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Mandatory use of face mask for travelers in all public areas. Mandatory use of face mask for guides in all public areas. Face mask provided for travelers Hand sanitizer available for travelers and staff Transport vehicles regularly disinfected Requirement for guides to wash their hands regularly Regular temperature checks for staff Temperature checks for travelers at the beginning of the experience Paid stay at home policy for staff with symptoms Contact card payments for tips and extras Guides must be vaccinated against COVID-19. Travelers must show proof of vaccination against COVID-19.

Accommodation

In Peru, the standards of the hotel industry are different from what you may know. Here are some helpful details about each type of hosting: - Camp: thanks to the perfect organization of our cook(s) and muleteer(s), you will be able to rest after a good day of hiking! Are you sure! We have a kitchen tent, a dining tent, a bathroom tent. For two people, we provide a 3-person tent for added comfort. We also put at your disposal a comfortable mattress and a basin with hot water at the beginning and end of the day for your toilet; and of course, we prepare hot and complete meals for you.

Transport

Private ground transportation The collective buses from Aguas Calientes to Machupicchu The return train from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo

Others

Professional guides in French, English and Spanish The logistics of the trek and the camps The entrance to Machu Picchu

Guide

YOU WILL BE ACCOMPANIED BY: • Throughout most of the journey you will be accompanied by professional English-speaking guides.

Meals

Meals as indicated on the itinerary

Not included:

Optional

RENTALS: Rentals are for the entire hike! and can be paid at the briefing in cash in USD. Sleeping Bag $20 USD per person / made specifically for the climate of the Inca Trail Trek. Air mattress $20 USD per person / moisture-proof and warm mattresses for a comfortable night Walking poles $15 USD per pair / Extendable professional poles for your walking comfort Personal tent $30 USD / required for individual hikers only!

Insurance

not included

Others

Travel insurance Breakfast on day 1 / Lunch and Dinner on day 4 Lunches and dinners not indicated in the program. (Plan for $5 to $10US per meal.) additional drinks Personal items such as sunscreen, sunglasses, hat, etc. Vistadome Train Upgrade $70 USD per person - (round trip only) Tips for the team

Flights

not included

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Day 1 Day 1: Cusco – Piskacucho – Wayllabamba
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Cusco – Piskacucho – Wayllabamba

Early morning, we will pick you up at 4:00 am at your hotel in Cusco and travel with our private van, to the trail head called Km82 (starting point of the trek), with an opportunity to take breakfast on the way.

Here we cruise past the first checkpoint where your passports and permits will be checked by the park rangers.

(It is mandatory to have your original physical passport with you at this point otherwise entry to the park will not be granted)

We will initiate our trek along the left bank of the Urubamba River that follows to the Northeast of the Urubamba valley.

While hiking we will be able to enjoy the spectacular views of the green valleys and myriad of flora and fauna, as well as snow-capped mountains such as Veronica and W’akay Willca.

After a 3-hour hike we arrive to the first areological sight of Llactapata located at (2,650m/8,747ft) and after a short visit we will continue with our hike for 30 minutes to Tarayoc where we will set up the tent for lunch time.

After lunch follows a 2-hour hike to Kusichaca valley to reach our first camp site caled Ayapata lokated in a green valley and small village of Wayllabamba (3,000m / 9,900ft) where we will have some tea, dinner and spend the night in our tents.

It’s included

Local English-speaking guide.

Tickets for visits

Lunch, afternoon tea time and dinner

Camping, tents

Distance 12kms

Private vehicle
Day 2 Day 2: Wayllabamba – Warmiwañusca Paqaymayu
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Wayllabamba – Warmiwañusca Paqaymayu

Day 2 is the toughest day of the trek but after a healthy breakfast, you will have all the power you need to get to our destination! We will start hiking up a moderate hill for five hours through the cloud forest to reach the highest point of our trek, the Warmiwañusca pass or (Dead Woman Pass), located at 4,215m/13,907ft.

The view from this point is great for taking photos of different microclimates in the surroundings, like magnificent mountains, beautiful green valleys and flora, and fauna as well.

After an enjoyable time at this beautiful sight, we descend for two hours to our second camp located (3,600m/11,877ft), where we have our lunch, have time to rest and after dinner spend the night in our tents.

It’s included

Local English-speaking guide.

Tickets for visits

Breakfast, lunch, afternoon Tea time and dinner

Camping, tents

Distance 10kms
Day 3 Day 3: Paqaymayu – Chaq’Icocha – Phuyupatamarca – Wiñanwayna
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Paqaymayu – Chaq’Icocha – Phuyupatamarca – Wiñanwayna

Day 3 is the longest day of our trek but with a lot to see and full of excitement as the final visiting day to Machu Picchu approaches. After a delicious breakfast, we walk uphill for one hour to the archaeological site of Runcurakay located at (3,800m/12,540ft) to explore its archeological site. Then we ascend to the Runcurakay pass located at (3,977m/13,127ft) from which, we can enjoy the breathtaking surrounding mountains and lakes.

After enjoying all the beautiful sights, we will have short descend to next archaeological site of Sayacmarca located at (3,600m/11,877ft), then another short descent to Chaquicocha for lunch and a short rest.

After lunch, we continue with an easy hike to the pass of Phuyupatamarca located at (3,650m/12,047ft) from which we can enjoy spectacular views of Machu Picchu Mountain, and the Urubamba canyon with its surrounding snow-capped mountains. 

Then we will descend through the cloud forest for three hours, all downhill to the third campsite Wiñay Wayna located at (2,650m/8,747ft) where we spend the night.

It’s included

Local English-speaking guide.

Tickets for visits

Breakfast, lunch, afternoon Tea time and dinner

Camping, tents

Distance 16kms
Day 4 Day 4: Wiñaywayna – Machu Picchu
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Wiñaywayna – Machu Picchu

With an early wakeup at around 4:00 am, we will have breakfast and start our day 4 on the Inca trail to get to Machu Picchu for our 6:00 am entrance time at the Inti Punku Sun Gate. After walking 40 minutes, we enter to the citadel of Machu Picchu located at (2,400m/7,872 ft.) and from this point your 2 hours guided tour begins. At the control point, we will register ourselves and leave our belongings so we can walk around more comfortably!

(Backpack that are bigger than 25L are not allowed inside the citadel)

Machu Picchu means ¨Old Mountain¨ in Quechua. Quite often the early morning mist will envelop the site before dawn, and to watch the day progress and to see the sunburn off the mist is a thrilling sight.

Additional hikes need to be booked 3 to 5 months in advance as these depend on availability! these hikes need to be paid for in advance at booking!

If chosen in advance you can climb (Huayna Picchu ($75US per person)) or (Machu Picchu Mountain ($75US per person)) to appreciate the beauty and magnificence of Machu Picchu and the valleys below from a higher viewpoint.

After your visit, you will descend to Aguas Calientes have a leisurely lunch on your own, and later board train which departs for the return trip to Cusco stopping at the Ollantaytambo train station where our driver will be waiting for you for your return trip to Cusco.

It’s included

Local English-speaking guide.

Tickets for visits

Breakfast, lunch

Distance 6kms

Bus, train, private van.

4 days tour

Classic Inca Trail Trek

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Itinerary of your trip Classic Inca Trail Trek

Day 1: Cusco – Piskacucho – Wayllabamba

Day 2: Wayllabamba – Warmiwañusca Paqaymayu

Day 3: Paqaymayu – Chaq’Icocha – Phuyupatamarca – Wiñanwayna

Day 4: Wiñaywayna – Machu Picchu

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