Classic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu Tour

Package Overview

The roads of the Incas were the most useful and stupendous works ever executed by man. ” Alexander Von Humboldt



The Classic Inca Trail is the most famous hike in South America – perhaps the world. It is a must-do and one of the biggest highlights of your trip to Peru. It offers 4 days of trekking along original paved Inca pathways and a range of spectacular Inca ruins along the way. The stunning scenery is breath taking. The Classic Inca Trail spans through altitudes in the valley from 2,700 m (8,856 ft) to mountain passes of 4,215 m (13,825 ft). Finally it passes through the cloud forest to arrive at the majestic Inca Citadel of Machu Picchu itself.

Hiking the Inca Trail is one of those things that everyone should do once in their life. Be you young or old, in good shape or not, the Inca Trail is for everyone!

What to Bring

Original passport (if you have acquired a new one after you made your booking, bring both)
Down or synthetic feather sleeping bag (can be rented from us)
Clothes (trekking boots, warm fleece jacket, a few t-shirts, socks, sun hat, warm underwear, light long pants, gloves, rain jacket)
Toiletries (toilet paper, wet wipes, personal towel)
Sunscreen SPF 35+ recommended
Head lamp
Sunglasses
Camera with spare batteries (batteries run down faster at high altitudes)
Binoculars
Book to read (you will have some spare time at every camp to read your favorite book)
Trekking poles (recommended especially for the steep descents, can be rented from us)
Bug repellentSleeping Bag – can be rented from us
Hiking poles – can be rented from us
Huayna Picchu mountain ticket – US $75
Breakfast on Day 1 and lunch and dinner on Day 4
Tips for porters, chef, and guide

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Day wise Itinerary

• Day 1 : Cusco – Trailhead At Km 82 – Ayapata

  We will pick you up at your hotel in Cusco at 4:30 AM! The ride to the trailhead at Kilometer 82 is beautiful! Along the way we will stop at the Raqchi look out to take photos. This gorgeous location overlooks the valley of Urubamba with the Chicon glacier in the background. From this position you can also see Mount Veronica (5,682 m/ 18,637 ft) and the Urubamba river.
  
  After driving an additional 45 minutes we will reach the town of Ollantaytambo. This town is an excellent spot to get breakfast and buy any last minute supplies prior to arriving at the trailhead. You will also have the opportunity to see the Ollantaytambo Inca site while you are here.
  
  We will then get back in the van to travel the final 45 minutes to reach the trail head at Kilometer 82. At this point we will go through the Inca trail checkpoint and begin our Inca Trail hike.
  
  The hike begins with 2 ½ hours of relatively flat terrain until we reach the Wilkaraqay Inca site. From this location we will have gorgeous views of the Llactapata (2,750 m/ 9,020 ft) archeological site, which was a check point on the Inca trail approach to Machu Picchu. At this point we will go over the history of this site as well as have an overview of the history of the Inca trail.
  
  Back on the trail we will hike for 2 hours until we reach Hatunchaca (2,598 m/8,525 ft) where we will have lunch. This will be your first meal from our incredible chef and will give you an idea of the fantastic food you can look forward to the remainder of the trek!
  
  After lunch we will hike for 2 ½ hours until we reach our camp at Ayapata (3,300 m / 10,829 ft). This camp is a little further along the Inca trail than the traditional night one camp site of Wayllabamba. This is nice because it is quieter. We will take advantage of this feature of the camp in order to enjoy the stars and beauty of the evening on the Inca trail in serenity.
  
  Meals: Lunch/Dinner
  Accommodations: Camping
  Maximum altitude: 3300 m/ 10,824 ft
  Minimum altitude: 2,750 m/ 9,020 ft
  Distance to walk: 14 km/ 8.7 miles
  Approximate walking time: 7 hours
  Difficulty: Moderate

• Day 2 : Ayapata – Dead Woman’s Pass – Pacaymayu – Chaquicocha

  After a delicious breakfast we will begin our hike to the famous Dead Woman’s Pass! For the first two hours we will be in the cloud forest. We will pass through various biozones including the low sierra and the high puna. There are many opportunities to see a variety of plant and birdlife and if we are lucky we may also spot White Tailed Deer.
  
  After this two hour hike we reach Lluchapampa (3,800 m / 12,460 ft). This is a small camp and it is the absolute last location on the trail to buy supplies. After a 15 minute break we will continue on the trail.
  
  The portion of the trail leading to Dead Woman’s Pass at Warmiwañusca (4,215 m/ 13,825 ft) lasts two hours and takes you through beautiful mountains and the grasslands of the high Andes. We will pause at the top of this pass to admire the majesty of the highest point of the Inca trail.
  
  We will then descend to the Pacaymayu camp for lunch. After lunch we will ascend 45 minutes to the Inca site of Runcuraccay. We will tour this ruin and then continue uphill for an additional hour to the Runcuraccay pass (3,950 m/ 12,959 ft).
  
