Classic Inca Trail

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Are you looking for a unique experience in Peru? The 4-day Classic Inca Trail is the adventure you are looking for! This trail is one of the most famous in the world and is the perfect way to get to Machu Picchu. During a period of 4 days we will visit incredible places such as Patallacta, Runcuracay, Warmiwañusca, Sayacmarca and Wiñaywayna to finally reach the citadel of Machupicchu. The variety of geography that is presented to us will be so varied that we will see from cloud forests, Andean valleys, snow-capped mountains and others. In short, the 4-day Classic Inca Trail is a unique and unforgettable experience that takes you through breathtaking landscapes and ancient Inca cities. Do not miss the opportunity to live this adventure!

WHY BOOK?

• Complete a new challenge, complete the classic Inca trail.
  
• Live with the local people and learn about their traditions.
  
• Enjoy Peruvian gastronomy with a professional cook.

CLASSIC INCA TRAIL 04 DAYS – 03 NIGHTS

DAY 01: CUSCO – PISCACUCHO – WAYLLABAMBA – AYAPATA

The experience begins in the morning around 04:30 am from the hotel to continue in our transport to Ollantaytambo where we will have a space to rest and to buy the last thing we need. Then, we continue to Km 82 (Piscacucho), where the first checkpoint of the Inca Trail is located to begin the trek. It is important to carry the original passport, as we will need it to enter the Inca Trail along with the rest of the documentation provided by the agency.

After a period of indications we begin with the experience where we will have a simple start as a warm-up to reach Patallacta, which is an ancient Inca checkpoint for the approach to Machu Picchu. From there, we walk another 2 hours to our lunch spot where we will also rest for a while and finally continue walking for another 2 hours until we reach the first night camp, located in Ayapata (3300 masl – 10 826 ft). We will arrive at the camp around 17:00 pm where we can settle in comfortably and relax with a hot drink and a snack with the team of porters, chef and guide. In the evening around 19:30 pm we will enjoy our dinner and then we can rest and recharge our batteries.

• Night in Camp

• Difficulty: Moderate
  
• Distance covered: 14 km / 8.5 miles
  
• Maximum altitude: 3300 masl – 10,826 ft.

DAY 02: AYAPATA – WARMIWAÑUSCA – RUNCURACAY – CHAQUICOCHA

Our day begins with our porters giving us a delicious coca tea to warm us up followed by a hearty breakfast that will give us all the energy we need as this will be our most challenging day. We begin the trek again now with an ascent of approximately 4 hours to the Warmiwañusca pass, which is the highest point of the trek (4215 masl – 13,829 feet). Upon arrival, we will take a short break to enjoy the views and take the best pictures. Then we proceed to descend by a stepped path to a mysterious valley that leads us to the Pacaymayo checkpoint where our team is already waiting for us to have lunch and rest.

When we are satisfied and adequately rested we start our ascent again, this time to a small Inca site called Runcuracay where we can see 2 very impressive waterfalls. Finally we continue our journey to reach our next campsite, the Chaquicocha sector (3600 masl -11 811 ft) where the team is waiting for us. At night we will enjoy dinner and we will have a sharing of astronomical experience, our guide will give us an explanation about the relationship they have with the Andean cosmogony and then we can rest and prepare for our next day. 

• Night in Camp

• Difficulty: Difficult
  
• Distance covered: 16 km / 10 miles
  
• Maximum altitude: 4215 masl – 13 829 ft.

DAY 03: CHAQUICOCHA – WIÑAYHUAYNA

This is undoubtedly one of the best days because the stretch becomes easier and as we move forward we enter a cloud forest. On our way we will be able to appreciate several snow-capped mountains and within these the imposing Salkantay, the second highest in all of Cusco. After some time walking we will arrive at an incredible destination which is Phuyupatamarka (3600 masl 11 811 feet) where we can appreciate a completely panoramic view of the entire Urubamba Valley. Already from this point we can see the Machupicchu mountain, continuing the trip we will arrive to our last camping point Wiñaywayna.

Upon arrival our team awaits us with a well-deserved lunch that we will enjoy and then have the afternoon free and rest and preparing for the last day, we also have the option to visit the archaeological center in the company of the guide, finally in the evening we organize a ceremony and share with the whole team as it is our last night together.

• Night in Camp

• Difficulty: Moderate
  
• Distance covered: 10 km / 6.5 miles
  
• Maximum altitude: 3600 masl / 11,811 ft.

