4 Days Classic Inca trail to Machupicchu – Private Service

DAY 1: CUSCO – PISKACUCHO KM 82 – LLACTAPATA – WAYLLABAMBA

Today begins your adventure of a lifetime, the Classic Inca Trial Picking you up from your hotel at 5:00Transfer to km 82 ( 2720 m / 8923 Ft ).

Once we arrive to kilometer 82 at around 8:30am, we will have some time to organize ourselves, use of the restrooms, apply sunscreen, insect repellent, etc, etc. and also it will be necessary to show your entrance tickets, passports and (if paying a student rate) the student card at the trail’s first control point. we cross the Vilcanota River and follow its route to the right. The first day is relatively easy, a warm-up along the Inca flat terrain.  There are great views of the Incan sites like a (‘Huillca Raccay’), the vast and incredible place of Llactapata, (officially called ‘Patallacta’), the Urubamba mountain range that divides the jungle, the Andes Mountains, and the beautiful snow-capped peak of ‘W’akay Willca’ (5860m/19225ft) Lunch at Taray village at 1.30 pm aproxx.Camping in Wayllabamba ( 3300 meters / 10829 ft )Walking distance 12 km.

Total Distance: 12 km (7,800 miles)
Estimated Walking Time: 4 hours
Maximum Altitude Point: 2,600 m (8,692 ft)
Campsite Altitude: 3,000 m (9,842 ft)

Lodging: Camping.

DAY 2: WAYLLABAMBA – DEAD WOMENS PASS – PACAYMAYU

After waking up at 5:30 am  (or 5:00 depending on your guide) and enjoying a hot breakfast, we start a steep ascent towards the highest pass, Abra de Warmihuañusca or ‘Dead Woman’s Pass’ at 4200m/13779ft.  On this day, you will feel a real sense of achievement upon reaching the top. After a well-deserved rest, we begin the descent to where we are going to have our lunch there and Camp site  which is located at Pacaymayu (3550m/11646ft).

On the way up that Day to the pass we will be reliable to see lots of hummingbirds and other birds. Also we will Have the time to appreciate an incredible variety of native plants and trees: such as the Polylepis or Q’ueuña Which trees grow in the astonishing cloud forest located at 3650 / 11972m.

Total Distance: 10 km (7,376 miles)
Estimated Walking Time: 6 hours
Maximum Altitude Point: 4,215 m (13,821 ft)
Campsite Altitude: 3,600 m (11,811 ft)

Lodging: Camping.

DAY 3: PACAYMAYU – CHAQUIKOCHA – WIÑAYHUAYNA

Our wake up will be that day by our helper with hot tea and coffee to your tents. So to start our hike to second hights pass which is Runkuraqay pass (almost 4000m/13,123ft).This is the most impressive day so far and  With a relatively short distance to cover along what is known as Inca Flat (gentle ascents and descents) we get to enjoy the lush and verdant cloud forest around us and the spectacular views of the Andes in the distance. Lunch at chaquicocha.

The Inca site of ‘Phuyupatamarca’, is located a few minutes’ walk from the third pass.  After visiting this site, we continue walking down 3000 stairs through the cloud forest to the impressive agricultural Incan site of ‘Intipata. After taking some time to visit this site, we continue until we arrive at our third campsite Wiñay Wayna. (2680m/8792ft).

Total Distance: 16 km (9,942 miles)
Estimated Walking Time: 9 hours
Maximum Altitude Point: 4,000 (13,123 ft)
Campsite Altitude: 2,680 m (8,792 ft)

Lodging: Camping.

DAY 4: WIÑAY WAYNA – MACHU PICCHU – CUSCO

The highlight of the trek  Machupicchu!!!!. Waking up early  in order to get to ‘Inti Punku’ (‘Sun gate’) (2730m/8792ft) before sunrise. This is the place where you will have your first dramatic view of Machu Picchu (2400m/7873ft) with the sun rising over it! After some time there, we will walk down the last part of the trail to a spot where you can take the classic picture postcard shot of this ancient city. Finally, we visit Machu Picchu itself !!

On arrival to Machu Picchu you’ll have a 2 hour guided tour of the site during which you’ll learn about the Incas and visit all the most important areas of the citadel. After your tour you’ll have free time to explore the site by yourslef and if you have permits to climb either Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu mountain. In the afternoon you will take the train back to Ollantaytambo from where you will carry on by bus back to Cusco.

Total Distance: 5 km (3,1 miles).
Estimated Walking Time: 3 hours.
Maximum Altitude Point: 2,750 (9,022 ft).
Machu Picchu Elevation: 2,400 meters

Lodging: Cusco.

INCLUDED:

• Professional English Speaking Tour Guide.
• Assistant Tour Guide for groups of 9+.
• Chef.
• Porters to carry cooking and camping equipment.
• Personal porter to carry 13.23 lbs/ 06kg.
• Pick-up from your hotel.
• Transportation by bus to Km82.
• Return transportation by train and bus to Cusco.
• Water (excluding the first day of the trek when you need to bring your own).
• 3 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 3 Afternoon Snacks (Happy Hour) and 3 Dinners. If you have a dietary request such as vegetarian food
• please let us know.
• Dining tent with tables and chairs.
• Oxygen botle.
• Inflatable ” Thermares or Rei sleeping Mattress (you need to carry ).
• EUREKA- Comfortable and very spacious 4 man tent (one tent is used by two people)
• First aid kit.
• Entrance to the Inca Trail and Machu Picchu.
• Bus from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes.
• Andean village visit.
• Full support from your Travel Concierge before, during and after your trip.

NOT INCLUDED:

• Sleeping Bag (Optional Rental Fee will apply)
• Breakfast on Day 1 and lunch and dinner on Day 4
• Entrance Fee to Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain. Extra US$ 85
• Tips for Staff
• Travel Insurance – you are strongly recommended to take out travel insurance for the duration of your trip.

THINGS TO BRING:

• Original Passport
• ISIC card (if you are a student and want to qualify for a discount price)
• Hiking Boots
• Waterproof jacket / rain poncho
• Warm jacket
• Hat and gloves
• T-shirts (quick dry)
• Comfortable Trekking Pants
• Sun hat
• Sunscreen (SPF 35+)
• Insect repellant (We strongly suggest NATURAL repellant)
• Toiletries and hand sanitiser
• Personal medication
• Camera and film
• Flashlite with spare batteries (or a environmental friendly option)

THIS TOUR RUNS ONLY AS A PRIVATE SERVICE!
****Daily Departure with at least 2 people****

DEPARTURE DATES:

• As long as we meet our minimum of two people, our Incredible Adventure Tours can leave any day of the week, eleven months a year (The month of February is closed).

Enjoy 4 Days Of Breathtaking Views & Ancient Culture  Trekking To The Main Attraction Of Machupicchu.