Trekking Inca Trail to Machu Picchu

Trekking Inca Trail to Machu Picchu (Huayna Picchu 2.667 m)

Trekking Inca Trail to Machu Picchu (Huayna Picchu 2.667 m): The Inca Trail to Machu Picchu (also known as Camino Inca or Camino Inka) consists of three overlapping trails: Mollepata, Classic, and One Day. Mollepata is the longest of the three routes with the highest mountain pass and intersects with the Classic route before crossing Warmiwañusqa (dead woman). Located in the Andes mountain range, the trail passes through several types of Andean environments includingcloud forest and alpine tundra. Settlements, tunnels, and many Incan ruins are located along the trail before ending the terminus at the Sun Gate on Machu Picchu mountain. The two longer routes require an ascent to beyond 4,200 metres (13,800 ft) above sea level, which can result inaltitude sickness.

Located 2,430 meters high in a place of great beauty, in the middle of a tropical mountain forest, the sanctuary of Machu Picchu was probably the most amazing urban creation of the Inca Empire at its height. Its walls, terraces and ramps seem gigantic being carved in the rock cliffs, as if they were part of it. The natural setting, on the eastern slope of the Andes, is part of the upper Amazon basin, which has a varied flora and fauna. (UNESCO / BPI)

Peru: Trekking Salkantay to Machu Picchu, the highest pass (4600 m) Peru: Trekking Salkantay to Machu Picchu, the highest pass (4600 m) Peru: Trekking Salkantay to Machu Picchu, the highest pass (4600 m) Peru: Trekking Salkantay to Machu Picchu, the highest pass (4600 m)

Concern about overuse leading to erosion has led the Peruvian government to place a limit on the number of people who may hike this trail per season, and to sharply limit the companies that can provide guides. As a result, advance booking is mandatory. A maximum of 500 people are allowed on the trail each day, of which only 200 are trekkers, the rest being guides and porters As a result, the high season books out very quickly. The trail is closed every February for cleaning. This was originally done informally by organizations such as South American Explorers but is now managed officially.

Travel program


Itinerary:

Day 1: Arrival in Cuzco (3399 m) - Meet and transfer from airport to Hotel
Day 2: Optional : Sacred Valley Tour: Visit Pisac ruins, Pisac Market and Ollantaytambo Fortress
Day 3: From Cuzco transport - Trekking to Huayllabamba (3000 m)
Day 4: Huayllabamba - Trekking to Pacaymayu (3900 m)
Day 5: Pacaymayu (3900 m) - Trekking Wiñaywayna (2600 m)
Day 6: Wiñaywayna - Trekking to Machu picchu (2450 m) - Huaynapicchu (2720 m) - Transfer Tren to Cuzco
Day 7: City Cuzco - Flight to Lima (161 m) Back Home

