Duration:
Price:
Maximum Altitude
4,215 m.s.n.m.
Difficulty
Moderate
Group Size
02 and 08 people
Type of Service
Group
The standard trip to the Inca Trail last four days, although it is probably better to do it in five. Travelers who wish to see two of the best hits of the famous trek but who have little time can opt for this truncated version, which begins at KM 104 of the Machu Picchu train line. A three-hour uphill hike leads to Wiñayhuayna, a spectacular site of stone ruins and curved agricultural terraces that cling to a steep ridge over the Urubamba River. to enter the lost city through the sun gate, the spectacular entrance that gives the Inca Trail hikers their first look. of the site.
Day 1: stunning.
Hotel pick-up in Cusco (3,350 m./11,050 ft.) or Sacred Valley. Our Private transport to the town of Ollantaytambo, about 2 hours. Here we will get on a train to the “km 104”. Hike Chachabamba –Wiñayhuayna – Inti Punku, Puente Ruinas and Machupicchu.
- Hiking 7 hours approximately distance (12km – 7.5 miles)
Day 2: Machupicchu.
We will wake up very early in the morning to have breakfast and start our walk crossing the Ruinas Bridge and continuing for 1 hour. After ticket control and the classic photo,
- Hike 1 hour approximately distance (10 km – 6.5 miles).
HIGHLIGTS:
- The best local professional tour guides.
- The best hikes, campsites and tours in the world.
- Discover the incas land along the way to Machupicchu.
- Explore the best tourist destination, Machu Picchu
- Travel with the best local agency travel. Tour operator
Incluided
✓ PERMITS AND TICKETS FOR THE INCA TRAIL.
We will secure all necessary permits once we receive your complete information and reservation deposit. Permits are subject to availability and are issued for a specific date and under your name. They cannot be changed under any circumstances. Changes in password number are only permitted for renewal reasons. In that case, you must provide both your old and new passport.
✓ PRE- DEPARTURE BRIEFING.
We offer a tourist orientation to our visitors before doing the excursion to Machupiccchu. The briefing starts at 6:00 p.m. We understand you may be nervous or have any questions about the excursion. This is the opportunity to meet with your tour guide and travel companions.
✓ EXPERIENCED TOUR GUIDES.
We have local professional tour guides who know a lot about their history and customs. They know the Inca trails very well and speak fluent English. You will feel safe your hands.
✓ TRANSPORTATION.
Transportation is included in your tour package. from pick up from your hotel Until the conclusion of your tour in Cusco.
First day: You´ll be picked up from your hotel in the morning and travel in our transportation to Ollantaytambo.
First day: Bus ticket Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes
Second day: Bus tickets up and down
Second day: Transport from Ollantaytambo train station to your hotel in Cusco. Train Ticket from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo.PeruRail (Expedition Service)
✓ PORTER TEAM
Our Porters Team will carry all camping equipment and supplies needs for the trek. Additionally, we’ll include the personal service of a porter responsible for carrying your duffle bag and personal ítems
✓ CAMPING IQUIMENT.
Dining tents, tables, chairs and cooking equipment, portable toilet and sleeping tents.
✓ DUFFLE BAG. For the trek, you will receive a duffle bag to pack your personal belongings up to maximum weight 7 kg or 15.4lb this weight includes your sleeping bag
✓ MEDICAL KIT:
All our tours guides have received training in first aid and rescue and high mountains rescue. In the event that a tourist requires medical attention during the trek, our staff will be able to assist you. We have a first aid kit. In an extreme case of a medical emergency, you will be evacuated to the nearest medical center.
✓ FOOD:
We try to offer natural and organic food. we buy the whole ingredient from farm farmers; They work all their products naturally and without chemicals. We have professional chefs from Inca Trail.
Note: Our clients when booking the tour. You must notify us if they have allergies or food restrictions to ensure that the food is prepared properly.
✓ WATER
We offer water. First it is boiled, cooled and filtered. to fill water bottles or Camelback (the chef will provide clean water after each meal)
Note: we recommended to bring two liters’ bottles or camel’s bags because plastic bottles are prohibited.
✓ SUPPORT STAFF:
All travel agencies need a support staff that includes: chef, chef assistant, horse owner and porters. We offer work for both men and women with living wages.
Our staff are the humble people of the mountains who like to share their culture and history.
No Included
× First breakfast.
× Lunch on the last day
× Travel insurance: Highly recommended for all hikers.
× Additional tickets Machupicchu mountain and Huaynapicchu mountain $ 70
× Tips for the crew, guide, cook and porters
× VISTADOME Train – $67 USD per person extra. (Return only)
× Personal tent- $30 USD – (Please request when you book your trek)
× Additional night in Aguas Calientes – from 70 USD per person (depending on availability)
Huayna Picchu Mountain: $75 USD – This needs to be booked in advance and please let us know at the time of booking (it books out very quickly).
Picchu Mountain is an optional trek within Machu Picchu Citadel which do not include a guide. The climb is usually done on your own after your tour of Machu Picchu Citadel. If you would like the extra hike to be guided, please request in advance. There is an extra cost for this extra guided tour.
RENTALS.
- Sleeping bag: $10 to rent
- Inflatable air mattress: $10 rent
- Trekking poles (pair): $10 to rent
- Hiking Backpack: $10 to rent
MORE IMPORTANT:
- Original valid passport (a copy will not be accepted).
- Immigration Card (given on the plane as you enter Peru)
- Valid student card (if booked as a student).
PERSONAL BELONGINGS:
- Trekking boots.
- Trekking backpack 20 or 25 liters.
- Water bottle or camel bag of 02 liters.
