classic inca trail
comfort 5d/4n
TOUR OVER VIEW
- Tour Type: Hiking,
- Camping, History and Culture
- Difficulty: Moderate/Challenging
- Distance: 43km/26mi
- Considerations: Permit Required (We’ll obtain it after you book with us)
- Elevation: 2050 – 4200m / 6730 – 13,780ft
- Duration: 5 days/4 nights
- Meals: All Inclusive
INTRODUCTION
This trek moves through the Andes mountain range in Southern Peru passing through cloud forests and alpine tundras with picture perfect views at every turn. This tour is the complete package, hroughout your five days you will move at a more leisurely pace than the class trek. This makes the 5D/4N package more accessible to all levels of hikers and gives you time to soak in the beautiful surroundings. You will explore the scenery from tropical forest to cloud forest spotting trees such as the National Tree of Peru (Polilepis Incana) and a variety of flowers, including the elegant orchid. Additionally, you will explore ruins, whose history will be explained by our expert guides as you traverse the amazing 26-mile (45 km) hike. Finally, your trip will end with the magnificent Machu Picchu.
Itinerary
Day 01: Cusco Llactapata
We pick you up at your hotel early in the morning in our private van to begin our travels to Ollantaytambo. Ollantaytambo is our first stop before continuing on to the Inca Trail checkpoint, at Km 82, where our porters will join us for the remainder of the journey. We set off on our trek from Km 82, following the Urubamba River, while we gaze at the snow-capped peak of Mount Veronica (5,900m/19,000ft) until reaching our next stop at the Q’oriwayrachina checkpoint. After crossing the Urubamba River, you will have the option to visit the gorgeous Llactapata archaeological sites. Once we have arrived at the next archeological site of Patallacta, we will have a delicious lunch, and have an opportunity to explore the area, known for it’s incredible Inca terraces. Afterwards, we will return to our campsite in the middle of Patallacta, where we will eat dinner and and rest as we’ll start early the following day.
Facts and Figures:
- Hiking Distance: 6 Hours/ 10 km (Approx 3.72823 Miles)
- Elevation Gain: 120 km (394ft)
- Highest Elevation Point: 3,000 M (9,842 ft)
- Considered: Moderate & Relaxing day
- Meals: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks, Coffee
DAY 02: LLACTAPATA LLULLUCHAPAMPA
After breakfast, we will begin hiking toward Llulluchapampa, our destination for the evening. On this day we’ll leave the Urubamba Valley and head up the Cusichaca River to Tarayoc and continue uphill to the scenic community of Wayllabamba to have lunch. On the way to Llulluchapampa we stop at one of the most exclusive sites on the Inca Trail, the Inca fort of Paucarcancha, which has well-preserved ruins and a sacred temple. Finally, we will arrive at Llulluchapampa to our campsite (3,800m/12,460ft). here is sparsely populated and very scenic, we’ll get to the campsite by nightfall to have dinner and rest.
Facts and Figures:
- Hiking Distance: 8 Hours (18 km /approximately 11.1847 Miles)
- Elevation Gain: 950m /3,117ft, from 2850
- Highest altitude: 3,900m (12,795 ft.)
- Considered: Moderately Challenging day
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snacks, Coffee
DAY 03: LLULLUCHA to PHUYUPATAMARCA
Today is our longest and the most challenging day involving two high mountain passes. We will steadily ascend to Warmiwañusqa (Dead Women’s pass), the hardest climb on the Inca Trail at 4,200m/13,692ft. At the top, we stop to admire our accomplishment, before enjoying our descent to the Pacaymayo River only to again ascend up to the ruins of Runkuraqay, the second pass at 4,050m/13,200ft. From here we walk down to the ruins at Sayacmarca (3,850m/12,551ft) passing a dry lake and the first glimpses of the cloud forest overlooking the Aobamba Valley. Lunch will be at Chaquicocha, a mountain in the cloud forest. We continue hiking along the mountain ridge with a beautiful views of Mt. Salkantay and Mt. Pumasillo. until we reach Phuyupatamarca, where we camp for the night.
Facts and Figures:
- Hiking Distance: 10 Hours (18 km /approx 6.21371 Miles)
- Highest altitude: 3,900m (12,795 ft.)
- Elevation Gain: 400m /3,117ft, from 3800m/ 12,470ft to 3500m/ 11,483ft
- Considered: Longest and Challenging day
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snacks, Coffee
DAY 04 :PHUYUPATAMARCA TO MACHU PICCHU
On day 4, we wake-up very early to enjoy the sunrise from Inti Punku (the Sun Gate), and take in our first breathtaking view of Machu Picchu. We then spend approximately three hours exploring Machu Picchu, where our guide will explain the significance of the major sites within the Lost City of the Incas. You will also have free time to wander around the citadel, or climb Huayna Picchu (the highest peak mountain of Machu Picchu), with even more Incan structures at the peak (please ask for our assistance in booking this additional exploration in advance). Together, we will return to Aguas Calientes by bus, where you can have your choice of restaurants for lunch with your new friends. After lunch, we will take the afternoon train to Ollantaytambo and then take the van back to our final destination in Cusco.
