Explore one of the world’s most spectacular hikes in the world with a local trekking specialist, an iconic 4 days 3 nights trek that will take you along the lost ancient Inca Trails to Machu Picchu.
The Inca Trail to Machu Picchu is one of the most famous treks globally, an ancient route to Machupicchu with beautiful natural landscapes and historical sites that make this trip an unforgettable experience. Start This trek at the door of your hotel in Cusco, hike along the Inca trail staying in the best campsite, arrive at Machu Picchu through the Sungate, and return to Cusco on the Panoramic Trains. To book the 4 day Inca Trail Tour, you only need a deposit of 140.USD per person, the remaining amount can be paid online, in installments, or our office in Cusco Discount: $35 off for students under 25 with a valid student ID Day 1: Cusco – Km 82 – Llactapata- Ayapata.- Pick up from your hotel at 4:30 a.m and drive to Km. 82. Afterward. You will start the 6 hours hike to the first campsite, Ayapata (3300 m / 10826 ft.). Along the way, you’ll visit Llatapata, Willkaray, and other archaeological sites. Day 2: Ayapata – Warmiwañuska – Runcuraccay – Chaquicocha.- Wake up in your tent with a cup of coffee and start preparing for the most challenging day of the Trek, climbing two mountains. The first one takes 4 hours up to Dead Woman’s Pass (4215 m / 13829 ft.) and 2 hours down for lunch. After Lunch, the 2nd mountain takes 2 hours up and 2 hours down to Campsite. Day 3: Chaquiccocha – Phuyupatamarca – Wiñaywayna.- After breakfast, you’ll start an easy half-day hike for 6 hours to the 3rd campsite located at Wiñaywayna this day. You’ll see several archeological sites experience the fastest changes in the landscape and sleep in the cloud forest near Machu Picchu. Day 4: Wiñaywayna – Machu Picchu – Cusco.- On the final day, you’ll get up early and hike for 1 hour to the Sungate to experience the best view of Machu Picchu. Next, you’ll continue for one more hour to Machu Picchu. You’ll have a guided tour of the citadel, in the afternoon, take the train Back to Cusco. Arrival around 7.pm.
DAY 1: CUSCO – KM 82 – LLACTAPATA- AYAPATA After picking you up from your hotel between 4:30 a.m. – 6:30 a.m. (depending on where you are staying), we will go to Km. 82, arriving at approximately 8:00 a.m. After enjoying a delicious breakfast prepared by our cook, we will head to the checkpoint to begin our walk (make sure you have your original passport). The first 2 hours of this walk are relatively easy. We will arrive at our first Inca site, Patallacta, an ancient Inca city that highlights the Inca lifestyle’s diversity and has beautiful panoramic views. From Patallacta, we walk 2 hours to Hatunchaca (located in the Inca trail) to eat lunch. After lunch, we will walk for another 2 hours until we reach our first campsite, Ayapata (3300 m / 10826 ft.), to make our way to the legendary Inca trail – lost for more than 400 years. We will arrive at the campsite at approximately 5:00 p.m. Rest and take in the mountains’ view and enjoy a hot drink and a snack. We will then have dinner and a well-deserved night´s sleep. DAY 2: AYAPATA – WARMIWAÑUSKA – RUNCURACCAY – CHAQUICOCHA We will wake up to a cup of coffee or coca tea to start the day. Today is considered the longest and most challenging day of our trek. We will walk for about 4 hours to the highest point, Dead Woman’s Pass (4215 m / 13829 ft.). Once we reach the summit, we will experience the magic and serenity of this location. We will then trek two more hours downhill to Pacaymayu Valley. After enjoying lunch, we will begin to ascend the second pass for 2 hours until the top of the mountain – on the way, we will stop in RuncuRaccay and Sayacmarca. We will walk another 20 minutes to reach our second campsite in Chaquicocha (dry lake, 3600 m / 11811 ft.) while admiring the sunset over the Vilcabamba mountain range. After dinner, we will stargaze and appreciate the constellations’ unobstructed views if you are not tired. DAY 3: CHAQUICCOCHA – PHUYUPATAMARCA – WIÑAYWAYNA On our most relaxed day, we will only walk 5 hours to our campsite while passing through different ecosystems and entering the cloud forest. We