| Day
1: Cusco - Wiñaywayna - Aguas Calientes (L) (D)
We leave Cusco early in the morning by train to Km 104 where the trek
starts. Upon arrival we visit the ruin of Chachabamba in 2250 m.a.s.l.
Here agricultural product from other areas where collected to be brought
to Machu Picchu. Then we begin our walk towards Wiñay Wayna.
On the way we have beautiful views of the Urubamba river and the chances
are many to see different kinds of the famous orchid family.
We turn around the last corner and have the amazing Wiñay Wayna
rigth below us, we stop to make a visit of this interesting and important
inca site.
After a few minutes walking we stop for lunch. In the afternoon we
walk the last hours towards Machu Picchu, that we see on a distance
from the Inti Punku (Gate of the Sun) in the beautiful afternoon sun
before continuing down to Aguas Calientes. We spend the night in a nice
hostal in town.
Day 2: Machu Picchu - Cusco (B)
After breakfast we'll take bus to Machu Picchu ruins (2400 m.a.s.l.).
Guided tour of the ruins for approximately 3 hours, free time to visit
Machupicchu. In the afternoon we take bus down to Aguas Calientes them
we take the train to Ollantaytambo, them bus to Cusco, arrive to Cusco
9:30pm. End of services.
TOUR INCLUDED
- Transportation by train to head of trail (Km. 104)
- Train ticket back to Ollantaytambo
- Bus to Cusco
- Entrance ticket to Inka Trail and Machu Picchu
- Bus tickets Machu Picchu / Aguas Calientes / Machu Picchu
- 01 night accommodation in Aguas Calientes
- English/Spanish speaker professional guide during all Inca Trail
- Meals as mentioned in the itinerary
What you need to take:
Original passport (and *International Student card (ISIC) if applicable)
Sleeping bag (not included but can be hired from us).
Walking boots
Waterproof jacket/rain poncho
Warm jacket.
Hat and gloves.
T-shirts
Comfortable trousers
Sun hat
Sun protection cream
Insect repellent
Toiletries
Personal medication
Camera and films
Torch with spare batteries (headlamps are useful)
Optional items to take:
Shorts
Walking stick (with rubber tip)
Sandals
Extra money
Bathing suit (for hot springs in Aguas Calientes)
Optional services (not included):
Hire of sleeping bag - 10 seasons $20.
1st breakfast and lunch on day 4.
1 Extra porter to carry personal items ($80)
Half porter up to 7 kilos ($50) If required, please advise us when filling
in booking form. 7 kilos includes sleeping bag and mat's
Walking sticks ($10).
Note: The prices of this table are based
on the standards, you can request this same programm with a different
level of category with more comfort. |