Classic Inca TrailA classic adventure takes you to Machu Picchu
| Country | PERU |
| Trip Duration | 4 days, 3 nights |
| Season | March - Dicember |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Activities | trekking, guided tours around all the Inca Sides |
| Accommodations | Tend for 3 persons used as a double, its available a single tends, ask for single supplement |
| Transport | Bus - Train |
Trip Highlights
Highlights
The Inca Trail, Andean culture, History and archeology, Inca sides, different ecosystems, Scenery and Machu Picchu!!!
Overview
The legendary Inka Trail or Qapaq Ñam crossed South America from Quito in Ecuador all the way to La Paz in Bolivia, traversing the Andes mountain range. The section of this trail that we will cover will take us to the magnificent sacred city of Machu Picchu, in a trip where history, geography, local flora and the environment will fill our senses and take our breath away. With each step we will appreciate the ingenuity of the Andean people, to survive in this harsh environment and to work the granite rock forming this incredible path through the mountains. Leaving behind them evidence of their greatness
Trip Itinerary
Day 1. Cusco - Piscacucho - Huayllabamba
We leave the city of Cusco behind us and begin our trip into the Sacred Valley of the Inkas, following the river downstream to the town of Ollantaytambo, where we will stop to stock up on some last minute supplies, before continuing on to Km 82 of the railroad to Machu Picchu. In this area, also known as Piscacucho, we will register with the SHMP authorities, as we will be entering the famous Qapaq Ñam or Great Inca Trail.
We begin our trek following the Wilka Mayu or Rio Sagrado (Sacred River) downstream to get inside the mountains, where we will find archaeological remains, such as Llaqtapata for example, left by the Inkas on their path to the sacred city of Machu Picchu. We will walk through different ecological levels allowing us to observe a variety of local flora and fauna, which were used by the Inkas in different ways. We will stop to enjoy our lunch on the way.
Continuing our trek to Huallabamba we arrive at our campsite, where we will have dinner and spend the night.
| Meals | Lunch and Dinner |
| Accommodation | Camp |
Day 2. Huayllabamba - Warmi WañusKa pass - Pacaymayu
We leave our campsite, ready to face our first high altitude challenge – the Warmi Wañuska pass. On our way we will appreciate the different ecological levels which dominated the Inka world and led them to build this marvellous path. From the pass we will be able to see the magnificent geography of the Southern Andes, and we will stop a moment to rest and appreciate the view. Then following a beautiful path we will make our way down to our campsite at Pacamayo, where we will eat and spend the night.
| Meals | Breakfast, Lunch and dinner |
| Accommodation | Camp |
Day 3. Pacay Mayu - Runcuracay Pass - Phuyupatamarka - Wuinay Wuayna
Early in the morning we will leave our campsite to complete our second high altitude challenge, the Runkurakay pass; but first we will pass through an archaeological site of the same name, which will surprise us with its beauty and simplicity.
The path up to the high pass will take us through a beautiful high-Andean landscape, where the main ecological level is Quechua. Small lakes surround our path in this part of the trail.
| Meals | Breakfast, Lunch and dinner |
| Accommodation | Camp |
Day 4. Wuinay Wuayna - Machu Picchu - Cusco
We will explore this archaeological site where Andean people developed their highest level of intellect and wisdom, building here their greatest work. Temples, water fountains, astrological observatories, places of worship, places to study; all provide evidence of what this marvellous place used to be, filling it with a special magic and spirit.
Without a doubt, Machu Picchu was the heart of Andean civilisation under Inca ruleAfter this fantastic adventure we will return to the city of Cusco, Capital of the Inka kingdom.
We will take the train from Aguas Calientes to Poroy Station, where our transport will be waiting to take us back to Cusco.
| Meals | Breakfast, Lunch |
| Accommodation | Not include |
Included
- Private tourist transportation Cusco - Km 82
- English – Spanish speaking guide for 4 days
- Guided assistance (up to 9 passengers)
- Cook and assistance
- Cooking equipment
- Snacks
- Daily tea service
- Dining equipment including chairs and tables
- Portable environmental toilet (The Pett)
- Food service in the campsites (3 breakfast, 3 lunches, 3 dinners, 3 snacks) – nutritionally balanced menu
- Lunch on the 4th day (At Sanctuary Lodge Hotel)
- Vegetarian menu at no extra cost
- Personal trekking food – nutritionally balanced menu
- Two person tents (3-people capacity tent used as doubles - REI - National Geographic – Tacoma III)
- Single tents available for extra cost (USD$ 15.00 per night)
- Porter Service. As detailed in the table authorised by the INC. (To carry our camping equipment and up to 8 kg (17.63 pounds) per passenger including sleeping bag (2 kg – 440 pounds)
- - Inca Trail entrance fee, valid for 4 days
- Inca Trail entrance fee for porters
- Visit to Machu Picchu on the 4th day
- Camping equipment and basic field equipment for our porters
- Down bus ticket for passenger – 4th day
- Down bus ticket for guide – 4th day
- Return train ticket to Poroy - Vistadome / according to the availability we will use the same category of train to Ollantaytambo
- Transportation from the train station to Cusco
- A Peru Sur Nativa kit with 100% biodegradable products (toiletries)
- First-aid kit
- Emergency oxygen bottle
- The loan of a waterproof bag to carry personal belongings
- Pre trek informative briefing
- Insurance policy for our porters
Not Included
- Sleeping bag per person
- Hotel in Aguas Calientes
- Breakfast – Day 1
- Dinner – Day 4
- Pillows
- Walking sticks
- Extra expenses
- Not detailed meals
- Excess baggage, if any passengers wish to take more than the limit of 8 kg (17.63 pounds) per person, they will be required to pay the cost of an extra porter
- Tips (optional)
Bring
- Warm clothing (thermal underwear, fleece, hat, gloves, socks)
- Waterproof clothing (poncho)
- Synthetic or cotton clothing (socks, trousers, shorts, t-shirts)
- Sunhat and sunglasses
- Sun cream and insect repellent
- Water bottles such as Nalgene
- Basic medications
- Walking sticks
- Swimsuit and towel
- Personal items
- Personal snacks
- Previous acclimatization in Cuzco city, for at least 2 days and general good health. Peru Sur Nativa offers easy one day and half day routes which can be completed before the main trek
- DNI / Original Passport
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