Let the best certified guides take you on a 4-day trek on the famous Inca Trail in the Andes of Peru to the mythical Machu Picchu ruins.
Group
Andes
4 Days
Jan, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
Fit
Intermediate
On these 4 exciting days, we would like to guide you along the Inca Trail to the ruins of Machu Picchu. With your comfort, enjoyment, and wonder in mind, we will make sure your trip is absolutely unforgettable.
Due to the limited number of permits per day, the trail will not be very congested. As a result, you will get to enjoy the amazing views and environment without feeling stressed or pressured.
Throughout the trip, you will get to explore a variety of different areas, from the rain forest to a variety of high altitude passes, to several incredible archaeological sites.
The hiking will be strenuous at times. This is mainly due to the altitude. However, we will give you all the time you need to acclimatize. Furthermore, we will provide you with many tips to better deal with the altitude, including the suggestion to have chocolates and coca leaves with you.
Every night of this trip, you will get to rest in a scenic and comfortable camp site. At the sites, you can discuss the day’s events, while enjoying a delicious meal.
Finally, when we reach Machu Picchu, hoping with the weather cooperating so you can enjoy a glorious sun rise, you will get to enjoy hours exploring the legendary ruins before returning to Cuzco.
Walking the Inca Trail is a mesmerizing experience. If you would like to do it, all you have to do is send us a request.
If the Inca Trail is full, we can also take you to Machu Picchu along an alternative path on this 4 day trek.
- Guiding fee
- Accommodation included
- Transport during the trip
- Permit and entrance fees
- Group porters
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Please contact us for a price quote.
The cost includes your train tickets to Cuzco or Ollantaytambo from Aguas Calientes/Machu Picchu, your bus to Km 82 (the start of the trail), entrance fee to the ruins, porters, cooking service, transfer to and from your hotel, camping equipment, meals, and bus ticket to Aguas Calientes.
The price does not include breakfast on the first day and lunch on the last day, any extra nights accommodation, sleeping bag (20 USD for the 4 days), extra weight carried by porters (95 USD for 6 KG and 190 USD for 12 KG for the 4 day trek), walking sticks (can be rented for 20 USD for the 4 days).
NOTE: Your reservation is fixed and unchangeable! Please check your name and passport number!
After reservation the Inca Trail Peru, it’s impossible to change the date of departure, Name or Passport number; there are no refunds for permits!
On the first day of the trip, we will pick you up from your hotel in Cuzco at 5:30 am. From there, you will be transferred to Ollantaytambo, where you can enjoy some breakfast. Afterwards, you will take a bus to Piskacucho, where we will start hiking for approximately 12 kilometers along the Urubamba river. After having lunch in a beautiful spot, we will continue on for another 2 hours to our campsite, where we will spend the night.
Today’s trek will begin with a 9 kilometer trek up a narrow ravine to Lluluchapampa. Afterwards, we will start climbing the famous Abra Warmihuañusca mountain pass (4,200m). Once we reach the top, we will take a break. From there, we will make our way down to the Pacaymayo valley (3,650m), where we will have dinner and spend the night in a campsite.
On the third day of the trek, we will eat breakfast and start trekking for 15 kilometers. Our hike will include a steep trek up to the Runkurakay pass (3,970m) where you can see the Runkurakay ruins (3,800m). Afterwards, we will make our way down to the rain forest. In the forest, we will climb to the Abra de Phuyupatamarca pass (3,650m). Finally, from there, we will continue on to Winay Huayna, where you can enjoy hot showers, great food, and maybe even a party before going to sleep in the camp site.
On the final day of the trip, we will wake up at 4:00 am. After breakfast, at about 4:30 am, we will hike to Inti Punko (the sun gate). From there, we will go to Machu Picchu, which you will get ample time to explore as the sun rises. After Machu Picchu, you will take a bus to Aguas Calientes and then a train back to Cuzco.
Accommodation Camping at various campsites during the trek. |
Meeting point Your hotel in Cusco where you will be picked up. |
Other gear: Participants should bring the following items with them: Your passport and student card if you have one, personal sleeping bag (can be rented if you don't own one), backpack, trekking shoes, water bottle, flash light, sun hat, water purifying tablets, personal clothing, insect repellent, snacks and emergency money.
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We “Southamerica planet” are a Belgian / Peruvian travel agency. Our main offices are located in the INCA capital “Cusco”+ Lima
Vicky (Peruvian who work many years for tourists in Cusco and Arequipa) and Dirk (Belgian who traveled many years around South America as tourist and tour leader) are the owners.
Southamerica planet have already 18 years experience in the travel industry. We started 18 years ago in cusco. We like to show you this amazing different continent. With our professional team we show you this adventure in individual tours or in a tour group with professional tour leader.Read our clients travel reports, all happy with our service!
Also this year 2021-2022 we are official Inca trail operator. With all good tents and material, good cooks and good English speaking guides.
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