4-Day Ultimate Guided Inca Trail Trek to Machu Picchu

Cusco, Peru

4 days (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

What's Included

Inca Trail Trek
Roundtrip bus to/from start and end point of tour
Machu Picchu Visit
Train Aguas Calientes - Ollantaytambo
Inca Trail permits
Machu Picchu entrance fees
Porters and cook to carry all shared camping equipment
Emergency oxygen bottle and First Aid Kit
Professional Bilingual Guide on trek & Machu Picchu tour
Breakfast (3)

Breakfast
Lunch (3)

Lunch
Dinner (3)

Dinner

Airport pick-up/drop-off
Accommodation in Cuzco
Day 1 breakfast, Day 4 lunch and dinner, bottled water
Guide for bus and train transfers
Travel insurance
Tips and personal expenses

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

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Pickup details

Please note that there is a mandatory pre-departure briefing at our Cuzco Headquarters one day prior to departure at 6 PM. You will receive detailed information on your excursion, a list of what to bring and confirm your departure details. We are is located at: Calle Matara 242, Second Floor. Cuzco, Peru

Operating hours
.6:00 am

Itinerary

Day 1

Transfer to Lares via Calca, and hike to Huacawasi (L/D)

1 Stop

Lares

18 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Accommodation: Campsite in Huacawasi (3850m).

Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Day 2

Trek to the pass of Ipsy Qocha, Patacancha, and transfer to Ollantaytambo (B/L/D)

1 Stop

Ollantaytambo

1 day • Admission Ticket Free

Accommodation: Campsite in Ollantaytambo.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3

Hike to Chachabambas, Wiñayhuayna and Sun Gate (B/L/D)

2 Stops

Chachabamba

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Winay Wayna

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Accommodation: Hotel in Aguas Calientes.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4

Explore Machu Picchu (B)

2 Stops

Machu Picchu

8 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Aguas Calientes

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Accommodation: Not included

Meals: Breakfast

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 9 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a strong physical fitness level
As of June 11, 2022, all travelers over 18 years old must have three doses of the COVID-19 vaccine. That means two regular doses plus a booster. Passengers from 12 to 17 years old must prove they are vaccinated with two doses. If they do not have a complete scheme, they must present the negative result of an RT-PCR test taken no more than 48 hours before boarding in their country of origin.
The reduced BASIC (LIGHT) service ONLY INCLUDES a basic foam sleeping mat and EXCLUDES the thermal sleeping bag, duffel bag and porter to carry personal gear. You will carry your own backpack, sleeping bag, mattress and personal gea

The COMPLETE service INCLUDES a thermal sleeping bag, foam sleeping mat, duffel bag & porter to carry a total of 7kgs of personal gear for each trekker (3kgs sleeping bag & mat + 4kgs personal items).
Single travelers will share a room with another traveler & couples will have a private room.
This hike is demanding, it’s important to be in good physical condition. The Inca Trail elevation changes make the hike strenuous as there are three passes during the hike and you will have 1950 meters of uphill and 2250 meters of descent.
SUGGESTED PACKING LIST: Bring or Rent in Cuzco: hiking poles, rain pants, rain poncho, trekking boots, sandals, warm socks, sweater, thermals, hat, gloves, sun hat, sun block, sun glasses, flashlight/torch, camera, extra batteries and memory card (there is limited to no electricity available during the trek), waterproof bags for your camera, hand sanitizer, personal first aid kit, water bottle. Bring extra cash for snacks, water, gatorade which doubles or triples in price along the trail.
DON'T FORGET THE ESSENTIALS: Original passport, visa (if applicable), insurance card, personal medications.
Travellers who booked their trip using one passport, then renewed or replaced it afterward, must carry the old passport they used to make the booking or a photocopy with them on the trip.
No departures in February due to unfavorable climatic conditions.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.