Facts and Figures:
- Hiking Distance: 7.5 Hours (9 km /approximately 8.7 Miles)
- Highest altitude: 2,800m (9186 ft.)
- Considered: Moderately day
- Meals: Breakfast, Lucnh, Dinner
DAY 05: Machu Picchu Return to cusco
After breakfast, we will take a half-hour bus ride to Machu Picchu for an extensive 2 ½ hour tour about Andean history and culture. Afterwards free time will be given to wander around the citadel or climb Huayna Picchu, the highest peaked mountain of Machu Picchu with even more Inca structures at the peak (we can help you book the mandatory tickets for this unforgettable hike in advance). Together, we will return to the Aguas Calientes by bus, where you can have your choice of restaurants for lunch. After lunch, we will take the afternoon train to Ollantaytambo and then the van back to Cusco.
Facts and Figures:
- Hiking Distance: 4 Hours Including in Machu Picchu
- Considered: Moderate Easy day
- Highlights: Machu Picchu
- Meals: Breakfast at Hotel
Return: Train and bus - Highest altitude: 2,400 msl (7874.016 ft.)
Inclusions
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TOUR GUIDES
All of our guides are native to the region and have a true passion for teaching others about their culture and heritage. They have all studied English; as well as several other languages to ensure that communication is clear on your adventures with us. All our guides are experienced with the Inca Trail, and our other high-altitude treks. They will support you and ensure that you are safe and happy throughout your trip.
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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:
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MEALS
Our highly trained chefs cook delectable, nutrient-rich meals, that honor your food restrictions while surprising you with International and Peruvian flavors. Prepare for a superb culinary experience to accompany this unforgettable expedition. Food is typically served family-style, three times a day in our dining tent.
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PORTERS
Included with your trek is a team of porters who, along with our horses, carry all equipment and materials necessary for the trek. They usually walk ahead and set up your camp, so everything such as your tent, the kitchen and food is ready upon your arrival. Your duffel bag is also carried by the porters, so that you can take in the most that each sight has to offer.
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DUFFLE BAG
During your briefing, you will receive a personal duffel bag to pack all of your necessary belongings in; and will be carried by our porters. The duffle should not exceed more than 6kgs /15.4 lbs, including your sleeping bag. All other personal items needed, should be packed in a personal day pack.
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TENTS
We consistently maintain 4-season tents in order to ensure peak performance on our treks. In order to ensure maximum comfort, we provide you with a four-person tent to sleep yourself and one other hiker. If you wish to have your own personal tent to yourself, you can request our first class experience option.
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WATER
We always ensure you have plenty of clean drinking water for mealtimes, as well as enough for you to refill your bottle whenever needed. We use fresh spring water running down from the mountains. We require that you bring your own personal water bottle/s or Camelbak. To care for our spectacular environment, we humbly request that you use a reusable non-single-use plastic bottle.
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TRANSPORTATION
Your transportation from Cusco to and from this trek is included. You will be picked up directly from your hotel in Cusco and taken to the 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 a van to take you back to your hotel in Cusco.
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FIRST AID
Every guide is first aid trained, and carries a first-aid kit and oxygen for basic medical problems (traveler’s diarrhea, elevation sickness, 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, if needed.
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SLEEPING BAG
You will either receive our North Face or Therm-a-rest down alpine mummy bag, which has an impressive temperature limit of -10C. Boasting quilted blanket interior, foot warmer pocket and a cinchible fitted design. Best of all, these sleeping bags are certified for responsible, sustainable down manufacturing. We also carry extra blankets, pillows and sleeping bags for your comfort.
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BRIEFING
The night before your Machu Picchu hike, you can either come to our office or we can come to your hotel lobby for your briefing. During the briefing, you can also meet some of your fellow travelers that you will be with for the next couple of days. Your guides will explain the itinerary in detail, and will give you your duffel bag for you to pack your personal belongings that will be carried by our porters.
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hotel
On the fourth day, your accommodation is included at a 3 * hotel in the town of Machu Picchu called Aguas Calientes. That the last day we will spend the night in a comfortable hotel in the beautiful area of Aguas Calientes that the following we will return to the sanctuary of Machu Picchu for one more day to exploring and in the afertnoon return to Cusco.
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4 People $1240
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5 People $1100
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6 People $990
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+7 People $850
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