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The Inca Trail is Peru's best known hike, combining a stunning mix of Inca ruins, mountain scenery, lush cloud-forest and rich subtropical jungle. Over 250 species of orchid have been counted in the Machu Picchu Historic Sanctuary, as well as numerous birds such as hummingbirds, waterfowl and the majestic Andean Condor.
Located in the Andes mountain range, the trail passes through several types of Andean environments including cloud forest and alpine tundra. Settlements, tunnels, and many Incan ruins are located along the trail before ending the terminus at the Sun Gate on Machu Picchu mountain. The two longer routes require an ascent to beyond 3,660 metres (12,010 ft) above sea level.
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DAY 1: CUSCO - PISKACUCHU - WAYLLABAMBA
We depart from Cusco and travel to Urubamba where we stop briefly at Ollantaytambo, where you can buy last minute gear and personal needs. Then, we move on to Piskacuchu (Km 82) and the start of the Inka Trail.
Along the way we visit the Llactapata archeological site.
DAY 2: WAYLLABAMBA - WARMIWANUSCA - PACAYMAYO
We start the day, early in the morning, climb up to the highest point of the Inka Trail. Here, we can see different ecological zones and microclimates, which make up the area, mapped out in front of us. We cross the Warmiwañusqa pass at 4,200 meters/13,780 feet above sea level.
DAY 3: PACAYMAYO - CHAQ'ICOCHA - WINAYWAYNA
We continue climbing up to the second pass on the Trail (3,900 meters/12,795 feets above sea level), and along the way we visit Runcuracay archeological site. During the day walk, we also visit Sayacmarca and Phuyupatamarca archeological remains.
DAY 4: WINAYWAYNA - MACHUPICCHU - CUSCO
We begin the final leg of the trek to the lost city of Machupicchu. First, we walk to Inti Punku ("Sun Gate"), where we take in a panoramic view of Machupicchu. After we came down to Machupicchu and we have a tour of the sanctuary-city. After the tour of Machupicchu, we take the bus down to Aguas Calientes where we have a free time afterward to enjoy the town.
Note: Campsites and lunch are subject to change according to our guide's criteria and the evolution of the group.
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Included:
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Private Serv. |
Shared Serv. |
Transfer by bus from Cusco to Inca trail |
yes |
yes |
Ticket entrance to Inka trail & Machupicchu |
yes |
yes |
| Bus ticket from Machupicchu to Aguas Calientes |
yes |
yes |
| Train ticket from Aguas Calientes to Cusco |
Vistadome * |
Backpacker * |
Profesional Guide (english speaking) |
yes |
yes |
Cook (In charge of meal preparation) |
yes |
yes |
General portes to carry camping equipment and food |
yes |
yes |
Portes to carry your backpack |
12 kilos |
no |
Meals: 3 breakfast, 3 lunches, 3 dinners |
yes |
yes |
3 Snacks (candies, juice, cookies & fruit) and 3 tea time at 5 pm |
yes |
yes |
| 2 people in each 3-person-capacity tent |
yes |
yes |
| Matress (sleeping pad) |
yes |
yes |
Dinner
tent, special biodegradable bathroom tent, kitchen tent, tables and
chairs, table settings, first Aid kit, including emergency oxygen
bottle. |
yes |
yes |
| Transfer from Train Station to Hotel |
yes |
yes |
Not Included / aditionals:
- Feather sleeping bag US$5 per day
- Sintetic sleeping bag US$4 per day
- Single accommodation US$5 per day
- 1 Extra porter (12 kilos) US$90
- 1/2 Extra porter (6 kilos) US$50
- Buffete lunch in Aguas Calientes US$15
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Next departures in shared group:
Sept: 03,05,10,11,12,13,14,19,25,27,28
Oct:
08,19
Updated: May 31th
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