CUSCO SACRED VALLEY AND 4 DAYS INCA TRAIL TREK TO MACHU PICCHU SINCE $1450 USD Per Person
The Best Sightseeing Of Peru In 7 Day
Machu Picchu is well preserved ruins and probably the most popular tours in all of South America. PERU ADVENTURE TOURS fixed a program to visit
Cusco region in 3 days and 2 nights. This classic tour combines a complete guided tour of sacred valley of the
Incas,
Machu Picchu ruins and finally a tour to historic
Cusco city.
Lima Cusco Machu Picchu guided tour offer you the best way to discover a real experience traveling by Vistadome train, with private tour guide and van along amazing Andean landscape.
However as
Machu Picchu becomes more and more of a popular destination it is important to try and make your arrangements as far in advance as you can.
IMPORTANT: 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 per day, including guides and porters, are permitted to begin the Trail every day. As a result, the high season books out very quickly.
NOTE: that the Trail is closed every February for cleaning.
INKA TRAIL TREK FAQS - Trail Permits for the Inca Trail To Machu Picchu
[Inca Trail Trek Permit Availability 2010]
CUSCO SACRED VALLEY AND 4 DAYS INCA TRAIL TREK TO MACHU PICCHU TOUR ITINERARY
DAY 1: LIMA - CUSCO
At 5AM pick up from hotel in Lima and private transfer to airport and flight to the heart of the Incas Empire, the flight takes one hour. Welcoming reception in the airport of Cusco by our official tour guide and then transfer to selected hotel in Cusco (included).
Free morning to rest and acclimatize to the altitude of Cusco (3400m).
Around 2PM pick up from the hotel and begin of walking and bus guided tour to the historical center and surrounding ruins of Cusco.
The private transport will drop to the main square, the cathedral, the Koricancha as known the sun temple, and then to the Inca ruin of Tambomachay, Qenqo, Pucapucara and finally to the famous fortress of Saqsayhuaman, located on the head of Cusco and from where you can get nice view of entire city.
Stay at comfortable hotel in Cusco.
DAY 2: CUSCO – SACRED VALLEY OF THE INCAS
Today you will feel better with altitude sickness.
At 8AM the tour guide will pick up you from hotel and then begin the guided tour to the most popular and richest valley of the Incas, this is known as Valle Sagrado de los Incas (sacred valley of the Incas).
Firstly we drive from Cusco to Pisac ruin, this located on the slope of huge mountain, completely guided and explanation about the terraces, and fortress and short walk around. At mentioned time descend in out private transport to town of Pisac to visit the Andean market (every day), good place to get some handicraft from local people.
Continue the guide tour we move along the sacred valley to Calca and then to Urubamba, where we will stop to have lunch at country restaurant.
The next place to visit is Ollantaytambo, one of the most important towns in the sacred valley of the Inca. This town still preserves the Inca houses and lot fortresses are still used by locals.
From the town will be nice climbing to reach the impressive fortresses located almost in the top of the mountain next of the today town.
Around 4PM return to our bus and aboard to continue visit the last part of the Inca valley. The final place to visit will be the Andean market and ruin of Chincheros, located on the highlands between the sacred valley and Cusco.
Around 6pm arrival to the hotel in Cusco and end of the service (B – L).
DAY 3: CUSCO - OLLANTAYTAMBO - KM 82 - LLAQTAPATA - WAYLLABAMBA (12km)
Today is the climax day hiking through the most popular ancient past through highlands to
Machu Picchu citadel of the Incas.
Around 5:30AM the travelers will be collected for their hotels in downtown –
Cusco. The travelers will be transferred by private van with enough room for the backpacks, foods and the other personal items. This journey goes through Andean village of
Chincheros, Ollantaytambo, Urubamba and finally Chilca. The tour guide will recommend stopping at Ollantaytambo to have country breakfast (no included in the trek price).
After 3 hours of drive the journey ends at kilometer 82, this point is the trail head of the famous Inca trail to
Machu Picchu. Before to start the hike the hiker will make the check in at the control point, this is the place to check everything before to start the hiking.
The trail takes us to the first Inca ruins as Huillca Raccay, this offer spectacular view of Urubamba valley and the Cusi Chacca River. The trekking includes break stop for pictures and relaxing according your felling.
Continue hiking on the left bank of Urubamba River the hiker will be awarded with spectacular views of Veronica snow capped mountain, this is considerate one of the highest mountain with 5870 meters above sea level on the Cordillera Urubamba (Urubamba Mountain range).
After 3 hours of hike you will enjoy the lunch near of Llaqtapata ruins (Upper Town in Quechua ancient language) and surrounded by pure nature and amazing views and of course guided visit of the ruins.
