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4-day trek to Machu Picchu 2 days of Lares Trek 1 day of Inca Trail Trek Machu Picchu Visit First-aid kit including emergency oxygen tank Guided tour in Machu Picchu Cook and cooking equipment

Accommodation

3 nights Accommodation 1N Hotel and 2N Camping 2N Camping (tents for 2 trekkers) 1N in a Standard Hotel in Aguas Calientes

Transport

Expedition train ticket from Ollantaytambo to KM 104 3 Bus tickets from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu and return to Aguas Calientes Mixed transportation Private transportation from the hotel to Trail head Expedition train ticket from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo

Meals

3B/3L/3D

Guide

Professional bilingual guide on trek and Machu Picchu tour

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Insurance

Travel Insurance is not included

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Airport pick-up/drop-off Accommodation in Cuzco Day 1 breakfast, Day 4 lunch and dinner, bottled water Guide for bus and train transfers Tips Travel insurance Personal expenses Sleeping Bag (can be rented in Cuzco office) Trek Poles (can be rented in Cuzco office)

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Other activities and services are not included

Flights

International flights are not included

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Day 1 Day 1: Cuzco - Huacawasi, Peru
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Cuzco - Huacawasi, Peru

Transfer to Lares via Calca, and hike to Huacawasi (L/D)
At approximately 6:00 hrs, you will be picked up from your hotel to set course to the village of Lares where we will start hiking. During this journey, we will make a stop in the village of Calca, where you will be able to visit the local market and buy breakfast or other supplies for your trek. (Your guide might advise you to buy some bread to hand out to the children you will meet during the trek.)
When arriving at Lares we will visit the hot springs (optional) where you will be able to enjoy the hot water while our cooks prepare a scrumptious lunch.
After lunch, we will start our hike towards the first campsite in Huacawasi (3850m). During 4 hours you will walk gradually uphill so that you get a good training for the next day when we will reach the highest point of the trek. The first night, we will spend the night at the house of our horsemen who are joining us on the trip. Upon arrival your tents will be ready, and you will receive popcorn, sweets and some hot tea before having dinner.
Transport time: 4 hours
Hiking time: 4-5 hours
Day Climate : Warm
Night Climate : Cold.
Day 2 Day 2: Huacawasi - Ollantaytambo, Peru
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Huacawasi - Ollantaytambo, Peru

Trek to the pass of Ipsy Qocha, Patacancha, and transfer to Ollantaytambo (B/L/D)
After a nutritious breakfast, we will start hiking towards the highest point, the pass of Ipsy Qocha at 4400m/14435 feet. The hike will take about 3 hours and will be very steep uphill. During this trek you will be able to enjoy views of enormous mountains, llamas and alpacas, a patchwork of agricultural lands and breathtaking views (be aware that we will reach great heights and the weather can be very cold). After reaching the highest point, we will descend 30 minutes, and we will get to the beautiful lagoon Ipsy Qocha where we are going to have lunch.
Then, we will walk down for 2 hours, and we will get to Patacancha town. From there we will take our transportation to Ollantaytambo where we are going to enjoy our dinner and spent the night
Hiking time: 6 hours
Transport time: 30 minutes
Day Climate : Warm
Night Climate : Cold
Day 3 Day 3: Ollantaytambo - Aguas Calientes, Peru
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Ollantaytambo - Aguas Calientes, Peru

Hike to Chachabambas, Wiñayhuayna and Sun Gate (B/L/D)
Our journey starts early in the morning at 6am after breakfast. From here, you will take a tourist train to Km 104 where the Royal Inca Trail begins with a hike to Chachabamba (2270m/7448f). Here we will learn about the previous function of this archeological site.
Thereafter, we will reach Wiñayhuayna (2650m/8694f), the most important archeological site besides Machu Picchu. After that, our trail continues towards the Sun Gate "Inti Punku", a nice viewpoint from which we can enjoy the nightfall on Machu Picchu (2400m/7874f). Since we have to continue our walk to Machu Picchu and from here we’ll take the bus to get to our hotel in Aguas Calientes, we will only spend a little time in the Sanctuary of Machu Picchu on the first day.
Transport time: 30 minutes
Day 4 Day 4: Aguas Calientes - Cuzco, Peru
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Aguas Calientes - Cuzco, Peru

Explore Machu Picchu (B)
We will leave our hotel towards Machu Picchu after breakfast at about 5:30 am by bus. We are leaving that early because at this time the setting is less crowded and the morning is a good time to enjoy the calmness and the ancient spirit of the best-known archaeological site on the continent.
After our arrival at the citadel around 6:00 am, our guide will give us detailed information about Machu Picchu and the history and culture of the Inca. Thereafter, you will have enough free time to enjoy and explore the site on your own, and discover the variety of buildings, or climb Huayna Picchu for an amazing panorama picture. A bus takes you down to Aguas Calientes. Here you have the possibility to join the town’s hot springs (20 Soles). To finish the trip, we will depart back to Cuzco in the afternoon.
Day Climate : warm with mosquitoes
Hiking time: 2 hours
Total distance: 4 hours

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Ultimate Inca Trail Trek To Machu Picchu 4D/3N

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Itinerary of your trip Ultimate Inca Trail Trek To Machu Picchu 4D/3N

Day 1: Cuzco - Huacawasi, Peru

Day 2: Huacawasi - Ollantaytambo, Peru

Day 3: Ollantaytambo - Aguas Calientes, Peru

Day 4: Aguas Calientes - Cuzco, Peru

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