Inca Trail 2D/1N

Inca Trail 2D/1N   Summary   Day 1 Cusco – Kilometer 104 (Chachabamba) – Aguas Calientes   Day 2 Machu Picchu – Cusco ITINERARY INCLUSIONS   RECOMMENDATIONS Day 1: Cusco – Kilometer 104 (Chachabamba) – Aguas Calientes Day 1: Cusco – Kilometer 104 (Chachabamba) – Aguas Calientes Pickup: 4:00 a.m. at the hotel in Cusco with the guide. Transport: Private bus to Ollantaytambo (1.5 hours) and train to Km 104, the starting point of the hike. Hike: Begin the 2-day Inca Trail, visiting archaeological sites like Chachabamba and Wiñayhuayna. Scenery: Enjoy views of the Urubamba River and orchids. Wiñayhuayna: Stop for a break and box lunch. Inti Punku: Pass through the Sun Gate to enjoy the sunset with fewer tourists. Machu Picchu: Walk 45 minutes to the citadel, then take a bus to Aguas Calientes. Dinner: Coordination and planning for the guided tour the next day. Day 2: Machu Picchu – Cusco Day 2: Machu Picchu – Cusco Machu Picchu: Key day of the tour. Early departure to take the first bus and witness the sunrise over the ruins. Guided Tour: 3 hours exploring enclosures, temples, fountains, plazas, and the agricultural and urban sectors. Free Time: Option to explore the ruins independently or hike Huayna Picchu (additional entry fee of $65). Return: Train from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo and private transfer to your hotel in Cusco. INCLUDES Professional guides: Experts in history, geology, and archaeology; fluent in English. Briefing session: Pre-hike meeting at the office. Accommodation: 3-star hotel (Tara Machu Picchu or similar). Transportation: Pick-up and private bus transfers between Cusco, Ollantaytambo, and Aguas Calientes. Train: Round-trip tickets on the «Expedition» service. Meals: 2 breakfasts, picnic lunch, and dinner in Aguas Calientes. Equipment: Picnic tent, oxygen tank, first-aid kit, rain poncho, and backpack cover. Tickets: Entry to the Inca Trail and Machu Picchu. Extras: Free storage for additional belongings, satellite phone for emergencies. Guided tour: Professional tour of Machu Picchu. NOT INCLUDED Second-day lunch. Entrance to the hot springs in Aguas Calientes (US$ 5). Tips (optional). WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING Documents: Passport and student ID (if applicable). Gear: 21L backpack, trekking poles (with rubber tips). Clothing: Waterproof pants and shorts, trekking shoes, two shirts, light sweater, rain jacket, clean clothes for Aguas Calientes, swimsuit (optional). Personal Items: Toothbrush, toothpaste, wet wipes, sunscreen, insect repellent, flexible water bottle. Medication: Altitude sickness remedies, prescribed medication, anti-blister gel. Optional: Camera, sunglasses, Swiss army knife. Day 1: Cusco – Kilometer 104 (Chachabamba) – Aguas Calientes Day 1: Cusco – Kilometer 104 (Chachabamba) – Aguas Calientes Pickup: 4:00 a.m. at the hotel in Cusco with the guide. Transport: Private bus to Ollantaytambo (1.5 hours) and train to Km 104, the starting point of the hike. Hike: Begin the 2-day Inca Trail, visiting archaeological sites like Chachabamba and Wiñayhuayna. Scenery: Enjoy views of the Urubamba River and orchids. Wiñayhuayna: Stop for a break and box lunch. Inti Punku: Pass through the Sun Gate to enjoy the sunset with fewer tourists. Machu Picchu: Walk 45 minutes to the citadel, then take a bus to Aguas Calientes. Dinner: Coordination and planning for the guided tour the next day. Day 2: Machu Picchu – Cusco Day 2: Machu Picchu – Cusco Machu Picchu: Key day of the tour. Early departure to take the first bus and witness the sunrise over the ruins. Guided Tour: 3 hours exploring enclosures, temples, fountains, plazas, and the agricultural and urban sectors. Free Time: Option to explore the ruins independently or hike Huayna Picchu (additional entry fee of $65). Return: Train from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo and private transfer to your hotel in Cusco. Day 1: Cusco – Kilometer 104 (Chachabamba) – Aguas Calientes Pickup: 4:00 a.m. at the hotel in Cusco with the guide. Transport: Private bus to Ollantaytambo (1.5 hours) and train to Km 104, the starting point of the hike. Hike: Begin the 2-day Inca Trail, visiting archaeological sites like Chachabamba and Wiñayhuayna. Scenery: Enjoy views of the Urubamba River and