Inca Trail to Machu Picchu

Are you ready to do one of the most extraordinary hikes in the world? Have you dreamed of walking through high mountain passes in the mists of ancient history, then arriving at a truly magical “lost city?” Let us help you arrange to hike the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, voted as the number one adventure tourist destination in the world. We have the best guides and use only superb equipment, like North Face tents.

Please look over the draft itinerary below to get an idea of what we can do for you. Then contact us to discuss your once in a lifetime journey to Peru!

Tour highlights: Cusco, Inca Trail and Machu Picchu.

• The North Face VE25 Tent/North Face Mountain 25 Tent.
• Therm-a-Rest sleeping pad.
• Camp Pillow.
• Cooking and eating utensils while camping
• Duffel bag (medium-size)

Itinerary

Day 1: Lima.
Upon arrival at Lima international airport you will be met by our representative and transferred to your Hotel.
Evening: Overnight in Lima.

Day 2: Flight Lima Cusco (11,150 ft).
After breakfast, transfer to the airport to board your early morning flight to Cusco.
Upon arrival at Cusco airport you will be met by our representative and transferred to your Hotel, located in the center of Cusco. You will have time to adjust to the altitude and rest.
Evening: Overnight in Cusco.
(B)

Day 3: Cusco Tour.
14:00: Your guide will pick you up from your hotel and show you the highlights of Cusco, the colonial cathedral, the great temple of Korikancha and the 4 impressive Inca ruins around Cusco: Sacsayhuaman, with its massive walls, Qenko, site of carved living rock, Puca Pucara, an Inca lodging Site & Tambo Machay, known as the Baths of the Inca.
Evening: Overnight in Cusco.
(B)

Day 4: Start Inca trail.
This morning you will start your unforgettable adventure in the Incas’ land. You will be picked up from your hotel to join your Inca trail group and driven to Chilca, the starting point of the Inca Trail where our native Quechua Porters will be waiting for us to start trekking the Inca trail; you will cross Urubamba River and hike through the eucalyptus groves, on the way you will have amazing views of the Vilcanota Mountain Range and the snow-capped peak Veronica, we will stop to have a view of Llaqtapata, a massive Inca complex of agricultural terrace and pass small native villages, finally we arrive at our first campsite near the indigenous community of Huayllabamba (hiking time: approx 6 hours).
(B, L, D)

Day 5: Warmiwañusca pass.
After an Andean dawn, you will start hiking through the dense forest while the trail begins to climb slowly; stop in Llulluchapampa (12,589.5 ft.), where your guide tells you the story of the name of this place. Now the trail climbs steeply towards our first highest pass, Warmiwañusca or known as well as well as the dead woman pass (13,776ft), from here you will have an impressive view of peaks and our route to Pacaymayo, our next camp site. Now we start to descend by a rock stepped trail, slowly and carefully, finally we arrive at our next campsite in Pacaymayo valley (hiking time: approx 7 hours).
(B, L, D)

Day 6: Wiñaywayna.
This morning, you will climb up for about one hour through an Inca stairway to Runkurakay ruins, a building which was used as a “Tambo” during Inca times a place to rest for couriers following the Royal Inca trail; the trail continues to climb toward Runkurakay pass (12,630 feet) having spectacular views of the snow peaks of the Pumasillo range; then you will descend gradually towards the Inca Complex of Sayaqmarka (11,772 feet); the trail starts descending and the forest forms a green tunnel along the way turning it into a fantasy walkway, beautiful orchids start to appear; it is so impressive how the Incas built these roads along the mountains and humid forest, then you will visit one of the most impressive Incas’ site, the archaeological center of Phuyupatamarka (11,722 feet), a strategic point with a beautiful view.
Finally, we camp near Wiñaywayna (8,829 feet), the most spectacular archaeological complex of the entire Trek (hiking time: approx 8 hours).
(B, L, D)

Day 7: Inti Punku Machu Picchu (hiking time: approx 2 ½ hours).
Very early morning wake up to make your way to Inti Punku (Sun gateway) from where you will have the most amazing picture of Machu Picchu, upon arrival you will have a guided tour of this impressive Inca city and learn about the history of this site, who lived here, how it was discovered in modern times and why the Spaniards never found it.
Afternoon: Train Aguas Calientes – Cusco.
After lunch, you will board your train back to Cusco.
Upon your arrival at Cusco train station you will be met by our representative and transferred to your Hotel.
Evening: Overnight in Cusco.
(B, L)

Day 8: Flight Cusco – Lima.
Transfer to the airport to board your morning flight to Lima.
Upon arrival at Lima airport you will be met by our representative and transferred to Miraflores, the bustling, cosmopolitan area of the city from where you will start you afternoon Lima tour.
Lima Tour:
We will drive you downtown into the city of the Kings; our English speaking guide will do his best for you to know Lima: the Plaza de Armas, with the baroque cathedral, the Palacio de Gobierno (Governors Palace), the Archbishop's Palace with its big carved wooden balconies, and the convent of San Francisco, whose bright yellow facade covers a grisly secret. Underneath the convent lie extensive catacombs that served as the cemetery for the whole of Lima during the colonial period!
Evening flight back home:
Transfer at any time to the airport to board your flight back home.
(B)

Tour Price: From $1,290.00 per person in double room accommodation
Round trip airfare Lima-Cusco-Lima: from $220 per person

Hotels for this tour in Peru:
Lima:
Casa Andina Select - Miraflores ****hotel
Cusco:
Costa del Sol Picoaga ****hotel

Services included:
• English speaking tour guides.
• 24/7 Assistance during the entire trip in Peru.
• Four nights of accommodation in Hotels with breakfasts and three nights in four season tents (The North Face VE25/The North Face Mountain 25).
• Half day guided tour of Cusco and the four nearby Inca ruins including: guide, entrance fee and transport.
• Four day Inca Trail hike to Machu Picchu including:
Professional English speaking guide, pre-departure information meeting, four season tents, sleeping pad, sleeping bag, duffel bag, first aid kit, oxygen tank, cooking equipment, all meals during the trek, transfers, bus ticket Machu Picchu-Aguas Calientes, Vista dome train ticket Aguas Calientes-Cusco, cook, full porter support, Inca trail and Machu Picchu entrance fees.
• Half day guided tour of Lima city including: guide, entrance fee, and transport.
• All airport/train station-Hotel transfers in Lima and Cusco.
• Confirmation of Domestic and International flights.

Tour price does not include:
International airfares to Peru, domestic airfares, airport taxes, meals other than those specified in your itinerary, personal expenses, personal insurance, and tips.

*Please note this itinerary will be adapted to your exact dates and requirements.

*Book from Jan 1 to March 30, 2012 and save 5% on this tour!

Important information: This tour will be adapted to your exact dates and can be customized to meet all your interests and needs. However please keep in mind that only 500 Inca Trail permits are issued per day (trek permits are also required for the porters and cooks) so it is necessary to make a trek reservation as far ahead as possible.
From December to March: 9 weeks in advance.
From April to November: 12 weeks in advance.