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WALKING THE INCA TRAIL

Tour to Cusco - Machu Picchu 4Days/3Nights
Walk in the footsteps of the great Inca civilization as you journey along their ancient trail to the sacred city of Machu Picchu.The history comes to life along this ancient route as each day you pass ever larger ruins. Scenery changes from snowcapped mountains to lush green cloud forest.
Starting point  : Cusco
Ending point    : Cusco
Tour Type          : Archaeological, cultural,                       ecological, hiking and camping
 
Please select the prices:

Price per person in US dollars

SERVICES ON REGULAR BASIS*
 
   : US $ 482.00 per person
             Vistadome-Superior Tourism

   : US $ 460.00 per person              Economic Tourism
 

PRIVATE SERVICES*
   : US $ 837.00 per person
             Vistadome-Superior Tourism

   : US $ 814.00 per person              Economic Tourism
 

Note 1: Reservations should be made minimum 45 days prior to the date of travel.
Note 2: Once the reservation has been confirmed and paid, no refunds can be requested.
Subject to change without notice

In the Urubamba River Valley, within a spectacular setting of lush jungle vegetation and rugged mountainous landscapes, lies Machu Picchu. The Inca Trail is just a small part of an Incan Highway system that integrated the Four Regions of the Tawantinsuyo Empire. This trek of approximately 43 km consists of four days trekking and finishes on arrival at the Citadel of Machu Picchu.

All our programmes can be tailor made according to your requirements, whether regarding the length of your tour, any special interests or specific activities, flight reservations, optional destinations or tours.

DAY 01: Cusco - km 82 - Huayllabamba
At approximately 6:30 am, our guide will pick you up from your hotel to transfer you by bus to the km 82 where you will arrive at approx. 10:30 am. Here you will meet the team that will join you during the trek, such as the porters, camp assistants and cooks. You will begin the walk, the first day is quite easy and during the first kilometers you will have a beautiful view of the snow peaked Veronica Mountain, walking alongside the Vilcanota River until you arrive at the Archaeological Complex of Patallacta, where you will have lunch and gain energy to reach Huayllabamba, where the first camp is set up.

Meals Included:
Snack, lunch, afternoon snack and dinner

DAY 02: Huayllabamba - Pacaymayo
After breakfast, the hardest part of the trail begins, with a steep ascent, followed by 3 hours walking until reaching the first step, called Warmiwañusca (Dead Woman), up to 4200

m.a.s.l. approximately.You will not only enjoy incredible panoramic views from here but you will also have the satisfaction to have reached the top. After lunch in Vizcachayoc we will descend towards Pacaymayo (3500 m.a.s.l.) for dinner and camp.
Meals Included:
Breakfast, snack, lunch, afternoon snack and dinner.

DAY 03: Pacaymayo - Wiñayhuayna

After breakfast the ascent will begin until the second most important step of the route, up to 3900 m.a.s.l., where you will enjoy a guided visit to the Archaeological Complex Runkurakay and the Inca Citadel of Sayacmarca (3,600 m.a.s.l.). Lunch in Chaqquicocha. Then, you will continue walking towards Phuya Patamarka (Town in Clouds), another important archaeological monument. After a brief rest, we will continue walking until arriving at Wiñay Huayna (Always Young), for a guided visit to this spectacularly located Archaeological Complex. Dinner and overnight in the camp. Note: The above are the regular camp sites according to the circuit operated by Enjoy Peru, however, these can vary according to disposition levied by the Machu Picchu Management Unit without previous warning, but which will not affect the itinerary.
Meals Included: Breakfast, snack, lunch, afternoon snack and dinner

DAY 04: Wiñay Huayna - Machu Picchu - Cusco
After breakfast (05:00 approx.), start walking for one hour by the forest until the Inti Punku (Door of the Sun), known like the front door to Machu Picchu, from where we will be able to have an impressive panoramic view of the Inca Citadel. Upon arrival to Machu Picchu, you will have a guided tour of the ruins and monuments, such as the Main Square, the Circular Tower, the Sacred Solar Clock, the Royal Quarters, the Temple of the Three Windows and the cemeteries. Free time to stroll around the Citadel and then meet the rest of the group to be transferred by bus to Aguas Calientes for lunch (not included). In the afternoon return to Cusco by train. Upon arrival in Cusco, transfer to your selected hotel.

Meals Included: Breakfast and snack


• 1 Train ticket Machu Picchu-Cusco
• Entrance fee to the Inca Trail and Machu Picchu
• Porters for equipment and cooks service
• Arrival and departure transfers
• All applicable taxes
• Bilingual guided tours (English, Spanish)
• All Meals as indicated on the itinerary
• Camping equipment including tents, mattresses, kitchen tent, lunch tent, etc

PACKAGE NOT INCLUDED:
• International and Domestic flights (Lima / Cusco / Lima: US$ 294 aprox.)
• Airport taxes
• Lunch on day 4
• Baggage excess
• Alcoholic drinks, soda or bottled mineral water
• Personal expenses
• Tips
• International or National personal telephone calls
• Personal porters (rucksack and other personal equipment will have to be carried by the passenger) and sleeping bags


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