INCA TRAIL CUZCO - MACHU PICCHU

Widely held to be one of the world’s most spectacular Treks, the Inca trail to Machu Picchu was discover on 1915 by Hiram Bingham. This trek along well preserved stretches of the Inca road to Machu Picchu takes you high over mountain passes and down through jungle covered Inca ruins before reaching Machu Picchu, making this one of the world’s most beautiful treks.

NOTE: Because of Nature preservation, the Inca trail is close every February.

Inca Trail (05 days / 04 nights) (Code T1-001)

DAY 1: CUZCO - LLAQTAPATA (L-D)

• Transfer from Cuzco to Chillca for the beginning of your trek at the Km 77.

• Five hour walk to the Llaqtapata ruins, (3,200 meters above sea level, 6.5 miles) with rest stops along the way. Exploration of the ruins and overnight.

DAY 2: LLAQTAPATA - LLULLUCHAPAMPA (B-L-D)

• Following the Kusicancha River, the trail leads to Wayllabamba, a quiet village of Inca origin and the last main settlement on the Inca trail route before Machu Picchu.

• After lunch, commence the ascent up the Warmiwañusca pass to the campsite at Llulluchapampa at 3,200 meters above sea level (11,800 ft.) 12.20 km. in 5 hours (6.5 miles)

DAY 3: LLULLUCHAPAMPA - PUYUPATAMARCA (B-L-D)

• The longest day of trek: 15.2 km. in 8-9 hours (9.5 miles). Continue up the Warmiwañusca pass to the valley of the Pacaymayo River with its tropical vegetation.

• After crossing the Runkurakay pass (3,987 m. – 13,000 ft.), the jungle becomes visible on the slopes of the mountains. The trail continues through high jungle with vines, exotic flowers, an Inca tunnel and across a bridge above the lovely Puyupatamarca ruins. The views of the Urubamba and the snow-capped peaks of the Veronica and Salkantay, make these ruins one of the most beautiful places on the trail.

DAY 4: PUYUPATAMARCA - MACHU PICCHU (B-L-D)

• Descend to Wiñaywayna ruins (2,599 m.- 8,500 ft.), a small Inca city which, like Machu Picchu, was abandoned for unknown reasons.

• Reach Intipunku, the gate of the Sun in time for lunch and enjoy the fantastic view of the lost city itself, Machu Picchu set in a grandiose landscape that amazes all spectators.

• Walk down to the valley floor to camp in Puente Ruinas. 8.96 km. in 5-hour walk (5.6 miles).

• Option to visit Aguas Calientes and its hot springs. (B, L, D)

DAY 5: MACHU PICCHU - CUZCO

• Visit the fantastic stone edification of Machu Picchu, probably the most outstanding feat of engineering in all ancient America. Temples, stairways, palaces and gabled stone dwellings are scattered everywhere, testifying to the energy and ingenuity of the builders.

• Afternoon return by train to Cuzco and transfer to your hotel.
   

The package includes:

• Transportation
  Transport to km 82
  Transfer from the train station to the hotel

• Camping equipment
  High quality spacious igloo tents
  Foam mattresses
  Cooking tent

• Team
  One cook and assistant
  Professional bilingual guide
  Porters for equipment

• Food
  3 x breakfast, 3 x lunch, 3 x dinner, coffee and thee. Mineral water is not included.

• All transfers and entrance fees

Not Included:

• Sleeping Bag

• Domestic Transport

• Lunches and Dinners while not on the Trail

Subject to availability

Inca Trail (02 days / 01 night) (Code T1-002)

DAY 1: CUZCO - MACHU PICCHU

• Morning train from Cuzco to the Km. 104 of the trek.

• Begin walking to the Wiñayhuayna ruins, where you will stop for lunch, visiting the Chachabamba ruins on the way. A two-hour walk will then lead through a more temperate climate, with a more diverse flora and fauna, to the first sighting of Machu Picchu, where you will arrive in the early evening.

• Begin your descent to the entrance to Machu Picchu where we can take a bus to Aguas Calientes.

• Overnight in Aguas Calientes.

DAY 2: MACHU PICCHU - CUZCO

• Early buses to visit the citadel of Machu Picchu.

• After lunch, return to Cuzco.

• Transfer to hotel.
   

The package includes:

• Transportation
  Transport hotel / train station / hotel

• Accommodation
  01 night hotel accommodation in Aguas Calientes

• Food
  2 x breakfast, 2 x lunch, coffee and thee. Mineral water is not included.

• All transfers and entrance fees

Not Included:

• Dinner

• Domestic Transport

• Lunches and Dinners while not on the Trail

Subject to availability
 

Inca Trail Trekking Tips

• Go at your own pace. Keep the same pace during your walk. Same speed uphill and down hill. Changing speeds will get you more tired.

• Do not worry about getting lost, the trail is well signed and your guide will not let that happen.

• Try to keep your backpack the lightest as possible. Even the lightest addition to your backpack will feel like tons more as you carry it for hours.

• All equipment necessary (hiking backpacks, sleeping bags, jackets, EVERYTHING) can be rented in Cuzco at a low price. So you don’t have to bring them from home if you wish. The advantage of renting equipment is that they are all top notch professional equipment. You can rent the best backpacks, sleeping bags at a cheap price.

• Bathrooms are very rare. And even if you are near one, they are usually not very clean. So in these cases nature will be you best option.

• Enjoy your trip! Apart from the amazing natural scenery, there are many amazing ruins among the way. This trail was not designed for common people. It was a holy trail for the Inca and some fortunate priests. It really is one of the best hikes that exist.

EQUIPMENT AND PERSONAL ITEMS SUGGESTED FOR INCA TRAIL

Equipment:
- Sleeping Bag (30 F)
- Frameless daypack
- Duffle bag with small lock (to pack personal gear)
- Canteen or water bottle
- Compass and pocket knife
- Plastic bag for alcaline batteries
- Plastic bags (to keep you clothes dry if rain)
- Zip lock bags
- Bandana

Clothing:
- Comfortable hiking boots (used prior to trip)
- Cotton long-sleeve shirts
- T-shirts and shorts (for day)
- Light long-sleeve shirts
- Cotton Field Pant
- Sun hat-beisball cap
- Socks (cotton by day), (wool by night)
- Warm Cap-wool hat
- Thick sweater or jacket (pile and or down) it freezes at night
- Wool gloves
- Waterproof parka or rain poncho

Personal Basic Items:
- Small Towel
- Toiletries
- Sunglasses
-  Tennis shoes or teva sandals
- Basic sewing kit
- Extra shoe laces
- Insect Repellent

Personal First Aid Kit:
- Prescription medicines
- Sunscreen lotion or cream
- Band aid and tape, Chapstick, Vitamins, Aspirin ,etc
- Moleskin (blisters)

Optional:
- Camera Equipment (with extra film), Lightweight binocular
- Note book and reading material (small books), favorite snacks