INCA TRAIL

Day 1: Cusco to Wayllabamba

Day 1 begins between 6:00-6-30am, when you are picked up from your hotel.The first day of the trek is relatively easy, traveling by bus, past the picturesque villages of Chinchero, Urubamba and Ollantaytambo, for the 3 hour scenic trip to kilometer 82 (the start of the trail). Buses normally stop at the town of Chinchero or Ollantaytambo  for about an hour to give people the opportunity to have breakfast. The Inca Trail begins by following the river, then climbs steeply up from the river. You'll get a good view over the extensive Inca ruins of Llactapata (also known as Patallacta on some maps). For  7 km the trail asscends to the small village of Wayllabamba (3,000m). We will probably spend the night here depending on the speed of the group. This is the last place along the trek that you can buy snacks, bottled water and other drinks.

Day 2: Wayllabamba to Pacaymayo

We will start the day early in the morning with a hearty breakfast, and then, climbing up from Wayllabamba following  the Llullucha river for about 3 hour arriving at Llulluchapampa (3,680m). From here it is another 1 hour climb to the first and highest pass of the trail (Abra de Huarmihuañusca or 'Dead Woman's Pass) at 4,200m. The decent from the pass is steep although not difficult, following the trail  to the valley floor and the 2nd night's campsite at Pacamayo (3,600m). There are toilet facilities here.

Day 3: Pacaymayo to Wiñaywayna

Our day begins with another nutritious breakfast. From Pacamayo it takes about an hour to climb up to the ruins of Runkuracay, a small circular Inca site. Another 45 minute hike will bring us to the top of the second pass: Abra de Runkuracay (4,000m). This section of the trail is particularly beautiful as the path crosses high stone embankments and skirts deep precipices. After about 1 hour from the 2nd pass you'll arrive at Sayacmarca .From then on the path descends into magnificent cloud forest full of orchids, hanging mosses, tree ferns and flowers, passing through an impressive Inca tunnel, carved into the rock, on the way. The trail then climbs up to the 3rd pass (3,700m). The view from the pass offers excellent views of several snow-capped peaks including Salkantay (6,180m) and Veronica (5,750m). A few minutes after the pass is Phuyupatamarca, from here you descend a thousand or so steps. Be careful with your knees which may feel the strain by the end of the day. Huiiñay Huayna is the last official campsite before Machu Picchu. There is a restaurant where you can purchase drinks and even a well deserved beer, as well as hot showers ($1.5) and toilets. 

Day 4: Wiñaywayna to Machupicchu

The trail from Huiñay Huayna to Machu Picchu takes about 2 hours. We'll wake early at, 4.30am, have breakfast and set off on the trail by 5.30am to get to Machu Picchu by about 7:30am. The trail contours a mountainside and drops into cloudforest before coming to an almost vertical flight of steps leading up to the final pass at Intipunku (Sun Gate). When you arrive at the Sun Gate you'll have plenty of time to take photos of Machu Picchu from this classic view point. We will then descend to the main entrance where you can safely leave your large backpacks. You can also use the bathroom and have a quick coffee in the restaurant just outside the entrance.
The group will re-enter the ruins  for a complete tour of the major sectors. The tour takes about 2 hours or ss and concludes about 10:30. You will then  have free time to explore the ruins alone. The train back to Cusco departs from Aguas Calientes, the town below  the ruins of Machu Picchu. The train departs at approximately 17.30pm (times can vary subject to ticket availability). Traveling from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo by train, then from Ollantaytambo to Cusco by private bus. You'll arrive back in Cusco  about 22:45pm.

Note:

* The Government office assigns us the campsites.
* * People who want to climb Huayna Picchu mountain must know that there is a limit of 400 people per day that can climb it. A line to climb Huayna Picchu forms at 7:00am, so chances of our group going up are slim. If you want to climb Huayna Picchu, its advised to spend (at your additional cost) and extra night in Aguas Calientes.

INCLUDES:

Transportation to and from: Hotel to  Km 82 (Piscaycucho train station) 
Bus Ticket: From Machu Picchu  down to Aguas Calientes
Guide: Professional English and Spanish speaking guide, 2 guides for groups over 9 people
Cook: In charge of meal preparation.
Porters: Carry tents and cooking equipment.
Meals: 3 Breakfasts / 3 Lunches / 3 Dinners / 3 Snacks and afternoon tea.
Entrance tickets: Inca Trail & Machu Picchu
Equipment: tents (2 people in each, 3-person-capacity), sleeping pad, dinner tent, kitchen tent, tables and chairs, table settings, first aid kit, including emergency oxygen bottle
Backpacker Train Service: Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo, then bus from Ollantaytambo to Cusco.

DOES NOT INCLUDE:

Breakfast (day 1), usually hotels offer this service
Lunch (day 4)
Sleeping bag

EXTRAS:

U.S. $ 15 Sleeping bag rental (-10 ° C) for the whole trekd
Personal porter $ 45 for the whole trek (8 kilos)
$ 15 single tent accommodation
Overnight in Aguas Calientes.

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