4-Day Tour: Inca Trail to Machu Picchu
Essentially the Inca Trail is a mountainous jungle hike leading to the sacred Inca city of Machu Picchu. The 45 kilometer trek is usually covered in 4 days, arriving at Machu Picchu at daybreak on the final day before returning to Cusco by train in the afternoon.
ItineraryDay 1: Cusco - km 82 Stop At: Inca Trail, Machu Picchu Peru
At approximately 6:30 am, our guide will pick you up from your hotel to transfer you by bus to the km 82 where you will arrive at approx. 10:30 am. Here you will meet the team that will join you during the trek, such as the porters, camp assistants and cooks. You will begin the walk, the first day is quite easy and during the first kilometres you will have a beautiful view of the snow peaked Veronica Mountain, walking alongside the Vilcanota River until you arrive at the Archaeological Complex of Patallacta, where you will have lunch and gain energy to reach Huayllabamba, where the first camp is set up.
Duration: 1 hour
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Accommodation included: Campping Tent
Day 2: PacaymayoStop At: Inca Trail, Machu Picchu Peru
After breakfast, the hardest part of the trail begins, with a steep ascent, followed by 3 hours walking until reaching the first step, called Warmiwañusca ( Dead Woman ), up to 4200 m.a.s.l. approximately. You will not only enjoy incredible panoramic views from here but you will also have the satisfaction to have reached the top. After lunch in Vizcachayoc we will descend towards Pacaymayo ( 3500 m.a.s.l.) for dinner and camp.
Duration: 2 hours
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Accommodation included: Camping Tent
Day 3: WiñayhuaynaStop At: Inca Trail, Machu Picchu Peru
After breakfast the ascent will begin until the second most important step of the route, up to 3900 m.a.s.l., where you will enjoy a guided visit to the Archaeological Complex Runkurakay and the Inca Citadel of Sayacmarca ( 3,600 m.a.s.l. ). Lunch in Chaqquicocha. Then, you will continue walking towards Phuya Patamarca ( Town in Clouds ), another important archaeological monument. After a brief rest, we will continue walking until arriving at Wiñay Huayna ( Always Young ), for a guided visit to this spectacularly located Archaeological Complex . Dinner and overnight in the camp. Note: The above are the regular camp sites according to the circuit operated by Peru Tourist Information, however, these can vary according to disposition levied by the Machu Picchu Management Unit without previous warning, but which will not affect the itinerary.
Duration: 3 hours
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Accommodation included: Camping Tent
Day 4: Machupicchu & HuaynapicchuStop At: Machupicchu District, Peru
you will have a guided tour of the ruins and monuments, such as the Main Square, the Circular Tower, the Sacred Solar Clock, the Royal Quarters, the Temple of the Three Windows and the cemeteries. Free time to stroll around the Citadel and then meet the rest of the group to be transferred by bus to Aguas Calientes for lunch (not included). In the afternoon return to Cusco by train. Upon arrival in Cusco, transfer to your selected hotel. Machupicchu Every morning before sunrise, the high priest with a small group would walk to Machu Picchu to signal the coming of the new day. The Temple of the Moon , one of the three major temples in the Machu Picchu area, is nestled on the side of the mountain and is situated at an elevation lower than Machu Picchu. Adjacent to the Temple of the Moon is the Great Cavern, another sacred temple with fine masonry. The other major local temples in Machu Picchu are the Temple of the Condor, Temple of Three Windows,
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: None
Informacion Adicional
"Not recommended for travelers with back problems"
"No heart problems or other serious medical conditions"
"Minimum age is 12 years"
"A minimum of 2 people per booking is required"
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Children must be accompanied by an adult"
"Important: To book this trek, you will need to provide the following information: passport number, last name, nationality, date of birth."
"Not recommended for pregnant travelers"
"Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level"
"Tours on Required"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 2 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability"
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Duration: 4 Days
Start location: Traveler pickup is offered
We pick You up in your hotel where You stay
Cancellations and refunds:
All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.
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