THE INCA TREK
4 DAYS / 3 NIGHTS
The Inca civilization, were great builders with the ability to integrate the most astonishing network in the old World, almost 22,000 kilometers Inca roads, many of which are still in use today
Our adventure will take us into the mountains and valleys past villages
untill we reach Machupicchu.
ITINERARY
DAY 1 CUSCO – WAYLLABAMBA
Collection from hotel at 6.00am and transfer to the Sacred Valley and onto Ollantaytambo, where we will stop approximately 45 minutes, to collect porters and equipment. We will have time to visit the surroundings area of the town called Ollantaytambo, before making our way to kilometer 82, where we will begin our trek, our pace will be an acclimatization rhythm and very soon we will stop at our first archaeological complex Llactapata at kilometer 88 2,550m above sea level, 30 minutes to visit this archaeological complex, before continueing our walk to Wayllabamba where we will camp.
Total walking time 4:30 at 5:00 hours
Total number of kilometers 12 km
Initial altitude 2750 M.T Final 3,000 M.T
DAY 2 WAYLLABAMBA – PACAYMAYO
After breakfast we will begin our walk through the Valley of Huayllabamba on our journey we will be able to observe the nature and the ecological change of the area until we arrive to (Yunaca Chipana) Huayllabmba from where we will climb to Llulluchapampa at 3,750 m.s.n.m., from this point we will be able to appreciate the valley of Huayanay and the first step located at 4,200 (m.s.n.m) Warmiwaסusca, called dead woman and camp in the sector of Pacaymayo.
Total walking hours 7:30 / 8:00 hrs
Total of number of kilometers 13 km
Initial altitude 3,000 M.T. Final 3,800 M.T
DAY 3 PACAYMAYO – WIÑAYWAYNA
Breakfast and on this day we will ascend to Runkurakay at 3,860 m.s.n.m., contrary to the previous days our walk will be two hours more we will be able to visit another small complex, Sayacmarca and appreciate the valleys and snow capped mountains, further on we will stop to visit the complex of Phuyupatamarca, and then descend 3 kilometers until we arrive to a place called Winawayna where we will visit its complex, finally at Intipata we will camp.
Total walking hours 10:00hrs
Total number of kilometers 15 km
Initial altitude 3800 M.T Final 2,650 M.T
DAY 4 WIÑAYWAYNA - CUSCO
Early morning breakfast, after we will walk to Intipuncu called Door of Sun where we will be able to observe the impressive Lost City of Machupicchu, walk to the Sanctuary and guided tour.
At a suitable hour we will walk down to the station and take the return train to Cusco, reception and transfer to hotel.
Total walking hours 2:15hrs
Total number of kilometers 6 km
Initial altitude 2650 M.T Final 2,400 M.T
THE SERVICES INCLUDES:
- An Expert Guide with expert knowledge of the area and its customs.
- Assistant guide depending on the numbers of passengers greater than 8 passengers
- Warm meals during the trip. Meal schedule is as follows:
- Breakfast, snack, lunch, tea, dinner
- Personal tents. (with double floor)
- Bath tent
- Kitchen tent
- Water boiled after the second day
- Dining tent
- Cooks and kitchen personnel
- Tables
- Benches
- Porters (to carry the tents, food and cooking equipment)
- Entrance ticket to Machupicchu
- Transfer to start trek
- Transfer train to hotel upon arrival (Transport tourist class)
- First-aid kit
- Oxygen
- Bus Machupicchu- Aguas Calientes
- Duffel bag
- Radio communications
- Mattress air thermarest
- Train back to Cusco class : Backpacker
DOESN`T INCLUDES:
- 1 dinner 4st day
- Sleeping bag
- Tips
- Porter for your personal equipment personal can be hired to carry your personal items such as sleeping bag, mattress, clothes etc. US $ 100.00, sufficient for two people.
WE RECOMMEND TO TAKE
- Sleeping bag
- Rain Coat (plastic)
- Thick Jumper
- Coat (parka)
- Cream protector against the sun
- Cap or hat
- Glasses for the sun
- You bounce or slipper for walk
- T Shirts
- Wool stockings or sport
- Canteen or bottle of water
- Lantern
- Photographic camera
- Personal medications suggested by their doctor.
Options:
We can rent
- Hire walking sticks for US $2.50 per day.
- Goose down sleeping bag (good up to 18 degrees below zero) for US $5 per day.
POOLED SERVICE
Minimum 2 passengers, where others may join your group
Fixed departures: Wednesday, Friday,
Sunday
For additional departures please contact us.
Private Service
Any day of the week
Note: For the Inca Trail a trekking permit is required. Permits are limited to approximately 500 per day, included guide and porter.
Trek Grade: moderate
Limit of Entrances
The spaces are very limited, make your reservation 4 months in advance.
Hiking Season
From January to December
The month of February is not recommended because it is the wet season.
Discounts
- Students receive a US $ 40.00 only with a valid Isic Card
- Less than 10 years old |