Hiking the Inca Trail is a highly rewarding holiday choice! It is
the best of its kind in the world, due to its exquisite natural
beauty and unforgettable views offering a wide variety of ecological
areas, from deserts to tropical Andean cloud forest; home to exotic
plants and animal life. On the Inca Trail, there are over 250 known
species of orchids , and in the different ecosystems, numerous rare
birds, animals, and reptiles including several species considered
to be in danger of extinction.
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. The star of the Sanctuary
is the spectacled bear - a shy, herbivorous animal that is extremely
rare and close to extinction.When attending your requests, being
it a group service or a customized itinerary, we are taking into
account all your needs to develop a proposal that tries to better
match your style and interests. This is the only way your trip will
become the once-in-a-lifetime experience you expect it to be.
Itinerary
Day 1: Cusco to Wayllabamba
Between 7:00 and 7.30am our private transportation and staff will
pick you up from your hotel. Most Inka Trail treks begin at either
Km. 82 on the railroad to Machu Picchu, or the village of Chilca,
which lies in the Urubamba Valley downstream from Ollantaytambo,
to which it is connected by a dirt road. We start walking the
Inka Trail in a quite flat and beautiful walk along the Urubamba
River with a view of Mt. Veronica's snowcapped peak in 5750 masl.
We arrive to the village of Wayllabamba. (L+D).
Total distance: 12 km (7,47 miles)
Estimated walking time: 5-6 hours
Maximum altitude point: 3,000 m (9,840 ft)
Campsite altitude: 3,000 m (9,840 ft)
Day 2: Wayllabamba to Pacaymayo
We wake up at around 6:00 am and after breakfast, we begin the
most difficult part of the trek, which consists of an abrupt and
steep ascent that stretches for 9 km. From the campsites in the
Huayllabamba valley, the Inka Trail struggles up above the tree
line to cross the first and highest of the mountain passes between
Llactapata and Machu Picchu. At Huarmiwañusqa, more popularly
known as "Dead Woman Pass", the trail reaches an elevation
of 4198 m. Just above Runkurakay, the Inka Trail becomes paved
with stones and assumes the more engineered nature for which it
is justly famed, and which characterizes it from here to Machu
Picchu. (B+L+D).
Total distance: 11 km (6,84 miles)
Estimated walking time: 6-7 hours
Maximum altitude point: 4,200 m (13,776 ft)
Campsite altitude: 3,500 m (11,480 ft)
Day 3: Pacaymayo to Wiñaywayna
This day is the longest but also the most impressive and the most
interesting, due the number of archaeological sites and the lush
cloud forest area that we cross, so rich in Andean flora and fauna.
From Pacaymayo we climb to the second pass, the Abra Runkurakay
(3970m/13022ft). In the stretch of Inka Trail between Sayacmarca
and the next major ruin, Phuyupatamarca, trekkers will find some
of the most impressive Inka trail engineering. After breakfast
we continue towards the third pass. This part of the Inka Trail
is very beautiful with cloud forest, orchids, ferns and a colorful
birdlife. At this point the Inka Trail is quite extraordinary
with semi-carved tunnels and perfectly placed stones. After lunch
we start the long descent to Wiñay Wayna, the place of
our last campnight. (B+L+D).
Total distance: 16 km (9,94 miles)
Estimated walking time: 8 hours
Maximum altitude point: 3,900 m (12,792 ft)
Campsite altitude: 2,650 m (8,692 ft)
Day 4: Wiñaywayna to Machupicchu
On this fourth and last day we get up at 4.00 am to leave Wiñaywayna
an hour later and climb to the Intipunku, or The Sun Gate in time
for sunrise, where a magnificent view will be printed in you mind;
the Sanctuary of Machupicchu, the "Lost City of the Incas".
From here we get the first glance of Machu Picchu between the
mountains on its saddle high over the Urubamba River. We all meet
at Machu Picchu at a decided hour to make the tour of Machu Picchu.
(B).
Total distance: 4 km (2,49 miles)
Estimated walking time: 2 hours
Maximum altitude point: 2,700 m (8,829 ft)
Campsite altitude: 2,400 m (7,872 ft)
Prices per person 2010: US$ 480
Available discounts (these discounts are not cumulative)
Students: US$ 35.00 (students require a valid
International Student Identity Card. Please beware that Youth
Travel Cards are not valid).
Teenagers: US$ 30.00 (up to 15 years of age,
passport copy required for all bookings)-
Additional discounts (that may be added to the above-mentioned)
SAE: US$ 15.00 (valid South American Explorers Club membership
card required).
INCLUDES:
- Transportation to head of trail
- Entrance ticket to Inca Trail and Machu picchu.
- Tents, and camping equipment, mattress.
- Meals as specified in the above itinerary
- Porters and cook
- Professional bilingual guide.
-Train ticket back to Cusco (Backpacker).
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NOT INCLUDES:
- Sleeping Bag
- Lunch at 4th day.
WE RECOMMEND YOU TO:
- Use boots during treks and sneakers during long walks.
- Drinking lots of liquids on long excursions, specially during
the Inka Trail
- Always taking an umbrella or rainwear.
YOU SHOULD BRING
-Personal sleeping bag
-Warm Jacket or Sweater
-RainGear (from nov to april)
-T-shirt , short, long pants.
-Back pack, trekking shoes, sandals
-Sun Hat , wool hat , sun glasses
-Water bottle,flash light, hat
-Personal clothing for trek
-Insect repellent – Suncream
-Personal medication
-Water Purification Tablets.
-Towels
-Toilet paper,
-Extra US$50 changed in soles for any emergency and for tipping
the porters, use the hot shower on day 3 - 2 soles and for luch
on day 4
- Passport.
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