INCA TRAIL 4D/3N
(SHARED SERVICE)

ITINERARY

DAY 1

Our staff will pick you up from the hotel. By our comfortable coach we drive through Chinchero, Urubamba and Ollantaytambo the most beautiful little towns of the "Sacred Valley”. After three hours driving we arrive to Piskacucho. To the famous Km 82, which is the official, start point of the Inca trail.

After two and a half hour hiking, the group stop for lunch at Tarachayoc Community We have here one and a half hour rest, than we continue hiking for two more hours. Until we reach our campsite. We can see Inca ruins of store houses, small rest houses etc. on our way. We also pass the most important town of the Inca time named Llactapata. (A town on a site)
Heights: 2700 – 3000m

Lunch/ afternoon tea /Dinner/ and accommodation in tents.

Day 2

Early start in the morning. During the day we enjoy more of the fantastic landscape. On the way we have the chance to observe different microclimates, walking through the rain forest of Yuncachimpa and Corralpunku up to Puna microclimate, which is over the 3,700 m. And after that we reach the pass of Warrmiwañusca 4,200 m. the highest point of our track. Than we walk down hill about 550 m on the beautiful Inca steps, 30% of them are original. The downhill will take at least two hours. Finally we arrive to the campsite where we have our meal.
Heights: 3000 – 4200 – 3650 m.

Breakfast/Lunch/afternoon tea/Dinner, and accommodation in tents.

Day 3

“Wake up early makes you healthy, wealthy and wise” says the Inca proverb. It means for us that we have a long day hiking in front of us, but it is good to know, that the hardest day is already done. After a full energy breakfast we climb to the second pass Runkurakay. Height is 3,500 m. On the way up we stop for a few minutes in the archaeological site of Runkuraqay (Oval Shaped Tower), with the previous spectacular view of the Pacaymayu Valley and the Sacred Valley of the Incas by the river Urubamba. Eventually we descend to the archaeological site of Sayacmarcaacmarca (Dominant town), than we keep walking in order to reach the third pass. Our lunch place depending of the weather. The town Phuyupatamarca was built and named also in the Inca time (The Town above the clouds).

After the deserved rest we start another descend in the day. We walk down for about 900 meters it takes about (two and a half hours, than we reach Wiñaywayna. After we leave our back packs (day packs, ruck sacs) in the campsite we have the chance to visit one of the most beautiful l archaeological sites of the Inca Trail called Wañaywayna (Forever Young).

Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner/Accomodation in tents.

Day 4

This morning we have the earliest wake up in our trip. The idea is, that after breakfast we try to arrive in time to the Sun Gate to see the sun rise on the Macchu Pichu.

After one hour tracing arriving to the Sun Gate (Inti Punku), we can have the first panoramic view of The Sacred city of the Inca, Machu Picchu. After taking some photos, and have some rest, we start descending to the entrance of Machu Picchu Citadel. Here we need to check in, than we have some time for a snack, toilets etc. The city tour will take two and a half hours in Machu Picchu. Finishing the tour you still have the chance to explore the city by yourselves and even to climb the Famous Mountain of the post cards Wayna Picchu. In the late afternoon we catch the bus that takes us down to town called Aguas Calientes. From here you can travel by train back to Cusco.
Heights 2700 – 2430-3430 m.

BREAKFAST only

INCLUDES:

• Transfer in - out: Hotel - Piskacuchu Km. 82 (Official Start point of the Inca trail) and train station - Hotel
• English-Spanish speaking professional guide
• *Guide assistants, over 09 people in the group
• Cook responsible of the meals preparation
• Porters: They carry the tents and cooking provisions.
• Meals: 3B / 3L / 3D snacks and tea time
• Entrance fees (Inca trail and Machu Picchu )
• Bus ticket ( Machu Picchu - Aguas Calientes)
• Camping Equipment (Triple tents, Matrases, Dinning tent, toilet tent (depending of the campsites), cooking tent, chairs and tables.
• Backpacker Train (Aguas Calientes – Cusco).
• Oxygen bottle
• First Aid kit
• Cold Boiled water
• Vegetarian Option

NOT INCLUDED:

• Breakfast on the first day
• Sleeping Bag.
• Lunch on last day

EXTRA SERVICE FOR RENTING OR HIRING

• US$90 Extra porter additional for 04 days(Max. weigth 16 kilos)
• US$15 -10 C. Sleeping Bag(04 days )
• US$20 Extra accomodation in single tent.
• Hotel in Machupicchu (Aguas Calientes) US$25 SWB (per night /AND PER PERSON)
• US$ 15 Walking Sticks

IMPORTANT

1. The campsites are designed and operated by the Peruvian Government. The spaces are limited and controlled by the INC (National Institute of Culture). The campsites mentioned before in the programme are referential.
2. Since the year 2000, the Peruvian Government regulated the Inca Trail (5, 4 or 2 days). The number of visitors is limited. Only 500 people per day (including Guides, porters and cooks) can hike on it This is the reason and has the high priority to book in advance, to guarantee a place on the date you want to leave. For Inca Trail treks in the high season (June, July, August and September) it is advisable to book at least 4 months earlier.

YOU SHOULD BRING :

• Sleeping bag (not included but can be hired from us)
• Original passport (and *International Student card (ISIC) if applicable)
• Travel Insurance is essential
• Hiking boots
• Waterproof Coat/rain poncho
• Warm jacket, hat and gloves
• T-shirts(at least one per day)
• Pants or trousers
• Sun hat
• Sun Block
• Metal water bottle or camel bag(Can be Plastic Bottle).
• Mosquito Repellent
• Toiletries
• Personal First Aid Kid
• Camera or Video Camera
• Head torch or flash Light
• Extra Money(EMERGENCY SITUATION)-NO ATMs Machine on the Trek
• Bathing suit (for hot springs in Aguas Calientes)