PAT TK 133 TRADITIONAL INCA TRAIL

CUSCO / PISCACUCHU / WAYLLABAMBA / PACAYMAYU / WIÑAYWAYNA / MACHU PICCHU

DEPARTURES

Daily

 

 

KIND OF SERVICES

Shared (SIB) / Private

 

 

SEASON:

From March to November

 

 

Circuit:  Scenic and archeological
Activity:  Trekking
Location:  Vilcabamba Chain – Cusco
Level:  It requires of great effort fisico
Length:  39.5 kilometers
Time:  4 days
High:  Maximum: Warmiwañusca pass at 4,250 meters of altitude
Season Recommended:  April to November
Weather:  Cold, dry, mild, and humid.

Few adventure tours are as spectacular as the Inca Trail tour which is considered among the most important trekkings in the world, besides being the most interesting in South America.

Macchu Picchu was comunicated with the city of Cusco and with other cities via a trail system of excellent conditions surrounded by beautiful lancasping with high mountains and a variety of vegetation on different ecological floors.

Enjoy the wondrous, changing landscapes and scenery like mountains, cloud forest rich in flora and fauna. Be in awe and thrilled every step of the way visiting archeological sites and much more on route to the acclaimed Sanctuary of Machu Picchu to finally bask in its beauty and magic.

These trails offer the traveler a pleasurable and unforgetable experience.

THE PROGRAM INCLUDES:

  • Transfers In / Out
  • Transportation Cusco – KM 82 “Piscacucho”. (Start walking)
  • Professional bilingual tour guide English /Spanish.
  • Assistant tour guide
  • Entrance Fee to Machu Picchu
  • 3 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 afternoon snacks, 3 dinners. ”Vegetarian (vegan) food on request at no extra cost!
  • Cook. (Professional)
  • Drinking water along the Inka trail, only on meal times.
  • Dining tent with tables and chairs
  • 1st Aid Kit
  • Porters (to carry tents, food and cooking equipment)
  • Doble Waterproof Camping tent
  • 01 Sleeping Mattress per person “thermal rest”
  • 01 Bus ticket Machupicchu Inca City to Aguas Calientes.
  • Return train tickets in Expedition Service (Machupicchu – Ollantaytambo and bus to Cusco)

THE PROGRAM DOES NOT INCLUDE:

  • 1st Breakfast, Last Lunch
  • Extra Porters for carry persona staff
  • Other not mentioned
  • Tips

Equipment Needed:

  • Medium backpack, sleeping bag, rain clothes (raincoats, rain poncho)
  • Towel and swinwear
  • Flashlight, spare batteries and water bottle
  • Medicines for personal use
  • Shoes with rubber sole
  • A complete change of clothes. It is important to have dry t-shirts, a thick coat to keep warm at night and several pairs of socks because the feet should be dry at night. Hat for the sun, scarf and gloves.

TOUR DETAILS:

Day 1 : Cusco - Piscacucho (Km. 82) - Huayllabamba.

6:00 am, early morning departure from Cusco to Piscacucho (2,663mt./8,735ft.) by bus. The Inca trail meanders easily alongside the river with views of snow-capped peaks before reaching the ruins of Llaqtapata. There are views of the Urubamba mountain range and its most spectacular peak, Veronica (5,832mt./19,128ft). Campsite is at Huayllabamba(2,928mt./9,606ft).

Meals: Lunch,Dinner.

Day 2 : Huayllabamba - Warmihuañusca - Pacaymayo

Today will be the most strenuous part of the trek going up to Llulluchapampa where the hike becomes truly spectacular with scenery that more than compensates for the effort. Vegetation thins and the day warms on the approach to the highest point of the Inca trail – Warmiwañusqa Pass (4,236mt./13,894ft). Camp on the Pacaymayo Valley(3,526mt./11,566ft).

Meals: Breakfast , Lunch, Dinner.

Day 3 : Pacaymayo - Runkuracay - Wiñaywayna.

The group climbs an Inca stairway to Runkurakay and begins the final push to the Runkurakay pass (3,962mt/12,996ft.). After visiting the impressive ruins of Sayacmarca(3,657mt./11,998ft.), continue on to the Phuyupatamarca Ruins (3521mt./ 11,552ft). The Inca trail becomes increasingly more dramatic as it leads down to the next campsite at Wiñaywayna.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4 : Wiñayhuayna - Inti - Punku - Machu Picchu - Cusco

Morning arrival to the spectacular Machu Picchu. After a professional guided tour, catch a bus to Aguas Calientes where the group boards a train for Cusco; a journey winding through the beautiful Urubamba River Valley. Transport to your hotel.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Optional: If you would like to spend an extra day in Machu Picchu, please let us know so we can change the date on your return train ticket to Cusco. PERU A Travel can provide a guide and hotel for the extra day at an additional cost. Please be aware that you will have to pay for a second day entrance ticket to the Machupicchu Inca City.

ADDITIONAL SUGGESTIONS:

  • If you take specific medications bring them to the trip
  • Sunblock, lipstick and repellent
  • Sunglasses
  • Water purifying tablets
  • Lemon candies
  • Chocolates
  • Energy bars
  • Waterproof adhesive tape
  • Bring a little extra money in national currency (Nuevos Soles)

EXTRAS:

  • Walking sticks.
  • Extra porter for personal items.
  • Upgrade to Single room in Aguas Calientes.
  • Upgrade to Vistadome train.
  • Entrance ticket to Huayna Picchu – There is only a limited space at Huayna Picchu (400 persons per day), so it is a good idea to book in advance.

NOTES:

1- PASSPORTS, VISAS & RECIPROCITY FEES

Passengers are responsible for having a valid passport (valid at least 6months before travel) and any visas required.

Peru may require visa for some nationalities. Please note that some countries require a reciprocity entrance fee.

This information is subject to government changes without any notice. Please check each of your countries destinations base on your citizenship for your specific personal documents.

2-FLIGHTS 

PAT  RECOMMENDS CONFIRMING ALL YOUR FLIGHTS (domestic and international) at least 24 hours prior departure time. If possible make your web check in to confirm your seats numbers and confirm departure time. PAT Travel is NOT responsible for any airlines re-schedule of flights.

3-PRICES LAND SERVICES & FLIGHT FARES:

Prices are per person and are expressed in US dollars. Prices are subject to change without any notice.

The CHD rate applies for children from 2 to 10 years traveling accompanied by two adults and sharing a bed with them. Maximum 1 child is allowed with CHD rate per room. If you require additional bed you must pay an extra cost.

Price valid for foreigners or Peruvians not resident in Peru. The program is subject to spaces. Prices are subject to change without prior notice and can only be guaranteed once the reservation is made. For more information, please contact your reservations executive.

Please note that the ticket prices & taxes may change. The rate is not guaranteed until the actual time of ticketing of full payment.  Note that all Airfares payments are immediate, and completely separate from any deposits that apply to your land tour. Once ticketed, the Airline fare rules apply to any changes or cancellations.

4- TRAVEL INSURANCE: 

PERU A TRAVEL  strongly recommends travel insurance for your trips.

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