Inca Trail

8 days

Have the most fascinating experience following the real Inca's trail through mysterious mountains with magical scenery. Four days of hiking will lead you to the once hidden city of Machu Picchu, one of the most extraordinary archaeological sites in the world! You will have the best and most knowledgeable English speaking guides so that you will experience the closest possible understanding of Inca life as it existed in Peru.

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Important Notice:
We will do our best to adapt this tour to your exact dates and meet all your needs and requirements, however keep in mind that your Inca trail permit will be confirmed after your passport information is provided; only 500 Inca Trail permits are issued per day (trek permits are also required for the porters and cooks) so it is necessary to make a trek reservation as far ahead as possible.
From December to March: 9 weeks in advance.
From April to November: 12 weeks in advance.

Provided Gear:
•The North Face VE25 Tent/North Face Mountain 25 Tent.
•Therma-rest sleeping pad.
•Cooking and eating utensils while camping
•Duffel bag (medium-size)

Tour notes:
Trip Code: ECS-005
Duration: 8 days.
Season: March to January
Customizable: Yes

Extensions:
1. Amazon river trip.
2. Horseback riding in Cusco.
3. Lake Titicaca boat trip.
4. Galapagos Cruises.

B = Breakfast
L = Lunch
D = Dinner

   Itinerary 

Day 1: Lima.
On arrival at Lima international airport you will be met by our representative and transferred to your Hotel, located in Miraflores the safest and nicest area of Lima.
You will be met by our Agent in your hotel where you will receive your travel vouchers and tickets.
Evening: Overnight in Lima.

Day 2: Flight Lima Cusco (11,150 ft).
Transfer to the airport to board your early morning flight to Cusco, the capital of the Incas.
On arrival at Cusco airport you will be met by our representative and transferred to your Hotel, located in the center of Cusco. Afternoon: you will have time to rest and adjust to the altitude.
Evening: Overnight in Cusco.
(B)

Day 3: Private tour of Cusco and nearby Inca Ruins.
Morning: Your guide will pick you up from your hotel and show you the highlights of Cusco, the colonial cathedral, the great temple of Korikancha and the 4 impressive Inca ruins around Cusco, Sacsayhuaman, with its massive walls, Qenko, site of carved living rock, Puca Pucara, an Inca lodging Site & Tambo Machay, known as the Baths of the Inca. Our expert guides will make sure you get the most of these special places.
Afternoon: Private transfer to the Incas’ sacred valley.
You will be driven down to the Incas’ sacred valley where you will have time to explore this beautiful area and adjust to the altitude.
Evening: Overnight in the Incas’ sacred valley (9100 ft).
(B, L)

Day 4: Start Inca trail.
This morning you will start your unforgettable adventure in the Incas’ land. You will be picked up from your hotel to join your Inca trail group and driven to Chilca, the starting point of the Inca Trail where our native Quechua Porters will be waiting for us to start trekking the Inca trail; you will cross Urubamba River and hike through the eucalyptus groves, on the way you will have amazing views of the Vilcanota Mountain Range and the snow-capped peak Veronica, we will stop to have a view of Llaqtapata, a massive Inca complex of agricultural terrace and pass small native villages, finally we arrive at our first campsite near the indigenous community of Huayllabamba (hiking time: approx 6 hours).
(B, L, D)

Day 5: Warmiwañusca pass.
After an Andean dawn, you will start hiking through the dense forest while the trail begins to climb slowly; stop in Llulluchapampa (12,589.5 ft.), where your guide tells you the story of the name of this place. Now the trail climbs steeply towards our first highest pass, Warmiwañusca or known as well as well as the dead woman pass (13,776ft), from here you will have an impressive view of peaks and our route to Pacaymayo, our next camp site. Now we start to descend by a rock stepped trail, slowly and carefully, finally we arrive at our next campsite in Pacaymayo valley (hiking time: approx 7 hours).
(B, L, D)

Day 6: Wiñaywayna.
This morning, you will climb up for about one hour through an Inca stairway to Runkurakay ruins, a building which was used as a “Tambo” during Inca times a place to rest for couriers following the Royal Inca trail; the trail continues to climb toward Runkurakay pass (12,630 feet) having spectacular views of the snow peaks of the Pumasillo range; then you will descend gradually towards the Inca Complex of Sayaqmarka (11,772 feet); the trail starts descending and the forest forms a green tunnel along the way turning it into a fantasy walkway, beautiful orchids start to appear; it is so impressive how the Incas built these roads along the mountains and humid forest, then you will visit one of the most impressive Incas’ site, the archaeological center of Phuyupatamarka (11,722 feet), a strategic point with a beautiful view. Finally, we camp near Wiñaywayna (8,829 feet), the most spectacular archaeological complex of the entire Trek (hiking time: approx 8 hours).
(B, L, D)

