Inca Trail 4 Days
from/per person:
$980.00
Inca Trail 4 Days
Description:
Inca Trail 4 days; for a more adventurous Inca Trail experience, we offer the famous inca trail 4 days to Picchu. This trail is much more demanding than our 2-Day option, and you will camp along the trail. The trail passes through the Andean cloud forest and over stunning mountain passes. You will discover ancient archaeological sites and a variety of flora and fauna along this original Inca Trail. You will be accompanied by a team of porters who will transport your gear and a master chef to prepare your meals as you trek and camp your way to the famous Machu Picchu ruins.
Overview
Itinerary
Included
Prices
- DAY 1: Cusco – Wayllabamba
- DAY 2: Wayllabamba – Pacaymayo
- DAY 3: Pacaymayo – Wiñay Wayna
- DAY 4: Wiñay Wayna – Machu Picchu – Cusco
Highest Point: 4200m/13780ft
Distance: 44km / 27mi
Overall Difficulty: 1 2 3 4 5
Itinerary – Inca Trail 4 days
DAY 1: Cusco – Wayllabamba
Depart Cusco at 6:00 in the morning by our private transport to ollantaytambo where you can have your breakfast then drive 30 more minutes to the community of Piscaycucho where we cross the Urubamba River by bridge and begin the Inca Trail. We will follow a trail along the Urubamba River, enjoying stunning views of the snow-capped Mount Veronica (5830m) and reach the Inca archeological remains at Llactapata by mid-day. lunch with amazing views then we Continue through lush farmland and woodlands, we climb gradually to our first campsite at Wayllabamba.
- Meals: L, D
- Maximum Altitude: 2,950m / 9,678ft
- Minimum Altitude: 2,250m / 7,382ft
- Distance: 12km / 7.5mi
- Walking Time: 5-6 hrs
DAY 2: Wayllabamba – Pacaymayo
After breakfast and an early start, we begin a steep climb through the Andean cloud forest and highland puna to the highest point on our trek, Warminwañuscca, or Dead Woman’s Pass. During our ascent, we will enjoy the wide variety of plant, flower, and bird species supported by this unique eco-climate. Once we reach the pass, our challenge is rewarded by an astonishing panoramic view of the Vilcanota and Vilcabamba mountain ranges. From here, we descend into the Pacaymayo river valley and on to our second campsite at Pacaymayo.
- Meals: B, L, D
- Maximum Altitude: 4,200m / 13,780ft
- Minimum Altitude: 2,950m / 9,678ft
- Distance: 11km / 6.8mi
- Walking Time: 6-7 hrs
DAY 3: Pacaymayo – Wiñay Wayna
This day we follow ancient stone paths and steps over Runkuracay Pass to the well-preserved Inca remains of Runkurakay, Sayacmarca, and Phuyupatamarca. We will view the Incas’ complex architectural style and reverence for natural geography and beauty. rigth after visiting Sayacmarca you will have a delicious lunch with amazing views. then we go back on the trail to head down the sub-tropical Andean slope we reach another strategic and aesthetically-situated site at Wiñay Wayna, where we camp for the night.
- Meals: B, L, D
- Maximum Altitude: 3,975m / 13,041ft
- Minimum Altitude: 2,550m / 8,366ft
- Distance: 16km / 9.9mi
- Walking Time: 8 hrs
DAY 4: Wiñay Wayna – Machu Picchu – Cusco
Leaving Wiñay Wayna, we continue through the highland jungle to our destination: Intupunku, or the Sun Gate to Machu Picchu. Arriving at daybreak, we catch our first breathtaking view of this historical wonder. We have the rest of the day to learn about and explore the main complex of the Machu Picchu Sanctuary before taking the train back to Cusco in the afternoon.
- Meals: B
- Maximum Altitude: 2,700m / 8,858ft
- Minimum Altitude: 2,000m / 6,562ft
- Distance: 5km / 3.1mi
- Walking Time: 2 hrs
Inca Trail 4 Days; Inclusions
SERVICE INCLUDED:
- Hotel transfers and private bus to trailheah
- Entrance fees for Inca Trail and Machu Picchu
- Guided tour of Machu Picchu
- High quality double-occupancy tents and camping equipment
- Sleeping mattress
- Hot water in the morning for washing
- Drinking water during the trek
- Dining tent, kitchen tent, and latrine tent
- Oxygen bottle and first aid kit equipped for wilderness trekking
- Professional, English-speaking guide and camp staff
- Plentiful, nutritious meals (Vegetarian option available) 03B, 03L, 03D
- Bus ticket from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes
- Train ticket back to Cusco, Expeditions train service
- Transfer from ollantaytambo train station to hotel in cusco
- Master chef
- Porters to carry our food and camping equipment
SERVICE NOT INCLUDED:
- Sleeping bag
- walking poles
- Breakfast on the Day 1 and Lunch and Dinner on Day 4
- Tips for guide and trek staff ( Not compulsory, tips are at your discretion)
- Climb Huayna Picchu
- Porters – to carry your own stuff
- NOTE: If you need to rent any equipment such as a sleeping bag, water-proof poncho, hiking poles etc, please let us know in advance, we will secure them for you, without any deposit (most of the rent camping shops in town will ask 100 dollars deposit plus rental fee.)
WE RECOMMEND TO BRING
- Sleeping bag (-10 C°)
- Water- resistant trekking shoes and sandals
- Warm clothing ( termal, underwear, fleece, hat, gloves, socks)
- Waterproof clothing ( poncho)
- Synthetic or cotton clothing (socks, trousers, shorts, t-shirts)
- Sunhat and sunglasses
- Sun cream
- Insect repellent
- Water bottles
- Basic medications
- Walking poles
- Swim suit and towel
- Personal ítems
- Personal snacks
- DNI/ original Passport
- Head lanp or flash light
Prices – Inca Trail 4 Days
- PRICE: 980 USD$ per person when booking 2-3 people
- PRICE: 890 USD$ per person when booking 4-5 people
- PRICE: 780 USD$ per person when booking 6- 7people
- PRICE: 720 USD$ per person when booking 8- 12 people