***Inca Trail to Machu picchu***
(4 Days/3 Night)

 

 

The Inka Trail four days is one of the most famous hikes in the world. in this route there is a spectacular mixture of the Inca ruins mountain scenery and cloud-forest. have been counted over 260 species of orchid in Machu Picchu, as well as numerous birds waterfowl and the majestic Andean Condor. The trek is rated moderate and any person should be able to cover the route.

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Day 1:Cusco-Huayllabamba
An hour ride by private bus takes us to Urubamba or Ollantaytambo village, where we stop for 30 or 50 minutes and organize porters and optional breakfast, after we continue to the 82 Km, the beginning of the trail, during 5 or 6 hours we hike to the village. Includes: lunch, dinner and camping.(3,000 m .s .n .m.) (9 000 ft)

 

Day 3: Pacaymayu-Wiñayhuayna
At 7:00a.m.we are continuing to climb to the second pass a small look out from here we look back to the first pass and forward to high Ice covered and the cordillera Vilcabamba. A cross the other side of the Runcuracay passes (3,800m.s.n.m.)(12,900ft.). we quickly notice a change in the vegetation, since we have, now across the continental divided into the Amazon basin. The Inca trail itself now became more apparent, a defined path made of flat boulders descending into the valley and visit the ruins of Sayacmarca. After crossed the dry lake, and enter on the rain forest; the trees are hung with orchids paradise flowers and flock parrots can be see on the trail, now unforgettable fowl lodge along the valley and passed at one point through an Inca tunnel before opening out at the ruins Phuyupatamarca, the 3th. Pass (3,600m.s.n.m.)(11,600ft.) Far a way we get glimpses of Pumasillo and Salkantay and neared, but thousands of feet below, in once again the Urubamba river. Soon we can see Machupicchu huge mountain around it the long desert begging towards and 2hours on way down we stop neared of the lodge of Wiñaywayna.

 

Day 2: Huayllabamba-Pacamayu
A steeper climb takes us through on the area of the rain forest and up to Llulluchapampa and the valley. There are some very good views on the way to the Warmiwañusca pass (4 200 m. s .n .m.) (13 700 ft.) That hikes take 5 hours approximately. After the pass we steep down again into the valley of Pacaymayu.

 

Day 4: Wiñayhuayna-Machupicchu
Finally we walk one hour to the sun gate after check the view of Machu picchu and the full grandiose of the world greatest ruins in revealed. We should arrive at 7.00 a .m. Before the mayor of the tourist arrived, so shall have place our self for two hours in the morning, From Aguas Calientes we get the train in the afternoon to Cusco. 

 Prices: of the famous Inca Trail to Machu picchu standar service

(Info updated 21-04-2006)

Price per person (2006):

US$235 (January & march), 

US$250 (April & July)

US$270(Agost & December)

 

  The above prices include Inca Trail entrance fee (US$60), bus from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes (US$6), return on tourist train from Aguas Calientes to Cusco (US$38) and all local sales taxes (19%). There are no hidden charges. For full details see below. Discounts: US$30 discount on the above prices to students with a valid International Student Identity Card (ISIC) and to children under the age of 15 years old (scans of your ISIC card or child's passport must be provided at the time of paying the trek deposit in order to qualify for the discount).

 

Licensed Inca Trail Operator 2006
Guaranteed Inca Trail departures for 2006:    
January: 2006
01full,02full,05full,07full,09full,10full,11,13,14,15,17,19,20,22,23,25,26 Open
Confirmed:  February 2006 is Closed
March 2006
01, 03, 06, 08, 10, 13, 15, 17, 20, 22, 24, 27, 29, 31Open
April 2006
03, 05, 07, 10, 12, 14, 17, 19, 21, 24, 26, 28Open
May 2006
01, 03, 05, 08, 10, 12, 15, 17, 19, 20, 22, 24, 26, 29, 31Open
June 2006
02, 05, 07, 09, 12, 14, 16, 19, 21, 23, , 26, 28, 30 Open
July  2006
03, 05, 07, 10, 12, 14, 17 19, 21, 24 , 26, 28, 30,31 Open
 Augost  2006
02, 04, 07, 09, 11, 14, 16 ,18 ,21, 23, 25, 28, 30 Open

