Traditional Inca Trail: 4D/3N

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TOUR DESCRIPTION
This wonderful Inca trail Mchupicchu hike Is undoubtedly one of the most frequented excursions planned for people who look for adventure when visiting Peru, its spectacular landscapes of Andes, a great mix of jungle and mountains that you will enjoy from beginning to end. There is nowhere on the other side of the planet with this natural circuit, changing ecological floors constantly adorned with imposing snowfalls, rivers and a great fauna and flora also Inca constructions with its architectural art which harmony perfectly with the natural environment in the region.

TOUR SUMMARY
Day 1: Cusco – Ollantaytambo – Wayllabamba, (8 km, 4 hours)
Day 2: Wayllabamba – Warmiwañusca Pass – Pacaymayo, (12 km, 8 hours)
Day 3: Pacaymayo – Wiñaywayna, (16 km, 12 hours)
Day 4: Wiñaywayna – Machu Picchu – Cusco, (6 km, 3 hours)

DETAILED TOUR:

DAY 1: CUSCO – OLLANTAYTAMBO – WAYLLABAMBA
05:30 am we will pick you up from your hotel and from there head to the town of Ollantaytambo where you will have time for breakfast and to buy sweets, chocolates or other snacks that you will you will need during the hike. We then head to Km. 82 Piscacucho (2700 m.a.s.l/ 8850 ft) where is located the first control. After that we will start the 02 hour hike to Patallacta (2750 m.a.s.l/ 9020 ft) an Inca archaeological site, after visiting this interesting place we will continue to hike for 45 minutes to our lunch spot where our cook and his team will cook a deliciious meal for us. After lunch we will continue our hike for another site and about half hour towards the camping site Wayllabamba (3000 m.a.s.l/ 9800 ft) where you will have time to rest and have some snacks, followed by dinner before going to bed.

DAY 2: WAYLLABAMBA – WARMIWAÑUSCA PASS – PACAYMAYO
In the morning we will have breakfast at 5:30 am and then continue our hike for 45 minutes to the second control point Wayllabamba. After this we will begin the gradual ascent that will take us about 1 hour and 30 minutes (4 km) to the second rest point in Llullucha Pampa 3800 m.a.s.l/ 12,460 ft then we will continue the hike for 1 hour and 45 minutes (4 km) to Warmiwañusca pass located at 4215 m.a.s.l/ 13,800 ft. We will rest for 2 hours and 30 minutes at the campsite of Pacay Mayo 3600 m.a.s.l/ 11,800 ft where we will have tea and later dinner and there we will also overnight there.

DAY 3: PACAYMAYO – WIÑAYWAYNA
After breakfast we continue our hike (about 16 km) that is surrounded by jungle vegetation and a number of archaeological Inca sites that had different functions during the Inca time. The first archaeological site we visit is Runcurakay (3750 m.a.s.l/ 12,300 ft), which is located 45 minutes from our starting point and this Inca archaeological complex was composed by towers that had the function of a strategic oversight sites of the valley. After this we continue to Runcurakay Pass 3900 m.a.s.l/ 12,800 ft where we will have an explanation about the Inca culture and have some time for relax. We continue walking for 1 hour and 30 minutes to the second archaeological site where we will visit Sayacmarka (a difficult zone to access due to the steep steps). After this we continue for 25 minutes to our lunch point at Chaquicocha where we will have lunch, prepared by our cook, this will give us the energy to continue our hike to the next archaeological site called Puyuptamarca 3750 m.a.s.l/ 12,300 ft that will take us about 2 hours and 30 minutes. From there we start a 03 hour descent hike to our camping site Wiñayhuayna where we will have tea and dinner, it will be a special one because our team and porters say goodbye to us.

DAY 4: WIÑAYWAYNA – MACHU PICCHU – CUSCO
This day, we will wake up at 3:30 am, have breakfast and descend to the control point where we will wait about 1 hour and 20 minutes until the gates open. Once we have passed through the control point, we will hike 1 hour and a half to Inti Punku (Sun Gate) where we will have time to enjoy the view of Machu Picchu. After that we will descend for 40 minutes all the way to the citadel of Machu Picchu.
We will take 02 hour guided tour of Machu Picchu Citadel also you will have time to take plenty of photos followed by free time to explore the archaeological site on your own. From here we will return to Machu Picchu Pueblo where we will have lunch and finally, we will head to the train station in order to return to Ollantaytambo and then take the bus back to Cusco..

Inclusions.
• Transport to Km. 82 (where the Inca trail starts)
• Entrance fee to the Inca Trail
• Professional guide
• Sleeping mat, large tent (Quadruple – only for 2 pax)
• Cook and kitchen equipment
• Table and chairs
• Meals (03 breakfasts – 03 lunches – 03 dinners)
• Porters to carry camping equipment and food.
• First Aid Kit
• Oxygen bottle
• Return ticket by train from Machu Picchu Pueblo to Ollantaytambo at 18.45 or 21:30 pm depending of the availability.
• Bus transfer from Ollantaytambo to Cusco.

No inclusions.
• Breakfast on the first day and lunch on the last day
• Sleeping bag (rental Price: 15 USD for 4 days)
• Extra porter (120 USD for 4 days – maximum weight: 14 kilos)
• Bus CONSETUR from Machu Picchu to Machu Picchu Pueblo.
• Tips.
• Visit to Huayna Picchu mountain or Machu Picchu mountain 65 USD per person.

What to bring.
• Passport (required for entrance to Machu Picchu)
• Backpack
• Warm cloths for the night
• Waterproof clothes
• Flashlight
• Hat
• T-shirts
• Insect replant
• Plastic poncho for the rain
• Water purification tablets
• First Aid Kit
• Water bottle
• Student ID ISIC card if applicable.
• Extra money in soles and dollars
• Walking sticks.

Price
Group USD 750 per person

Availability
Please send us an email or send us a message through WhatsApp.

To book the package tour
It’s required: Full names, date of birth, nationality and passport numbers.

About the payment:
To secure the package tour, we need 50% of the total payment, it can be wired by:
PayPal (topmachupicchutours@gmail.com) we will give you more details once we settle and finalize about our services.
The balance will be paid once you arrive in Cusco.

It is as follows:
For treks and day tours: no more than 48 hours before the first day of the trek. Payments may be made in cash in USD, Peruvian soles (using the daily exchange rate) or you can pay with any credit card.

For Peru itineraries: no less than two weeks before the start date of the trip,

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