Inca Trail Tour 5 days 4 nights will take on a unique adventure, following the same Inca trail route but at a more peaceful pace, spending more time at each Inca site, and arriving at Machu Picchu twice at exclusive hours.
Inca Trail Tour To Machu Picchu starts in Cusco, following the same route as the Classic Inca trail but at a slower pace, taking your time at each Inca Site, interacting with locals, and staying in unique off the beaten Campsites. Explore the Inca Trail with smaller groups and more personalized service. Arrive at Machu Picchu In the afternoon of day for and enjoy the beautiful sunset. Beat the crowds of the last day to Machu Picchu and witness the spectacular sunrise over the mountains. To book a tour, you only need to make an initial payment of 140.USD per person; the remaining balance can be paid online, in installments, or at our office upon arrival. Discount: $30 off for travelers under 25 with a valid student ID Day 1: Cusco – Km 82 – Llactapata – Hatunchaca.- Pick up from your hotel at 6:30 a.m. and dive to Km. 82 to start the incredible Inca Trail Tour to Machu Picchu. On the first day, you’ll hike for 6 hours along the Urubamba and Cuscichaca river. You’ll discover the Inca Site of K’anabamba, Wilkaraykay, Patallaqta, and spend the night at Hatunchaca village (3000 m / 9843 ft.) Day 2: Hatunchaca – Lluluchapampa – Warmiwañiska – Pacaymayu.- After breakfast on the second day, you’ll start with the most challenging part of the trek, a 6-hour ascent to Dead Woman’s Pass (4215 m / 13829 ft.), the highest point of the Inca Trail; once on top, you’ll spend some time to enjoy the views. Then, another 2 hours downhill to the second Campsite at Pacaymayu alto (3600m – 11811ft). Day 3: Pacaymayu – Chaquicocha – Phuyupatamarca.- Awakening in the middle of two mountains with a cup of coffee in your tents, you’ll prepare for the 6-hours hike to our third campsite. First, you’ll climb the second mountain for 2 hours to reach the top of Ruincuraccay (4000m – 13123ft). Then, another 4 hours across the cloud forest to the Last Campsite Phuyupatamarka (3600 m / 11811ft.). Day 4: Phuyupatamarca – Wiñaywayna – Machu Picchu.- Wake up with the best view of the entire trip, get ready for a 6-hours hike along the last part of the Inca Trail, arrive at the Sungate, and enter to Machu Picchu in the afternoon with the sunset. Spend the night in a hotel in Aguas Calientes. Day 5: Machu Picchu (The Lost City of the Incas).- After breakfast in your hotel, you’ll catch the first buses and arrive at Machu Picchu before the sunrise. Your guide will take you on a tour of the most remarkable places in Machu Picchu. Then you will have time to explore your own, hike to Huayna Picchu or Montaña (optional and not included), and later take the Visatdome train back to Cusco. Drop off at the hotel around 7.30 pm. Optional hikes after the guided tour in Machu Picchu: Huayna Picchu Mountain – This mountain takes 2 hours round trip to finish and needs to be booked far in advance – cost is $75 extra per person. Machu Picchu Mountain – Called also as Montaña, takes 3 hours to finish, and the cost is $75 extra per person.
After breakfast in your hotel, you’ll be picked up at 6:30 a.m. and drive to Km. 82, the beginning of the Inca Trail. After meeting your trekking team, you’ll head to the checkpoint to start the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu (make sure you have your original passport). Once you pass the checkpoint, you’ll start for 2 hours long the left bank of the Urubamba River, visiting some villages, enjoy the views of the K’anabamba Inca Site, until you arrive at Laqtapta, an Inca Citadel located with beautiful panoramic views. After enjoying lunch, you’ll hike another 2 hours to the first campsite located at Hatunchaca village (3000 m / 9843 ft.). Upon arrival at the campsite, your tents will be ready, warm water to wash, tea time, and dinner. Spend the night in comfortable Eureka 4-men tents provided for every two travelers. Day 2: Hatunchaca – Lluluchapampa – Warmiwañiska – Pacaymayu After a long night’s sleep, around 6:am, your trekking team will wake you up with a cup of coffee or coca tea, starting packing for the days, and have breakfast. The trek’s most challenging day begins with a 4-hours climb to Llulluchapampa, where lunch is served. Along the way, you’ll admire the flowers, birds, and incredible views of the mountains. Next, you’ll continue for 2 hours to the highest point of the Inca Trail, Warmiwañuska, or Dead Woman’s Pass (4215 m / 13829 ft.). Once you reach the top, take some time to explore and enjoy the Inca trail’s spectacular views. Then, continue for two more hours downhill to Pacaymayu alto, where the tents will be waiting for ready, dinner and spend the night. Day 3: Pacaymayu – Chaquicocha – Phuyupatamarca After Breakfast, you’ll start the 2-hours ascend to the second Mountain of Runcuraccay (4000m – 13123ft), visiting on the way a beautiful archaeological site of the same name, a small lake where deer come down to the water, and stunning views of the waterfalls nearby. Upon arrival at the top, you’ll regroup and start descending into the Cloud forest region. The vegetation gets thicker, the air gets warmer, as you discover the next Archeological sites of Sayacmarca and Conchamarca. Lunch is located 4 hours from camp at Ayapata. Continue the second part of the day hiking for two more hours to Phuyupatamarka (3600 m / 11811ft.), where you’ll have the most amazing views of the Inca Trail. If the weather allows, you will experience the most amazing sunset and sunrise at this campsite. Day 4: Phuyupatamarca – Wiñaywayna – Machu Picchu Wake up with the sun’s first rays and enjoy breakfast with the Salkantay Mountain, Veronica Mountain, and Machu Picchu mountain’s fantastic views. The hike starts with a guided tour of Phuyupatamarca, a religious Inca site dedicated to the water and mountain gods. Continue with a 4-hour descent of almost 1000 meters until the lunch places in Wiñaywayna. On the way, you will experience one of the fast changes in temperature from cold mountain weather to the lush, warm weather of the cloud forest; visit the Inca Site of Intipata and Wiñaywayna. During Lunch, you will say goodbye to your trekking team, give tips (optional), and continue with your tour guide the final part of the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. The first part is a one hour hike to the Sungate to get a fantastic view of Machu Picchu in the afternoon. From Sungate, is another hour down to reach the upper part of Machu Picchu, where the most beautiful sights are. Arriving late gives you a unique chance to see this place almost empty, great for photos; afterward, take the bus down to Aguas Calientes, check-in at the hotel, hot shower, enjoy dinner, and rest for the next day. Day 5: Machu Picchu (The Lost City of the Incas) – Cusco On the most important day, you’ll wake early and board the first buses to Machu Picchu and enjoy the sunrise. Once you arrive at the citadel, you’ll need to show the original passports. Your tour guide will take you on a comprehensive tour of the fortress for about 3 hours. Visit the most remarkable temples, palaces, streets, and have some time to explore your own or hike to Huayna Picchu (permits need to be booked in advance – not included). After you finish with Machu Picchu citadel, you’ll take the bus down to Aguas Calientes, have lunch (not included), and take the Vistadome panoramic train back to Cusco. Drop off at your hotel around 7.30 pm.
For the Inca Trail tour, you will need a comfortable, good quality backpack, and this will be with you all the time during the five-day tour. According to Machu Picchu regulations, your bag should not be larger than 25L. What to put in the duffle bag provided by Ultimate Trekking: During the briefing held the day before the trek, Ultimate trekking Peru will give you a duffle bag for your stuff up to 7kg maximum. Our porters will carry this.
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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