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Long Inca Trail - 4 days / 3 nights

An unforgettable, wonderful and surprising path, ranked among the best treks in the world, that leads to the city of Machu Picchu and is an adventure worth living, will leave an everlasting mark on your spirit and will be an experience that you can tell your loved ones for the rest of your life as a great achievement of your travels.

The combination of nature and places built by the ancient Peruvians is wonderful and surprising, from the inter-Andean forests to the distant peaks. Get your things ready and embark on the adventure of getting to know the Inca Trail and the Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu, make your reservations well in advance.

Itinerary

Inca Trail Itinerary 4 Days:

Altitude: 2050 – 4200 m. / 6726 – 13779 ft.
Season: March – January
Duration: 4 days – 3 nights
Difficulty level: Normal to moderate
Route: Closed in February

* (D) = breakfast / (L) = lunch / (D) = dinner

1st Day: Cusco – Km 82 – Wayllabamba – Yuncachimpa (L) (D)
We leave Cusco (3350m above sea level) by bus at 5:30 a.m. Along the way we see extensive fields of crops and villages that maintain their ancestral traditions and customs. Kilometer 82 marks the meeting point with the support team (porters) and the starting point of the Inca Trail. We continue to Wayllabamba (3100m above sea level), and finally ascend to our campsite at Yuncachimpa (3300m above sea level).

  • Walking time: 06 hours
2nd Day: Yuncachimpa – Llulluchapampa – Warmihuañusca – Pacaymayu – Chaquicocha (B) (L) (D)

The sunrise offers the most pleasant panorama of a welcoming and enigmatic scenery. Therefore, the morning is fresh to take the valley of Yuncachimpa (3300m a.s.l.), Lulluchapampa (3850m a.s.l.) and then the highest pass called “Warmihuañusca” (4200m a.s.l.), where we observe the impressive Nevado Verónica. After enjoying, we descend to the valley of Pacaymayu (3500m a.s.l.). Then we continue to the pass of Runcuracay (3950m a.s.l.): place where we see our camp of Chaquicocha (3650m a.s.l.), deep in the tropical forest.

  • Climate: cold
  • Walking time: 07 hours
3rd Day: Chaquicocha – Wiñayhuayna (B) (L) (D)

It is the most beautiful day, due to the constant changes in the ecosystem: the tropical forests become denser. We visit the archaeological groups of Phuyupatamarca (3600m above sea level) and Wiñayhuayna (2650m above sea level), the place of our last camp.

  • Climate: cold - temperate
  • Walking time: 05 hours
4th Day: Wiñayhuayna – Machu Picchu – Cusco (B)
After breakfast, at 5:00 a.m., we head with our flashlights to the Sun Gate (Inti Punku) at 2,780 m above sea level, where the sunrise of Machu Picchu and Huayna Picchu appears by surprise. At 8:00 a.m., we visit the Inca city of Machu Picchu (2,400 m above sea level), a place that will enrich us with its history and culture, in harmony with nature. Then we will have free time to enjoy the tranquility before taking the train from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo and continuing by bus to Cusco (3,350 m above sea level).
  • Climate: temperate
  • Walking time: 03 hours

what do i need to bring?

  • Backpack
  • Sleeping bag,
  • Clothing for warm and cold weather such as waterproof jacket, fleece, pants and trekking shoes, polo shirts
  • Rain poncho, hat, scarf
  • Sunscreen
  • Insect repellent and
  • Disinfectant alcohol gel
  • Water bottle and disinfectant tablet
  • Camera (wrapped in a plastic bag),
  • Flashlight and batteries
  • Small snacks selected such as chocolate bars and dried fruits
  • Original passport
  • Student ID “ISIC”
  • Extra money in soles

including:

  • Transporte privado del hotel al Km. 82
  • Equipo de campamento (Carpas profesionales, Doite, Modelo Cima 4)
  • Comidas durante la excursión (3D, 3A, 3C y 3 Meriendas / Opción vegetariano).
  • Guía profesional bilingüe
  • Cocinero y asistente
  • Porteadores por el equipo de campamento y alimentación.
  • Material de cocina y equipo de campamento para los colaboradores (porteadores).
  • Ingreso al Camino Inca y Santuario de Machu Picchu.
  • Tren Turístico del pueblo de Aguas Calientes a
  • Ollantaytambo y bus hasta Cusco.
  • Maletín de primeros auxilios y oxígeno.

not included:

  • Bus down from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes
  • Breakfast on the first day and last lunch in Aguas Calientes (4th day)
  • Sleeping bag (If you do not have this, we will provide it)

conditions:

  1. The participant must carry his/her own backpack during the Inca Trail (including sleeping bag and mat).
  2. The agency will not make any refund, if the participant decides to cancel the trip or desists from continuing on the Inca Trail (Except the entrance to Machu Picchu and the train ticket, from Aguas Calientes to Cusco).
  3. The participant must declare if he/she has any illness or personal treatment, and must bring his/her own medication.
  4. The agency will not be responsible for natural problems (landslides) or other problems, in case of strikes and delayed train departures.
  5. All participants must bring their original passport and if applicable, their student card “ISIC”.

notes:

(1) Visit to Huayna Picchu: To visit the mountain of Huayna Picchu, it is necessary to make a reservation well in advance, and an additional amount of $90.00 USD is required, which is the cost of entry to this place. Only then can we guarantee your visit to Huayna Picchu. This cost for entry to Huayna Picchu was initiated according to a new State law from July 18, 2011.

(2) Extra porter: According to the porter law (26702) and supervised by the Ministry of Labor, the collaboration of an extra porter is given under the conditions that the client requires. Therefore, the client’s suitcase must weigh 12 kilos and the porter’s personal belongings 3 kilos, which together make a total weight of 15 kilos, as the law stipulates. The porter service has a cost of 150.00 USD. It includes transportation, entrance to the Inca Trail, food and camping equipment.

(3) Please note that the first deposit is non-refundable. The deposit is used to purchase the entrance ticket to the Inca Trail, Machu Picchu and hostel in the town of Aguas Calientes, and once a space is purchased it cannot be resold.

general information and recommendations

  • Booking: Since the number of trekking permits is limited to 500 per day (about 200 tourists and 300 trekking staff), it is important to book well in advance, especially in the high season between May and September. In the low season between December and January, it is possible to get a ticket about 20 days in advance.
  • Passport details: Please make sure your passport is valid for the duration you intend to do the Inca Trail. Also, please make sure that the passport details you send us by email, such as passport number, your name, etc., are correct. Changes at short notice will complicate entry to Machu Picchu.
  • Travel Insurance: It is mandatory for all clients to have personal travel insurance. This insurance must cover personal accidents, medical expenses, loss of belongings and all other expenses that may arise as a result of loss, damage or injury suffered by the client. Neither the agency nor the hotel can be held responsible for any accident or loss of personal belongings caused by the client’s own actions.
  • Round trip ticket: We will depart Aguas Calientes by train either at 2:55 pm or 6:20 pm. This depends on ticket availability and how far in advance you booked your trip. During the afternoon, you will have time to have lunch at one of the nice restaurants in Aguas Calientes. Additionally, you can visit the hot springs to relax a bit. You will be back at your hotel around 7:00 pm or around 10:00 pm.

type of service

  • Group service

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