 

WHAT IS INCLUDED:

NOT INCLUDE

 

·         Collection from your hotel in the morning

·         Private bus to the start of the trail

·         Inca Trail & Machu Picchu entrance fees (US$50)

·         English speaking professional guide (two guides for groups over 9 persons)

·         igloo tents - 2 persons in each 4-person capacity tent with plenty of space for your backpacks

·         Double thickness foam mattress

·         Cook and Cooking equipment

·         Meals (03B,03L,03D) - food includes pancakes, omelets, soups, fresh fruit, avocado, pasta, chicken, fish, meat, rice, all rich in carbohydrates and suitable for trekking, hot drinks including coca leaf tea which is excellent for the altitude. 

·         Teatime everyday (tea, coffee, biscuits, popcorn)

·         Porters (to carry the tents, food, and cooking equipment)

·         Dining tent with camp tables and chairs

·         Kitchen tent

·         Accommodation for our porters and cooks

·         First aid kit including emergency oxygen bottle

·         Bus from Machu Picchu ruins down to the village of Aguas Calientes 

·         Train ticket (Backpackers service) from Aguas Calientes to Cusco

·         Transfer from the train station to your hotel. 

 

 

·         Breakfast on the first morning. Some hotels offer an early morning breakfast service. If not, we stop at the town of Urubamba on the way to the start on the trek where you’ll have the opportunity to have breakfast,          Meal in restaurant in Aguas Calientes on day 4 of the trek. 

·         Entrance to the thermal springs in Aguas Calientes US$1.5. 

·         Sleeping bags can be hired in our office for US$8 for the 4 day trek. 

Tips for the guide, cook and porters

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Regulations for the Inca trail:                       The Inca trail is located inside the Machu Picchu Sanctuary. As it is a protected area there are a number   of regulations that include:   500 persons    are permitted to enter to the Inca Trail per day. This includes visitors, porters, cooks, and guides. It is therefore essential to make the Inca Trail reservations well in advance. Each reservation must include complete names, nationality, date of birth, passport number and the program ( 4 days) that will be taken.  These trips are priced assuming two travelers. Surcharges for solo travelers and discounts for groups, if any, will be applied. Prices assume itinerary is purchased "as is". Minor changes to hotels or hotel add-ons to the beginning or the end of the existing itinerary can be made at no extra charge. 

Equipment to be carried by yourselves:

Small back pack, sleeping bag,  personal belongings. water bottle (non disposable) and sterilizing tablets (Micropur are recommended and can be bought in local pharmacies in Cusco), warm sweater, broad-brim or peaked cap, sun protection cream, insect repellent, toilet paper, selection of small snacks for the day etc, camera, lightweight plastic poncho just in case of rain (can be bought in Cusco for around US$ 1)
  DIFFICULTY Moderate:4200m/s/n/m
  SEASON All Year
  GROUP SIZE Typical group size 08-12, Maximum 16  persons

Options:  

(1) Personal porters can be hired to help carry your personal items such as clothes, sleeping bag etc. They can be hired for $60 for all 4 days and will carry up to a maximum of 18kg (usually 1 porter between 2 persons is more than sufficient). You can hire the services of a half a porter to carry up to 9kg for US$30. However, even with a personal porter,  you will still need to bring a day pack for essential items.

