8 days tour

The Inca Trail Experience 8D7N

$ 1,295 .00 USD

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The Inca Trail Experience 8D7N

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Briefing: The night before to go on the Sacred Valley tour, you will come to our office for your briefing. You will receive your duffel bag that will stay with your porters, while you hike. This bag should not exceed 7 kg/14 lbs and does need to include your sleeping bag and air mattress. Porters: We include a personal porter, who is responsible for carrying your duffel bag containing your personal items. There is no additional fee for this. We will give you your duffel bag at your briefing time, to be filled with the things you will need for the next night and day. You will not have access to your duffel bag until you arrive at your evening campsite. you only hike with a small day pack and enjoy well the hike. First Aid: Every Alpaca Expeditions guide has received training in first aid from a physician. We conduct mandatory training sessions every February, which every single Alpaca tour guide must attend. Your tour guide will always have a first-aid kit for basic medical problems (travelerโ€™s diarrhea, cuts, scrapes, etc.) and oxygen. We will get you off the trail as quickly and comfortably as possible, if needed, and ensure you get directly to a clinic for treatment. Extras: We believe itโ€™s the attention to small details that separates us from other tour companies. Every trekker receives a small pillow to sleep with, a foam mat for insulation, a day pack cover to protect their things while hiking and a rain poncho. We will work hard to create your best vacation. Satellite Phones: Our top priority will always be the safety of our clients and our team. While we are prepared and all our guides are trained for most of the issues clients have on the mountain, being a phone call away from any doctor, hospital or friend helps everyone feel assured that they are safe. Radios, which all our guides have, are limited in how far they can reach, so Alpaca Expeditions has added Satellite Phones to every trek. Every guide will have a fully charged phone that can be used anywhere on the mountain to connect us anywhere in the world. And they can be used by our clients for non-emergencies as well. While they are not cheap to use, they are available just in case you need to check in on the puppy you left at home with grandma. Private Toilet Tents: We offer private, clean, environmentally-friendly toilet tents at your camp and lunch sites. Learn why this is a really big deal for our trekkers!. Are there bathrooms on the Inca Trail? Of course. Along the way there are many opportunities to stop at a facility when nature calls. When you first begin the trek, the bathroom facilities are managed by locals and you need to pay to use them. A sole will grant you entry and the bathrooms are generally clean. By the time you leave lunch the first day, you will notice the bathroom conditions start to deteriorate. You will no longer need to pay for the facility, but you will have to deal with piles of dirty tissue. The later in the day you use the facility, the worse the condition will be. All the toilets are squatters and you are not allowed to flush any paper โ€“ which is fine since they rarely offer you any paper โ€“ make sure to have some on you. There are often bins in the bathroom that you are meant to leave your dirty paper in. Bathrooms are not regularly cleaned and the paper quickly builds up. Once full, people start throwing the tissue anywhere on the ground, where it ends up piling around where you are meant to have your feet.

Hygieneprotocol

Alpaca Expeditionsโ€™ Safety Protocols Alpaca Expeditions is ready to operate the allowed tours with all the needed safety protocols. To guarantee an amazing but safe experience to you and your loved ones. The protocols are as follows: All of our staff. Including guides, porters, cooks, and drivers will go through a COVID19 molecular discard test before being able to work. Our doctor will check on our staff to go through a discard triage for any risk of infection before every service. Temperature control is mandatory to both staff and passengers. Hand-washing is mandatory for both our staff and clients. Alpaca guides always carry a personal first-aid kit including masks, gloves and thermometers, etc. The usage of masks is mandatory to both staff and passengers. The 1 and a half meters minimum-distance between each person will be respected and organized by our guides. Our vehicles will be disinfected following the biosecurity protocols given by the Health Ministry in Peru before and after every service. Inside our vehicles there will always be masks, hand sanitizer and a first-aid kit with oxygen masks, etc. in case any of our clients need them. We will only use 50% of the vehicle capacity in order to respect the social distancing requirements.

Guide

Professional Guides: All of our guides studied English and tourism at Cusco National University. They all grew up in this region and have a true passion to teach others about their heritage. They are fun yet professional and will ensure you are safe and happy.