DAY 04: PUERTA DEL SOL – MACHUPICCHU – CUSCO

Our last day has arrived and we wake up early to have breakfast calmly, say goodbye to the team of porters and continue our journey in the company of the guide.

We start our way to get to the place where we will enjoy a panoramic view of the entire citadel and the beautiful valley that surrounds it, the sun gate or Inti Punku (2720 masl – 8923 feet) where we will also have some free time to enjoy the beautiful view, then we continue our way down to the citadel of Machupicchu where we enjoy a guided and complete visit touring the main places like the guardian’s house, main square, temple of the 3 windows and so on.

After 2 hours of visit we leave the citadel to board a bus that will finally take us to Aguas Calientes where we can have lunch in one of the restaurants and we will have time to walk around the town. Finally in the afternoon we board a train that will take us to Ollantaytambo where we will make a connection with the tourist bus of bimodal service that will finally bring us to the city of Cusco, arriving on average at 18:30 pm.

• The transportation leaves us near the Temple of the Sun where we can choose to take a cab or go to the main square to walk.

• Difficulty: Moderate
  
• Distance covered: 5 km / 3.1 miles
  
• Maximum altitude: 2720 masl – 8923 ft.

INCLUDES – DOES NOT INCLUDE

OUR PROGRAM INCLUDES:

• Briefing: One day before the service, a meeting is held at the hotel where we will have a complete orientation about the experience.
  
• Personalized groups: The groups are small and personalized to provide a better shared experience.
  
• Initial transportation: Tourist service from Cusco – Ollantaytambo – Piscacucho.
  
• Professional guide: A professional tour guide specialized in trekking tourism, with English and Spanish skills.
  
• Communication equipment: A pair of radio transmitters for frequent communication between the team of porters and the guide.
  
• Safety equipment: Includes an oxygen balloon and a first aid kit.
  
• Tent equipment: Comfortable tents for the comfort of the client, in a 4-person tent 2 travelers can be accommodated and in the double tent only 1 traveler.
  
• Camping equipment: We provide comfortable inflatable mattresses suitable for all climates, they are waterproof for safety.
  
• Dining equipment: A complete set of tables, chairs, tablecloths, tableware (plates, cups, glasses, cutlery and others) necessary for comfort.
  
• Courtesy: Upon waking up and arriving at each camp, the team provides us with coca tea and other infusions to be able to rest.
  
• Food: Within the experience we have included 3 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 3 dinners throughout the trip.
  
• Variety of diet: In case a gluten free, corn free or vegetarian diet is required, it is requested in advance.
  
• Professional staff: We permanently train the team of porters and the cook to provide an adequate service.
  
• Porters: Personnel from nearby communities, constantly trained and paid.
  
• Water refill: At each rest and food point, our cook provides us with boiled water that we can carry in our canteen.
  
• Cleaning supplies: The team provides us with a small bathtub and a towel to clean ourselves every day in the morning.
  
• Entrance ticket: Entrance ticket to Machupicchu.
  
• Special ticket: Special entrance ticket to the Inca Trail.
  
• Bus ticket consettur: Bus trip from Machupicchu – Aguas Calientes.
  
• Train ticket: Travel from Aguas Calientes – Ollantaytambo (Voyager Service).
  
• Final transportation: Bimodal tourist bus service from Ollantaytambo – Cusco.

OUR PROGRAM DOES NOT INCLUDE:

• Flights: Domestic or international air service.
  
• Meals: Everything not mentioned in the itinerary. Breakfast on the first day, lunch and dinner on the last day.
  
• Extra expenses: Some expenses such as purchase of handicrafts, clothes or drinks, are also not included in the tour. Tips are not included and are voluntary.
  
• Huaynapicchu ticket: Special entrance to access the Huaynapicchu mountain.
  
• Travel insurance: This is extremely important to enjoy a safe trip.
  
• Sleeping bag: They can be personal or can also be rented upon arrival in Cusco.

RECOMMENDATION

• Travel documents (Passport, Income and others provided).
• Backpack of 30 to 50 liters.
• Light clothing (polo shirts, shorts, sandals).
• Warm clothes (recommended for the nights).
• Personal water bottle.
• Sun protection: Hat, sun block and sunglasses.
• Mosquito repellent.
• Head flashlight.
• Cash in soles or dollars.
• Snacks.
• Personal towel.
• Rain poncho.
• Camera.
• Personal medication.