The classic Inca Trail hike to Machu Picchu is considered one of the best treks in the world due to its exquisite beauty and natural environment. This includes different ecological areas from high Andean hills to rainforests.
On tour with us, you will be immersed in culture and history through experiences such as meeting local families, learning ancient traditions and watching cultural shows. We also include delicious local meals during our hikes.
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A reasonable level of fitness is required but it’s more about spending time on your feet rather than covering large distances. You’ll walk around the sights and climb some steps.
Moderate
A good level of fitness is required as you need to be comfortable walking for 4-5 hours and covering longer distances. Hiking activities will be at a moderate pace and will involve more challenging terrain.
Challenging
You’ll need to be fit and adventurous to participate in these tours as on some days you will be active for most of the day. The terrain may be more challenging and the activities more physically demanding.
Today we pick you up from your hotel at 4:00 am, then we go to the town of Ollantaytambo in our private transport. At 9:00 am you will start the trek along the famous Inca trail to Machu Picchu, the first day will be an adaptation trek, since we cross the valley floor surrounded by mountains. Today's main attraction will be the imposing ruins of Llaqtapata. In the afternoon after 5 hours of walking we will arrive at the camp located in the town of Huayllabamba.
DAY 2
Level 3Moderate
Max Elevation4200 m.a.s.l
Hiking Distance12
Walking Time7
AYAPATA - WARMIWAÑUSCA PASS - PACAYMAYU
Today we are going to start the day very early, after a nutritious breakfast, we begin the ascent to the highest point of the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, today the road crosses the highest peaks, as well as one of the most beautiful Andean forests, full of native species such as Unca, Kiswar, Queñas, which are typical trees of this site. After three hours we will arrive at the site of Lulluchapampa, from this point we walk through the Andean paramos surrounded by shrubby vegetation, and grasslands such as Ichu. At noon we crown the summit, and from there we have to make a descent to the Pacaymayu valley where our second day of Camping will be.
DAY 3
Level 3Moderate
Max Elevation3900
Hiking Distance16
Walking Time10
RUNKURAKAY - PHUYUPATAMARKA - WIÑAYWAYNA
Today it is one of the most beautiful, because you will walk the majestic Inca trail through the cloud forest, you will visit the 6 best temples of the Inca era, such as Runkurakay, Sayacamarka, Conchamarka, Phuyupatamarka, Intipata and Wiñaywayna. But it will also be one of the longest of the entire tour, where you will pass from the highlands to the cloud forest where it is inhabited by the most beautiful birds such as the tanagers. It is also the habitat of orchids and spectacled bears.
DAY 4
Level 2Moderate
Max Elevation2700
Hiking Distance10
Walking Time6
TOUR IN MACHU PICCHU - CUSCO
Today will be one of our last days on the famous Inca trail to Machu Picchu. After getting up early with our guide, we will make the last section of the circuit to Puerta del Sol, from where we can see the great citadel of Machu Picchu surrounded by the great Vilcanota River. The tour inside the wonder of the world is very restricted, this is due to the heritage laws issued by UNESCO, so we can only access a few recent Incas. In the afternoon you will return by train to Ollantaytambo, and then in our private transportation to your hotel in Cusco.
Included
INCLUDED
Pick up from your hotel in cusco
Private transportattion from Cusco to Km82 start of the hike
Professional licensed guide fluent in English, Spanish
Support staff including professional cooks and porters
03 breakfasts, 03 lunches, and 03 dinners
Boiled water from day 2 until last day breakfast
Kitchen tent, dining tent with table, stools, and all dining implements
Porters for your duffel bag ( 6 kg free per person)
Camping tents
Tickets for the Classic Inca Trail and Machu Picchu
Bus Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes
Train ticket from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo
NOT INCLUDED
Sleeping Bag
Huayna Picchu ( extra cost of $ 80 usd, depends of the availability)
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