Transport

All the transportation is included in the package. we have modern vehicles.

Accommodation

includes 4-night hotel and 3-night camping based in double room Alpaca Expeditions has the best equipment. We use Eureka Timberline 4 person tents that are shared by only two people. You will have a spacious dining tent to enjoy your meals in.

Meals

Food: The Alpaca Expeditions chefs cook delicious meals that many previous trekkers have raved about. We honor all food restrictions. Be sure to remind your tour guide of any food restrictions at the beginning of your trek. Food is typically served family-style. You will enjoy breakfast, lunch, and dinner each day of the trek, along with a happy hour of tea and snacks. You will also be provided a snack each morning, for you to enjoy along the hike. Your last meal with your chef will be after breakfast on day four. Lunch on the last day of the Inca trail and rainbow mountain is not included. Water: Beginning from your first lunch of the Inca Trail until your last breakfast, Alpaca Expeditions will supply all the water needed. This water will be boiled, filtered and then cooled, before distributing. You must supply your own water bottles or camel back. We recommend carrying about 3L worth. We will refill our waters at each meal.

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Insurance

Insurance is not included.

Flights

International flights are not included.

Others

Rentals: Every trekker needs a sleeping bag when camping. Inflatable air mattresses and walking sticks (with rubber tips) are optional but encouraged. If you donโ€™t want to bring any of the above, they are all available for rent: Sleeping Bag: $20 Inflatable Air Mattress: $15 Walking Sticks (Pair): $15 Huayna Picchu: Itโ€™s the mountain that stands next to Machu Picchu. It is a 45-minute hike to the top. Going back down is quite steep if you are scared of heights. You would do this after your tour of Machu Picchu. The cost is $75. Arrangements need to be made at least one month in advance due to popularity. Please understand that the weather is out of our control.

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Itinerary of your trip The Inca Trail Experience 8D7N

  • Day 1 Day 1: Welcome To Cusco
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Welcome To Cusco

      You will be welcomed at the Cusco airport by our friendly representative and transferred to the hotel. Remember, landing at 3,300 meters can be hard on the body. Do not feel concerned if you have shortness of breath or a small headache. This is common and should go away quickly. You can reduce the symptoms by staying hydrated with water and tea. You will have a free day to acclimatize and visit the impressive main square of Cusco. (Provide us your flight details to pick you up and transfer to your hotel)

      Location: Cusco

      Accommodation: Amaru Inca Hotel or Similar

      Meals: No Meals

  • Day 2 Day 2: Sacred Valley Tour
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Sacred Valley Tour

      At 8 a.m. we will pick you up to begin your full-day tour of the Sacred Valley. On our way to Pisaq, we will stop at some beautiful lookout points for photos. Eventually, we will arrive at the traditional market in Pisaq, which offers great souvenir shopping. We will also visit the Pisaq ruins and begin your history of the Incan empire. Following this, you will make the one-hour trip to Urubamba, where you can get lunch at a local restaurant. After lunch, we will drive an hour to the Ollantaytambo fortress, where you will explore the famous Ollantaytambo Inca site. After that, you will stay at a hotel in that nice village. Briefing and duffel bags for the extra porter will be given by your guide.

      Location: Sacred Valley, Pisac, Ollantaytambo

      Accommodation: Sol Natura Hotel or similar

      Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

  • Day 3 Day 3: Inca Trail
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Inca Trail

      Your guide will pick you up from the hotel at 6,30am. You will have breakfast our porters house. After that it will be an hour drive to the start of the trail. Upon arrival at Kilometre 82, you will have some time to organise and get ready for the hike(using restrooms, applying sunscreen, insect repellents and more). Along the way the first 3 hours hiking youโ€™ll pass ancient Inca sites such as Llactapata, Qhanabamba and take in some incredible views of the surrounding snow-capped mountains. Our chef will be ready with lunch then is another 2 hours more to the camping located at 3300 m.a.s.l., Our porters, cooks, and guides will take care of all the details for the duration of the hike. We included an extra porter per person, they carry the majority of the gear so youโ€™ll only need to carry a small daypack with water, rain gear, snacks, a camera, etc.