About 30% of the group usually have personal porters to help them. If you hire a porter we will provide you with a sack to put your items in to give to the porter. This extra porter will help you carry: duffle bag or sack (we will provide you with this), sleeping bag, mattress (we will provide you with this), clothing, sweater, jacket, wooly hat, scarf, gloves (something warm for at night), flashlight and batteries, toiletries. Your personal porter, however, will not walk at your side so you will still need to bring a day pack for essential items. You will meet up with your porter at lunch time and at the campsite late in the afternoon. Equipment to be carried by yourselves: small day pack, water bottle and sterilizing tablets, warm sweater, broad-brim or peaked cap, sun protection cream, insect repellent, toilet paper, selection of small snacks for the day etc, camera, lightweight plastic poncho just in case of rain (can be bought in Cusco for US$1) 

Important note: You must decide if you want to hire the services of a personal porter in advance when making your trek reservation since we need to purchase the porter's trekking permit. You cannot decide to hire an additional porter once you arrive in Cusco. 

(2) An extra night in Aguas Calientes can easily be arranged for you if required. Hotels costs and costs associated with returning to Machu Picchu the following day are additional to trek costs. It is best to make your hotel reservation directly.

(3) Vegetarian Meals. We can provide vegetarian meals or cater for special diets with no extra cost. Just let us know at least 2 days prior to trek departure.

(4) Sleeping bag hire. If you haven't got a sleeping bag or you don't want the hassle of bringing one all the way to Peru with you then we have sleeping bags in our office for rent. The price is US$2 per person per day.

 

Reservation details: All trek reservations must be made well in advance (6-8 weeks in advance is recommended especially during the months of June, July and August)

 

Payment details: We will require a non-refundable trek deposit of US$100 per person payable within one week of All Trek peru confirming your trek booking. The deposit is to be paid by or by (i) Western Union money transfer.  

Further details of how to send the deposit are included with our trek booking confirmation email. The remaining balance is to be paid in our office at least two days prior to your trek departure date. Payment can be made in cash US$, local currency (Peruvian Soles), American Express Travel Cheques (3%) or by VISA (6% surcharge - VISA's cost not ours).

       

Other information: 

(1) Luggage storage. When you go on the trek it is best to leave any luggage that you are not going to need behind in Cusco. Nearly all the hotels in Cusco provide a secure luggage deposit. Put any valuables in their safe. Very rarely do hotels charge for this service especially if you are returning to the same hotel after the trek. If there are any problems with your hotel we can arrange to store your luggage at our office.

(2) Time of arrival in Cusco after returning from the trek. Unless you plan to stay an extra night in Aguas Calientes, you will return to your hotel in Cusco for approximately 8:30pm on the 4th day of the trek

 

Notes:

   

1. Your arrival date in Cusco must be at least 2 days prior to trek departure since you have to pay the trek balance before 8pm 2 days before you start the trek. Arriving 2 days prior to the trek also ensures that you are better acclimatized to the high altitude. However 3 days is recommended.

   

2. A free airport to hotel transfer is provided for groups of 2 persons or more. A single supplement of US$5 will be charged for single travelers. Obviously if you want an airport to hotel transfer we will require your flight arrival details: Airline, flight number, expected arrival time and date. (to be confirmed at least 5 days in advance).

   

3.  In order to qualify for a student discount you must be under the age of 26 and be in possession of a valid international student identity card ISIC. You must bring the ISIC card to the office when you pay the trek balance and take it with you on the Inca Trail as it will be checked several times by government officials. Unfortunately no other forms of student identity are acceptable (university cards, international youth cards etc). If you forget your ISIC card or lose it then you will have to pay an additional US$50 for a standard trek permit. The government has recently become more fastidious with respect to lost ISIC cards and on several occasions has not given permission to the person to enter the Inca Trail.

  

4. If you have a hotel reservation in Cusco please include the name of your hotel on the reservation form. This allows us to locate you if there are any problems with your arrival. You will also be asked to confirm your hotel in Cusco when you come to the office to pay the trek balance.

   

 

We will confirm your trek reservation by email within a couple of days.

We will require a trek deposit of US$100 per person paid in advance. The date by which the trek deposit has to be paid and details of how to pay the trek deposit will be included in the trek confirmation email.

 

 

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