Inca Trail trek to Machu Picchu - Machu Picchu - Reviews & Contact Details

Day 1: Start Inca trail.
This morning you will start your unforgettable adventure in the Incas’ land. You will be picked up from your hotel to join your Inca trail group and driven to Chilca, the starting point of the Inca Trail where our native Quechua Porters will be waiting for us to start trekking the Inca trail; you will cross Urubamba River and hike through the eucalyptus groves, on the way you will have amazing views of the Vilcanota Mountain Range and the snow-capped peak Veronica, we will stop to have a view of Llaqtapata, a massive Inca complex of agricultural terrace and pass small native villages, finally we arrive at our first campsite near the indigenous community of Huayllabamba (hiking time: approx 6 hours).
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Day 2: Warmiwañusca pass.
After an Andean dawn, you will start hiking through the dense forest while the trail begins to climb slowly; stop in Llulluchapampa (12,589.5 ft.), where your guide tells you the story of the name of this place. Now the trail climbs steeply towards our first highest pass, Warmiwañusca or known as well as well as the dead woman pass (13,776ft), from here you will have an impressive view of peaks and our route to Pacaymayo, our next camp site. Now we start to descend by a rock stepped trail, slowly and carefully, finally we arrive at our next campsite in Pacaymayo valley (hiking time: approx 7 hours).
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Day 3: Wiñaywayna.
This morning, you will climb up for about one hour through an Inca stairway to Runkurakay ruins, a building which was used as a “Tambo” during Inca times a place to rest for couriers following the Royal Inca trail; the trail continues to climb toward Runkurakay pass (12,630 feet) having spectacular views of the snow peaks of the Pumasillo range; then you will descend gradually towards the Inca Complex of Sayaqmarka (11,772 feet); the trail starts descending and the forest forms a green tunnel along the way turning it into a fantasy walkway, beautiful orchids start to appear; it is so impressive how the Incas built these roads along the mountains and humid forest, then you will visit one of the most impressive Incas’ site, the archaeological center of Phuyupatamarka (11,722 feet), a strategic point with a beautiful view.
Finally, we camp near Wiñaywayna (8,829 feet), the most spectacular archaeological complex of the entire Trek (hiking time: approx 8 hours).
(B, L, D)

Day 4: Sun gate - Machu Picchu.
Very early morning wake up to make your way to Inti Punku (Sun gateway) from where you will have the most amazing picture of Machu Picchu, upon arrival you will have a guided tour of this impressive Inca city and learn about the history of this site, who lived here, how it was discovered in modern times and why the Spaniards never found it.   You will have some insight into the various features of this sacred city and have free time to really enjoy yourself alone in this spectacularly located site, an unforgettable experience that will stay with you forever!
Afternoon: Vista dome train Aguas Calientes – Cusco.
On your arrival at Cusco train station you will be met by our representative and transferred to your Hotel.
(hiking time: approx 2 1/2 hours).
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Tour price: US$490 per person.

Tour price inclusions:

• English speaking tour guides.


• Four day Inca Trail hike to Machu Picchu including:
  Professional English speaking guide, pre-departure information meeting, four/all season tents, sleeping pad, duffel bag, first aid kit, oxygen tank, cooking equipment, nine meals during the trek, transfers, bus ticket Machu Picchu-Aguas Calientes, Vista dome train ticket Aguas Calientes-Cusco, cook, porter support (who carry all tents, cooking equipment and food), Inca trail and Machu Picchu entrance fees.


• Confirmation of Domestic and International flights. 

Tour price does not include:

International air fares to Peru, airport taxes, meals other than those specified in your itinerary, sleeping bag (If you need sleeping bags please contact us) personal porter, personal expenses, personal insurance, and tips.

Important Notice

We will do our best to adapt this tour to your exact dates and meet all your needs and requirements, however keep in mind that your Inca trail permit will be confirmed after your passport information is provided; only 500 Inca Trail permits are issued per day (trek permits are also required for the porters and cooks) so it is necessary to make a trek reservation as far ahead as possible.
From December to March: 12 weeks in advance.
From April to November: 16 weeks in advance.
Trip Code: ECST-1
Season: March to Jan