DAY 1 INCA
TRAIL TO MACHU PICCHU (4 days 3 nights)
Pick up at your hotel. We start our trek escorted by native
"quechua" porters going through semi-arid terrain along the
Urubamba river with magnificent views of snow capped mount
Veronica, later going through Llactapata, an ancient Inca
citadel that protected the entry to two valleys.(L+D)
Kilometers walking: 12 Km. (Km.82 to Huayllabmba)
Altitude: Cusco (3400 m) - Chillca (2720 m) - Huayllabamba
(2950 m)
DAY 2 INCA TRAIL
Today the first part of the trek takes us to the Inca Hamlet
of Huayabamba. Later, we will go through Warmiwañuska pass
(4200 mt), known as "dead woman's pass".(B+L+D) Kilometers walking: 12 Km. (Huayllabamba to Pacaymayo)
Altitude: Huayllabamba (2950 m.) - Pakaymayu (3600 m.)
DAY 3 INCA TRAIL
Today, we will walk on a remarkably preserved Inca Trail
passing ancient archaeological sites covered by dense jungle
overgrowth, later visiting the Phuyupatamarca (city above
clouds) with spectacular view of snow covered Andean ranges,
camping at Wyñaywayna, probably the most spectacular
archaeological complex during the trek.(B+L+D) Kilometers walking: 16 Km. (Pacaymayo to Wiñayhuayna)
Altitude: Pakaymayo (3600 m.) - Wiñaywayna (2700 m.)
DAY 4 MACHU PICCHU
Passing through the Intipuncu (Gate of the Sun), we arrive
to Machu Picchu, the lost city of the Incas. We will begin a
guided tour and in the afternoon we will take a train back
to Cusco.(B) Kilometers walking: 5 Km. (Wiñayhuaina to Machu Picchu)
Altitude: Wiñayhuayna (2700 m.) - Machu Picchu (2400 m.)-
Cusco (3400 m.)
HEIGHTS:
Cusco City: 3,360 m.a.s.l.
Machu Picchu: 2,400 m.a.s.l.
Urubamba Valley: 2,850 m.a.s.l.
Inca Trail highest point: 4,200 m.a.s.l.
INCLUDES :
-Transportation to head of trail
-Entrance ticket to Inca Trail
-Tents, and camping equipment
-Meals as specified in the above itinerary
-Porters and cook
-Professional bilingual guide
-Train ticket back to Cusco (Backpacker)
-Mattress
NOT INCLUDED:
Excess baggage charges,
Sleeping bag,
gratuities to the guide
*sleeping bag rental US $ 35.00 per person for the 4 days available upon request
*extra porter for your personal items: Available for US$125 for 16 pounds for the 4days 3nights
Both additional services has to be pay in full when booking your Inca trail
WE SUGGEST YOU TO:
- Use boots during treks and sneakers during long walks.
- Drinking lots of liquids on long excursions, specially during the Inka Trail
- Always taking an umbrella or rainwear.
YOU SHOULD BRING
-Personal sleeping bag
-Warm Jacket or Sweater
-RainGear (from nov to april)
-T-shirt , short, long pants.
-Back pack, trekking shoes, sandals
-Sun Hat , wool hat , sun glasses
-Water bottle,flash light, hat
-Personal clothing for trek
-Insect repellent – Suncream
-Personal medication
-Water Purification Tablets.
-Towels
-Toilet paper,
-Extra US$50 changed in soles for any emergency and for tipping the porters, use the hot shower on day 3 - 2 soles and for luch on day 4
IMPORTANT NOTES
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*Reservations need to be done two months prior to arrive to Cusco.
Nevertheless take note there is a limit of visitors per day so I suggest you to book the trip as soon as possible to guarantee your spots.
*Remember to take your passport and your isic card on the inca trail because without they you are not going to be able to do the hiking and take only the necessary items for the 4/3 days trek, the rest of your luggages you can leave it at your hotel in Cusco (most of hotels and hostals has an storage where to keep until your return)
* Participants need to be in good physical health and condition it is good for travelers who are in condition to hike up to ten hours, with breaks in a single day to enjoy the Inka Trail. The trekking will be difficult if you have not exercised regularly before your trip. To fully enjoy an Inka Trail adventure, we advise passengers to get into an exercise program for their own safety and enjoyment. If a passenger suffers from any medical condition, we advise him/her to consult a physician about joining an Inka Trail Expedition.
STUDENT DISCOUNT:
In order to get the discount it is necessary to send us via email the scanned copy of your ISC (International Student Card) within two days.
Without this copy we will not be able to offer you the discountISCOUNT:
PARK REGULATIONS
Park authorities may occasionally designate different campsites than those indicate The Inca Trail is part of the Machu Picchu Sanctuary, a protected area of
32,592 hectares, managed by the National Institute of Natural Resources, INRENA. Every visitor must obey park regulations prohibiting littering, cutting or damaging trees, removing or damaging stones of ruins and the Trail, removing plants, killing animals, lighting open fires or camping in the archeological sites (Only authorized campsites can be used).
| IMPORTANT NOTE |
We suggest to book one month in advance at least.
Please note that there is a limit of visitors per day so we
also suggest to book your trip as soon as possible. Also note
that all the below information are mandatory.
Name and Surname (as in your passport)
Age
Date of Birth
Passport Number
Citizenship
*Hotel in Cusco
(address - phone number)
* You can send this information to us as soon as you get it
but with enough time to avoid any problem with your pick up
service.
ISIC CARD (25.-USD of discount)
Note:
In order to get the discount it is necessary to send us via email the scanned copy of your ISIC (International Student Identity Card) within two days. Without this copy we will not be able to offer you the discount. |
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