will see beautiful panoramic views and the impressive Salcantay mountain (Cusco’s second-highest peak in the Vilcabamba mountain range). Upon reaching Phuyupatamarka (3600 m / 11811ft), you can appreciate spectacular views of the Urubamba River and the Machu Picchu mountain. It is a 3-hour walk to our last campsite from this location: Wiñay Wayna (Forever Young). On the way, we will visit 2 Inca sites, Phuyupatamarka (City in the Clouds) and Intipata (Terraces of the Sun) – here, we will enjoy a spectacular view of the Andes. We will arrive at our camp at around 1:00 p.m. to have lunch and rest. In the afternoon, we will visit the Inca site of Wiñay Wayna, where we will have an informative tour of the location, and we will later have tea and dinner after returning to the campsite. DAY 4: WIÑAYWAYNA – MACHUPICCHU We will get up very early as it is our most important day – the arrival of the mythical Lost City of the Incas. After breakfast, we will go to the checkpoint and wait until it opens at 5.30 a.m. we begin our one-hour walk to the Sungate. From this location, it is only a 1-hour walk down to reach Machu Picchu. We will arrive at the final control point around 7:30 a.m. to begin our 2 hours guided tour. Later you will have free time in Machu Picchu to explore your own or climb the mountains Machu Picchu and Huayna Picchu (must be booked as far in advance as possible). Your guide will explain how to take the bus from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes for lunch and take the train and bus back to Cusco, where they will drop you off at your hotel.
ALWAYS WITH YOU IN THE BACKPACK According to regulations, your backpack should not be larger than 25L to be allowed in Machu Picchu. ADDITIONAL STUFF THAT GOES TO THE DUFFLE BAG: Ultimate Trekking Peru provides you a porter for your stuff so you can go with a light pack to enjoy more the Inca trail (7kg. maximum)
WHAT TO DO IN CUSCO? Upon arrival to Cusco (3033 m / 11154ft), you need to take some time to acclimatize to the high altitude of the city. We recommend taking tours around the city like the city tour of Cusco, Sacred Valley Tour before taking the long trip to Machu Picchu. This way you’ll reduce the risk of getting altitude sickness. If you have on Schedule tours like Rainbow Mountain or Humantay Lake, please try to plan after the Machu Picchu Tour. WEATHER IN CUSCO? Cusco has two seasons: The rainy season from November to March and the dry season from April to October. However, weather in the Andes is unpredictable so it doesn’t matter when you come just bring good rain gear, also prepare for sunny days. Together with our 4 seasons equipment, we will make sure you have an experience of a lifetime despite any adversity. The only one thing you can say about the weather in Peru is that it is difficult to accurately predict. You can Have beautifully clear hot days in the middle of the wet season and hail storms in the dry season – it’s one of the beauties of Peru. Since Cusco city is the main destination in South America, it should not be an issue finding flights and places to stay. However, during high season you must book in advance. If you are having trouble with your bookings don’t hesitate to contact one of our travel representatives. We will be more than happy to assist you in finding the best deals and places for you. VACCINES NEEDED PRIOR TO COME TO PERU If you’re headed to Peru, you need to make sure to consult a clinic or your doctor at least four weeks prior to the trip. Vaccines for Peru vary based on your specific itinerary. A passport health travel specialist will help you decide which vaccines are best for you. Yellow fever (this vaccine may be required based on your travel itinerary), typhoid, hepatitis a, hepatitis b, rabies, routine vaccines. Visit this Page DIFFICULTY OF THE TREKS All of our treks are moderately difficult and challenging but nothing that you cannot do it. So please before you come to Peru make sure you exercise regularly and also acclimatize to the altitude. For this, we highly recommend you arrive at least two days ahead of your tour. BOOKING WITH ULTIMATE TREKKING PERU Booking with us was never easier. We only need to