Day 1: Cusco -km 82- Wayllabamba (L) (D)
Our guide will pick you up from your hotel in Cusco very early in the morning, to take bus to km 82 to begin your trek along the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. After approximately three hours walking you will stop for lunch. Them you will continue walking towards your first camp at Wayllabamba, on the way you will have a guided tour of the archaeological complex of Llactapata. Dinner and overnight in tents at the campsite.

Day 2: Wayllabamba - Warmiwañusca - Pacaymayo (B) (L) (D)
After breakfast, the toughest part of the trail begin, walking towards the highest point in the Inca Trail where you will have an unbelievable panoramic view of the whole area and will observe different types of microclimates. After a 3 hours walk you will reach the first pass, named Warmiwañusca or Dead Woman's Pass, at approximately 4,200 m.a.s.l. Here, you will have a tremendous feeling of achievement mixed with relief on reaching the top. After lunch you will continue your walking down to Pacaymayo where you will camp and have dinner.

Day 3: Pacaymayo - Puya Patamarka - Wiñay Huayna (B) (L) (D)
After breakfast start the descent towards the second most important pass of the trail at 3,850 m.a.s.l. having a guided visit at the archaeological complex of Runkurakay and the Inca citadel of Sayacmarca. Continue your trekking towards Puya Patamarka (Cloud-level town), another important archaeological monument, where lunch will be served. After a short break you will continue walking to Wiñay Huayna (Forever Young) for a guided visit of this impressive archaeological complex with a spectacular setting. Dinner and overnight at the camp.

Day 4: Wiñay Huayna - Machu Picchu - Cusco (B)
After breakfast, have a very early start to arrive in time for sunrise at Machu Picchu.
After a one hour walk through the forest towards the Inti Punku or the Gate of the Sun, also known as the Entrance Gate to Machu Picchu, where you will have the most impressive panoramic view of the citadel. Upon arrival at Machu Picchu, three-hours guided tour around the citadel, visiting the main sites and monuments. After the tour you will have free time to wander around, then you will meet with the rest of the group to drive by bus down to Aguas Calientes. In the afternoon, transfer by train to Ollantayatambo,them you will take bus to Cusco, arrive in Cusco at 9:30p.m, end of services.

TOUR INCLUDED

- Transportation to head of trail (Km. 82)
- Entrance ticket to Inka Trail and Machu Picchu
- Bus ticket down to Aguas Calientes
- Train ticket back to Ollantaytambo
- Bus to Cusco
- Cook and cooking equipment
- Porters service (to carry the tents and cooking equipment only)
- Guided visit to Machu Picchu and the ruins along the trail.
- English/Spanish speaker professional tour guide during all Inca Trail
- Meals as mentioned in the itinerary
- Personal camping equipment such as tents.
- Vegetarian food available on request with no extra charge.

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: During the hike you will have to carry the sleeping bag, pad and your personal stuff (e.g. backpack). You can request availability for a personal porter.