- Hat and sunglasses
- Rain clothes
- Sun cream, insect repellent
- Hand sanitizer
- Toilet paper
- Personal medication
- Camera, extra batteries
- chocolates, sweets, energy bars or dried fruits.
- 1 t-shirts (absorbent shirts are the best)
- 1 pants / hiking pants
- 1 sets of underwear.
- 1 sets of socks
- 1 warm jacket for colder nights
- Wet wipes
- Toothbrush and paste
- Facial moisturizer
- Power bank / battery charger
- 2 plastic bags to separate wet or muddy clothes.
Extra money to buy extra drinks or snacks has to be in Peruvian soles.
- We recommend our hikers to arrive in Cusco 2 or 3 days before their trek. This will allow you to acclimatize to the height so as not to have problems in the walk.
- In Cusco we have only one main airport, most flights arrive from Lima to Cusco, which is the most recommended and easiest for our tourists.
- The trip from Lima to Cusco by bus is quite long approximately 22 hours and it is not recommended that you travel directly to Cusco. If you want to do it, we recommend that you do it by sections Lima – Nazca – Arequipa – Puno and Cusco.
- In Cusco we have many hotels located throughout the city of Cusco. If you need help booking a hotel or would like some recommendations on where to stay, do not hesitate to contact us.
- Arriving in Cusco you have extra days before or after your walk. We are happy to help you organize some more important tours as there are tourists who want to spend more days in the imperial city of the Incas.
- We offer free pick up and transfer from the airport to your hotel in Cusco. We do this in order that you don’t have to worry about anything. Let us know in advance the airline company, the schedule and flight number that arrives in Cusco.
- Near the weather, Cusco is located at 3,350 m or 11,050 ft. which makes the weather very difficult to predict. In Cusco, we have two seasons; the rainy season, which runs from November to March, and the dry season, from April to October. We recommend the dry season that is from April to October. But for some tourists the stations don’t matter and they plan their tour according to the time they have and it is possible to organize some tours according to the weather.
- At near altitude sickness or soroche, Cusco is located at 3,350 m or 11,050 ft. Therefore, the air is short, dry and difficult to breathe for which it is recommended to arrive in Cusco 2 or 3 days in advance of the tour
WE RECOMMENDED TO OUR VISITOR:
- Drink enough water.
- Mate coca.
- Deep breathing exercises.
- Soft walks.
Diamox or acetazolamide (you can find these medications at any pharmacy in Cusco, check with your doctor to make sure you are not allergic to any medications).
DISCOUNTS:
18 to 25 years old: $30 USD. Information required from the student card: name of university, student name, photo of student, expiration date, etc. A copy of the card is required at booking to obtain government approval for the discount.
- Under 18 years old: $30 USD. Please send us a copy of your passport at the time of booking.
- Under 11 years old: $40 USD. Please send us a copy of your passport at the time of booking.
Itinerary
Our private bus will collect you from your hotel and take us one a 2-hour journey until the Ollantaytambo train station, here we will board a train which in 90 minutes will take us to km 104 (Chaca Bamba, the start of the walk). Here our permits will be checked, and we will observe the Vilcanota river, the Chacha Bamba archaeological center and a rock used to worship the sun and the Apus (sacred mountains). We will walk for 3 hours through misty lush forests and a beautiful waterfall until the Wiñayhuana (always young) mountain, then we will keep walking passing small archaeological centers, viewpoints, until reaching Intipunku (the sun gate). From here we will get our first view of the breath-taking Machu Picchu site. From here we will walk for 2 hours until the Ruinas Bridge on the Hirang Bingan road, where we will rest at the foothills of Machu Picchu and we will have dinner and spend the night.
DETAILS:
- Meals: Lunch, Dinner
- Min Altitude: 2,100 m/6,600 ft.
- Max Altitude: 2,700 m /8,910 ft.
- Distance Traveled: 12 km/6.25 miles
- Walking Time: 7 hours approximately
- Base camp attitude: 2,000 /6,600ft.
- Climate: warm – humid.
We will wake up very early in the morning to have breakfast and start our walk crossing the Ruinas Bridge and continuing for 1 hour. After ticket control and the classic photo, our 2/3- hour guided visit will start, during which the guide will explain the Inca’s history and we will also take a look at another peak called Huaynapicchu (2,700m/8,910ft) – this mountain is very popular so to climb it you need to book 2 months in advance. After the visit our bus will take us to the village of Aguas Calientes. In the evening, a train will take us to Ollantaytambo from where will then reach Cusco by private transport. End of the tour
DETAILS:
- Meals: Breakfast.
- Min Altitude: 2,000 m /6,600 ft.
- Max Altitude: 2,400 m /8,000 ft.
- Distance Traveled: 10 km /6.25 miles
- Hiking Time: 1 hour approximately
- Base camp attitude: 2,000 /6,600ft.
- Climate: Humid.
Faq's
Lightweight, breathable clothing is ideal for hiking during the day, along with a light jacket for cooler moments. Bring comfortable walking shoes, a hat, sunblock, and a rain poncho, as the weather can change quickly.
Yes, this hike is shorter and less demanding than the classic multi-day treks. It’s suitable for active travelers of various ages with a moderate fitness level.
Yes, the experience includes a certified guide who will share historical insights, assist with logistics, and ensure your safety along the route.
Of course. The route includes beautiful scenery, Inca ruins, and panoramic views. There’s plenty of time to stop, take pictures, and enjoy the surroundings.
Rain or clouds are always possible in the mountains. The tour continues with the appropriate gear. Bring a waterproof jacket or poncho just in case.
All transfers are private and organized for your group, including the train ride and return trip from Machu Picchu.
Yes, carrying a small amount of cash in soles is useful for tips, snacks, or small purchases near the end of the tour.