Inka Trail 4D/3N

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The Inca Trail offers the traveller a wonderful combination of scenery including magnificent mountains, fauna and flora, subtropical vegetation and the amazing Inca ruins.

Over 220 species of orchid have been found in the Machupicchu Historic Sanctuary, as well as many species of birds, animals and reptiles.

Day 1: Cusco (3,350m) – Km82 (2,800m) – Wayllabamba (3,000m)
Early morning rise. Our guide will pick you up from your hotel and drive to the start of the trail takes 2 hours taking you through the Sacred Valley to Ollantaytambo where we stop to take a break and have a look at the typical local market and where you can buy your last provisions for the trip if you forgot to in Cusco.
We continue for another hour and arrive at Km82, the start of the trail. We have breakfast whilst enjoying the view of Veronica Snow Mountain (5,720m). We then commence walking for about 3 hours, whereafter we take lunch close to Llactapata Ruins and then continue our trek through lush farmland and woodlands to our first camp at Wayllabamba.

Day 2: Wayllabamba – Warmiwañusca (4,200m) – Pacaymayo (3,600m)
After breakfast, we begin to walk the toughest part of the trail. After 3 hours walking we finally reach the highest point in the Inca Trail, Warmiwañusca, or more commonly known as Dead Woman’s Pass (4,200m), where you have a beautiful panoramic view of the area. After lunch we continue walking down to Pacaymayo where we set up camp and have a nutritious dinner.

Day 3: Pacaymayo – Phuya Patamarka (3,600m) – Wiñay Huayna (2,700m)
After breakfast we start the ascent towards the second most important pass on the trail which lies at 4,000m. There will be a guided tour at the Inca Ruins of Runkurakay and the Inca citadel of Sayacmarca. We continue trekking towards Puya Patamarka (Cloud-level town), another important archaeological monument, where lunch will be served. After a short break we continue walking to Wiñay Huayna (Forever Young), a beautiful Inca construction, and receive a guided tour. We camp near to the ruins and have well deserved nutritious dinner.

Day 4: Wiñay Huayna – Machupicchu (2,500m) – Cusco
A very early start after breakfast in order that we can arrive in time for sunrise at Machupicchu. We walk for about an hour through the forest before arriving at the Inti Punku (the Sun Gate), where we will have our first inspiring view of Machupicchu. We admire the view before setting off for the short walk into the ruins. There will be a 2 hour fully guided tour around the ruins, visiting the main sites and monuments. After the tour you will have free time to wander around and explore by yourself. We drive by bus down to the town of Aguas Calientes for lunch (not included). In the afternoon we take the train back to Cusco, where you will be transferred back to your hotel

WHAT IS INCLUDED:
*  Transportation for passengers to start of Inca Trail at Km 82
* Professional English speaking Guide (two guides for groups over 8 persons)
* Pre-Briefing at your hotel/our office
* Duffles to put your luggage into including plastic bag to keep your gear dry during rainy season
* Meals: 3 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 3 Dinners (we provide generous amounts of nutritious meals and beverages and have vegetarian options available)
* Water from lunch-time on the 1st Day onwards
* Entrance fee onto Inca Trail and into Machupicchu Sanctuary
* Bus from Machupicchu to Aguas Calientes
* Spacious tents and Sleeping mats
* Dining tent, kitchen tent, latrine tent
* Tables and chairs for the group
* Emergency Oxygen bottle and first aid kit
* Porters to carry the group equipment (food, tents, tables, etc.)
* Backpacker train ticket back to Cusco 
* Transfer from train station to hotel 

WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED
Sleeping Bag - can be hired from our agency
Breakfast on the first day
Lunch on the last day in Aguas Calientes
Gratuities 

OPTIONAL
* Personal Porters to carry luggage (see note below):
* Half Porter = $50 to carry 7kg
* Full Porter = $100 to carry $14kg (can be split between 2 persons) 

Service mode: Shared                    Departures: All year
Price per Adult: US$                               Destination:
Price per Student: US$ 

Important reservation Information:
To start the registration process is necessary to present the following information:
- Full name, age and nationality.
- Passport number.
-For students-ISIC Card (send in JPG format or similar)
- Pre-payment of $150.00 per person to enter your request on the requested date.

Payment Methods:
- Credit cards, VISA.
- Sending money by Western Unión.
(complete instructions according to the option chosen)
Without the information and pre-payment your booking process cannot be started.

IMPORTANT:

The Inca trail reservations need to be made 60 days prior to date of  travel to help ensure you get the date you want.