Day 7: Inti Punku Machu Picchu (hiking time: approx 2 ½ hours).
Very early morning wake up to make your way to Inti Punku (Sun gateway) from where you will have the most amazing picture of Machu Picchu, upon arrival you will have a guided tour of this impressive Inca city and learn about the history of this site, who lived here, how it was discovered in modern times and why the Spaniards never found it. You will have some insight into the various features of this sacred city and have free time to really enjoy yourself alone in this spectacularly located site, an unforgettable experience that will stay with you forever!
Today you will enjoy a great lunch in the Sanctuary Lodge Restaurant.
Afternoon: Train Aguas Calientes – Cusco.
After lunch, bus journey down to Aguas Calientes to board your Vista dome train back to Cusco.
On your arrival at Cusco train station you will be met by our representative and transferred to your Hotel.
Evening: Overnight in Cusco.
(B, L)  

Day 8: Flight Cusco Lima.
Morning: transfer to the airport to board your flight to Lima.
On arrival at Lima airport you will be met by our representative and transferred to our office located in the bustling, cosmopolitan Miraflores area of the city from where you will start your afternoon tour of Lima.
Afternoon: Lima city tour.
We will drive you downtown into the city of the Kings; our English speaking guide will help you to get to know the Plaza de Armas, with the baroque cathedral, the Palacio de Gobierno (Governors Palace), the Archbishop's Palace with its big carved wooden balconies, and the convent of San Francisco, whose bright yellow facade covers a grisly secret. Underneath the convent lie extensive catacombs that served as the cemetery for the whole of Lima during the colonial period!
Evening flight back home
Transfer at any time to the airport to board your flight back home.
(B)

Price inclusive:
1,790 US$ per person in double occupancy.
1,990 US$ in single occupancy.

Price includes:
-English speaking tour guides.
-24/7 Assistance during your entire trip in Peru.
-Four nights of accommodation in 4 star Hotels with breakfasts and three nights in four season tent (The North Face VE25/The North Face Mountain 25).
-Plane tickets Lima Cusco Lima.
-Private half day guided tour of Cusco and the four nearby Inca ruins including: guide, entrance fee and transport.
-Private transfer from Cusco to the Incas’ sacred Valley.
-Four day Inca Trail hike to Machu Picchu including: Professional English speaking guide, pre-departure information meeting, four season tents, sleeping pad, duffel bag, first aid kit, oxygen tank, cooking equipment, all meals during the trek, transfers, bus ticket Machu Picchu-Aguas Calientes, Vista dome train ticket Aguas Calientes-Cusco, cook, full porter support, Inca trail and Machu Picchu entrance fees.
-Half day guided tour of Lima city including: guide, entrance fee, and transport.
-All airport/train station-Hotel transfers in Lima and Cusco.
-Confirmation of Domestic and International flights.

Price does not include: International air fares to Peru, airport taxes, meals other than those specified in your itinerary, sleeping bag (If you need sleeping bags please contact us) personal expenses, personal insurance, and tips.

Selected Hotels (or similar):
Lima: Condado Miraflores.
Cusco: Novotel.
Sacred Valley: Sol y Luna.

WHAT TO BRING: We recommend:
- Daypack to carry your camera, canteen or water bottles, clothing.
- Sleeping bag with stuff sack (10°-20°F)
- Mid weight fleece or wool sweater.
- Fleece pants or tights.
- Mid weight thermal underwear tops and bottom, synthetic or wool.
- Hiking pants.
- Hiking shorts.
- Long-sleeve shirts.
- T-shirts. - Underwear.
- Hiking socks. - Swimsuit.
- Sun hat. - Wool hat.
- Rain jacket and pants.
- Hiking boots, lightweight and broken-in.
- Sandals.
- Flashlight.
- Pocket knife.
- Watch with alarm.
- Sunglasses.
- Sun block and lip balm.
- Personal first-aid kit.
- Hand sanitizer gel.
- Insect repellent.
- Ziploc plastic bags.
- Camera, film and spare batteries.
- Altimeter.
- Earplugs.
- Energy snacks.