Travel to Peru to discover the Inca, Peru’s ancient civilisation. Walk the Inca Trek and visit Cusco, Machu Picchu, the Sacred Valley and Ollantaytambo’s ruins on this express Peruvian tour.
The Inca Trail to Machu Picchu is beyond a doubt one of the most beautiful trails in America and an unforgettable experience not to be missed. The trail leads through the protected wild nature of the Peruvian jungle and forest steppe, passes several archeological Inca sights and offers impressive views. The Incas used this itinerary for theirpilgrimage to the sacred citadel Machu Picchu
| DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION | Cusco |
| DEPARTURE TIME | Early Morning |
| INCLUDED |
Tourist trainAguasCalientes – Ollantaytambo and bus to Cusco Transfer from the train station of Ollantaytamboto your hotel in Cusco One porter to carry 5 kilos of personal luggage + sleeping bag + mattress of one person. Bus Machu Picchu – AguasCalientes Entrance fees to the Inca trail and Machu Picchu Professional bilingual guide (Spanish and English) Camping equipment (professional two-persons tents: Doite, model Cima 4, extra light/4kg, Doite, model Kailas 3, extra light/4.5kg and Doite, model Himalaya, extra light/4.5kg; sleeping mats, dining tent equipped with a table and chairs, a sanitary tent) Cook, cooking equipment, meals (3 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 3 dinners). Food includes pancakes, omelets, soups, fresh fruit and spaghetti, chicken, fish, meat and rice, all rich in carbohydrates and very suitable for trekking, hot drinks including coca leafs tea which is excellent for the altitude >Tea and snack time every day (tea, coffee, popcorn, cracker) Porters to carry the main luggage (all the equipment and cooking stock) First-aid kit and oxygen bottle |
| NOT INCLUDED |
Air flight to Cusco Tips for porters, cooks and guides. If you feel satisfy with the service tips are always welcome. The porters are also very grateful for a small donation, for example clothes or school equipment for their children. Travel Insurance |
Additional Attractions
Visit to Huayna Picchu: For Huayna Picchu mountain requires to be booked long time in advance however we charge additional $ 62.00 USD and then we’ll guarantee your entrance for Huayna Picchu as well (This new State law began since the 18th of July, 2011).
General information and recommendations
- Reservation: Since the number of trekking permits is limited to 500 per day (about 200 tourists and 300 trekking staff) it is important to book well in advance – especially in the high season between May and September. In the low season between December and January, it is possibleto get a ticket about 20 days in advance.
- Passport details: Please make sure that your passport is valid for the time you intend doing the Inca Trail. Furthermore, assure that the passport’s details you send us via email, such as the passport’s number, your name etc., are correct. Changes on short notice will complicate the entrance to Machu Picchu.
Additional information
| Physicality | 8/10 |
|---|---|
| Duration | 4 Days / 3 Nights |
| Location | Machu Picchu, Cusco |
