INCA TRAIL 5D/4N

DAY 1 - CUSCO TO PATALLACTA

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Early in the morning, we enjoy the tranquil Plaza of Ollayantaytambo, located deep in the heart of the Sacred Valley. We can explore the Inca site or simply enjoy the morning in this picturesque town. We have lunch here before we head off on the track road leading from Ollantaytambo to Km82, this is our check point at the start of the trek. The trail follows the river valley for a while; this day is a good training day before the second more challenging day. Our campsite is Patallacta which used to be an important Inca construction along the Inca Trail. this is just the beginning of a holy trail full of sanctuaries. Start Height: 2670 masl / 8761 ft. Max Height: 2788masl / 9146ft. Approximate Walking time: 4 hrs Meals: L, D. Snacks

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DAY 2 - PATALLACTA TO LLULLUCHAPAMPA

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After a good nights sleep and a beautiful breakfast we will climb through the Cusichaca Valley. Its a hot and humid ascent with a beautiful landscape, with interesting flora and fauna. We will walk accompanied by locally indigenous hummingbirds. Today is a challenging day but not very long, and is a great preparation for the following days ascent to the highest pass of the Inca Trail. We spend tonight at the Llulluchapampa campsite a half way point towards tomorrows Mountain Pass. ​ Start Height: 2788masl / 9146ft. Max Height: 3680masl / 12073ft. Approximate Walking time: 6 - 7 hrs Meals: B, L, D. Snacks

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DAY 3 - LLULLUCHAPAMPA TO PHUYUPATAMARCA

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With the sun shining we will follow the Inca Trail to Warmiwañusta (Dead Woman's Pass). This is our high mountain pass 4212masl. It is all uphill until we reach the summit and then we follow a beautiful stone trail. We continue along this ancient trail passing small ponds, over mountain passes, caves and forest, and surrounded by sweet songbirds.This trail will guide us to our second high pass. Today is gruelling but after our second high pass of the ​day at 3970m/13022ft, our lunch stop awaits After a fulfilling and well-earned lunch the next two hours before our campsite of Phuyupatamarca is quite possibly the most memorable section of an original cobblestoned Inca Trail. The scenery is unbelievable and if the weather permits, we may see Apu Salkantay and the Vilcabamba mountain range! Along this section we have the best chance to spot indigenous birds such as Tanagers, as well amazing orchids, a variety of ferns, essentially a plethora of flora and fauna to delight and amaze. ​ We camp tonight at Phuyupatamarca (Quechua for ‘town over the clouds’) a befitting name as this spectacular campsite is situated up above the clouds, a great welcome for a nice quiet night. Start Height: 3627 masl / 11900 ft. Max Height: 4212masl / 13819 ft. Approximate Walking time: 9-10 hrs Day Distance: 12 Km / 7,5 Ml Meals: B, L, D. Snacks

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DAY 4 - PHUYUPATAMARCA TO MACHU PICCHU

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While everybody else arrives rushing into Machu Picchu we take the leisurely approach, behind all the crowds. This exciting morning eager to see Machu Picchu after such a long way, we will gradually approach Inti Punku, the famous Sungate. This is the main original entrance to Machu Picchu, where we catch our first glimpse of the citadel from afar. The Sungate is probably the most stunning part of the trail. Today is for tantalizing our Inca taste buds! We will see just a little part of Machu Picchu, in anticipation of our full afternoon tour tomorrow. We take the bus down to the town of Aguas Calientes where our hotel and a nice shower will be waiting for us. Later we dine together as a group with our guide, exchange trek tales and congratulate each other, we have completed the Inca Trail! We have a big day tomorrow. ​ Start Height: 3688 masl / 12100 ft. Max Height: 3688 masl / 12100 ft. Approximate Walking time: 6 hrs Day Distance: 10.9 km / 6,8 ml Meals: B, L, D. Snacks Accommodation: Hatun Inti Classic or similar

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DAY 5 - MACHU PICCHU GUIDED TOUR

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Good Morning! Rested and enthusiastic for our ultimate day we have the option to relax this the morning or have a wander round the town.

Today we will lunch early in one of Aguas Calientes’ excellent restaurants in order to arrive to the Citadel in good time for our full afternoon tour. Accompanied by our guide, we take a 25 minute bus ride to the sanctuary of Machupicchu (2400m / 7874ft). Our guide will lead us in a tour of exploration and discovery of the many curious corners within this enigmatic Citadel. Our guided tour will have an average duration of 2 hours.

Machu Picchu with Huayna Picchu

If you feel like you could take on another uphill challenge, you have the option to climb the famous mountain of Huayna Picchu this morning, pre afternoon tour. It is important to mention that to climb this mountain, you need to buy a separate ticket in advance. Please confirm that you want to make this climb at the time of making your booking with us. The trail consists of many steep narrow steps (not recommended for people who suffer vertigo), the height of the mountain is 2700m / 8858ft (the climb is 300 m.) We will climb Huayna Picchu at 10am. The route is around 3 hours round trip. We will then exit Machu Picchu citadel and have our lunch at Sanctuary Lodge just outside the entrance to the Citadel. After lunch we re-enter the citadel at 2pm for our guided tour of the citadel itself.

As the site closes for the day at 5:30pm we bus back down to Aguas Calientes. We then have a charming train journey back to Ollantaytambo and time to reflect on, quite possibly, one of the most amazing experiences of your life. Our private transport will be waiting to take us back to your hotel.

Meals: B, L.

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SERVICES INCLUDED

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Services included Briefing one day before the trek. Collection from your hotel in the morning of the trek departure. 3 nutritious meals per day (vegetarian options available). Drinking water along the trek. Bilingual guide (Assistant Guide for groups over 6 passengers). Chef (assistant chef for larger groups). Quadruple tents to be used by two people, allowing more comfort and more space to store backpacks. Porters (for equipment and personal items). Inflatable mattresses. Sleeping liner and pillow. First aid kit and oxygen bottle. Kitchen tent and dining tent with camp tables and chairs. Toilet tent. Duffel bags (up to 7Kg/15lbs per person). These are provided by your guide at your briefing. 1 night accommodation in Aguas Calientes in a quality 3* hotel. If you wish to upgrade hotel please ask for options. Bus ticket from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu and vice versa. Dinner and lunch in Aguas Calientes. Entrance to Machu Picchu (if you want to visit the mountain of Huayna Picchu add USD15, please advise at booking). Train ticket to Ollantaytambo and transfer to Cusco.

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SERVICES NOT INCLUDED

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Breakfast on the first morning. Dinner on the last night. Entrance to the hot springs. Entrance to Huayna Picchu Mountain. (USD60 extra) Sleeping bag. If you don’t want to bring your own, you can hire this from us. Tips for guides and field staff.

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DISCOUNTS

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These discounts are not cumulative ​ Students: US$ 30.00 (students require a valid International Student Identity Card (ISIC). Please be aware that Youth Travel Cards are not valid). Teenagers: US$ 20.00 (up to 15 years of age, passport copy required for all bookings) Children: US$ 45.00 (up to 8 years of age, passport copy required for all bookings)

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THE DIFFICULTY OF THIS TREK (MODERATE)

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The maximum height can go up to 4,200 m. The average walking time is 6 – 7 hours per day. Here differences in altitude of up to 1,000 masl can occur with many ascents and descents. The daily hikes cover 10-15 kilometers. These tours are a good choice for trekkers with initial hiking experience at altitudes above 3,000 meters, and with good physical condition and health.

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