submit the info required below, and a 200 dollars deposit to book your entrance, train, and bus tickets. You can pay the balance once you arrive at our office. Personal information (your full name, exactly as on your passport), Gender, Passport number, date of birth, and Nationality HOW CAN I PAY MY DEPOSIT? PayPal: (For alternative treks and Inca Trail tour reservations a $200 deposit is needed, and $400 for the deluxe tours). The remaining balance you can pay upon arrival to Cusco city directly at our office. ALTITUDE SICKNESS OR “SOROCHE” At high altitude, the air is thinner and each body starts to react differently for the changes in oxygen levels. So basically there is less oxygen going into your body than you’re used to. To counteract you need to breathe faster and deeper and pump blood more rapidly in order to take the same amount of oxygen. This could be shocking to your body manifesting in various symptoms such as headache, dizziness, nausea, fatigue, poor appetite, lack of sleep. Cusco is at 11,152 feet (3,399 meters) so you may experience some symptoms, on the other hand, Machu Picchu is significantly lower at 7,972 ft (2,430 m). So Machupicchu isn’t really the potential problem. The best way to deal with the altitude is: Breathing exercise. Deep breaths will help you get more oxygen in your body. The best way to acclimatize faster is drinking water, resting, having normal activities. Drink lots of water. This will really help you, but lots of water and try to go to the toilet often. Coca tea. It is in every corner in Cusco city, this plant used through centuries in Cusco to reduce altitude problems. Avoid alcohol and drugs. Alcohol is a big no at high altitude, so avoid the first days to your trek. The celebration is at the end. Use Diamox or the equivalent in Peru to help you adapt to the altitude faster Supplementary oxygen. If needed you can ask in your hotel for free or you can contact us. We will deliver to you at no cost. NUMBER OF VISITORS TO INCA TRAIL AND MACHU PICCHU? The number of visitors to the Inca trail has a limit of 500 per day and 2500 to Machu Picchu, according to UNESCO recommendations. Therefore, it is recommended to book in advance, especially during the high season. The trains are usually full so make your reservations in advance. You can book your visit to Machupicchu only or a ticket including the Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountains. As long as the name is the same we can update any passport number needed. If you have an old passport and a new one, please send us a photocopy of both. If you don’t have the old you can send any ID with your name. Remember to bring both passports when you travel. DO I NEED TO CARRY MY PERSONAL STUFF? We provide a porter for your belongings (7kg), so you can go carrying only your daypack. WHO GETS DISCOUNT? If you have a valid UNIVERSITY STUDENT CARD at the time or you are under 17. you are entitled to a discount. In order to claim this discount, you have to send us a photocopy of this card. TOILETS DURING OUR TOURS Almost all the treks in Cusco are government regulated, therefore, is possible to find public toilets. Since past experiences with our guests showing discomfort with public toilets in the trails, we introduced our latest Alternative Porta-potty toilets and hot showers on all our tours to maximize your trekking experience. WHEN TO START PACKING? Start packing in advance all necessary equipment for trekking. if you need any assistance you can contact us anytime and come to Peru all prepared just to have fun and enjoy. DO WE HAVE A CHEF WHILE HIKING IN THE MOUNTAINS? We have highly trained CHEFS and PORTERS in our tours, capable of handling any special request or diet you may require on our tours Breakfast – Snack – Lunch – tea time – Dinner – wake up tea every day WHERE DO WE GET WATER? We will provide you drinkable water throughout the tours from the beginning until your last day with Ultimate Trekking. This is taken from the natural spring in the mountains and boiled, filtered and then cooled. To refill you must bring your Camelbak or bottle for at least 2 liters each day.
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