      Location: KM 82 - AYAPATA

      Accommodation: Camp

      Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  • Day 4 Day 4: Inca Trail
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Inca Trail

      After a well-deserved breakfast.  we will hike for roughly 4 hours to the highest pass of the trek, Dead Womanโ€™s Pass(4200m / 13779ft). On reaching the pass, weโ€™ll descend to the next valley (Pacaymayu Valley - Hidden River). Itโ€™s another hour and a half down the side of the valley to our lunch spot. After lunch, we begin ascending again to the second pass of the trek. Itโ€™s 2 hours over the pass where we will stop at a small Inca site (Runcu Raccay) After the second pass, itโ€™s another hour downhill hike to reach the magnificent Inca site, Sayacmarca (an otherwise inaccessible village).

      Throughout the day, youโ€™ll experience fantastic views of the Vilcanota and Vilcabamba mountain ranges. In the evening youโ€™ll stay at your campsite in Chaquiccocha โ€” it offers amazing views of the valley.

      Location: Chaquicocha

      Accommodation: Camp

      Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  • Day 5 Day 5: Inca Trail
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Inca Trail

      Wake in your tent with a cup of freshly brewed coffee and get ready for the most beautiful day of hiking along the Classic Inca Trail. The day starts with an easy hike along the cloud forest to the misty Inca ruins of Phuyupatamarka (3,650m / 11,972 ft). From here, youโ€™ll catch a glimpse of the Machu Picchu Mountains and around. then is a 3-hour walk down to Wiรฑay Wayna campsite (Forever Young) to have lunch.

      This campsite will be the resting place as well to start the Machu Picchu day the next morning.

      Location: Winay Wayna

      Accommodation: Camp

      Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  • Day 6 Day 6: Machu Picchu & Return To Cusco
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Machu Picchu & Return To Cusco

      Today is the big day, you will visit Machu Picchu, To get the most out of the day Alpaca Expeditions encourages every one of our groups to start the day early by 3,30am wake up time, then early breakfast,   Youโ€™ll arrive at the main gates for sunrise and finally Machu Picchu,  your tour guide will walk you around the main areas and explain the history for about 2 hours long walking tour. Youโ€™ll learn more about the history and culture of the Inca Empire. At the end of the guided tour will have some time to yourselves to walk the ruins without interruption or if you arranged to hike Huayna Picchu* (must be booked in advance as it sells out and costs $75 per person). Then your guide will show you where to begin this hike which will take no more than 2 hours round-trip. 

      In the afternoon you will take the train back to Ollantaytambo where our driver will pick you up and transfer you back to Cusco your hotel.

      Location: Machu Picchu

      Accommodation: Amaru Inca Hotel or Similar

      Meals: Breakfast

  • Day 7 Day 7: Rainbow Mountain & Red Valley
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Rainbow Mountain & Red Valley

      Your guides will pick you up from the hotel, then it will be around 3 hours a half driving to the start of the trail. Enjoy a freshly cooked breakfast, before heading off on the hike. Hiking slowly through the Rainbow Mountain Range, you will start to reach higher altitudes, passing llamas, alpacas, and local villages along the way. Upon arrival at Rainbow Mountain, youโ€™ll spend some time exploring the spectacular views, and gain some understanding as to why the mountain is so colorful. Youโ€™ll then head back down a different route, through the Red Valley. Your chefs will be waiting for you at the bottom with a nice lunch before you make the journey back to Cusco.

      Location: Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain

      Accommodation: Amaru Inca Hotel or Similar

      Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

  • Day 8 Day 8: Good Bye To Cusco
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Good Bye To Cusco

      You will have one last chance for souvenir shopping in Cusco. There will be optional time to visit the Webbing Center Museum on El Sol Avenue. We will transfer you to the airport for your flight to Lima.

      Location: Cusco

      Meals: Breakfast

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Average

There are several physical activities that last from 2 to 6 hours in easy terrains, low altitude flats, or water experiences. Please ask if youโ€™re not sure this applies to you.

Age range

Age range

Min: 10 / Max: 65

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