3 hours more of uphill and following the ancient path by the left bank of the river (around 7 kilometers) the hikers will arrived to the little village of Wayllabamba. This place will be to set up the tents and spend the first night at 3000 meter above the sea level.
MEALS INCLUDED
Lunch, tea time and dinner.
Available COLD SHOWER in the camp site.
DAY 4: WAYLLABAMABA - ABRA WARMY HUARMY WAÑUSCA - PAQAYMAYO (12km)
After country breakfast the hikers will be ready to leave the first campsite and start the hike following the ancient path along the left bank of the Lluyuchayoc River. Today we recommend to hike very slow and take your time because is the hardest day to climb up the pass. After 1 or 2 hours arrival to Tres Piedras (Three Stones), there is small bridge to be crossed named Wayruro (seed of good fortune) and there the hiker will stop for break and use the toilets facilities before to continue going up through cloud forest.
Uphill hike for around 3 or 4 hours depending your physical condition and seeing spectacular views of Lluyucha Pampa (3680m). Continuing going up and following the amazing landscape you will get to the first and highest pass of the Inca trail, called in Quechua ancient language “Abra Huarmy Wañusca” or Ingles means "Dead Woman's Pass" (4200m). The final part of the uphill trail will be the hardest because the altitude start to make effect to the hiker don’t got good acclimatization before to this trek. PERU ADVENTURE TOURS recommend expending few nights at 3400 meters above sea level (Cusco) before to do this trek and reach this pass.
At Abra Huarmy Wañusca normally many people reach this altitude and this is the best award for celebrate. Some hikers bring some special drink to share with the others taking resting, making pictures and if weather permit seeing spectacular scenes of uphill trail where some people still are making the effort to reach top.
After plenty time on the top we start a nice downhill path to the second campsite at Paqaymayo valley (3600 meters above sea level). This valley offer nice views of the mountain range.
MEALS INCLUDED
Breakfast, lunch, tea time and dinner.
Available COLD SHOWER in the camp site.
DAY 5: PAQAYMAYO - RUNKURACAY - PUYUPATAMARCA - WYÑAY WAYNA (15km)
Today the hiker will have breakfast at 7AM and the start another 15km of hiking passing through archaeological site as Runkuracay (Pile of ruins). This circular complex is located on the top of a mountain and between the border of the Andean climate and the cloud forest. To reach these ruins the trail climbs steeply up the opposite side of the valley towards the second pass. The investigation says this was a place to storage food and contains sleeping areas for the Inca army.
After the guide tour of Runkuracay we follow the trail leads us to the second larger Inca ruins as known Sayaqmarca (Dominant Town or Inaccessible Town). On the way to the ruins the hikers passing through two small beautiful lagoons next of the trail. After Sayaqmarca the trail winds through jungle with orchids and bromeliads, through a tunnel, and along ridge above Urubamba River to Puyupatamarca (Town in the clouds). With stunning views of Salcantay, Veronica, and Pumasillo. Puyupatamarca, spreads out on either side of the trail with many agricultural terraces, a long series of baths (one and than a run of five going down the slope), and at the top of the site a large bedrock platform. Some archaeologists interpret the site as primarily a place to worship the mountains, but also see important water source association with the springs feeding the baths. Puyupatamarca offer spectacular place to have lunch seeing the surrounded mountains.
From Puyupatamarca descends via steep staircase to Wiñay Wayna (Forever Young) is an Inca complex neighbor to Machu Picchu, on an elevated perch overlooking the Urubamba River. The site consists of upper and lower house complexes connected by a staircase and fountain structures, beside the houses lies and area of agricultural terraces. This place was discovered in 1941 by Paul Fejos.
After exploring the ruins we go to the campsite, there is a little hostel and restaurant where you can purchase some drinks available.
Wiñay Wayna is the last campsite before to enter to Machu Picchu.
MEALS INCLUDED
Breakfast, lunch, tea time and dinner.
Available HOT SHOWER in Wiñay Wayna old lodge for additional cost ($2.50 USD).
DAY 6: WYÑAY WAYNA - SUN GATE - MACHU PICCHU (5km) - AGUAS CALIENTES - CUSCO
Today hikers will wake up early, plenty breakfast will be served in the campsite and the follow clearly market path to Inti Punku (Sun Gate). After one hour the hikers will be awarded with more than 50 steps before to reach the pass of Inti Punku.
Inti Punku or Sun Gate is entering to Machu Picchu citadel, the complex can be seeing from Inti Punku. The hikers can arrive here before sunrise and enjoy the first rays of the sun reaching Machu Puchu.