  After a descent of 90 minutes we will arrive at the Inca site of Sayacmarca (3,657 m /12,000 ft). At this location we will have the chance to see one of the most amazing sunsets of the Aobamba valley!
  
  From here it is 25 minutes to our campsite for the night at Chaquicocha (3,600 m/11,800 ft). We have chosen this camp for the night instead of the traditional night 2 campsite at Pacamayu for reasons similar to why we choose Ayapata on night 1. It is less crowded and will allow us a more peaceful encounter with nature!
  
  Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
  Accommodations: Camping
  Maximum altitude: 4215 m/ 13,825 ft
  Minimum altitude: 3,300 m/ 10,824 ft
  Distance to walk: 16 km/ 10 miles
  16 km/ 10 miles: 8-9 hours
  Approximate walking time: 8-9 hours
  Area: Andes and Cloud Forest
  Difficulty: Challenging

• Day 3 : Chaquicocha – Phuyupatamarca – Wiñaywayna

  After another fantastic breakfast we will hike for two hours until we reach Phuyupatamarca (3,680 m/ 12,073 ft). From this location we will have astonishing views of Aguas Calientes, Machu Picchu Mountain, and Huayna Picchu mountain. We will also have a guided tour of the Phuyupatamarca Inca site.
  
  Now it is time to head into the rain forest! We will walk downhill for 2 ½ hours until we reach our camp. During this stretch of the trail we will visit Inti Pata. Many people feel that the most beautiful pictures of the entire Inca trail can be taken from this location! After Inti Pata it is a further 30 minutes to our campsite at Wiñay Wayna (2,680 m /8,792 ft). When we arrive at the camp we will have lunch. After relaxing for a short time we will visit the archeological site that bears the same name as the camp.
  
  Wiñay Wayna is the largest and most beautiful archeological site on the Inca trail and means forever young in Quechua. We are one of the few companies that provide a guided tour of Wiñay Wayna.
  
  Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
  Accommodations: Camping
  Maximum altitude: 3600 m/ 11,808 ft
  Minimum altitude: 2,680 m/8,792 ft
  Distance to walk: 10 km/ 6.2 miles
  Approximate walking time: 6 hours
  Area: High Cloud Forest
  Difficulty: Easy

• Day 4 : Wiñay Wayna – Sun Gate – Machu Picchu – Cusco

  We will rise very early to complete the final stretch of the Inca Trail, which brings us to Inti Punku or the Sun Gate, the principal entrance of the crystal city of Machu Picchu. The trail here is fairly easy going and after about an hour we will arrive to Inti Punku (2,400 m/ 7,875 ft), an awesome location to observe the citadel of Machu Picchu and sunrise in the Andes.
  
  From Inti Punku it is a further 40 minute downhill hike to the citadel of Machu Picchu. We will go to the classic “photo” spot and take pictures once we arrive. Then there will be a short break prior to starting our tour of Machu Picchu. The tour will last two hours. If you have elected to climb Huayna Picchu mountain you should select the 10 AM time spot.
  
  When you are finished exploring the extraordinary city of Machu Picchu you will travel to Aguas Calientes by bus. You will then take the train from Aguas Calientes to Poroy/Ollantaytambo where our private van will be waiting to transport you back to your hotel in Cusco. Arrival time in Cusco depends on the time of your train ticket.
  
  Meals: Breakfast
  Maximum altitude: 2700 m/ 8856 ft
  Minimum altitude: 2,430 m/ 7,972 ft
  Distance to walk: 6 km/ 3.73 miles
  Approximate walking time: 2 hours

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Inclusions

• Hotel
• Sightseeing
• Professional licensed guide fluent in English, Spanish, and Quechua
• A personal porter for the Classic inca Trail (7 Kg/15 pounds)
• Pre trek briefing 1 to 2 days before the trek
• Support staff including professional cooks and porters to carry all group gear and 7 kg (15 pounds) per hiker for your own belongings.
• Three breakfasts, three lunches, and three dinners
• Drinking water and snacks
• Dining tent with table, stools, and all dining implements
• Toilet tent
• Kitchen tent
• Sleeping tents and air mattress – Four person tent for every two people
• Emergency supplies, including first aid kit, oxygen, and emergency radios
• All group fees, including Inca Trail permits and entrance to Machu Picchu
• Train ticket from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo
• All transfers, private van to trailhead at km 82, bus from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes, and private van from Ollantaytambo to your hotel in Cusco.

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Exclusions

• Sleeping Bag – can be rented from us
• Hiking poles – can be rented from us
• Huayna Picchu mountain ticket – US $75
• Breakfast on Day 1 and lunch and dinner on Day 4
• Tips for porters, chef, and guide

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Terms & Conditions

Payment Terms & Methods :
* Some Advance Percentage of total booking amount
* Airfare/Transport fare to be paid full at one time in advance.

Cancellation & Refund Policy :
* Upon cancellation, refund will be made after deducting the Retention Amount.
* Retention Amount varies as per the number of days left before your package start date.

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