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 Day
1: Cusco - Km 82 - Wayllabamba (about 5 hr. trekking) (L) (D)
The guide will pick you up from your hotel in Cusco at around 0500 -
0530am in order to take the bus to Km 82, via Chinchero, Ollantaytambo.
After joining the rest of the team we begin our trekking tour along the
Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. We will head towards our first camp at
Wayllabamba, on the way we will have a good view of the archaeological
complex of Llactapata, where we will have lunch. For a further 7 km the
path follows the left bank of the river up to the small village of
Wayllabamba (3,000masl/9843ft) where dinner will be served. Overnight in
tents at the campsite.
Day 2: Wayllabamba - Pacaymayo (about 6 - 7 hr.
trekking) (B)(L)(D)
After breakfast, the toughest part of the trail begins, walking towards
the highest point of the Inca Trail - Warmihuañusca or Dead Woman`s Pass
(4200masl/13780ft) - where we will have an unbelievable panoramic view
of the whole area and will observe different types of microclimates.
Here, you will have a tremendous feeling of achievement mixed with
relief on reaching the top. After lunch we will continue hiking down to
Pacaymayu where we will camp and have dinner.
Day 3: Pacaymayo - Phuyupatamarka - Wiñaywayna
(about 7 hr. trekking) (B)(L)(D)
After breakfast we start the descent towards the second most important
pass of the trail at 3850 meters above sea level (12632ft). Our ascent
will include a guided visit to the archaeological complex of Runkurakay
and the Inca citadel of Sayacmarca where lunch will be served. Then we
continue trekking towards Phuyupatamarka (Cloud-level town), another
important archaeological monument. After a short break you will continue
hiking to Wiñay Huayna (Forever Young) for a guided visit of this
impressive archaeological site with spectacular settings. Dinner and
overnight at the camp.
Day 4: Wiñay Huayna - Machu Picchu - Cusco (B)
After breakfast, have a very early start to arrive in time for sunrise
at Machu Picchu. After a one hour walk through the forest towards the
Inti Punku or Gate of the Sun, also known as the Entrance Gate to Machu
Picchu, you will have the most impressive panoramic view of the site.
Upon arrival at Machu Picchu, you will have a two-hours guided tour
around the citadel, visiting the main sites and monuments. After the
tour you are free to wander around Machu Picchu, then you will meet with
the rest of the group to drive by bus down to Aguas Calientes. In the
afternoon, back to Cusco. Upon arrival to the Ollantaytambo train
station, transfer to your hotel. (B)=Breakfast ;
(L)=Lunch ; (D)=Dinner
Inca Trail Tour inclusions :
- Inca Trail Hike Informative presentation at our Cusco downtown office
- Transportation to head of trail (82 Km.)
- English/Spanish speaker professional guide during all Inca Trail Peru
- Entrance ticket to the Inca Trail
- Entrance ticket to Machu Picchu
- Meals as mentioned in the itinerary (3B, 3L, 3D)
- Snacks
- Savvy cook and cooking equipment
- Personal pad (double foam)
- 4P Tents only for 2P each
- Local porters (service to carry the food and camping equipment only)
- Dinning tent, portable chairs and table
- Guided visit to Machu Picchu and the ruins along the trail.
- Bus ticket down from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes
- Backpacker train ticket Aguas Calientes / Ollantaytambo
- Transfer from the train station to your Hotel in Cusco
- Vegetarian food available on request with no extra charge
- Emergency oxygen bottle.
- First Aid equipment
- Personal Travel Advisor assigend for you to customize the rest of your
Peru Trip
- FREE Private Airport Pick up (CUZ) and transfer to your hotel in
Cusco.
Notes:
- If you are considering bringing some photography equipment or other
heavy accessories, please request the services of an additional porter
to carry your personal belongings, this way you will freely enjoy the
hike.
† Additional portering service : USD 90.00
According to Inca Trail Regulations each porter is allowed to carry up
to 20 kg (44 lb)
The additional porter will carry up to 15 kg (33 lb) of your belongings
– the remaining 5 kg (12.5 lb) will be for the use of Peruvian Sacred
and our amazing Inca Trail Porters.
Half porter service to carry up to 7 kg (16 lb) is available (USD
50.00). If required, please advise us when filling in the booking form.
† Vistadome train upgrade : USD 60.00 (transfer Poroy/Cusco included)
† Single tent supplement : USD 25.00
† Sleeping bag : USD 25.00 (per unit / 3 nights)
† Walking pole : USD 20.00 (per unit / 4 days)
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