After cross the stony door the hikers will see the magnificent and beauty of Machu Picchu, from where hikers will be able to have an impressive panoramic view of the Inca Citadel. Upon arrival to Machu Picchu, you will have a guided tour of the ruins and monuments, such as the Main Square, the Circular Tower, the Sacred Solar Clock, the Royal Quarters, the Temple of the Three Windows and the cemeteries. Free time to stroll around the Citadel and then meet the rest of the group to be transferred by bus to Aguas Calientes for lunch (not included). Around 4pm the hiker will aboard the train from Aguas Calientes town to Ollantaytambo (sacred valley) and from there one more of transfer via private van to your selected hotel in Cusco.
MEALS INCLUDED
Breakfast.
NOTE
A day before the tour, you and your fellow trekkers are given a "briefing" session where you receive information and recommendations about the trek schedule, locations of the campsites, park ecological regulations (UGM the government authorities that control access to the Inca Trail - Machu Picchu is a Natural Reserve protected by the Peruvian State), equipment and essential materials, clothing, food, security aspects, first aid, transportation and a customer suggestion sheet.
DAY 7: CUSCO CITY TOUR - LIMA
Free morning for personal activities as shopping or optional guide tour around Cusco.
At 1PM pick up from hotel and transfer to airport and then flight to Lima and end of service (B).
B = American breakfast / L = Buffet lunch / D = Tourist dinner / S = Snack
CUSCO SACRED VALLEY AND 4 DAYS INCA TRAIL TREK TO MACHU PICCHU INCLUDES
Official English-Speaking guide (two guides for groups over 8 people)
Asistance and transfer from hotel - airport in Lima and Cusco
Flight ticket from Lima - Cusco - Lima
Airport tax according each flight mentioned in the tour itinerary
3 nights of accommodation in Cusco, according the selected hotel
Transfer from Cusco to Km 82 by private or shared tourist van
Entrance to Machu Picchu ruins (one day) and archaeological sites mentioned
Porters to carry food and camping equipment only
Experienced cook
Cooking equipment
Teatime everyday (coffee, tea, popcorn, biscuit)
3 nights of camping along the Inca trail to Machu Picchu
4 capacity tent (four season tent) - 2 persons per tent with plenty space for backpacks
Double thickness foam sleeping mattress
All meals on the trail (3 breakfasts - 3 lunches - 3 dinners)
Water supply (boiled) after every dinner or breakfast time
Return train ticket from Aguas Calientes to Cusco (Backpacker train)
Bus from Machu Picchu down to Aguas Calientes village (Not all tour operators include this service)
Dining tent with camp tables and chairs
Kitchen tent
Porters insurance
Accommodation and meals for our porters
First aid kit and oxygen bottle for any participant and our camp staff
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WE HAVE DAILY DEPARTURE and is recommended making your reservation 3 or 4 months before you arrive to Peru.
TRIP RATE 2014 |
CATEGORY
OF ACCOMMODATION |
SINGLE
OCCUPANCY |
DOUBLE
OCCUPANCY |
TRIPLE
OCCUPANCY |
Backpacker
2* Hostels |
$1535 USD each |
$1489 USD each |
$1450 USD each |
Standard
3* Hostels or 2* Hotels |
$1585 USD each |
$1535 USD each |
$1510 USD each |
Comfort
3* or 4* Hotels |
$1755 USD each |
$1715 USD each |
$1799 USD each |
Luxury
4* or 5* Hotels |
$2280 USD each |
$2160 USD each |
$2020 USD each |
All prices stated above are subject to change.
Exchange rate $1 USD = S/. 3.02 (rate may vary daily).
Departure day |
Any day during all year |
Discount |
Discount: $5 USD of discount for South American Explorers Club Members
Discount 3%: Tour Operators or Travel Agencies Only
Students: $25 USD of discount only with valid green ISIC card |
Group size |
8 - 12 participants per guide |
Private service |
Able departs any day for organized groups or individuals travelers. Highly recommended. Best value. |
Rain season |
December to April (Andes and Jungle), but some days are with blue sky permiting to visit this zone. |
Best time to Visit |
At the coastal area almost all year. On the Andes and Jungle the best time is between April - November, considearte dry season. |
AVAILABLE DEPARTURE DATES 2014
FEBRUARY: Inca trail (2 or 4 days) will be closed for maintenance, not available permit... sorry. Machu Picchu open all year.
JANUARY - MARCH - APRIL - JUNE - JULY - AUGUST - SEPTEMBER- OCTOBER - NOVEMBER - DECEMBER: The Inca Trail Trek leaves every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. If you have like to book for other day let know us to add the departure date. We recommend that you make a trek booking as early as possible with bank deposit of 50% and the final balance (50%) can be paid when you arrive in Cusco, one day before we will meet you in your hotel or you come to our local office.