orchids. Wiñayhuayna: Stop for a break and box lunch. Inti Punku: Pass through the Sun Gate to enjoy the sunset with fewer tourists. Machu Picchu: Walk 45 minutes to the citadel, then take a bus to Aguas Calientes. Dinner: Coordination and planning for the guided tour the next day. Day 2: Machu Picchu – Cusco Machu Picchu: Key day of the tour. Early departure to take the first bus and witness the sunrise over the ruins. Guided Tour: 3 hours exploring enclosures, temples, fountains, plazas, and the agricultural and urban sectors. Free Time: Option to explore the ruins independently or hike Huayna Picchu (additional entry fee of $65). Return: Train from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo and private transfer to your hotel in Cusco. INCLUDES Professional guides: Experts in history, geology, and archaeology; fluent in English. Briefing session: Pre-hike meeting at the office. Accommodation: 3-star hotel (Tara Machu Picchu or similar). Transportation: Pick-up and private bus transfers between Cusco, Ollantaytambo, and Aguas Calientes. Train: Round-trip tickets on the «Expedition» service. Meals: 2 breakfasts, picnic lunch, and dinner in Aguas Calientes. Equipment: Picnic tent, oxygen tank, first-aid kit, rain poncho, and backpack cover. Tickets: Entry to the Inca Trail and Machu Picchu. Extras: Free storage for additional belongings, satellite phone for emergencies. Guided tour: Professional tour of Machu Picchu. NOT INCLUDED Second-day lunch. Entrance to the hot springs in Aguas Calientes (US$ 5). Tips (optional). WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING Documents: Passport and student ID (if applicable). Gear: 21L backpack, trekking poles (with rubber tips). Clothing: Waterproof pants and shorts, trekking shoes, two shirts, light sweater, rain jacket, clean clothes for Aguas Calientes, swimsuit (optional). Personal Items: Toothbrush, toothpaste, wet wipes, sunscreen, insect repellent, flexible water bottle. Medication: Altitude sickness remedies, prescribed medication, anti-blister gel. Optional: Camera, sunglasses, Swiss army knife. Book Now From $475.00

Inca Trail 4D/3N

Inca Trail 4D/3N   Summary   Day 1 Cusco – Piskacucho (Km 82) – Wayllabamba   Day 2 Wayllabamba – Ayapata – Warmiwañusca – Pacaymayo.   Day 3 Pacaymayo – Chakicocha – Phuyupatamarca – Intipata – Wiñaywayna   Day 4 Wiñaywayna – Machupicchu – Cusco ITINERARY INCLUSIONS RECOMMENDATIONS Day 1: Cusco – Piskacucho (Km 82) – Wayllabamba Day 1: Cusco – Piskacucho (Km 82) – Wayllabamba. Departure from Cusco at 5:00 a.m. 1.5-hour drive to Ollantaytambo. Opportunity to purchase missing gear (gloves, sunglasses, etc.) and enjoy the included breakfast. Transfer to Piskacuchu (Km 82), entrance to the Inca Trail. Pass through the checkpoint and begin the Inca Trail towards Wayllabamba. Stop at Miskay, a Quechua village, for lunch and rest. Visit the archaeological site of Patallacta or Llactapata, with a historical explanation from the guide. 2-hour hike to Wayllabamba. Overnight camping in Wayllabamba at 2,900 meters (9,514 feet) above sea level. Day 2: Wayllabamba – Ayapata – Warmiwañusca – Pacaymayo Day 2: Wayllabamba – Ayapata – Warmiwañusca – Pacaymayo. Early start to take advantage of the mountain shade. Ascent to the first pass of the Inca Trail: Warmiwañusca (4,200 meters above sea level), the highest point of the trail. Observation of ecological zones and microclimates. Panoramic view from the summit, with the opportunity for group photos. Descent to Pacaymayo (3,600 meters above sea level). Lunch at the campsite and free afternoon to explore and relax. Day 3: Pacaymayo – Chakicocha – Phuyupatamarca – Intipata – Wiñaywayna Day 3: Pacaymayo – Chakicocha – Phuyupatamarca – Intipata – Wiñaywayna Nutritious breakfast to start the day. 45-minute hike to Runkurakay Pass (3,850 meters above sea level), the second-highest on the trail. Stop to explore the Runkuracay archaeological site, with panoramic views and historical explanation. Visit to the archaeological sites of Sayacmarca and Phuyupatamarca to learn more about the Inca civilization. Lunch along the trail before continuing to Wiñaywayna. Overnight camping at Wiñaywayna, the final night on the Inca Trail. Farewell dinner with the porters, celebrating achievements and their support throughout the journey. Day 