 

(3) Vegetarian Meals. We can provide vegetarian meals or cater for special diets with no extra cost. Just let us know at least 2 days prior to trek departure.

 

(4) Single tent.if you don't want to shared your tent with somebody extra cost of US$20 for all the Inca Trail

 

(5) Sleeping bag hire. If you haven't got a sleeping bag or you don't want the hassle of bringing one all the the to Peru with you then we have sleeping bags in our office for rent. The price is US$20 per person for all the trek.

   

Reservation details:

All trek reservations must be made at least 4 days in advance (however 15 days in advance is recommended especially during the months of June, July, August and September)

 

Other information:

 

(1) Luggage storage. When you go on the trek it is best to leave any luggage that you are not going to need behind in Cusco. Nearly all the hotels in Cusco provide a secure luggage deposit. Put any valuables in their safe. Very rarely do hotels charge for this service especially if you are returning to the same hotel after the trek. If there are any problems with your hotel we can arrange to store your luggage at our office.

 

(2) Time of arrival in Cusco. Unless you plan to stay an extra night in Aguas Calientes, you will return to your hotel in Cusco for approximately 10 pm on the last day of the trek.

 

(3) Trek Itinerary: For a detailed description of our 4 day trekking itinerary see below.

   

NOTE ABOUT CAMPSITES ON THE INCA TRAIL

 

Please note that we are not in control of the campsites we are issued with from the Institute of National Culture. In general your campsite allocation is dependent on how early you book, or rather, how many permits are left. The first 250 spaces are generally given to Winay Wayna (3rd campsite) and thereafter you will have a longer walk to Machupicchu on the last day and it could mean you do not make it for sunrise. Do not let this disappoint you as Machupicchu is marvellous in itself!

   

IMPORTANT NOTE: PERSONAL Inca Trail PORTERS

 

Our Porters carry a maximum load of 15kg, but we kindly ask you to not exceed your 7kg stated allowance as we need to adhere to the INC regulations and more importantly not damage the health and welfare of our Porters! Please note that if you want to hire a personal porter you need to tell us this at the time of making your reservation as our Porters also require permits to enter the trail and we cannot add on more porters after we have obtained your permits!

   

PRIVATE Inca Trail SERVICE

 

If you would like your group to be "closed", no other persons added to it, then this is possible to arrange for an extra $50 per person. With this service you are given more flexibility to walk at your own pace, you will have the guide to yourselves and an all round more personal service! At the time of making your reservation kindly indicate to us that you would prefer this option.

   

STUDENTS

 

If you have a valid ISIC Student Card you are entitled to US $ 30 discount. When making your booking please send us a scanned in version of your Student Card to entitle you to the discount.

   

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