Duration:
4 Days 3 Nights
Difficulty:
Advanced
Altitude:
4200 masl
Tour Type:
Hiking, camping
Max. people:
02 Min - 08 Max
Price per person in group service
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Hike the classic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu; You will experience one of the most famous Inca Trail 4 days, where we can observe Inca buildings along the way until you reach the Sun Gate, from here we will have a unique view of the sun at dawn to have the first magical view of Machu Picchu.
The Inca Trail is Peru’s own microcosm: a lush green cloud forest teeming with wildlife, Andean mountain passes, a vast landscape dotted with ruins of the Inca civilization and it is only accessible to those who follow this famous trail. This is the most popular hike along the Inca Trail.
In the morning, pectacular arrival at Machu Picchu. After a professional guided tour, take a bus to Aguas Calientes where the group boards a train to Cusco; a journey that winds through the beautiful Urubamba River valley. Transportation to your hotel.
Optional: If you wish to spend an extra day in Machu Picchu, please let us know so we can change the date of your train ticket back to Cusco. We provide a guide and a hotel for the extra day at an additional cost. Please note that you will have to pay for a second day entrance fee to the Inca City of Machu Picchu.
Landslides, bad weather conditions, changes in itinerary for security reasons, diseases, pandemics, changes in government policies, political instability, strikes, acts of God, etc. Andino Tours Peru, will always look for the best option in case of these situations and always taking care of the safety of our passengers.
As a Direct Local Tour Operator, we provide you with a duffel bag at your briefing and include an additional porter, who will carry up to 7 kgs/15lbs including your sleeping bag, mattress and extra clothes. According to Peruvian law, a duffel bag should not weigh more than 7 kilograms (15lbs).
This limit is established to protect the health of the carriers or horses. All bags will be weighed prior to acceptance. If you need more than 7 kilos, then it will be your responsibility to carry the extra weight with your daypack. In these 7 kilos, count 2 kilos for your sleeping bag and 1 kilo for your sleeping pad. This leaves about 4 kilos for his personal equipment.
We strongly recommend a small backpack of 30 to 40L for day hikes. A large backpack will not be allowed in Machu Picchu. The rest of your belongings will be in your duffel bag at camp.
Water: Please supply your own water until the first lunch spot, then we will provide cold boiled water at each meal time. Please bring your canteens.
Cusco has an airport for local or national flights. In order to get to Cusco, all travelers must disembark in Lima and go through migration, even if their flight to Cusco is on the same day and with the same airline.
The best travel option to Cusco is by air. Currently, there are several airlines that provide the Lima-Cusco air transportation service, among which we can mention: LATAM, VIVA AIR, SKY AIRLINE, and STAR PERU. Of all of them, LATAM is the most recommended, due to the variety of schedules it handles.
The land travel option is also a good option, but you always have to look for the best options that offer adequate comfort for the trip. The trip by bus is 22 hours. If your trip is from Puno or Arequipa, you can take this option since the trip is usually cheaper and it is only about 12 hours of travel.
That is why people who travel at a lower level suffer from altitude sickness, “Soroche”. This is because at higher altitudes, less oxygen is contained than those who are at sea level, so the body works harder to get the oxygen it needs. That is why for long walks it is recommended to stay at least two days in Cusco.
Symptoms of altitude sickness are headache, tiredness, nausea, vomiting, sleep problems, loss of appetite, trouble breathing. Most of the time, the symptoms will be mild, but if they get worse, consult a doctor or contact our offices.
Coca tea is a recommended infusion for this disease, so within the accommodation it is always offered to counteract altitude sickness.
You must remember that you come to enjoy a trip through wonderful trails with people who will always be willing to help you, so you can relax and enjoy every moment.
One of the big questions is how the weather is in Cusco. It is easy to get this information on the internet, but you also have to take into account that each season and during these times the climates are changing. The dry season in Cusco is from April to October, but there will always be a sudden rain with lightning and thunder.
It is always advisable to have the appropriate rain gear, such as rain ponchos or waterproof jackets, waterproof gloves, and suitable shoes that do not slip in the rain.
Each member of the Andino Tours Peru staff has received first aid training from a specialist doctor. Every year we carry out this mandatory training, and on each of our excursions you will have a first-aid kit for basic medical problems (Traveler’s Diarrhea, scrapes, cuts, etc.) and, in fact, oxygen should not be lacking.
To protect your trip, the purchase of travel insurance is recommended. Having insurance before the trip is highly recommended. I have agreements with companies that provide this service that will make your trip more pleasant and peaceful in Peru.
For all our excursions, we have biodegradable soap, and all our garbage is returned to Cusco. Our staff is trained to take care of the environment. We use environmentally friendly chemical portable toilets.
We launched a program where for each traveler who reserves with us, we donate 10 trees that will be delivered to the communities of Mikaypata, Ninamarca, Huatoqto, and others, committing them to caring for the environment.
The Inca Trail The was used by the Incas to reach Machu Picchu and today it is also the most famous trail in Peru that tourists try to reach on foot. It is considered sacred, and the trail starting from Km. 43 allows you to see many archaeological sites such as Llaktapata, Lunclakai and Winaywayna before reaching the sacred citadel of Machu Picchu. Enjoy snow-capped mountains and cloud forests.
The Classic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu begins at a point in the Sacred Valley known as “Kilometer 82”. To begin your journey, you cross a narrow bridge at Kusicancha, then head to the left side of a eucalyptus forest. This hike is not for the faint of heart as you have to climb above 4,600 m.a.s.l., the trail ascends, descends and follows the mountains through ancient carved stone steps, then continues through three high Andes mountains, one of which has an ominous name, “Paso de la Mujer Muerta” (Dead Woman’s Pass).
Once you have reached the top, when you can catch your breath, you will undoubtedly marvel at the truly breathtaking views of the snow-capped mountains of the Vilcanota Range. Along the way, visitors will be able to experience a wide range of microclimates and observe the ever-changing flora and fauna characteristic of the high Andes and cloud forests, as well as the immense biodiversity of the Amazon.
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