Inca Trail 4 days.
Price per person from: $ 540 :-
The classic Inca Trail is the best way to appreciate this amazing trail. One of the world’s greatest treks, the Inca Trail offers amazing and breathtaking views while traversing mountain passes and various Inca Archaeological sites. We visit sites that were sacred to the Inca civilization and learn more about their rituals and beliefs. Finally we reach the Lost City of the Incas at Machu Picchu.
This is included:
Professional Guide English – Spanish.
Meals: 03 Breakfasts, 03 Lunches, 03 Dinners.
Camping equipment.
Porters to carry the tents, food and cooking equipment.
Entrance ticket to Inca Trail and Machu Picchu.
Transport Cusco – Km82.
First-aid kit
Oxygen
Bus Machu Picchu – Aguas Calientes.
Mattress air thermarest.
Train back to Ollantaytambo and bus to Cusco
Day 1: Cusco – Km 82 – Wayllabamba.
Pick up from your hotel at 06:00 am and travel by bus to the Sacred Valley and Ollantaytambo, here will have time to visit the surroundings area of the town, continuing our trip to the kilometre 82, where we will begin our trek cross the Vilcanota River and follow the trail to the right as it climbs steeply up from the river. We will stop at our first Inca ruins of Llactapata (also known as Patallacta on some maps). Llactapata means Upper town in Quechua and was first discovered by Hiram Bingham, we will visit for 30 minutes this archaeological complex before continuing our walk to the small village of Wayllabamba (3000 m). We will probably spend the night here depending on the speed of the group. (L.D.)
Day 2: Wayllabamba – Pacaymayo.
After breakfast. This is the most difficult day of the trail, we will traverse towards the highest point of the Inca Trail, the Warmiwanuska Pass also known as The Dead Woman Pass; on the ways there we will witness different microclimates. After approximately 3 hours of walking the Warmiwañuska, we will have an amazing view of the Vilcanota and Vilcabamba Mountain Chain. We will descend through a winding valley till we reach the area where we will have lunch. After lunch, we will proceed ascending again until the Pacaymayo where we will set up our campsite, dinner and rest for the night. (B.L.D.)
Day 3: Pacaymayo – Wiñaywayna.
After the breakfast and on this day we will ascend thorough a steep trail and will reach the second Pass where the impressive archaeological rests of Runkuracay (3800 m.a.s.l.) afterwards, we will walk for two hours more we will visit another small complex Sayacmarca (3600 m.a.s.l.) known as The Dominant Town. Here we will also see very interesting Incan ruins. We will continue through the valley where we will make a stop for lunch. We will continue ascending to see the town Phuyupatamarca, Town above the clouds (3665 m.a.s.l.) without a doubt one of the most original town on the whole Inca trail. After wards, we will descend to a place called Wiñaywayna citadel (2700 m.a.s.l.) to end this day, we will continue to our last campsite to have dinner and rest for the night. (B.L.D.)
Day 4: Wiñaywayna – Machu Picchu – Cusco.
Early morning breakfast. This day we will walk around 6 km distance, or approximately 3 hours to the next stop. Along the route we will be able to see a great variety of flora and fauna. Afterward, we will arrive to Inti Punku – Sun Gate (2490 m.a.s.l.) where will be able to observe the impressive lost city of Machu Picchu and take panoramic pictures. We will continue to walk to the Sanctuary and guided tour of approximately 2 hours with a bit of free time to explore. Afterwards, we will catch the bus in direction of the town of Aguas Calientes, you will be able to have the lunch and later that afternoon we will take the train to return to Cusco.
Note: For the Inca Trail, a trekking permit is required. Permits are limited to approximately 500 per day, included guide and porter.
This is not included:
International flight. (Can be bought on your own or via us)
Lunch and dinner 4th day.
Sleeping bag.
Tips.
Entrance to Huayna picchu Mountain.
Porter for your personal equipment – personal can be hired to carry your personal gear. Look prices below.
Travel Insurance.
Extras that can be bought separatly if you wish:
Walking stick – $ 20 for a pair of Sticks.
Extra porter – $ 100 for 7 Kilos.
Upgrade to Vistadome train $80.
Entrance ticket to Huayna Picchu $65.
Hiking Season
From January to December
The month of February is not recommended because it is the wet season.