IMPORTANT
The Peruvian government has not announced the increase for Inca Trail permit price 2009; same is happen with the train company from Cusco to Machu Picchu (www.perurail.com). If any of costs listed above change to increase the cost of the trek permit and the train tickets we will update the new price on our website. We will notify by email all our clients affected by the price increase who will be liable for paying the increased cost of the Inca Trail trek upon arrival in Cusco.
After you fill the BOOKING FORM and you provide us the copy of your passport we will buy your Inca Trail trek permit using the same passport number that you send us with your BOOKING FORM. You must bring this same passport with you to the Inca Trail (departure date). If your passport number is different from the number on the Inca Trail trek permit the government authorities don't will accept you to start the trek and also you will not be entitled to a refund.
If you like to stay an extra night in Aguas Calientes we can arrange any hotels. If you spend an extra night in Aguas Calientes we will book your train tickets to return to Cusco on the following day.
NOT INCLUDED
- Optional bus down from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes on the first day ($6 USD)
- Optional entrance to the hot springs in Aguas Calientes ($3 USD)
- Towel can be hired for $1 USD at the hot spring - Aguas Calientes
- Alcoholic drinks
- Breakfast on the first day
- Tip for guide and camp staff
- Personal porter to help you to carry your item cost $58 USD per day
WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING/CARRY
- Original passport to be showed in the park control of the trail (day 1).
- Original and valid International Student Card (ISIC), only if you booked the trek as student.
- Hiking boots (waterproof), sneakers is welcome to but for the rainy is not enough comfortable.
- Long pants or slacks.
- Long-sleeved shirts to prevent you from the sunburn.
- T-shirts.
- Sweaters and a jacket (something warm for the night).
- Rain wear or poncho for the rainy season December - April, but during the dry season can be raining too.
- Camera with extra batteries.
- Bottle of water, more bottle of water can be purchase at Winay Wayna camping show, in Machu Picchu or in Aguas Calientes twon.
- Snack (dried fruits, chocolates, etc).
- Insect repellent to protect you from mosquitoes along the Inca Trail.
- Hat and sun block to protect you from the sun.
- Flashlight or headlamp with extra batteries.
- Personal toilet items.
- First Aid kit (Band-Aids, cotton, bandages, alcohol, aspirin, tablets for stomach troubles, medicines to avoid altitude sickness).
- Day pack is good to bring to carry your camera, water, rain jacket. Only if you hire a personal porter to help you with the big pack.
- Swimsuit (On the last day there is possibilities to swim on the hot spring of Aguas Calientes – only if time permit).
- Optional: Trekking Poles with rubber covers (No damage the Inca Trail), without rubber covers you CAN'T use them.
- Optional: Binoculars if you like to appreciate birds along the Inca route.
- Optional: GPS to map the campsites, the ruins and the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu.
INKA TRAIL WAETHER
For more information about the weather in the Inca Trail Trek Machu Picchu, and around Cusco region CLICK HERE.
PORTERS to carry up to 12Kg = $58 USD per day.
Regarding porters who carry personal items. You will need to carry with you a daypack with your Camera, bottle of water, snacks, a fleece or something warm and a poncho in case of rain (unlikely in Dry season but as a precaution) and anything you will need before lunch as porters do not walk alongside you. Your bag will be waiting for you in your tent at campsites.
Best to put everything up to 12kgs in one backpack for the porter so that you don't have 2 large backpacks in your tent. We can provide you with a big rice sack that is not heavy but also not water proof so use plastic bags around your gear. The porters have large ponchos to cover them and the bag.
IMPORTANT NEW TRAIL REGULATIONS INC (Instituto Nacional De Cultura) Please note the INC has confirmed a 50% increase on the Inca trail fee for trekkers and porters but from August not January 2007 as previously indicated.
A - Limited number of people can enter the trail each day (500 PEOPLE PER DAY) and hikers require permits obtained in advance by a licensed tour operator to do so.
B - Your passport details and ISIC student card if applicable must be presented to the UGM park control to obtain a permit. You most scan / fax your valid ISIC card at the time of booking and carry these documents on the trail or risk loosing your permit. YOUTH TRAVEL CARD or ISTC is not accepted by the control.
C - We have daily departures for the 4 day Inca trail(except in all February) and from may to October (high season) you need to confirm your booking at least 3 months in advance if you do not have flexibility in a departure date.
D - For lower season dates November to April there are often many dates with permits available so just make your reservation through the website and confirm by email the deposit booking.CONTACT US
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