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The Classic Inca Trail |
Trip code: trip001Type Service: Group Tour
Itinerary: Fixed
Starting Price
$480 *
Trip Length
4 Days
* Price based in sharing one tent 2 people
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- Trip Overview
- Destinations: Machu Picchu
Activities: Trekking and Walking,Cultural and History
Highlights: Trek the trail that once linked the Inca Empire, Speak Quechua with Sacred Valley locals, Experience awe at a Machu Picchu sunrise, Hike the Inca Trail, Inca Trail Peru
Trek the challenging ancient route of the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu: The Inca Trail to Machu Picchu is one of the world’s most famous Hikes. Essentially the Inca Trail is a mountainous jungle hike leading to the sacred Inca city of Machu Picchu. The 45km trek is usually covered in 4 days, arriving at Machu Picchu. The Inca Trail is Peru's best known hike, combining a stunning mix of Inca ruins, mountain scenery, lush cloud-forest and rich sub-tropical jungle. Over 250 species of orchid have been counted in the Machu Picchu Historic Sanctuary.
Day by Day Itinerary
Day 1 - Cusco / Km 82 / WayllabambaPick up from the Hotel at 6:00am and drive to Km 82 the head of the Inca Trail. We begin our hike by crossing the bridge over the Urubamba River and walking along its left shore as it flows northwest. Following the trail along a flat terrain, we arrive in Miskay (2800m/9184 ft) to then ascend and finally see, from the tallest part of an overlook, the impressive Inca city of Llactapata (2650m/8692 ft). We continue trekking along the valley created by the Kusichaca River, gradually climbing for about five hours until we reach the community of Wayllabamba , our first camping.Meals Included: Box-lunch, DinnerTotal distance: 12 km (7, 47 miles)Estimated walking time: 5-6 hoursMaximum altitude point: Maximum altitude point: 3000m (9840 ft)
Day 2 - Wayllabamba / PacaymayoBreakfast; we begin the most difficult part of the trek, which consists of an abrupt and steep ascent that stretches for 9 km along this climb. The first pass Warmihuañusca (Dead Woman´s 4200m/13776 ft) we may see domesticated llamas and alpacas grazing on ichu, one of the few plants that grow at high altitude. Walking down and cross an area of the so called cloud forest, which is the habitat for many different kinds of birds like hummingbirds and sparrows, and the Andean bear. We advise that on this day specially, your daypack is well stocked with candies, chocolates and coca leaves that will keep your sugar level high, and help with altitude sickness. We descend into the Pacaymayo (3600m/11808 ft), where we camp.Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerTotal distance: 11 km (6, 84 miles)
Day 3 – Pacaymayo / Wiñay WaynaBreakfast; we ascend again past the Inca site of Runkuracay (3970m/13022 ft). As we reach the second pass, the landscape opens onto spectacular new views to the snow peaks of the Pumasillo range. Then we descend towards Yanacocha and enter the cloud forest to finally arrive at Sayacmarca. This is a beautiful complex made up of a semicircular construction, enclosures at different levels, narrow streets, liturgical fountains, patios and irrigation canals. Continuing up an easy climb to the third pass Phuyupatamarca, continue our trek down the long descending stone steps that lead us to Wiñaywayna (2650m/8692 ft) where we spend our last camping.Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerTotal distance: 16 km (9, 94 miles)Estimated walking time: 8 hoursMaximum altitude point: 3900m (12792 ft)
Day 4 – Wiñay wayna / Machu PicchuMeals Included: BreakfastTotal distance: 4 km (2, 49 miles)Estimated walking time: 2 hoursMaximum altitude point: 2700m (8829 ft) - Prices & Includes
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- 480
- Tour cost per person
- Trip includes:
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- Type
- Trek
- lenght
- 4 Days
- Service
- Group Tour
- Itinerary
- Fixed
- $480
- Total cost per person:
Index More Information:
Includes ^ Back To Title- Services Included
- Private transport from your Cusco hotel to km 82 (head of the trail)
- Bus from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes
- Return Expedition train from Aguas Calientes to Poroy (Vistadome upon request)
- Transfer from Poroy train station back to your Cusco hotel
- 4 season tents, 2 people in each 3-people-capacity tent
- Therma-Rest self-inflating mattress
- A table and seat for each tent
- Food and drink utensils
- Dinner tent and Kitchen Tent for the group
- First aid kit and emergency oxygen bottle
- Professional, knowledgeable bilingual guide
- A cook to prepare your meals
- Porters to carry provided equipment and food (additional porters are available for rent to carry your personal belongings)
- High quality meals to provide the necessary energy for this challenging trek
- In addition to three meals daily, you will be given revitalizing snacks
- Hot drinks such as Tea and Coffee as well as enough water for your canteens (taken from local streams and boiled while on the trek)
- Entrance fee to the Inca Trail and Machu Picchu
- Chocolates and candy. Sugar boosts are great for keeping you going
- Coca leaves and tea for relieving altitude sickness – can be purchased in Cusco
- Wooden walking sticks to help you climb the trail. Trekking poles with metal tips are not permitted as they can ruin the trail
Taking the trek with Sun Gate Tours you are guaranteed the best in customer service from a Cusco-based service team. With the four day tour you will receive:Transportation:
Camping equipment:
Team:
Food:
Optional extras you may want:
- Sleeping bag (can be hired in our office for US$ 24 for all the trek)
- Extra porter to carry your personal things like sleeping bag, clothes, etc
- Tips for the guide, cook and porters
- Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
- Domestic airfare to and from Cusco (+/- US$ 290 per person round trip)
- Visa fees (if required)
- Passport & Visa Costs
- Vaccination Costs
- Personal Spending Money
- Drinks
- International Flights
- Travel Insurance
- Airport departure taxes
- Border taxes or fees
- Upgrade the train to Vistadome Class: add US$ 25
- Sleeping bag during the tour ( -10°C): add US$ 24
- Extra porter to carry your personal equipment: add US$ 130
- Extra night at Aguas Calientes after the trek: add US$ 30
- Single supplement (single tent): US$ 24
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