OVERVIEW

ITINERARY

Day 01 INCA RAIL – CHILCA & WUAYLLABAMBA

Early morning pick up from hotel to transfer by bus to the town of Urubamba (one hour from Cusco). After this stop we will go to Chilca to start the challenge on the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. After approximately three hours walking we have the first stop for lunch. Then continue walking towards the first camp in Wayllabamba, on the way, we visit the archaeological complex of Llactapata. Dinner and overnight at the camp.
Hike distance: 7.5 miles (12km)
Minimum altitude: 8,860 feet (2,700 meters)
Maximum altitude: 9,840 feet (3,000 meters)
Approximate time: 5 to 6 hours
Gradient: Moderate
Included Meals: Lunch and Dinner

Day 02 INCA RAIL – WARMIWAÑUSCA & PACAYMAYO

Breakfast. Begin the hardest part of the trail, followed by a 3 hour hike up to Warmiwañusca, meaning "Dead Woman", a 4,200 meters above sea level; we will enjoy the panoramic view of the whole area. After lunch descend to Pacaymayo, camping and dinner.
Hike distance: 5.6 miles (9 km)
Minimum altitude: 9,840 feet (3,000 meters)
Maximum altitude: 13,780 feet (4,200 meters)
Approximate time: 6 to 7 hours
Gradient: Challenging

Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 03 INCA RAIL – PUYA PATAMARKA & WIÑAY HUAYNA

Breakfast. Begin the descent towards the second most important pass of the trail at 3,800 meters above sea level; where we will enjoy a tour of the archaeological complex Runku Rakay and the Inca citadel of Sayacmarca. Then continue towards Puya Patamarka "Village in the clouds" important archaeological monument, where we stop for lunch. After a short break, start walking again up to Huayna Wiñay "Forever Young", where we will have a guided tour of this impressive archaeological complex.
Dinner and overnight at the camp.
Hike distance: 9.3 miles (15 km)
Minimum altitude: 8,860 feet (2,700 meters)
Maximum altitude: 1,2960 feet (3,950 meters)
Approximate time: 8 to 9 hours
Gradient: Moderate

Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 04 INCA RAIL – WIÑAY HUAYNA & MACHUPICCHU

Breakfast. We walk an hour through the forest to arrive at Inti Punku “Sun Door " , known as the gateway to MachuPicchu, where you have a breathtaking panoramic view of the Inca citadel. On arrival at Machu Picchu , we will have a guided tour of the Citadel , visit the main ruins and monuments , such as the Main Square, the Circular Tower, the Sacred Sun Dial, the Royal Quarters, the Temple of the Three Windows and the cemeteries . We will also have free time to stroll around the citadel and if you wish and have enough energy for more, we can climb to Huayna Picchu "Young Mountain" (It is necessary to acquire a new entry compound Huaynapicchu + Machupicchu: $ 59.00 per person, ONLY for those visitors who wish to climb Huayna Picchu). In the afternoon we descend by bus to Aguas Calientes for lunch (not included). At the appropriate time we take the train to Ollantaytambo to go from there in tourist transportation to the city of Cusco. Arrival and transfer to your hotel.
Hike distance: 2 miles (3 km)
Minimum altitude: 7,875 feet (2,400 meters)
Maximum altitude: 8,860 feet (2,700 meters)
Approximate time: About one hour of hiking
Gradient: Moderate
Included Meals: Breakfast.

PRICES

PRICE PER PERSON 

PASSENGERS WITH ISIC CARD (International Student Identity Card), APPLY

DISCOUNT OF $ 40.00 PER PERSON.

**The spots for the Inca Trail are confirmed only with the purchase of the tickets, booking and later payment will lead to lose your spot for the trail. It is recommended to secure your spots with several months in advance, specially on peak seasons (June to August) as only 500 spots are assigned per day*

INCLUDES

• Transfer Hotel / Bus Terminal
• Transport to the head of trail
• Entrance Tickets to Machu Picchu and the Inca Trail.
• Shuttle bus ticket (one way) Machu picchu to aguas calientes.
• Train Ticket Expeditions (TOURIST) back to Cusco.
• Transfer the train station to the hotel.
• Cook and cooking equipment.
• Porters service (To Camping Equipment)
• Professional Guidance
• Camping equipment (tents / Matras)
• M

  eals according itinerary. 

OPTIONALS

Our program doesn’t include:

• Sleeping Bag
• Extra Porter
• First breakfast
• Lunch on the last day

NOTES

We recommend bring:

• Clothing required for the 4 day trek, preferably shorts, light poles, warm clothing.
• Jacket or poncho
• Trekking shoes
• Sleeping bag
• Matras: will be provided by the agency and shall be borne by the passenger.
• Camera, camcorder batteries
• Hat for sun protection, rain and cold
• Sunscreen
• Insect repellent
• Biscuits, chocolates and candies
• Mineral water and water purification tablets (Micropur)
• Small towel
• Swimsuit (if you go to the hot springs)
• Original Passport
• Optional: walking sticks (rubber covered) 

TYPES OF TRAIN TO MACHU PICCHU:

Expeditions

It is a service created just for those adventurous travelers seeking comfort and safety. The carriage feature additional space for backpacks and equipment typically require travelers for your walks. For this period 2014 these carriages also have panoramic windows.

Vistadome

These spectacular carriages have beautiful panoramic windows offering unsurpassed scenic views and a number of photo opportunities. Completely surrounded by glass, passengers feel they are part of the impressive landscape of Peru. Vistadome also offer to passengers more comfort with leather seats and extensive leg room. ADDITIONAL TO TRAVEL WITH THIS TRAIN: $ 40.00 PER PERSON