Detailed Program


Day 1: Arrival in Cuzco (3399 m) - Meet and transfer from airport to Hotel
Optional: City Tour where you can visit Cathedral, Koricancha, Sacsayhuaman, Kenko, Puca Pucara and Tambomachay. Evening : Briefing with your guide to review details on your trek. Hotel Rumipunku Includes : American Buffet breakfast. Overnight Hotel (B/-/-)
Day 2: Optional : Sacred Valley Tour: Visit Pisac ruins, Pisac Market and Ollantaytambo Fortress
(Tourist ticket is the same as the City Tour.) Afternoon meeting with your Inca Trail guide to review details regard the trek. Hotel Rumipunku Includes : American Buffet breakfast . Overnight Hotel (B/-/-)
Day 3: From Cuzco transport - Trekking to Huayllabamba (3000 m)
We pick you from your hotel and drive towards to Km 82 (2650 m) where we collect the porters to commence walking, via Urubamba Valley. From km 82 we cross the raging Vilcanota river. Walking in the shadow of snow-capped Mount Veronica (5680 m) We stop for lunch. We complete 5 to 6 hours of gentle hiking by reaching the first campsite by the river at Huayllabamba (3000 m). Overnight Camp (B/L/D)
Day 4: Huayllabamba - Trekking to Pacaymayu (3900 m)
This second day is the most arduous of our journey. After a nice breakfast we commence by ascending to Warmihuañusca ( Dead Women ) pass ( 4200 m). This change of altitude means that we will pass through three separate ecological zones during the day : Quechua, Yunga and Puna ( from valleys with trees, through high pasture, to arid grassless are as short of the snowline ). The ascent of over (1200 m) to the first pass earns magnificent views. Descending from this superb vantage point we pass waterfalls before making camp at Pacaymayu.(3550 m). We complete 7 hours hiking. Overnight Camp (B/L/D)
Day 5: Pacaymayu (3900 m) - Trekking Wiñaywayna (2600 m)
The day starts with the pass of Runkuracay (3900 m) where we see an Inca watchtower. Then we continue to the Inca ruins at Sayacmarca (a small maze like ruin built above a sheer cliff ) and, passing through a rock tunnel, we reach Phuyupatamarca ( City above the clouds) (3,600 mts), a beautiful set of linked stone baths still supplied by mountain streams. From this area, we should achieve views of Mt.Salkantay (6271 m), one of two most sacred peaks to the Incas. The descent down from the third pass (3600 m) is by a continuous set of steps (over 2300 of them), into cloud-forest, to our last campsite. From here a short walk takes us to the impressive ruins of Wiñaywayna (2600 m). The extra relaxation time provided here allows us to recoup our strength to make an early start the next day and maximize the experience of Machupicchu. We complete 7 hours.. Overnight Camp (B/L/D)
Day 6: Wiñaywayna - Trekking to Machu picchu (2450 m) - Huaynapicchu (2720 m) - Transfer Tren to Cuzco
A pre-dawn breakfast allows us to ascend to Intipuncu (the sun-gate) (2750 m) where we may observe the sunrise over Machupicchu (2450 m) After taking in this memorable view we descend to the site for a guided tour, starting before the crowds arrive by train from Cusco. There should be 6 to 7 hours available to spend in this unique archaeological site, allowing ample opportunities to explore on your own. Those not yet tired of heights might like to climb Huayna picchu for an unparalleled view of the lost city of the Incas ( add $ 63 require to make reservation in advance). Alternatively it is possible to visit the hot baths of Aguas Calientes. At the nearby town of the same name we take the afternoon train for Cusco. Transfer to your Hotel - Cuzco Hotel Rumipunku Includes : American Buffet breakfast. Overnight Hotel (B/-/-)
Day 7: City Cuzco - Flight to Lima (161 m) Back Home
The end of the trip, if you are interested to extension tour in Peru: Cordillera Blanca, Cordillera Huyahuash or Sout America Contact Us! . Overnight --- (B/-/-)

Included meals: B=breakfast; L=lunch; D=dinner

What's Included


Services included in the prices:
  • Private Tourist bus from Cusco to Km 82 (initial point) we pick you up from your Hotel
  • Professional Inka Trail English Speaking guide (with license)
  • Entrance fee to the Inca Trail Park and to Machupicchu ($ 98.00)
  • Specialized Cook + assistant
  • Nutritious, delicious meals with fresh, high quality ingredients, high in energy value and prepared carefully to avoid illness. 3 Breakfast, 3 Lunchs, 3 Dinners, & drinks
  • Happy Hour with Machu Tea - every afternoon
  • Warm water each morning to wash yourselves
  • Camping Equipment: two person tent - 3 season ( brands The North Face, REI)
  • Tent for kitchen, tent for dinning, mattresses, camping stools, camping tables and cooking gear, oxygen, first- Aid –Kit
  • Fairly treated Porters carry the camping equipment, tents, food, cooking gear, dining tents
  • Extra porters to carry your duffel bag this includes your sleeping bags. Max 6 kilos p.p (clients carry a day pack with essencial belongings)
  • Health and Insurance for our porters, cooks, assistants, field crew and Inca Explorers staff
  • Bus from Machupicchu down to Aguas Calientes (25’)
  • Afternoon tourist train/Bus to Cusco – Expedition class
  • Transfer from train station to Hotel
Not included:
  • Entry fee to Huaynapicchu Mt.(add $ 63.00). Require to make reservations in advance
  • Sleeping bag Add $ 20.00 (for the whole trip, sleeping bags are from down and feather)
  • * If you want to upgrade your train to Vistadome Class or to an earlier train $ 40.00 p.p Gratuities.
  • Extra personal expenses
  • Meals not mentioned in the program .
  • Internal Flights, insurance. Visas. Cancellation fees.
  • Transfer from airport to Hotel add $ 8.00
Our offer is included with Hotel Rumi Punku - Cuzco - Peru info: www.rumipunku.com

Reservation::
  • Important: Under current park regulations, trek permits are sold on a first come/first served basis, and are limited to 500 persons per day, including passengers, guides, cooks and porters. We would recommend you to make your reservations as far in advance as possible, popular dates from April to August get book early 2016!!!.

Prices & Dates


Tour Information:

Season: March to December - All year on request
Difficulty: Moderate
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