Inca Trail to Machu Picchu private tour is an exclusive package to get the best experience with personalized service, hike at your speed, and explore the Inca Sites with a private tour guide.
Inca Trail to Machu Picchu in a private tour will allow you to take your own time, space, tent, guide, chef, porters. Discover the ancient sites with an exclusive service that will ensure you have a fantastic tour up in the mountains away from the crowds. Ultimate Trekking provides you the best equipment, best tour guides, professional chefs to offer you an excellent service at a great value. To book a tour you only a 140.USD deposit per person; the remaining balance can be paid online, in installments, or at Cusco’s office. Discount for Students: Travelers under 25 with a valid student ID can get a 30$ discount Day 1: Cusco – Km 82 – Llactapata- Ayapata.- After being collected from your hotel at 4.30 am, drive to km82 to start the Inca Trail. The first day is a gentle 6-hour hike along Urubamba and Cuscichaca River. The campsite is Ayapata (3300 m / 10826 ft.) Day 2: Ayapata – Warmiwañuska – Chaquicocha.- After a long night’s sleep, wake up, breakfast, and start packing for the longest and most challenging day. You’ll climb two mountains; Dead Woman’s Pass (4 hours up and 2 hours down) and Runccuracay pass (2 hours up and 2 hours down). The campsite is Chaquicocha (dry lake, 3600 m / 11811 ft.). You’ll stargaze and appreciate the unobstructed views of the constellations. Day 3: Chaquiccocha – Phuyupatamarca – Wiñaywayna.- Wake in your tent with a cup of coffee and get ready for the most relaxed and most beautiful day. The hiking today is only half-day (5-hours) visiting OPhuyupatamarca, Intipata, and Wiñaywayna Inca sites. The campsite is located just 2 hours from Machu Picchu. Day 4: Wiñaywayna – Machu Picchu – Cusco.- Wake early on the final and most important day. After breakfast, you’ll hike to Sungate, from where you’ll have the first glimpse of the Spectualr Machu Picchu citadel. Upon arrival at Machu Picchu, you’ll explore with your guide. In the afternoon, take the Vistadome panoramic train back to Cusco. Drop off at your hotel around 7.30 pm. Optional hikes after Machu Picchu tour: Huayna Picchu Mountain – The ticket is $75 extra per person, takes 2 hours round trip, and need to be done after the guided to in Machu Picchu
After being collected from your hotel at 4:30 a.m. (If you stay in the sacred valley, specially Ollantaytambo, the pick up will be after 6:30 am), You’ll dive to Km 82, where is the beginning of the Inca Trail. After the first breakfast, you’ll go to the checkpoint where you need to show your passport. Then, you’ll start the Inca Trail; the first 2 hours goes along the left bank of the Urubamba River until you arrive at Llaqtapata, an important archeological site from the Inca Empire that offers Incredible views. After exploring the ruins, you’ll hike for two more hours to Hatunchaca village, where your trekking chef and the entire team will be waiting with a delicious lunch. The second part of the day is another 2 hours uphill to the first campsites at Ayapata (3300 m / 10826 ft.). Upon arrival, your tents are ready, warm water to wash, tea time, and dinner. On the second day, your trekking team will wake you up with a cup of coffee or tea in your tent; then, you’ll have time to pack, have breakfast and start the second and most challenging day of the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. Today you’ll be conquering two mountains; the first mountains takes 4 hours to reach the top of Warmiwañuska or Dead Woman’s Pass (4215 m / 13829 ft.). Once you get to the summit, take some time to explore the area and enjoy the incredible vistas. It’s another 2 hours down to Pacaymayu Valley, where lunch is served. Fed and reenergized, you’ll start the 2-hour ascend to the second mountain, The Runcuraccay pass (4000 m/ 13123 ft), and another 2 hours down to the second campsite – on the way, you’ll stop in RuncuRaccay, Sayacmarca, Conchamarca Inca sites. The camp Chaquicocha (dry lake, 3600 m / 11811 ft.) is located in the cloud forest area, overlooking the Vilcabamba mountain range. After dinner, you can stargaze. After breakfast, you’ll start the most comfortable and most beautiful day of the trek; today, you’ll hike only 5 hours to the third campsite through different ecosystems and entering into the cloud forest. Throughout the day, you’ll see amazing panoramic views of the mountains, the Urubamba river, and spectacular archaeological sites. You’ll explore Phuyupatamarka, Intipata, and Wiñaywayna, and this last is the Campsite. After lunch at the campsite, you’ll have free time to shower or chase the llamas. Later in the afternoon, your tour guide will take you on tour to discover the hidden Inca Site of Wiñay Wayna, where we will have an informative tour of the temples, terraces and learn the history of the Incas. During dinner, you’ll say goodbye to your trekking team, give tips (optional) and sleep early for the next day. Day 4: Wiñaywayna – Machu Picchu – Cusco On the final and most important day, get up very early and start hiking for 1 hour to Sungate, here you’ll have the most incredible first view of Machu Picchu. After enjoying the view and sunrise over Machu Picchu, continue for one more hour to Machu Picchu Citadel. Once on the citadel, you’ll have time to use the toilets, take a coffee break, then your tour guide will take you on a comprehensive 3 hours tour along with the most beautiful places in Machu Picchu. After the guided tour, you’ll have time to explore by yourself or climb Huayna Picchu (optional and not included). Then, take the bus to Aguas Calientes, have lunch (not included), and take the Visatdome panoramic train back to Ollantaytambo. From Ollantaytambo, we will transfer you back to Your hotel in a private van from the company. Drop off at the door of your hotel around 7:30 pm.
ALWAYS WITH YOU IN THE BACKPACK For the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu tour, you’ll need a comfortable, good quality daypack, and must be carried by you at all times. Remember that due to Machu Picchu regulations, the backpacks must be a maximum of 25 liters. ADDITIONAL STUFF THAT GOES TO THE DUFFLE BAG: Ultimate Trekking will provide you a duffle bags for your stuff, and this has to be a maximum of 7 kilos, including your sleeping bags and air mattress, in case you would like to rent sleeping bags weights 2 kilos, air mattress weights 1 kilo, then you can have four more kilos of your stuff.
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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Day 1: Cusco – Km 82 – Llactapata- Ayapata
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