4: Wiñaywayna – Machupicchu – Cusco Day 4: Wiñaywayna – Machupicchu – Cusco Early breakfast to begin the final stretch of the Inca Trail. Hike to Inti Punku («Sun Gate»), the traditional entrance with a panoramic view of Machu Picchu. Time for photos and enjoying the breathtaking view of the citadel. Descent to Machu Picchu to check in and take a 2-hour guided tour. Exploration of the historic sanctuary to learn about its history, architecture, and cultural significance. Option to descend to Aguas Calientes by bus or walking via the Inca Trail. Lunch in Aguas Calientes and free time to explore the town. Return to Cusco: train to Ollantaytambo followed by a bus ride to Cusco, concluding the adventure. INCLUDES Professional guide and guided tour in Machu Picchu. Full transportation: Cusco-Km 82, bus in Machu Picchu, train, and return to Cusco. Gear: Tent, mattress, portable toilet, dining tent, rain poncho. Porters: For 7 kg of personal belongings and camping gear. Meals: 4 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners, snacks, drinking water, professional chef. Entries: Inca Trail and Machu Picchu. Safety: Satellite phone, radio, oxygen, first aid kit. Extras: Pre-departure meeting, storage, souvenir t-shirt. NOT INCLUDED Lunch on Day 4. Tips (optional). WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING Documents: Original passport, valid student ID (if applicable). Gear: Small backpack (max. 25L), water bottle (2-3 liters), sleeping bag (-10°C). Clothing: T-shirts (2-3), trekking pants, underwear (4), trekking socks (4), windbreaker, fleece jacket, waterproof clothing, hat, wool beanie, waterproof gloves. Accessories: Trekking shoes, flashlight, power bank, small towel, large plastic bags, comfortable shoes for the campsite. Protection: Sunscreen, rain poncho. Day 1: Cusco – Piskacucho (Km 82) – Wayllabamba Day 1: Cusco – Piskacucho (Km 82) – Wayllabamba. Departure from Cusco at 5:00 a.m. 1.5-hour drive to Ollantaytambo. Opportunity to purchase missing gear (gloves, sunglasses, etc.) and enjoy the included breakfast. Transfer to Piskacuchu (Km 82), entrance to the Inca Trail. Pass through the checkpoint and begin the Inca Trail towards Wayllabamba. Stop at Miskay, a Quechua village, for lunch and rest. Visit the archaeological site of Patallacta or Llactapata, with a historical explanation from the guide. 2-hour hike to Wayllabamba. Overnight camping in Wayllabamba at 2,900 meters (9,514 feet) above sea level. Day 2: Wayllabamba – Ayapata – Warmiwañusca – Pacaymayo Day 2: Wayllabamba – Ayapata – Warmiwañusca – Pacaymayo. Early start to take advantage of the mountain shade. Ascent to the first pass of the Inca Trail: Warmiwañusca (4,200 meters above sea level), the highest point of the trail. Observation of ecological zones and microclimates. Panoramic view from the summit, with the opportunity for group photos. Descent to Pacaymayo (3,600 meters above sea level). Lunch at the campsite and free afternoon to explore and relax. Day 3: Pacaymayo – Chakicocha – Phuyupatamarca – Intipata – Wiñaywayna Day 3: Pacaymayo – Chakicocha – Phuyupatamarca – Intipata – Wiñaywayna Nutritious breakfast to start the day. 45-minute hike to Runkurakay Pass (3,850 meters above sea level), the second-highest on the trail. Stop to explore the Runkuracay archaeological site, with panoramic views and historical explanation. Visit to the archaeological sites of Sayacmarca and Phuyupatamarca to learn more about the Inca civilization. Lunch along the trail before continuing to Wiñaywayna. Overnight camping at Wiñaywayna, the final night on the Inca Trail. Farewell dinner with the porters, celebrating achievements and their support throughout the journey. Day 4: Wiñaywayna – Machupicchu – Cusco Day 4: Wiñaywayna – Machupicchu – Cusco Early breakfast to begin the final stretch of the Inca Trail. Hike to Inti Punku («Sun Gate»), the traditional entrance with a panoramic view of Machu Picchu. Time for photos and enjoying the breathtaking view of the citadel. Descent to Machu Picchu to check in and take a 2-hour guided tour. Exploration of the historic sanctuary to learn about its history, architecture, and cultural significance. Option to descend to Aguas Calientes by bus or walking via the Inca Trail. Lunch in Aguas Calientes and free time to explore the