The Classic 4 day Inca Trail winds through the Andes of Peru to the jewel in South Americas crown “Machu Picchu.” A 43km journey through the biodiversity of the Andes take us trekking over mountains, through cloud forest, listening to the birds and learning about the history, fauna and flora of the ancient trail of the Inkas to the sacred city of Machu Picchu.
Our professional guides and staff will make your trip a lifetime experience on this world famous trail.
Please note that our service is complete, you are not required
to carry your equipment and will be provided with duffel bags to
store clothing etc. You will be expected to carry your day pack
with water, rain gear, camera etc.
Pool service available at $600US, €445EURO
or £305GBP plus entrance fee to the national park. Was $72
US in 2007 – 2008 price has not been released yet.
Group
size 4 – 12 people if you require private group or have any
questions contact us.
Pool service available at $500US per person, group size 5 to 12
people.
Please check our fixed departures for available dates.
Day 1. Cusco to Wayllabamba
Leaving Cusco at 6am we will drive to Ollantaytambo where a hot breakfast
is waiting for us and the chance to make some last minute buys. We depart Ollanta
for KM82 our starting point for the Inca Trail. Crossing the Urubamba river we
begin our trek through typical dry forest growing cacti, prickly pears and the
Tara tree. We will walk around 3 hours (6kms) to Llactapata the first archaeological
site on our journey. A further 1 km and we arrive to lunch and the chance to
relax for a moment. 4 kilometres of gentle uphill through farmland takes us to
Wayllabamba and our campsite for the night. 3,100ms.
Lunch, dinner.
Walking – 12kms or 8 miles
Minimum Altitude – 2,700ms, 8990 feet.
Maximum Altitude – 3,100ms, 10000feet
Altitude of camp – 3,100ms , 10000 feet.
Day 2.
Early departure as today is the most challenging in the entire trek.
We will climb 1000ms, 3280feet over 8 kms, 5 miles. We will leave the small villages
and farmland to enter the sub tropical forest The incredible ascent through an
endangered Polylepis forest takes us to our lunch site of Llulluchapampa (3,700ms
or 12370feet) and the incredible vista all around us. After a short lunch break
we continue onwards and upwards for 3 kms (1.8 miles) to the most famous Peruvian
pass, Dead Womans Pass at 4,200ms, 13780feet. The feeling of reward is beyond
description. We will continue downwards 600ms (1980 feet) over 3 kms (1.8 miles)
through very humid forest to the evening campsite of Pacaymayo, where our staff
will be waiting for us.
Breakfast, lunch, dinner.
Walking – 11kms or 6.8 miles
Minimum Altitude – 3,100ms, 10000 feet.
Maximum Altitude – 4,200ms, 13780feet
Altitude of Camp – 3,600ms, 11810 feet
Day 3.
After a healthy breakfast we walk 45 mins to the beautiful Inka site
of Runkurakay one of the check points and the beginnings of the original royal
Inca trail. We will ascend to the 2nd mountain pass at 3,900ms, 12800 feet and
wonderful panoramic views of the snow covered Vilcabamba mountain range. We will
continue on to Sayakmarka one of the most beautiful Inka remains on the Inca
trail. After a guided tour of the site we will continue on to our lunch at Chaquicocha
on the side of the Royal Inka Trail. After lunch we trek through some of the
most stunning scenery in Peru, the entrance to the cloud forest and the fabulous
examples of orchids and humming birds we will walk for another hour to Phuyupatamarca
and wonderful views of Salkantay Mountain. From here we have 3 hours of downhill
into the forest and Wiñay Wayna and our camp for the evening. This is
the most popular campsite with access to hot showers and a cold beer.
Breakfast, lunch, dinner.
Walking – 12kms, 10.5 miles
Minimum Altitude – 2,670ms, 8760 feet.
Maximum Altitude – 3,900ms, 12800feet
Altitude of Camp – 2,670ms, 8760 feet
Day 4.
After saying goodbye to our crew we begin the final part of our trek
to Machu Picchu. The trail takes us 6kms to the Sun Gate and your first glimpse
of the citadel in its breathtaking backdrop. Here we have the opportunity to
take photos and marvel at this outstanding feat of engineering and architecture.
After descending to the Citadel we will leave our backpacks at the gate house
to allow us to enjoy a full guided tour of the archaeological site. Our guide
will rendezvous with us late in the afternoon for our return train to Cusco.
Breakfast.
Walking – 8kms, 5 miles
Minimum Altitude – 2,400ms, 7870 feet.
Maximum Altitude – 2,720ms, 8920 feet
IMPORTANT – government regulations will not allow
reservations to be made unless accompanied by full passport details of the
client and full payment of the entrance fee to the Sanctuary. This is to assist
in the 500 people a day rule that was put in place some 4 years ago.
Therefore to guarantee your place on the inca trail you must provide a scanned
copy of your passport and a non refundable deposit of $150US. Your reservation
will only be confirmed when we have your entrance ticket in our hands. In case
of passport number change this information must be relayed to us or you will
lose your booking. Original passport must be carried on trail.
All times noted
are approximate.
Please contact us if you need further information.
Included:
- Professional Guide certified in wilderness first aid.
- First aid kit
- Oxygen bottle
- Chef
- Porters to carry equipment and personal equipment.
- Duffel bags to put your equipment in.
- Inflatable mattress.
- Food and snacks as stated.
- Transport to the start point
- Return train ticket
- Return bus ticket from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes
- Camping equipment
- Biodegradable toilet.
- Biodegradable soap
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Not included:
- Entrance fee to the national park
- Tips
- Alcoholic beverages
- Lunch on the last day
- Sleeping bags (You can rent one for $14US for the trip)
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Items to bring
- Original Passport
- ISIC card if applicable
- Walking poles
- Backpack with a change of clothing.
- Rain gear – jacket and trousers (pants)
- Good worn in walking boots (please no new boots)
- Layers for hot and cold weather
- Mosquito repellent
- Sun screen (high factor)
- Hat or cap
- Camera, film and extra batteries
- Torch or flashlight
- Sleeping bag (may be rented here for $14US for he 4 days trip)
- Water bottle (nalgene type is excellent)
- Cash in Soles and US dollars as no machine is available for the 4
days.
Optional services
Upgrade to the Vistadome train service - $40US per person.
Extra night in
hotel in Aguas Calientes – please let us know what budget hotel you would
like and we will organise it for you. This does not include the extra day entrance
fee to Machu Picchu at $US per person.
Sleeping bag $14US for the trip payable
in Cusco
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