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Inca Trail

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Introduction:

The famous Inca Trail, or Camino Inca, is recognized as one of the top 10 treks in the world, boasting diverse cloud forests, pristine alpine tundras, ancient Incan ruins, and a final destination of the legendary, Machu Picchu. On this shortened trek, you will get to enjoy the best parts of the Inca Trail, condensed in a one day hike. Covering the distance of 16km/ 10mi, this trek is for those who have less time or want a less arduous trek. This trek is perfect for families and hikers of all ages.

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Overview

Tour Type

  • Hiking 
  • Adventure
  • History
  • Culture 
  • Joining: The classical 4 day Inca Trail
  • Machu Picchu: Twice entrance
  • Accommodation: *Hotel

Travel Distance

  • Bus 3 Hours (round trip)
  • Train 4 hours (round trip)
  • Hiking time 7 Hours/15 Miles
  • Train 4 hours (round trip)
  • Machu Picchu 4 Hours Aprox
  • Huayna Picchu 3 Hours (optional)



 

Difficulty

  • Day 01: Moderate Challenging
  • Day 2: Easy Moderate
  • Good for: Moderate physical fitness
  • Designed for: Family trips with short time 
  • Hiking 2 km per Hour approx 

Highlights

  • Train and bus: Expedition
  • Chachabamba: Inca Terraces
  • Wiñaywayna: Archeological
  • Sungate: First view of Machu Picchu
  • Fortress: Machu Picchu twice visit

day per day

itinerary

Day 01: Cusco- ollanta -kM 107 - machu picchu

Our expedition will start with an early pick up from your hotel by our private Mercedes Benz Sprinter vans. We will drive 2 hours to the beautiful, Inca town of Ollantaytambo, located in the Sacred Valley where we will board the PeruRail train. We’ll take a scenic ride to our stop at Inca Trail checkpoint, Km 104, where we will meet our porters that will accompany us on our 6-hour trek. Departing by foot from Km 104, we’ll make a steady, four-hour ascent to the Winay Wayna archaeological site, at 2650m./ 8694ft., where we will tour the ruins and enjoy a boxed lunch. After, we will continue one hour to the Sun Gate (Inti Punku), the main entrance to Machu Picchu. After passing through the sun gate, we will follow a trail that leads us down to the small town of Aguas Calientes, below Machu Picchu ruins. Here, we will eat a group dinner at a restaurant and spend the night in a 3-star Hotel.

 

Facts and Figures: 

  • Hiking Distance: 5.5 Hours/ 9 km /5.6 Miles Approx.
  • Elevation Gain: 120/ 394ft 3000 MSL (highest)
  • Considered: Moderate Relaxing day
  • Meals: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks, Coffee

Day 02: Patallacta - Llulluchapampa

On Day 2, we will eat an early breakfast at the hotel and then take a 25-minute bus ride up the mountain to Machu Picchu. Upon arrival, you will receive a 2-hour guided tour of all of the most significant sites while learning about Incan history and culture. Afterward, you will have some free time to explore a part of Machu Picchu on your own before returning to Aguas Calientes as a group by bus. In Aguas Calientes, you will have a large selection of restaurants to choose from for lunch.

We’ll then board an afternoon train to return to Cusco. Our drivers will meet us at the train station with Mercedes Benz Sprinter vans to chauffeur you back to your Cusco accommodation. 

  • Hiking Distance: 8.5km / 5.6 Miles/ 9 Hours Approx.
  • Elevation Gain: 950m/ 3900 MSL (highest)
  • Considered: Moderate/ Challenging
  • Meals: Breakfast / Lunch, Dinner, Snacks, Coffe,etc.

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inclusions

Slightly different for each of the Inca treks especially with different requests. However below is an overview of what is our basis for all Inca packages

Tour Guides

All of our guides have studied both English and Tourism. They are native to the region and have a true passion for teaching others about their culture and heritage. All our guides are experienced with the Inca Trail and other high altitude treks. They will support you and ensure you are safe and happy throughout your trip.

TICKETS -PERMITS

We are one of the few tour operators authorized to both book your permits and operate on the Inca Trail. Permits are registered in your name with a specific date and cannot be modified after confirmation. Your tickets will be purchased by us and looked after by your guide until the time they are needed. These include:

Meals

We provide you with a boxed lunch for our day hike. That evening, we will dine at a restaurant in Aguas Calientes. The second morning we will eat breakfast at our hotel accommodation. We will enjoy lunch at a restaurant in Aguas Calientes on the second day before returning to Cusco. All four meals are included in your expedition cost.

hOTEL

Accommodation is included in this expedition. Depending on availability, we typically lodge you in a three-star hotel. If you would like an upgrade, let us know and we can ensure you stay in your desired hotel. The hotel we reserve for you will be listed on your invoice.

BRIEFING

The night before your Machu Picchu hike, we will visit to your hotel (lobby) also flexible in our office for your briefing. During the briefing, you will meet your fellow travelers for the next couple of days, your guides who explain the itinerary in detail and will give you duffel bags where you should pack your stuff and which will be carried by porters later

fisrt aid

Every guide Outdoor first aid trained and carries a first-aid kit and oxygen for basic medical problems (traveler’s diarrhea, cuts, scrapes, etc.). In case of emergencies, every guide is equipped with a satellite phone which will allow for a quick exit off the trail to get you directly to a clinic for treatment.

WATER

We will always make sure you have clean drinking water at all mealtimes, and enough for you to refill your bottle when needed. We use fresh spring water running down from the mountains. We require that you bring a water bottle/s or Camelbak. To care for our spectacular environment, we humbly request that you use a reusable non-single-use plastic bottle.

Transportation

Your transportation from and to this trek is included. You will be picked up directly from your hotel in Cusco and taken to start of your trek in Ollantaytambo.  After your return riverside journey on the train, you will reach the train station where you will be picked up by van to take you back to your hotel in Cusco.

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We pride ourselves on having an outstanding team. Here to serve you at every step along the way. But don’t just take our word for it,take a look at what others have said and have your say too.

We booked the Inca Trail hike and, I guess because it is a little less popular a choice, there was just the 2 of us on the hike. Us, 7 porters, a cook and tour guide. We felt like royalty. There is no need to describe how breathtaking and spectacular the hike
Carl
Carl
The most action packed 5 days of my life!! We were so impressed with the level of attention to detail and organization. The team at Southern Peru Explorers, took great care of us, and truly made this an unforgettable experience.
Layla
Layla
Hiking the Inca trail for one day and visiting Machu Pitchu was one of the most inspiring experiences. Thanks a lot for making the 2 days so special by guiding us and teaching us about the Incas and their communities that have built these incredible places.
Cloe
Cloe
The only way to do Machu Picchu is through the Inca Trail Trek arriving through the Sun Gate. As we learned from our INCREDIBLE guides James, Will, Eloy, and master planner Joel, everything the Incas did was on purpose. Everything
Mary
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  • 1 People 1350$
  • 2 People 1300$
  • 3 People 1190$
  • 4 People 990$
  • 5 People 880$
  • 6 People 790$
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